Note: Our May general meeting was a special format which involved presentations to a more general audience. Minutes were not taken. The attendance was 40 people, between 8 and 12 of whom were attending for the first time.

Instead of minutes, here is the meeting notice including presentation outlines. Also have a look at some of the articles collected as research during the preparation of one of the presentations.

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Meeting Announcement: Tuesday, May 26, 1998

A special meeting format intended for the general public this month is a series of presentations explaining the "Linux and Open Source Movement," and how it can benefit you.

There will be several Linux machines configured to demonstrate its ability in various roles, and our group's Linux experts will be available to answer questions at any level.

Of value to anyone running a small business, thinking about or currently running a computer network, a student of computer science, and educators of any level, this special meeting will leave you with invaluable information.

Where:

• University of Victoria
  Room C113 in the 1996 Classroom Building
  (adjacent to the Business and Economics Building)
• See map below.

When:

• Tuesday, May 26, 1998, 1900-2100 (7pm-9pm)

Presentations:

1. An Introduction to Linux and "Open Source"
   • Chris Halsall will explain what Linux and "Open Source" software are, and how things so good could possibly be free.
2. Linux in a Business Setting
   • Mike Thorpe and Deid Reimer will demonstrate why Linux makes so much sense in a business setting.
3. Linux as an Educational Tool
   • Matthew Skala will discuss how Linux can be used as an educational tool for computer science students, as well as its role in cost-effective solutions in "K-12" and post-secondary contexts.

The presentations will be between 20 and 25 minutes each. Time will be available for questions after each session. Break-out group discussions and machine demonstrations will take place after the main presentations.