Meeting Schedule for
Sunday, June 01, 2008

by Herbert Wong, Jr., caleditor@noccc.org - May 31, 2008 at 0:31:08

Main Meeting (2:00 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium)

NOCCC annual elections!

Ubuntu (Linux)

Sunday, June 01, 2008

Computer technician and Linux specialist Nathan Haines will show us the lastest incarnations of Ubuntu. It is time for you to consider switching to Ubuntu. We will provide a limited number of copies of Ubuntu 8.04 LTS CDs and Kubuntu 8.04 DVDs for you to try. It runs off the optical disk drive without installing on your hard disk drives.

Neal Bussett, the Ubuntu California Local Community (LoCo) Team leader will also be attending the meeting, along with at least one other local team member who was interested in NOCCC beforehand.

From www.ubuntu.com:
What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you'll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools. Ubuntu is and always will be free of charge. You do not pay any licensing fees. You can download, use and share Ubuntu with your friends, family, school or business for absolutely nothing.

We issue a new desktop and server release every six months. That means you'll always have the latest and greatest applications that the open source world has to offer.

Ubuntu is designed with security in mind. You get free security updates for at least 18 months on the desktop and server. With the Long Term Support (LTS) version you get three years support on the desktop, and five years on the server. There is no extra fee for the LTS version, we make our very best work available to everyone on the same free terms. Upgrades to new versions of Ubuntu are and always will be free of charge.

Everything you need on one CD, which provides a complete working environment. Additional software is available online.

The graphical installer enables you to get up and running quickly and easily. A standard installation should take less than 25 minutes.

Once installed your system is immediately ready-to-use. On the desktop you have a full set of productivity, internet, drawing and graphics applications, and games.

On the server you get just what you need to get up and running and nothing you don't.

What does Ubuntu mean?

Ubuntu is an African word meaning 'Humanity to others', or 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.

Presented by Nathan Haines, (www.nhaines.com).
Presentation coordinator: (programs@noccc.org).

Raffle

This month's raffle includes a IOGear GearJuice portable battery charger (hardware), Roxio Easy Media Creator 9 Suite (software), keyboard, LED lamp, and more.

The Member-only prize (requires member to wear badge to get a free ticket) will be a Vista Unleashed (book), flashlight, and ...

Consignment Table (Science Courtyard)

Consignment Table is only during months with eWaste collection.

NOCCC members take the opportunity to sell their computer wares for a small commission.
Consignment Table: Richard Miller (rrrmil@yahoo.com)

Linux (Science 306)

Linux operating system.
SIG leader: Bob Ray (bobcray@pacbell.net)

Microsoft Office (Science 109)

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Outlook and Excel interfaces with Internet Email (Gmail). Word interfaces with Outlook.
SIG leader: Tia Williams ()

Visual Programming (Science 111)

Visual C++ and Visual J++ for beginners.
SIG leader: Anson Chapman (aecrc@hotmail.com)

Internet Today (Formerly named Security SIG)(Science 131a)

Exploring security threats and development of a general plan for improving the NOCCC web site.
SIG leader: David Keays (davekeays@yahoo.com)

Digital Photography (Irvine Hall)

We will set up a Flickr.com account and explore the features. Then we will explore multiple, off-camera, remote- control strobe lights.
Attend the SIG and help pick future program topics.
SIG leader: Larry Klees (lklees@dslextreme.com)

Linux (Science 306)

Linux operating system for programmers and system administrators.
SIG leader: Bob Ray (bobcray@pacbell.net)

Microsoft Access (Science 109)

Microsoft Access is a powerful tool for organizing your data. If you keep track of your collections and lists in a spreadsheet, you need to learn how to used Microsoft Access. It is easier to use than ever before.
SIG leader: (Bob Dickson)

Understanding Operating Systems (Science 111)

Get help with DOS, Windows 3.1/9x/ME, OS/2, etc.
SIG leader: Charlie Moore (mooreca@aol.com)

PIG SIG (Argyros Hall Cafeteria)

Socialize and dine in Chapman University's fine dining hall (closed during summer months).

Hardware Essentials (Science 109)

Inkjet and Laser Printer Technology
The price of monochrome and color laser printers has plummeted in the past few years. We will look at why they might be the appropriate printer for you. Of course, inkjet printers seem to cost less. But after examining the TCO (total cost of ownership) you may find the cost is far higher than you think.
SIG leader: Herbert Wong, Jr. (NOCCCHWSIG@SingularityTechnology.com)

OS/2 (Science 131a)

Not meeting on June 01, 2008.
OS/2 news and installation.
SIG leader: Steve Schiffman (schiffman@attglobal.net)

PC Question and Answer (Irvine Hall)

The new features in NERO 8, U3 USB thumb drives will be discussed. Plus other questions answered and problems solved.
SIG leader: Jim Sanders (jsanders@ligasmicro.com)

Main Meeting (Irvine Hall)

See Main Meetings at top of page.
Presentation coordinator: (programs@noccc.org)

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