ATTENTION:

It is my pleasure to announce, as of Aug. 30th, the club has a new web site and presence. The club has secured a domain name and a hosting arrangement with Earthlink. The new web address is www.hvcomputerclub.org. There have been a few changes on the first page, the guest book and message board has been reactivated in a new format. The clubs, which were carried on the Village site, are included on our site. We are looking forward to expanding the inter-activity of the site and making it much more useful to the members.
Please visit the site often; let us know your thoughts both good and bad.

-Ken Pelletier

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Mark Your Calendar - - Coming Events

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

October 10, 2001 -- 10:00 - 11:30 am

Heritage Hall

Dr. Daniel Goodman

Medical Resources on the Internet.

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Computer Courses Sept. & Oct.

Computing Basics I	1:00 to 3:00 p.m.	Sept. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 -- M W F
Description: A hands-on course introducing IBM-type personal computers, the Windows operating system, and word processing. Basic skills and procedures are taught using a structured lesson plan that provides many opportunities for student practice. Coaches are available to assist students on an individual basis
Prerequisite:    Class is limited to 4. Personal computer with Windows 95/98 or Me.
Basics of Scanning	6:30 to 8:30 p.m	Sept. 19, 20 -- W Th
Description: A hands-on course introducing the basic techniques of scanning. Both in color, and in black & white. Time allowing also OCR (Optical Caracture Recognition). Bring you own pictures to be scanned. Topics will be scanning, cropping, sizing, saving, type files, and printing.
Prerequisite:   Personal computer with Windows 95/98 or Me.
Computing Basics II	9:00 to 11:00 a.m	Sept. 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 -- M W F
Description: Configure documents, e.g., fonts, moving, deleting, formatting text, adding color, etc. Understand your printer. Ways to access your printer, print preview, properties, troubleshooting. Icon on your desktop--What does it contain? What can it do for you? Understand your Task Bar.
Prerequisite:     Students must have completed Computing Basic I or have equivalent working knowledge. Personal computer with Windows 95/98 or Me.
Creating a Newsletter in Word                  In only three sessions	9:00 to 11:00 a.m	Oct. 8, 10, 12 -- M W F
Description: Microsoft Word is not just for writing letters. In this hands-on course, students will learn how to use Word to prepare a professional looking newsletter, complete with photographs and graphics.
Prerequisite:   Completion of Computing Basics I; computer with Windows 95, 98, Me, or a MAC with MS Word installed; MS Word will be available on classroom computers

Sign up for these courses at the Front Desk in the Activities Building.

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WARTIME CARTOONS

When we hear the name Dr. Seuss, we think of all those wonderful children's books. But beyond green eggs and ham, Theodor Seuss Geisel, AKA Dr. Seuss, served during World War II as chief editorial cartoonist for a New York newspaper. Some 200 of his wartime cartoons, from historian Richard H. Minear's collection, "Dr. Seuss Goes to War," is brought to the Internet at <http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dspolitic/>.

From: Neat Net Tricks #91

If you click on the cartoons on the web pages, they enlarge for readability.

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To Cash In on a Lifestyle, Apple Hits the Mall

By JENNIFER LEE

McLean, Va.-- The store is so self-aware that it doesn't even have its name on a sign. Instead, a glowing white apple with an iconic bite beckons shoppers in an upscale mall in this affluent Washington suburb. Inside the white airy interior, black-clad salesclerks walk the bleached wooden floor, past translucent computers, petite digital cameras, and slim scanners. With or without its name spelled out, the merchant's identity is unmistakable. The 6,000-square-foot store is part of a foray by Apple Computer (news/quote) into retailing, part of a campaign to create an Apple presence at 25 high-traffic shopping areas across the nation, including Manhattan, by the end of the year. Another store has opened in the Los Angeles area.

Copyright 2001 The New York Times Company

What Software Versions Really Mean

Each software package has a revision code attached to it. It is obvious that this revision code gives the sequence of changes to the product, but in reality, there is substantially more information available through the rev. code than that. This provides a guide for interpreting the meaning of the revision codes and what they actually signify.

This article is courtesy of: www.CyberCheeze.com
Copyright ©1997-1999 Yes Interactive AS
All Rights Reserved.

1.0:	Also known as "one point uh-oh", or "barely out of beta". We are praying that you will find it more functional than, say, a computer virus and that its operation has some resemblance to that specified in the marketing copy.
1.1:	We fixed all the killer bugs.
1.2:	Uh, we introduced a few new bugs fixing the killer bugs and so we had to fix them, too.
2.1:	This provides a guide for interpreting the meaning of the revision codes and what they actually signify. Well, not surprisingly, we broke some things in making major changes so we had to fix them. But we did a really good job of testing this time, so we don't think we introduced any new bugs while we were fixing these bugs
2.2:	Uh, sorry, one slipped through. One lousy typo error and you will not believe how much trouble it caused! Some jerk found a deep-seated bug that has been there since 1.0 and would not stop nagging until we fixed it!!
3.0:	Hey, we finally think we've got it right! Most of the customers are really happy with this.
4.0:	More features. It's doubled in size now, by the way, and you'll need to get more memory and a faster processor.
5.0:	We really need to go on to a new product, but we have an installed base out there to protect. We're cutting the staffing after this.
6.0:	We had to fix a few things we broke in 5.0. Not very many, but it's been so long since we looked at this thing we might as well call it a major upgrade. Oh, yeah, we added a few flashy cosmetic features so we could justify the major upgrade number.
6.1:	Since I'm leaving the company and I'm the last guy left in the lab who works on the product, I wanted to make sure that all the changes I've made are incorporated before I go. I added some cute demos, too, since I was getting pretty bored back here in my dark little corner (I kept complaining about the lighting but they wouldn't do anything). I'm leaving the bits in as good a shape as I can in case somebody has to tweak them, but it'll be sheer luck if no one loses them.

