December Gathering: Keyboards, Firewalls, and open mics, oh my

Software Freedom First Saturday: The Gathering

Start your month off right, by building software freedom with your technical friends.

Featuring:

1. Moar, better keyboards by David L. Willson
2. Messing With Coworkers: Per-User Restrictions with NFTables feat Aaron Brown
3. Give a talk - you could be here!

Bring:

1. A machine, preferably Linux
2. A question or an idea
3. Maybe a show and tell

Event Details:

1. ⌨ Why do keyboards stagger off to the left? Did you know that QMK is software libre firmware for fancy keyboards? Did you know that you can get started with fancy keyboards for $40? Can you live on 47 keys? Mattia says 34 keys is all you need! Let's hack a keyboard! :-)
2. 💻 NFTables are so powerful, not only can you keep colleagues on their toes with tailored restrictions, but you'll also master network security while enjoying the art of controlled chaos in the workplace! 😎
3. 🎯 Open Mic for presentations! If you have something you'd like to ask about, discuss, or demo -- now is your chance!

There is a value for value ask of most events, this month is:

• 16 USD: https://paypal.me/sfs303/16
• Or Pay What You Choose: [pwyc@sofree.us](http://mailto:pwyc@sofree.us)

Venue:

This is a hybrid event, in-person preferred.

When you register, you'll be asked whether you're planning to participate in-person or online. We need to know so we can plan seats, beverages will be available, as well as snacks.

We use Jitsi (it's like Zoom) for our online classroom:

• https://meet.jit.si/sfs-gathering (alternatively BBB)

- We also have Mattermost for sharing notes, leaving links, and messaging.

Doors and BBB open at 8:30am.

Those that get there early will take a vote for the rally track before presentations begin (to let everyone know the show is beginning and to take a seat or turn up volume):

• Groundislava - Micro Impasse (1:27)
• Jan Jaap Doeven - Oil Spill Hoedown (1:20)

This post may change as details resolve.