Dear members, Apologies that this announcement did not go through earlier. However, late as it may be, here is the agenda & other details for our LUG meeting of August 2003
DATE ==== 8th August 2003 (this Friday) VENUE ====== Computer Science & Engg Dept of Jadavpur University. In all possiblity we will be allowed to use Amitava Dey Seminar Hall (our venue from last time) or a classroom in lieu of that, but I am highly hopeful that the hall will work out. TIMINGS ====== 6 PM to 8 PM We will start off this time on time, so please try to reach the venue by 5:45. MEETING AGENDA: =============== [1] Introduction to Logical Volume Manager by Arijit Mazumdar Duration: 1 hr. Abstract: The talk is about Logical Volume Manager, a relatively new tool to effectively manage and administer block devices (typically harddisks) and partitions. A platform independent conceptual discussion will follow a linux specific discussion on implementation and administration with potential advantages. A short discussion on distro specific issues may follow. [2] Sayamindu Dasgupta (provided he is free enuf to turn up for the meeting) will speak on the latest GNOME release and how to get & build it from source -- the gotchas and pitfalls. Duration: 30 min [3] Introducing LinuxThek (GLT) programme as part of Linux Outreach Program By Indranil Das Gupta Duration: 15 - 20 minutes Abstract: Outline of the plan on how to spread GNU/Linux to our individual neighbourhoods. Initiatives taken so far and call of others to come forward and take this ahead. [4] Regular BOF Session A 30 min Birds-of-feather session between members to yawk, grumble and/or gush over their individual likes/pet peeves etc. etc. etc. :-) Public Transport Available to Venue ========================== Bus routes: 45,45A,45B,80B,17B,218,206,SD 16, SD4, 1A,1B,5, 5A,C5,C2,B1,E1,S19,S31,S9,S14,S17,8B,9,S24, Garia,Ramgarh,Baishnabghata,Jadavpur,Santoshpur,Jadavpur-airport,Jadavpur-Saltlake minibuses Train: Train to Jadavpur station (South Sealdah) With warm regards --Indra. -- To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the body "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/node.php?id=3
