Talks
Thursday Talks
On Thursdays our presenters discuss current topics of interest that they have researched. Recent topics include those below.
Follow the links to see the presentations and notes which include links to further information and (mostly) free software.
Please contact a member of the committee to suggest future topics.
Computing Trends
- Mobile Computing - Fredrik -June 5th 2008
- Cloud Computing - Fredrik - October 16th 2008
- Computing Differently - Netbooks and Internet developments - Fredrik - January 22nd 2009 -and here's an article which backs up Fredrik's ideas: The Netbook Effect: How Cheap Little Laptops Hit the Big Time
- I've Got Vista....and I wish I hadn't.... - Fredrik - February 12th 2009
- Collaborative Computing Links to Galaxy Zoo, BOINC and other sites which enable you to contribute to world-wide projects, whether by donating your time, or the time that your computer is on, but idle. Huw Griffith, David Decker and Chris B-J - April 2009
- Vioce and Video over IP, Skype - Fredrik - May 2009
- Social Networking - FaceBook, TWITTER, etc - Fredrik - May 2009
- The Changing Face of the IT World - Harold Kroll- June 11th 2009
- A quick Tour of Windows 7 - Peter Bayliss- Oct 22nd 2009
Internet
- Cool Websites- Diane and Chris's picks of well designed websites - April 17th 2008
- Using on-line Translation and Browsers compared - Chris B-J October 2008
- Firefox add-ons - Chris B-J April 2009
- Desert Island Websites to amuse and inform you in your solitude - Chris B-J October 2009
- Browsers compared - There are several, free alternatives to Internet Explorer, and these have a growing user share. A look at Chrome, Firefox and Opera. Fredrik Wengelin and Chris Betterton-Jones October 2009
- Viral Marketing / Advertising Viral Marketing and Advertising is basically about getting people to talk about products or services and using the power of the internet to pass the message around. Like a virus, the "message" spreads in a cascade and can reach millions at low cost. It can be very successful…or backfire…and can be used to attack as well as advertise a product. - Chris Betterton Jones October 2009
Video
- Linking Video clips - Sylvia -June 12th 2008
- Streaming and downloading video- Lots of links from Chris B.J - March 13th 2008
Music
- IT in the Music industry- Forum chaired by Chris B.J - March 12th 2009
Free Software
- Free software - Lots of links from Scotty and Chris B.J - January 2008
- Backup Slideshow - Peter - October 27th 2009
- Picasa Extras .... - Sylvia Winterbottom - March 19th 2009
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