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September 1992 Calendar, 4 of 5
Author: Howard Shubs
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 01:43
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BCS Main Office Desktop Publishing
PageMaker Step by Step
Wednesday, September 30
7:00 p.m.
*Level: All levels
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->810
*Access: Fee MBTA Parking Wheelchair
Get your introduction to PageMaker and the world of desktop publishing
at this lecture/demo. We describe each command in the program, then
create practice documents. Each step is fully explained for Mac or
Windows versions.
*More information: Contact David Field at (508) 346-9401.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: Cost $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
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BCS Main Office Music
MIDI Seminars
Sunday, September 27
3:00P6:00 p.m. intermediate NoonP3:00 p.m. beginners
*Level: All levels
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Learn how to make music on your computer. Learn about Musical
Instrument Digital Interface or MIDI. Session I: Finale Overview.
Designed for beginners, August Watters gives an overview of Finale's
features that include music notation. Strengths, weaknesses, and best
applications for use are presented. Session II: More on Finale and Band
in a Box. Intended for more experienced users, Peter Paradise features
tips, solutions, and strategies to help you create your own music. Jam
with usQGeorge Litterst, pianist, music educator, music editor; August
Watters, arranger, orchestrator for The Monitor Channel; and Peter
Paradise, a local musician.
*More information: Contact Joanne Fantini at (617) 731-9001 or
Peter Paradise at (617) 323-7384.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest T station is Kendall
Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: Reservations required, call (617) 731-9001. Cost
$30 for each session, $50 for both sessions for BCS members.
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BCS Main Office Telecommunications
Telecommunications
Saturday, September 19
9:00 a.m.P1:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Adam Heath demonstrates the basics of installing and configuring
telecommunications hardware and software to call electronic bulletin
boards and other online services. Handouts provided including shareware
telecommunications programs.
*More information: Contact Adam Heath at (617) 776-4622 (e).
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $20 for members, $10 for students, seniors, or
unemployed, $59 for non-members including 1 year basic
membership. Class size is limited. Reservations required.
Call the BCS office at (617) 252-0600.
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Consultants and Entrepreneurs'
Fall Seminars for Small Businesses
9:30 a.m--noon
*Level: All levels
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->813
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Mark your calendars now for this series of classes: October 17: Raising
Money; October 24: Developing a Business Plan; November 7: Accounting &
Bookkeeping; November 14: Marketing.
*More information: Call Bill Contente at (617) 723-2770 or
Louise Sacco at (617) 444-6631.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $30 for members and $35 for non-members. If you
take all seminars: $100 for members, $110 for non-members.
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IBM Boston All about IBM Workshops at BCS Boston
BCS Main Office Workshops with Our IBM PC Group
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
IBM Group workshops are a great way to improve your skills using a
computer or learn how to use a computer to begin with. Attendees should
arrive at 6:00 to sign in with cash or checks payable to the BCS.
Reservations preferred: call the IBM PC User Group Office at (617)
964-2547 x33#. Please leave your name, phone number, workshop title,
and beginning date on the message machine.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one lecture/demo. Reservations required;
call the IBM Group Office at (617) 964-2547 x33#.
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IBM Boston
Data Communications
Tuesday, September 29
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Are you confused by serial and parallel, synchronous and asynchronous,
analog, and digital? Do you wonder what stop bits and parity are? Do
you want to know what those modem settings mean? If so, come to this
introduction to the basics of how data gets to and from your PC.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one class. Reservations preferred, call
(617) 964-2547.
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IBM Boston
Database 101 in Two Classes
Thursday, September 17
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Two-session workshop provides a quick introduction to dBASE III and IV,
FoxBase, and other xBase compatible databases. Learn to build a
databse, maintain an existing database, query, use index files, create
reports, and graphs. Second class on September 24.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one class or $40 for both sessions.
Reservations preferred, call (617) 964-2547.
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IBM Boston
DOS I: An introduction
Tuesday, September 1
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Using DOS is simpler than you think. Come to this popular lecture/demo
and find out how to create directories, handle floppy disks, create
files, and other basics.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one class. Reservations preferred, call
(617) 964-2547.
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IBM Boston
DOS II: Organizing & Managing Your Hard Disk
Tuesday, September 8
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: Intermediate
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Move beyond DOS commands and learn how to organize and manage your hard
disk. Learn how to move around effortlessly by using batch files and
menus.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one class. Reservations preferred, call
(617) 964-2547.
