From: "Win2K list" Subject: Windows Server User Group heads-up Date: Friday, October 25, 2002 3:24 PM This is a Windows Server User Group heads-up as opposed to a typical meeting notice. Two very different items: #1_____________________________________________________________________ Our regular November meeting will be held on Wed 11-6-2002 at 6:30PM as usual. Topics: * VPN technologies by WAN Strategies of Manchester, NH * The Microsoft "Get Secure, Stay Secure" initiative by Microsoft's Steve Carbone (now to harden your server at the O/S level) #2_____________________________________________________________________ This is NOT part of the Windows Server User group, however the previous 802.11 topic received such a strong response that we are advising you of an interesting breakfast meeting dedicated to the 802.11 alphabet soup. This is not a free user group event as it is sponsored by the 128 Venture Capital Group. The $35 fee does cover a continental breakfast with business-dress or business-casual dress. Wireless, Mobile & Voice Convergence's 10th Monthly Breakfast Networking Meeting (For Wireless, Mobile and Handheld Industry Professionals, Business Developers, Investors and Entrepreneurs) __________________________________________________________________ Date: Wednesday, November 13th Time: 7:30 - 9:30 AM Place: Office Nesting, Palm Court Room, 332 Second Avenue,Waltham (Take Winter Street Exit 27B off Rt.95 / 128 Waltham) Topic: Profit in WiFi/802.11 ? _______________________________________________________________________ Part-1: 802.11 alphabet soup Wireless technologist and entrepreneur Rick Zach will present a quick historical overview of licensed and unlicensed commercial wireless ventures. Then on to an explanation of the confusing alphabet of 802.11 technologies (b,a,g,i,e) Part-2: Show me the money A distinguished panel will discuss direct and indirect revenue models (or lack thereof) from various perspectives VC/Investor: Scott McCormack, BancBoston Capital (Fleet) VC/Investor: Sean Dalton, Highland Capital Partners Analyst: Craig Mathias, Farpoint Group Entrepreneur: Rick Zach, sold out to NEXTEL and now operates a radio tower company Entrepreneur: Michael Oh, operates www.NewburyOpen.net with free 802.11 access __________________________________________________________________ Advisory Board: Robb Sequin, 128 Venture Capital Group www.128vcg.com __________________________________________________________________ Sponsors: www.jarg.com and loreefranz.techpromo@verizon.net Established in January 2002, Wireless, Mobile & Voice Convergence is a monthly structured networking and educational venue for wireless-related industry professionals, business application developers, investors, emerging company representatives and mobile-handheld entrepreneurs. Participants are encouraged to introduce themselves and their goals to the group. The meeting is open to all parties interested in the wireless-related industry, including management team candidates and professional service providers. A continental breakfast is included. __________________________________________________________________ Regular, at the door, registrations (no credit cards) are: $35 Discounted Pre-Paid registrations, (no credit cards) re: mailed by Friday, September 6 for$25. Make checks out to: Wireless, Mobile & Voice Convergence; Mail to: Gisa Belanger, c/o Gisa Belanger, P.O. Box 561, Lincoln, MA 01773. Advance notice of meetings via e-mail, is Free!! Additional information at www.emergintech.us or call Gisa Belanger at: 781-259-9276 or e-mail to: wireless@connectnets.biz, __________________________________________________________________ Next Month's Date is: December 11th. (Always the Wednesday Before the Second Thursday.) ______________________________________________________ Details, directions, more at: http://www.windows2000boston.com/ To unsubscribe or change your email address: http://www.windows2000boston.com/signup_form1.htm ______________________________________ Rick Zach, MCSE Chair, Boston Area Windows Server User Group 508-395-8730 http://www.windows2000boston.com