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Next WNC Section Meetings:

"Computer Operating Systems" - February 11

"Annual WNC Joint Engineering Societies Banquet" - February 16

"Computer Operating Systems"

Michael Honeycutt
Technology Support Specialist
NC Center for Creative Retirement
University of North Carolina Asheville

DATE: Thursday February 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Dinner will be available in the cafeteria beginning at 5:30 PM. Parking permits are not required

LOCATION: Robinson Auditorium (Robinson Hall, room 125), UNCA Campus, Building 18 on campus map

The operating system (OS) is the brain of a computer that controls virtually all of its functions and provides the interface with the user. We know them by names such as Windows, in several versions, MAC OS, and the open source Linux. The computer user often has a choice and needs to know the characteristics, features, and possible problems with them. This program will include:

• A general overview of operating systems.
• Why are there different versions?
• The different Windows versions, both good and bad.
• What to consider before upgrading.
• Compatibility issues with installed software.
• What about the free and open source versions?

"Annual WNC Joint Engineering Societies Banquet"

"Wilma Dykeman Riverway - History, Current Progress, and Future Plans"

Presented by:
Mr. Dan Baechtold of the City of Asheville

The Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan is a 17-mile greenway in Asheville linking the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers into a 17-mile continuous greenway with separate walking and biking trails anchored on the south at the NC Arboretum and on the east by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the north by UNCA.
For more information go to: www.riverlink.org/wilma_dykeman.asp

Date & Time: Tuesday February 16 at 6:00 pm

Location: Biltmore Baptist Church - 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC For Directions

RSVP: to JGarner@smeinc.com or phone John at 828-687-9080 by February 14.
Please RSVP so we can get an accurate meal count for the caterer. If you RSVP and then can not attend please cancel your reservation.
Area engineers and any interested parties are invited to attend. Guests are welcome This is your opportunity to enjoy a very interesting informative evening.

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