[Fsuk-manchester] Reminder: MFS Meeting. Tue, 16 Oct. "Games. Security round-up. LVM. Vim."

[Michael Dorrington]

Reminder that the meeting is tomorrow (Tuesday), 7pm at PLANT NOMA.

On 11/10/2018 09:05, Michael Dorrington wrote:
> Please forward this notice to those that would welcome it.
> 
> You can subscribe to the Manchester Free Software mailing list at:
> https://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/fsuk-manchester
> 
> * Event: Manchester Free Software's October Meeting
> 
> * 45 minute slot: Free Software games
> * 15 minute slot 1: Security monthly round-up
> * 15 minute slot 2: LVM intro
> * 15 minute slot 3: Vim starter
> 
> * Date: Tuesday, 16th October 2018 (3rd Tuesday of the month)
> * Start time: 19:00
> * Finish time: 21:00
> 
> * Location: PLANT NOMA
>   - https://madlab.org.uk/2018/04/madlab-and-plant-noma
>   - https://www.plantnoma.com/
> * Address: Redfern, Dantzic Street, NOMA, M60 0AE.
>   - Near Shudehill Interchange and not far from original Madlab.
>   - https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=19/53.48668/-2.23934
> 
> 
> == Details ==
> 
> === Introduction ===
> 
> The purpose of Manchester Free Software is to promote the Free Software
> philosophy.
> 
> Every meeting we start with an opportunity for informal key signing.
> For this you'll need to bring paper OpenPGP fingerprint slips, see
> `gpg-key2ps` from the `signing-party` package (or equivalent in your
> GNU/Linux distro):
> https://packages.debian.org/signing-party
> 
> 
> === Schedule ===
> 
> 19:00-19:05 Introduction and key signing
> 19:05-19:20 Security monthly round-up
> 19:20-19:25 Short Break (5 minutes)
> 19:25-20:10 Free Software games
> 20:10-20:25 Long Break (15 minutes)
> 20:25-20:40 LVM intro
> 20:40-20:45 Short Break (5 minutes)
> 21:45-21:00 Vim starter
> 
> 
> === Topic details ===
> 
> 
> ==== Security monthly round-up ====
> 
> Our monthly round-up of Free Software security issues and tips.
> 
> 
> ==== Free Software games ====
> 
> This will be a talk and demo of Free Software games.  Whether you're
> using GNU/Linux for the first time or been using it for awhile then this
> is for you.
> 
> We'll cover a range of the best games; different types and different
> levels of hardware requirements.
> 
> * https://blends.debian.org/games/tasks/
> 
> 
> ==== LVM intro ====
> 
> LVM (Logical Volume Manager) allows easier management of storage
> including encryption by adding a thin layer of abstraction.  It's used
> in all types of situations, from laptops and rack mounted servers; and
> most GNU/Linux installers give the option of it and/or default to it.
> We will describe and demo the basics of LVM and the associated
> device-mapper (dm).  Optionally, bring a laptop with `lvm2` package
> installed to follow along.
> 
> * https://www.sourceware.org/lvm2/
> * https://www.sourceware.org/dm/
> * https://packages.debian.org/stretch/lvm2
> 
> 
> ==== Vim starter ====
> 
> Vim is a text editor with very powerful features and configurability.
> The way it operates can be unfamiliar so we cover this and get you
> started with Vim.  Optionally, bring a laptop with Vim installed to
> follow along.
> 
> Additionally, we will include a very useful new Vim feature that may be
> a surprise to long time Vim users.
> 
> * https://packages.debian.org/stretch/vim
> 
> 
> == Location ==
> 
> The meeting will take place at the usual PLANT NOMA, details above.
> 
> 
> == Transport ==
> 
> 
> === Parking ===
> 
> Around the venue there are parking meter bays that become zero cost
> after 8pm on Tuesday so you will have to pay up until then and the
> maximum stay is 2 hours BUT MAKE SURE YOU VERIFY ALL THIS on parking.
> 
> There are paid parking lots around the venue, they are marked by a blue
> P in this OpenStreetMap centred on PLANT NOMA
> <https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/53.48668/-2.23934>.  Most of
> those parking lots are owned by NCP <http://www.ncp.co.uk/>.
> 
> If you can't decide otherwise then park in Manchester Arndale
> <https://www.manchesterarndale.com/visiting/directions>.
> 
> 
> === Public Transport ===
> 
> Manchester Victoria (MCV) train station, Shudehill tram and bus station,
> and Manchester Piccadilly bus station are all fairly close to PLANT
> NOMA, see OpenStreetMap centred on PLANT NOMA
> <https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=15/53.48668/-2.23934>.
> 
> Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train station and Manchester Central Coach
> Station are not too far away either.
> 
> 
> == More Information ==
> 
> Information about Manchester Free Software can be found on the
> Manchester Free Software pages on LibrePlanet
> <https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Manchester>.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike.
> MFS Chair.
> 


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