[Nottingham] [Talk] *Wed* 03/02/2010 From Switch On to Desktop

[Rory Holland]

What time is Big Wok?
Who is coming this time?
Cheers

On 15 February 2010 12:44, Martin <martin at ml1.co.uk> wrote:

> Martin wrote:
> > Folks,
> >
> > Note the change of day to *Wednesdays* for the talks meets. Good, bad,
> > or indifferent? Let me know please!
> >
> >
> > For our next talk the subject is a non-geekie view of what happens when
> > you switch on your PC through to when you see your desktop displayed.
> >
> > The essential details will be skimmed through so that an idea can be
> > gained of what is involved. I'm also very amenable to be plied with beer
> > later for the deeper geekie detail!
>
> Well, that proved to be a good move of day considering the turnout. By
> popular vote of number of people, we'll keep to Wednesdays for the talks.
>
> And as for the talk... Errmmmm... OK... So I didn't get past the first
> slide! Instead, lot's of audience participation so it became more of a
> discussion/tak. Hopefully, all got the idea of what steps are run
> through both for the PC hardware and the various software to ultimately
> put a pretty picture up for your desktop.
>
>
> Requests for future talks are welcomed. What do you want to hear or to
> know about?
>
>
> And the Navvy revamp continues. They've got WiFi working, they're
> serving food. And best of all, they're lining up a good selection of
> real ales. The ones sampled on the night were certainly good. They're
> also working on a website to publicise the place:
>
> http://www.lock6.co.uk/
>
> (For those that might not have noticed, they're at Lock #6 on the
> Nottingham & Beeston canal. ;-) )
>
>
> Next meet is a foodie social Thursday 18/02/2010 this week at the Big Wok.
>
> Cheers All,
> Martin
>
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