From: jbueche@enertex.com Subject: This Wed meeting of NE DOMINO & NOTES - 12/8 * 6:30 PM Date: Monday, December 06, 1999 2:09 PM NEW ENGLAND DOMINO & NOTES SIG Meetings held at IBM's Waltham Office IBM Solution Partnership Center - East 404 Wyman Street (NORTH Entrance) Waltham, MA Wednesday, December 8, 1999 6:30-9:15PM We're finishing up 1999! As December ends and January approaches, it is time for us to begin to reflect on Janus, the god that looks at time both ways: the old year and the new year. For many of us, the R5 Update exam extension (see below) is a big present for the holidays. Our December program will feature a presentation by AVT and a demo of a QuickPlace implementation by Jim Bueche, a long-time board member. January will ring in the New Year with our traditional pre-Lotusphere roundtable. AVT: At Lotusphere Europe 99, IBM's Lotus Development Corp. and AVT Corporation (NASDAQ: AVTC), today announced that the two companies have signed a global strategic alliance agreement. The companies will provide comprehensive unified messaging solutions for the Lotus Domino Release 5 (R5) server and Lotus Notes R5 client, as well as for the millions of seats of version 4.6 within the Lotus installed base. A completed offering, that will enable users to access all message types from virtually any device, including the Notes client. Recently they were recognized by Forbes as one of the best small businesses. http://www.avtc.com AGENDA 6:30 First SPEAKER -- Jim Bueche, IT Consulting 7:10 LOOKING AHEAD -- Upcoming speakers and organizational updates 7:15 Second SPEAKER -- Sam Koury, AVTC 8:45 CLINIC - Q&A -- Bring your Lotus Notes & Domino questions and we'll share answers and problems. 9:15 ADJOURNMENT Post meeting confabs continue at Bertucci's NOTE**** Meetings are held on the SECOND WEDNESDAY of the month! January 12, 1999 SIG Roundtable and discussion of neat new Lotus toys. NEWS*******SPECIAL: Sign up for Notes/Domino Hosting with Prominic.NET during the month of December and the setup fee will be waived! This is a savings of $100-300.Just mention that you are a member of the NE SIG. For more information,email our member Nancy Bjornson at: nbjornson@Prominic.NET or speak with her at Wednesday's meeting. Monthly pricing starts at $35/mth, click onSetup at: http://www.Prominic.NET. REPRIEVE TIME!! Update exams extended!! You must Register for the R5 Update exam by Sunday January 23 and take it not later than March 5th, 2000. Go to Lotus Education http://www.lotus.com/home.nsf/welcome/education for details and to download your exam guides. ********** Available at Quantum Books, SoftPro and other bookstores An arrangement of 10% off for books, by mentioning membership in NE DOMINO & NOTES SIG has been made with SoftPro, 112 Mall Road, Burlington MA 01830-5300, Phone 617/273-2499, http://www.softproeast.com They have an excellent selection of books for computer and programming professionals. Located across the road from the Sears end of the Burlington Mall, next to the mall containing Tower Records and Barnes & Noble. ********** MISSION: Our purpose is to create and exchange resources for professional development around Lotus Notes, Domino, and related groupware, internetworks, client/server, and information technology tools. The special interest group is actively involved in education about new products and techniques, applications of technology, sharing leads and prospects, providing access to resources, and leveraging training opportunities. We serve professionals throughout the New England community, through regular meetings as well as events, classes, shows, and affiliations with computer societies. NE DOMINO & NOTES SIG LEADERS * Holly Campbell, SIG Director, 617-566-6140, campbelh@world.std.com * Dennis Ravenelle, SIG Representative, dgr@world.std.com * Brian Gordon, Notes Server Administrator, bgordon@lnfoimage.com * Kathleen Lynch, SIG Program Chair, 617-308-1022, linchpin1@hotmail.com * Jim Bueche, Notes Consultant, 617-527-2841, jbueche@alum.mit.edu * Kevin Fallon, Notes Consultant, 781-229-0820, kfallon@seneschal.com DIRECTIONS TO IBM WALTHAM: From the North -- Go South on Rte. 128/I95 to exit 28 (Trapelo Road). Go left off the exit onto Trapelo Road. At first set of lights, turn right onto Smith Street (Smith Street changes to Wyman Street). Approximately 1/4 mile on the right is IBM - 404 Wyman Street North. Park in garage and enter building, Sign in, and ask security guard for the IBM Solution Partnership Center - East. From the South -- Go north on Rte. 128/I95 to exit 27B (Winter Street/Wyman Street exit). At lights turn left onto Wyman Street. Approximately 3/4 mile on your left is IBM - 404 Wyman Street North (NORTH ENTRANCE WITH IBM LOGO). Park in garage and enter building, Sign in, and ask security guard for the IBM Solution Partnership Center - East. The facility is also accessible by the 70A bus. After the meeting, you'll need a ride to the Waltham Commuter Rail station or a (T) stop. 70A bus: www.mbta.com/schedules/buses/body/busdetails.dbm?routenumber=70A Waltham Commuter Rail: www.mbta.com/schedules/commuter-rail/body/schedules/fitchburg/fitchwk.htm