Author Archives: sean

What we did at the Big Green Gathering

Posted on 15/08/2007 by sean

Our annual jaunt to the BGG geared up in July. We had plenty of volunteers and despite several weeks of unremitting rain, we were confident that the weather would be fine and that we would be having a wonderful bus … Continue reading →

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Network News

Posted on 28/03/2006 by sean

Hi all, A lot has happened over the last few weeks, this last one in particular. To make sure everyone thats not around daily is up to speed on things, here’s an update on what’s happened and a roadmap of … Continue reading →

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Bristol Wireless on the 10 O’clock News

Posted on 02/03/2006 by sean

Bristol Wireless will be featured on the 10 O’clock news on Monday evening, 6th March. We were visted by Rory Cellan-Jones the BBC business and technology correspondent for a day of filming and interviews today (Thursday) for a news item … Continue reading →

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MIT backs Brazil’s choice of Linux over Microsoft | CNET News.com

Posted on 19/03/2005 by sean

MIT backs Brazil’s choice of Linux over Microsoft | CNET News.com SAO PAULO, Brazil–MIT’s Media Lab has recommended Brazil install open-source software instead of proprietary software offered by Microsoft on thousands of computers that will be sold to the poor, … Continue reading →

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The first GNU/Linux encyclopedia

Posted on 16/03/2005 by sean

NewsForge | The first GNU/Linux encyclopedia – Linpedia launched Ahmet Mulalic writes: “Linpedia is the first Linux encyclopedia on the internet that is designed to be read and changed by anyone. It runs on the mediawiki software. The project was … Continue reading →

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Open-source geeks are modern heroes, says think tank

Posted on 29/11/2004 by sean

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/linuxunix/0,39020390,39175467,00.htm Coders who give up their spare time to contribute to open source projects are the virtual equivalent of lifeboat men, according to latest research from Demos Britain’s open-source software developers make a valuable contribution to society and the British … Continue reading →

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Circus 2 Iraq Benefit Party – Dec 10th

Posted on 29/11/2004 by sean

well, i sort of agree sam_ , and it its great shame. We live in the area of the planet occupied by the rich 10%, indeed are the rich 10% and it’s makes it hard to stay sane in such … Continue reading →

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BT dangles Wi-Fi for a quid

Posted on 02/11/2004 by sean

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11/01/bt_wifi_quid/ BT is trying to drum up business for its Wi-Fi broadband service by offering an entry-level package for just £1 a month. Snag is, you have to be an existing BT Business Broadband, BT Broadband or BT Yahoo! Broadband … Continue reading →

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Bristol City Council moves in the right Direction

Posted on 22/10/2004 by sean

Bristol goes open source http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/online/archives/microsoft/2004/10/bristol_goes_open_source.html "The biggest ever switch by a UK local authority away from Microsoft software to ‘StarOffice’ desktop solutions based on open source software is set to take place at Bristol City Council," reports E-Government Bulletin. "Bristol … Continue reading →

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Mepis install at BuildIT, the Park Knowle

Posted on 20/10/2004 by sean

Myself, Dez and 2 of his students went to the BuildIt project at the Park in Knowle on Monday afternoon to start the refurbishment of the IoPP donated machines earmarked for distribution in the Bannerman Road Project. There do not … Continue reading →

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