Following is the report on our last meeting compiled by Philip
He has done a great job and even sent it in to the Times Newspaper
Hopefully it will be in next week and will give us a bit more publicity and maybe some new members
Thanks Philip
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Mulligrubs
The Mulligrubs held their April meeting on Thursday 27th at 7 pm with an attendance of 29 people
Ross Johnson introduced the guest, Mick Hampson from Telstra, who is the Technical Service Manager, Illawarra Area.
Mick gave a very interesting presentation of Telstra’s work in our area, with their plans for the future.
The emphasis on his talk was on Internet connections, which are mostly carried on telephone ‘twisted pair’ wires owned by Telstra. The newest technology of 3G (Third Generation) for mobile ‘phones is being rolled out. Two-Way Satellite Internet connection, that is a computer that operates independently of copper wires, is becoming popular. Some coffee shops and fast food chains are installing wireless equipment in their buildings for the benefit of patrons with wireless connection laptops.
He told of Telstra’s efforts to make their mobile towers more attractive by disguising them as windmills, palm trees, church spires etc. It was pleasing to learn that Telstra has resolved to provide mobile coverage for the entire length of Australia’s major highways. Telstra is experimenting in Tasmania with using 240 volt power cables for 'phone and Internet transmissions.
Mick asked for questions from the floor, and the first one was from an Internet user who experienced ‘drop outs’ at times when the school children arrived home. The answer was to find another ISP (Internet Service Provider), as the ‘pipe’ being used is too narrow. A ‘pipe’ in this case is a cable.
He also stated that Internet connections would always be bad if a ‘crackle’ can be heard on the telephone. Telstra will test a line at no charge. The roll out of Broadband is proceeding, but not as quickly as some of us would like.
There is not space here to report everything he said but his presentation was most informative.
There followed a general discussion of people’s problems. Many questions were asked, and these are three of the most interesting ones. Roy told of a computer that starts up again after it had been closed down. John Little told of his ability to print everything except incoming emails. Enid Hillery wanted to know how to go about changing her Homepage. Sue Pardon and others provided solutions.
No person should ever feel that his or her question would be ridiculed, because we all started sometime.
Matt Dell pointed out that when Microsoft released their Windows 98, somebody could buy a legal copy and then lends it to his friends to copy and install. People could buy a computer from a department store with a copied Windows 98 already installed. Microsoft are now taking steps to prevent unauthorised use of their Windows XP system, meaning if you want it, you have to buy it.
At the next meeting, which would normally be held on Thursday 25th May, but will now be held on 2nd June when there will be a joint presentation by Ian Connelly and a visitor from Brisbane on the subject of ‘ghosting’. If you have a gap in your knowledge on the subject of ‘ghosting’ then you should attend.
The Milton-Ulladulla Internet and Computer Users Group, known as Mulligrubs, usually meets on the last Thursday of the month at Shop 3 and 4, Top of the Town, Ulladulla at 7.00pm. People who attend are asked to bring $4.00 for refreshments.
Philip Smith-Hill
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