PC Meeting
Wednesday November 12, 2003
1. Next Years CompuSirs activities planning:
What programs for this year were most interesting?
What subject are of interest next year?
Bob Phillips does not have enough time to fulfill the Chairmen role this
next year; so we need a new volunteer!
Do we need a Speaker Committee such as SPACUG has?
2. Open Access Discussion
Anybody heard the war stories about Mac System 10, G3, G4, and printer
problems? |
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PC Meeting
Wednesday
October 8, 2003
As most of you know the spam and virus/worm problems are just getting
worse. Jim Dinkey has seen it first hand as machines come in for
repair. He has offered to speak again and present solutions for
protecting yourself.
Jim will discuss the following:
The underlying problem is that the 60% of the computers out in
the real world have not been modified in any way from the way they
came out of the box. That is where all of the zombies come from.The
real subject is how to protect yourself in a hostile environment.
There is one setup for broadband and another for dialup.
There is a procedure for controlling spam which bounces against
a world-wide database.
There are also ways to assure that web-scraping robots do not add
your name to the millions of spam lists.
And finally, a Q & A session will be provided. |
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PC Meeting
Wednesday
September 10, 2003
Joop Verbaken will be our speaker on the Archimedes project at Stanford on Computer Technology for Accessibility Features for future computer systems.
This project includes developing extremely simple interfaces to the computer to assist older people who may not have the ability/capacity to work with a keyboard or mouse.
Background:
Hardware software development at Philips Lab for picture recognition on
multi processor machines
Worked in Italy in European center for Photo Voltaic energy test systems
Daisy and Cadence Software Manager for Simulators, Component Systems
Consulting and teaching for Neural Network company
Consulting and working for the Archimedes project at Stanford
Co-owner and developer of vacation homes web site www.ahaGO.com
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PC Meeting
Wednesday
August 13, 2003
Jim Dinkey will be our speaker on the important subject of "Backup"..
The need for backup and a number of available backup support programs
will be compared.
Tapeware 7.0
Acronis (with live file action)
HP ShureStore
HP QIC (8 GB)
Retrospect for remote operation
Plextor-style backup.
Ghost
Backup methodologies including backup to tape, disc, removable
media, and network will be discussed. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday July 9, 2003
The meeting will be opened with a discussion about need for speakers
followed by an Open Access
period.
I will have my computer on site connected to the Hillview Senior Center
Plasma Display.
I will use this equipment to discuss my Digital Still Picture experience
with emphasis on
using the computer to view pictures vs printing. Adobe Album will be
demonstrated. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday June 11, 2003
June 11 meeting will be tour of Wallenburg Hall at Stanford Univ. This is a new facility of the Education Department which features teaching facilities with high-tech capabilites. Multi-media and computerized systems are made available for teachers to develop new course material.
Tour maps will be posted and luncheon arrangements to be announced. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday July 9, 2003
The meeting will be opened with a discussion about need for speakers
followed by an Open Access
period.
I will have my computer on site connected to the Hillview Senior Center
Plasma Display.
I will use this equipment to discuss my Digital Still Picture experience
with emphasis on
using the computer to view pictures vs printing. Adobe Album will be
demonstrated. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday May 14, 2003
Our member Jim Dinkey will speak May 14 on the "Realities of the
Marketplace" including discussion of the latest product offerings and their
importance.
Jim is President of the Palo Alto Computer Users Group and well know to all
from his Saturday clinic for ailing computers. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday
April 9, 2003
The next meeting will be the first of several on the computers and
photography. We have an expert on digital video photography and he is
helping to find another expert on digital still photography.
Our CompuSIR speakers for the March 9th meeting on experiences with digital
cameras are CompuSIR members Roger Summit and Bob DeGrasse. This will be a
live demonstration with equipment on display!
Roger plans so speak on the following:
A. Illustrate use of IrfanView (free downloadable PC software) to:
1. Display of stored photos and movies.
2. Photo editing: Crop, Color Balance, Contrast, etc.
3. Sorting and filing a folder of photos.
4. Building a panarama view
B. Use of PhotoElf to create a flexible montage from a set of photos.
At his talk, Roger referenced some products and websites. He e-mailed a message listing these references. Here is that message.
Members,
Here are the URLs for referenced material:
Direct download for IrfanView - http://www.eviltool.net/irfan.html
Irfanview homepage - http://www.irfanview.com/ (general photo editing and
management)
PhotoElf - http://www.photoelf.com/ (montages)
PixMaker Pro (for Panoramas) - http://www.pixaround.com/ (free for
trial; expensive to buy)
Camera: Cannon Powershot s 200 Digital Elf (Compact Flash Memory Card) -
cost around $250
Printer: HP PhotoSmart 7350
Card image transfer device: Microtech USB CameraMate - around $30.00 (plugs
into USB)
Good luck and if you have any suggestions, ideas, or questions please
contact me.
Roger Summit
Bob DeGrasse will schedule his presentation for a future meeting. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday March 12, 2003
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Ms. Janice Pierce -- Director of Penisula Volunteers at the Little House
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"History and Senior Center Services at Little House".
Their computer center is the focus of the talk which will include a description of services offered and opportunities for volunteers.
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PC Meeting
Wednesday February 12, 2003
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Mike Langberg, San Jose Mercury News Personal Technology Editor
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Mike Langberg is Personal Technology Editor of the San Jose Mercury News,
the daily newspaper of Silicon Valley. He writes the Tech Test Drive column
appearing every Thursday, reviewing new products and services in computing,
consumer electronics and the Internet.He will discuss the Consumer
Electronics show Jan. 2003
Mike spoke to us in 200 and 2002. |
PC Meeting
Wednesday January 8, 2003
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Stacey Wagner, Director of External Affairs for SBC
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Our CompuSIR speaker for the January 8th meeting is Stacey Wagner who will provide a "Telecom update from SBC" Her talk will discuss DSL, the regulatory environment, SBC's new branding change, and long distance services.
Stacey Wagner has been with the company for close to two years. She is primarily responsible for the government and community relations at the federal, state and local levels in San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties.
Prior to coming to SBC, she was the District Director for former-Assemblyman Ted Lempert for two years. Prior to that, she worked for former-Senator now Attorney General Bill Lockyer for 12.5 years in the East Bay. |
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