Linux Users of Victoria, Inc.

Location:
The Buzzard Lecture Theatre. Evan Burge Building. Trinity College Main Campus, Parkville. Melways Map: 2B C5.

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NOTE: This talk will be on Wednesday 8th due to the Tuesday being the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

Sponsored By

Again many, many thanks to Red Hat who sponsor our venue and VPAC who provide hosting.

LUV News

By "Li­der sin Miedo", Andrew Chalmers.

What's new in Linux

By the Linux's newsgrrl, Erica Hoehn.

The Economics of Open Source

by Lev Lafayette

Economics is the study of the production, distribution and consumption of resources and is distinct from the discipline of commerce. Whilst the study of commerce is concerned with maximising profit for the single organisation, economics is concerned with the most efficient aggregate result. From this basic distinction, the competing models of proprietary knowledge versus open source knowledge can be analysed initially according to the role of reflexive labour and then according to monopolistic versus competitive markets, comparative advantage, productivity, supply and demand equilibrium and elasticity, and finally the role of anti-trust legislation.

Software Freedom: Pragmatic Idealism?

by Jonathon Oxer, President of Linux Australia

The Free / Open Source Software (FOSS) community is incredibly diverse with a corresponding variety of reasons for participation. At one end of the scale is dreamy idealism, which aims to free all information for the good of mankind. At the other end is economic pragmatism, which sees Open Source as a powerful business opportunity and software development model.

This talk discusses how both ends of the spectrum meet in the middle on common ground, and that Free Software really can be Pragmatic Idealism. In particular it focuses on what we are doing wrong (or at least could do better) as a country in terms of building a sustainable local ICT industry by leveraging the innovation made possible by an IT-savvy population.

Future Talks (THIS IS IMPORTANT, READ OR FAIL!)

We are always in need of talks, particularly when schedules change and a speaker is suddenly unable to make an arranged talk. If you have something Linux related that you want to present a talk about, whether it be for this coming meeting or future meetings, contact luv-ctte@luv.asn.au with the details.

Folks, a LUG's worth is directly proportional to the efforts of it's members.

Stand up and get active. Now.

THIS MEANS YOU!

Once Again

When: Wednesday, 8th November 2006 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: The Buzzard Lecture Theatre, Evan Burge Building, Trinity College Main Campus Parkville Melways Map: 2B C5

Notes: Trinity College's Main Campus is located off Royal Parade. The Evan Burge Building is located near the Tennis Courts. Maps of Trinity and the surrounding area (including its relation to the city) can be found at: http://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/map/

Parking can be found along or near Royal Parade, Grattan Street, Swanston Street and College Crescent. Parking within Trinity College is unfortunately only available to staff. If you are interested in coming to dinner afterwards, it may be advisable to park on the Swanston St side of Melbourne University.

For those coming via Public Transport, the number 19 tram (North Coburg - City) passes by the main entrance of Trinity College (around stop 12). The city end of this tram departs from the Elizabeth Street tram terminus (Flinders Street end). Timetables can be found on-line at

http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/timetables/timetable_options.php?type=tram&id=MTM019

Socialising

Before and/or after each meeting those who are interested are welcome to join other members for dinner. We are open to suggestions for a good place to eat near our new venue. Lygon Street is a short walk away. Maria's in North Melbourne seems to another popular venue.

LUV would like to acknowledge Red Hat for their help in obtaining the Buzzard Lecture Theatre venue and
VPAC for hosting!

The latest version of this announcement, and other important information regarding LUV meetings can be
found at http://www.luv.asn.au/.