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Developers Event This Saturday

sweemeng — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:49:00 +0800

Just realized that this saturday have 3 events happen through out the day in KL

Code Android Events
https://plus.google.com/events/c3krtcabnh8q...117871957399001

Python Malaysia Meetup
https://plus.google.com/events/cqr8halbbr0t...680393348981893

And Devops meetup
https://plus.google.com/events/cs9a5kupkcvh...691109854138488

so anyone going?

FUDCON 2012 APACwill be in KL!

sweemeng — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:06:50 +0800

We are going to host a Fedora User/Developer conference for APAC region in Kuala Lumpur. This will be a barcamp style event dedicated on Fedora LInux and how to get things done, meet the developer behind Fedora linux

Event Detail:
Venue: APIIT (Bukit Jalil)
Date: 18th - 20th May 2012
Time: 9am 18th May, to 5pm 20th May

The more information can be found in the link below.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FUDCon:KualaLumpur_2012

Announcement on Fedora Mailing list
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/a...rch/003045.html

** meeting completed **

organizing meeting detail on link below
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/m...rch/001172.html

** updated the venue, more information link, and meeting completed

[addedon]March 8, 2012, 10:59 am[/addedon]**BUMP**

because detail updated, can we pin this?

Python Malaysia Meetup Febuary

sweemeng — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:04:34 +0800

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/602671607/efbevent

Febuary next year will be another Python Malaysia Meetup, this time we have a guest, Ian Ward, the creator of urwid, a python based Console UI library. The detail is on the link above. Any question, you can ping me on this thread.

P.S Do we need a dedicated thread for developer events?

Google Dev Fest is back

sweemeng — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:50:54 +0800

http://code.google.com/events/devfests/201...tml#kualalumpur

This is a google developer event with engineers from google coming down here ot share knowledge

It will be held on 29th sept in UCTI, Technology part.

Python Malaysia Meetup Sept

sweemeng — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:43:40 +0800

We have another Python Malaysia Meetup this month, at Fluentspace, a coworking space in PJ.

Date: 24th Sept 2011
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address: 50M-3 & 50N-3 Kelana Mall, Jalan SS 6/14, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

This is made possible by Firdaus, which help get the space, and Kamal that allow us to use his space.

Agenda
11:00 - Introduction
11:30 - A presentation
12:00 - Discussion on pycon next year
14:00 - we are done. We have mamak stall nearby for any hanging out sessino.

The discussion probably wouldn't last until 2 pm. So I just arrange some slack time for other activity

If you need any information, ping me.

The facebook page is here
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246522202059172

Python Malaysia Meetup With Ikai Lan on App Engine

sweemeng — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:27:14 +0800

On June 18th - 19th 2011, GTUG Kuala Lumpur and Python Malaysia group will be holding a
developer hackathon event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Learn about Google App Engine
The goal is to have developers building applications atop the Google App Engine platform. The event will include presentations on the major new features of Google App Engine and how to mashup App Engine with other web services.

Ikai Lan from Google Developer Relations team will be on hand to help and to answer questions throughout the event. You will also be supported by the developers from GTUG Kuala Lumpur, Python Malaysia & CodeAndroid Malaysia.

Build With Us, or Build Your Own
The hackathon is mainly aimed at developers. We will use the information shared at the event to build up a working Google App Engine application throughout the 2 days 1 night, which you can code along with us. On the other hand, if you already have a great idea for what to build, bring that idea along. Even better, bring along anything you can prepare ahead of time (sketches, designs, web page mock ups, etc.) and use the time and information provided to develop your idea into a working application, then share it with the world.

What Can I Code In?
App Engine is the suggested development platform - which means you can code in Python or Java - you can build your application on anything you want, as long as it's somehow using the Google stack. If you're a Ruby fan, check out jRuby. If you want PHP, you might want to try Quercus, which runs PHP on Java.
You can also use a wide range of Google tools and APIs for the creation of new applications, from its App Engine platform to services like Maps, Search and Android.

What Do I Need?
We will provide facilities, power, food and refreshments and experts to help you learn to use Google App Engine and write your application. Just bring your laptops, ideas and enthusiasm to complete the mix. Plus anything else you need to build an app (iPone or Android, books, etc).

