http://www.tokyopc.net/index.php/events/ en M.Wright 2008-11-09T04:28:00+09:00 http://www.tokyopc.org/index.php/events/why_is_security_hard/ Presenter: Matthew Dons New security technologies are appearing on a daily basis, yet little progress seems to being made. Why is this? The quick answer is that security is hard. A more useful answer is that security is hard and people regularly forget that it is hard. This talk will look at the technological, social and economic aspects of security with an aim to helping attendees choose security products, configurations and policies for everything from booking a holiday online to implementing building access control systems. Real-world examples will be given throughout, including those that are not limited to just computer security. No previous knowledge of security is required to understand this talk, as everything will be described from basic principles. Unlike most talks on security, this one will look at security from the point of view of the attacker, not just the defender. Ample time will be given for any security questions that attendees may have. Bio: Matthew Dons has been an active member of the international security community for several years. He has spoken at security conferences in the UK, Europe and the US on diverse topics, including the history of cryptography, security token systems and the philosophy of security. TIME: Doors open at 6:30 with the meeting getting underway at 7 pm. COST: Members free, non-members 1000 yen at the door. VENUE: The meetings are held in the basement of the Tokyo Union Church (map) on Omotesando Dori, a short walk from the A-1 exit of the Omotesando subway station on the Ginza, Hanzomon, and Chiyoda Lines. We hope you can make it to the meeting.  For those who can’t, you can catch us at Shakey’s down the street after 9 pm. Upcoming M.Wright 2008-11-09T04:28:00+09:00 http://www.tokyopc.org/index.php/events/lifecycle_of_a_software_company/ Thursday, November 6th, 2008: Lifecycle of a software company Presenter:  Terry Lloyd Venue:  Tokyo Union Church --- basement meeting room For this well-attended meeting, Terry Lloyd was able to weaving his personal and business experience into a very interesting and informative presentation on business opportunities in Japan for the foreign entrepreneur.  Terry has graciously offered to upload the slide show that goes with the presentation to the TPC website. The link below will get you started, however be aware that these bullet points and diagrams represent but a part of a riveting presentation. You really had to be there! Thanks again to Terry for his much appreciated contributions to the Tokyo PC Club. http://tokyopc.org/past_events/081106_nov/lifecycle-sw-co-jp.html The meeting was promoted on the TPC website “Upcoming Events” and on the TPC mailing list with the following description : Locally-based Australian/Kiwi entrepreneur, Terrie Lloyd, probably needs no introduction, if only because we can find evidence of him all over Tokyo—thanks to his various publications and websites keeping us informed and entertained. I know that many people wonder if he ever really gets to sleep. Terrie’s motivation is largely fueled by his desire to help other foreigners build businesses in Japan. Thus, for his presentation, he will help us delve into the formula that he believes works for establishing a company, operating it, and eventually selling it. Those of our members who have dreamed of starting up your own business, will have an ideal opportunity to not only hear what this tried and true process is, but also to ask questions during the Q&A that might be specific to your particular circumstances. Any refugees from Lehman Brothers are welcome...! Terrie will cover: • Businesses that are poised for growth in Japan • How to get started with a company • Getting funding when you’re bootstrapping • Pitfalls in the early years of running a business • Keys to successful management and profits • How to value your company when you’re ready to sell • Where to find the buyers http://www.japaninc.com/about_terrie_lloyd http://www.japaninc.com/terries_take Past Terry McKenna 2008-10-06T23:18:01+09:00 http://www.tokyopc.org/index.php/events/tpc_annual_general_meeting/ Congratulations to Gary Wolff our new President, and Mike Tokue and Tony Whitman respective Vice-president and Treasurer. The A.G.M. will be held on October 2nd. Election of new club officers will take place followed by a presentation.  Members who wish to be a candidate for any Executive role should apply by email listing the role and their name. Applications must arrive in the president’s mailbox (See Contact us) by midnight October 1st in order to have the name printed on the ballot paper. Presentation: Nifty Windows XP applications According to e-week online magazine 28% of corporate IT admins did, or plan to, upgrade to Vista with the others planning to leap-frog to Windows 7. For home or hobby users Vista is unattractive since only 14% of third-party developers have ported their software to Vista. Windows XP has a very good choice of third-party applications many of which are free. Tonight, Terry McKenna will introduce some of his favorite free software for Windows XP. Interaction is encouraged and everyone is invited to share their knowledge by introducing their favorite too. Participants may send links to the president’s mailbox to have displayed on the screen during the talk. Links: https://www.foxitsoftware.com/ http://www.pdfforge.org/products/pdfcreator http://www.theorica.net/safexp.htm http://www.softperfect.com/products/firewall/ https://www.steganos.com/us/products/home-office/locknote/overview/ COST: Members free, non-members 1000 yen at the door. VENUE: The meetings are held in the basement of the Tokyo Union Church (map) on Omotesando Dori, a short walk from the A-1 exit of the Omotesando subway station on the Ginza, Hanzomon, and Chiyoda Lines. We hope you can make it to the meeting.  For those who can’t, you can catch us at Shakey’s down the street after 9 pm.  Past Terry McKenna 2008-09-07T10:50:01+09:00 http://www.tokyopc.org/index.php/events/blending_courseware_with_a_language_program/ Where exactly does technology meet with the traditional classroom interface to make the most of a blended learning program? What kind of considerations are important in choosing, adapting and using technology as part of a language skills program? How will the recent innovations of Web 2.0 affect use of IT in language learning? Do teachers and students want to understand and harness technology for the classroom? We will look at some typical language learning software to show examples of ways technology can fit and fill instead of fight and frustrate. The presenter is Kevin Ryan, who is a longtime member of our club and who has held a number of officer positions, including two years as club president. Kevin has taught in Barcelona, Chicago, Nanjing and Tokyo. He began teaching in language labs in the early 90’s, and has since moved most of his materials and approaches online, but still values the personal interface, especially here in Japan. Past President of the CALL SIG (twice) and editor of the CALL newsletter, Kevin is now taking care of JALT’s money until November. See kevinryan.com for more details. COST: Members free, non-members 1000 yen at the door. VENUE: The meetings are held in the basement of the Tokyo Union Church (map) on Omotesando Dori, a short walk from the A-1 exit of the Omotesando subway station on the Ginza, Hanzomon, and Chiyoda Lines. We hope you can make it to the meeting.  For those who can’t, you can catch us at Shakey’s down the street after 9 pm.  Past Terry McKenna 2008-08-13T03:13:01+09:00 http://www.tokyopc.org/index.php/events/search_engine_optimization/ In our August meeting, Maqsood Ahmed, President & CEO of Hitech Solutions (http://hitechsol.net), a Tokyo-based website design & internet marketing company, will share his expertise on search engine optimization. In the first half of the presentation, Maqsood will deal with the basics of SEO and related topics such as: * What is Search Engine Optimization? * Website Ranking Factors * Keyword Research * Keyword Placement * Link Building * and more… After the formal presentation is over, Maqsood will entertain your questions or comments.  And if you already have a website, feel free to ask him for his suggestions. COST: Members free, non-members 1000 yen at the door. VENUE: The meetings are held in the basement of the Tokyo Union Church (map) on Omotesando Dori, a short walk from the A-1 exit of the Omotesando subway station on the Ginza, Hanzomon, and Chiyoda Lines. We hope you can make it to the meeting.  For those who can’t, you can catch us at Shakey’s down the street after 9 pm.  Past Terry McKenna 2008-07-12T09:59:00+09:00