Greetings, This coming Wednesday we have a presentation from Robert Astridge (Robert Astridge and Associates<http://www.astridgeassociates.com.au/>) The presentation will be an overview of the large number of Linux applications of use to technical writers. The emphasis will be on the advantages of using the applications rather than any technical examination of the various Linux operating systems. Technical writers should be interested in the new applications available in Linux simply because they offer such things as a full office package of programs that are now largely compatible with MS Office. Added to this are many other specialised programs such as project management, graphics and image manipulation. Another great advantage is that the operating system and programs are free to use as well as being updated all the time - ideal for reviving that old home laptop and putting it back into service. Please let me know if you're interested in coming along. (Sorry about the short notice.) Bede _____ When Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, from 12.30 to 1.30 Where Level 21, HSBC Building 580 George Street -- a matter of metres from Town Hall Station Google map Offices of TACTICS-TP3 Group Ask at reception on level 21 if you're not sure where to go. Cost It's free. Food Please bring your lunch. There is a food court in the lower ground level. RSVP Please let me know whether you're coming in case we need to make other accommodation arrangements bede_sunter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:bede_sunter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Phone: 0409 989 707 _____ Regards Bede Sunter Australian Society for Technical Communication (NSW) Inc Before printing, please consider the environment IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachment to it are intended only to be read or used by the named addressee. It is confidential and may contain legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistaken transmission to you. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is not responsible for any unauthorised alterations to this e-mail or attachment to it. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of RMS. If you receive this e-mail in error, please immediately delete it from your system and notify the sender. You must not disclose, copy or use any part of this e-mail if you are not the intended recipient.