You can download development environments for App Engine. Best place to be prepared is at Google Code site.

Who Owns the Code I Write?
You do. Unless you're using something that belongs to someone else. We would like to take a
few screenshots of promising projects and share them with the developer community. Also, we
would like to highlight the people's choice of applications.

What's the schedule?
[ Saturday ]
0800 - Registration & breakfast.
1000 - Presentation by Ikai Lan from Google Developer Relations team.
1100 - Presentation by developers from F-Secure.
1130 - Presentation by a representative from CodeAndroid Malaysia.
1200 - Team formation.
1300 - Hackathon begins.
[ Sunday ]
1300 - Hackathon ends.
1400 - Presentation by developers.
1500 - People’s choice awards.
1600 - Breakout sessions. Go home.
This is the general guideline for the 2 days and we’ll play it by ear.

When and Where?
The event will be held at F-Secure, Bangsar South in Kuala Lumpur, on June 18th from 10am to
4pm on June 19th.
F-Secure Malaysia (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Block 3A, Horizon, Bangsar South,
No. 8, Jalan Kerinchi
59200 Kuala Lumpur.

Space is limited, so sign up now!
Contact Nazrul Kamaruddin at nazrul@gtugs.org for more information.

REGISTRATION LINK HERE
[ http://goo.gl/uUWKQ ]

Note: Facebook confirmation will not be used for final registration into the event. We will need you to RSVP your attendance

Facebook event page
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150105768396084

Ubuntu Component Catalog

sweemeng — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 23:58:44 +0800

Canonical creator of ubuntu, have release a catalog for compatible hardware for ubuntu. It should work for other linux distribution, but you should try first, if you use other distro

http://www.ubuntu.com/certification/catalog

We are more that 1%

sweemeng — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:51:09 +0800

http://www.dudalibre.com/gnulinuxcounter?lang=en

show to the world that we linux user exist!!!!!

Software Freedom Day KL 2010

sweemeng — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:20:02 +0800

Hi guys

I am starting a Software Freedom Day project at 18th Sept 2010, and everyone is inviting, for newbie to pros. The plan now involves talk. But I expect a lot of social event happening, aka gathering, shit talking, considering that pappa rich is nearby relatively speaking

The project page is here
SFD-KL

and it will be held in hackerspaceklat uptown damansara

because it is hard for me to access lowyat at workplace, any inquiry email me sweester[at]gmail.com

[addedon]July 31, 2010, 9:53 am[/addedon]No takers?

http://wiki.softwarefreedomday.org/2010/As...20Lumpur/SFD-KL

maybe a lowyat linux forum gathering?

Patent Absurdity

sweemeng — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:20:59 +0800

http://patentabsurdity.com/

This is a video on software patents

it is very US centric, but still very interesting to watch

Why there is more asking for help question here

sweemeng — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:18:54 +0800

Just curious, why do this forum have mostly asking for help question over, anything else like Tutorial, or knowledge sharing etc.

Foss event March

sweemeng — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:47 +0800

foss.my(previously known as myoss) meetup, 20 march 2010,

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=336078464210&ref=nf
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=361075431502&ref=nf

In the morning, it is a hackathon for google chrome,
and in the afternoon will be a talk on open source video production

THE EVENT
==============================================
Chrome Extensions Mini Hackathon
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10:30AM - Building chrome extensions (a step by step presentation with examples)
11:30AM - Mini hackathon.
01:30PM - Lunch is served.

Hackathon is a free event and so is lunch! However, space is limited.

And after that, MyOSS meetup

===========================

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Open Source Software in Digital Content Creation
========================================

A general overview of OSS used in Digital Content Creation industries with a focus in animation production from small personal projects to Hollywood production.

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About the Speaker
==================

Victor Yap helps companies build cost-efficient production workflow for 3D animation. His current project migrates open source solutions, with programs like Blender to a constantly developing 3D animation environment. Blender is a strong open source contender to mainstream programs such as Maya and Softimage. Armed with an Electronic Arts degree and deeply involved with Open Source Software (OSS) development since 1996, he presently dedicates himself to using open source as a tool for digital content creation. True to the spirit of OSS, he wants to share his experiences, insights and knowledge with everyone.

