Richard M. Stallman to Speak at FLossEd

It is our pleasure to announce a conference keynote speech on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 7:30 PM by Mr. Richard M. Stallman, inventor of The Free Software License, a.k.a. the GPL, and  president of The Free Software Foundation.

Mr. Stallman, who is also known for the term "copyleft", will address the differences between Free and Open Source Software and why he thinks it is important for education to use only free software.  Today as businesses warm up to "open source", Mr. Stallman's views provide a critical perspective that must be considered by all who value individual rights.

Another reason members of the educational community should welcome Mr. Stallman is that he is represents that "smart kid" in your class who points out which rules are silly and which are not.  He works to remind us that "hacking" was originally not about hurting anyone, but rather was about clever fun.  He distinguishes hurtful "cracking" from playful "hacking":

It is hard to write a simple definition of something as varied as hacking, but I think what these activities have in common is playfulness, cleverness, and exploration. Thus, hacking means exploring the limits of what is possible, in a spirit of playful cleverness. Activities that display playful cleverness have "hack value".

("On Hacking")

Mr. Stallman has agreed to come to the first Free and Open Source Software conference in Thailand to spread his message and also to help us to raise funds for the establishment of the Foundation for Sustainable, Free & Open Learning Technologies ( เทคโนโลยีการเรียนรู้เสรีที่ยั่งยืน ).

Confirmed conference attendees are invited to Mr. Stallman's speech.  A speech-only ticket is available.  Donations to support our cause and Mr. Stallman's travel and lodging will, of course, be gratefully accepted.

What better way to start off your Friday night by revisiting the concept of freedom and software? Come be free and open and learn from Richard Stallman! Contact Flossed.org for more information on Richard Stallman's talk.

Sign up for the Richard M. Stallman Talk at FLossEdBk: October 31, 2009 at 7:30 PM, KIS International School

Planned Keynote speaker, Les Richardson, author of Open Admin for Schools will not be able to come to the conference as he is getting down to the important things in life like time with his family and staying near home after retiring from teaching. We have high hopes that Les, our friend via the Net for a long time, will be able to come next year.

We are glad to say that Les will be working with us from Canada, as usual, however, to help those interested in a powerful, reliable and tested Free Software solution for a Student Information System, Open Admin for Schools.

 

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• Rama 9 road
• Asok- Rachadapisek road
• Lad Prao road
• Sathorn Road- using the Lumpini-Rama 4 expressway
• Ekamai-Ramintra & Chaengwattana-Srinakarin expressways

From the MRT by Taxi

KIS is a five minute taxi ride from the MRT station Thailand Cultural Centre. The exit for the most direct route to the campus by taxi is Exit 3. Click below for a map which also includes directions from all access points.

Free MRT Shuttle Service

We are pleased to offer free shuttle bus service from the MRT Thailand Cultural Center Station as follows:

• Morning - From MRT Thai Cultural Center Station Exit 2 to KIS 07:45 hr.
• Afternoon - From KIS to MRT Thai Cultural Center Station 15:30 hr and 17:15 hr.

PLEASE NOTE Details not yet settled on shuttle buses.

Click here to download a map of our location (English Version)
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KIS International School ADDRESS:

Kesinee Ville Estate

999/124 Pracha-Utit Road 

Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10320

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Tel: +66 2 274-3444

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Food

Set 4 (meaning there are at least 3 other possible sets?)
3 Snacks 100 B/ person / each snack
Lunch – Buffet 300 B / person
Estimated cost per day: 600 Baht; 1,200 Baht for two days.
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Snack Buffet Lunch
at 8.00 am and 10.00 am
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* แซนวิชบาร์ - Sandwich Bar
* ทาร์ตบลูเบอร์รี่- Blueberry Tarts
* บราวนี่- Brownies
* ขนมปังกระเทียม- Garlic Bread
* คอร์นเฟรค/กล้วยหอม- Cornflakes/Bananas
* กาแฟเครื่อง/ชา/นม low fat- Coffee/Tea/Low fat Milk
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Lunch
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* ก๋วยเตี๋ยวราดหน้าทะเล- Noodles in thick gravey with Seafood
* แกงส้มปลาช่อนทอดผักรวม- Fish Curry Soup
* ไก่ห่อใบเตย- Chicken Wrapped in Pandanus Leaves
* บร็อคโคลี่ผัดกุ้ง- Stir-fried Broccoli with Shrimp
* ซี่โครงหมูอบยอดผัก- Steamed Pork ribs with Vegetables
* ปลากระพงทอดกระเทียมพริกไทย- Fried White Fish with Garlic and pepper
* เชฟเพิร์ดพายไส้หมู
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* สปาเกตตี้ซีฟู้ดรวมผัดน้ำมันมะกอกใบโหระพา- Spaghetti Seafood with Olive-Oil and basil
* ข้าวสวย- Cooked rice
* เฉาก๊วย- A kind of Chinese Vegetable Jelly Black in Color
* ผลไม้รวม- Mixed Fruit
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Snack at 2.00 or 3.00 pm
ค็อกเทลกุ้ง- Shrimp Cocktail
ปอเปี๊ยะทอด- Fried Dumplings
เฉาก๊วย- A kind of Chinese Vegetable-Jelly, Black in Color
ขนมปังเนยสด- Bread and Fresh Butter
ผลไม้รวม- Mixed Fruit
กาแฟเครื่อง/ชา- Coffee/Tea