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Information on the next two upcoming meetings, plus HOPE July 18-20

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July 2 Introduction to Timekeeping, Steven Kreuzer
18:45, about.com (1500 Broadway entrance on 43rd Street, 6th Floor)
Notice: RSVP to rsvp at nycbug.org and bring photo ID. RSVPs must be
received by 2 PM, day-of.

Abstract

Time is a funny thing. You can spend it, save it, waste it and kill it,
but you can't change it and there is never any more or less of it.
Everyone knows what it is and uses it every day but no one can seem to
define it.

In this talk I will provide a brief introduction to time, timekeeping,
and the uses of time information, especially in scientific and technical
areas.
Media

Speaker Bio

Battling to keep unreliable clocks in sync, Steven is a system
administrator who has gained an appreciation for the art and science of
timekeeping. He lives in Queens, NY with his wife and dog.

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HOPE, "Hackers On Planet Earth", the 2600 biannual conference, will be
held July 18-20 at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Manhattan.

A number of us will be there, and we should have a flier for the
upcoming meetings, including and especially Brian C's August meeting...

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August 6, OpenBSD Ports, Brian Callahan
18:45, TBD

Abstract

Everyone relies on packages and ports to have easily accessible
third-party software for OpenBSD. Have you ever wanted to write your own
ports? Bring your laptop and learn how ports are made! You can bring
your own software to port, or there will be a collection of software
ready to be ported.

Those interested in taking part in the hands-on workshop should email
admin at lists.nycbug.org for setup instructions. Please also tell us if
you plan on porting software of your choosing. Please sign up for the
workshop no later than July 23.

Even if you don't want to be involved in the workshop, come and learn
all about ports!

This makes a great first foray into contributing back to OpenBSD.
Media

Speaker Bio

Brian is a graduate student, beginning his Ph.D. work in Science and
Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the Fall. He
is an OpenBSD developer, working primarily on ports.