I haven't got much pre pared\, but still want to kick off\, so it'll be a low-key informal first meeting. Talking about Linux\, what it is\, and what we want from this Use r Group. Followed by tea and coffee.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Anonymity Online DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180403T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180403T200000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:086188d4-f55f-4ecc-8d35-88b77163a5da RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180403T183000 SEQUENCE:3 CREATED:20180327T060618Z DESCRIPTION:Andy will give a talk about anonymity online and things like T or. Followed by tea and coffee. LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T215040Z LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs) URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-04-03-extra -info/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Andy will give a talk about anonymity online and things like Tor. Fo llowed by tea and coffee.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Automated Deployments - Ansible Demo DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180501T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180501T200000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:086188d4-f55f-4ecc-8d35-88b77163a5da RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180501T183000 SEQUENCE:4 CREATED:20180327T080431Z DESCRIPTION:David will give a demo of Ansible and talk about automated de ployments. Followed by tea and coffee.David's slides from the talk: glu g_ansible.odpJuergen's original slides: Ansible_v2.odpDavid's example Ans ible project: ansible-exampleJuergen's example Ansible project: ansible_c luster_setup LAST-MODIFIED:20180501T093847Z LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs) URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-05-01-extra -info/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:David will give a demo of Ansible and talk about automated deployments. Followed by tea and coffee.
David's slides from the talk: glu g_ansible.odp
Juergen's original slides: Ansible_v2.odp
David's example Ansible project: ansible-example
Juergen's example Ansible project: ansible_cluster_setup
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LibreCAD Demo DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180605T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180605T200000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:086188d4-f55f-4ecc-8d35-88b77163a5da RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180605T183000 SEQUENCE:3 CREATED:20180402T215242Z DESCRIPTION:LibreCAD is a free Open Source CAD application for Windows\, A pple and Linux. Richard will give a demonstration of how he is using Li breCAD to design the house he is building. Followed by tea and coffee .This will be an Beginner-level talk\, "Suitable for those just starting o ut with Linux". Everyone is still very welcome\, we are just letting you k now so expectations are set correctly. LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T231727Z LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs) URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-06-05-extra -info/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Libre
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SUMMARY:Graphics
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DESCRIPTION:Creating graphics on Linux. Using the Gimp/Inkscape/etc.
Followed by tea and coffee.
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LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs)
URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-08-07-extra
-info/
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Creating graphics on Linux. Using t he Gimp/Inkscape/etc. Followed by tea and coffee.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Computer Vision DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180703T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180703T200000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:086188d4-f55f-4ecc-8d35-88b77163a5da RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180703T183000 SEQUENCE:3 CREATED:20180607T202253Z DESCRIPTION:Mike will share how computer vision makes a cool project of hi s work. Followed by tea and coffee.This will be an Advanced-level talk\, & quot\;Could get technical. Will include code."\; Everyone is still ver y welcome\, and there is plenty of eye-candy to look at\, we are just lett ing you know so expectations are set correctly. LAST-MODIFIED:20180628T125923Z LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs) URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-07-03-extra -info/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Mike will share how computer vi sion makes a cool project of his work. Followed by tea and coffee.
This will be an Advanced-level talk\, &q uot\;Could get technical. Will include code."\; Everyone is still very welcome\, and there is plenty of eye-candy to look at\, we are just letti ng you know so expectations are set correctly.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Accessibility with Linux DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180904T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180904T200000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:086188d4-f55f-4ecc-8d35-88b77163a5da RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20180904T183000 SEQUENCE:1 CREATED:20180902T222920Z DESCRIPTION:Andy will share Linux alternatives for the blind or vision imp aired. Followed by tea and coffee. LAST-MODIFIED:20180902T222920Z LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs) URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-09-04-extra -info/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Andy will share Li nux alternatives for the blind or vision impaired. Followed by tea and co ffee.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cacophony Project DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181106T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181106T200000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:086188d4-f55f-4ecc-8d35-88b77163a5da RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20181106T183000 SEQUENCE:5 CREATED:20181003T204041Z DESCRIPTION:The Cacophony Project aims to protect our native birds and bri ng back a healthy dawn chorus using smart technology and machine learning. Their main product\, the "\;Cacophonator"\;\, is an open-source Li nux device that uploads thermal video to their servers in the cloud. With this device they have learnt a lot about predator behaviour. They are now in the process of building new and improved predator capturing systems.On Tuesday 6 November we are fortunate to have Clare McLennan\, Cacophony sof tware developer\, joining us via teleconference to tell us more about the project and technology. LAST-MODIFIED:20181005T000814Z LOCATION:6 Mackay St\, Greymouth (upstairs) URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/monthly-meetings/2018-11-06-extra -info/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Cacophony Project aims t o protect our native birds and bring back a healthy dawn chorus using smar t technology and machine learning.
