Just passing the word along: Sonic Computing Organization (SCO) will hold a free workshop on using audio editing/processing tools. The attendees will learn how to manipulate recorded sounds using Apple’s GarageBand.

Those who are interested in creating artwork with sounds are welcomed to attend. No previous experiences on the audio editing program or music are necessary.

When: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12:30 pm
Where: Room MUB147 (Computer Lab at the Music Building)
Open to all UF students / staffs

P.S. GarageBand isn’t free, but it is cool. Learning a bit about audio editing / production can open lots of new ways to create culture: remixing, podcasting, music production, for example. If you’re OK with using Macs anyway (and I know a few of you are), check it out. If you’re more concerned with freedom, check out Audacity.

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Florida Free Culture presents:
Free Your PC
Monday, Jan. 23 and Tuesday, Jan. 24
10 am - 2 pm
Reitz Union Colonnade, UF campus

Get protection for your PC! Free software, games, and music.

We’ll be introducing Windows users to free / open source software (F/OSS) via a modified version of The Open CD. We’re also cleaning viruses and improving security, as well as offering free Creative Commons-licensed music.

Sponsored by Florida Free Culture, Student Government, the IT Security Team, and the Computing Help Desk.

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Next week, the Senate Committee on Commerce will hear testimony on the broadcast flag. In advance of the hearing, FFC president Gavin sent a letter to Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), who sits on the committee, to represent a constituent’s opinion.

Gavin’s letter is below. To contact Sen. Nelson yourself, click here.

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In preparation for its upcoming Free Your PC event, Florida Free Culture will host a training session for volunteers on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 11 am in Reitz Union room 283. Breakfast will be provided, courtesy of the Student Government Technology Cabinet.

At the training session (which should last no more than 1 hour), volunteers will learn how to use the fyPC installation software (a.k.a. “The Mostly Open CD”) and familiarize themselves with the workflow for the event. There have been some changes from the Fall. No special knowledge or skills are needed. Students as well as non-students are invited to volunteer.

Free Your PC will take place on Jan. 23 and 24, 10 am - 2 pm on the Reitz Union Colonnade. Volunteers are needed to staff the event, but need not stay the whole day. Volunteers unable to come to the Sunday training session should come to the Colonnade at 9:30 am on the 23rd to receive some brief training.

Hope to see you there!

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