Freedom ladder – From the Free Software Foundation 2.0
Introduction
The “freedom ladder” is a new method the FSF campaigns team has developed to help users get their first start in software freedom.
One problem with most guides introducing newcomers to GNU/Linux is that they stop them too soon on their “journey to freedom,” and end up suggesting that a partially nonfree setup is a desirable outcome. By contrast, our guides focus is to encourage users to not rest content with nonfree software, while at the same time recognizing that they have other pressures and obligations. We want to help them stay both motivated and determined in their gradual process to eliminate nonfree software from their lives.
First meeting was excellent, really productive with lots of ideas being put forward
Second meeting is Thursday 22th July. 16:00 to 17:00 Eastern Time on IRC (chat) and will be looking at freedom replacements.
This is going to be 21:00 UK time I think.
#FreeSoftwareFoundation,#Promotion,#Assstance,#Software
Debconf 2021 – Planning meeting July 19th
The next planning meeting for this years Debian Conference will take place on Monday 19th July @ 18:00 UTC (19:00 United Kingdom time UTC+1) on IRC.
LINKS
1 Debconf 2021 Website
1a Contact info
2 Mailing list sign up
3 OFTC IRC
4 Poster (work in progress)
5 Salsa Gitlab
TAGS
#Debian,#Conference,#Developer,#Planning,#Meeting
CONTACT
The Mailing list sign up page has a sign up form, however you can just send a message to the e-mail address given to request more information, you need to ask for replies to be cc'd to you.
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Freedom ladder – From the Free Software Foundation
Introduction
The “freedom ladder” is a new method the FSF campaigns team has developed to help users get their first start in software freedom.
One problem with most guides introducing newcomers to GNU/Linux is that they stop them too soon on their “journey to freedom,” and end up suggesting that a partially nonfree setup is a desirable outcome. By contrast, our guides focus is to encourage users to not rest content with nonfree software, while at the same time recognizing that they have other pressures and obligations. We want to help them stay both motivated and determined in their gradual process to eliminate nonfree software from their lives.
First meeting is Thursday 15th July. 16:00 to 17:00 Eastern Time on IRC (chat)
This is going to be 21:00 UK time I think.
Debian 11
I decided to take the plunge and install Debian 11. This is currently in the very latter stages of testing.
Due to my system specification. I am running the XFCE4 desktop. Which is really nice and responsive. However I would run XFCE4 anyway.
I noticed that the system was rather sluggish. Looking around in the menu system I found Window Manager Tweaks under the settings menu. Using this I have turned off the compositor. This has really improved performance.
I only have Intel graphics, so this probably explain the performance issue.
Cybersecurity course
Just completed Cyber security with elearningAtWork
This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.
This online Cyber Security awareness course covers the following key areas:
- Why cyber attacks and data breaches happen
- Potential ‘cyber threat actors’ and the main motivations behind cyber attacks
- How to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts
- The importance of keeping passwords secure
- Security for smartphones, laptops, tablets and desktop computers
- How to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake
- The importance of cooperation and why working closely together helps overcome a wide range of cybersecurity issues.
#Training,#CPD,#CyberSecurity
South Africa 'A' v British & Irish Lions
Date : 14/07/2021
Venue : Cape Town, Cape Town Stadium
Time : 19h00 (BST)
#RugbyUnion,#British,#Irish,#Lions,#Tour,#SouthAfrica,#2021
Anti Harassment and Bullying
Just completed Anti Harassment and Bullying with elearningAtWork
This course covers the commitments that will be laid out in your company's anti-harassment and bullying policy. It then explains the differences between harassment and bullying, the steps that can be taken if either of these occur in or out of work, and some case studies to illustrate the points covered throughout the course
The course covers the following modules:
- Policy Commitments, Harassment And Bullying
- Informal Steps, Raising A Formal Complaint and
- Investigations
- Action Following Investigations
- Case Studies
#Training,#CPD,#AntiHarassmentandBullying
Manual Handling course
Just completed Manual Handling with elearningAtWork
There are a total of 6 training modules included in this online training course that cover the key syllabus of Manual Handling. There are a total of 5 multiple-choice questions at the end to test learner knowledge. These modules include:
Module 1 The definition of Manual Handling
Module 2 The LITE stairway to safety
Module 3 Safe lifting techniques
Module 4 Correcting lifting techniques
Module 5 Lifting with more than one person
Module 6 Examples of Manual Handling
#Training,#CPD,#ManualHandling
Vodacom Bulls v British & Irish Lions
Date : 10/07/2021
Venue : Pretoria, Loftus Versfeld
Time : 17h00 (BST)
#RugbyUnion,#British,#Irish,#Lions,#Tour,#SouthAfrica,#2021
Euro 2021 The Final
The next game : The Final
Group : The Final
Opponent : TBA
Date : Sunday 11th July 2021
Time : 20:00
Venue : Wembley Stadium London
Coverage : Live on ITV
Result : TBA
REFERENCES
TAGS
#uefa,#Football,#Euro2021,#TheFinal#TBA