Their main product\, the & quot\;Cacophonator"\;\, is an open-source Linux device that uploads th ermal video to their servers in the cloud. With this device they have lear nt a lot about predator behaviour. They are now in the process of building new and improved predator capturing systems.
On Tuesday 6 No vember we are fortunate to have Clare McLennan\, Cacophony software develo per\, joining us via teleconference to tell us more about the project and technology.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Linux Conference DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190121T000000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190125T235959 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:9fb500c8-1553-471f-b2e5-7cff1558d428 SEQUENCE:7 CREATED:20181116T193310Z DESCRIPTION:Over on the other coast\, Christchurch is hosting the 2019 L.C .A. - Australasia'\;s regional Linux and Open Source conference.Themed Linux of Things\, the 2019 linux.conf.au will again attract speakers and attendees from across the world to socialise\, fraternise\, lecture\, list en\, ask\, answer and share with their peers. The conference will explore the use of free open source software and hardware for internet of things d evices\, along with security concerns\, privacy and legal aspects\, enviro nmental impacts\, everyday communication\, health\, ethics\, and much more .Hope to see some other West Coasters there. LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T194706Z LOCATION:University of Canterbury\, Christchurch URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/linuxconf/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Over on the other coast\, Christchurch is hosting the 2019 L.C.A. - Australasia '\;s regional Linux and Open Source conference.
Themed Li nux of Things\, the 2019 linux.conf.au will again attract speakers and att endees from across the world to socialise\, fraternise\, lecture\, listen\ , ask\, answer and share with their peers. The conference will explore the use of free open source software and hardware for internet of things devi ces\, along with security concerns\, privacy and legal aspects\, environme ntal impacts\, everyday communication\, health\, ethics\, and much more.
Hope to see some other West Coasters there.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:West Coast Activator DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190517T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190519T170000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:9ff8d44e-d72f-466d-b733-50fe6f0776a7 SEQUENCE:1 CREATED:20190517T213350Z DESCRIPTION:Calling all innovators\, leaders\, changemakers\, problem solv ers\, startups\, techies\, and entrepreneurs! If you’re a passionate an d dedicated Coaster with the desire to see our region grow then have we’ ve got just the challenge for you!The West Coast Activator is an idea incu bation event where you will be challenged to work in teams to come up with innovative\, tech inspired solutions that will encourage visitors to spen d more time and money in our beautiful corner of NZ. This is a West Coast version of a sort of ‘Startup Weekend’ and there is no such thing as a bad idea but all sorts of upside in making that idea into a reality.We ’ll have the whole startup activation crew from Ministry of Awesome and West Coast Tech Space on hand as well as experienced mentors\, keynote spe akers\, and friendly facilitators all there to help the ideas and solution s flow. There will be heaps of coffee and snacks to keep your energy flow ing as well so get set for some fun\, some challenges\, and some great net working.The West Coast Activator challenge takes place in Greymouth from F riday\, 17 May at 6PM through to the final presentation on Sunday\, 19 May at 5PM.Any and all early adopters and changemakers who are passionate abo ut the future of the West Coast tourism industry are invited to take part in what will be an absolutely unforgettable weekend event!Why should you a ttend?– You’ll be surrounded by our region’s smartest and most pass ionate citizenry.– You’ll collaborate\, network\, and problem-solve a longside city leadership.– You’ll make amazing new connections and de epen existing ones.– You’ll have a blast and make a difference at the same time.Get inspired\, get involved\, and get registered fast for this FREE event as spots will sell out!Registration closes Tuesday\, May 14th a t 5 pm.REGISTER at:https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/west-coast-activator-tic kets-60027547009?aff=erellivmltYou will be well fed over the weekend but y ou will need to bring along a few things.Your own device to work off along with a charger.Drink bottlePens**Please note that if you already have an idea and are part of a team please register using the team ticket option** LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T213350Z LOCATION:Greymouth High School URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/west-coast-activator/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Calling all innovators\, leaders\, changem akers\, problem solvers\, startups\, techies\, and entrepreneurs! If you ’re a passionate and dedicated Coaster with the desire to see our region grow then have we’ve got just the challenge for you!
