Number 237 - February 2003

UPDATE
Seattle Fudge--Yummm!     A big belated thank you to Seattle Fudge for their generous donation of fudge to make our December meeting even more delicious and memorable than normal. Beside yuletide goodies brought by members the fudge was a welcome addition to the feast. Good Communication Stuff In This Issue     If you aren't yet already using messaging software like ICQ or this or that Messenger, read about Instant Messaging here. Following that is a blurb on Google's latest product oriented incarnation--then a couple of hints on using Outlook Express 6 Brian Lewis Loves Lindows     An experienced compuerist outlines the advantages of this sophisticated Linux application. He was amazed at how much was accomplished automatically. It wasn't perfect but was much better than most Linux installations. To take a look click here. Digital Photography     Parts I and II of this exposition on digital photography by Richard Ten Dyke were published in	the January 2003 issue. Part III can be found in the General Interest section of this issue. Click here.    The article here, immediately following Part III above, gives a viewpoint on buying and using a digital cameras by a woman with some experience in that area. Upcoming February and March Programs    At this month's (February 2003) meeting TOG member Sandee Gimblett will keep us in stitches when she presents a short program describing one way she uses the computer. She will give a talk entitled Computerized Sewing and Embroidery. This should be interesting. You may want to bring your significant other along. It may give "pattern recognition" a whole new meaning.    In March we will be treated to a program presentation by Marcy Gunn from Smart Computing magazine. She will presumably make a pitch for the magazine and may have some handouts as well. You can check them out at www.smartcomputing.com
Number 237 - February 2003