091 Labs

We in 091 Labs are kicking off our 2013 classes with a bang!

Starting next week are a series of 4 introductory classes in both Linux and Python. Due to the many requests we’ve received over the last year, we’re going to try an experiment with these. Attendees are given the option of choosing one of three time tracks to attend for either and that is the time they attend every week. More info on the classes below

The price for attending is €5 per class for 091 Labs members (€20) and €10 per class for the Public (€40) paid in advance online or at the first class. Links to the various Eventbrites below.

Intro to Python

What you will learn

Start with the basics of programming and how they are dealt with in Python3, moving through functions, data structures, and classes before explaining correct code style. Then stepping into more advanced topics of data handling and files, using the underlying operating system. Following that we’re delve into some functional programming, packaging and installing programs, and some basic server and web templating.

Times

• Tuesdays from 1pm – 3pm weekly from February 5th (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) – dates changed to February as per update below
• Tuesdays from 7pm – 9pm weekly from February 5th (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) – dates changed to February as per update below
• Saturdays from 2pm – 4pm weekly from February 9th (9th, 16th, 23rd, 2nd)

Eventbrite

http://www.eventbrite.ie/event/5247276746

Intro to Linux

What you will learn

What Linux is and how to interact with it in a more in depth nature. We’ll bring you from installation through the structure of Linux, to command line and manipulating data, then user and group management to remote access.

Times

• Wednesdays from 1pm – 3pm weekly from February 6th (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) – dates changed to February as per update below
• Wednesdays from 7pm – 9pm weekly from February 6th (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th) – dates changed to February as per update below
• Saturdays from 5pm – 7pm weekly from February 9th (9th, 16th, 23rd, 2nd)

Eventbrite

http://www.eventbrite.ie/event/5254761132

UPDATES

1: Just made a correction to the blog post. The Saturday classes of Python are from 2pm to 4pm and the Linux from 5pm to 7pm. Many thanks to Alan for noticing the error!

2: We’ve just reschedule the weekday classes by two weeks. Details on this blog post

The knitting circle will have its next meeting at the labs on Saturday, January 12th from 4 to 7pm. The knitting circle is open to knitters of all skill levels. It provides a social and collaborative workspace, and help is available for people just starting out.  Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month.

All attendees are encouraged to bring their own supplies, as only a few spare needles are available. Attendance is free for members, and €2 for everyone else. All money goes to the upkeep of the Labs. Any questions can be directed to maraley42 [at] gmail [dot] com.

Hi folks:

The fine folks at the Galway Home Brewers Club will be having their December meeting (and kicking off their Christmas party) tonight around sevenish. It’ll be a closed-doors event – just members of the Home Brewers Club, and members of the ‘Labs, and there’ll be a few drinkies being had. Around nineish, the party will transfer to a nearby drinking establishment; most likely the Salt House.

Screening of “One Day on Earth”, a collaborative film made in every country on Earth on 10/10/10.

Around the middle of last year, I came across a Kickstarter (or rather was pointed at it by Aaron) that really caught my interest. The idea was that on one day in 2010, specifically 10/10/10, poeple from countries all over the world were asked to film their lives, surroundings and communities with the aim of telling a story of humanity in the start of the 21st century. The story would be a collaborative effort in more than one way. As well as drawing on the many short films, it was to use a now commonplace, but at the time quite novel means of funding. I decided to join the many other Kickstarters and contribute $100 on behalf of 091 Labs. After quite some time, the film was compiled and produced, and eventually, the DVD made its way to Galway.

We will be holding a screening at 091 Labs at 7pm on the 16th of December. All are welcome. All donations to 091 Labs.