From jsalsman at gmail.com Wed Oct 5 11:41:31 2011 From: jsalsman at gmail.com (James Salsman) Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:41:31 -0600 Subject: [opensource] new Kickstarter: Spoken Language Instructional Content Development System In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Because a certain patent ("Speech Training Aid") is expiring next month, I can finally start putting together components that I have been working on for more than a decade. ?I intend to do so and launch the free, open source system with a comprehensive phrase database of at least 5,000 words of content for beginning English readers as well as ESL pronunciation students. I would be most appreciative if you could consider pledging to help, and ask those who may be more able: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jsalsman/spoken-language-instructional-content-development Please help spread the word. ?Thank you. Best regards, James Salsman From djac at stanford.edu Fri Oct 7 09:24:08 2011 From: djac at stanford.edu (Technology Training) Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 09:24:08 -0700 Subject: [opensource] Today's FREE Tech Briefing - Mobile Device Management Message-ID: Trouble viewing? Open in web browser. Tech Briefings are informal, interactive seminars on computer-related topics of interest to the Stanford Community. This is your opportunity to get technology updates from and ask questions of subject-matter experts. See the latest schedule at techbriefing.stanford.edu. This week's free Tech Briefing: Mobile Device Management Available now for iOS Devices TODAY -- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Turing Auditorium (Polya Hall, Room 111 PRESENTER: Ammy Woodbury, IT Services This briefing will cover the policy changes regarding mobile devices and the basics of what you can do to protect your device today. We'll also offer a look at the new Stanford Mobile Device Management tool, available now. The MDM tool allows you to quickly and easily implement the basic security recommendations. Mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad have become ubiquitous on campus. Mobile devices are expected to outsell traditional personal computers this year. Unfortunately, many users are unaware of their inherent security risks. Security features common on desktop and laptop computers are inconsistently applied across mobile device platforms. On a laptop, we have come to rely on anti-virus software safeguarding our system, but few mobile devices have such software. While most personal computers on campus are password-protected, few of us configure our mobile phones with a password or PIN to protect it against unauthorized use. And, since mobile devices are easily (and frequently) misplaced, the potential for unauthorized access increases. Next Tech Briefing: SCRIBE: A Document Conversion Platform for Stanford University Friday, October 14, 2-3:30 p.m. Miss a Tech Briefing? Session Videos are now available! To see the latest filmed Tech Briefings, visit the Video Series site. To subscribe to the Tech Briefings RSS feed via Stanford Events, point your RSS reader/browser/catcher to: http://events.stanford.edu/xml/byOrganization/144/rss.xml . QUESTIONS? Call Technology Training at 723-4391 or send email to techtraining at stanford.edu . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ruviaro at stanford.edu Wed Oct 12 09:13:51 2011 From: ruviaro at stanford.edu (Bruno Ruviaro) Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:13:51 -0700 Subject: [opensource] Linux Audio Conference at Stanford / CCRMA Message-ID: <4E95BCBF.5000109@stanford.edu> Hello, We are organizing the upcoming Linux Audio Conference (2012) at Stanford, at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (affiliated with the Music Department). If any members of this list would like to learn more, please let me know. Specifically, we are looking for possible partnerships with other departments and centers from Stanford (but any other inquiries welcome too). This is the 10th anniversary of this conference, and the first time it will happen in the US. Best, Bruno Ruviaro Post-Doctoral Scholar CCRMA PS. Below is the 'save the date' announcement that was recently sent out. Save the date! Linux Audio Conference, April 12-15, 2012 @ CCRMA/Stanford University The Linux Audio Conference (LAC) is an international conference that brings together musicians, sound artists, software developers and researchers, working with Linux as an open, stable, professional platform for audio and media research and music production. LAC includes paper sessions, workshops, and a diverse programme of music. The upcoming 2012 conference will be hosted at CCRMA, Stanford University, on April 12-15. Stay tuned for more details on how to submit your work online. The website will be up and running by mid-October. The Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University is a multi-disciplinary facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an artistic medium and as a research tool. CCRMA has been using and developing Linux as an audio platform since 1997. http://ccrma.stanford.edu Stanford is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, about one hour south