SIGS - What are they? Special Interest Groups are created by members within the group as a forum for the dicussion of a particular aspect of computing. SIGs come and go - some last years, some only months. Typically a group of people with similar interests will get together to form a SIG, and will hold regular meetings or other activities.

Starting a SIG: If you would like to form a SIG, the Group will be happy to fund refreshments and to provide the PCUG Centre as a venue (other engagements permitting). Within reason the Group will also support any special projects the SIG embarks upon. Listed below are some SIGs which are active at the time of writing. If you would like to start a SIG or you are a SIG convener and have questions, please contact the SIG Coordinator.

Event Information: PCUG endeavours to ensure that information supplied on this SIGS page is current, and such details are current at the time of posting. An item revision date is noted next to each item. Despite all efforts, details (such as operating times, or venue) may alter at any time. We recommend that you also consult the PCUG Calendar via the link in the top menu bar to confirm attendance information..

Until further notice there will be a  monthly daytime SIG at the PCUG centre on the second Thursday of each month. The meetings start at 9:30 am and run to midday. But PCUG members can check the calendar if in doubt. There will be a small charge for non-members   From January 2008, there is a trial of an additiojnal BSIG themed 'Google' at 9:30 am on the 4th Thursday each month. Please see the PCUG calendar for confirmation of SIG dates, & topics if known, or email per the contact details supplied below. (entry updated 27th November, 2007)

We may try to have a 'theme' for each one and they will encompass Windows XP, Outlook Express Email, Internet Explorer web browsing, plus many other topics. 

For further information and to suggest topics, please email John Saxon   jsaxon@pcug.org.au  Also anyone can join the mailing list by visiting https://lists.tip.net.au/mailman/listinfo/bsig

Have you got computer questions you would like to ask but don't know how to find the answer? Come along and join the Beginner's SIG that meets on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at the PCUG Centre from 7-9pm.

This can be more basic than Coffee and Chat [we try to accommodate all computer uses - new and old].

Would you like to know more about any of the following topics?
Internet
Search Engines - how to search the Internet
Outlook Express - emails- address book?
Windows - Folders - how to file your information
Word - how to set up letters and use some of the icons
Excel - how to use spreadsheets or formulas
Ad Aware, Spybot, Avast etc.

You have the opportunity to ask any silly questions - we will try to answer them for you or we will try and help you out. You don't need to have experience just come along with your questions and learn some computer shortcuts

For the meeting details please e-mail either: Marion van Wely or Gordon Urquhart (or phone 6254 5480 between 9am and 5pm)

Drink coffee (or tea!) and chat about anything and everything. Meetings are held from 10.00am to 11.30am every second Tuesday, alternately at the North Side and South Side. There is informal discussion before the meeting from 9.30am and afterwards until 12.00 midday. The dates for these meetings are shown in the PCUG Calendar of Events.

North Side meetings have resumed back to the original venue at Wests at Catchpole St. Macquarie for the North side. Contact Terry Bibo at tbibo@internode.on.net

South Side meets at the Irish Club, Weston. Contact John Saxon at jsaxon@pcug.org.au

Why use Linux? People have different reasons. Some use it as a virus and spyware countermeasure, others are attracted to robust software or the bonus is that it is usually free.

The SIG is for newcomers and early-adopters of Linux. We currently meet twice a month for presentations and hands-on discussion.  Meetings run from 09:45am until midday, alternately at the PCUG Centre, Holder (first Thursday of each month) and Wests Rugby Club, Macquarie (third Thursday of each month). Select this link for dates and agenda.

Come along to a meeting with your Linux queries or problems and bring your hardware too. Preferably email Rod or Richard beforehand.  There is a SIG discussion forum available to all PCUG members. See our website for details and more Linux information.

Using and abusing this freeware Unix clone for PC hardware. Contact Stephen Rothwell at sfr@canb.auug.org.au, 6231 6648 (ah). Meetings are held at 7.00pm on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December), at Room N101, Computer Science Dept, Australian National University. For more information and a map please refer to the Canberrra Linux Users Group (CLUG) web site.

Meets at the PCUG Centre, Holder on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7.30pm.

The motto of the PC Users Group is ‘Users helping Users’ and the Investment SIG is one of a number of Special Interest Groups formed within PCUG by members who have a common interest. At our monthly meetings the Investment SIG has member discussion groups, as well as guest speakers and demonstrations on share trading, property investment, DIY superannuation, portfolio management, technical analysis and software packages.

If you are new to investment, or even an old hand, feel free to come along and exchange experiences or knowledge with others having a similar interest. Please email enquiries to Ken or phone 6259 0475.