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>>1>>Upgrade! Scotland: Hacklabs

At this month's Upgrade! Scotland we will be trying something a little different. As a springboard to getting a media hack space going in Dundee, Magnus Lawrie a founding member of the Electron Club in Glasgow, will be speaking about all aspects of hack culture.

Beginning with a brief overview of the Free Software movement and it's significance for hackers, we will ask 'what makes a hacker?' and look at some instances where hackers have come together. Magnus will also outline his involvement in such groups and introduce his current research into hacking & knitting.

This will be followed by an open forum where what happens next is up to you. Arron M. Finnon, president of The Linux Society, will give an introduction to Linux platforms and programs. A 'live installtion' of the mysterious open source software will take place before your very eyes. There will be computers available to try out some programs, experience the Linux platform and a room full of people to discuss the possibilities of these tools for Tayside.

Please join us from 5pm for a glass of wine, with the talk and forum starting at 5.30pm.

Upgrade! Scotland is FREE but space is limited. Please RSVP via our Facebook group or email: kristina 'at' mediascot.org

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emerging trends in post-disciplinary creative practice:a symposium, 26 June 2008 @ Napier University, Edinburgh

This one day symposium will bring together a number of leading practitioners from the fields of art, architecture and design who each share a common desire to exploit the latest computing technologies in their creative practice. The invited speakers will reveal their cutting edge work that blurs the traditional boundaries of the creative disciplines.

thePOOCH / Usman Haque / Moritz Waldemeyer / HeHe / Jason Bruges Studio / TROIKA / Greyworld / The Owl Project / Lucy Bullivant

Limited free places are available courtesy of New Media Scotland's Poker Club. These will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To reserve your place please RSVP via Facebook or email: kristina@mediascot.org

Normal delegate rate: £20 (which includes a copy of the book published after the event)

You can visit the event's website by clicking here.

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