of San Francisco, California. This is the first time LAC will take place in the United States. From djac at stanford.edu Fri Oct 14 10:19:29 2011 From: djac at stanford.edu (Technology Training) Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:19:29 -0700 Subject: [opensource] Today's FREE Tech Briefing - SCRIBE: A Document Conversion Platform for Stanford Message-ID: Trouble viewing? Open in web browser. Tech Briefings are informal, interactive seminars on computer-related topics of interest to the Stanford Community. This is your opportunity to get technology updates from and ask questions of subject-matter experts. See the latest schedule at techbriefing.stanford.edu. This week's free Tech Briefing: SCRIBE: A Document Conversion Platform for Stanford TODAY -- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Turing Auditorium (Polya Hall, Room 111 PRESENTER: Sean Keegan, Associate Director, Assistive Technology Stanford University now has an online document conversion system transforming files into alternate (and accessible!) formats. Developed by the Office of Accessible Education, the SCRIBE platform converts text and image-based files, such as PDF, JPEG, TIFF, MS Word, and HTML into text-based formats for use in word processing applications, web browsers, or in apps for mobile devices. SCRIBE also supports the conversion to popular mobile device formats, including ePub, Kindle (mobi), DAISY, and MP3 using high-quality voices. The service is free to the Stanford community and we need your feedback to plan our future development! Next Tech Briefing: Securing the Road Warrior Friday, October 21, 2-3:30 p.m. Presenter: Mark Mellis, Information Security Office Operations In an increasingly mobile society where staying connected is key, how can we ensure that our personal and corporate data are protected? Mark will offer practical advice gleaned from his experience in traveling worldwide as an information security consultant, and seasoned with topics from today's news. Miss a Tech Briefing? Session Videos are now available! To see the latest filmed Tech Briefings, visit the Video Series site. To subscribe to the Tech Briefings RSS feed via Stanford Events, point your RSS reader/browser/catcher to: http://events.stanford.edu/xml/byOrganization/144/rss.xml . QUESTIONS? 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Dirk Riehle -- Website: http://dirkriehle.com - Twitter: @dirkriehle Ph (DE): +49-157-8153-4150 - Ph (US): +1-650-450-8550 From zechandl at stanford.stanford.edu Mon Oct 17 19:32:00 2011 From: zechandl at stanford.stanford.edu (Zach Chandler) Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:32:00 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [opensource] Fwd: [FSF] Stand up for your freedom to install free software References: <20111018010301.B3318A48079@mx1.stanford.edu> Message-ID: <50011D9F-6F97-41EF-BD0D-87522C7F4879@stanford> Fwd'ing a newsletter from the Free Software Foundation: Begin forwarded message: > From: "Free Software Foundation" > Date: October 17, 2011 6:02:59 PM PDT > To: Zach Chandler > Subject: [FSF] Stand up for your freedom to install free software > Reply-To: "Free Software Foundation" > > Dear Supporters, > > Please join us in signing the statement: Stand up for your freedom to install free software > The free software movement has come a long way over the past 25+ years. While we still face many challenges ahead for us to create a world in which it is normal and expected for computer users to have freedom, we have made steady progress. Right now, however, there is a potential threat that could put us back years. Microsoft has announced that if computer makers wish to distribute machines with the Windows 8 compatibility logo, they will have to implement a measure called "Secure Boot." > > When done correctly, "Secure Boot" is designed to protect against malware by preventing computers from loading unauthorized binary programs when booting. In practice, this means that computers implementing it won't boot unauthorized or modified operating systems. This could be a feature deserving of the name, as long as the user is able to authorize the programs she wants to use, so she can run free software written and modified by herself or people she trusts. > > However, we are concerned that Microsoft and hardware manufacturers will implement these boot restrictions in a way that will prevent users from booting anything other than unmodified Windows. In this case, a better name for the technology would be Restricted Boot, since such a requirement would be a severe restriction on computer users and not a security feature at all. > > We're looking at a world in which it could become impossible for the average user to install GNU/Linux on any new computer, so too much is at stake for us to wait and see if computer manufacturers will do the right thing. "Secure Boot" could all too easily become a euphemism for restriction and control by computer makers and Microsoft -- freedom and security necessitate users being in charge of their own computers. > > So please, join us in signing this statement against Restricted Boot, and consider encouraging your friends, family, and colleagues to do the same. > > If you are part of an organization