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 - page 3

Computer Parts:

flat screen lcd monitor

Monitors: Todays computers generally come with an LCD (liquid crystal display) flat screen monitor, the TV type monitor is now becoming superseded.

Keyboards: The keyboard, which lets you type information into the computer can either be connected by cable or can be wireless with a limited range (usually 6-10 meters).

computer mouse

Mouses or Mice: The mouse can either be cable or wireless and allows you to move a pointer or curser around on the monitor screen. The modern mouse has a laser light underneath which tracks your movement and is more precise and doesn't require the constant cleaning that the older ball type needs.

Typically, a mouse has two buttons (called left and right) with a central scroll wheel that is used to move the page you are working in up or down. The mouse and keyboard can be used together to navigate around the computer desktop.

Some mouse come with extra buttons, like the Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 which incorporates another button which is used to magnify small areas of the screen. Very handy for reading some of the fine print found on some web pages. It is the mouse that I use, as its ergonomic features really help in reducing pain from prolonged periods of working on the computer.

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