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| Email: theweb@snet.net | Diana Scott - Editor |
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Mark Your Calendar -- COMING EVENTS! GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Heritage Hall Speaker: John Stroiney of Microsoft
**************** CLASSES ARE NOW LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF PAGE CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS. **************** trivia AOL has 29 million subscribers; raising their prices $1.95 per month means an additional $2,940,600,000 a year! Courtesy: http://www.lockergnome.com **************** S.O.S. - HVCC Help Line: Ken Pelletier 264-2310 Bob Greene 264-9747 S.O.S. - HVCC Help Line The names posted above are volunteers who will try to walk you through a computer problem that you may be experiencing. If that does not resolve the glitch, it is suggested that you bring the specifics of your problem to one of our Open Houses (Tues. & Thur., Classifieds: For computer club members only, to sell or to swap or to offer free computer-related stuff that you just don't want or need anymore. You'll find it at: www.hvcomputerclub.org/Classified.html Question: Recently, I've been getting a lot of marketing e-mail in my Inbox, some of it pretty offensive. I've answered "Take me off your list" or "Unsubscribe" to each message, but they keep coming. What can I do to stop them? Answer: What you're getting is unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail, otherwise known as "spam". The first thing you should do, starting now, is NEVER RESPOND TO SUCH MESSAGES IN ANY WAY. The spam senders only take such replies as evidence that your e-mail address is valid. If you get such messages in the future, again, DO NOT REPLY to them. Delete the messages from your Inbox. Contributed by Joe Franzino ***************** Cleaning tip: If your mouse is difficult to move, the roller ball on the bottom can usually be removed and cleaned and then replaced quite easily. However, TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE doing this. The static electricity that is generated by your touch can short circuit the mouse, and even the keyboard, through the wiring system. ***************** Mac FaqsThanks to Apple, you can have easy no-cost access to the knowledge and advice of Mac users more experienced than you are at http://www.apple.com. When the home page opens, click on the tab labeled SUPPORT, then, in the next window, on DISCUSSIONS. You will be asked to log in, or register if you haven't already done so, and then you will be taken to the DISCUSSIONS window where you can select your area of interest from HARDWARE PRODUCTS, SYSTEM SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (e.g., APPLEWORKS) and NETWORKING AND SERVICES. Each of these headings has a list of topics to allow you to further narrow your search to your specific need. Quite often the answer to your question can be found among those already posted. If not, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ADD TOPIC on the far left. I've never had to wait very long for answers. If your system is running smoothly, this site is worth exploring for future reference, but try not to be discouraged by the variety of problems you'll see reported there. Just thank your lucky stars, cross your fingers and rock on. Looking for interesting MAC fonts? Visit the Macintosh Font Vault at www.erik.co.uk/font which contains a treasure trove of freeware and shareware. Once you BOOKMARK this site you will never lack the appropriate font for a document. This column was contributed by Joyce Ware ***************** ~ A Poem For Computer Users Over 30 ~A computer was something on TV From a science fiction show of note. A window was something you hated to clean; And ram was the cousin of a goat. Meg was the name of my girlfriend, And gig was a job for the nights. Now they all mean different things, And that really mega bytes. An application was for employment; A program was a TV show; A cursor used profanity; A keyboard was a piano. Memory was something that you lost with age; A CD was a bank account; And if you had a 3-in. floppy; You hoped nobody ever found out. Compress was something you did to the garbage, Not something you did to a file. And if you unzipped anything in public, You'd be in jail for a while. Log on was adding wood to the fire, Hard drive was a long trip on the road. A mouse pad was where a mouse lived, And a backup happened to your commode. You cut with a pocket knife; You pasted with glue; A web was a spider's home; A virus was the flu. I guess I'll stick to my pad and paper, And the memory in my head. I hear nobody's been killed in a computer crash. But I've heard it plenty times said ! From Norie Ziegler ****************
**************** WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS Linda Cunningham
Shutdown problems From The Naked PC website: In Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition shutdown problems can be caused by many factors including, but not limited to: a damaged exit sound file; incorrectly configured or damaged hardware; conflicting programs, or an incompatible, damaged, or conflicting device driver. If you receive a specific error message during shutdown, please search the Error Messages page on the link below for a possible resolution before proceeding with any steps. Microsoft has acknowledged a shutdown and restart problem in Windows Millennium. Special Discussion of some Windows Millennium Edition shutdown problems include possible Registry patches. Make sure you read this disclaimer by the web page author: "I am not personally able to verify, in advance, the consequences of any action on every computer of every type used by every user." [Jim Eshelman] The Links: http://www.aumha.org/a/shutdown.htm or http://www.TheNakedPC.com/t/411/tr.cgi?ffaq
