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Learn Online Free Computer Courses
RadioShack offering classes online
DALLAS � RadioShack Corp. is turning to online classes to help consumers navigate the confusing world of technology. Consumers can learn how to edit digital photos, choose and set up high-definition televisions, buy a new computer and explore satellite radio. The free classes announced Wednesday will have staggered start dates beginning this month and November. Participants who sign up online can take the courses at their own pace but it shouldn't take more than a month to complete. The classes will be moderated by instructors with experience in the specific topics, company officials said. The hope, of course, is that shoppers will use their newfound wisdom to buy products from RadioShack. "We need to be out there giving advice and building loyalty and trust in the RadioShack brand," said Bob Kilinski, the company's vice president of marketing.
Help for confused consumers
RadioShack Corp. is turning to online classes to help consumers navigate the confusing world of technology. Consumers can learn how to edit digital photos, choose and set up high-definition televisions, buy a new computer and explore satellite radio. The free classes will have staggered start dates beginning this month and November. Participants who sign up online can take courses at their own pace, but it shouldn't take more than a month to complete. The classes will be moderated by instructors with experience in the specific topics, company officials said. The hope, of course, is that shoppers will use their newfound wisdom to buy Radio Shack products. "We need to be out there giving advice and building loyalty and trust in the RadioShack brand," said Bob Kilinski, the company's vice president of marketing.
August 19th, 2008 09:14 AM
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An Intro To OpenSim, the Apache of Virtual Worlds
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ajohnj1 writes with an excerpt from Ostatic: "You've probably read a bit about OpenSim, the BSD-licensed virtual world server, and recent news that IBM and Linden Lab are working to make Second Life and Open Sim interoperable. Besides that project, what's Open Sim about, who's working on it, what are they doing with it, and how do you get involved as a developer and participant? Here's a starter's guide." 
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August 18th, 2008 11:40 PM
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OLPC Physics Game Jam For an XO
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Brian Jordan writes "For 48 hours during the weekend of August 29-31 at the OLPC Physics Game Jam Boston, game developers will compete in teams of 2-4 to design and implement a physics-based game for the One Laptop per Child XO laptop. There are prize categories for indie, professional, and remote developers (Ludum Dare style). In addition to OLPC/Jam-related swag for all participants, one team will win an XO laptop. Participants should have some game development experience, but we'll be going over the development process during the event — read below for details. If you'll be in the Boston area this weekend, or want to participate remotely, sign up before August 22. If you're a graphic artist, sound designer, musician in the Boston area, or want to be a volunteer, get in touch." Click the magic link for details of the crash course in game programming being offered. 
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