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From:    Elizabeth "Ronnie" Kamphausen
Hello!   I am a "displaced computer club member" who is currently in Maine. I just thought you might let club members know of my web site. I try to keep it loaded with natural happenings on the Maine coast. I am a naturalist as many Heritage Villagers know, and I write about plants, animals (mostly marine) and anything else that strikes my fancy. I also include photos and my drawings of the creatures I encounter. Another reason that this may be of interest is I have learned a great deal from club members. I started about 2 years ago not knowing much at all. Now I use the computer everyday. The web site has benefited from Ken's Web Page Class, as well as courses I have taken here in Maine. I am still learning, however, but having fun. I work during the summer at a campground in Small Point, leading families on walks to learn about the unique character of the Maine coast. I also give talks at a nearby resort in Sebasco. Best wishes to all my friends in the Village, especially to those sure and steady web page designers! --Ronnie Kamphausen

Here is my web page in Maine = http://home.gwi.net/~allwet1

BE SURE TO VISIT HER WEB PAGE TO SEE SOME OF HER BEAUTIFUL DRAWINGS

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A Friendly Reminder of Dues Due

Glenn Brink	Rae Kelly	Frances Callan
Ben Littman	Harry Carey	Pauline Matas
Evelyn Coleman	Joseph Needleman	Rose Coshak
Frank Nye	Marion Davis	Peggy Nye
Anne Dooney	Jodie Richardson	Rodney Elkind
Carl Rosenblum	Henry Fairchild	Roberta Smolskis
John Gomulinski	Linda Gomulinski	Muriel Stoker
David Swan	Jeanne Hinkson	Leonard T. Vanlier
Byron Jeffries	Muriel P. Vanlier	Helen Johnston
	Jenny Walder

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Capt`n! The spellchecker kinna take this abuse!

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PLEASE READ THIS:

ALL MEMBERS, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Please submit an email to: <theweb@snet.net>.  No message or subject is necessary, a blank email will be fine.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Richard Fahringer
Alexander & Laura Garfinkel
Vincent & Janet Olivero
George & Phyllis Phelan
Virginia Schmuckli
Roy Welch
Edwina E. Woods

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I read an article that said the typical symptoms of stress are:

Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect day.

Member contribution, Thanks Jean!!!

TEACHERS ARE 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'VE 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.

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VOCABULARY

128-bit encryption

Encryption is a procedure for turning plain text or other information into an unrecognizable pattern of data. 128-bit encryption is the strongest form of Web browser encryption commonly available for use on the Internet. It provides a high level of security and privacy for our customers. We recommend that you use 128-bit encryption when visiting this site.

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Some days are a total waste of makeup. -Anon.

SUBJECT -- AAADD:

Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.

This is how it goes...

          I decide to do the laundry, start down the hall, and notice the newspaper on the table. OK, I'm going to do the laundry...BUT FIRST I'm going to read the newspaper.
         After that, I notice the mail on the table. OK, I'll just put the newspaper in the recycle stack.... BUT FIRST I'll look through the pile of mail and see if there are any bills to be paid.
         Yes, Now where is the checkbook? Oops.. There's the empty glass from yesterday on the coffee table. I'm going to look for that checkbook...BUT FIRST I need to put the glass in the sink.
          I head for the kitchen, look out the window, notice my poor flowers need a drink of water; I put the glass in the sink and there's the remote for the TV on the kitchen counter. What's it doing here?
          I'll just put it away... BUT FIRST need to water those plants. I head for the door and... Aaaagh! Stepped on the cat. Cat needs to be fed. Okay, I'll put the remote away and water the plants... BUT FIRST, I need to feed the cat.
         END OF DAY: Laundry is not done, newspapers are still on the floor, glass is still in the sink, bills are not paid, checkbook is still lost, and the cat ate the remote control...And, when I try to figure out how come nothing got done today, I'm baffled because...I KNOW I WAS BUSY ALL DAY!
I realize this condition is serious...I'd get help... BUT FIRST...I think I'll check my e-mail.

Contributed by Member, Thanks Joe Franzino

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VIRUS INFORMATION:

Code Red is a "worm" that takes advantage of a security hole in the Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) software. It affects computers running on the Microsoft Windows NT or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems. It DOES NOT currently (August 15, 2001) affect PCs running on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, and recent versions of XP or Macintosh computers, so most home PCs cannot be infected at this time. (If you do not know what operating system your PC runs on, right click on the My Computer desktop icon, and then click on Properties.) If you are running NT or 2000, you can download Microsoft's Code Red virus protection patch. The location for this patch as well as instructions on how to detect Code Red's presence on your computer and other key information about Code Red can be found at:  http://worldnet.attecc.com/bulletins/codered.html.

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Don't forget to visit the Computer Club, often where you will find calendars listing club events, the Soundboard, and other Club links.

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Officers

Monthly Calendar

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SOS - HVCC Help Line

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For Help Call

Ken Pelletier 264-2310
or
Bob Greene 264-9747.

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DID YOU KNOW?

There is a new Classified Section, on the Club's Web Page, for computer club members only. Take advantage of this to sell or 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

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We cannot change the direction of the wind...but we can adjust our sails.

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