Trinidad and Tobago Tech Groups and Email lists
Groups and lists are in alphabetical order
If you have problems with a list or group, contact the owner/operator of the list or group directly and voice your concern/complaint.
Do not complain to TTCS.
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TTCS is not responsible for the content of third party websites/mailing lists/forums etc.
Links are for information purposes only and should NOT be considered an endorsement of these third party websites/mailing lists/forums etc.
Opinions expressed on these third party sites are not necessarily those of the TTCS
If you use any information from this page, you do so at your own discretion and risk and you are soley responsible for any and all: financial loss, damage to your equipment or loss of data that may result directly or indirectly from such use.
In other words, if you screw-up, or your equipment or data gets screwed up, it is 100% YOUR fault! Don't blame anyone else.
Tech Groups
The Eastern Caribbean Oracle Users' Group (ECOUG)
The Gamers' Association of Trinidad and Tobago (GATT)
The Information and Communications Technology Society of Trinidad and Tobago (ICTS)
This group was formerly known as: The Information Technology Professional Society (ITPS)
The Trinidad and Tobago Apple Community (TTAC)
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/appletalk/
"The "Apple Community (of Trinidad & Tobago)" is the largest Community of its type in the English speaking Caribbean. "AppleTalk" is the email discussion list of the Apple Community."
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society (TTCS)
http://www.ttcsweb.org OR http://www.ttcs.net
One of the oldest local computer groups, founded in 1997. Pioneer of the Pizzalime™. This group encompasses all aspects of computing: hardware, software, programming, graphics, games, music, tips and help for all computing platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows), etc. Take a look at their summary of meetings pages for further information on what they do. This group operates two email lists:
TTCS Announce: a list that is used to inform TTCS members about upcoming meetings and other TTCS activities.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ttcs_announce/
This is a 1 way list (only the list-owner can send a messsage, however, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
TTCS Discussion: an un-moderated list to "discuss" TTCS activities as well as both local and international computer/technology related topics/issues.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ttcs/
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
The Trinidad and Tobago Linux Users Group (TTLUG)
The local Linux group; members discuss whats new in the world of Linux (as well as "Free" software and open source software), share tips and tricks about the various distributions and help one another and the general public understand and use this open source operating system and companion software.
Their mailing list is located at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TTLUG/
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
UWI Computing Society (UWICS)
http://www.uwics.com/index_sp.htm
From their official description:
"The University of the West Indies Computing Society is the only society in the U.W.I. St. Augustine Trinidad Campus, which is dedicated to computer literacy and computer related education and entertainment. We are a student-based, student-run, non-profit organization that is based in the University. Our members comprise mainly of University Students based in all faculties".
Tech e-mail lists
The "Computing" Mailing List
"Computing" is maintained by OPUS NETWORX and provides a place for general computing discussion with relation to Trinidad and Tobago. We welcome your participation and hope that you do find some interesting and hopefully provoking content on the list. As always we do ask that you remember and consider the concerns of the other people on the list and respect everyone's right to air views, but recognise everyone's right to your respect".
This is an email-only list.
If you wish to subscribe to this list, follow these instructions:
To subscribe: Send email to: computing-request@opus.co.tt with the word JOIN in the message body.
To unsubscribe: Send email to computing-request@opus.co.tt with the word LEAVE in the message body.
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
Microsoft Technical Users Group (MS-Tech)
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/ms-tech/
From their description: "This group is focused on the discussion of Microsoft Client/Server, Development and Networking Technologies, in the Caribbean"
This is an email-only list.
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
The Techies
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheTechies/
Their official description:
"The purpose of this list is to bring together discussions of technology from people associated with the caribbean. We promise to give you the highest signal to noise ratio that is possible and at the same time deliver cutting edge news, tips and techniques. 10 to 1 we will have the news here before it becomes headlines. We invite all contributors with a focus on technology".
This is an email-only list.
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
Technorubble
From the official description:
This is for you to post any computer related items you may have for sale or want to buy.
A few short guidelines about using the listserv:
Please try to provide as much detail as possible in your postings and a price.
The abbreviation FS means For Sale and WTB means Wanted to Buy, please use these in your subject line.
Do not list pirated copies of software or any other illegal items.
Please email the poster direct if you require more information rather than post queries to the list.
