WAMUG READ ONLY MAIL Edition 7, Vol. 16, released October 2001 =================================================== ============
The official publication of the Western Australian Macintosh Users' Group. <http://www.wamug.asn.au/> The next WAMUG meeting is at 7:30pm Tuesday October 2nd. This Month ---------- Hi All! This month's meeting will concentrate on OS X, specifically 10.1. Matt will be doing an extended demonstration of the new features of 10.1. Also, we are having an 'open mike' night. An invitation goes out to anyone who would like to jump on the soapbox and talk about their experiences with OS X. Or it can be anything Mac related! --- If you have any comments about the WAMUG ROM, please contact the editor Rod Lavington , via the address: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> WAMUG's Objectives ------------------ The West Australian Macintosh Users' Group was established in 1984 to provide the best possible means of connecting Users with the people and resources to help them; learn about, enjoy and maximise the use of their Macs. WAMUG Meeting details --------------------- ****** New Room 407.208 (cap 90) ****** Building 407 is perpendicular to the International Squash courts, on the NE side of the campus. (Our previous venue was on the NW side.) Directions: Enter the campus from the Northern entrance on the Hayman Road roundabout. Turn left at the next roundabout into Brand Drive and then right into Car Park 24 which is in front of the Nursing Building 405 and Business Building 407. The tall silver water tower is behind you on your right as you walk towards the entrance to building 407. Room 208 is on the ground floor. A map of the Curtin campus is available at: <http://www.curtin.edu.au/maps/bentley.html> Contents -------- * This Month's Meeting - what's up and coming at WAMUG. * Knowledge - is power. * News - a round up of items of general interest. * Download corner - a glance at some new download discoveries * Corporate sponsors - the cornerstone of our community. This Month's Meeting -------------------- This Month's Meeting - Magical Matt Mystery Tour * Matt demonstrating OS 10.1 * Open mike on anything Mac related. Followed by a standard-format WAMUG meeting: * Question & Answer (Q&A) session * News and Announcements * Quicktime movie trailer of the month * WAMUG Merchandise on sale: - check out the range of WAMUG T-shirts and caps, on sale after the WAMUG meeting. Knowledge is Power! ------------------- Desktop Applications are able to offer _financial_members_ of the Western Australian Mac Users' Group discounts (10%) on all training courses on presentation of their membership card. Please note this card must be presented at the time of enrollment for the discount to apply. * Desktop Applications -- Sharen Lewis: (08) 9322 6789 <http://www.desktopapplications.com.au/> This offer is _only_ available for financial members of WAMUG. If you have lost your membership card, put it 'through the wash' or would like to become a member of WAMUG, please contact John Currie: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or alternatively you can go to our web-site and fill in a membership form from there. <http://www.wamug.asn.au/> News ---- * The latest from Apple in regards to 10.1 <http://www.apple.com.au/macosx> * Watch the Seybold keynote from Phil Schiller <http://www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/seybold_01/> * Download the Word X demo from Microsoft (in readiness for 10.1!) <http://www.microsoft.com/Mac/default.asp> * Got a Canon Bubble-Jet? Have a look here for OS X drivers <http://www.canon-europa.com> * Have a look here for a cheat to get you through that tight Spot in your favourite game! <http://www.codebook.pp.se/> * Looking for some Mac expertise? Try searching here: <http://aumac.lindesay.co.nz/> * Want to voice your OT opinions? Why don't you start your own list! <http://www.yahoogroups.com/> * If this has site has been mentioned before, I'll mention it again! Too many people have way too much time on their hands! <http://www.applefritter.com> Download Corner --------------- * The latest iMovie update (note that this is the North American update!) <http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/En glish-North_American/Macintosh/Application_Updates/iMovie/> * Can't think of anything else tonight! <http://www.versiontracker.com> Must Have Links! ---------------- * Our website! Click here for the latest info on WAMUG <http://www.wamug.asn.au> * Got a question? Try the WAMUG archives for an answer <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wamug/messages/> * The official website for Apple Australia <http://www.apple.com.au> * The Apple Knowledge Base software downloads <http://www.info.apple.com/support/recent_downloads.html> * The one and only software search site for the Mac <http://www.versiontracker.com> * Having a problem with your Mac? Try here: <http://www.macfixit.com> * Looking to enhance your Mac? <http://www.resexcellence.com> * Looking for OS X software? Here is a starter! <http://www.versiontracker.com/vt_mac_osx.shtml> * Here is the latest from around the globe for the Mac <http://www.macnn.com> <http://www.maccentral.com> * Looking for more general IT news? <http://www.news.com> ==> Something missing here? If you have a favourite link that you Would like to share with the rest of the group, let me know!: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Corporate Types Who Think Different ----------------------------------- The corporate members of WAMUG help support the WAMUG public by offering special deals and discounts to paid WAMUG subscribers. Please support them by checking out their products and services. We're confident you will be satisfied! * Apple Centre Joondalup -- (08) 9301 5333 <http://www.macworx.com.au/> * Apple Computer Australia -- (08) 9221 2650 <http://www.apple.com.au/> * ArtRef -- (08) 9387 5088 <http://www.artref.com.au/> * Desktop Applications -- (08) 9322 6789 <http://www.desktopapplications.com.au/> * Express PowerMac Solutions -- (04) 1273 6157 <http://www.epowermac.com.au/> * Generation Mac -- (08) 9325 5288 <http://www.g-mac.com/> * iiNet Technologies -- (08) 9322 7770 <http://www.iinet.net.au/> * Mastery Multimedia -- (08) 9364 2134 <http://www.mastery.com.au/> * Performance Memory & Peripherals Pty. Ltd. Tel (02) 9906 4533 Fax (02) 9906 1871 * Random Access AppleCentre Nedlands -- (08) 9389 0400 <http://www.randomwa.com.au/> * Stairways Software <http://www.interarchy.com/> * Winthrop Australia -- (08) 9380 2621 <http://www.winaust.com.au/> * Zytech Marketing -- ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) <http://www.zytech.com.au/> WAMUG ROM contact details ------------------------- You can send material for publication in the ROM to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> More information about WAMUG can be found at <http://www.wamug.asn.au/> Copyright WAMUG 2001 ISSN123-0483 Got a Question? Try searching the WAMUG list archives first at <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wamug/messages/> To unsubscribe from the WAMUG e-mail list, send e-mail from this account to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
