====== Introduction ======
Communicate provides a friendly environment where systems administrators are able to network and share solutions and discuss problems.
\\ \\
Participants may sit back and listen to the demonstrations and discussions. However, everyone is encouraged to share something even if it is just a interesting website or application.
\\ \\
[[:register|{{:multiple_images.png|}}]]
\\ \\
[[http://lucidsystems.org/communicate/|{{:rather_than_reinvent_communicate.png|}}]]
\\
\\ \\
===== Quick Communicate Links =====
* [[register|Registration]] (Let us know how many people to expect)
* [[meetings:|Meeting Notes]] (Further information on meetings topics)
* [[Event Calendar]] (See when the next meeting is taking place)
* [[Mailing Lists]] (Subscribe to meeting notifications)
* [[Directions]] (How to find your way to Communicate)
* **[[http://www.lucidsystems.tk/communicate/next|Next Meetings Notes]] (View and edit the notes for the next meeting)**
\\ \\
\\ \\
====== Meeting Details ======
The [[meetings:|Meeting Notes]] page has details regarding previous and upcoming meetings. This is also where the meeting topics are organized and where you will find discussion and links regarding Communicate topics.
[[register|{{:bucky_panorama.jpg?525|}}]]
Communicate is a place to meet and discuss information technology.
The meetings are focused on systems administration and problem solving.
If you are interested in collaboration then visit the [[collaboration tools]] page.
The [[where_and_when|next meeting]] is scheduled for 12:00 PM Monday 21st of September 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand.
/**
{{:communicate_flyer.pdf|Click here to download a flyer for the upcoming meeting}}.
If you are interested in hosting the meeting then please [[http://www.lucidsystems.org/contact|contact us]]. The September meeting will be held at [[directions|Magnum Mac]].
[[meetings/2009-december-7th|Scheduled topics]] include :
* Straming over TCP/IP : [[http://www.videolan.org/|VLC]] //Video Lan Client// (new topic)
* Hosting multiple sites : [[http://httpd.apache.org/Apache]] v2 Virtual Hosts (new topic)
* Wireless network deployment (further discussion).
* Keeping Documentation up to date (more on wiki's)
* [[http://www.ntop.org|ntop]] //Network Monitoring// (new topic)
* Transparent Proxy Servers (update)
* VMWare Fusion : Automated Backup (extended topic)
* Textmate Features (extended prize topic)
* Quick Keyboard Access : [[http://blacktree.com/?quicksilver|QuickSilver]] (new topic)
* Quick Look at OmniGraffle (extended prize topic)
* Mail Server : Dealing with SPAM (new topic)
* Reviewing Logs (continued topic)
* Apache Logs : [[http://www.linuxhaxor.net/2008/10/05/fun-way-to-view-logs-with-logstalgia/|logstalgia]]
* LBackup Logs : [[http://www.lucidsystems.org/tools/lbackup|email reports]]
* [[http://www.openssh.com/|OpenSSH]] (new topic)
* [[http://codesorcery.net/meerkat|Meerkat]]
* [[http://www.sshkeychain.org/|SSH Keychain]]
and many [[meetings/2009-december-7th|more than time ever allows for]]...
\\ \\
\\
*/
\\
\\
===== Presenting =====
If you are interested in presenting, please mention this when you [[register]].
Keep in mind that although you may present a topic, Communicate meetings are focused upon discussion and collaboration among attendees.
===== Prizes =====
There are some great prizes lined up for the July meeting. However, you must [[register]] and attend to be into win.\\ \\
Registered attendees go into the raffle for each prize. If you do not want to be part of a raffle you are welcome to tell the person who is drawing the raffle.
\\ \\
The raffle is generally drawn towards the end of the meeting. Each prize winner has there photo taken for promotional use.
\\ \\
\\ \\
====== Sponsorship ======
Communicate is free to attend thanks to our [[sponsors]].
If you are interested in sponsoring Communicate then [[http://www.lucidsystems.org/contact|contact us]].
\\
[[http://www.lucidsystems.org/dojo/|{{:dojo_logo.png?200|}}]]
The Lucid Programming Dojo is a place where you can up-skill and learn about the latest technologies and tools. Courses are open-ended and focused on the individual.