Interest Groups - Specific

E-mail to: access@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Craig Evans

2nd Monday, 6.30pm till 8.30pm (except January)
Moorabbin Interest Group Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

Web page: http://groups.melbpc.org.au/~access/

The Access SIG provides an environment in which people can help each other to improve their skills with Microsoft Access. At each meeting there are presentations by members that are designed to cover the scope of Access during a year. Q&A segments are held at each meeting. Members may also address questions to the SIG mailing list and receive opinions for possible solutions.

Adobe Video

E-mail to: adobevideo@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Kathy Rouse 9580 6386

1st Thursday, 1.30 pm till 4.00 pm (except January)
Moorabbin Interest Group Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

The Adobe Video SIG is aimed at videographers, from beginners to the more experienced, wishing to edit and enhance their home videos using Adobe software. The group has lively interactive presentations from various members using the video editing programs, Premiere Pro and Premiere Elements. The workshop also includes tips and techniques, shared by the members, on the use of other Adobe Software, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and After effects.

Web page: http://groups. melbpc.org.au/~adobevideo/

Making Money on the Internet (AMSIG)

E-mail to: amsig@melbpc.org.au

Convener: George Skarbek (9561 6362)
Paul Hemsworth (9337 4947)

2nd Saturday 10.00 am - 12 noon (Except December and January)
Moorabbin Meeting Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

Affiliate Marketing (AM) is a way to make money from one's Web sites by placing links to merchants and taking a commission
when someone buys through such links. This SIG covers the basics of building Web sites (but limited to AM purposes), time-saving
tools, and available programs. Members are encouraged to share their experiences and the occasional hot tip at the SIG.

Web page: http://groups.melbpc.org.au/~amsig/

Communications

E-mail to: comms@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Philip Lew (9822 2998 BH - brief calls)
2nd Wednesday, 7pm till 9.30pm (except January)

Moorabbin Interest Group Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

The Communications SIG focuses on all aspects of computer connectivity. Topics include modem communications (BBS and Internet dialup); Client/Server software,
HTML and other Internet related topics. We also cover topics on Computer Networking (LANs and WANs) and other relevant general telecommunications issues of interest to the well connected PC user.

E-Book

E-mail to:ebook@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Dennis Fieldhouse (9557 6847)
Co-Convener: Keith Younger (0414 945 791)

2nd Thursday in the month (except January) at 7.00pm
Melbourne PC User Group Meeting Rooms, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

The E-Book SIG is expected to be a forum for the of sharing information, experiences and ideas relating to the broad field of E-books and E-Readers.
At present the range of E-Book Readers is rapidly expanding and costs are falling, yielding great scope for reviews and performance comparisons.
Purchase of E-Books and the software for this purpose is worthy of study as are the various programs for manipulating and editing of text.

Web page:

Everything Apple: E-mail to:applesig@melbpc.org.au; Or everythingapple@ausom.net.au

Convener: Susan Jensen 9885 7060
Co-Convener: Damian Vuleta 9509 9992

2nd Tuesday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (except January)
Moorabbin Interest Group Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

A new SIG
The first joint venture between MelbPC and AUSOM.
The emphasis will be on Apple iDevices (iPod, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV, Time Capsule Airport Extreme) and helping people understand the Mac environment.

Genealogy [ Geneast ]: E-mail to: geneast@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Robert Swindley

3rd Sunday January to November from 1 pm to 4pm, and in December the 2nd Sunday
Vermont South Community Centre,
Karobran Drive, Vermont South. Melway 62 G7

The Genealogy SIG is for those beginning genealogy and for those who are advanced but need more computer knowledge to move ahead. Members' trials, tribulations and expertise are openly discussed and freely shared in this self-help group.
iHelp: E-mail to: ihelp@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Rotational
The current leader can be determined from the office.

Approx. 6 monthly, 7.00pm till 9.00pm
Moorabbin Meeting Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

The function of iHelp is a group of "Users helping Users"whose main role is to sort out Internet or General PC problems so that members can get a full featured online experience. Services include Telephone First Aid, Email Help and Internet Help.

Volunteers with patience and Computer experience are always welcome.

Web page: http://groups.melbpc.org.au/~ihelp

Graphics/Animation: E-mail to: graphics@melbpc.org.au

Convener: Yahya Abdal-Aziz
Roger Wragg
3rd Monday, 7.30pm till 9.30pm
Moorabbin Interest Group Room, 479 Warrigal Road, Moorabbin 3189, Victoria

Web page: http://groups.melbpc.org.au/~graphics/

The Graphics SIG explores everything to do with computer graphics, software and hardware. Topics discussed include paint programs, drawing, animation, graphic programming, fractals, printing, scanning, fonts, design, illustration and better photography. Bring along your questions and problems. Visitors are always welcome.