All it takes to join the Fredericksburg PC Users Group is an interest in computers. A lot of people say, Well, we don t know anything about computers, said Joan Williams, the group s membership chairman. Well, they re the ones we really want. This month, the group is inviting anyone, from computer novices to technical wizards, to come check it out. Open-house nights run through April and the meetings feature snacks and door prizes.
Visitors can get a risk-free glimpse at what the group has to offer.
In addition to promoting the use of personal computers, the club provides help with the questions, problems and special interests of its members. Until I found this place, I didn t have a computer guru, said member Frieda Vink Brock. Now I have lots of them. When the SIGs get together, an experienced leader is asked to give demonstrations and advice. There s even a Beginner SIG geared toward rookies who need help with computer fundamentals.