[tlug] [Annoucement] TLUG Technical Meeting 2005-07-16

["Zev Blut" <zb@example.com>]

-=-=-=- Announcement: 2005/07/16 TLUG Technical Meeting -=-=-=-=-

Meeting information

   Date:  July 16 (Saturday)

   Time:  14:00 - 16:30
          (doors open 13:30)

   Place: Wall Street Associates Japan Boardroom.
          5F Yajima Building, 11-3, Ginza 7-chome,
          Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan

   Map:   http://www.wallstreetjapan.com/Images/Wsa_Map.jpg


   Topics: 1) "Gentoo on a Kuro Box"
           by Edward Middleton

           2) "Greasemonkey"
           by Edward Middleton

           3) "Phidgets"
           by Zev Blut


Edward Middleton will give two mini talks which will account for one
normal talk.

The kuro box mini-presentation will give an introduction to the
hardware and look at the differences with a conventional GNU/Linux PC.
We will then go through the installation steps for Gentoo linux.

The greasemonkey mini-presentation will give a basic introduction to
greasemonkey looking at the problem it is intended to solve.  We will
then give a practical example of its use to modify a web page.  In the
presentation we will cover the use of Platypus, the DOM viewer, the
source viewer and the JavaScript debugger.

Zev Blut will give a talk about Phidgets.  Phidgets, which stands for
physical widgets, are a collection of various sensors and servos that
are designed for easy integration with computers.  Phidgets make it
easy for people with a little knowledge of programming and nearly no
knowledge in electrical engineering to make all types of interesting
physical devices that can interact with you beyond the realm of just
your keyboard and monitor.


Other items on the agenda are:
1. Introduction of new members, news about Linux/Open Source,
    general announcements, Q&A
2. Auction

All Linux users and supporters of open source code and free software
are invited to attend this Tokyo Linux Users Group (TLUG) meeting.
Membership is open to anyone. There are no membership dues or entrance
fees.

After the meeting, we will continue chatting over a few beers.

About TLUG
----------
TLUG is a non-profit, non-political organization established in June
of 1994 to exchange information on the use of Linux and Free Software
Foundation tools.  TLUG has an active mailing list, home page, and
regular physical meetings.  Discussions are primarily held in English,
but non-English speakers are encouraged to come and participate.
We especially want to encourage Japanese people to attend and will make
efforts to support a bilingual meeting.

TLUG hosts technical meetings every odd month on the 2nd Saturday, and
nomikai's every even month on the 3rd Friday.

The TLUG home page is available at http://www.tlug.jp

For any instructions or info before the meeting:
     Zev Blut       ............... 090-5788-8067
     Alberto Tomita ............... 080-3463-9256