March 2006
Volume 24, No. 3
Page Index
Program
Notes
Quicksilver: Work Without Effort
7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 21
Center for Active Generations
In March, Glenn Brynjulson will demonstrate Quicksilver, an
application launcher and work flow manager that taps into the hidden
power of the Macintosh's Unix underpinnings.
A general help session will follow the demonstration. Please have your
questions ready for the panel of "usual suspects."
We begin each meeting at 6 p.m. with a one-on-one help session.
A brief general business meeting begins at 7 p.m., with the program
following.
We meet at the Center for Active Generations, 2300 W. 46th St., Sioux
Falls, SD. For your convenience, use the east parking lot.
The Apple Core of Siouxland meets each month, except December. Our
regular meetings fall on the third Tuesday of the month. An annual
Sunday picnic replaces the July meeting.
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From the President's Desktop
GyazMail
v. 1.3.7 packs power, flexibility
By Ron Johnson
I thought, this time, that I'd review an e-mail client, since one of
the single largest, if not the largest, uses of the Internet is sending
and receiving e-mail. Tim discovered this one for me several months
back, and recently, I've given it more attention as there are a few
features I like, which Apple's Mail doesn't have.
GyazMail, from GyazSquare, is a new e-mail client, written from the
ground up for Mac OS X.
Unlike Apple's Mail program, GyazMail is shareware ($18), but it packs
all of the power and flexibility you'd expect from a top-notch e-mail
client, but with a few distinct, intriguing differences.
I've yet to purchase this program, although I'm giving it serious
consideration. I really have not gotten deep into its various features,
however, I've noticed that it has a clean, easy-to-use interface, is
simple to configure, is frequently updated, and, for the most part, is
totally accessible to VoiceOver. (Updates are so frequent that the
40-day demo effectively never expires!)
Different Approach
When you begin using GyazMail, you'll notice that it takes a different
approach to e-mail management.
While Apple's Mail places each account under the main Inbox, GyazMail
creates a folder for each account you create. These folders appear in
the Folders Outline. These folders contain their own subfolders: Inbox,
Sent, Draft, Queue, and Trash.
Additionally, you can add your own subfolders for further sorting of
mail. If you're the organizer-type, this aspect of GyazMail will be a
breath of fresh air!
Some features of GyazMail worth noting are: Request Read Receipt,
Delete Duplicate Messages, Create Filter, Save As Template, and various
options for dealing with the messages on the remote server.
SpamSieve Compatible
Another feature worth mentioning is that GyazMail can be set up to use
SpamSieve, a powerful Bayesian spam filter for Mac OS 10.2.x, or later.
I'd have to say my favorite features are: Send Read Receipt, Delete
Duplicate Messages, and all of the remote server options.
GyazMail supports the most common e-mail protocols, POP3 (APOP) and
SMTP (POP before SMTP, SMTP AUTH).
It supports multiple accounts, supports sending messages individually
or in batches, saves all messages as individual files, and allows
searching of messages across multiple folders while using multiple criteria.
It boasts templates and an editable header for outgoing messages.
It imports and exports Unix .mbox files, sports numerous Dock-related
features, gives you fully customizable keyboard shortcuts, integrates
with Address Book, and provides iCal e-mail notifications. It also
supports GROWL notification, does SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), and so
much more!
Silent Sending
I've been an Apple Mail user since I got my G5 back in April 2005. The
only real problems I've had with GyazMail are that it makes no sounds
when mail has been sent or when mail has finished downloading. The
Status Icons preceding each message aren't visible to VoiceOver, as
they are in Mail, and the Control+Option+J (Jump) command in VoiceOver
doesn't work.
Otherwise, GyazMail gets the job done!
Want to learn more about GyazMail or download your own 40-day demo?
Point your browser at:
http://gyazsquare.com/gyazmail/
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Apple
Core Plus
AirPort Radar sniffs out wireless computer networks
by Art Umland
Mac OS X
MacJanitor
version 1.3 is freeware from Brian R. Hill and runs on Mac OS X 10.3
and higher. MacJanitor runs the Mac system's daily, weekly, and monthly
maintenance scripts. These scripts will not be run if you shut off your
Mac at night. This allows log files to grow very large, and prevents
system databases from getting backed up. With MacJanitor, you run these
scripts "by hand" periodically without having to use the Terminal to
keep your Mac OS X machine in top racing form.
