WEST OF SCOTLAND ATARI USER GROUP
(Affiliated to The Association of Atari User groups)

Issue number SIX, July 1996

 
June 11th Meeting

There was a smaller turnout at the last meeting (about 15 or so) but 
that is as I expected to happen as we ran into this time of year.

AGM

It might seem a bit early but there are only another 2 meetings before 
the AGM in September. I am looking for some input from the membership 
prior to this meeting.

There will be a formal agenda at the meeting. Obviously the steering 
committee will put together  what they think should be on the Agenda, 
but it is vital for everybody else to have a say too. So I am looking 
for proposals for the agenda, ideas, thoughts anything at all. 
Letters(remember SAE) or e`mail are all welcome.

As far as finance is concerned, it is looking as if we'll be OK up to 
the September meeting with what we have in the kitty so far. There 
will be a set of accounts published in the newsletter prior to the 
AGM. At the moment I think that we can stick with 5 for a 6 month 
subscription. Whether this should be collected annually or twice a 
year is something to be discussed at the AGM.

IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE....

COMMS
More on the Comms scene and 
what there is out there.

ED's JUKEBOX
Still taking a break, but will make a  welcome return next month

ATARI News
Floppyshop are now selling Positive Image. A press release from the is 
reproduced here

1996 UK Atari Shows

Good news...
The Shows have now been confirmed :-)

Birmingham - 28th September - 
National Motorcycle Museum.
London     - 29th September - 
Osterley Four Pillars Hotel. 
(Osterley is on the A4 between
Hounslow and Hammersmith)

Mike Goodman has taken the 
plunge and booked these venues. 
Many of the top Atari suppliers 
have already said they will attend 
the shows - A list of exhibitors 
will follow. ST Format are 
sponsoring the shows.


For details contact Mike at Goodman International PDL on 01782-335650,
01728-316132 fax  or fdl8@dial.pipex.com

The WSAUG MPVGC 
(est 1996)
The first outing was cancelled due to.........

The truth is we never had a chance prior to the meeting to test the 
Golf on the machines that were going to be there. It is difficult at 
best to get it to work with the Falcons, and it would appear not to 
like TOS 2.06 at all We will try this again some time over the summer, 
but I'll try to arrange that we have a better or more suitable chioce 
of Hardware. Sorry folks

JAGUAR Stuff
I know of at least one member who has bought, or is about to buy a 
Jaguar. We await reports........

LOGO COMPETITION
We've had one entry for this so far from Ed McGlone. It has already 
been decided that it will appear somewhere on our WWW pages

See you all on the 9th July

Al Goold
21 June 1996




COMMS
It's easy to get confused by the world of Comms. What is the internet, 
what is the WWW, what are BBS's etc etc ?

There is little doubt that finding your way about is difficult to 
start with, but if you persevere there is a lot of knowledge and 
pleasure to be gained. In this and future issues I hope to try to  
shed a little light on the mysteries that surround comms, and at the 
same time encourage those of you who don't have a modem, to seriously 
think about getting one.

We'll start with NeST,

NeST

What is NeST?
-------------

NeST (Network ST) is  an international network based on FidoNet 
technology, dedicated to the Atari range of computers, in particular 
the Atari ST, TT and Falcon. The aim  of the  network is to  provide 
messaging  facilities to  all Atari users the world over who are 
interested in the world of  communications and in the ST. Eventually 
it is planned that  NeST will extend to  virtually every country in 
the world, however NeST now links the following countries: United 
Kingdom, Canada, The United States, Germany, The Netherlands, 
Australasia, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Czech 
Republic, Poland, Norway, Denmark, Luxembourg and South East Asia.

This is by far the  largest Atari dedicated network in the world, and 
it  is growing rapidly, with an average of a new country coming online 
every  couple of months.

NeST members work closely together to generate a good atmosphere. 
Within NeST you will not find any political battles, something which 
can't be said for  a lot of other alternets. NeST also  has a habit of 
collecting programmers from every walk of  life, including  some very 
well  known names,  who are either members of the network itself, or 
affiliated with it.

NeST has a  wealth of message  and file  echos, ninety percent  of 
which  are echoed round the  world, and replies can be  achieved 
within  three to  four days. The  message  echoes cover  a  terrific 
range,  running from  software support (ACS,  LED,  JEKYLL, JeTMail,  
MakeDiff,  etc), programing  (GFA,  C, assembler etc), and general 
interest echoes like the common room where  chaos rules, and users let 
off steam, and the Q&A  echo where weird and wonderful queries are 
posted.

Or if  you are  looking for  something a  little different why not 
take  an interest in Space Empire Elite? The game runs throughout the 
network,  using special programs  coded by  NeST  members to 
coordinate and  send  inter-BBS attacks through the network.

NeST allows the use of almost any mailing  software, be it 
F-Net/Crossnet  or FidoNet technology, to be used to collect mail, 
giving a very flexible system of mailing. Point systems are given 
rights too, if they take a 'Pvt'  address in the master NeSTList, they 
are allowed full participation in the  network, including taking part 
in votes on major changes within the network, something which is 
rarely allowed in other networks.

