June 3 , 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:41 PM by President Chuck Horner. He explained building logistics and internet access. Harold Smith at the ticket table has 3" x 5" cards to write questions for discussion/answers at the end of the Meeting. No question on a 3"x 5" card at this meeting.
Chuck then presented the raffle prize, a Lite-On CD/ DVD Burner.
Clubhouse hours are (some) Saturdays 8:30PM -1:00 PM and Wednesdays 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The phone number is 510-537-4138.
PCC needs people to help out with programs and with publicity. We need to diversify the fun of helping organize presentations and getting the word out around town. If you want to know more, talk to Jan, Chuck, or Bayle.
SIG Announcements:
The Windows 7 SIG meets at Bud Gallagher’s house on the Saturday 8 days after the main meeting. In June, that will be the 11th. For conformation check the PCC calendar.
Jan Fagerholm runs the Spectacular Linux SIG which takes place on the last Saturday of the month. That will be the 25h this month. Will explore the newly released Gnome 3.0.
The Hardware SIG really a fixit SIG for both hardware and software, since most hardware problems turn out to be software problems. The SIG takes place the night after the main meeting at 8:00 PM at the Smiths’. If you’ve got a computer problem, bring it in and it will likely get fixed. More importantly, you’ll learn about fixing it yourself. And, please, bring all the documentation you can find. If you don’t have any immediate problems, come and enjoy learning how to fix someone else’s.
Presentation:
Members Verne Perry and Jan Fagerholm presented That Penguin Thang: what’s new and really usable in Linux.
Verne discussed the variety of Linux operating systems. He explained the difference of the 64 bit and 32 bit versions and the difference of the DVD and CD versions. This was a very popular topic that took nearly 2 hours because of all the interest and questions. Get your copy for free at Linuxmint.com. Both Jan and Vern demonstrated the newest Linux Mint version and discussed the working of the more interesting sections of the OS. Jan discussed how many of the "repair CD" for Windows system run on Linux. You can try Linux using the "Live Linux Mint" CD that can run via your DVD/CD or Flash drives without harming your Windows OS.
Elsie Smith gave out 6 free E-books certificates for interested members from O’Reilly Books and Media (www.oreilly.com). O’Reilly gives a 35% discount for orders through the PCC user group method. Contact Elsie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details.
After the break, winners of the door prizes were selected. Congratulations to each of them.
Thanks to Michael Wong for setting up refreshments.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 PM.
The next meeting will take place at the same location on July 1, 2011.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Wong, volunteer helper