Plot version
0.6.4 is freeware from micw and runs with Mac OS X 10.3 and higher.
Plot is a scientific 2-D plotting program for Mac OS X. Plot is
designed for everyday plotting. It is easy to use, creates high-quality
plots, and allows easy and powerful manipulations and calculations of
data.
Mac OS X Tiger
AirPort Radar
version 1.0.2 is freeware from MacWireless.com and runs on Mac OS X
10.4 Tiger. AirPort Radar is a widget for scanning the area for AirPort
and other wireless networks. It will work with AirPort cards,
MacWireless 11g PC Cards, and 11g PCI cards. Visual signal meters tell
you the strength of the AirPort signal. Connect to open networks by
clicking on the name of any network that is not password protected.
Audio Recorder
version 2.2 is freeware from Ben Shanfelder and runs on Mac OS X 10.4
Tiger. Audio Recorder records from the default input device, which is
selected in the Sound preference panel, directly to an AIFF, Apple
Lossless, MP3, MP4, or WAV file. It monitors audio from the default
input device to the default output device and provides AppleScript
support.
Mail2iCal
version 1.4 is freeware from KleinWare and runs on Mac OS X 10.4 and
higher. This script will convert messages from Mail.app into iCal
events. Place the script inside the folder ~/Library/Scripts.
Service Scrubber
version 1.0 is freeware from Peter Maurer and runs on Mac OS X 10.4
Tiger. Wouldn't the services menu be much more useful if it weren't
overcrowded by services you never even thought of using? With Service
Scrubber, you can restructure the services menu, change service
keyboard shortcuts, and disable services.
SharePoints
version 3.5.3 is freeware from HornWare and runs on Mac OS X 10.4
Tiger. SharePoints is an application or a preference pane that makes it
easy to add and delete share points in the old Finder. In Mac OS X, by
default, you are limited to sharing only what is in your public folder
in your home directory. This program makes it easy to share any folder.
The next bimonthly release of the AC+ disc for subscribing members will
be in April 2006.
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Mac Security
Get smart about OS X security
by Glenn Brynjulson
The events of the past month have shown us that malware writers are busy creating Trojans, viruses and worms for the Mac.
While Apple's most recent patches may have stopped the "safe file" exploit, Apple can do only so much to keep you safe.
Your best bet, as always, is to practice safe computing methods. What
follows is a checklist of things you should already be doing to keep
your computer safe from Internet threats and less obvious "threats" in
your home or workplace.
Lock Down Login
Everyone - I mean everyone - should disable automatic login in the Security preference pane.
Having the machine log in automatically means that anyone with access
to your machine can trash or modify your Home folder at will. Is there
anything in your Home folder that you'd like to keep?
Forcing yourself to log in each time also helps you remember your
password, which is useful when you lose that slip of paper under the
keyboard. (You don't do that, right?)
If you work in an office, you also will want to check the box next to
"Require password to wake this computer from sleep or screen saver."
Just remember to activate the screen saver or put the computer to sleep
when you leave to get a cup of coffee.
Don't Be Admin
The account that you use for your day-to-day computing should not be the administrative account.
The Admin account - the one created when you first started your new Mac
- has a number of security features left wide open for your convenience.
Unfortunately, that convenience enables anyone with access to the
account (your 6-year-old niece) to trash your entire Applications
folder, and it could enable malware attachments to use your Admin
privileges to install itself.
Moving Admin
If your main account is already the Admin account, follow these steps to move the Admin privileges to another account:
- With the Accounts preference pane, create the new account -
let's call it "Fred" - and give Fred administration privileges, under
the pane's Security tab.
- Log into the Fred account.
- In the Accounts preference pane, uncheck the box that allows administrative privileges for your original account.
- Restart the machine.
