[nylug-talk] [free-culture] OLPC Jam Is Tomorrow! (fwd)

[Jay Sulzberger]

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  Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:19:32 -0500
  From: Fred Benenson <frederick at nyu.edu>
  To: "Free Culture @ NYU's list serv" <free-culture at lists.nyu.edu>
  Subject: [free-culture] OLPC Jam Is Tomorrow!

  Hi Everyone,
    So our OLPC Jam is Tomorrow at 1pm. A couple of bits of information:

  *  If you are non-NYU and haven't RSVP'd, please do it now. Go here:

  http://wiki.freeculture.org/NYU_OLPC_Jam_Session

  And select "edit" and add your name to the list. It'd be preferable if you
  could do it before 5pm today, but tomorrow at noon is the final cutoff time.

  * If you'd like to experiment with replacing the operating system (or new
  versions of Sugar) on your OLPC you'll need a developer key. My sources tell
  me that it takes a bit of time (around a day) to get one, so hopefully if
  you apply now, you should get it in time tomorrow. Here is information on
  how to request a developer key:

  http://wiki.freeculture.org/NYU_OLPC_Jam_Session

  * We'll be splitting the session into roughly two groups: one for those who
  own an OLPC and are interested in modifying beyond its current capacities.
  This includes learning how to install new fonts, turning off the frame, and
  installing new activities and operating systems (for those with dev keys.)
  If you plan to be part of this group it would good if you could bring a
  1-2gb SD card and/or USB jump drive.

  * The other group will be working on finding and building content for the
  OLPC. This will include media research and work on the OLPC
  wiki<http://wiki.laptop.org/go/>.
  We'll have some folk from OLPC attending who can help with this. You should
  bring a laptop if you're intending on being part of this group.

  * We may not have enough space in our originally chosen room. This means
  we'll  be picking a slightly larger room, on the same floor. We'll leave a
  note on the door if this is the case, but ITP is small enough that you'll be
  able to find it.

  * NYU's Wireless network requires a guest login to work. We're currently
  writing a shell script that will connect your OLPC so you can have net
  access. We'll also have written instructions printed out and available.

  * Here's the info again:
  *
  NYU OLPC Jam Session*
  1pm-5pm, February 23rd 2008
  721 Broadway @ Waverly
  4th Floor - Room 442


  See you then!

  Fred Benenson
  President, Free Culture @ NYU