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The HUG UpDate |
The Harrisburg pc User Group© (HUG) Newsletter since 1983 |
Available Monthly at www.HrbgUG.org |
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November 2002 HUG Meetings
November 2002 Computer Shows *
December 2002 HUG Meetings
December 2002 Computer Shows *
* Remember to always check
the
MarketPro web site show schedule for
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HUG General Membership Meetings Notes from the October
General Membership Meeting -- Coming up in November -- Coming up in December -- HUG Computer Workshops The HUG Computer Workshop
(formerly known as the DOS/Windows SIG), where
beginners' questions are answered and problem computers
are analyzed for free, is held on the THIRD SUNDAY of
each month, from 2:00~4:00 PM. If you are new to our
group, or you would just like a little coaching in
downloading files, or using Adobe Acrobat Reader, or if
you need to have some of techno-speak decoded, then
this is where you want to be. Notes from the Last Computer Workshop --
Computers Sold
Total proceeds from the above sales added $145 to the HUG treasury.
The Workshop closed at 5:30 PM. Notes from the Special Computer Workshop -- Linux SIG Meetings The Linux SIG (HAL) is held
concurrently with the HUG Computer Workshop at 2:00 in
the Skyline View Church. If you are an experienced
Linux user and wish to participate in a Linux
discussion session, or if you are want to learn what
Linux is about, then this SIG is for you. Guests are
welcome. HUG Executive Board Meetings Thursday, November 21st is HUG's Executive Board Meeting at Little Joe's Pizza (formerly Brian's Pizza) in the Swatara Square Shopping Center across from the east shore Wal-Mart. The center is bordered by Route 322, Mushroom Hill Road, and Grayson Road. Board meetings are always open to the public. Here is where we handle the club's monthly business -- so there are no demonstrations nor hands-on help. But if you would like the club to benefit from your input on policies and procedures or you'd like to volunteer, then this is the place to be. Meetings start at 6:00 PM and run about an hour or until the club's business is completed. Return to the Table of Contents |
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There is a two-day show scheduled for the
Harrisburg Farm Show Complex on November 16-17th. John,
George, Lou, and Chuck Gordon will man the table but
they still need a few more willing and able volunteers.
Are you up to the task? If so, email (or call) John or Lou. Return to the Table of Contents |
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New Official HUG Internet Address -- We have a new Official HUG
Internet Address, effective November 1st. The new
address is: New Official HUG Mailing Address -- We also have a new Official Hug
Mailing Address, effective November 1st. The new
address is: HUG Elections Are Coming This Fall -- Nominations for HUG Office
Holders in 2003 are scheduled for this November.
Elections are scheduled for December. So think about
which office that you want to fill and let any HUG
Board Member know of your intentions. I promise that no
present officer will feel bad if you aspire to his
office - the incumbent will look forward toward serving
HUG in another capacity. Members Not Receiving Meeting Notices -- Dennis Mumma sends out e-mail
notices, as a reminder, before meeting. Many members
have reported that they do not receive them. This is
because members on the e-mail list have ignored
Dennis' invitations. Return to the Table of Contents |
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Your Current Email Address -- If you want to continue
receiving a HUG e-mail announcement then you must keep
your e-mail address current in our data base. You must
provide us with your correct and current address and
inform us of any changes. The best way to do this is to
e-mail Lou Samsel and John Reinhardt from the address
you wish to use. (Please place "HUG" at the beginning
of the e-mail's Subject Field.) Donations to HUG -- Modern and usable software
and hardware donations are appreciated. No DOS software
nor 386, 486 hardware, please. There is just no use for
it. Donations may be dropped off at any HUG meeting.
Your donation may be tax deductible for Federal Income
Tax purposes -- see our Treasurer John for
details. Meeting Locations -- Remember, General Membership
Meetings are held on the SECOND TUESDAY of each month
from 6:30~9:00 PM in the Skyline View Church, 7733
Hillcrest Avenue, Harrisburg. Skyline View Church is on
Jonestown Road (Rt. 22) just 6/10 of a mile west of Rt.
