[svlug-announce] SVLUG General Meeting, September 5th, Nokia's maemo development platform for handhelds

[Mark Weisler]

Join the Silicon Valley Linux Users Group (SVLUG) this coming Wednesday to 
learn about maemo, a software development platform for handheld (mobile) 
devices. Mobile devices and applications are among the hottest developments 
in technology now. Maemo is from Nokia, a pioneer and continuing global 
leader in mobile communications.

 WHEN:

   Wednesday, September 5th, 2007
   7pm-9pm

 MAIN PRESENTATION:

   TOPIC:
The Ultimate Linux Handheld and Its Software Development Platform - maemo

   PRESENTED BY:

Tapio Tolvanen, Senior Software Specialist - Architect for Nokia Multimedia's 
Convergence Products.
  
 TOPIC SUMMARY:
 
In this presentation, you will learn about the Nokia Internet Tablets
both from a hardware and software perspective. Hear an overview of the 
operating system's architecture and features as
well as discover the secrets of the application development platform.

   ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
 Tapio Tolvanen is currently a Senior Software Specialist - Architect for
 Nokia Multimedia's Convergence Products. Tolvanen has been defining
 architectures and guiding the development of several applications
 creating engaging and compelling Internet Experience on Nokia's first
 Open Source based platform - maemo. Prior to this, Tolvanen has been
 developing several applications and products on Nokia's platforms,
 including Series 40, S60 and maemo in Europe, Asia and the U.S.A.


 NIFTY OF THE MONTH:

   To be announced.

 LOCATION:

   Symantec  (formerly Veritas Software Corp.)
   VCAFE Facility
   350 Ellis Street  (near E. Middlefield Road)
   Mountain View, CA 94043

   Directions on how to get there are listed at:
   http://www.svlug.org/directions/veritas.php

   We've tried our very best for these directions to be accurate.
   If you have any improvements to make, please let SVLUG's volunteers know!
   webmaster {at} svlug -dot- org


 MEETING REFRESHMENTS:

Robert Half Technology (http://www.roberthalftechnology.com) will be 
graciously providing refreshments for this meeting.


 POST-MEETING GATHERING:

   If you just can't get enough, a smaller group usually goes to a local
   restaurant/diner after the meeting.  We'll announce the restaurant
   selection at the meeting.


 We look forward to seeing you there!
-- 
Mark Weisler