ClassesEducational lessons for all - beginners welcome. Topics often cover Free and Open Source Software Calendar ViewsJanuary 2007
January
22
End Date
WispPA Open House
Lilly, PA
January
29
End Date
First seminar on Linux and Open Source software
503 Main St. Lilly, PA
WispPA's exciting free seminar series on Linux and Open Source software.
* GPL - "free as in speech" not "free as in beer"
* Firefox - The Open Source browser
* Linux - The Open Source operating system
* FOSS - Free And Open Source Software
February 2007
February
5
End Date
February
12
End Date
The Linux Desktop and Live CD
Lilly, PA
Everybody goes home with a free cd!
Social Value
Ubuntu
Edubuntu
Debian
Gentoo
Knoppix
Burning an ISO
Demo, educate, and distribute
February
19
End Date
Developing a Technology Plan
Lilly, PA
Tech planning for NPOs and small businesses
IPCop
Workstations
Server
Web presence
February
26
End Date
March 2007
March
5
End Date
March
12
End Date
April 2007
April
2
End Date
Web 2.0
WispPa CTC
Digg, YouTube, MySpace, Wikipedia, iTunes, Google, Flickr, Web 2.0
* Blogs
* Internet Radio
* Podcasts
* RSS
April
9
End Date
TV 2.0
WispPa CTC
* MythTV
* PPC
* iPod
* iPhone
* iTV
* wii
* ps3
* xbox360
* blueray
* hd-dvd
* hdtv
* 4dtv
April
19
End Date
Ubuntu 7.4 Feisty Fawn Release Party
Lilly, PA
June 2007
June
30
End Date
RSS: Gmail, Google Reader, & Digg
Cresson Public Library
Still learning how to webmail and read the internet with RSS and Social Bookmarking? This basic course will lead you through signing up for a Google Account and covers the basics of content syndication. Intermediate users will also be able pick up a few tricks and tips they wouldn't have known!
July 2007
July
7
End Date
OSS: Intro to Open Source Software
Cresson Public Library
Open Source Software (OSS) has touched every aspect of the computer world over the last 15 years and changed the way Microsoft must compete for business. Learn the origins of Linus Torvalds and the philosophy of Free Software pioneers such as Richard Stallman and Bruce Perens. This seminar covers software from Firefox, Gaim, and Open Office to the Linux distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Gentoo and is perfect for anyone looking for alternative solutions to commercial proprietary software vendors.
July
14
End Date
CMS: Content Management Systems
Cresson Public Library
Publishing yourself online is easier now than ever before! With blogging programs, social networking sites, and content management systems at your disposal you don't need to be an expert to make your own website. We will take a look at the most popular free CMS tools and show you how to be a successful internet blogger.
July
21
End Date
MPG: Audio & Video Sharing
Cresson Public Library
If you're not publishing videos online right now, you're missing out on everything. Video sharing sites like YouTube, Revver, Metacafe, etc have quickly begun to change the landscape of both the television and movie industries. Learn how to use your webcam for popular applications such as Video SKYPE, leave video responses for others on YouTube, and become part of the community!
July
28
End Date
CWN: Community Wireless Workshop
Cresson Public Library
Wireless techology standards can confusing. With acronyms like WiFi (a,b,g,n,etc), WiMax, 3G, HSDPA, EV-DO, CDMA, EDGE who knows microwaves are flying through the air! Learn how regular citizens and homebrew hobbyists are taking back the airwaves with their own community wireless networks. CUWiN and WiFiDog software will be reviewed. Students are encouraged to bring their routers from home for further optimization.
August 2007
August
21
End Date
Plone 3.0 Release Party
Lilly, PA
October 2007
October
18
End Date
April 2008
April
24
End Date
July 2008
July
23
End Date
Intro to Office
Cresson Public Library
July
24
End Date
Intro to Office
Cresson Public Library
July
30
End Date
Intro to Internet
Cresson Public Library
July
31
End Date
Intro to Internet
Cresson Public Library
January 2009
January
20
End Date
Basic Computer Skills
Cresson Public Library
January
22
End Date
Basic Computer Skills
Cresson Public Library
January
27
End Date
Basic Internet Skills
Cresson Public Library
January
29
End Date
Basic Internet Skills
Cresson Public Library
February 2009
February
3
End Date
How to Post Your Resume Online
Cresson Public Library
February
5
End Date
How to Post Your Resume Online
Cresson Public Library
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