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IBM Boston
Networks
Tuesday, September 22
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Get an introduction to networks and learn what they can and cannot do.
Find out the practical advantages and disadvantages. Many people use
networks without realizing it, so bring your questions and confusion
and leave without them.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one class. Reservations preferred, call
(617) 964-2547.
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IBM Boston
PC Hardware: An Introduction
Tuesday, September 15
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
In a one session overview, find out what's really inside that box
called a PC. What is a bus or the difference between RAM and ROM or
where do you store data and when should you upgrade. We teach
troubleshooting techniques for when something goes wrong.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one class. Reservations preferred, call
(617) 964-2547.
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IBM Boston
Windows 3.0 Fundamentals in Two Classes
Thursday, September 3
6:00P8:00 p.m.
*Level: All levels
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->805
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations Wheelchair
Intended for new users, learn Windows visual and functional features.
Learn how to perform standard actions, what memory requirements are
needed, file handling, product capabilities, and the difference between
version 3.0 and 3.1. Second class on September 10.
*Location: The BCS Center, Building 1400, One Kendall Square,
Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: The BCS Center is at the back (north) of One
Kendall Square, bounded by Hampshire Street, Cardinal Medeiros
Avenue, and Binney Street. The nearest {\T} station is
Kendall Square on the Red Line.
*Requirements: $25 for one lecture, $40 for two sesions.
Reservations preferred, call (617) 964-2547.
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IBM Mass Bay All about IBM Workshops at Mass Bay CC
7:00--9:00 p.m.
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->802
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
IBM Group workshops are a great way to improve your skills using a
computer or learn how to use a computer. Attendees should arrive at
6:30 p.m. to sign in with checks or cash payable to the BCS.
Reservations are made by calling the IBM PC User Group Office at (617)
964-2547 x31#. Please leave your name, phone number, workshop title,
and beginning date on the message machine. Fees vary depending on the
class.
*Location: Mass. Bay Community College, 50 Oakland Street,
Wellesley, MA.
*Directions: From the intersection of Routes 128 & 9, take Exit
20B, go west on Route 9 about 1.7 miles. There is no left turn
onto Oakland Street from Route 9, so proceed past Oakland
Street about 1/4 mile & take the right exit off Route 9
(Mass. Bay exit sign) right onto Route 16. Head east on
Route 16 two blocks and turn right onto Oakland Street.
Continue across Route 9 on Oakland to the college on the
left, parking on the right.
*Requirements: Reservations required for all workshopsQcall the
IBM office at (617) 964-2547. BCS memberships available at the
door.
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IBM Mass Bay
C Programming in 6 Lessons
Thursday, September 17
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Intermediate
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Writing programs is the focus; students must be willing to write
programs each week. Borland Turbo C, Microsoft Quick C, or any
comparable C compiler is needed. Beginning C class, but programming
experience in COBOL, Pascal, Fortran, or Assembler is required. Text is
Kernighan and Ritchie's The C Programming Language, or similar
alternative. Specific topics covered include: algorithm development,
data types, control structures, functions, expressions, and pointers.
Remaining classes on September 24, October 8, October 15, October 22,
and October 29.
*Requirements: $150 for six lectures.
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IBM Mass Bay
DOS I
Thursday, September 17
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Hands-on class covers elementary DOS commands. Learn to list
directories, setup and handle floppy disks, create and delete files,
and other basics.
*Requirements: $30 for one hands-on session.
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IBM Mass Bay
DOS II
Thursday, September 24
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn how to organize disk space by making, changing, and removing
directories. Use paths, wildcards, and file-copying commands.
*Requirements: $30 for one workshop.
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IBM Mass Bay
LANS
Thursday, September 24
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Comprehensive yet easy to understand overview of local area networks is
presented. Learn how networks work, hardware and software requirements,
and other considerations for setup. Compare features of several popular
systems.
*Requirements: $25 for one lecture.
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IBM Mass Bay
Lotus 1-2-3 in two parts
Thursday, September 17
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Here is your chance to learn elementary spreadsheet concepts and Lotus
1-2-3 commands. Practice setting up and moving around a spreadsheet,
entering and editing data, and using formulas and functions. Second
class on September 24.
*Requirements: $60 for two hands-on sessions.
