Goodwill Computer Organization

Latest news:

2007:
Our new design and layout has been up and running for a few weeks now.

Any feedback is appreciated; if you notice any links that are broken or not working properly please email admin at GoodwillComputer.

Open Source & Education:
There are many new Open Source Software (OSS) education programs now available and more being developed.

Below are some links to some great server based educational software. They are mainly based on the Linux O/S, and are getting a terrific amount of support both from community and industry.

Educational Coarse Material:

Server Software:

Classes 2007

More info:

Computers classes for 2007 are being finalized and the course outlines will be available at the Hallett Cove Baptist Church Computer Centre in the next 2 weeks

Beginners classes will be starting the first week of Febrary, starting on Monday 5th.

Intermediate classes and "One Subject" classes will also be starting Monday 5th Febrary.

Classes are of a small size - maximum 8, with a limited number of courses each week, so get your name in early to guarantee a seat :)

The computer center is air-conditioned and has wheelchair access to all the facilities.

Community Links:

Open Office:

Open Source Software at its best :)

Make Better Web Code:

Computer Basics

Computers are now everywhere in our daily lives, from simple computers in microwave ovens, watchs, dvd players, cars to very sophisticated computes which run financial institutions and movie production units.

A computer is a machine that reads information or data to a defined set of instructions. The computer can be used to type documents, send email, surf the Internet, listen to music, watch movies, talk to friends using VOIP, make calendars, play games plus many thousands of other interesting pursuits.

With wireless technology, the computer is now are becoming the hub of the families entertainment center with the ability to run multiple tasks at the same time in any room of the home.

Today's computer is also a multimedia centre, with CD/DVD/MP3 capability for viewing videos, listening to music, chatting with friends, as well as displaying your family photo's and editing them. The computer has turned itself into a versitile component of our everyday lives.