John Adams, Waking Up to an Open World — Manchester Free Software March 17, 2009

John Adams, Managing Director of Mintra Limited, and member of Axiom Tech, will talk about the barriers to adoption of free software.

Manchester Free Software serves a growing need for a group in the Manchester area that focuses on free software. The group also covers topics which impact on the freedoms of computer users.

The purpose of this group is to:

• Increase awareness and promote the use of free software within Manchester.


• Provide a friendly and accessible community for individuals in Manchester to learn about and discuss free software, with particular emphasis on ethical considerations.


• Be a source of information regarding free software to individuals and organisations in Manchester.

Official Website: http://manchester.fsuk.org/