Software Freedom Day 160917 South Library
Hello, this Saturday is Software Freedom Day 2017, September 16th - www.softwarefreedomday.org... - an education celebration event from 10am to 4pm in the South Learning Centre lab of South Christchurch Library, at 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere. Access is through rear door of the building - my.christchurchcitylibraries.com...
SFD demonstrates alternative computer desktop environments like GNU/Linux and BSD - Unix operating system descendants - providing installation help for new users.
Emphasis is on computer security, extending the life of desktop and laptop hardware, discovering new creative tools and helping to improve public ICT independent skills.
Come join the community fun of Software Freedom Day this Saturday - an annual Christchurch event since 2004.
Links for more information: www.distrowatch.com... +
bethere.co.nz... +
wiki.softwarefreedomday.org... +
www.infohelp.co.nz... +
www.facebook.com...
All welcome on SFD!
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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58.6% Human-centred experience and communication
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13.3% Critical thinking
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25.4% Resilience and adaptability
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2.8% Other - I will share below!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14% ... It is complicated
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