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2004/5 Programme
Come back to this page from time to time to check for amendments to the programme and more details on some of the sessions
as they become available.
Programme Summary
We hope that you will enjoy the range of topics to be covered. If there are other subjects you'd like to hear about, it's
never too soon to start thinking about the following year. Just drop us a note using the contact form.
Following our usual practice, we will send email reminders to each branch member of record just before each meeting.
Any unavoidable changes to the programme will be advertised on this page and notified to members by email.
We reviewed the wording of our meeting reminders in the light of the EU Directive on Electronic Communications (which came
into force in the UK on 11 December 2003) and now include a clear explanation of why individuals are receiving the message
and how to unsubscribe.
Programme cards are posted to branch members in mid-August. If, after allowing for postal delays, you didn't receive yours,
please let us know using the contact form.
Programme Detail
Computer Forensics - The role of the Expert Witness
| Date |
Thursday 16 September 2004
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| Time |
19:30 (Tea and Coffee from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
| Calendar Entry |
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| Speaker |
Prof. Neil Barrett BSc PhD CEng FBCS CITP
Neil Barrett is Visiting Professor of computer crime at Cranfield University and author of the
book Traces of Guilt.
Neil Barrett studied Mathematics and Computer Science at Nottingham University, graduating in 1983. Just two years later,
he gained a PhD and the university"s research prize; York University appointed him as the UK"s youngest lecturer in 1985.
In 1988 he left academe and became a consultant, specialising in UNIX and computer security.
Neil joined IRM plc as Technical Director in June 1999 and is responsible for the development of security policies and contingency plans, penetration
testing and computer forensic analyses. He has appeared in court as a computer expert in great variety of cases. A frequent
speaker at many conferences, Neil has also appeared on several programmes to discuss computer crime and is often asked to
give expert comment and opinions for the national and the specialist media.
His latest book, "Traces of Guilt" was published by Bantam Press in February 2004 (ISBN 0593051866) and is available from
amazon.co.uk and other online bookstores.
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The talk will cover the following topics:
- What is Computer Forensics?
- Issues of Evidence from Computers
- The Law and Computers
- Preparing statements for Court
- The Role of the Expert Witness
- Issues with the 'Trojan Defence'
- Examples of Cases.
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Predicting the Future with the Grid
| Date |
Thursday 14 October 2004
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| Time |
19:30 (Tea and Coffee from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
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| Speakers |
Dr. Keith Norman, Tessella Support Services plc,
Dr. David Frame, University of Oxford Dept. of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics
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Unlimited access to processing power and other computing resources will be a major driver in IT over the coming years. How
do we distinguish the hype from the reality?
Staff at the University of Oxford are partnering with Tessella to develop just such applications - and the reality is that
these applications are running now, with over 50,000 participants worldwide.
Dave Frame from the University of Oxford will talk on the climateprediction.net project, which aims to understand climate change over the coming decades. Keith Norman from Tessella will talk on other experiences
with distributed computing, and the future of the Grid.
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A lively debate on the merits of Windows, Open Source and the future of Operating Systems
| Motion |
The debate will be on the motion:
"This house believes that the enthusiasm for Linux and Open Source is a triumph of hope over reality"
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| Date |
Thursday 11 November 2004
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| Time |
19:30 (Tea and Coffee from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
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| Speakers |
For the motion:
- Paul Wood-Robinson, Technology Strategist, Microsoft
- Nick Manning, HP Ltd
Against the motion:
- Malcolm Yates, Novell Alliances EMEA, SUSE Linux
- Paul Tempest-Mitchell, Data Centre Practice Manager, Sun
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| Chairman |
We are delighted to be running this as a joint event with the Oxford University Computer Society
Their President, Joseph Mathewson, has kindly agreed to chair the debate.
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With Novell's acquisition of SuSE and the emergence of Sun's Java Desktop, some experts are arguing that Linux is ready for
prime time on the front end as well as the back end.
What do vendors have to say about this? Are the claims borne out by user experiences, or does Windows provide the most future-proof
platform for growth?
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BCS Oxfordshire Branch Christmas Lecture 2004
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There will be no Christmas Lecture and no December Branch meeting this year. None of the high profile speakers we were hoping
to invite has been able to come.
If you have any suggestions for future years, please let us know using the contact form.
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The Past, Present and Future of Academic Networking
| Date |
Thursday 27 January 2005
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| Time |
19:30 (Wine and nibbles from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
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| Speakers |
Dr Bob Day, Network Development Director
Tim Kidd. Production Services Director, UKERNA
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JANET, the UK's education and research network is 20 years old and connects over 16 million users in universities, colleges,
research councils and
schools.
The speakers will outline the history of the network and look at the challenges that they face in running and developing JANET
including the technologies that JANET employs and developments in network engineering.
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Auto Id: A Sixth Sense for Big Brother?
| Date |
Thursday 17 February 2005
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| Time |
19:30 (Tea and Coffee from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
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| Speaker |
Roger Willison-Gray, Steria Limited
Roger Willison-Gray has over 20 years experience in the field of RFID systems having worked on projects in the supply chain
and security for both public and private sector clients. He recently led the Steria team in winning a project at London Heathrow
Airport to manage the operation of taxis using RFID Tags.
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The emergence of wireless based 'Auto ID' solutions is revolutionising the supply chain and allowing both animate and inanimate
objects to have a unique identity which automatically monitors, tracks and traces their behaviour. Coupled with advanced data
management techniques this allows accurate and detailed analysis of information at a level previously not possible.
This technology will help reduce theft and fraud, improve public safety and provide much better management reporting. Like
all new technology it can be a force for good or misuse. What impact does this have for Civil Liberties?
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Visit to Science Museum Large Objects Storage Facility
| Date |
Thursday 10 March 2005
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| Time |
Afternoon |
| Location |
Science Museum Large Objects Storage Facility, Wroughton..Directions |
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An afternoon guided tour of some of the fascinating exhibits collected by the Science Museum but for which there is insufficient
display space in London.
The tour will be optionally preceded by a pub lunch near the Wroughton site. Travel by car sharing.
More details are on the Wroughton Trip page. We will cover the entry ticket cost for branch members but if you'd like to come we need you to fill in the booking form.
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Intellectual Property: What do I own?
| Date |
Thursday 21 April 2005
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| Time |
19:30 (Tea and Coffee from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
| Calendar Entry |
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| Speaker |
Jennifer Pierce, Partner at Charles Russell
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Intellectual property affects hardware, software and many aspects of computer and Internet use. Jennifer will explain what
the intellectual property terms of software licences mean in practice (such as terms relating to interfaces and decompilation),
some of the pitfalls of joint development and further development of licensed software. She will also cover the protection
of databases, web-sites, trade marks, domain names and other internet-related issues.
Jennifer is a contributing author to the new BCS book A Manager's Guide to IT Law.
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AGM and Mandatory Professional Recognition in the IT Industry - Future or Fiction?
| Date |
Thursday 19 May 2005
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| Time |
19:30 (Cheese and Wine buffet from 19:00) |
| Location |
Computing Laboratory, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford ..Directions and Map |
| Calendar Entry |
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| Speaker |
Charles Hughes, BCS Deputy President
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Starting this year, we will be holding the branch AGM in May in order to fit in with new BCS accounting procedures.
 AGM Agenda
After the business of the Annual General Meeting, preceded as usual by a light cheese and wine buffet, Charles Hughes will
lead off a debate on the BCS strategy to promote and establish professionalism in IT.
As the next President of the BCS, Charles Hughes will be central to taking Professional IT recognition through BCS membership
to industry, and the value in the BCS as the only professional IT body.
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