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Mac's 20th Anniversary Tidbits - The year is 1984 and Apple has become a Fortune 500 company. John Scully, formerly of Pepsi-Cola, is the President and CEO. Appleworks has been launched into the marketplace. Apple has released the ImageWriter printer with the low introductory price of $675.

Vol 3 Iss 4 April 2004

*April Meeting
*News and Events
*The MUG Center Store - Best New and Factory Refurbished Specials
*Mac Software Spotlight - 4th Dimension
*TCMUG Membership Structure for 2004

========== APRIL MEETING ==========
Saturday, April 24th,10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Please Note The Time Change!) - We will be meeting at Kent State University Tuscarawas Campus < http://www.tusc.kent.edu/ > once again in the Founder's Hall. We will be taking a look at four different genealogy software programs available and their related Internet resources. The applications are Reunion, Mac Family Tree, Heredis X and GEDitCOM. Also, we will take a brief look at Net Newswire and using RSS for all the latest news right on your desktop. Look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
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========== NEWS AND EVENTS ==========
Apple announces new eMac. Offering the value and performance you’re looking for, eMac offers a simple, clutter-free, all-in-one design and comes with everything you need for work and play — right out of the box. The award-winning suite of iLife ’04 applications — including GarageBand, the newest member of this digital tour-de-force. Mac OS X Panther, the latest version of Apple’s 21st-century operating system. A powerful PowerPC G4 processor. A beautiful, crystal-clear 17-inch flat CRT display. And with the SuperDrive model priced at just $999, you’ll get truly affordable DVD burning.
http://www.apple.com/emac/

MacDesign Conference User Group Discount - The User Group Advisory Board has arranged for a $50 (US) discount for all user group members attending the MacDesign Conference in Chicago,June 2-4. Register before April 30 for $349, Register after April 30 for $449. To receive your discount, call 800-738-8513. The discount code is on the TCMUG members web site.
Get more info on the Mac Design Conference.
http://www.macdesignconference.com
Learn about Mac Design Conference user group events on The MUG Center.
http://www.mugcenter.com/macdesign/2004

MUG discount for Macworld Conference & Expo Boston July 12-15. The User Group Advisory Board, in association with Macworld Conference & Expo, is pleased to announce two very special opportunities for User Group members to attend Macworld Conference & Expo in Boston for free, or for a substantial savings, depending on the conference package you choose. For a limited time, Macintosh User Group members can register for a free Exhibit Hall pass, or enjoy an even better value by taking 15% off all conference packages. That can be a substantial savings, and is available only to User Group members using the User Group Priority Code. For a limited time, user group members are eligible for free or discounted attendance. Register before May 7 for a free Exhibit Hall Pass and register before June 18 for 15 percent off all conference packages.
To receive your discount, enter the user group discount code on the registration page. http://www.macworldexpo.com
Visit the MUG Center to keep up with all the latest info on user group activities at Macworld Expo Boston. http://www.mugcenter.com/macworld/mwboston2004/
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========== MUG CENTER STORE ==========
The MUG store always has great deals for user group members. Check the website for the latest hot deals on new and refurbished Mac gear. There are currently 30 items in their specials section.
Don't forget - your group gets one percent return toward anything the MUG Store sells when your members buy from the store.
Free UPS freight on all orders placed with the User Group Store. Second or next day air is available for an additional fee. CRT displays excepted.
April 1 - July 31, 2004 - User ID: / Password: - See the TCMUG members web site
Place your orders at http://www.applemugstore.com
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========== MAC SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT ==========
4th Dimension
Tired of having your important information scattered around in Excel spreadsheets and text files? Organize it all in one place with 4th Dimension, the award-winning database program. 4th Dimension lets you easily store and track all types of data, print labels, create reports, build charts and more. If you enjoy programming, use 4D's programming language to build any kind of application you want.
4th Dimension - Regular Price: $349 (US) User Group Price: $99 (US) plus free books:
Jumpstart 4D and Training Guide 4D v6.8: Getting Started.
Get more information at:
http://www.4d.com/products/4dstd.html
Visit the TCMUG member web site for the discount URL.
This offer expires July 31, 2004.

========== TCMUG MEMBERSHIP FOR 2004 ==========
We are starting to plan for 2004!! We are working very hard to make it another exciting year for all local Mac users. We will be starting a small dues structure for 2004. Membership in the TCMUG will cost $20.00 annually for a regular membership and will include a monthly newsletter, a special "members only" section of the web site, online forums access, monthly meetings, discounts on software, hardware and books and much, much more! You can visit our web site to get all of the features and benefits at http://www.tcmug.org/aboutus.html
We are offering three membership levels for 2004. There will be a regular membership at $20 per year and we will have student membership (K-12 & College) at $15 per year and a senior citizen (60+ years old) at $15 per year. All levels of membership will enjoy the benefits of belonging to the TCMUG.
Please contact any of the officers if you would have any questions regarding membership and the associated dues. http://www.tcmug.org/contactus.html
We have an online membership form that you are able to download. You can download the form at: http://www.tcmug.org/tcmug_memberapp.pdf

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