[Debian-NYC] Fwd: NYLUG Presents: 2/16 @ 6:30PM Daniel Grippi and Raphael Sofaer on Diaspora: Federated social networking

[Brian Gupta <brian.gupta@gmail.com>]

While not directly Debian related, I figured that since these guys are
trying to launch the anti-facebook, Free Software, federated, social
networking stack, it might be of interest to the group. (IE: this
project was launched in reaction to the nefarious privacy changes
Facebook rolled out last year, and I think once it matures a bit,
packaging it for future inclusion in Debian seems to make sense. I for
one will certainly be asking them if they have any current packaging
strategies or future plans).

Please note that if you are interested you should RSVP early, as we
expect this to be a very popular talk. (Conversely if  you do register
and can't go, please try to unRSVP)

- Brian Gupta

New York City user groups calendar:
http://nyc.brandorr.com/

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Date: Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Subject: [nylug-talk] NYLUG Presents: 2/16 @ 6:30PM Daniel Grippi and
Raphael Sofaer on Diaspora: Federated social networking
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
IBM
590 Madison Ave, 12th Floor
corner of 57th Street

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                     Daniel Grippi and Raphael Sofaer
                                  - on -
                   Diaspora: Federated social networking

This presentation will outline the different standards Diaspora is using to
federate data between pods and how the core Diaspora team maintains its pod
at joindiaspora.com.  The presentation will end with a section on how to
get involved as a contributor to the Diaspora code-base.

More Information:

 * Join Diaspora (core team’s installation)
   https://joindiaspora.com/

 * Google groups diaspora-discuss
   http://groups.google.com/group/diaspora-discuss

 * Development google group diaspora-dev
   http://groups.google.com/group/diaspora-dev

 * Pivotal tracker (public)
   https://www.pivotaltracker.com/projects/61641

 * Bug tracker
   http://bugs.joindiaspora.com/

 * Github
   http://github.com/diaspora/diaspora

 * IRC channels on freenode: #diaspora and #diaspora-dev
   http://freenode.net/

About Daniel Grippi:
Daniel Grippi is a 22-year old entrepreneur from Long Island, New York, and
a recent graduate from New York University (NYU) with a major in computer
science.  Since graduating, Daniel has co-founded Diaspora in an effort to
change how individuals do social networking online.  Originally from Long
Island, Daniel now works full time on Diaspora at Pivotal Labs' San
Francisco offices as a developer and as the front-end lead.

About Raphael Sofaer:
Raphael Sofaer is a programmer and entrepreneur from Palo Alto, CA.  He
spent two years studying Math and Computer Science at NYU, then co-founded
Diaspora.  Raphael now works full time on Diaspora from Pivotal Labs’ San
Francisco offices as a developer and as systems lead.

Meeting Location:
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 12th floor, corner of 57th Street, and not at Google.  This is
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Stammtisch:
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 for drinks and pub food.  This month we'll be over at TGI Friday's
 (677 Lexington and 56th Street, Second floor, Northeast corner),
 but we are also evaluating other options for the future and welcome
 your suggestions.

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 Sometimes they go out to eat afterward.

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