Reminder: BLU Desktop GNU/Linux SIG Meeting - How & Why to Root Your Android Device - Weds, Apr 3, 2013

[Will Rico]

When: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 6:30PM

Location: Akamai, 8 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA ­

Directions
http://www.akamai.com/html/about/driving_directions.html

*Important* Notes

        1) The location is different from our
           standard MIT meeting location.

        2) To ensure we have enough space & food, please
           send a quick email to me if you plan to 
           attend. You can reply to this email or
           email willrico at gmail.com.

        3) Akamai has generously agreed to provide space
           and 'free as in food' for this meeting.
           Thank you to our sponsor!
           http://www.akamai.com/

Summary

        How & Why to Root Your Android Device and/or 
        Install ROMs/Radios

Abstract

        Thanks to Android's use of Linux for its
        kernel, Linux is the most popular operating
        system in use by consumers in the world.  

        However, many people aren't taking advantage
        of the freedom this permits, but rather
        allowing themselves to be walled in by the
        proprietary interfaces that come with their
        Android devices.

        For April's meetup, we introduce you to a man
        with the keys to set you free.  Adam Stroud is
        the lead developer at RunKeeper and author of
        Professional Android Sensor Programming. He is
        a self-proclaimed "phandroid" and is an active
        participant in the Android virtual community on
        StackOverflow and Android Google groups.

Presentation Outline

        -- Why root/modify your Android device?
        -- What's the difference between "rooting" and
           installing a ROM or radio?
        -- Cool things you can do once your device is rooted
        -- Demonstration of rooting a device
        -- Q&A

RSVP Reminder

        To ensure we have enough space & food, please
        send a quick email to me if you plan to 
        attend. You can reply to this email or
        email willrico at gmail.com.

Transportation & Parking

        The Akamai office is a short walk from the Kendall
        Square T stop and other public transportation.

        Metered parking should be available near our
        location.

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