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Monday, March 1st, QMUG/LA’s Spring ’99 Advisory Council Mtng took place. What happened? What was decided? For more information, attend QMUG/LA’s next mtng, Mon, April 12th, 7;30pm!
Tuesday, March 16th, Apple shipped Mac OS X Server, the server operating system that combines the strength of UNIX (Mach microkernel, protected memory, pre-emptive multitasking, etc.) w/ the simplicity of Macintosh, and, according to ZD Labs WebBench, outperforms Linux, Solaris and Windows NT Server. Apple also announced Darwin, the Open Source release of Mac OS X Server.
Wednesday, March 24th, Apple held its annual shareholders meeting, where Steve Jobs said Apple may persue *three* markets for portables, rather than its original professional and consumer markets model.
Friday, March 26th, another macro virus, Melissa, hit, affecting Microsoft Outlook 98 and Word 97 users.
Friday, March 26th, so said in “G3 vs. Pentium III,” “Once again, PC Magazine Labs tests... reveal that the Apple Power Macintosh G3/400 generally outperforms x86-based products — in this case, a Dell Dimension PIII/500.” For more information, visit our own mirror-page.
Everyday in April, Hey Mon, the Cobalt Cantina World Tour features special dishes and wines from Jamaica! Make your reservations in West Hollywood, 616 N Robertson, at (310) 659-8961 or in Silverlake, 4326 Sunset, at (213) 953-9991.
Tuesday, April 13th, 9am-4pm, “Troubleshooting and Problem Solving on the Macintosh” takes place through Wednesday, April 14th. Tuesday will tackle hardware issues while Wednesday will tackle OS and software issues. Registration is $225 for either day, or $395 for both days, and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, call 1-800-685-8484 x200.
Tuesday, April 13th, 6:30pm, L.A. SIGGRAPH (Los Angeles’ Special Interest Group for Computer Graphics Professionals) meets. Admission is $10. For more information, call them at (310) 288-1148.Wednesday, April 14th, Apple’s 2nd quarter financial results will be announced.
Thursday, April 15th, is the last day to file your taxes! Pick up your forms from your local library or post office, and don’t hesitate to call the IRS for help at 1-800-829-1040.
Friday, April 16th, enjoy the Vincent van Gogh Exhibition that runs through Sunday, May 16th at the L.A. County Museum of Art. Admission is $7. For more information, call (323) 857-6000.
Saturday, April 17th, 9:30am-12:30pm, begin “Seeing in the Dark,” an eight-week introduction to gay shamanism. Registration is $25/week. For more information, call Tumescence at (323) 874-9561.
Thursday, April 22nd, honor Earth Day, an international grassroots event since 1970, to show that we all care about the environment. Look for Earth Day events near you!
Saturday, April 24th, 9:30am-11am, the Center hosts “Weekend Yoga: Start Your Weekend in Balance,” and every Saturday morning. Registration is $8. For more information, call (323) 860-7300.
Wednesday, April 28th, 8am-4pm, “Color Correction in Photoshop” hits L.A., and again Thursday, April 29th. Registration is $199. For more information, call 1-800-269-5742.
Thursday, April 29th, 9am-4pm, “FileMaker Pro Power Days” takes place through Friday, April 30th. Cover short-cut techniques, scripts, database publishing on the Web, calculations, and more. Registration is $399 for both days. For more information, call MacAcademy at 1-800-527-1914 x200.
Friday, April 30th, 8pm-10pm, enjoy “The Complete Works of Wm Shkspr (Abridged),” which plays through Saturday, May 30th, at the Globe in WeHo. “37 plays, 97 minutes, three guys in tights.” Tickets are $20. For more information, call the Globe at (323) 692-9082.
Tuesday, May 4th, 9:30am-12:30pm, “Mac OS X Server” seminar hits Santa Monica, and again 1:30pm-4:30pm. What is it, and what can it do for you? Find out! For more information, download its spec sheet, ten page FAQs, or call 1-800-895-4853 x200.
Wednesday, May 5th, celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla and has become a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism (but has nothing to do w/ any kind of Mexican Independence Day).
Friday, May 7th, is the last day to pre-register for CAMP SCWU. The Camp takes place Friday-Sunday, May 21st-23rd, and pre-registration is $160. Registration after May 7th is $185. For more information, call the Southern California Women for Understanding at 1-800-798-7298.
Monday, May 10th, Apple’s 1999 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) happens at the San Jose Convention Center through Friday, May 14th. Steve Jobs’ keynote will give you the inside scoop as to where Apple is going w/ Mac OS 8, Mac OS X, Carbon, Darwin, AppleScript, ColorSync, Java, QuickTime, WebObjects, USB, FireWire, AltiVec, and more.
Monday, May 10th, 7:30pm, QMUG/LA has its next meeting! For more information, call (323) 222-7684.
Wednesday, May 12th, is the “Greatest Moment of Pride” Frontiers essay contest submission deadline. Make “Pride Contest” your e-mail msg’s subject header, and include your name and phone number in its body. First Place prize is $150, Second Place is $100 and Third Place is $75. For more information, call (323) 848-2222.
And, Sunday, May 16th, the International Candlelight Vigil and Mobilization Against AIDS takes place.
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