/etc 2007
The Eclectic Tech Carnival is marching into it's 6th year. We've covered a lot of ground. From Pula to Athens. From Belgrade to Graz. From Timisoara, Romania in 2006 to Linz Austria in 2007.
Every year our carnival has been a unique experience inspiring women to come together and share what they know about Free and Open Source Software in a women-only environment. We come together to teach ourselves about the F/LOSS tools we use to do our work or to make art, to discuss women in computing, to build a community of support and to perform and have fun.
The Eclectic Carnival 2007 will see women converging in Linz, Austria for the 6th Annual Eclectic Tech Carnival. It will take place in Austria with a strong Brazilian connection!
Where:
Linz, Austria
When:
11 - 15 July 2007
Cooperating partners:
servus.at (http://www.servus.at)
MAIZ (http://www.maiz.at)
Stadtwerkstatt (http://www.stwst.at)
Local Contact:
Ushi Reiter - ushi [DOT] reiter [AT] servus [DOT] at

Topics and Formats:
Workshops
Daily from about 11 am to about 6 pm (women only)
"My Home – My Computer – My Net"
Workshops focus especially on software used in everyday life/work. Alternative possibilities for software (open source, free software) should be linked with political background knowledge and practical application.
"My Home – My Privacy"
Addressing tools and online applications commonly used for staying in touch with friends and family all over the world (e.g. MSN, AIM, Skype, Orkut), closer look at how these tools work and what it says in the small print about terms and services and privacy, learning about possible alternatives.
How and Where I Leave Traces: Practical workshop demonstrating the path of a message sent along the way to the recipient, who can read it along the way ... What traces do we leave on the net?
Email is not Email: How does encryption work? Why should I encrypt my email? Who might be interested in my surfing behavior and why?
"My Tools"
Net Development: New tools for everyone – what is behind the hype of Web 2.0? Are we all contributing to a new boom that will make a few people richer again? Explanation of terms, which services are available and where should we exercise caution?
Ubuntu install workshop (possibly)
Drupal Basics: Introduction to the Content Management System Drupal
Worklabs
Worklabs offer a possibility for experimental ways of using technologies.
DIY – Beyond Digital
A very unusual approach for linking technical know-how with fun, political awareness and the taboo topic of sex, starting with an enjoyable introductory performance to convey how everyday objects can be reconfigured for very different purposes for more pleasure and enjoyment in life.
Performances / Interventions
Lectures (7.30 – 8.30 pm)
Topics include:
Public Geodata
Net Development
Free/Libre and Open Source Software
Informal Presentations
Informal presentations of current and ongoing projects and interests during the day
Music / Performance
Music / performance later each evening (open to the general public)

More event information to come soon!