One item that worries some  users, and sysops is  cost, that is 
network  fees for linking into the network itself. With NeST no  such 
fees exist, as  each member works  freely  to  gain the best 
connections, minimising mail costs as much as possible.

If  you  want to  join a  network  that's friendly,  fun, well 
informed  and conscious of what's going on, well  why not  try NeST, I 
don't think  you'll regret it!

For more information contact:

Daron Brewood        -  90:90/0.1@nest.ftn
-  95:150/0.1@fanfiles.ftn
-  dbrewood@nest.demon.co.uk
-  dbrewood@cix.compulink.co.uk

I look forward to hearing from you...                      DB

(*OB*Here's a list of UK BBSs from which you can access the NeST  network.

Name      	Location          	Sysop Name       	Phone           		

42BBS        	Hants             	Colin Fisher-McAllum 	01256 895106
680+          	Hull              	Peter Buscada    	01482 509700
Ad.Lib        	Chester Le Street 	Andy Curtis     	0191 370 2659
All At Sea    	Coventry          	Antony Lacey    	01203 601448
Chameleon     	Yate              	Martin Stacey    	01454 881095
DanSoft       	Carnforth         	Daniel Horne    	01524 732957   		
Dog House     	Royston           	Neil Burton     	01763 230043
Dream Machine 	Cardiff           	David J. Thomas  	01222 689812
Druid         	Prestatyn         	Peter Carr       	01745 853503   		
Dysfunctional 	Doncaster         	John Richardson 	01302 744241   		
Empire        	Ipswich                            	        01473 692882
Folkestone    	Folkestone        	Robert Darling   	01303 249306
Fortress      	Plumstead         	Kevin Osborne    	0181 244 9825
Fractal       	Dorchester        	Tim Putnam       	01305 266304
Keith's Point 	Derby             	Keith Jackson    	01332 662988 		
Magic Castle  	Birmingham        	Mick Coleman     	0121 430 3761
Penske        	Kidderminster     	Andy Taylor     	01562 743661
PMT           	Blackpool         	Paul Seed        	01253 344819   		
STandard      	Felixstowe        	Karl Foley      	01394-271550
SysTem BBS    	Shotts, Scotland  	Paul Leonard    	01501 825756
Tavern        	London            	Paul Baker       	0181 445 6514
T.G.M         	Bradford          	Paul Simmonds    	01274 787361*OB*)


ATARI NEWS


Positive Image

Floppyshop  have announced the release of Positive Image, a high end  
image  processing tool  developed primarily for the Atari TT and 
Falcon 030 but which also runs capably on a standard ST.  Positive 
Image has  come about as a result of extensive research into 
professional photographic image retouching packages on non-Atari 
machines. The result is an image processing studio, such as has never 
before been seen running on Atari computers!

Positive  Image runs on any TOS based computer but is enhanced to take 
 full advantage of the improved hardware on the STE, TT and Falcon, 
especially the DSP on the Falcon.  The blitter (if present) is also 
used to maximum effect.

There  are two versions of Positive Image,  one for 68000 based  
ST/e's  the other  for 68030 machines (including PAK 68/3 accelerated 
ST/e's  and  Apple Macintosh machines running MagiC Mac).  The basic 
68000 version contains all the features of its big brother,  being 
limited only by the slower processor speed  and  lower resolution 
displays.  If your ST/e, TT or  Falcon  has  a processor accelerator 
or graphic card fitted,  this too will be used to  its fullest 
capabilities.

Positive  Image is the ONLY GEM based image processing program to 
allow  the editing  of 24-bit True Colour graphics on an ordinary ST 
in any resolution (including  low res!).  A high spec system is not 
necessary in order to  run Positive  Image,  but the program will take 
full advantage of the  increased processing  power if it is there!  
The following is a list of the  program's main features:-

System Compatibility

*   Minimum requirements:  1 Meg of RAM only,  4 
Meg of RAM (or more) and  a hard drive are 
recommended for serious use.

*   Supports all screen resolutions (including ST low 
res) on the  ST/e,  TT and  Falcon including overscan,  
all virtual screen drivers and the  various resolution 
boosters  such as Autoswitch Overscan on the ST  and 
 all  known hardware and software resolution boosters 
on the Falcon 030.

*  Compatible with all official releases of TOS (1.0,  
1.2,  1.4, 1.6, 1.62, 2.05, 2.06, 3.05, 3.06, 4.01, 4.02, 
4.04) and the developer version of 4.92.

*  Fully compatible with GDOS 1.1,  AMC GDOS, 
FontGDOS, FSM GDOS, SpeedoGDOS v4, 
SpeedoGDOS v5, NVDI 3 and NVDI 4 with regard to 
both font and printer support.

*  Compliant with all 100% GEM compatible 
graphics cards.

*  Fully compatible with MagiC Mac.

*  Fully compatible with Gemulator 4.

*  Supplied in two versions for the different models in 
the Atari range. The basic  program runs on any Atari 
and the 68030 version runs on any 68030  or 68040 
based  TOS compatible system and takes advantage of 
the  DSP  in  the Falcon.

