[NetBehaviour] Fwd: Eclectic Tech Carnival 2005 Invitation

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>               ***   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.
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> 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 Puredata, Keyworx and Upstage for net 
> collaborations.
> 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 exhilarate 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. 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 at eclectictechcarnival.org
>
> We hope to hear from you soon and to see you there.
>
> The /etc development team.
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