[sf-lug] Fwd: (Git) PeepCode & Pizza, Tuesday 12/4

[jim stockford]

>        Free Food!  Free Movies!  Free Software!
>
> Come watch the newly released PeepCode screencast on Git,
> Linus Torvalds' distributed source-code management system.
>
> The plan is to munch on pizza, then watch a PeepCode video,
> with occasional pauses for questions, etc.  Reactrix uses
> Git extensively, so we can answer _some_ questions.  We're
> also hoping that some helpful wizards may show up...
>
> This inaugural PeepCode & Pizza gathering is made possible
> by the generosity of PeepCode and Reactrix Systems.  The
> meeting will be held at the Reactrix offices in Redwood City
> from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, December 4.
>
>
> About Git
>
> Git is a distributed source-code management system, written
> by Linus Torvalds and used since 2005 on the Linux kernel.
> In his fun, opinionated Tech Talk, Linus explains why fast,
> reliable, and (most of all) distributed SCM systems rock:
>
>   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XpnKHJAok8
>
> Additional information on Git can be found at:
>
>   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Git_(software)
>   http://git.or.cz/
>
>
> About PeepCode and Reactrix Systems
>
> PeepCode (http://peepcode.com) produces economical, well-
> produced screencasts on technical topics (e.g., Capistrano,
> Git, httperf, Prototype.js, Rails, RJS, rSpec, TextMate).
>
> Reactrix develops and supports video-based interactive
> advertising devices.  Generally, these are placed in malls,
> theaters, etc.  We use a variety of Open Source technologies,
> including C++, Capistrano, Git, Linux, OpenGL, Perl, Rails,
> and Ruby.  Yes, we're hiring!
>
>     http://www.reactrix.com/
>     http://www.reactrix.com/index.php
>     http://www.reactrix.com/careers.php
>
>
> When:
>
>   Tuesday, December 4, 2007
>
>   6p - 7p   chat, munch pizza, etc.
>             Reactrix demo machines will be available.
>
>   7p - 9p   watch a PeepCode screencast, with pauses
>             for questions, discussion, etc.
>
>   9p - ??   retire (perhaps) to a local pub
>
>
> NOTE:  RSVPs (rdm at cfcl.com) are greatly appreciated; help
>        us to know how much pizza (and what kind) to order!
>
>
> Where:
>
>   Reactrix Systems, Inc.       650-980-2700
>   301 Chesapeake Drive
>   Redwood City, CA
>
>   Map:         http://tinyurl.com/27b22y
>   Directions:  http://www.reactrix.com/driving_directions.php
>
> -- 
> http://www.cfcl.com/rdm            Rich Morin
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>
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>