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September, 2008 - Events
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 6:30PM - Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
Understanding Database Management Systems
Presented by Grant Lee
Just what is a Database Management System (DBMS) as opposed to a simple database? While DBMS’s are used behind the scenes by every business (small and large) in some manner, they can be used by you to manage “lists” of things you own like books, DVD’s, CD’s, contacts, assets, etc. Grant will explain how Word, Excel, Works, Access, Filemaker, and the very high-end products like Oracle, IBM’s DB2, and Microsoft’s SQL Server are used to manage data.
Grant Lee is a Lincoln Hills resident and also a professor of computer security and networking at Solano Community College. He has also worked at IBM in the field of database design.
Door Prize: Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 ($350 in stores!)* * Donated by Microsoft Mindshare
NOTE: There will be a social time with refreshments and snacks immediately after the meeting where you will also be able to meet and talk with the presenter.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 3:30pm - Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
Follow Up to Wednesday Night Meeting
Presented by Grant Lee
Follow-up session to Wednesday Presentation and discussion on Database programs. Grant will demonstrate practical ways to create and use Databases in the Home and Small Office.
Door Prize:
Monday, August 25 & September 22, 2008, at 10:00AM - at Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall
Ask The Tech
Our regular monthly meeting where all members can come to get solutions to their technical and non-technical PC problems. If you don't feel comfortable asking your question in the meeting, simply click on this link (click) to email your question and we will be glad to answer anonymously at the meeting. Even if you don't have a question, come, listen and learn from others.
President's Message
On July 20, AP Headlines read: “Unlike McCain, many seniors depend on the Web”. Research says “just 35% of those over age 65 use the Net”. The article went on to report: “Kathryn Robinson, age 106, began using the Internet at 98”. The Pew Research Center reports: “Only 35% of Americans over age 65 are online, though about 75% of white college-educated men over 65 use the Internet”. I found the remainder of the article fascinating because it pointed out just how self-empowering access to the Internet can be. If you missed it, here is a link to the full text. [Click]
I bring this up because on August 13 (and 15), your club will be giving a class at our Monthly Meeting titled “Using and getting the most out of Microsoft Internet Explorer”. Unless you are an expert, you should not miss this opportunity to learn more about one of the most powerful tools available on every computer, “Internet Explorer”. Last month Vic Albertazzi discussed how to use the many resources on the web, but in our next meeting we will discuss how to use the software tool itself. Please put this date on your calendar now and you will not be disappointed you came.
Sincerely,
Len Carniato
Computer Club President
Email: president@sclhcc.org
Ph: 434-7970
