Month

Date

Presentation

January

1/11/2001

Microsoft is coming in with a presentation that covers many programs. It's titled:

"Learn, Have Fun, Get Things Done!"

February

2/8/2001

Learn how the networks of the world interconnect to create the Internet. This presentation by Charles Botsford covers NAP, PNAP, Internet history, Internet organizations and Internet protocols.

March

3/8/2001

Melissa Barnet from WatchGuard Technologies will be with us.

She will be discussing the need for firewall devices to protect the computers of those who use the Internet, especially those with "always on" connections. She will also discuss the advantages / disadvantages of software versus hardware firewalls and then discuss the hardware firewall products that WatchGuard offers.

April

4/12/2001

After two years, Gene Barlow from Power Quest will be here again. Those of you who know Gene and his product line know that this will be a great presentation.

As usual Gene will have product available at discounted, User Group prices.

May

5/10/2001

Claudia Caspary of Wireless Webconnect, the local Authorized Service Provider for Metricom, will be demonstrating the new, faster Ricochet wireless modem system.

Also, each attendee will be eligible to toss his/her business card or other identification into Metricom's national, quarterly drawing. The next drawing will be on June 1st and the winner will receive a free 128kb Ricochet mobile modem and a one-year service plan. (Great prize but long odds since a national drawing.)

June

6/14/2001

Kegabuck$ auction

July

7/12/2001

Laplink will be demonstrating their software

August

8/9/2001

Microsoft is going to tell us all about "Office XP"

September

9/13/2001

Home Networking can be fun! Especially with our own "Mister Answer Man" and KEGS confused auctioneer. Al & Joe will take you on a step-by-step tour of home networking and let you in on some tips & tricks.

October

10/11/2001

Want to know about Microsoft's new XP operating system. Here's your chance. Microsoft will be here with a full presentation.

November

11/8/2001

So, you've been thinking about buying a new computer? Do you want to find out what all those funny abbreviations mean in the sales adds? Then you need to attend

"Understanding Today's Technology and Terminology. Can a newer computer bring you happiness?"

put on by our very own Steve Fondren.

December

12/13/2001

A representative from Hylink Technology will demonstrate Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Premiere and discuss the training courses that they offer on several Adobe products.