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IBM Mass Bay
Paradox: an Introduction
Thursday, September 17
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
In a two-session lecture with the second class on September 24, learn
the basic funtions of Paradox. We cover creating, editing, manipulating
tables and simple reports, creating forms, and building queries.
*Requirements: $50 for two lectures.
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IBM Mass Bay
Using Fonts
Thursday, September 24
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Fonts come soft, scalable, cartridge, or built-in. Get the choices
right by learning the advantage of each type, how to use them, and what
to expect in the future.
*Requirements: $25 for one lecture.
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IBM Mass Bay
Using Laser Printers
Thursday, September 17
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Laser printers become more affordable and common every day. Learn the
new concepts and terms including fonts, orientation, and emulation. If
you own a laser printer or are considering purchasing one, this
workshop demonstrates how to use them and their special features.
*Requirements: $25 for one lecture.
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IBM Mass Bay
Windows 3.x
Thursday, September 17
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
If you already know DOS, learn this graphical user interface (GUI) and
how it can help manage your computer. See how to setup and run
applications; copy, move, and delete files, and manage your resources.
*Requirements: $25 for one classroom session.
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IBM Newton All about IBM Newton Workshops
September 9: Optimizing Memory with DOS 5.0. September 23: Windows
3.1. September 29: LANS. September 30: Quicken.
7:00 p.m.
*Level: All levels
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->807
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
IBM Group Workshops are being held at the IBM Group Office in Newton.
Classes start at 7:00 p.m. Details of these classes were received late.
For more information, leave your name and phone number when making your
reservation. Reservations are made by calling (617) 964-2547 x34#.
*Location: The IBM office, 188 Needham Street, Suite 230,
Newton, MA.
*Directions: Route 128 to Highland Avenue, Newton exit.
Highland Avenue becomes Needham Street in Newton. Building is
on right side across from Filene's Basement. Parking in back,
entrance on left, office on second floor.
*Requirements: Reservations required; call the IBM Group Office
at (617) 964-2547 x34#. Lectures are $20 for members and $30
for non-members. Hands-on are $30 for members and $40 for
non-members.
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IBM Rhode Island All about IBM Rhode Island Workshops
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->814
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Classes are held on Saturday mornings and weekday evenings. This is a
cooperative effort between the Providence Engineering Society and the
BCS. To obtain a listing of these classes, send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to BCS Providence, P.O. Box 16610, Providence, RI
02916-0689.
*More information: Call (401) 434-2395.
*Location: R.I. BCS Computer Training Center, Providence
Engineering Society, 9 Newman Street, Fifth Floor, East
Providence, RI.
*Directions: From Route 195 take exit 6, proceed to Broadway.
Take Broadway north until it becomes Newman Avenue. 9 Newman
Avenue is a brick mill building on right, opposite Rumford
Post Office.
*Requirements: Lectures are $10 for members and $20 for
non-members. Hands-on clinics are $20 for members and $30 for
non-members.
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IBM Rhode Island
Allways Enhancing Lotus
Wednesday, September 23
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn why these two programs work as a team.
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IBM Rhode Island
Buying a Computer
Wednesday, September 16
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn what hardware and software is required. Decide how much memory
and speed you need and what is worth the price.
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IBM Rhode Island
C Programming
Saturday, September 12
8:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Get an introduction into what programming in C is all about.
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IBM Rhode Island
DOS
Saturday, September 12
8:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn all the DOS commands you need to know.
*Location: R.I. BCS Computer Training Center, Providence
Engineering Society, 9 Newman Street, Fifth Floor, East
Providence, RI.
*Directions: From Route 195 take exit 6, proceed to Broadway.
Take Broadway north until it becomes Newman Avenue. 9 Newman
Avenue is a brick mill building on right, opposite Rumford
Post Office.
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IBM Rhode Island
DOS
Saturday, September 19
8:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn all the DOS commands you need to know.
*Location: R.I. BCS Computer Training Center, Providence
Engineering Society, 9 Newman Street, Fifth Floor, East
Providence, RI.
*Directions: From Route 195 take exit 6, proceed to Broadway.
Take Broadway north until it becomes Newman Avenue. 9 Newman
Avenue is a brick mill building on right, opposite Rumford
Post Office.
