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From: dave.ottalini@tcs.wap.org (Dave Ottalini)
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Subject: WAP FAQ
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Date: 4 Sep 1995 22:39:38 -0400
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Washington Apple Pi --
A Community of Users Helping Users
Welcome to the WAP FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Apple Pi,
the largest and oldest Apple Users Group in the United States.
CONTENTS
1) What is Washington Apple Pi?
2) Tutorials
3) Shareware and Public Domain Libraries
4) WAP TCS (Telecommunications System)
5) Internet Access
6) Journal of Washington Apple Pi
7) Special Interest Groups
8) Library
9) Monthly Meetings
10) Volunteers
1) WHAT IS WASHINGTON APPLE PI?
Washington Apple Pi is a not-for-profit computer group that supports
users of Apple and Macintosh computers. Since our founding in 1978, we have
become the largest user group in the country supporting the Apple and
Macintosh operating systems. Our thousands of members are people helping
each other take advantage of the power of computers.
2) TUTORIALS
We conduct tutorials for Apple II and Macintosh users covering basic
computer operation. Other tutorials teach specific applications such as
AppleWorks, ClarisWorks, PageMaker, Excel, programming languages,
QuickTime, or specialized computer uses such as music and graphics.
3) SHAREWARE AND PUBLIC DOMAIN SOFTWARE
We offer a huge collection of inexpensive publicly available software
and system software updates. The Disk Library contains more than 250 disks
of useful programs for the Apple II, III, and Mac at a nominal cost.
Purchase these by mail, at the WAP office, or at meetings.
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4) WAP TCS (Telecommunications System)
We have an electronic bulletin board, the TCS, exclusively for our
members. It has 14 phone lines supporting speeds for today's fastest modems.
There are four local conferences and four worldwide conferences, with over
200 sub-boards. These areas cover every facet of Apple/Macintosh
computing and foster lively discussion of general interest topics such as
local events, hobbies, science, and social commentary.
When unexpected problems arise and you need Apple or Mac help, one
of the many TCS users with expertise on computer products and programs may be
able to help you. In addition, the TCS has over two gigabytes of some of
the finest downloadable software and system updates for your Macintosh,
Apple II, Apple ///, Power PC, Newton, mainframe system, or other computer.
Every member has 15 minutes of
browsing time per day; you can request up to 2.5 hours per day.
Internet E-Mail service is available to WAP members at very low cost.
Send messages around the world to other E-mail addresses or reply to issues
you will read on the hundreds of world-wide news conferences we
monitor.
5) INTERNET ACCESS
Washington Apple Pi operates its own Internet service for members. We
use a PPP dial-in connection and standard tools such as Mosaic, Fetch,
Anarchie, and Netscape Navigator.
Don't understand any of that stuff, but want to learn? Attend one of
our Internet tutorials.
6) JOURNAL OF WASHINGTON APPLE PI
The WAP Journal is one of the nationUs finest user group publications.
Candid product reviews, Rhow-toS articles, question and answer columns,
and reports of meetings provide insights into the latest developments in
computers and keep you abreast of WAP activities. Our journal has won
several national awards.
7) SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Like to dig deeper into a particular specialization? WAP has many
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) covering a wide range of subjects from
computer languages, education, desktop publishing, and graphics, to stock
market analysis, games, music, and much more.
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8) LIBRARY
WAP maintains a library of computer-related books, technical
references, operating manuals, and magazines for loan or use at the WAP
office in Rockville, MD.
9) MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our general meeting, held on the fourth Saturday morning each month,
is an opportunity to hear discussions on new products by some of
industryUs most knowledgeable representatives, see demonstrations of the
latest hardware and software on the market, and get answers to any
questions you have about your computer. From novice user to developer, thereUs
something for every computer user.
10) VOLUNTEERS
WAPUs reputation as one of the nationUs finest computer user groups is
based on the work of its many volunteers, some of whom are nationally known
in the computer world. If you have an interest in community service, WAP
offers many avenues of opportunity, from answering Hotline calls to
serving as an officer. WAP volunteers can take pride in the fact that
their efforts have helped thousands of computer users around the world.
11) HOW CAN I JOIN?
You can join by phone. Call the office [301/984-0300] Monday,
Wednesday , or Friday between 10AM and 6PM. Or, you can join by mail.
Print out the application below and send it along with a check, VISA or
Master Card credit card number to:
Washington Apple Pi, Ltd
12022 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852-1802
(301)-984-0300
Name:_____________________________________________________
Street: ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
City State Zip
__________________________________________________________
Phone (Home-Must have for TCS#) (Work)
Computers owned or used regularly:
Apple II+. & IIe (unenhanced) Mac LC
(series)
Apple IIe (enhanced) & IIc Performa (series)
Apple IIc+ (3.5" drive) Centris
(series)
Apple IIgs
Quadra (series)
Apple II Clone
PowerBook (series)
Apple III Mac
LC (series)
Lisa, MacXL IBM,
PC Clone I
Mac 128K, Mac 512K Power PC/Mac
Mac Plus, SE, MacII
Other:______________
Mac IIX, SE/30, Classic ____________________
New Member Packet: (Circle the computer model above for which you want a New
Member Packet)
Commerical Material:
I DO I DO NOT want to receive occasional commercial mail
Membership Directory:
I DO I DO NOT want my name and phone number published in the
WAP Membership Directory
Membership Dues (Check one)
$39. Household
$32. Full Time Student (Enclose copy of Student ID)
Bulletin Board Service:
$15 [2 hours per day]
$25 [2.5 hours per day with Internet E-Mail]
Call for rates of full Internet service
Check/Money Order MasterCard Visa
Card Number __________________________________________
Expiration Date ________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________
(required)
Date__________________________________________________ [Please
allow 2 - 3 weeks for processing]