< p>The West Coast Activator is an idea incubation event where you will be c hallenged to work in teams to come up with innovative\, tech inspired solu tions that will encourage visitors to spend more time and money in our bea utiful corner of NZ. This is a West Coast version of a sort of ‘Startup Weekend’ and there is no such thing as a bad idea but all sorts of upsi de in making that idea into a reality.We’ll have the whole startu p activation crew from Ministry of Awesome and West Coast Tech Space on ha nd as well as experienced mentors\, keynote speakers\, and friendly facili tators all there to help the ideas and solutions flow. There will be heap s of coffee and snacks to keep your energy flowing as well so get set for some fun\, some challenges\, and some great networking.
The West Coa st Activator challenge takes place in Greymouth from Friday\, 17 May at 6P M through to the final presentation on Sunday\, 19 May at 5PM.
Any a nd all early adopters and changemakers who are passionate about the future of the West Coast tourism industry are invited to take part in what will be an absolutely unforgettable weekend event!
Why should you attend?
– You’ll be surrounded by our region’s smartest and most pas sionate citizenry.
– You’ll collaborate\, network\, and problem -solve alongside city leadership.
– You’ll make amazing new con nections and deepen existing ones.
– You’ll have a blast and ma ke a difference at the same time.
Get inspired\, get involved\, and get registered fast for this FREE event as spots will sell out!
Regi stration closes Tuesday\, May 14th at 5 pm.
REGISTER at:
https ://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/west-coast-activator-tickets-60027547009?aff=ere llivmlt
You will be well fed over the weekend but you will need to bring along a few things.
** Please note that if you already have an idea and are part of a team please register using the team ticket option**
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:How to use Social Media to grow your business DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190520T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20190520T183000 DTSTAMP:20191222T061043Z UID:78a12000-9942-4e16-99a1-cca4024fba21 SEQUENCE:1 CREATED:20190517T214024Z DESCRIPTION:Having a social media presence has become critical for marketi ng your business in an increasingly digital world. Savvy businesses are us ing social media to add value and build loyalty with their existing custom ers\, and attract new ones. But how do you make sure you get the most from your time and any budget you have? How do you cost effectively create eng aging and useful content\, and use different social media channels to reac h the right audiences? This workshop will show you how.The Social Media wo rkshop is for 1 hour and will cover the following topics -What social medi a channels your business should useHow to create great social media conten tTelling your story onlineHow to create a simple and actionable social med ia plan and publishing schedule LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T214024Z LOCATION:TAI POUTINI POLYTECHNIC URL:http://linux.westcoast.org.nz/events/how-use-social-media-grow-your-bu siness/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Having a social media presence has become critical for marketing your business in an increasingly digital world. Sav vy businesses are using social media to add value and build loyalty with t heir existing customers\, and attract new ones. But how do you make sure y ou get the most from your time and any budget you have? How do you cost ef fectively create engaging and useful content\, and use different social me dia channels to reach the right audiences? This workshop will show you how .
The Social Media workshop is for 1 hour and will cover the following topics -