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 to confirm attendance information.

Beginner's Daytime SIG
Beginner's Daytime SIGs with Eleanor
Digital Imaging
Coffee N Chat
Plain English Computer Chat Group (for non-geeks)
Linux Learners Group
Advanced Linux Users Group
Investment Group
Bytes SIG
Computers and Vegetarianism SIG
LAN SIG

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

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North Side meetings have resumed back to the original venue at Wests at Catchpole St. Macquarie for the North side. Contact Terry Bibo at tgbibo[at]gmail[dot]com

If the web link above does not work for you, copy and paste the link below into your browser's address bar http://sites.google.com/site/nongeeks/Home.

The network centres around an informal monthly meeting with an open agenda, where people gather for a coffee and to chat about computers and the internet. The key is openness, friendliness and sharing. People often stay on for lunch together at their pleasant venue, the Canberra Irish Club. Outside of the monthly meetings, the network operates through two important networking tools: the contact list, and the googlegroups email list.

For meeting details see the NonGeeks membership page.

Convenor:  Philip Bell, E-mail: philip[dot]bell[at]gmail[dot]com, Phone: 6251 5837

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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.

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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.

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It would be appreciated if those who hope to attend could advise Andrew Freeman of this (he can also provide further information on the groups). Andrew only routinely attends the meetings if new people plan to attend, so it is important if you plan to attend a CVSIG meeting for the first time, that you advise Andrew of this.
Email afreeman@pcug.org.au

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The LAN special interest group learns about managing small networks. The principles are the same as those applied in the business world and can be applied equally to the home network or small organisations like the PCUG. Using virtual machines the full process of creating a domain and networking workstations can be experienced. Although there is much theory to learn, this is largely a hands-on group where you can immediately test what you learn by practice in a fully functional virtual network. The LAN SIG is led by our LAN Manager, Allan Hepworth, on alternate Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Check the calendar for dates and contact Ben Cauchi at training at pcug dot org dot au for more information.