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PC Update Magazine will go through a major overhaul in the next few months. The editor is surveying the membership for its ideas.
450 people attended a Microsoft presentation on Feb 7.
The UG continues its Monthly Disc program, which is filled with useful free, share and pay for applications.
Presented the 2006 Volunteer of the Year Award to Kevin Dempster for valuable work done, especially as a member of the iHelp Team. The iHelp Team comprises a group of tireless volunteers who answer questions and ensure that Melb PC members get the help they need.
February 2007 meeting on delving into the inner workings of a computer box.
The UG offers training in Beginning PC and PhotoShop CS2 v9.
Family Tree Maker demo at March 8 meeting.
SIGs on Beginning PC, installing and using Vista, Linux and CAD Featured software: Paint.net V3 in March, WinSpike in February and USB Review in January.
SIGs on digital photography, genealogy, Linux and Windows.
January was their Annual Group Meeting (AGM) where they restructured and reduced the executive branch from six to two directors and streamlined systems to be more responsive to member requests.
February newsletter offered congratulations to member Marguerite Hobbs whose photo 'Green Eyes' tied for the Peoples' Choice award in the APCUG Photo Contest.
They also reported that the Web Enthusiasts' Association of Victoria, known as WEAV, disbanded.
February meeting on Web 2.0 Services for work and pleasure.
March meeting on Browser showdown.
Issues with ISP services blacklisting their URL dominated executive discussions in February. The issue is temporarily resolved, but the webmasters expect it to rise again as more ISPs make unfortunate traffic decisions.