39. It's on the south side of the highway, next to a
Fulton Bank and across the highway from a Getty-Mart.
Share the experience and bring a friend. Return to the Table of Contents |
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Membership in HUG has many
advantages including: admission to all HUG meetings
including SIGs, elegibility for door prizes (when
available) at General Membership Meetings, priority
over non-members for free technical assistance with
computer related problems at all HUG Computer
Workshops, elegibility to volunteer to work at the HUG
Computer Show Table and win annual volunteers' prizes,
discounts on all "For Sale" items, and other benefits
that I can't think of at the moment. Return to the Table of Contents |
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Newsletter Editor Wanted -- Lou Samsel and Dennis Mumma
are filling in as newsletter editors until a volunteer
for this position comes foreward. This position would
look good on anyone's resume. You have the opportunity
to style and provide content as you choose. Anyone
interested should contact Lou Samsel. Newsletter Writers Wanted -- Anyone who has an idea or submission for this newsletter should contact Lou Samsel. Here is your chance to appear in print. As with the editor position, published writing experience would look good on your resume. List of Links to Microsoft Sites Needed -- We still need a few people to
submit a List of Links to Microsoft Sites. The last
section of this newsletter contains links to
interesting and informative Linux sites. There are no
Microsoft Windows sites listed -- I know this because
some of you have told me so. This is not an oversight.
If anyone wishes, you can prepare a list of addresses
(first) and site names (second) for whatever Microsoft
Windows sites that you think the other readers of this
newsletter might be interested in visiting. No
commercial ($$$) sites, please. We're not providing
free advertising without quid pro quo. E-mail this list
to Lou
Samsel. Items for Sale -- We have the following items
for sale to active HUG members, only. [Unclaimed items
are available to non-members at slightly higher
prices.] All items are used, unless othewise indicated.
All items are believed to be in good working condition.
Anything that proves to be nonworking after purchase
may be returned for replacement or refund within 60
days of purchase. Free items have, of course, no
warranty. No additional claims as to suitability,
performance, or reliablilty are offered. [The stuff's
dirt cheap, after all!]
The For Sale Components may be
purchased at any workshop or at any other HUG meeting
-- if plans are made to do so in advance of the
meeting. Please call (or better yet, email) Lou Samsel well in
advance to assure availability. Return to the Table of Contents |
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List of HUG Officers and Support Members
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[The Featured Software Site article for this month was provided by Chuck Gordon, one of
HUG's most knowledgable and helpful members. His review is included, below. My opinion
is that if Chuck recommends this software then you should definitely try it. Featured Software Site for November -- AIDA32 v3.2
Program: AIDA32 v3.2
About AIDA32 --
What it is -- AIDA32 is a professional system information, diagnostics and benchmarking program
running on Win32 platforms.
It extracts details of all components of the PC.
It can display information on the screen, print it, or save it to file in various
formats like HTML, CSV or XML.
For corporate users, AIDA32 offers command-line switches, network audit and audit
statistics, remote system information and network management.
Features --
Review by Chuck Gordon, HUG --
First, I want to start out
by saying that I can't believe the product is free. I
have never seen a system-reporting tool that is so
well put together.
License --
For personal use: AIDA32 is a FREEWARE application, so it's free to
distribute and use for any non-business purposes. Other Sites -- Computer User Groups Linux News Linux Documentation and
Tutorials Linux Releases Linux Vendors Return to the Table of Contents
Entire form and content is ©2002 by Harrisburg PC Users Group HUG Logo is a Trademark ® of theHarrisburg PC Users Group The Newsletter Title The HUG UpDate is ©1985-2002 by Harrisburg PC Users Group Compliments can be sent to Lou Samsel. Complaints, criticisms and bad advice should be kept to yourself, unless you want to be the editor. ~ Lou Last Modified: November 7, 2002 |