TEACHERS NEEDED to help with newly forming classes. You don't need to be expert, or have a teaching certificate. If you have some (any) general knowledge of the software, a program guide will be supplied. Learn while you teach!!! Please help to keep our programs going. Meet great people. Share your experience, or be a classroom coach and assist a teacher. If YOU HAVE already taken Comp I or Comp II this is a great way for you to refresh your own skills and to meet and help other club members. ************** VOCABULARY Keyword A word or phrase which describes the information being sought, usually used when searching the Internet for information on a particular topic. Threads All of the correspondence related to a particular topic in a newsgroup. Kernel The level of an operating system or networking system that contains the system-level commands or all of the functions hidden from the user. In a Unix system, the kernel is a program that contains the device drivers, the memory management routines, the scheduler, and system calls. This program is always running while the system is operating. Assistive Technology Catalog Microsoft offers a Web page where you can search its "Assistive Technology Catalog" for information on Microsoft operating systems that help make computers accessible for people with disabilities. You can search by the following categories: any product, training, keyboard enhancement, on-screen keyboard, screen enlarger, screen review, or voice input. The catalog records include manufacturer contact information, product name(s), product description, and order instructions (phone, fax, email, and Web). Other links on this page include technical support, accessible documentation, keyboard assistance, research, and free resources, all related to accessibility. http://www.TheNakedPC.com/t/415/tr.cgi?fsite The site also offers the free Microsoft Word document "Windows 2000 Professional Compatible Assistive Aids." The document covers screen review, screen magnifier, speech recognition, alternative input and control, and Braille utilities. http://www.TheNakedPC.com/t/415/tr.cgi?fsite2 *************** VARNING: MinnySota Computir Virus Ve haf just sent you da "NORVEGIAN VIRUS". Since ve do not haf any programming experience und do not know how to actually damage yur computer, dis Virus verks on da honor system. Please forward dis Virus to eferyvone on yur mailing list und den manually delete all of da files on yur hard drive. Tank you fer yur cooperation. THIS IS A JOKE = please do not take any action. -From Ken Pelletier
KP Typing Tutor from pc world In this age of instant communication, it's your fingers that are the bottleneck. Now you can improve your typing with this small yet effective typing program, which will help you learn finger placement and build up speed. A number of options let you practice basic typing exercises, sentences, or longer text. A virtual keyboard, displayed under the text, highlights the key and finger you should use. If you get tired of traditional exercises, a typing game is available for a fun break. Version: 3.0; File Size: 626KB; Price: Free; Operating System(s): Windows 9.x, Windows NT Link to Download KP Typing Tutor: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,7931,tk,hs091701x,00.asp Did you know that in 1927, IBM was known as "The Computing Tabulating Recording Company?" (heard on "Your Internet Show" on TV)
******************* Over 100 million computers were shipped in the Officers & Members of the Board ****************** Would someone be interested in volunteering for the Social Chairperson position? ******************* Microsoft Windows 95 Service Pack 1 This package includes system administration tools, components, and drivers for Windows 95. It features updates and fixes for OLE32, Shell32.dll, Windows 3.1 printer driver problems, and problems with Samba and NetWare. Get more info or download it now at: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,6620,tk,hs091701x,00.asp **************** AIM Translator Isn't the Internet supposed to bring the people of the globe closer together, regardless of location? AIM Translator reaches towards that ideal by translating messages between the major European languages. After choosing the languages that you wish to converse in, click an arrow to determine what you're transferring from and to. The translations can then be copied to the clipboard and pasted into your instant messaging program. AIM Translator supports English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Version: 1.0 File Size: 480KB Price: Free Operating System(s): Windows 9.x Download AIM Translator now at: http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,16322,tk,hsx,00.asp ****************** The Presidents Corner By Ken Pelletier Mavis Bacon Anyone wishing they had learned to type during their earlier years need not despair. The club has installed the Mavis Bacon, Teaching Yourself To Type, program. It is currently installed on one machine and can be utilized by any club member or villager during Open House hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Scanning There are two scanners at The Web. These can be utilized by any club member or villager during the "Open House" hours. Pictures can be scanned and enhanced, printed documents can be OCR'd (Optical Character Recognition), and film strips or slides can be scanned on at least one or the other scanner. Large Downloads The average download speed within the village using a 56K modem is usually in the vicinity of 2K/sec. Keeping this in mind to download a 5mb file would take 5,000kb/2kb = 2,500sec. 2,500sec/60 = 41+min. The download speeds vary over the time of download; this example could take over an hour. With this, certain assumptions are made such as your provider (ISP) doesn't disconnect you just before the download is complete, requiring a completely new download attempt, or several disconnects occur making the download impossible. You might like to consider downloading large files at "The Web." "The Web" has a DSL connection which is a high speed internet connection providing download speeds of as much as 110kb/sec. Thus in the example above, your download time would be closer to 3 min. How then do we get such a large file from "The Web" to your computer. This is now quite easy. The file is copied to a CD-R, CD-ROM disk, which you put into your CD-ROM drive and copy to your hard drive. Not only have you captured the file you wanted but you now also have a permanent disk if reinstalling is needed or sharing with other computer users is desired. Multiple files can be copied to the CD-R, as much as 700mb. Classes for December, 2001 Computing Basics I
Monday - December 3 Goal: To learn what a computer is and to learn the basics needed to successfully operate it. Computer Basics: Identify the components of the computer, i.e., hardware and software. Hardware: Briefly identify the parts. Mouse: How to use it most efficiently Keyboard: Moving around the keyboard. Software: Programs installed to perform desired functions, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets. Windows 95,98: Become familiar with the installed operating system and learn the basics needed to use effectively. Elementary Word Processing: Creating text and saving it. Prerequisite - Personal computer with Windows 95 or 98. ****************** E-mail using AOL Wednesday December 12 Description: There's more to email than just messages. If you are using, or considering using, AOL as your email program, learn how to compose, customize, forward, reply, save and store your messages, including pictures within the message or sent as an attachment. Prerequisite: Students must have completed Computing Basic I or have equivalent working knowledge. They must have a computer with Windows 96, 98 or ME. |
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