Re: [free-software-melb] Free software meeting wrap up

2012-02-26 Thread Brian May
That book "Getting to yes" that somebody suggested I read appears to be this one: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=sjH3emOkC1MC http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/0143118757/ref=sr_1_1 Unfortunately no ebook, don't get confused with this ebook which is just an e

Re: [free-software-melb] Free software meeting wrap up

2012-02-26 Thread Ben Sturmfels
On 24/02/12 10:00, Bianca Gibson wrote: Mm, maybe those notes should go on the geek feminism wiki as well? Where they are now people who would be interested are probably not going to find them. Hi Bianca, Would you mind summarising these notes and adding the revelant points to the Geek Femini

Re: [free-software-melb] Free software meeting wrap up

2012-02-26 Thread Ben Sturmfels
On 23/02/12 22:29, Ben Sturmfels wrote: One recommendation discussed was to speak up if you notice bad behavior. This is especially important for the blokes who can have significant influence in these situations. Notes from the discussion: http://wiki.freesoftware.asn.au/encouragingWomen A go

Re: [free-software-melb] Free software meeting wrap up

2012-02-23 Thread Bianca Gibson
On 23 February 2012 22:37, Ben Sturmfels wrote: > On 23/02/12 22:29, Ben Sturmfels wrote: > > One recommendation discussed was to speak up if you notice bad behavior. >> This >> is especially important for the blokes who can have significant influence >> in >> these situations. >> > > Additional

Re: [free-software-melb] Free software meeting wrap up

2012-02-23 Thread Ben Sturmfels
On 23/02/12 22:29, Ben Sturmfels wrote: One recommendation discussed was to speak up if you notice bad behavior. This is especially important for the blokes who can have significant influence in these situations. Additionally, Amanda suggests that anyone looking for more information should ch

[free-software-melb] Free software meeting wrap up

2012-02-23 Thread Ben Sturmfels
Hi Folks, I just wanted to say a great big THANKS! to everyone who came along to the Free Software Melbourne discussion group last Thursday on encouraging women in free software. We had 16 people, our highest yet and over a third women. We heard some really interesting stories and ideas, which con