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The next meeting of the Southern California OS/2 User Group (SCOUG) will be this
Saturday, December 18, at 9:00 AM PST, at the IBM offices located in Plaza Tower,
600 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, on the 2nd floor.
Last General Meeting of 1999; This is One You Don't Want to Miss!
The meeting topic is still TBA. However, you should definitely plan on attending
because December is always a fun meeting.
Raffle Prizes Wanted - Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Once again, as in years of yore, we
are soliciting your OS/2 hand-me-downs for the final raffle of the year. You know
what we're talking about - all those things that are still good, but you don't use
and they're taking up space, collecting dust. If you don't have a use for them,
but think some other SCOUG members might, then bring them with you to the December
meeting.
After the main meeting, it's time for two of our SIGs:
As the year is drawing to a close, the Programming SIG wil take a few moments
to ponder Y2K issues.
The General Interest Group will also discuss topical issues.
Afterwards: No-host lunch and friendly chat at TGI Friday's across the street
or another local restaurant.
Internet SIG chats happen several times each week. Join them! (For further info,
go to http://www.scoug.com/chat/index.html).
Monday, December 20, 7 PM PST meetings:
Got problems with your system? Volunteers at the OS/2 Help Desk will help you
solve them. Bring your system and all related components along with a detailed explanation
of your problem.
The Networking SIG will be meeting in the Journalism room where they will continue
their efforts to set up and install a peer network. If you are interest in how a
network is built from the ground up, this is your opportunity to get hands-on experience.
The Sundial SIG will resume in January.
When, where, and how to get there: SCOUG will be meeting on Saturday, December
18, at 9:00 AM (PST) at the IBM offices located in Plaza Tower, 600 Anton Bl., Costa
Mesa, CA, on the 2nd floor. From I-405, exit onto Bristol northbound (one exit NW
of the I-405/Hwy 55 interchange). Turn right on Anton Blvd (the first signal north
of I-405). Go east 2 signals and turn right (you will see a TGI Fridays' on your
right, where our after-meeting lunch will be at).
Parking may be a problem due to the holidays. Our advice is to park in the multi-level
garage behind TGI Fridays' across Anton Bl. from IBM. If the garage is staffed,
tell them you are attending a meeting at IBM. If past years are a valid indicator,
the garage will not be charging at the time you leave after the meeting.
For the OS/2 Help Desk and Networking SIG on December 20:
The Eastside Christian School, Heritage Campus, is at 2530 W. La Palma Ave. in
Anaheim. It is on the south side of La Palma Ave. (about 200 ft. E of Magnolia)
on the property of Grace Baptist Church. There is a 2-story office building close
to La Palma Ave. with the address of 2528 up near the roof. Turn in (south) there.
Drive all the way to the back and park along the chain-link fence. NOTE: There is
a lot of freeway construction north of the school on I-5 and the 91 freeways; some
on/off ramps may be closed and/or have detours. Check the SCOUG web site for updates,
and leave yourself plenty of time to find our SIG meeting location.
Further information (including driving directions) can be found on the SCOUG
web site at http://www.scoug.com. The driving
directions (http://www.scoug.com/directions.html)
also include maps for the general meeting and the Help Desk/Networking SIG that
you can print off as needed. Come and join us!
Ordre du jour de la reunion du 15 decembre 1999
Agenda of meeting of December 15th, 1999
19:00
Ouverture de l'assemblee / Meeting opening avec / with Gilbert Lefebvre
19:15
smp sur OS/2 Wseb dans un environnement de station de travail / smp on OS/2 Wseb
in a workstation environment avec / with Gilbert Lefebvre
Voyez quel point smp (double microprocesseurs) est utilise sous Wseb See to what
extent smp (two cpus) is used under Wseb
20:00
Pause-cafe / Coffe break
20:30
Discussion sur les futures présentations et tirage / Future presentations
discussion and drawing
P.S. La contribution d'entree est de 5.00$ par personne / Entrance contribution
is $5.00 per person
La reunion aura lieu a la / meeting's address
TOUR IBM/MARATHON
1250 Rene Levesque Ouest
7ième etage / 7th floor
Montreal
N.B. N'oubliez pas de rapporter votre disquette d'enregistrement / Don't forget
to bring back your registration diskette.
Disquette d'enregistrement remise aux nouveaux membres / New comers receive a
registration diskette.
Notre site sur Internet / Our Web site on Internet
http://www.contact.net/os2/
Courriel / Internet E-Mail
os2user@colba.net
****** RED ALERT ****** RED ALERT ****** RED ALERT ******
The countdown begins on 12/21... 10 days remain before Y2K!
You, me, and the mouse in my pocket all know that the 21st century starts 01/01/2001.
