May 07
Episode 018 - May 7 2008
This week Martin and Sallie reveal the results of the inaugural WELSTech listener contest. Our listeners shared some great free software tools, and we give a mini-tour of several of the titles submitted. Listen to hear if you are the winner of a 1 GB thumb drive.
Listen now or download Episode 018 (1:04:30)
The discussion:
Top Free Software Tools Listener Contest - Martin and Sallie explore ten of the user software submissions (6:40) and pick a winner in the listener contest (43:45). Listen to see if you are the winner and contact us at welstech@wels.net to claim your prize!
- Check out the complete listing of
Listener’s Free Software Picks
- Check out the complete listing of
The tidbits:
- This week’s picks (43:45)
- WELS.net feature (50:45)
- Fifth Pew from the Front - Video Bible study series
- Community feedback (53:23)
- Pastor Stephen Daley from St. John’s in Riga, MI shared information on his many uses of Linux and Open Source software
- Pastor Tim Wagner from Abiding Peace in Elgin, IL suggested we dedicate a podcast to the technology of MIDI music
- Dr. Jim Grunwald of Martin Luther College suggested we enhance our show notes with time markers to make the audio content easier to index. Check out the new time stamps in today’s show notes, and let us know what you think.
- Of interest (57:25)
The featured artist:
- This week we close with the music of contemporary WELS band Koine (www.koinemusic.com) - Now Rest Beneath Night’s Shadow from their Koine II CD (58:53)
Get involved:
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- E-mail: welstech@wels.net
- Voice mail: 414-375-2334
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GoodSearch - JJ Ramberg, co-founder of GoodSearch.com, joins Martin and Sallie to share information on the history of GoodSearch and how the service can benefit your charitable organization.
Video conferencing - Martin and Sallie had the opportunity to virtually circumvent the globe and talk with Missionary Rob Siirila about the exciting distance learning work being done via Internet video conferencing at Asia Lutheran Seminary in Hong Kong.