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IBM Rhode Island
DOS II
Saturday, September 26
8:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
After DOS I, beyond format commands, learn to use \tt{SORT}, \tt{MORE},
and wild cards. Learn how disk compatibility affects readability and
redirection of output. Primarily concerned with floppy disks, but
applicable to hard disk drives.
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IBM Rhode Island
Hard Disk Management
Wednesday, September 23
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Intermediate
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn the theory of directories, backup procedures, creating
directories, organizing files, \tt{XCOPY}, \tt{BACKUP}, \tt{RESTORE},
\tt{PROMPT}, and other commands associated with managing your hard
disk. An understanding of the subjects covered in DOS I and DOS II is
helpful.
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IBM Rhode Island
Lotus 1-2-3 and using Macros
Saturday, September 26
10:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn functions and commands, including formulas, ranges, general use
of titles, windows, and cell formatting. Using macros creates more
efficiency.
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IBM Rhode Island
Quicken
Wednesday, September 16
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Quicken is a popular and easy-to-use program to track personal and
small business finances. This class shows how to use regular
checkbook-style entries to expand to a "Chart of Accounts" in simple
steps.
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IBM Rhode Island
WordPerfect
Wednesday, September 30
7:00 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn the basics: cursor movement, word wrap, screens, function key
templates, typeover and inserts, naming, finding, saving documents,
cancel and undo keys, setting margins, as well as the Help and Spelling
Checker functions. Session B on August 19 and Session C on August 26.
========================================================================
IBM Rhode Island
WordPerfect Documents
Saturday, September 12
10:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn to use the documents feature.
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IBM Rhode Island
WordPerfect Macros
Saturday, September 19
10:30 a.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee Parking Reservations
Learn to use macros with WordPerfect.
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Macintosh All about Macintosh Group Workshops
6:30 p.m.
*Infoline: (617) 621-0881 --->801
*Access: Fee MBTA Parking Reservations
All Macintosh Group seminars take place at 6:30 p.m. at the BCS%Mac
office. Please call (617) 864-1700. BCS memberships available at the
door. Hands-on Mac I, II, and III include text and diskettes and are
offered as a package at $112 members/$240 non-members. Other classes
are $75 for members and $125 for non-members for hands-on. Interactive
demonstrations are $25 for members and $50 for non-members. Because
enrollment is limited and demand for hands-on classes is high,
pre-registration and pre-payment are requested.
*More information: Please call the BCS%Mac office at (617)
864-1700.
*Location: BCS%Mac, 1972 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: Take "Alewife" Red Line to Porter Square {\T}
Station, three blocks north on Massachusetts Avenue, on the
left (the glass-faced building across from the Beech Street
intersection).
*Requirements: Pre-registration and prepayment. Call (617)
864-1700 and leave the following information: Name, daytime
phone number, seminar title, and date. All calls are returned
for confirmation.
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Macintosh
FileMaker Pro in Two Classes
Thursday, September 17
6:30 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations
Tom Carrolan introduces the power and versatility of FileMaker Pro. If
you are familiar with the Macintosh and are looking for your first
database, this seminar teaches how to enter, sort, and find data.
Create a simple address book database and a layout for mailing labels.
Second class on September 24.
*Location: BCS%Mac, 1972 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: Take "Alewife" Red Line to Porter Square {\T}
Station, three blocks north on Massachusetts Avenue, on the
left (the glass-faced building across from the Beech Street
intersection).
*Requirements: $75 for members, $125 for non-members.
Reservations requiredQcall the Mac office at (617) 864-1700.
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Macintosh
Get Your Hands On a Mac (part 1 of 3)
Tuesday, September 1
6:30 p.m.
*Level: Beginners
*Access: Fee MBTA Reservations
Attendance is limited. Introduces the Macintosh operating system: using
a mouse, icons, and click and drag interfaces.
*Location: BCS%Mac, 1972 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
*Directions: Take "Alewife" Red Line to Porter Square {\T}
Station, three blocks north on Massachusetts Avenue, on the
left (the glass-faced building across from the Beech Street
intersection).
*Requirements: Reservations required. Call the Mac Office at
(617) 864-1700 x17. Parts 1, 2, and 3 must be taken as a
package: $112 for members, $240 for non-members. A textbook
and disks are included. Limited to 8.
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Macintosh
--
Howard S Shubs hshubs@eff.org I don't represent the EFF,
The Denim Adept hshubs@BIX.com but I do agree with them.
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