Now, you will not be able to administer the machine from your main,
daily use account until you manually authenticate with the Fred's administrator
account name and password.
Disable Servers
Go to the Sharing Preference Pane. If you don't use your Mac as a
server, none of these items should be enabled, with the possible
exception of Personal File Sharing.
And even if you share a file between computers once in a while,
consider leaving Personal File Sharing off by default, and enabling it
only when you need it.
If you share files on your home network all the time, then you really
should have a hardware router on your network. See the firewall section
below.
Muscle-Up Your Passwords
For your password, do not use names of people important to you.
Do not use words found in the dictionary, even if they are obscure.
A common way to strengthen passwords is to combine words in a phrase and throw in numbers and punctuation for letters, 1ik3th!s.
Another common method is to think of a long phrase that you wouldn't
use in polite company, and then use the first letter of each word in
that phrase. This assumes that the phrase does not form an actual word
on its own. Again, substituting numbers and punctuation for letters is
a good idea.
Firewall
If you have an always-on Internet connection, such as a cable or DSL
service, you should have a hardware router with a built-in firewall -
doubly so if have a home network.
Much of the nastiness on the Internet will never make it to your
machine if you have a properly configured router. The router sits
between your cable or DSL modem and the rest of your network, stopping
port sniffers and viruses before they get to your computer.
Of course, an improperly configured router is like having no router, so be sure that you:
- Change the default administrative password. The default passwords are commonly known on the Internet.
- Check to ensure that remote administration is disabled. This is usually off by default, but manufacturers vary.
Apply Patches
Keep using Software Update regularly to apply any new security patches
that Apple releases. Having it check automatically is a good idea,
even if you have dial-up and apply your patches from a CD; at least you
will know the updates are available.
Using an unpatched machine may not be terribly dangerous now, but as
malware writers and other lowlifes look for ways to bring down "smug"
Macintosh users, it will become more critical as time passes.
As Mac users, all we can do is take precautions, be aware that more
malware writers are targeting us, and backup, backup, backup.
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Feature
KVM switch: Add computers, not clutter
by Glenn Brynjulson
Are you yearning for a new Mac mini as a second computer, but don't have space for another monitor?
A KVM (Keyboard-Video-Mouse) switch will let you use your existing
display, mouse and keyboard on both computers, and a basic KVM usually
costs less than a new LCD monitor.
Above: Computers feed
video signals into the KVM switch (center). The user chooses
which video signal to see, using either the keyboard or a control on
the KVM box. Once a computer is selected, signals generated by the
keyboard and mouse are fed back to the computer via USB or PS/2 cabling.
Historically, KVM switches have been used in server rooms, where
banks of computers were controlled with one console. KVM switch
manufacturers now recognize that many homes have multiple computers and
offer KVM solutions priced for home use.
These home models often incorporate features to support sharing of USB peripherals and speakers.
Some, like Dr. Bott, are Mac-friendly. Models made primarily for the PC
world will still work, but specialty Mac keys (Eject, Mute, etc.) will
no longer function. These typically also map a PC keyboard, so the
Option and Command keys will be transposed. Software patches are
available to correct this.
You may want to consider a KVM switch if you use two or more computers
at home and have limited space for redundant peripherals - monitors,
keyboards, printers, speakers, etc.
You probably don't want one if you own all-in-one models: iMacs, eMacs or laptops.
Shop Smart
If you go shopping for a KVM switch, remember:
- Try to match the ports on the KVM to the ports on your Mac.
If they don't match, you will need to buy adapters at an additional
cost.
- Comparison shop like-to-like. If Brand A's package includes
cables, make sure that the price of Brand B also includes cables.
Cables can double the price of a KVM package.
- Plan ahead. If you already have two computers, you may want to consider a four-port KVM switch.
- Prefer models with electronic switching over a manual
(mechanical) switch. Older designs incorporate a mechanical knob or
button, which may eventually become intermittent and fail.
- Read reviews. Check out www.macintouch.com and other web sites to get user experiences with various brands and styles.