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When:
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Saturday, 20th March 2010

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What - Meetup Agenda:
======================

2:30pm - 2:45pm : Registration
2:45pm - 3:00pm : Opening by the organizer
3pm - 4pm : Talk
4pm - 4:30pm : Lightning Talks
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Breakout Session

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Cost
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Free of charge (gratis)

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Contact
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Mohd Izhar Firdaus Ismail
izhar@foss.org.my
+60172792765

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Where
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iTrain (M) Sdn Bhd,

Unit E-7-1, Block E, Megan Avenue 1, 189 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

================
About the Meetup
================

This meetup is possible due to the support and facilities provided by iTrain Sdn Bhd (http://www.itrain.com.my/)

Full event details including map: http://foss.org.my/projects/meetups/march-2010

Anyone going to pycon apac

sweemeng — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:45:36 +0800

http://pycon.sit.rp.sg/

anyone going to pycon asia pacific?

just curious

Anyone going to pycon apac

sweemeng — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:16:08 +0800

Anyone planning to go to pycon asia pacific in singapore this june?

http://pycon.sit.rp.sg/

just curious

pycon is a python conference. no it is not about snake... nor it is about british comedy

Help me fill in this form

sweemeng — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:13:30 +0800

http://bit.ly/WDThI

This is a linux beginner corner for foss.my, for organizer to see what to prepare for the corner thanks

[addedon]October 5, 2009, 11:55 pm[/addedon]this is actually for preparation of
http://foss.my/2009/schedule/ng-swee-meng/

so it helps, for me to prepare material.
Though, it will be a lot of hands on with your own computer

[addedon]October 9, 2009, 11:18 am[/addedon]A result from the little survey here

18 person responded
of this
1) 13 have voted that hardware is a big issue
2) 12 wanted using common software to be covered in the session
3) 13 wanted to use linux as a desktop

common software could mean, common desktop software, media player etc.

interestingly nobody interested in building a media server

Ubunchu!

sweemeng — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:14:34 +0800

http://seotch.wordpress.com/ubunchu/

This is a manga of ubuntu, currently there is 2 episodes already. It serve as a good(though a bit brief) intro to ubuntu and linux in general.

BTW, it is licensed under Creative Commons: Attribution – NonCommcercial license.

Merdeka FOSS style

sweemeng — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:52:02 +0800

Cyber Merdeka!!

Merdeka!! FOSS Style

Software Freedom Day KL

sweemeng — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:35:27 +0800

http://softwarefreedomday.org/teams/asia/M...sia/KualaLumpur

I have a register a team for Software Freedom Day KL, For sometime.

Consider that a few community in malaysia was doing expo, and demo for some time, and there will be a big one on october.

This year I try to do something different.
This year, I plan to collect older unused PC, then refurbished, and install linux on it(in the spirit of Software Freedom). And distribute to those in need. Like community home, old folks home, orphanage and what ever NGO that need it..

So if any of you guys, have old and unused machine, give us. Or even better, lets decide on the venue, then we gather the hardware together. and refurbish it. Though we need to find the organization that need it. It will be a learning experience as well..

A similar discussion is done on the links below

http://groups.google.com/group/osdcmy-list...8beae85905e53c3

foss.my 2009 Call Volunteer and CfP

sweemeng — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:04:03 +0800

The foss.my 2009 Call for Participation and Volunteer Registration have now started.

The Call for participation links is below
http://foss.my/2009/call-for-participation/

And volunteer registration links below
http://foss.my/2009/volunteer/

What is foss.my? It is the Free and Open Source Software Conference, it is first held last year.
This is purely a community based events. And all talk is purely NON COMMERCIAL. It is purely technical talk. NO MARKETING of PRODUCT.

Want to see how awsome the event, look at the gallery
http://foss.my/2009/gallery/

UM convocation might moved from dtc

sweemeng — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:58:21 +0800

For a UM student, one of the best thing is that, we have our convocation. And traditionally it have been in the Dewan Tunku Chancellor.
Now there is a proposal from the higher up that, we might have our convocation in a few other hall within the university. To save time, it seems.

What you guys think.......................