However, the really cool calendar change is coming up in a few weeks. What will
it mean to your computer systems?
Brian Hedges will be going over (for 1 last time) what you can do to protect
yourself from computer glitches. Are your OS/2 systems compliant? Find out where
to get those last second updates at the next Atlanta OS/2 User Group meeting.
Agenda:
Please plan on attending!
Regards,
Roger Borrello
Atlanta OS/2 User's Group Secretary
Eddress: rfb@GoldenCode.com
http://www.goldencode.com/atlos2/atlos2.html
Topic: Apache for OS/2
Date: Wednesday, December 8, 1999
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: IBM Building - 590 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
This will be a "make up" from our September meeting where our speaker
(our own Jeff Bakalchuck) couldn't make it because of a car accident.
Well Jeff is back although he won't be doing his charity arm wrestling anytime
soon, he is more than able to show everyone how to configure a web server with OS/2
and Apache.
Holiday festivities: Please feel free to bring some cookies and other holiday
pleasantments to make it a more joyous occasion for everyone.
Auction: Unfortunately we will NOT be doing an auction in December. We are looking
into January to bring this event together. However, I will bring a few items for
a holiday giveaway.
The Toronto OS/2 User's Group will be holding its monthly meeting at:
Thursday December 9th, 1999 at 7 PM
The IBM Canada Ltd. Building
3600 Steeles Ave. E.
in the Auditorium
Speakers will include:
7:00 - 7:30
Q&A on Hardware and Software Issues.
7:30 - 8:00
Announcements and OS/2 News.
8:00 - 8:45
Presentation of Powerware UPS systems and software for OS/2.
8:45 - 9:00
Break.
9:00 - 9:10
December is for giving! Draw for Prizes - If anyone has anything that they would
like to give away and it is OS/2 related, please consider donating it for the Draw.
9:10 - 10:00
Hardware/software exchange. Do you have any old hardware or software lying around
without a purpose? Bring it in and you might be able to find it a new home!
Hope to see you all there.
George Sikou -- chairman@to2.org
Chairman & Shareware Editor -- Toronto OS/2 User's Group
http://www.to2.org/
SpeakUp with Sundial Systems
Topic: Relish
Date : Monday December 6, 1999
Time: 8:00PM EST (1:00GMT)
Just in time for Christmas! The Sundial Systems Team has another exciting Speakup
scheduled on WEBBnet! (irc.us.webbnet.org) Flip on over to #VOICE Monday night December
6, 1999. The Sundial Team has a topic in mind and it's not Football!! It's RELISH.
A web interface can be found at:
http://www.webbnet.org/server.html
It's as easy as clicking on either on of two "Live Chat" circles.
"Relish provides a convenient and easy way to manage your time. Your calendar,
to do list, and phone book are fully integrated to give you total reliability. At
the same time they are also independent which gives you the maximum in flexibility."
As quoted from http://www.sundialsystems.com/relish/index.html
one can easily see Sundial Systems makes it easy for you to RELISH your time!
VOICE invites EVERYONE to attend. Bop on over to WEBBnet join #VOICE where you
can RELISH your leisure time and SPEAKUP to the folks that made it possible.
Should you need more information on using the webbnet and IRC, assistance is
available at http://www.os2voice.org/meetinginfo.html
24hrs a day.
Hookup and Speakup Monday December 6, 1999 8:00PM EST (01:00 GMT)
For information about Sundial Systems visit:
http://www.sundialsystems.com/
For information about VOICE visit:
The Philadelphia Area Computer Society OS/2 SIG web site at:
has just been updated. Stop in for these new features:
DECEMBER MEETING PREVIEW
Information on the December meeting/social event celebrating the holidays and
the twelfth anniversary of OS/2.
NOVEMBER MEETING REVIEW
Report on the November 17 meeting of the SIG featuring a presentatin on ProNews/2.
Speakup Live Monday, November 22, 1999 @8pm EST [0100GMT] with the new members
of Warpstock Board of Directors! VOICE invites you to attend a special Speakup dedicated
to our favorite and yours Warpstock!
This Speakup is in #voice on the WEBBnet at:
For irc servers around the world see:
VOICE Liason officer Judy McDermott reports the Board is excited and intent at
the prospect of providing the International OS/2 Community a rather unique and informative
session with the following Topics:
1. Introduction of the new Warpstock Board of Directors
2. Warpstock 99 wrap up
3. Discussion of Warpstock 2000 bid process
Should you need more information on using the webbnet or IRC assistance in general,
information is available at http://www.os2voice.org/meetinginfo.html
24hrs a day!