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Apple News
Apple unveils Mac mini with Intel Core Solo, Duo
CUPERTINO, California -- On Feb. 28, Apple unveiled the new Mac mini
with the Intel Core Duo processor, delivering performance up to four
times faster than its predecessor and providing even greater expansion
in the same innovative and incredibly compact design. It starts at $599.
"With the new Mac mini, Apple has now moved 50 percent of its entire
product line to Intel within 60 days - a record transition," said
Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product
marketing.
"The new Mac mini is now up to four times faster with the Intel Core
Duo, includes even greater expansion in the same incredibly compact
design, and is the most affordable way to enjoy Front Row and iLife
'06."
Featuring the Apple Remote and Front Row, the new Mac mini gives
customers a simple way to enjoy their digital lifestyle content,
including music, photos and videos, from across the room.
Hardware Boost
The new Mac mini offers a completely new system architecture, including
a 667 MHz front-side bus and 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory expandable to
2GB. Every new Mac mini also includes built-in 10/100/1000 BASE-T
Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking, built-in AirPort Extreme
802.11g WiFi for fast 54 Mbps wireless networking, built-in Bluetooth
2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) and a total of four USB 2.0 ports.
Mac mini includes a DVI interface and a VGA-out adapter to easily
connect to a variety of displays, and now features both analog and
digital audio outputs to easily connect to a home stereo.
All the iLife '06 applications included with the Mac mini - Photo,
iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand and introducing iWeb - are Universal
applications that run natively on the new Intel-based Mac mini for
maximum performance.
Pricing & Availability
The new Mac mini began shipping Feb. 28 and is now available through
the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple
Authorized Resellers.
The new 1.5 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $599 (US), includes:
- 1.5 GHz Intel Core Solo processor;
- 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, expandable up to 2GB;
- A slot-load Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive;
- 60GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm;
- Intel GMA950 graphics processor;
- Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE-T);
- Four USB 2.0 ports;
- One audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately); and
- The infrared Apple Remote.
1.66 GHz Mac mini
The new 1.66 GHz Mac mini, for a suggested retail price of $799 (US), includes:
- 1.66 GHz Intel Core Duo processor;
- 512MB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM expandable up to 2GB;
- A slot-load 8x SuperDrive, with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- 80GB Serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm;
- Intel GMA950 graphics processor;
- Built-in AirPort Extreme wireless networking & Bluetooth 2.0+EDR;
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 BASE-T);
- Four USB 2.0 ports;
- One audio line in and one audio line out port, each supporting both optical digital and analog;
- DVI-out port for external display (VGA-out adapter included, Composite/S-Video out adapter sold separately); and
- The infrared Apple Remote.
Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iLife, iTunes, iPhoto,
AirPort, iDV, GarageBand, iWeb, Safari, iCal, Apple Store and
SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may
be trademarks of their respective owners.
Photo courtesy of Apple.
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Software Review
NeoOffice offers alternative for Microsoft file formats
by Art Umland
The February issue of this newsletter included an article on using the
web-based program ThinkFree Online, to read or create files with Microsoft formats such as .doc, .xls and .ppt.
In the meantime, I have found a solution which I like even better!
NeoOffice
NeoOffice is a program from Patrick Luby and Edward H. Peterlin which runs on Mac OS X 10.3 and higher.
This freeware program offers a set of office applications, including
word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and drawing modules.
NeoOffice is based on the popular OpenOffice.org office suite, which is
licensed under the the GNU General Public License (GPL) as free
open-source software, as is NeoOffice.
Unfortunately, OpenOffice.org requires the use of the X11 windowing system and a greater understanding of Linux than I now have.
No Unix Required
Part of the beauty of NeoOffice for me, then, is that it runs and
installs just as you would expect with any other Mac OS X program.
This allows the developers to incorporate native Mac OS X features
which many of us are already familiar with. Once the program is up and
running, you should be able to easily navigate your way around the
graphical user interface.
While I have not had time to check out all of the features available,
opening and working with .doc word processing and .xls
spreadsheet files has worked quite well for my needs!
NeoOffice is available on the February 2006 version of the Apple Core
Plus disc. The AC+ disc, which is already in the hands of regular
subscribers, can be purchased on a one time-basis by contacting Program
Librarian Art Umland.
