[HLUG] [Fwd: Charity & Community ICT Conference 16th November 2005 Herefordshire]

[Julian Robbins]

Hi

I'm considering going along to the event mentioned above as part of a 
HLUG group. As Sian, and Jackie and others at Herefordshire in Touch and 
Community First are very keen on promoting Open Source and Linux, it 
would be great if a couple of us could go along to promote our LUG, and 
offer advice and help to the community and voluntary sector where we can.

There's an awful lot of good knowledge stored in the LUG, and charities 
especially could make use of it, thereby spending their hard earned 
funds in more useful places than lining the pockets of Mr Gates i.e. 
Open Office over MS Office.

You don't necessarily have to know a huge amount about Linux/Open Source 
but to be an advocate just be enthusiastic about the subject.

If you are interested, please get in touch.

Julian

> Dear All
> Just in case you haven't already heard about our fantastic ICT 
> conference on 16th November, I've attached the flyer and booking form 
> or you can book online through our website _www.itshere.org.uk_ 
> <file://www.itshere.org.uk>  We'll be covering many of the key ICT 
> issues for charities and community groups like finance software, 
> databases, security, websites and planning. We'll also be looking at 
> some innovative and free technologies for reducing costs, reaching new 
> markets and supporting disadvantaged users: internet telephony, open 
> source software, online citizenship, ICT accessibility for elderly and 
> disabled users.  Book now to ensure you get a place or pass the e-mail 
> on to someone you think might be interested.
>
> Hope to see you there
> Best wishes
> Sian
>