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  • TTCS Lime on Wednesday September 12 2012 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    TTCS Lime on Wednesday September 12 2012 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having its next lime on Wednesday September 12th, 2012 at Vie De France, Maraval from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

    Come join us as we discuss various topics, including:

    • iPads for Parliamentarians
    • iOS vs Samsung Patent Wars
    • ‘Tamper-proof’ Drivers’ Permits

    …and more!

    Anyone interested in computing and ICT is welcome to attend. Meals will be on an individual basis and range in price from $40 to $120 (their online menu is not up-to-date).

    Address:
    Vie De France
    Maraval Foodmall
    #143 Long Circular Road, Maraval

    Detailed Directions:
    On the Queen’s Park Savannah, take the exit onto Saddle Road at the North Western corner and follow for about a minute until a sharp bend in the road veering left. The food court is a large yellowish building on your right with a car park at the front.

  • TTCS Online meeting on Wednesday August 22 2012 for Planning of a proposed Tech Day in Tobago

    TTCS Online meeting on Wednesday August 22 2012 for Planning of a proposed Tech Day in Tobago

    Following initial discussions with TTCS Member Kion Orr in the August Lime and before, the TTCS would like to hold a Tech Day in Tobago in or around October. This initial Skype meeting will deal with feasibility, a proposal for funding and session planning.

    The Skype call will start at promptly 8pm on Wednesday, August 22nd and you are invited to attend. Our Skype contact is trinidadtobagocomputersociety. If you have an interest in planning or attending this event, please make an effort to attend.

    Thanks,
    Ryan Shripat
    Secretary
    Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society

  • TTCS OSSWIN DVD v0.8.5 released

    TTCS OSSWIN DVD v0.8.5 released

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) is pleased to announce
    the availability of the TTCS OSSWIN DVD v0.8.5 as a free download on August 10 2012.

    The TTCS OSSWIN DVD (http://www.ttcsweb.org/osswin-dvd/) is a compilation of 95 Free and Open Source Software programs for Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP.

    The web-based interface of the DVD allows you to quickly browse the
    variety of software organised into the following categories:

    • Desktop Applications
    • Educational
    • Games
    • Graphics
    • Internet
    • Server
    • Sound and Video
    • Utilities

    You can use your web browser to read detailed information about each program in this compilation; what the program does, its key features, useful related websites, view a screenshot of the program and find links to the program’s website and to download/install the program from the TTCS OSSWIN DVD.

    Visit http://www.ttcsweb.org/osswin-dvd/ for a complete list of programs and how to  download and use the 1.5GB ISO via direct download or via BitTorrent.

  • TTCS Lime on August 15 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

    TTCS Lime on August 15 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having its next lime on Wednesday August 15th, 2012 at Joe’s Pizza, St. Augustine from 7:00pm to 9.30pm.

    Come join us as we discuss various topics, including:

    • The State of Online Banking in T&T
    • Traditional television and will we be able to stream the Olympics without a VPN in 2016?
    • Mars Curiosity Rover

    …and more…!

    Anyone interested in computing and ICT is welcome to attend. A contribution of $50 is expected towards the food bill.

    Address:
    Joe’s Pizza
    #5-6 Emerald Plaza
    Eastern Main Road, St Augustine

    Detailed Directions:
    Heading East on the Eastern Main Road after UWI, just before St. John’s Road (the road with Scotia Bank), look for Emerald Plaza on your right. Take the second entrance on your right.

  • TTCS Lime on Wednesday July 25 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:30pm

    TTCS Lime on Wednesday July 25 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:30pm

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having its next lime on Wednesday July 25th, 2012 at Joe’s Pizza, St. Augustine from 7:00pm to 9.30pm.

    Come join us as we discuss various topics, including:

    • 4G / Broadband / Wi-Fi / Fiber (!)
    • Desktop vs Web Email Clients
    • The State Of RIM

    …and more…!

    Anyone interested in computing and ICT is welcome to attend. A contribution of $50 is expected towards the food bill.

    Address:
    Joe’s Pizza
    #5-6 Emerald Plaza
    Eastern Main Road, St Augustine

    Detailed Directions:
    Heading East on the Eastern Main Road after UWI, just before St. John’s Road (the road with Scotia Bank), look for Emerald Plaza on your right. Take the second entrance on your right.

  • TTCS Lime on June 20 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

    TTCS Lime on June 20 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having its next lime on Wednesday June 20th, 2012 at Joe’s Pizza, St. Augustine from 7:00pm to 9.30pm.

    Come join us as we discuss various topics, including:

    • WWDC
    • E3
    • TTCS Upcoming AGM
    • ICANN Prague Meeting
    • ICANN gTLDs Announcement
    • CaribNOG
    • Next TTCS Tech Meeting

    Anyone interested in computing and ICT is welcome to attend. A contribution of $50 is expected towards the food bill.

    Address:
    Joe’s Pizza
    #5-6 Emerald Plaza
    Eastern Main Road, St Augustine

    Detailed Directions:
    Heading East on the Eastern Main Road after UWI, just before St. John’s Road (the road with Scotia Bank), look for Emerald Plaza on your right. Take the second entrance on your right.

  • TTCS Online Meeting on Monday June 4 2012

    TTCS Online Meeting on Monday June 4 2012

    The TTCS will be having an online meeting via Skype, today, at 6pm. On the agenda:

    • Planning for the next Tech Meeting (on Social Media).
    • Working Groups within the TTCS and their autonomy.
    • The upcoming Annual General Meeting of the TTCS.

    TTCS Skype Name: trinidadtobagocomputersociety

    I deeply apologise for the extremely late notification and hope that as much of you as possible can attend despite this.

    Regards,

    Ryan Shripat
    Secretary
    secretary@ttcsweb.org

  • TTCS Lime on Wednesday May 16 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

    TTCS Lime on Wednesday May 16 2012 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

    The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS) will be having its next lime on Wednesday April 18th, 2012 at Joe’s Pizza, St. Augustine from 7:00pm to 9.30pm.

    Come join us as we discuss various topics, including:

    • Digicel 4G
    • BMobile 4G
    • Samsung Galaxy S III Launch

    …and more!

    Anyone interested in computing and ICT is welcome to attend.
    A contribution of $50 is expected towards the food bill.

    Address:
    Joe’s Pizza
    #5-6 Emerald Plaza
    Eastern Main Road, St Augustine

    Detailed Directions:
    Heading East on the Eastern Main Road after UWI, just before St. John’s Road (the road with Scotia Bank), look for Emerald Plaza on your right. Take the second entrance on your right.

  • Draft TTCS Comments to the National ICT Consultation (2012)

    Draft TTCS Comments to the National ICT Consultation (2012)

    National ICT Consultation

    Draft TTCS Comments

    Invitation to Comment

    Hi All,

    Please find included links to the Draft Comments the TTCS proposes to submit to the
    (Online)  consultations for the National ICT Plan.

    Google Document
    PDF Version

    Comments are enabled on the Google Document and we encourage feedback from you. Comments on the PDF document can be made through the Membership List or by emailing the Secretary at secretary@ttcsweb.org. We intend to submit this document after review by Monday, April 30th.

    Regards,
    Ryan Shripat
    Secretary
    Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society