If you prefer to download the program from the Internet, go to
www.versiontracker.com
and search for NeoOffice. Or visit:
www.neooffice.org
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Open Source
Kubuntu Live CD provides painless way to explore Linux
by Glenn Brynjulson
If you're interested in learning about Linux, you should try one of the
various live CD packages that are available on the Internet.
A live CD uses your machine's RAM to run all programs and store any
files you generate. The programs never write to your hard disk, so your
current system stays safe.
It also doesn't take long to do, once the disc image is downloaded. For
example, my test machine, a 400 MHz G3 laptop with 512 MB, took about
eight minutes to boot.
While Kubuntu's hardware requirements aren't too high, like most Linux
distributions, it is designed for New World Macs. I would not recommend
running the live CD on a Mac with less than 384 MB of memory.
Get The ISO
First, I downloaded the PowerPC .iso disc image, version 5.10, from the Kubuntu web site:
www.kubuntu.org
I followed the links to the download page and selected the PPC live CD
image, which is about 690 MB. The install CD and live CD images are on
the same page, so be sure to select the right one.
After the download finished, I verified the disc's md5sum value* and
then used DiscBlaze to burn the image to the CD. Apple's disc utility
will not work; just about any third-party burning software will work.
Boot Time
I placed my freshly minted CD in the computer, pressed the power button, and held down the C key.
After reading the initial instruction screen, I pressed the Enter key.
I pressed Enter three times while selecting my language and keyboard,
and once more to select proper screen resolutions. All of the default
values were fine.
After a number messages about hardware detection, the KDE Desktop Environment started.
Kubuntu
The live CD is appointed with a good array of KDE applications, as well as a few surprises.
KDE uses Konqueror (pictured on Page 15) as both the web browser and
the file browser (think Finder). As a web browser, it is a bit limited,
but I'm sure the CD designers had to make choices based on available
space.
I was surprised to see the OpenOffice 2.0 suite of programs here, since
it uses a lot of memory and disc space. OpenOffice provides Microsoft
Office functionality and compatibility.
Another surprise was amaroK, a capable music player and music organizer that also can play and stream podcasts.
The remainder of the disc provides a good sampling of programs: a
personal organizer, a word processor, a screenshot utility, chat
utilities and system tools. Of course, folks who install Kubuntu on a
hard drive can add many other programs to the mix.
When I logged out, Kubuntu went away. I removed the CD from the drive, and the machine rebooted from its hard drive.
Conclusion
In all, my trip to Kubuntu was easy and enjoyable.
I didn't wade through seemingly endless setup screens; most of the configuration occurred automatically.
Kubuntu ran adequately fast on my 400 MHz machine, even as it accessed programs from the relatively slow CD drive.
So if you've ever thought that you'd like to dip your toe into the
Linux waters, you should try a live Linux CD for PPC, like Kubuntu's.
It's an easy way to try Linux without diving in head-first.
*Checking a disc image's md5sum value: Launch Terminal. Type md5
followed by the name of the .iso file that you want to test, i.e., md5
linux.iso. The number that is generated should match the md5 number
posted on the download site. If it doesn't, there were errors during
your download.
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Apple Core Bytes
Tiger,
Quicksilver and the future
by Glenn Brynjulson
Tiger's Spotlight search feature is a wonder.
Activate the feature by typing Ctrl-Space, and Spotlight pops up, ready
to search for whatever text you enter, be it a document name, program
name or the name of a friend in your Address Book.
Once the item has been found, Spotlight will launch the application
that uses that information. It sure beats having to dig through nested
folders to find the item you need.
But Apple can't stop there.
Quicksilver
Quicksilver from Blacktree, Inc., shows where Spotlight needs to go.
Quicksilver allows you to search for programs, names, addresses, web sites, music - whatever - and then manipulate them.
Quicksilver has tapped into the power of Unix and coupled it with a
graphical user interface, giving Mac users the best of both worlds.
It reduces the housekeeping tasks of using a computer - finding
reports, keeping lists, moving data - so that users can concentrate on
their work.
