OCTANE - Classes

OCTANE is a diverse group of local business owners, artists, technology experts and community members who have an interest in how technology affects the community. From issues such as recycling to internet access in rural areas, OCTANE, has an interest.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND INTERNET ISSUES
Winter, 2012

• Feb. 2, 2012
  Computer hardware and repair:  hardware basics, memory/CPU requirements, hard drives, printers; purchasing/upgrading systems; capacity planning; supporting Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7
  (Instructor:  Richard Hollander)
  
  
• Feb. 9, 2012
  Networks and wiring: connecting computers; cabling, wireless; network protocols, Ethernet; TCP/IP; routers, switches and hubs; setting up file and print sharing; setting up email accounts.
  (Instructor:  Richard Hollander)
  
  
• Feb. 16, 2012
  Internet Connections:  connecting to the Internet; high speed access; T-1, DSL, cable, satellite; firewalls; webmail; web searching tips; web site development; Internet mail, web hosting. 
  (Instructor: Norman Schippert)
  
  
• Feb. 23, 2012
  Security and Safe Computing:  Learn how to use readily-available tools to keep your computing environment safe from hackers, viruses and spam attacks.  Workshop attendees will see what settings in your browser can eliminate common unwanted issues.  This two-hour workshop will also cover on-line tools for building websites, and driving traffic to your on-line presence.
  (Instructor:  Lee Ann Lyle)
  
  
• March 1, 2012 * note, this class may be moved to other location
  Servers: central file, printing and fax servers; network operating systems, Microsoft, Linux; Small Business Server; Outlook Exchange, remote access, web hosting.  User Controls:  access control to network, internet; software licensing, licensing, copyright, piracy, concurrent usage; acceptable use policies, filtering, privacy issues.
  (Instructor:  Norman Schippert)

Cost:  $75.00/person includes textbook and toolkit for all five classes
Who should attend:  persons responsible for the care, maintenance or use of personal computers in a standalone or shared work environment.

Prerequisites:  None
Register:  You can register on-line by clicking here, call Beach Craigmyle at 241-4660 or email craigmyl@yahoo.com

Your instructors

• Richard Hollander, Owner, Transitional Technologies
  
  
• Lee Ann Lyle, Owner, LAL Computers
  Lee Ann conducts computer classes for business users in many different environments.  With the use of mobile computer and the expansion of wireless networks, she’s knows that users today face a series of challenges and opportunities.  Enjoy one of her informative workshops either at a training center or in your office.   www.lalcomputers.com
  
  
• Norman Schippert, Owner, Bluegrass.net

Register

You can register on-line by clicking here or call Beach Craigmyle at 241-4660.

We look forward to having you in class.