VOICE would like the thank the Warpstock Board of Directors for taking their
valuable time on Monday, November 22 @ 8pm EST [0100GMT] to be our guests for a
Speakup!
So Hookup! Speakup! Remember that's Monday , November 22 8PM EST [0100GMT]. This
speakup promises to be a power packed session so Come early and get your front row
seats in #VOICE on the WEBBnet http://www.webbnet.org
for a list of servers.
WEBBnet is the OS/2 net - a service of Suntrix.com Internet Services.
Warpstock is a grassroots Event of the OS/2 Community.
VOICE == Virtual OS/2 International Community Education
The next meeting of the Southern California OS/2 User Group (SCOUG) will be this
Saturday, November 20, at 9:00 AM PST, at the IBM offices located in Plaza Tower,
600 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, on the 2nd floor.
OS/2 Marketing Guru to Demonstrate how to Shoot for the Sky!
How *did* that guy do it?
WHY did he do what he did?
After receiving several requests to do so, we've asked the whiz behind SCOUG's
Warp Expo West marketing effort to explain how he successfully marketed the event.
Everything Peter Skye prepared for marketing our successful OS/2 event this year
had a pre-planned strategy and reason. Peter will let us in on his secrets at the
next SCOUG general meeting. This will be an important presentation for all SCOUG
vendors, developers, and even plain old members since Peter's techniques are key
to the success of any event or product. Peter's tricks can be translated into just
about anything.
And of course, Peter is always entertaining, so those who just like to watch
Peter in action will be in for a treat.
After the presentation we'll have Q&A to get your computer problems resolved.
Then a raffle and the Saturday SIG meetings:
General Interest Group - topic TBA
Programming SIG - Michael (Rocky) Rakijas and Ben Archer will recap their Warp
Expo West presentation on using Octave.
Afterwards: No-host lunch and friendly chat at TGI Friday's across the street
or another local restaurant.
Internet SIG chats happen several times each week. Join them! (For further info,
go to http://www.scoug.com/chat/index.html).
Monday, November 22, 7 PM PST meeting:
The SCOUG Help Desk will have volunteers available to give you hands-on assistance
in solving your hardware and software problems.
Monday, November 29, 7 PM PST meeting:
NOTE: Special date this month only for the Networking SIG: The Eastside Christian
School, Heritage Campus (in Anaheim) is providing a new room for the Networking
SIG; they'll be setting up hardware and software for a 6-computer peer network.
This way you can see what it takes to set it up from the ground floor.
When, where, and how to get there:
SCOUG will be meeting on Saturday, November 20, at 9:00 AM (PST) at the IBM offices
located in Plaza Tower, 600 Anton Bl., Costa Mesa, CA, on the 2nd floor. From I-405,
exit onto Bristol northbound (one exit NW of the I-405/Hwy 55 interchange). Turn
right on Anton Blvd (the first signal north of I-405). Go east 2 signals and turn
right (you will see a TGI Fridays' on your right, where our after-meeting lunch
will be at). Park in the open-air lot to your left. Plaza Tower is on a diagonal
from the open-air parking lot.
For the OS/2 Help Desk on November 22, and the Networking SIG on November 29:
The Eastside Christian School, Heritage Campus, is at 2530 W. La Palma Ave. in
Anaheim. It is on the south side of La Palma Ave. (about 200 ft. E of Magnolia)
on the property of Grace Baptist Church. There is a 2-story office building close
to La Palma Ave. with the address of 2528 up near the roof. Turn in (south) there.
Drive all the way to the back and park along the chain-link fence.
NOTE: There is a lot of freeway construction north of the school on I-5 and the
91 freeways; some on/off ramps may be closed and/or have detours. Check the SCOUG
web site for updates, and leave yourself plenty of time to find our SIG meeting
location.
Further information (including driving directions) can be found on the SCOUG
web site at http://www.scoug.com. The driving directions (http://www.scoug.com/directions.html)
also include maps for the general meeting and the Help Desk that you can print off
as needed. Come and join us!
The Triangle OS/2 Users Group will hold its November Meeting Tuesday November
23rd, 1999
7:30 PM
IBM Sales Office, 5th Floor
4800 Falls Of the Neuse Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27909
The main presentation will be by Rich Cottle and focus on the JSTREET Mailer.
Rich has indicated that there have been several improvements made to this Java
Mailer.
Come and witness for yourself how well OS/2 's Java Release 1.1.8 and JSTREET
can perform !
Check out the meeting announcement at:
http://www.ncneighbors.com/199/
Reminder:
This is our last meeting of the year. We don't meet in December.
The 25th November meeting will include a session on Visual Java programming.
An Introduction to programming Java applets using the Visual Java application development
environment from Brian and Glenn.
