Group: Manchester/2010-03-16

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The Semantic Desktop, SPARQL and You!

Rob Taylor will be giving a version of his FOSDEM 2010 talk The Semantic Desktop, SPARQL and You!

"You've probably heard about the Semantic Web and the Semantic Desktop. But what lies behind the buzzwords? Let's look together at at effective examples, running code and actual applications. Be inspired, tame the sparql beast and join the future of desktop computing!"


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"Rob Taylor: Managing Director, Codethink Ltd - Rob has been developing software since he was just nine years old. His personal focus has always been on working with powerful middleware and frameworks with the aim of providing a far more compelling user experience. Having been educated in Mathematics and Computer Science at Cambridge University, Rob began working on embedded Linux systems back in 1999. In January of 2007 Rob founded Codethink Ltd, an Open Source consulting company that aims to Provide Genius wherever it's needed. He continues to attract like-minded individuals with a variety of specialist skills to the company with the aim of driving forward Open Source technologies and providing expert consultancy to businesses around the world."

The meeting will take place at the usual time, 7pm, at the Lass O'Gowrie pub on Charles Street in Central Manchester. We will be located in the Salmon Room upstairs, although there will be people around a little earlier downstairs (probably sampling the food and drinks on offer). Just ask at the bar if you can't find us. The Lass website has full details of how to get there and the fine selection of food and drink available. The venue also provides wifi.

If you would like five minutes to tell us about something, please contact us.

  • Location: The Lass
  • Date: 2010-03-16
  • Start time: 19:00
  • Finish time: 20:30

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