As with any commercial transaction Let The Buyer Beware
OPUS NETWORX accepts no liability or responsibility for any claims made on this list.
This is an email-only list.
If you wish to subscribe to this list, follow these instructions:
Subscribe: send email to: technorubble-request@opus.co.tt with the word JOIN in the message body.
Unsubscribe: send email to technorubble-request@opus.co.tt with the word LEAVE in the message body.
This is a 2 way list (if one person sends mail to the list, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
TriniDiary
TriniDiary is "an announcement service for events in Trinidad and Tobago. We'll tell you about art exhibitions, fetes, concerts, new restaurants, festivals, sports, and just about any other item that we can find out about. Let us know about your events and we will help spread the word".
While it isn't strictly for tech/computer related material, local computer groups do advertise their activities here and tech events are promoted on this list.
This is a 1 way list (only the list-owner can send a messsage, however, everyone subscribed to the list receives it).
The mailing list is free to the public.
Rules, Caution, Notes
General rules for using an e-mail list, forum or online message board
Avoid typing in CAPITALS: Text such as this is the equivalent of SHOUTING and is considered rude.
Use plain text in your messages.
Avoid word processor formats (e.g. .DOC) and HTML formatting in your messages to the various lists.
Do not send email attachments to the list; instead, provide a viable link to a site from which the file(s) can be downloaded.
Do not post irrelevant/"off-topic" material to the list.
Avoid crossposting, that is, sending the same message to all the mailing lists to which you are subscribed regardless of its content or relevancy to the lists.
"cut and paste" the appropriate sections when responding to a lengthy email; avoid reposting the entire message.
If you change the topic under discussion in a particular "thread", change the subject line of future messages!
Avoid auto e-mail responders. As an alternative, temporarily un-subscribe from the list (you can always re-subscribe). Each list has an unsubscribe option, be familiar with it. Contact the list owner if in doubt.
Avoid transmitting any content (defined as: text, information, data, binary files, links, software or images) deemed in-appropriate (as determined by the list operator/owner).
Avoid using offensive language/make racist/sexist/other prejudicial remarks.
Do not promote or provide instructions on how to commit website cracking, copyright infringement or any other illegal activity than can/will violate national and international law.
Do not "flame" (post abusive messages to/about) other members of the mailing list.
Do not post messages about hoax viruses to any list.
Do not post "spam" (i.e. "junk" or un-solicited e-mail) to any list.
If you must discuss something "in private" with another member of the list, email them directly.
Caution about e-mail lists, forums and online message boards
Unless stated otherwise (by the list owner), list members must decide upon what is considered appropriate content for these e-mail lists.
List owners cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content (i.e.opinions, advice, statements, services, offers, data, or other information) expressed or made available by users of these lists.
Users are responsible for the content they post to the list(s).
Users should be aware that any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of these lists is done at their own discretion and risk. They are solely responsible for any damage to their computer(s), loss of data or any other sort of loss that results from the download/use of such content.
List owners who find in-appropriate or otherwise objectionable material submitted to a list, can edit, or remove such material at their sole discretion.
The list moderators/owners can terminate membership at their sole discretion.
In-appropriate activity/behaviour from a list member is grounds for termination of membership to that list.
List owners are not obligated to censor the material posted on any list.
Notes to parents about e-mail lists, forums and online message boards
These lists are open to subscription from any member of the public (both local and international). It is therefore possible that material you find to be in-appropriate (for your child) or offensive (to you) may be sent to the email address you used to subscribe to the list.
Each list has an un-subscribe option if you wish to remove your child or yourself from one or more of them.
If your child is subscribed to one or more of these lists, keep in mind that there are no age restrictions on membership! You should monitor or even censor what your child is receiving from these lists before he/she actually reads it.
The majority of members on these lists are over the age of 18 (the legal defination of an adult in Trinidad and Tobago is someone over the age of 18) thus "mature content" can and will occasionally be posted to these lists.
If you wish to subscribe to these email lists but want to avoid your children reading your mail, you can always use a free email account from a service such as Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail.
You should personally supervise your children while they use the Internet
(e.g. while they surf the WWW, "chat", "IM", send/receive email, play games etc).
Parents are the best means of filtering/censoring Internet/email/"chat" content for children.
original idea by CR
Update log:
03june2007: page copied from original site and updated
06june2007: minor corrections
02dec2007: minor corrections
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