On-line resources
User
groups
On-line resources
101
If you have a modem and communications software, you can
communicate electronically with
other
users and take advantage
of
a
number
of
electronically stored information
and
programs.
Two
major on-line resources are the commercial information services
and local electronic bulletin boards.
An
on~lInc
resource
is
a
resource your computer
can reach through data communications.
(Off-line rcsourccs include services that provide disks
of
information, like stock market histories.)
Interacting with other Apple computer owners
in
a user group
is
both fun and a greal way to learn more about your Apple, the
applications
you're
using, and
new
products. Members
who
have
spent
a lot
of
lime with a particular program
or
piece
of
hardware
can cut your learning time
in
half by helping you solve problems
and
showing
you
shortcuLS.
Plus, most user groups feature demonstnujons
of
new products
al
their
meetings.
Joining
a user
group
can save
you
money,
100.
Most
maintain a library
of
free software, much
of
it written by members
of
the group.
,\Iany groups also include special interest groups (51Gs)
in their
activities. You'll find a 5lG for just about any area
of
interest-
working with a particular program, programming in a particular
language, investing, accounting, engineering, and
so
on.
Ask
your dealer for the Apple user group nearest you
or
call
(BOO)
538~9696,
ext.
SOO
(U.S.
only).
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