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Monthly Meeting
We had over 200 people attend our November meeting last Tuesday for Microsoft's "First Look at Office 2003." Julie Mavencamp delivered a great presentation, AND she also helped give away about $3000 worth of software and hardware. We greatly appreciate Microsoft's largesse.
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TBCS member in the newspaper
One of our newest members, Michelle Marissa, was featured in an article by Dave Gussow in last Monday's St. Petersburg Times. The article, titled "Notebook nirvana", appeared in their Computer Buyer's Guide that is published once a year in the business section. The article (including Michelle's picture) is available online at:
http://www.sptimes.com/2003/11/17/Technology/Notebook_nirvana.shtml
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Windows 101
Jan Norman has started registering people for her next hands-on basic Windows class in December. It's limited to 6 students. It will take place over 4 Friday afternoons from 1-3pm beginning on December 5th. Please contact her at: tbcs.office@verizon.net.
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Monday, November 24, 7-9pm
PageMaker SIG. Led by Stacy Lloyd
lloydss@aol.com
Tuesday, November 25, 1-3pm
Novice SIG. Led by Jan Norman. EVERY Tuesday
afternoon.
jannorman@tampabay.rr.com
Tuesday,
November 25, 7-9pm
Microsoft Access SIG. Led by Howard Gray
gray.howard@verizon.net
Wednesday, November 26, 7-9pm
Linux SIG. Led by John Schatmeyer
NO MEETING - Happy Holiday!!!
Thursday, November 27, 7-9pm
Windows SIG. Led by Chris Walters
chris.walters@gte.net
NO MEETING - Happy Holiday!!!
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Anti-Spam Bill Passed by House on Saturday
Congress moved closer to attempting to control spam on by passing legislation similar to what the Senate passed last month. It is hoped that they will resolve differences before both houses go home for the year. Potentially, spammers could receive up to 5 years in prison for violations. Since most spam these days comes from out of the country, it will be interesting to see if the bill will be effective. However, at least it's a start. Google: house spam for more info.
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Cell Phone Number Portability
A new federal law goes into affect on Monday that permits customers in the nation's 100 largest urban areas to change their mobile phone service to a different service provider, and still keep the same phone number. It is hoped that this legislation will spur carriers to improve service. Google: "cell phone" portability for more info.
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