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Pockey Lam - Women In It
1. Women in IT & FOSS 20 th November 2009 Pockey Lam, President of Beijing Linux User Group [email_address]
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3. Perception of CS CS = Programming IT is boring I wouldn't be good at it! Working overtime all the time? Spending all day long in front of computer... No life! IT is difficult IT career? No future?
8. Pick from the best of both genders i.e. better solution meet both genders needs
9. Women have qualities Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said: "If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman." Common Believe: “ Behind great man there's always a great woman.”
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11. More female role models to inspire young women (business opportunity and IT career)
13. Value all kinds of contributions Volunteers meet up for GNOME.Asia Summit 2009
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15. Women Role Models in GNOME Founders of Beijing GNOME User Group Executive Director For GNOME Foundation Lead Organizer of GNOME.Asia Summit 2009 A picture of Hong Phuc
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