Software Free Day is a worldwide, annual celebration of free and open source software . Christchurch, NZ’s event (my home city) is happening at the South Christchurch Library from 10am – 4pm. No charge ( donations welcome), no need to register, take your own lunch and just turn up on the day. If you like what you learn you can then join a [...]
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Software Free Day
Posted in Computer training on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Great free computer classes for those living in Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted in Computer training on June 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Over the past few weeks I’ve been doing a computer graphic design course at Christchurch Polytechnic. This course is one of a number of free courses they run. I thought I’d give you some feedback on what I think about these courses. Positives They are free! There are a large number of courses on a wide range [...]
Feedback on using GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Programme)
Posted in Computer training on May 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recently I have been attending evening classes to learn to use GIMP. If you live in Christchurch, New Zealand I can highly recommend this GIMP evening class (held at Mairehau High School). It’s fun, the tutor is good and it only involves attending two, 2 hour sessions . GIMP is free software you can use to design graphics and manipulate your [...]
Women and IT
Posted in Computer training on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Recently I went to my first Geek Girl dinner. What a fantastic experience to meet all these interesting women who see the value in computing and new technologies. You don’t have to work in IT to go to these, you just need an interest in computers. The usual format is a speaker, dinner and then some [...]
Great conference for community workers interested in IT
Posted in Computer training on February 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In 2007 I attended the best conference I have ever been too. “Making links” is held in Australia once a year, in a different city each year. Concentrating on the community sector and IT it is filled with practical workshops and interesting keynote speakers and is worth the money. As a bonus, after the conference many [...]
