Feb 23, 2009 8:48pm GMT
I just got back to Kansas from my trip to SCALE 7x. Once again, the SCALE organizers and volunteers put on a great event. If you're considering rolling out your own event, you really need to take notes from the SCALE crew. (Side note: I discovered that when Californian's say "It's cold out," they mean that the temperature is in the mid-60s. In Kansas, it's not really cold until it's... more »
40% Discount to SCALE 7xFeb 16, 2009 5:04pm GMT
If you'd like a 40% discount on conference registration for SCALE 7x this week, use the code LPRO. Don't forget to stop by the Linux Pro booth (#70) and pick up a copy of the magazine. See you there! more »
FOSDEM Video: Leslie Hawthorn Discusses Google Summer of CodeFeb 13, 2009 4:03pm GMT
As I browsed through my RSS feeds this morning, I ran across a video interview of Google's Leslie Hawthorn discussing Google's Summer of Code. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that our very own Anika Kehrer was the person conducting the interview. Check out the video to find out more about Open StreetMap and whether the current economy will affect the Summer of Code program. more »
SCALE 7x - Got a story to share?Feb 11, 2009 3:09pm GMT
Next week, I'm off to SCALE. If you're headed to L.A., too, be sure to swing by the Linux Pro booth and get a copy of the magazine. I'll also be speaking at the Women in Open Source mini-conf on Friday, and I plan to discuss ways women can do a better job of "tooting our own horns," and how we (men- and women-folk) all can help draw attention to what other women in the field are doi... more »
2009 Google UKUUG Student/Developer Conference GrantFeb 09, 2009 8:13pm GMT
Would you like to attend the UKUUG 2009 Conference this March in London? Female computer scientists and students interested in Large Installation Systems Administration are encouraged to apply by this Friday, February 13, for the 2009 Google UKUUG Student/Developer Conference Grant. According to the announcement: Two people will be chosen from the applicant pool to receive a 500 GBP grant e... more »
One blog, One year, a lot of WomenJan 23, 2009 5:49pm GMT
Happy Anniversary to my humble blog! When I look back over my past year of blogging, I have to wonder whether the FLOSSPOLS research indicating that the FLOSS community is composed of only 1.5% women is still accurate. Over the course of the past year, I've learned about individuals, groups, meetings, webinars, resources, books, dinners, organizations, mailing lists, interviews, articles, we... more »
Women Who Tech: Suggest a panelJan 21, 2009 8:15pm GMT
"Have an idea for a fabulous virtual workshop that every woman working in online communications or technology must participate in? Think you or one of your colleagues would be a great panelist or moderator?" The 2nd Women Who Tech Telesummit is coming up in Spring 2009 and they are looking for panel suggestions. Please submit your fabulous ideas here: http://www.womenwhotech.com/su... more »
