Re: [activities] Re: [SLUG-ANNOUNCE] June SLUG Monthly Meeting: this Friday!

On 25/06/2009, at 20:14, Calum Coburn <[email protected]> wrote:

> TX Sridhar,
>
> Have used the 'anyvite' page to confirm attendance.
> Thanks for the invite, I know that your role is likely a largely  
> thankless one, so I'm going to make a few contributions.
>
> A few things to contribute:
> 1. 'anyvite' page quotes bus 433, this is incorrect, it's bus 443.  
> Would also suggest that you add a link to the bus timetable:
> www.sydneybuses.info/uploads/File/pdfs/regular_timetables/ 
> 443_448tt.pdf

Eep. I wrote that bit -I'll fix it when I get home

> 2. Your 'See here[2]' link didn't work for me (am using gmail)
> 3. You've repeated a number of things in your email invite below,  
> e.g. "Appropriate signage and directions will be posted on the  
> building."
And people will still miss it...
>
> Am looking forward to my first meeting!
>
> Thanks,
> Calum

Excellent, new faces are always welcome :)

>
> 2009/6/25 Sridhar Dhanapalan <[email protected]>
> Please note the following:
>
> * We have a new venue for this meeting!
> * Dinner will be held somewhere locally - details TBA
>
> Read on for details.
>
>
> == June SLUG Monthly Meeting ==
> You can read the full version of this announcement on the Web at
>  http://slug.org.au/node/115
>
> When:
> 18.30 - 20.30, Friday, 26 June, 2009
>
> We start at 18.30 but we ask that people arrive 15 minutes early so we
> can all get into the building and start on time. Please do not arrive
> before 18.00, as it may hinder business activities for our host!
>
> Appropriate signage and directions will be posted on the building.
>
> Where:
> We are trialling a new venue for this meeting! Our venue for this
> meeting is Google, Level 5, 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont.
>
> It's across the road from Star City Casino. A map of the area can be
> found here[1]. Appropriate signage and directions will be posted
> around the building.
>
> You will need to sign-in to enter the venue. This can be performed
> when you arrive, but to save time we recommend that you do so online
> beforehand:
>
>   http://anyvite.com/duicz1vdub
>
> If you are unsure, please sign up as a 'maybe'. This allows us to
> organise adequate meeting space and facilities. You do not need to
> create an account to indicate your attendance.
>
> We start at 18.30 but we ask that people arrive at least 15 minutes
> early so we an all get into the building and start on time. Please do
> not arrive before 18.00, as it may hinder business activities for our
> host!
>
>
> = Talks =
>
> ** General Talk **
>  Paul Wayper: SELinux for Everyday People
>
> Much has been written on SELinux, and a lot of it seems confusing.
> It's buzzword heavy, involves locking your computer up, has a strange
> new set of permissions that are obscure in architecture and silently
> fails where things used to just work.  Why use it?
>
> Well, for most people, it's not actually that hard to understand.  In
> this talk, Paul Wayper talks about how to make sense of what SELinux
> does, and how to keep it out of the way and get on with using your
> computer.  In the process Paul will deal with the background to
> SELinux, what it's main aims are, and how you really do want it turned
> on.
>
> ** In-Depth Talk **
>  Paul Wayper: SELinux for Sysadmins
>
> In his previous talk, Paul talked about getting your system to work
> with SELinux.  This involved setting the security on your files and
> directories so that they worked with SELinux.  However, many people
> have customised their Linux installs and want SELinux to do what they
> say, not the other way around.  Sysadmins in particular are not 'run
> of the mill' users, and they have different requirements to what
> typically comes out of the box.  Situations such as serving web pages
> from NFS shares or non-standard directories, or installing
> applications in custom locations, need specialised configuration of
> SELinux in order to make it work with your needs.
>
> This talk will deal with those situations.  Fortunately for Sysadmins,
> much of the work in developing SELinux policies for Linux has focussed
> on their requirements.  Paul will show you a few of the things behind
> the scenes that make your job as a Sysadmin much easier and safer with
> SELinux.
>
> ** SLUGlets **
> General discussion and Q&A about Linux, free software and open source.
>
>
> = Meeting Schedule =
>
> See here[2] for an explanation of the segments.
>
> * 18.15: Open Doors
> * 18.30: Announcements, News, Introductions
> * 18.45: General Talk
> * 19.30: Intermission
> * 19.45: Split into two groups for:
>     o In-Depth Talk
>     o SLUGlets
> * 20.30: Dinner
>
> Dinner this month will be held locally, not at Golden Harbour as
> originally planned. Details are TBA.
>
> We will be taking numbers at the beginning of the meeting. If you have
> any particular dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian), let us know
> beforehand. Dinner is a great way to socialise and learn in a relaxed
> atmosphere :)
>
> We hope to see you there!
>
> [1] http://tinyurl.com/ParkingPyrmont
> [2] http://www.slug.org.au/meetings/meetingformat
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