Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 13:49:16 -0400 From: Chair Subject: Boston FrontPage meeting Tuesday the 16th Next Tuesday, October 16th, the Boston FrontPage User Group welcomes the return of Kelly Hardebeck. Ms. Hardebeck is a Consultant with Microsoft Consulting Services specializing in Internet and intranet development. She has 12 years experience in the computer industry, including 5 years of web development. Prior to joining Microsoft Consulting, Ms. Hardebeck was a technical evangelist for the FrontPage Server Extensions as a member of the original Vermeer team here in Boston that created FrontPage. Prior meetings too often have covered only the client side of FrontPage, so we have asked Kelly to bring her expertise to bear on Server Extensions, especially all things related to FrontPage Server Extensions. For additional details please visit our web site: www.FrontPageBoston.com. +++++++++++++++ Also, following is an invitation from Microsoft to attend one of the Microsoft® Windows® XP Launch Events: ^Ó Come see how Windows XP and Office XP combine to transform your desktop ^× and create the ultimate work experience. Attend and learn how you and your co-workers can be: More productive. Improved reliability, increased security, slashed training costs and easier IT management will all help make your network (and your organization) the model of efficiency. More collaborative. New, integrated collaboration tools give users the power to work together more effectively, from real-time document and application sharing to communicating via instant text, audio and video. More mobile. Enhanced laptop support, remote access tools and improved wireless capabilities allow people to move about freely and still stay connected. Be there to take home special savings and receive a FREE T-Shirt $50 rebate coupon for Microsoft Office XP Standard, Professional, Professional SE or Developer $50 rebate coupon for Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition $100 rebate coupon for Microsoft Visio Professional 2002 Special launch offers from Microsoft and its industry partners, including 25% off Windows XP training from participating Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers Windows XP Launch Dates and Locations: October 25, 2001 The Westin Hotel - Boston, MA Event Code: 101997816 October 25, 2001 Meadows Music Theatre -Hartford, CT Event Code: 101997824 October 25, 2001 The Sheraton Hotel - Nashua, NH Event Code: 101997833 October 30, 2001 The Westin Hotel - Providence, RI Event Code: 101997834 October 30, 2001 The Civic Center- Portland, ME Event Code: 101997849 All events run from 9:00am-12:30pm. Registration and Continental breakfast 7:00am-9:00am. Register today at www.windowsxpnow.com or call 1-877-MS-EVENT and refer to the event code. ^Ô +++++++++++++++ Hope to see you next Tuesday at 6:30PM. Tom Lee, Jr. Chairman, Boston FrontPage www.FrontPageBoston.com