[esocialaction] Open Source Conference/Consultation

[Simon Pavitt|Headware]

Hi

Very short notice I know but I've only just received information about 
this event in Manchester which might be of interest to anybody involved 
in use of open source in the voluntary sector.

Thanks

Simon

PS. And in view of the May Day Bank Holiday..."workers of the world 
relax" - [www.worklessparty.org]

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OPEN SOURCE CONFERENCE and CONSULTATION

3rd May, Bridge-5 Mill, Manchester.

We are emailing you to invite you to participate in a MERCI sponsored 
consultation and conference about Free Open  Source Software in the 
Voluntary and Community Sector on May 3rd 2006 at Bridge-5 Mill 
(www.merci.org.uk).

We apologise for the short notice, however we really hope that you can 
come.  We have two impressive speakers; Jono  Bacon (www.jonobacon.org) 
consultant and journalist, will be speaking about how Open Source can 
transform your IT  and where Linux is heading.

Bristol Wireless (www.bristolwireless.net) will be bringing their famous internet 
suite, built out of reclaimed laptops!

Three systems will be available to be tried and tested; Open Source Software 
(OSS) on Microsoft Windows, the Bristol  Wireless LTSP and MERCi's Linux 
training suite, you will be able to try out all three systems and test the 
various  free software applications that could replace the software you are 
currently paying for.

There are some prizes to give away, (Jono may even sign his book if we ask 
nicely), decent food, CDroms, but above  all we are aiming to provide you with 
enough information and resources to consider using OSS.

We want to show you what is available, test it with you, and ask what are the 
barriers (if any!) to using OSS.

What we want to know is how can we support your use of Open Source?

Since this is a free event, spaces are limited. Please let us know asap if you 
would like to come either by e-mail  (login at bridge-5.org) or phone (0161 273 
1736).  Donations gratefully accepted towards costs.

For more information including a programme of the event, the flyer and 
directions go to our wiki at:  http://login.pbwiki.com,

We look forward to meeting you,

Hamish and Ian

Login Computer Centre,
22a Beswick Street,
Ancoats,
Manchester
M4 7HR.