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| DATE | 2003-04-10 |
| FROM | Mike Richardson - Jounal Committee NYLXS
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Article
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do we have a date (not just April)?
On 10 Apr 2003, Dave Williams wrote:
>
> I think Billy is correct. Here's the amended article:
>
> -- New Free Software Technology Center opens in Brooklyn --
>
> NYLXS, New York's busiest Free Software group, is at it again! This
> April they're opening the area's first Free Software Technology and
> Education Center in Brooklyn, NY. Located in one of New York's largest
> business districts, the NYLXS Free Software Education Center and
> Internet Cafe is a collaborative effort between Alex Shvartsman
> (http://66.150.119.242/cgi-bin/strategy/article.cgi?id=3980) and Ruben
> Safir.
>
> Alex is the owner of Kings Games, a computer gaming center which caters
> to players of "Magic, the Gathering". Ruben met Alex several months ago
> when Kings Games first opened. He found the place a comfortable
> environment for getting work done while enjoying a change of scenery
> from his office. The two quickly developed a fast friendship, and
> before long Kings Games was hosting its first installfest. A meeting of
> NYFairUse was held there, and from then on only good things started to
> happen. The creation of a Free Software Center is something NYLXS has
> been trying to accomplish for many months, and thanks to Alex's
> generosity it is now a reality.
>
> Kings Games had a huge space available in the venue's second floor
> overlooking Kings Highway. Several months ago the building was
> purchased by a bank which didn't want an upstairs residence. They
> offered Alex and his partners the floor, customized to their
> requirements. Alex and Ruben were already discussing the possibility of
> creating an educational center in the space, and the change in ownership
> plus the subsequent move opened up this possibility.
>
> Together they designed the entire basement (easily over 80 by 50 feet in
> area) to be usable as a Free Software educational facility and an
> Internet cafe. It was built to their specifications, and everything was
> looking good for both NYLXS and Kings Games.
>
> The NYLXS Board was informed of the plans, and current President Marco
> Scoffier agreed to invest in six new computers and provide technical
> support to Kings Games. A hardware recycling program has been
> implemented, and plans for both subsidized and non-subsidized
> educational programs are in place.
>
> According to Ruben, "This is the best opportunity yet for the New York
> City Free Software community to really spread its wings and provide
> unprecedented services to the public at large. Not only will it give
> people a chance to hang out and collaborate, but it also has serious
> long term possibilities as an incubator for Free Software projects and
> businesses. The room is huge and completely wired, the management at
> Kings Games is the best, and Alex is one of the most fair-minded
> individuals I've ever worked with. NYLXS members will be announcing
> hours at the facility when our experts and members will be available to
> help new users and others with Free Software issues and development.
> Overall, this is the most exciting thing to come out of the New York
> City Free Software community in a long time. It is going to be our
> ultimate asset."
>
> Alex is also excited about the prospects for the project. "We are
> really happy to establish a 'white hat' hacker community here in
> Brooklyn," he said. "The guys from NYLXS have amazing energy and
> enthusiasm, and only good things will come from that."
>
> Computer access will initially be available for non-NYLXS members at a
> rate of $5.00 per hour. You can also bring your own laptop computer and
> plug into the network. The Center's first open house meeting will be on
> Monday, April 21st, and scheduling for support personnel is currently
> being arranged. If anyone is interested in getting involved please
> contact Marco Scoffier at marco-at-nylxs.com, or any member of NYLXS
> (http://www.nylxs.com/).
>
> ____________________________
> NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
> Fair Use -
> because it's either fair use or useless....
> NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
>
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NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
Fair Use -
because it's either fair use or useless....
NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
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