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Welcome to CCUG-PC!
Recent News!
By Elaine Pitre
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2010 AT 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 A.M
IMPORTANT!
To accommodate our next speaker with a visual
presentation,
the February 20th meeting will be held at :
ST. Tammany Public Library in Slidell
555 Robert Blvd. - (985-646-6470)
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St. Tammany Public Library in Slidell, LA |
Driving Directions:
Coming east from Mississippi the quickest route is exiting off I-10 on Gause Blvd/Hwy 190(right turn) then
proceed west on Gause Blvd. to
Robert Blvd. (Textron and Slidell Memorial at that corner of
Robert Blvd. which intersects Gause Blvd. You will see Slidell Memorial
Hospital on the left and Textron on the Right. Turn right at
the fenced Textron and
go two more traffic lights, library is on left just after
the second traffic signal Intersection of Robert and North Blvd/Audubon Blvd. (both streets
meet at Robert Blvd.)
From west or the Covington area you can exit I-12 Exit 83 (Hwy 11/Pearl
River Exit), turn right onto Hwy 11 (Front St), then turn left at next
traffic light (North Blvd.) Follow winding street to Robert Blvd.
The Library is on the left (behind the trees). There is construction
going on at the I-12 intersection.
From New Orleans get off Gause /Hwy 190 west exit (left). Follow along
until
Robert Blvd as above.
PRESENTATION
Ray Paternostro will speak on
the History of the Internet on February 20th. How it came into being. What it’s like
right now and speculation as to where it’s headed in the future. It
will include a screening of the ½ hour movie “Computer Networks: The
Heralds of Resource Sharing”, which has interviews with some of the
architects of what started as ARPANET and has evolved into the
modern-day internet. A
Q & A session will begin afterwards. You'll find it informative and
entertaining!
Happening
at November Meeting!
Jerry Montalbano
at his presentation
of CarMD on November 14th
November 14, 2009 has come and gone. The
luncheon/meeting went very well with an attendance of nineteen people.
Some members or their spouse could not make it, but am sure they will
return again in February, 2010 for our next meeting. We had some new,
old familiar faces attending today. Jim Stone, Curtis and Virginia
McElroy came for their first time since we began these luncheons. Our
February meeting was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, February 13th.
Due to Mardi Gras and scheduling, it is moved to the weekend after Mardi
Gras.
After having lunch and visiting with everyone, the meeting was started.
CCUG is always on the lookout for bargains. The holidays are right
around the corner. Be sure to check out your local stores for great
deals on new computers, software and other electronic devices you may be
considering.
Jerry Montalbano touched on one particular device that seemed
interesting. It is called CarMD. This connects under the dashboard of
your car. It is a diagnostic tool that lets you know what is wrong with
your car. Why the engine light is on. It works on vehicles from 1996 on.
Now ladies, we may not be able to fix the car, but at least a mechanic
shouldn’t be able to get one over on us. Who knows, we just may need
gas, oil or perhaps the gas cap wasn’t put on correctly. It could save a
trip to the mechanic. The average price is $100. You can view or
purchase it at www.carMD.com using the code ExtraSmart or www.CarMD.com/Smart
using promo code: NovSmart for $89.99.
Some of you may be itching to get the new Windows 7. Jerry Montalbano
and Ray Paternostro discussed the pros and cons. Be on the lookout,
because there are several versions of Windows 7. They come in different
colored boxes, green (Home Premium $120), blue (Professional $200), and
black (Ultimate $220). Look them over carefully to see the best option
for you.
FYI: I saw in Smart Computing, eligible college students can purchase an
upgrade copy of Home Premium or Professional for $29.99. For more
information, visit www.win741.com.
Speaking of Smart Computing, coupons were distributed to receive this
magazine at a discounted price of $29 for 12 issues. Just go to
www.smartcomputing.com and mention code 14142.
The Q & A portion of our meeting is always entertaining. It brings in
simple and complex questions that we all have from time to time.
Facebook, Google Dashboard and Macs versus PC were the main topics
discussed.
Microsoft Office Professional 2003 and Acronis True Image Home 2009 (a
PC Backup and Recovery Software were the raffle items of the day.
Virginia McElroy won MS Office and Buster Matthews won Acronis True
Image. Congratulations to you both.
Hope to see you’ll in February. Until then, Chalmette Computer Users
Group wishes everyone a safe and happy holidays. May peace be with you
and your families. EP
(Ed. As mentioned, we had to delay the 2nd Saturday in February until
Feb 20th at 11:30
a.m. due to activity of members and possible parade traffic at the Piccadilly Cafeteria in Covington. Also group members can expect its
third issue of
Newsbits
Electronically (PDF format) to be sent to members prior to the meeting
with details.
For more information,
please contact Elaine Pitre at
empitre@hotmail.com or Jerry Montalbano at
jerryccug@cox.net. RSVP is preferred to
seat properly and cost is at the expense of members who wish luncheon
accommodations.
Thanks to Elaine Pitre for chairing this reunion
event!
NOTICE
There's also an online presence, (since 1997)
of activity for
this time will be available
on its CCUG-PC Yahoo Club (Group) headed by Buster Matthews.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ccugpconline/
Welcome to our website. This site offers you the opportunity to learn
more about
Chalmette Computer Users'
Group -PC.
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