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From	ivana <ivana@mi2.hr>
Date	Sun, 26 Jun 2005 22:56:23 +0200
Subject	[Hackmeeting] /Eclectic Tech Carnival 2005

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             ***   /Eclectic Tech Carnival           ***
             ***   http://eclectictechcarnival.org   ***
             ***   July 11th - July 15th, 2005       ***
             ***   Graz, Austria                     ***
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Calling all women to participate in the 4th annual /Eclectic Tech Carnival 
(/etc for short) at the ESC Cultural Centre in Graz. A unique computer 
skill-share. A five day-night carnival of exchanging computer related 
skills for women by women.

Our theme this year is Networking both physically and technically; with 
Translocal Communication tools from open source chatting and blogging 
software to building secure local area networks for organising both 
locally and globally.

Program Topics for  this year:
1. Free & Open Source Software - the concept, plus examples for all 
operating systems.
2. Linux installation (ubuntu, debian) and Live CD distro Dynebolic.
3. Web Development - text editors, HTML, CSS and web-based content 
management systems.
4. Chat and Communication Software - IRC, jabber, Gnome Meeting, silc.
5. PC Hardware - building a computer; no one will take the screwdriver out 
of your hand in this workshop.
6. Networking and Security Issues.
7. Special Topics and Performances - Loom Weaving, Ethnoblogging, 
Streaming Sound and Video, using Keyworx and Upstage for net performances.
8. Some local recreational excursion - we can't always be sitting at the 
computers.

Have you ever wanted to learn more about computers and how tech stuff 
works? Never dared to open your best friend's computer? Ever started 
repairing your bicycle but was stopped by a gentleman's helping hand? 
Always wanted to know more about Free and Open Source Software? Want to 
meet other women who love playing with bits and bytes, hardware and 
software?

Then the /etc is for you!

We only use Free and Open Source software. Software that you can use and 
improve because the code is not kept secret.

It will be okay to break things and to ask questions.
No one will tell you to RTFM (Read The F-ing Manual).
It will exhilerate and exhaust.
There will be communication barriers, but we intend to challenge them.

The /etc is organised by volunteers from Austria, Spain, Italy, the 
Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, USA, Serbia-Monte Negro, 
Slovenia, Germany, Brazil (all over)... Practically, English will be the 
default language of the event but please don't let this keep you from 
joining us! For courses we will try other languages.

The location is not yet prepared for wheel-chairs, but we are willing to 
give assistance. Child-care assistance will be provided.

Registration:
http://eclectictechcarnival.org/2005/regform.html

Accommodation:
Bring sleeping gear with you; meals will be arranged collectively at the 
time. We will do our best to accommodate your needs in terms of diet and 
childcare, but you must tell us in advance (on registration form). Please 
fill-out the registration form with as much detail as possible.

Fees:
There is a small conference fee. Donations towards further costs are, of 
course, always welcome!!

For information requests, email us at:
info@eclectictechcarnival.org

We hope to hear from you soon and to see you there.

The /etc development team.
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