2012/UK/Manchester
About Manchester Free Software
Manchester Free Software (MFS) aims to promote the free software philosophy, centred in Manchester. We provide a friendly and accessible community to learn about and discuss free software.
Event Aim
Our aim for Software Freedom Day (SFD) is to celebrate software freedom, and to engage with and encourage personal computer users, local businesses, government bodies and other groups to use Free Software and to promote the Free Software philosophy.
Progress
Preparations are under way.
When?
Saturday, 15th September 2012.
Details from last year
Progress
Preparations are under way for SFD2011 in Manchester. The date and venue have been arranged. We have organised several activities and helpers. We are arranging more activities and helpers. If you would like to help with the event then please contact us at fsuk-manchester-team@nongnu.org .
When?
Saturday, 17th September 2011.
11am to 5pm.
Where?
Madlab - Manchester Digital Laboratory, 36-40 Edge Street, Manchester M4 1HN.
"(Between Thomas St and the Craft Centre, opposite A Bar Called Common)"
Parking?
The venue parking facilities are not amazing. There are parking meter bays on the street but its very expensive, only really good for a short stop. There are paid parking lots around the venue, the light blue P in this OpenStreetMap centred on Madlab, though we can't vouch for how good they are. A lot of them, perhaps all, are are owned by NCP, NCP parking around Madlab. If you can't decide otherwise then park in Manchester Arndale.
Public Transport?
Manchester Victoria (MCV) train station, Shudehill tram station and Piccadilly bus station are all fairly close to Madlab, see OpenStreetMap centred on Madlab. Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train station and Manchester Central Coach Station are not too far either.
What?
What |
Who |
Moodle Demonstrations |
"Mark White" < markwhite@mdpuk.com > |
Robots and Arduinos on Free Software |
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Recycled Computers with Free Software and Support |
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PCs running Free Software for you to try |
Friendly Free Software Helpers |
GNU/Linux and other Free Software CDs |
Friendly Free Software Helpers |
Linux Magazines |
Provided by Linux New Media |
Free Software Books, Stickers and Badges |
Friendly Free Software Helpers |
More to come |
Friendly Free Software Helpers |
Who?
Who |
What |
Michael Dorrington |
Team Leader |
Llewyn Máire |
Organiser |
Luke Taylor |
Helper |
"Mark White" < markwhite@mdpuk.com > |
Moodle Demonstrator |
Robot Engineers |
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Des |
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More to come |
Helpers |
Post event
After the event we will go for drinks and food to continue the informal discussions. This will be at location(s) decided on the day.
