[vox] [fwd] ACCU meeting on Wednesday 'Nokia's Maemo platform' [Mtn View]

[Bill Kendrick]

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When:      Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Topic:     Architectural introduction to Nokia's Maemo platform
Speakers:  Tapio Tolvanen and Victor Brilon
Time:      6:30pm doors open
   7:00pm meeting begins
Where:     Symantec
   VCAFE building
   350 Ellis Street (near E. Middlefield Road)
   Mountain View, CA 94043
Map:       <http://tinyurl.com/334rv5>
Directions: VCAFE is accessible from the semicircular courtyard
between Symantec buildings <http://tinyurl.com/2dccgc>
Cost:      Free
More Info: <http://www.accu-usa.org>

In this presentation, you will learn about the Nokia Internet tablets 
both from a hardware and software perspective. Explore the devices, 
applications and communities, hear the features and study the architecture 
of the operating system and hardware configuration. Also discover the 
essentials of the application development platform, ranging from application 
frameworks to development tools.

Tapio Tolvanen is currently a Technology Manager for Linux Computers in 
Nokia. He has also been defining architectures and guiding the development 
of several applications creating engaging and compelling Internet Experience 
on Nokia's Linux platform - Maemo. Prior to this, Tapio 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.

Victor Brilon is a Senior Product Manager working with Linux devices in 
Nokia. He is responsible for strategic technology collaborative efforts on 
the Linux platform with external partners. Victor has over 15 years of 
experience in working with emerging technologies, including wireless 
applications and Open Source software. Previous to Nokia, he was an 
entrepreneur and the co-founder of the largest wireless developer Web 
property. Earlier, Victor was a Senior Consultant Systems Engineer at EDS, 
where he led an engineering team in developing innovative Internet-based 
technologies and practices.  

---- Upcoming ACCU talks -----

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Speaker TBA
Topic TBA

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Bryan O'Sullivan
"Haskell for the Real World"

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The ACCU meets monthly. Meetings are always open to the public and are free 
of charge. To suggest topics and speakers please email Walter Vannini 
via walterv at gbbservices.com

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