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SIG, Event and Class Calendar
Fee Linux 101 (1 July 2008) Category : SIG How would you like to get thousands of dollars of software free? Would you like it to be very stable and reliable software that is resistant to attack by bad guys and malicious software and fun to use at the same time? Would you like to meet some really sharp masters of the various distributions of Linux? Would you like to get your small office/home office computerized without going broke buying software that has to be rented on a yearly basis? We will introduce you to all of this and more in the Linux 101 SIG over a three month cycle, then repeat it with some new information added each cycle. Our goal is to help you get to know Linux an ... Fee: US$ 0 Read more TC User Group West (1 July 2008) Category : SIG Our group promotes candid conversation on stock charting without the intimidation that could exist in a larger group. The group consists of some experienced traders as well as those who are just getting their feet wet. Our primary function is that of a workshop. We meet and discuss stocks and trading methodologies and present new ideas. SIG Leader: Geroge Sargent Fee: US$ 0 Read more Build or Buy a Computer (2 July 2008) Category : SIG Have fun while learning & sharing the PC build experience! At the Build or Buy weekly discussion session, attendees may expect coverage of all aspects of building and buying PCs, from specifying motherboards to digital audio/video technologies. Special build sessions are usually held quarterly. Watch for upcoming special events and guest speaker announcements. All are encouraged to attend - we're here to help those who are willing to help themselves. Building your own PC can be a rewarding experience. SIG Leader: Gil Boyd Fee: US$ 0 Read more Windows OS (2 July 2008) Category : SIG Programs cover topics of interest to users of various Windows OS's SIG Leader: Jeff Boggan Fee: US$ 0 Read more A+ (3 July 2008) Category : SIG A+ SIG will give members hands-on experience while studying for the A+ certification or just exploring what's indise your computer. Not only will we review subjects covered by the PC Upgrade SIG, we will delve more deeply into the inner workings of the PC and its operating systems. We'll even have lots of practice tests so you will be ready to take your certification tests when it's time. Members (newbies as well as those more knowledgable) will get hands-on experience working with the entire PC, including motherboards, video cards, USB ports and other stuff found inside that funny looking box, tall or flat. Anyone who wants to find out ... Fee: US$ 0 Read more Laptop Investors (3 July 2008) Computer Investing (4 July 2008) Category : SIG The Computer investing SIG was formed to combine members of the HAL-PC Mutual Fund SIG and the American Association of Individual Investors Computer SIG in order to look at all forms of investing used by the members. As members brought more knowledge and experience, the number of financial programs increased. Members demonstrate the programs they use to assist in making investment decisions. We welcome new members who bring a lot or no knowledge to the group. We are continually looking for people who are willing to share their experiences with us and make presentations to the group. We intend to learn from each other. The computer inve ... Fee: US$ 0 Read more Microsoft Server (4 July 2008) Category : SIG Microsoft is changing the names of its server certifications - so the MCSE SIG is now the Microsoft Server SIG! The SIG will begin studying Server 2008 on September 5th, using the Microsoft Self-Paced Training books. Over the next year, the SIG will review the three books preparing for the exams leading to the Server 2008 Administrator certification. These provide a good survey of Server 2008, even though many SIG members are interested only in learning about Server 2008 rather than taking the exams. The SIG will have four Server 2008 installations for hands-on training. The technical sessions will be lead by Jim Francis, who has 20 y ... Fee: US$ 0 Read more Multi-Media/MIDI (5 July 2008) Category : SIG Music software has come a long way since the first version of "Cakewalk", a DOS MIDI sequencing program, inspired the formation of the MIDI SIG in the early 80's. There are several programs used by SIG members, in particular "Cubase" and "Ableton Live". Cubase is a series of MIDI, music sequencer and digital audio editing computer applications, created by the German firm Steinberg. It offers recording, producing and mixing of sounds in order to make music production for distribution on CDs or the internet. Most of the facilities in recording studios are now available for computer owners using Cubase or other similar products. Ableton Liv ... Fee: US$ 0 Read more Samba & Network Administration (5 July 2008) Category : SIG Samba is the free software program that allows Unix computers to join MS Windows Workgroups & Domains. Samba is applicable to both the business user an the home network. This SIG is working through the examples in the book Samba 3 by Example. The SIG also covers hybrid and open source networking. SIG Leader: Rick Archibald Fee: US$ 0 Read more
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