Barcamp Liverpool this weekend
Nov15

Barcamp Liverpool this weekend

If you’re not familiar with the Bar Camp concept they are participant led unconferences where the talks and discussions that take place are set by the people attending – anyone can and is encouraged to run a session on any topic they want so the whole event is driven by the conversations and interactions of the people attending. I have to say I am so converted to the idea of participant led unconferences (just take out...

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Come and see – Working with Arduino’s

Working with Arduino’s Come along and take a look at the little computing gadget that is going to be driving your home in the near future, it will be telling you anything from how polluted the air in your area is, to watering your plants. Here you can see demonstrations of how an arduino reads the Internet to blow bubbles, tell your wife where you are and even predict your future.

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Come and see – Ubuntu Install Area

Ubuntu Install Area Do you believe that computers should be for everyone and work for us without paying a fortune for the latest software upgrade? Yes – Well then this is for you. Linux your machine to the max with the Ubuntu operating system – plus get recommendations on other free or open source packages for creating, for your office or for watching video. Test it out on your laptop – I did and it brought my 10 year old...

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Come and see – Recycle your PC – make and mend

Recycle your PC – make and mend Ever wanted to get your hands on the inside of your PC but never had the confidence to use your own. Well this is the perfect opportunity to take the lid off a computer and see how it works. What’s the RAM, the motherboard and where they all fit in to control your machine. We have got 10 PCs that need taking apart and reassembling – so there will be enough for every one to have a go. This is a...

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