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about Linton IT Club
1. The objective of the club, which was founded by the late Derek
Birch in 2000, is to introduce basic computing to adults, particularly
those who have not had the opportunity to learn about computers at school,
college or work. The club also tries to help members with computer related
problems including new technology such as digital cameras, satnav and tablets.
2. The club also aims to help, in an informal and friendly
atmosphere, those who have computers of their own, possibly recently acquired,
to make a start; or who may have a more specific problem.
3. The Club works in co-operation with the
Library Service.
Members can use computers belonging to the Library Service by Library
Membership Card Number and Pin Number, which you receive as a
member of Cambridgeshire Libraries.
4. The facilities of the Club and Library
Service are currently as follows:
(i) Computers in the computer and
information room
belonging to the Library Service, are connected to the
County Broadband Internet service after logging in. These computers have
Microsoft Office available, including word processing and
spreadsheets and can take CDs and USB memory sticks, which enable users
to save their work for future use. These machines are available for e-mail via
a website, such as Outlook, Googlemail and Yahoo mail
etc.
(ii) Free CambWiFi is available throughout the
building, so you can bring your own laptop, tablet or smart phone if you have
one, and connect to the internet.
5. Costs. There is no subscription or fee for
membership at present.
6. The Club meets on Wednesday evenings between 5 pm
and 7 pm. Access is via the libary main entrance and then into the computer and
information room.
During peak
holiday periods, the Club may not meet, so at these times it is advisable to
check in advance. (Log on
to the Club’s website www.lintonit.org.uk for Club news or announcements of any
closure days.)
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For further information
telephone Mike Crofts on 01223 893619
Updated 17
January 2024