7:00pm Linux 101 discontinued Category : SIG Fee : US$ 0
The Linux 101 meeting is for anyone who is getting started with Linux,
or thinking about starting to use Linux.
Switching to Linux requires a bit of relearning, just as switching
from Windows XP to Windows 7 requires some relearning. But once you
get started, Linux is easier to use than Windows. If you think you
have to compile software yourself or learn to use the command line,
then you haven't seen Linux in the last few years.
Discussions are directed by the questions of the participants, and
typically include:
1:00pm Build or Buy a Computer Category : SIG Fee : US$
BuildOrBuy meets at Fair Haven United Methodist Church.
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.
6:00pm A+ Category : SIG Fee : US$
A+ SIG will give members hands-on experience while studying for the A+ certification or just exploring what's inside 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 knowledgeable) 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 t ...
Read more
10:00am Computer Investing Category : SIG Fee : US$ 0
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.
...
Read more 6:30pm Microsoft Server Category : SIG Fee : US$ 0
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.
9:00am Beginning Windows Category : SIG Fee : US$
SIG for anyone running a Windows Operating System. Don't feel lost - let us help you find your way around your computer!
SIG Leader: Todd Rosen utmr@hal-pc.org Read more 9:00am Database & GUI Design Category : SIG Fee : US$ 0
We cover all areas of database and GUI development with Microsoft products. We are covering development with Visual Studio using both C# and VB.net. We will cover different aspects of GUI design with MS Access as people want. We also cover aspects of SQL Server, user-defined functions, stored procedures, views and table design that developers deal with. Because of the difficulty of learning from lecture style workshops, we have changed the format to a more hands-on approach. We ask that you bring your notebook in with you to work through the examples with us. We feel that getting the examples on your own machine and typing them in yourself wi ...
Read more 10:00am Saturday PC Workshop for PCs Category : SIG Fee : US$
Saturday PC Workshop for PCs. Please bring software related to your PC issue.
SIG Leader: Greg Trimble ...
Read more 1:00pm Internet 101 Category : SIG Fee : US$ 0
Introduction to the Internet
SIG Leader: Todd Rosen Read more 2:00pm Linux discontinued Category : SIG Fee : US$ 0
Bi-monthly meeting of the Houston Linux Users Group. Presentations are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Check the website for information on this month's programs and more.