Other Platforms
Linux developers have already seen the advantage of working the
Quicksilver way and are working toward Quicksilver's functionality on
Linux's two main desktop environments.
Individual Windows developers are beefing up their program launchers for Windows XP, as well.
When Windows Vista finally ships, Apple again will need something to
differentiate Spotlight from Microsoft's built-in search engine.
Combining the strengths of Spotlight and Quicksilver would be a good way for Apple to do just that.
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General
Meeting Feb. 21, 2006
The February general meeting of the Apple Core of Siouxland was called
to order by President Ron Johnson at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the
Center For Active Generations.
The minutes of the January meeting were approved as published in the February newsletter.
The treasurer's report for February was approved as published in the February newsletter.
Discussion followed about whether the November meeting minutes had been
approved. It was decided that the minutes had been approved, but the
election results had not explicitly been approved. The group approved
the election results of the November election.
Old Business
President Johnson informed the group that the sale of the old overhead
projector and flat display panel had been completed. The devices were
sold to Wayne Williams for $35.
The sale of the equipment was approved by the board via e-mail in late
January. Treasurer Art Umland said that he had received payment and
would deliver the equipment to Williams at the end of the meeting.
Club CD
President Johnson reported that no one had stepped forward to take over the job of compiling the parts of the new Apple Core CD.
The CD will be used in place of the brochure that the Apple Core has used in the past to help attract new members.
After some discussion about the project's status and needs, Joe Colby said he would work on the project.
New Business
Newsletter Editor Glenn Brynjulson said that, thanks to his
contributors, he was able to get the newsletter into the Apple Computer
stores early in February. An earlier publication date allows more customers
to see the newsletter before the meeting, he said.
As a result, he has moved the writing deadline up one week from the
previous deadline. It now stands at 17 days before the meeting date.
Member copies of the newsletter will be mailed at the normal time, to remind members of the upcoming meetings.
Center Copies
Joe Colby made a motion for the club to send copies of the newsletter
to Lisa Howard, the program and volunteer director of The Center for Active Generations, and to Gerald
Beninga, its CEO.
The motion was seconded by Art Umland. The motion carried.
Programs
President Johnson asked the group if there were specific topics that they would like to see covered in upcoming programs.
Chris Christensen volunteered to do a presentation on Notebook, an outlining and information-organizing program.
Other software also was discussed as possible program topics.
The meeting was adjourned.
Attending were: Ernie Dickey, Wayne Williams, Gordon Scott, Sally
Scott, Chris Christensen, Joe Colby, Marv Selnes, Bob Caselli, Ihleen
Gunderson, Art Umland, Leland Lillehaug, Ronald Johnson, Tim Smith,
Mike Dircksen and Glenn Brynjulson.
Following the meeting, Ron Johnson and Tim Smith explained the concept
of podcasting and demonstrated how to subscribe to podcasts with iTunes.
They also supplied handouts that further explain the concept. The
handout also included lists of podcast web sites, software that plays
podcasts, and selected podcast feeds.
--Submitted by Glenn Brynjulson
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Treasurer's
Report
by Art Umland
As of February 28, 2006, the Apple Core of Siouxland checkbook had a balance of $222.75.
A check for $9.18 was issued to cover Apple Core Plus postage and mailers.
Deposits of $37.50 were posted.
No membership renewals were received during the month of February.
Look at your mailing label on the back of the newsletter to see if it is time to pay your dues to keep your membership active.
Please pay your dues promptly so you do not lose access to your computer user group benefits.
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The Apple Core of Siouxland February 2006 Newsletter
- Web Edition
Officers
President - Ron Johnson
Vice President - Joe Colby
Treasurer - Art Umland
Ambassador - Ihleen Gunderson
Communications Director - Tim Smith
Secretary - Robert Branson
Services
Disk Librarian - Art Umland
Newsletter Editor - Glenn Brynjulson
Letters to the editor, stories and story ideas are welcome.
Submit to:
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P.O. Box 90002
Sioux Falls, SD 57109-0002
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dakota-son@
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