IMPORTANT NOTICE
The date for the SEPTEMBER 2016 Tech jam has been changed to Saturday 17th September 2016, which is the THIRD Saturday.
This is due to the fact that the 17th is also software freedom day and we can then combine the two events.
http://torbaytechjam.org.uk/dates/
Please update your diaries accordingly.
From the Ubuntu teams
We are pleased to announce the arrival of the Werewolf! Lubuntu 15.10 is now available!! https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Lubuntu/GetLubuntu
Note, the servers will be very busy, a dedicated mirror just for lubuntu is available at http://phillw.net/isos/lubuntu/wily/
For the November Tech Jam I should have some resources available for promoting both free software and e-mail self defence.
These were obtained from the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE)
Looks like the communities work has finally started to pay off this deal is really good for the taxpayer.
A new deal between the Crown Commercial Service and Collabora Productivity will provide public sector organisations with savings on Open Source office software.
All we need now is for colleges to start using this software too as part of their teaching, or at least make people aware that there are alternatives out there.
The next Torbay tech jam is on the 14th November at Paignton Library 1 – 3 pm
More details are on the website
Open to all ages / abilities.
I am hoping to be able to present a mini workshop on Interfacing the Raspberry Pi to an LED, it is a start and hopefully the work shops can build up to more complex projects over time. Also I want to do the same thing with Arduino.
The next Exeter Raspberry Pi Jam is on 7th November 10 – 12 at Exeter Library, Rougemont room, first floor.
Check out the website for more information
Exeter Library are holding another Build a robot workshop over 1/2 term.
Exeter Library are holding another Build a robot workshop over 1/2 term.
This half term: Build a robot in a team of 4 to win a prize!
Ages 8+ / 20 places available
£40 for 4 sessions including light refreshments
The sessions are 10 am-1pm:
Mon 26th Oct
Tues 27th Oct
Wed 28th Oct
Thurs 29th Oct
all sessions must be attended for you to win
Tickets available from Exeter library or by phoning 01392 384223
More details on the
Exeter Raspberry Jam blog
Festival of code 20161st to 5th August 2016
Final Held on 7th August
hello@youngrewiredstate.org for info org
#FoC2016
A report on todays tech jam can be found on the tech jam blog
A while back created a poster to promote the 4 freedoms that make up free software. I have now updated this and you can find more information on my website and download from my github account.
http://zleap.net/free-software-poster-part-2/
It is creative commons so please feel free to modify and share so we can spread the word 🙂
Paul