The meeting will commence at 7.30pm at Adelaide's IBM offices. Check details
at:
Yes, there is a meeting this month of the Atlanta OS/2 User's Group, and this
one is a must see!
OS/2 and video! Yes, this is Real TV!
WarpTV and Hauppauge WinTV
-> Watch broadcast TV
-> Watch video
-> Capture video clips
o Back by popular demand: Hedges' Top-Ten
o News and Tidbits
Regards,
Roger Borrello
Atlanta OS/2 User's Group Secretary
Eddress: rfb@GoldenCode.com http://www.goldencode.com/atlos2/atlos2.html
Ordre du jour de la reunion du 17 novembre 1999
Agenda of meeting of November 20th, 1999
19:00 Ouverture de l'assemblee / Meeting opening avec / with Gilbert Lefebvre
19:15 Xfree pour OS/2, installation d'EMX RT et suite d'ICQ / Xfree for OS/2,
EMX runtime installation and ICM followup avec / with Raymond Dagenais
19:50 Aper=87u de la prochaine présentation d'un client smp basé
sur Wseb / Preview of next month's presentation of a client based on Wseb smp avec
/ with Gilbert Lefebvre
20:00 Pause-sante / Coffee break
20:30 Présentation de Linux dans l'optique d'un utilisateur d'OS/2 / Linux
from an OS/2 user's perspective avec / with Gerald Brosseau
21:40 Levee de l'assemblee et tirages / End of meeting and drawings
P.S. La contribution d'entree est de 5.00$ par personne / Entrance contribution
is $5.00 per person
La reunion aura lieu a la / meeting's address
TOUR IBM/MARATHON
1250 Rene Levesque Ouest
7ième etage / 7th floor
Montreal
N.B. N'oubliez pas de rapporter votre disquette d'enregistrement / Don't forget
to bring back your registration diskette.
Disquette d'enregistrement remise aux nouveaux membres / New comers receive a
registration diskette. Notre site sur Internet / Our Web site on Internet
http://www.contact.net/os2/
Courriel / Internet E-Mail
os2user@colba.net
The Philadelphia Area Computer Society OS/2 SIG web site at http://www.phillyos2.org
has just been updated. Stop in for these new features:
NOVEMBER MEETING PREVIEW
Information on the November 17 meeting featuring a demonstration of the ProNews/2
OS/2 news reader.
OCTOBER MEETING REVIEW
Report on the October 27 meeting of the SIG featuring presentations on remote
boot of Warp via RIPL and WiseManager from Serenity Systems.
NOVEMBER DATA BUS ARTICLE
SIG Leader Larry Lavins' November article for the PACS monthly publication Data
Bus is now on-line. This month's article includes reports and links from the October
meeting, the meeting agenda for November, and other news from the OS/2 world.
The OS/2 SIG of the Philadelphia Area Computer Society invites all interested
computer users to attend the November meeting:
The main feature planned for the November meeting will be a presentation &
demonstration of the full-featured ProNews/2 OS/2 news reader program by SIG member
Jim Nuytens.
Pronews/2 is a top rated OS/2 News client with many features that are lacking
in other OS/2 news readers. Many users regard this unique newsreader as the best
available, bar none. Key features include a process manager that gives the user
complete control over queued tasks (such as downloading articles), true message
threading and fully customizable toolbars. It also includes an advanced filtering
and thread-watching mechanism that can work on a group-by-group or global basis.
The user interface is based on the familiar and intuitive notebook format, with
tabs for quickly accessing subscribed groups, new groups, all groups, queued processes
and connections.
The most recent version, PN2_15B1.ZIP, can be downloaded from hobbes, OS/2 Supersite,
BMT Micro and other OS/2 websites. OS/2 e-Zine! published a very favorable review
of ProNews/2 last year. Read it at http://www.os2ezine.com/v3n01/pn2.htm
Other agenda items include SIG business matters, OS/2 news, new software releases,
Q&A session, software raffle, etc. An OS/2 system will be on hand for demos
of OS/2, Java, Internet, etc., as time permits. Free light refreshments will also
be available.
Mark the date and time: Wednesday, November 17th, at 7:00pm, to hear about all
the new and exciting developments, or if you have questions about OS/2 Warp and
Java. OS/2 SIG meetings are open and free for OS/2 users, their guests and all others
interested in learning about OS/2 and associated Java technology.
WE SUPPORT THE JAVA LOBBY: http://www.javalobby.org
Further information, directions to Episcopal Academy, and other useful information
about the OS/2 SIG activities may be found on our web site at http://www.phillyos2.org,
or contact SIG Leader Larry Lavins: llavins@worldnet.att.net, or phone (215) 878-9609.
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