Snippets from Previous Meetings
Sheryl has the following computers for sale:
- Powermac 5500/250 with video in/out
- Starmac 3200 (Mac clone)
- PowerBook 3400 laptop
- Powerbook 150 laptop
- eMate
- Performa 580
GIVEAWAYS
David Balfour has kindly donated a variety of software and magazines to be given away - some was taken by memers present, and other items will be available at the June meeting.
DREAMWEAVER
Kim introduced this powerful webpage-making application to us, and explained some of its features. This software us useful at both basic and advanced levels, and enables construction of fully-featured web pages without a detailed knowledge of HTML.
REPORTS
CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOLS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TOUR
Tony gave a brief account of a recent tour which visited a group of Christchurch primary and intermediate schools. This tour was organised by Infovision Technology (a company affiliated to Magmum Mac) for the purpose of sharing what is being done in some schools with ICT (Information and Communication Technology... ie mainly computers. Many schools have now moved from using computers primarily for publishing and interactive-type applications, and are making good use of internet research to facilitate children's learning. The tour was a worthwhile experience.
APPLE ROADSHOW
Barry told the group about the recent Apple Roadshow in Dunedin. This is run by Renaissance (Apple NZ's marketing company), and highlights were the new flat-screen G4 iMac computer, and further developments and information on the MacOS X system.
Roger was fortunate enough to draw the lucky giveaway prize at Roadshow, and was the recipient of a G4 iMac (much to the envy of other AMUG members!)
Announced at the Roadshow was a new Apple computer especially designed for schools, named the eMac.
This has a large flat screen, and compared well in price to standard iMacs. Although it was intended as a school machine, Apple have recently announced that it will be available to other Mac-users also.
COMPUTERS AT OTAGO UNIVERSITY
Wilfrid commented on his findings at university in Dunedin, concerning the contrasting computing equipment used in the Information Science and the Computer Science Departments. The former has PC machines, and the latter operates mainly on Macs - attitudes to computing seem to vary considerably between the two departments.
REMINDER
Next meeting is on June 28 at 7:30 pm - ALL WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND
Next Morning Meeting is to be announced Please phone Barry (03) 688 3612 or Elizabeth (03) 686 0735
[Committee Meeting on Mactropolis: Tuesday July 16 at 9:00pm.]
Happy MacComputing..... Regards to all....
Tony Climo
Secretary, Aoraki MacIntosh Users Group