Open Source at SF State University - Events

OLPCSF Community Summit 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:29:12 -0800

"OLPC San Francisco Bay Area Summit 2009 is a OLPC-SF community event designed to primarily foster collaboration amongst deployment teams in the SF Bay Area. We also hope that the event will help in improving the visibility of OLPC and Sugar to a wider group around this area.

The event will be a "Birds of a Feather" type event but largely run as an unconference. Claim your session!

Technology-based social ventures: Lessons from the field

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:27 -0800

Slides from my presentation at the "Social and Technology Entrepreneurship at SF State" Initiative. This presentation was about OLPC in general, and SF State's involvement in various activities.

Technology-based Social Ventures: Lessons from the field<

OLPC presentations in the SF Bay Area

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:17:27 -0800

OLPC President and COO, Charles Kane (http://laptop.org/en/utility/people/charles-kane.html) and Paul Commons (OLPCorps) will be in the SF Bay Area this week. There are two events: one on UC Berkeley campus on Thursday, and one on Stanford University campus on Friday. Both events are open. Details are posted online at http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_San_Francisco_Bay_Area#Events

Technology Based Social Ventures: Lessons from the field

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:43:20 -0700

Note: This is an event open to all.

Come learn about how technology driven social entrepreneurship is changing the world – from the experts at SF State

The STEPS Initiative presents

OLPC-SF April '09 meeting: Where do we go from here?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:25:52 -0700

What: OLPC-SF April 2009 meeting

OLPC-SF will meet on April 11, 2009. Items on the agenda:

Meet and greet - 10:00 am to 10:30 am
Education: Starr King Elementary...
Technology: Fit-PC as a school server, and plasticized active antenna (going to Maroantsetra, Madagascar), Moodle advances, OLPC-SF Repair Center car chargers, new and interesting activities...

Exploring, Sharing, Reflecting, Learning: One Laptop Per Child

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:36:37 -0700

I've been invited to present on Free and Open Source Software and the One Laptop Per Child project as part of the Computer Science Graduate Seminar series at the Computer Science department at SF State. The topic is: Exploring, Sharing, Reflecting, Learning: One Laptop Per Child

Abstract:

This seminar will address how Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and its thinking is propelling the dream of a laptop for every child around the world; a laptop as a learning tool, and not just a computer. Can cheap laptops educate the masses? Do we need different software paradigms for such an endeavor? We will look at these and many other aspects and how FOSS is helping, from idea creation to software implementation and use. We will also look at how efforts such as Creative Commons are being used to create learning materials for children worldwide. On a larger scale, these issues point to a sustainable process of building a free and open digital commons for generations to come. Maybe you can help build it!

It is coming...

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:03:35 -0700

There is this scene in "Gandhi", one of my all time favorite movies, where one of the policemen says "He is coming" referring to Gandhi's arrival in Champaran (See video clip here. Its quite impressive). Well, when I think of the upcoming availability of the XO laptop on Amazon starting November 17, I am reminded of that phrase - "He is coming". While the XO isn't quite Gandhi himself, its impact can be quite revolutionary. Powered by Sugar (no Windows XP for the November sale) it essentially democratizes the access to computing, and hence information. We've witnessed what crowdsourcing can do in cases of Wikipedia and Free and Open Source Software.

Software Freedom Day 2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:18:43 -0700

We are hosting yet another Software Freedom Day at SF State. We did this for 2005, 2006, and 2007 with a lot of success and fun. We hope it will be the same, if not better this year. Just like last year, we will have to switch dates and move it to Thursday, September 18, 2008 because SF State does not get any foot traffic on Saturdays.

Mark Shuttleworth to speak at BALUG on March 25, 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:42:00 -0700

From the BALUG site:

For our 2008-03-25 meeting we are proud to present:
Mark Shuttleworth of Ubuntu/Canonical.

LUG Radio Live coming to the US

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:38:53 -0800

Registration for LugRadio Live USA 2008 is now open at http://lugradio.org/live/USA2008/register, and tickets for the two-day spectacular cost only $10 for the full weekend, including full access to all talks, the exhibition, evening events, and a free bag o'swag for visitors. Pre-registrations also enjoy additional benefits at the show and the first 50 registrations will receive a free copy of Postal 2: Share The Pain (subject to age verification), thanks to Running With Scissors. All pre-registrations will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes by a variety of vendors.

LugRadio Live USA 2008, the 'rock-conference' from the team behind the popular LugRadio podcast (http://www.lugradio.org), brings the successful and unique formula of the UK LugRadio Live events to The Metreon in San Francisco on the 12th and 13th April 2008. The event is supported extensively by Google and also supported by Dice.

Massive F/OSS Installfest for Schools (March 1st)

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:01:29 -0800

Untangle and the ACCRC are working on an installfest for Northern California schools that will take place on Saturday March 1st. The event will refurbish hundreds of unwanted computers that would otherwise get thrown out with Ubuntu and then donate them to schools. There will be four installfest locations (San Francisco, Berkeley, San Mateo & Novato) and we really need your help to make this happen. We need help installing Ubuntu, breaking down broken computers and just plain cleaning up after ourselves so there is something for everyone todo, no matter how technical they are. You can find out more info on the event and how you can volunteer here.

Feb 9 OLPC meet at SF State

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:13:20 -0800

Calling all San Francisco Bay Area OLPC enthusiasts! If you have an XO laptop, or are just interested in seeing how they work, come on down to SF State campus for a get together on Feb 9, 2008. If you have an XO or two (or ten), bring them! If not, bring your enthusiasm.

What: OLPC meet at San Francisco State University

Why: Curiosity, strength in numbers, plain fun! Build a mesh network, share activities, pictures, measure distances with acoustic tape measure!

When: Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 10am to 2pm

Software Freedom Day 2007: A great success

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:31:59 -0700

Software Freedom Day events were a great success and of course, a lot of fun. There's something liberating about heckling passers-by and enticing them with free software.

"Free software, free software! Come and get it. Free software, free software! No strings attached. Nothing to sign. No forms to fill out. Come and get it. Free software, free software!"

Software Freedom Day 2007 at SF State

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:12:53 -0700

SF State students from the Information Management Systems Association (IMSA) will be hosting Software Freedom Day on campus (Malcolm X Plaza) on Thursday, the 13th of September, 2007 from 10am to 4pm. As faculty advisor for IMSA, I'd like to invite you to come by their tables and find out how free and open source software can be of some use to you!

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is an annual worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). SFD is a public education effort, not only to celebrate the virtues of Free and Open Source Software, but also to encourage its use, to the benefit of the public.

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OSCON 2006: OSCON pics

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 11:27:15 -0700

Some of my OSCON photos are up on Flickr. I have more, but I've run into my limit for the month...and its only the 1st of August!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52302911@N00/sets/72157594216912528/