I ran across this video promoting Office 2007.  I am posting it to the website as an experiment.  If it is something that you would like to become regular feature of the website, please leave a comment.  Also let me know if you think that it is not suitable. Although I think that the video can be viewed if you are on a dial-up connection, broadband is recommended.

CCCGC members can obtain a chance to obtain a computer by making a donation to be entered into a drawing. Each ticket is $5 and may be obtained at the Office or at the General meeting. Deadline for purchase is shorthy before the drawing which will be held at the conclusion of the presentation and immediately after the drawing for the door prizes. The computer that will be available on june 05, is described in detail on the Belarc sheet available here.

This computer continues our past practice of providing au upscale computer for the members benefit. We unofficially call these computers our monthly "Super Duper Computer". The computer is on display in the window of the office during regular office hours. You could own this computer for a $5 donation. Tickets may be purchased at the office or ordered by sending a check to CCCGC, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. They may also be purchased at the General Meeting. You can read the complete specifications here. But remember - Members Only

Meeting Notice

The June General Meeting on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 will be held in the Centennial Room at the Port Charlotte Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, Florida 33952.

Our June Program will be presented by CCCGC member Harold Nixon.  Harold has extensive experience listing and selling merchandise on eBay, and will be sharing some of his knowledge with us. 

Harold will be discussing his recommendations on photographing the product, best ways to list, and how to handle the sale and finally how to ship in the most economical way. 

The meeting will conclude with a period for questions and discussion, followed by the 50/50 drawing, and the "Super Duper" Computer drawing.

Bring your questions and your friends

Stay for the Drawings

Please click “Calendar” for times and meeting details and “Maps/Meetings” for Directions

Meeting Notice

The May General Meeting on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 will be held in the Centennial Room at the Port Charlotte Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte, Florida 33952.

Our May Program will be presented by Corel Corporation,  the software company best known for WordPerfect, CorelDraw, and PaintShop Pro. Tanya Lux, Corel’s representative makes the following statement regarding the presentation 

Come and learn about photo transformation with Corel. From cosmetic touch ups to painted works of art we will show you the secrets behind altering your photos and presenting them to an audience. Software door prizes available

The meeting will conclude with a period for questions and discussion, followed by the 50/50 drawing, and the "Super Duper" Computer drawing.

Bring your questions and your friends

Stay for the Drawings

Please click “Calendar” for times and meeting details and “Maps/Meetings” for Directions 

For those who are planning to return to your northern home for the summer, we have made it easier for you to stay in contact with CCCGC.

Firstly, all issues of the Charlotte Bytes will be available on the website in the member area immediately after publication. So, if you are not a signed up member of the website, please send an email to the webmaster so that you can get a user name and password. As always, your copies may be sent to you at your northern address, but at extra charge if outside the United States.

Secondly, we have Internet phone service provided by Vonage. Vonage has recently introduced a program where they offer access points to call a Vonage number, called V-access. You can find the nearest V-access number by going to http://tinyurl.com/2vd39q .

Then look for the box labeled “Find an Access Number” Simply select the Country, then each option as it is presented. Example if you live in Toronto, Canada, select Canada, then Ontario, then Area Code 905 or 647. Sorry 416, the original Area Code for Toronto is some how not listed. If we assume that you live in Area Code 905, several V-access numbers are presented.

Then to call CCCGC, you first dial one of the access numbers, example (905) 228-2029, then at the prom[t, dial the CCCGC number (941) 240-2661. You will reach the Cultural Center switchboard where you ask to be connected to extension 244.

Simple as that, and you are connected without incurring long distance or international charges. Assuming, of course, that the access number that you selected is a free call from your northern home. The example I gave was for Canada, but the service is also available for anyone in the US, Italy, France, Spain, Mexico, and the UK.

You might also consider paying dues in advance if your membership expires while you are away. We hate to lose members for even a few months, but if you must leave, please be sure to join us again when you return.