July 7 Digital Money
Ralf Pieper
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UUASC-LA
Unix Users Association of Southern California
Los Angeles County Chapter
July 2011 Meeting
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Ralf Pieper, Marc Bevrand, David Maust, Stephen Gornick
Digital Money
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Thursday, July 7th, 7-9 pm
Media Temple
8520 National Blvd.
Culver City, California, 90232
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Fiat currencies have existed for centuries and the transfer of
funds electronically have been in use for decades most recently
driven by commerce moving to the internet. The UUASC-LA
July 2011 presentation focuses on digital currencies and the tools
to work with them. There will be a specific coverage of BitCoin, the
digital currency that has been grabbing the tech news headlines
recently.
The presentation will start with an introduction by the speaker
coordinator and long time UUASC member Ralf Pieper followed
by the guest speakers including...
Marc Bevand whose background lies in computer and network security.
He has been involved in various open source projects related to
virtualization, cryptography, brute-forcing, general purpose GPU
computing, etc. He discovered Bitcoin in December 2010 due to its
connection to GPGPU computing, and thinks its clever use of
cryptography and openness has the potential to revolutionize certain
aspects of modern financial systems.
David Maust an avid Bitcoin miner whose presented Postifix and Subversion
at UUASC in past.
Stephen Gornick is frequent blogger and avid user of bitcoin.
This presentation should bring the attendees up to date on the current state
of digital currencies and provide for some interesting discussion between the
audience and the speakers.
After the meeting, you are invited to mingle with many of the chapter members
at UUASC-LA's new after meeting location once we figure out where that will be.
WARNING: People may take photographs and shoot video of UUASC-LA
meetings and social events. If someone is absolutely opposed to having
his or her photograph taken, that
person needs to please speak with the photographer.
Warning to photographers: You must have a person's permission to post
photographs in any public manner.
Driving Directions:
From the South via Interstate 405:
(Assuming South of LAX/Century Blvd. exit.)
Take the La Cienga Blvd. exit and enjoy the ride through the
La Cienga pass. Take a left on W. Jefferson and right on
National.
From the North via Interstate 405:
Take the 10 East and exit Robertson. As
you exit the freeway get into the second lane
from the left and make a quick right followed
by a quick left on to Venice Blvd east. Take
a right on National and then a right on
Hayden to look for parking.
From Downtown:
Take the 10 West and exit at Robertson.
Take a left on Robertson and the first
left on National followed by
a right on Hayden to look for parking.
Parking:
Public Parking is available on Hayden which intersects National.
Building:
The building is located on the Conjunctive Points complex which
includes Eric Owen Moss' conceptually challenging designs. Several of
Mr. Mosses' buildings (or portions thereof), are designated under Culver City's
Architecture as Art program.
Assuming you parked on Hayden, walk toward National, where you will see
the six story tower. Make a right on National and you will see a sandwich
board with the MT logo which marks the entrance to meeting room.
UUASC wants to especially thank Christina Veneroso and Media Temple for their
excellent hospitality, allowing us to meet in their facility, and
videotaping the presentations.
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UUASC is for all persons using UNIX either personally or professionally, or
interested in learning more about UNIX. We recognize all varieties of UNIX,
including (without prejudice) SCO, Linux, SVr4, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, and BSD.
This is a good place to meet others with similar interests and broaden your
skills and knowledge.