or company that would like to prominently show their support, please contact us at campaigns at fsf.org. > > For your convenience, here is a list of additional articles and resources related to this statement: > > Public statement: http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot/statement > Press release: http://www.fsf.org/news/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot-in-windows-8 > Detailed explanation of the issue: http://www.fsf.org/campaigns/secure-boot-vs-restricted-boot > Sincerely, > > John Sullivan > Executive Director > Free Software Foundation > > > -- > Follow us on identi.ca at http://identi.ca/fsf | Subscribe to our blogs via RSS at http://fsf.org/blogs/RSS > Join us as an associate member at http://fsf.org/jf > Sent from the Free Software Foundation, > > 51 Franklin Street > Fifth Floor > Boston, MA 02110-1335 > United States > You can unsubscribe to this mailing-list by visiting the link http://crm.fsf.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/unsubscribe&reset=1&jid=125310&qid=696126&h=3ab56106eba3bb07. > > To never receive email from the Free Software Foundation, including Defective by Design, > our monthly newsletter and more, click this link: > > http://crm.fsf.org/index.php?q=civicrm/mailing/optout&reset=1&jid=125310&qid=696126&h=3ab56106eba3bb07. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In that sense I > am approaching you asking for ideas about the most > productive way to establish a first contact. > > A 3-person team from Gdansk is in the Bay Area until > mid november. It would be extremely helpful if we could > arrange a visit and informal meeting where we could > explore these ideas, either with some of you > individually or maybe even in a small meeting. > > I'm looking forward to hearings from you, > Sincerely, > Ania Pawelczyk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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She probably emailed those listed on https://opensource.stanford.edu/membership Brian From: opensource-bounces at lists.stanford.edu [mailto:opensource-bounces at lists.stanford.edu] On Behalf Of Marco Wise Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 4:03 PM To: opensource at lists.stanford.edu Subject: [opensource] Fwd: Open Source Lab Anyone interested / available / willing? - marco Begin forwarded message: From: Anna Pawelczyk Subject: Open Source Lab Date: October 24, 2011 3:51:08 PM PDT To: mrmarco at stanford.edu Dear Mr. Wise Gdansk University of Technology is seeking to establish an Open Source Centre within its Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics. The goal is to establish a fruitful collaboration between the FLOSS community, our faculty and the student body (see the attachment). We are trying to capitalize on previous knowledge and would appreciate the chance to learn from your experience and possibly collaborate in the future. In that sense I am approaching you asking for ideas about the most productive way to establish a first contact. A 3-person team from Gdansk is in the Bay Area until mid november. It would be extremely helpful if we could arrange a visit and informal meeting where we could explore these ideas, either with some of you individually or maybe even in a small meeting. I'm looking forward to hearings from you, Sincerely, Ania Pawelczyk -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 71418 bytes Desc: not available URL: From djac at stanford.edu Fri Oct 28 10:42:57 2011 From: djac at stanford.edu (Technology Training) Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:42:57 -0700 Subject: [opensource] Today's FREE Tech Briefing: Fear, Dread, and Blood-curdling Terror - How to worry about security as much as you want to (or not) Message-ID: Trouble viewing? Open in web browser. Tech Briefings are informal, interactive seminars on computer-related topics of interest to the Stanford Community. This is your opportunity to get technology updates from and ask questions of subject-matter experts. See the latest schedule at techbriefing.stanford.edu. This week's free Tech Briefing: Fear, Dread, and Blood-curdling Terror: How to worry about security as much as you want to (or not) TODAY-- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Turing Auditorium (Polya Hall, Room 111 PRESENTER: David Hoffman, Information Security Office Operations You can fill your whole day reading news about the latest information security problems, if that's the way you want to spend your time. In this presentation, David Hoffman of the Information Security Office will talk about some recent highly publicized security topics, how much of a threat they really are, and how you can nevertheless lead a happy life. Next Tech Briefing: FileMaker 11 and FileMaker Go for iOS Friday, November 4, 2-3:30 p.m. Miss a Tech Briefing? Session Videos are now available! To see the latest filmed Tech Briefings, visit the Video Series site. To subscribe to the Tech Briefings RSS feed via Stanford Events, point your RSS reader/browser/catcher to: http://events.stanford.edu/xml/byOrganization/144/rss.xml . QUESTIONS? Call Technology Training at 723-4391 or send email to techtraining at stanford.edu . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: