This Thursday night its the StL Linux meeting - http://www.stllinux.org at the Indian Trails StL County Library "Podcasting with Audacity," by Scott Granneman If you are interesting in podcasting & how audio files are made... Abstract: Audacity is universally recognized as the number one software program for creating podcasts. Hundreds of thousands of amateurs and professionals alike have created podcasts using Audacity. In this talk, based on his recent book "Podcasting with Audacity," Scott will go over the basics: how to install Audacity, plug in your microphone, record your first podcast, and get it on-line as quickly as possible. In addition, he'll cover podcasting-specific topics, such as adding background music and conducting interviews. Even if you don't use Audacity for your podcasts, you'll still learn a lot of helpful information. If you do use Audacity, you'll learn some things you didn't know! Bio: Scott Granneman is an author, educator, and entrepreneur in St. Louis, Missouri. Scott has written four books - Don't Click on the Blue E!: Switching to Firefox, Hacking Knoppix, Linux Phrasebook, and Podcasting with Audacity - and contributed to two: Ubuntu Hacks and Microsoft Vista for the IT Security Professional. In addition, he is a monthly columnist for SecurityFocus, and for Linux Magazine. He is an Adjunct Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, teaching courses on technology, security, and the Internet. As a Principal of WebSanity, he plans, develops, and hosts websites for clients in nine states using a Unix-based content management system. He has given presentations all over the United States, and loves speaking to people. Scott is a former VP of SLUUG. 7pm with beginners session at 6pm & Q&A @ 6:45