Apr 14
Meeting Date Request
Unfortunately, there are too many groups that do not have current information of their forthcoming meetings available online 🙁 Continue reading »
Apr 14
Presentation Assistant Disc Label
The Disc Image and Support Files for the May 2009 Disc of the Month, Presentation Assistant, are now available for Australian MUG Leaders to download from the Niche FTP Site.
Presentation Assistant is a collection of applications and resources to help get the most out of your Keynote Presentations. These have been broken up in to three categories; one for applications and resources to help you design and create your presentation; the next conatins applications for use during the actual presentation itself and finally a selction for creating material used after or at the conclusion of your presentation. Continue reading »
Apr 13
MacTheMag
Its mission is to maximise the value of each different medium to deliver timely and useful information to readers, so we’ll be able to continue to enjoy Matthew’s views and opinions, in a variety of formats.
Over time, the ‘MacTheMag ‘ project will have many features, but four aspects have already been launched; Continue reading »
Apr 05
SXSW is one of the largest music festivals in the United States, with more than 1,400 performers playing dozens of venues around Austin, Texas over four days, in March each year.
The 2009 SXSW festival was held March 13-22 and the music samplers have been released, with a record breaking 1267 songs made available as DRM-Free MP3s, ready to load into iTunes and then onto your iPod or iPhone. Continue reading »
Apr 01
HobbyMac Disc Label
Hobby – DEF: An activity or interegular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
HobbyMac – DEF: A collection of software that allows you to use your Mac to help pursue other hobbies.
HobbyMac Volume contains over 40 different applications to help pursue over a dozen different hobbies using your Macintosh.
Hobbies include: Astrology; Astronomy; Crafts; Diary; Gardening; Home Automation; Languages; Model Trains; Music; Pets & Animals; Weather and many others Continue reading »
Mar 31
Australian Macworld
Hi All,
As you will probably be aware, Australian Macworld (AMW) has been undergoing some changes in recent months, starting with a new Editor, Chris Oaten.
Australian Apple User Groups have had a great relationship with Australian Macworld over the last few years and Chris plans to continue developing that relationship, which is great to hear. Continue reading »
Mar 27
Bohemian Coding Logo
I am pleased to announce another exclusive offer for Australian MUGs to obtain copies of software for review and then extra copies for use in your raffles or as door prizes.
Our new partner is Bohemian Coding and they have offered Australian MUGs NFR copies of both their products, DrawIt and Fontcase, so you can review them in your MUGs email newsletter, magazine or website and then they’ll supply you with additional copies to raffle off or use as door prizes. Continue reading »
Mar 20
In the March 19, 2009 issue of the Apple User Group Bulletin, illumineX is pleased to announce its 2009 MUG Sponsorship program.
Each year, illumineX offers Apple User Groups free software in exchange for a link on the group’s website. This year, your group can receive a set of 10 free licenses to HoppiX, the newest game in the Infinity Game PaX. Continue reading »
Mar 20
IGG Software Logo
In the latest issue of the Apple User Group Bulletin, there an offer for Apple User Groups to obtain a review copy of iBank 3 and iBiz 3. Continue reading »
Mar 12
Free 10 Week Photoshop Course
The following came from the MacTalk Hunter MUG mailing list and I thought everyone else may be interested in sharing this with your own members…
CreativeTechs is offering a free, 10-week, worldwide, Photoshop course. Although the first couple are over the next one – Selections is on tomorrow morning (Friday March 12, at 6AM – Sydney, Melbourne) Continue reading »
Mar 01
Personal Organiser Disc Label
A collection of applications to get your information and life in order. Continue reading »
Mar 01
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Anyone able to find good homes for these machines… they would make great machines for basic email and word processing.
From memory, the 7200s had Ethernet built-in, so they would be easy to hook up to a network and shared internet connection. Continue reading »
Mar 01
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Queensland groups may be interested to know about the Gold Cost Apple Users Group project for older Macs…for more details contact Cherie at awsemflm – at – bigpond.net.au
Mar 01
Donate Macs for Victorian Bushfire Victims
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Further to recent discussions, over on the AppleUsers-Discuss Mailing, about donating older Macs to worthy causes, one has caught my eye.
A friend of mine, Daniel Kadane, is gathering older Macs (G3 and above) for re-furbishing and distribution to victims of the Victoria Bushfires.
He has obtained the support of the St Vincent De Paul’s Society to help distribute the re-furbished machines, but first he is need of donations of older surplus machines and software.