[CoLoCo] Opportunity Tuesday - BWA: "Upgrading to MS Vista or Office 2007"

[Dave Vanderploeg]

I'd be interested in going, but I need to check if I'll be free or not.
Whoever goes should also mention JDarkRoom, Darkroom and Writeroom,
distraction free text editors (JDarkRoom is free, though not Open).

http://www.codealchemists.com/jdarkroom/ (Java, cross-platform)
http://they.misled.us/dark-room (Windows only)
http://hogbaysoftware.com/products/writeroom (MAC only)
http://writer.bighugelabs.com/ (Web Version)

This article reviewing a bunch of word processors might also be useful:

http://www.donationcoder.com/Reviews/Archive/WordProcs/

Also, what percent of these people use MAC? It might be nice to offer up the
Open alternatives for MAC on a CD (or links to websites).

Dave


On Nov 25, 2007 2:16 PM, Alex Comer <alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:

> I may attend. It sounds interesting.
> Alex
>
>
> On 11/25/07, Neal McBurnett <neal at bcn.boulder.co.us> wrote:
> >
> > I just got this notice from the Boulder Writers Alliance - a pretty
> > active local group interested in technology.
> >
> > This sounds to me like a fantastic opportunity to not only learn what
> > some local experts think about "the competition" and get their
> > insights on conversions and training, but also to bring a slew of
> > Ubuntu disks, opendisc's (http://theopendisc.com/) and handouts about
> > the Free Software alternative.
> >
> > Of course, we should be respectful, considerate, etc.
> >
> > Who wants to come?  Who can bring disks?
> >
> > I've got another cool event that night on "creativity",
> > but this event may win out for my mindshare....
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Neal McBurnett                 http://mcburnett.org/neal/
> >
> > ----- Forwarded message from Phil Tobias <philtobias at aol.com> -----
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> > To: dmeld at yahoogroups.com, rmiug-discuss at yahoogroups.com
> > From: Phil Tobias <philtobias at aol.com>
> > Subject: [rmiug-discuss] Tuesday - BWA: Upgrading to MS Vista or Office
> > 2007
> >
> > Forwarded 11/27/07 BWA meeting reminder follows...
> >
> > Boulder Writers Alliance
> >
> > Thinking of upgrading to Microsoft Vista or Office 2007? Understand
> > the pros and cons before you take the plunge! Mark your calendar for
> > the next presentation of the Boulder Writers Alliance.
> >
> > The November presentation will feature Jenny Douras, Director of
> > Training Development for Mission Critical Systems (a Denver-based IT
> > management company). Jenny will discuss the pros and cons along with
> > examples of how you can increase your productivity using these
> > products. Topics will include:
> >
> > - Things to consider before buying or upgrading
> > - Challenges to prepare for
> > - New features
> > - Getting around in the applications
> > - Tricks and tips
> >
> > When: Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
> > Where: NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) 1850 Table
> > Mesa Drive, Boulder, Colorado
> >
> > Light dinner/refreshments will be served before the meeting.
> >
> > All BWA presentations are free, unless otherwise noted.
> >
> > With 13 years of experience in the technology industry, Jenny has
> > worked in training, management, and consulting for companies
> > including Samsung, Lexmark, NEC, Cannon, Microsoft, and Intel. She
> > has managed training and marketing teams of up to 55 employees across
> > multiple states and countries. She has also been a national speaker
> > conducting workshops across the country.
> >
> > Jenny specializes in motivating employees, managing a remote
> > workforce, hiring to reduce employee turnover, developing effective
> > incentive programs, consulting for the technology industry, and
> > developing and delivering training that generates high-retention
> > learning. Jenny is currently the Director of Training and Development
> > at Mission Critical Systems and Vice President of Technology for the
> > American Society of Training and Development (Rocky Mountain Chapter).
> >
> > The Boulder Writers Alliance (BWA) is a nonprofit organization of
> > communications professionals in Boulder and throughout Colorado.
> > Members specialize in all facets of writing and communications,
> > including technical and marketing writing, fiction and journalism,
> > editing, graphic arts, multimedia, and the World Wide Web. The BWA
> > provides education, networking, and marketing opportunities for
> > members, and connects writers with employers through this BWA Web
> > site (http://www.bwa.org).
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