[AuckLUG] Talk for the Monday 7th August

[Peter Harrison]

John Deverall wrote:
> Hi Scott, 
> 
> I'm not one to give it - but I would like someone who knows their stuff to
> give a talk on the open source joomla cms. 
> 
> I've just created a joomla site, http://www.autc.org.nz/index.php and would
> appreciate taking tips from a master if there is anyone around. 
> 
> I'm also not sure that many people know how easy it is to create a very
> functional website with cool features. 

I have offered to talk, and will include a description of how I have 
used Joomla. My site at www.devcentre.org uses Joomla. Prior to that I 
used Mambo. It is quit easy to install and configure a base system, but 
configuration of the content can be a little difficult.

I was also going to present on open source in business, discussing how 
it is being used in New Zealand, what path I believe it will take in 
future, and what businesses need to do to take advantage of open source. 
I know it sounds like preaching to the converted, but I have a few 
unique and possibly controversial ideas.

Also I will be presenting briefly an update on the MS XML Word Patent, 
and information about the Patent Bill currently under consideration by 
Parliament.

Hope to see you all there.