DFW IT Professionals

The November Edition of the DFW IT Professionals Networking Lunch will be held at Champps Americana in Addison. Here are some key points:

*Individual checks will provided to everyone

*Printed name tags will be made for those who RSVP and Blank name tags will be provided for those who could not RSVP in time

*Interactive Questionaries will be provided for you to better utilize your networking efforts during the meeting.

Location:

Champps Americana

4951 Belt Line Rd

Dallas, TX 75254

This event was created to help Technology Professionals in DFW network with each other. Feel free to share this event with anyone you know in the IT industry.

RSVP here http://events.linkedin.com/DFW-Professionals-Networking-Lunch/pub/147673

Look forward to seeing you there!

People in the community have started blogging about our new user group and the first meeting on October 20th.

Some people and places you can read about us are below.

John Weston

http://blogs.technet.com/jweston/archive/2009/10/07/new-dallas-it-pro-user-group.aspx

Chris Koenig

http://chriskoenig.net/index.php/2009/10/07/new-dallas-it-pro-user-group/

Keith Combs

http://blogs.technet.com/keithcombs/archive/2009/10/07/new-dallas-it-pro-user-group-formed-join-in-the-fun.aspx

Community Megaphone

http://www.communitymegaphone.com/ShowEvent.aspx?EventID=2080

Don't forget to RSVP for th 20th: http://events.linkedin.com/DFW-Pro-User-Group-October-20th-Meeting/pub/133990

Regards,

Quinn Devery

Linkedin.com events has been working sporadically lately and we wanted to assure everyone that tomorrow's event is still on and repost the address.

Champps - October 6th 5:30-7pm

4951 Belt Line Rd.
Dallas, TX 75254

No RSVP needed. Just come eat, drink and discuss!

Regards,

Quinn Devery

Description: Windows 7! Tip, Tricks, and everything else you wanted to know.  Demos, Demos, Demos not slides and more slides. Come get your questions on Windows 7 answered!  Do you know how to upgrade from XP to Windows 7?  What are the new security features of Windows 7? Why upgrade now?  What is the difference between the different versions, and do I need 64 or 32 bit versions?  Do I need to buy a new PC for it, or will it run OK, or great on my X year old machine?  What is this Direct Access and Branch Cache stuff all about, how do I configure it?   What minimum memory configuration do you recommend with Windows 7?  Can I run Windows 7 in a virtualize environment? Boot to VHD, huh?

Location
Microsoft's Las Colinas Office
LC1 Building (Right Tower)
7000 State Highway 161, Irving, TX

Speaker: John Weston
Some may call John a geek. He prefers the term “technologist.” Truth is, John began working with computer games before PCs even hit the scene – and he’s probably got a dusty prototype stashed somewhere to prove it. He’s a fourth generation educator who loves to help people learn new technologies and relishes that magic moment when the light comes on in their eyes. Before joining Microsoft full time, he spent six years as an MCT, training people at a local college and getting new Microsoft hires up to speed. John holds more certifications than he can remember, but the list definitely includes MCSE, MCDBA, MCT, and CCNA. His favorite technology is SQL and he gets a special thrill from solving customers’ problems. For John, there’s nothing like coaxing people from panic to joy when a server goes down and he can help get the business back up on line. When he’s not working, John can usually be found sailing around Texas with his kids

Cost: Free but Please RSVP to help predict the amount of food needed.
RSVP: http://events.linkedin.com/DFW-Pro-User-Group-October-20th-Meeting/pub/133990

Agenda:
6-6:30: Dinner and Networking
6:30-7:00: Announcements, and Business meeting
7 to 8:30: Presentation and wrap up

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