Multi-Tasking Features

*  Fully compatible with Multi-TOS, Geneva and 
MagiC 3 or 4.

*  Supports extended AES messages from Multi-TOS, 
 WinX, Geneva and MagiC 3 or 4.

*  Supports the Xacc and AV protocols for sending 
messages between programs.

*   Support  for Multi-TOS and MagiC 3 and 4's drag 
and drop  protocol whereby  a group  of  images are 
dragged onto an open window and are all loaded  in  a 
single operation.

General Features

*   Extensive  file  support  allows the following  
graphic  formats  to  be imported:  AIM,  Degas,  
Windows and OS/2 Bitmap, EZ-Art Pro, IFF 
(including Deluxe Paint ST,  standard HAM,  high res 
HAM,  HAM6, HAM8, HAM12 and 24-bit HAM), 
IMG  (including HyperPaint X-IMG and conventional 
X-IMG),  InShape, Imagelab,   JPEG,  MTV 
Raytrace,  NeoChrome,  PC  Paintbrush, 
Photochrome, Portable Network Graphic (PNG),  
Prism Paint, True Paint, Spectrum 512 (both 50hz and 
60hz pictures),  TrueVision Targa, TIFF v6 (including 
CCITT fax and JPEG support) and Tiny.

*  Saves out in most popular formats including TIFF,  
BMP,  JPG,  PNG,  TGA, XIMG, EZA, P?1 and NEO 
amongst others.

*   Full support for true (i.e.  non paletted) 256 level  
Greyscales,  fully preserving  the  colour depth.  
These are even supported for  image  formats which 
do not ordinarily handle this type of image!

*   Comprehensive file information (filename,  format, 
compression  method,
dimensions, memory required, memory free) given 
when loading images.

*  Handles conversions between monochrome,  16 
colour, 256 colour, Greyscale and  True  Colour, 
performing colour quantisation or  palette  boosting as 
necessary.

*  Colour selection compliant with both RGB and 
CMY standards.

*  Supports separate editing of the red,  green, blue 
and mask channels with colour images.

*   Subject to memory and/or available hard drive 
space,  an UNDO buffer  is available  at all times, 
allowing 'mistakes' to be  reversed  easily.  UNDO 
works for almost all operations in Positive Image.

*  All images are stored internally in 24-bit format 
and all operations  are carried out on the 24-bit 
representation held in memory.  This ensures  that the 
same  quality  results  are obtained whether  pictures  
are  edited  in monochrome or True Colour.

*  Near-instantaneous screen redraws in True Colour 
mode.

*  Images can be intelligently rescaled and 
anti-aliased to suit the size of your  paper  (or the 
dimensions of your choice provided they do  not  
exceed that of your paper!). Realistically you can 
print out an image at up to 400% of its original size at 
300dpi without any noticeable loss of quality.

*   Optionally  uses  windowed  dialogues  which may 
 be  moved  to  a  more convenient location when 
work is being obscured.  Access to the menu bar  or 
other  GEM applications is also supported when 
running under Multi-TOS  with this feature enabled.

*  Multiple dialogues can be open at the same time 
and you can move  between them freely,  even under 
single-tasking TOS.  In fact different tools can be 
active  for  different  images  and  Positive  Image  
always  remembers  the currently selected tool for the 
appropriate image!

*   Includes its own virtual memory feature which 
runs on any Atari  with  a hard  drive.  Positive Image 
is also fully compatible with TT Fast  RAM  and 
virtual memory drivers on the TT and Falcon such as 
Outside.

*  Supports multiple loading of up to five images at 
once from the Selectric file  selector  and  inserts  the  
filemasks  for  
supported  formats   
into Selectric's list of 
masks. These 
features are also 
available to users of 
the Freedom file 
selector.

*  Makes use of the GEM Clipboard for cutting and 
pasting of blocks.
*   Allows you to specify your Clipboard directory 
and creates  a  Clipboard for you if you don't already 
have one.

*  Retains multiple blocks in the Clipboard to 
facilitate easier creating of montages.

*   Clipboard  support includes the ability to clear all  
blocks  or  delete individual blocks after use.

*  Support for Brainstorm's DSP based JPEG decoder 
on the Falcon.

*  Standard GEM compliant keyboard shortcuts for all 
menu options.

*  Iconification of images to maximise desk space.

*   All your preferred settings can be saved as default 
to save valuable time when next using the package.

*   Floating  toolbar with short tool descriptions being  
displayed (except in 40 column modes) as  you hover 
over their icons.

*  GDOS fonts may be unloaded when not in use, in 
order to save memory.

*   All  the common text attributes such  as  bold,  
italic,  underline  and outline may be applied to your 
text and previewed on screen before use.

*   Powerful  block  handling features include the 
choice  of  11  different overlay methods with user 
definable transparency feature.

*   The  ability to use any of the RGB channels of the 
block or image  as  a mask channel when pasting 
blocks.

*   Supports  the  creation  of 3D random  dot  
stereograms  and  foreground enhanced stereograms.

*   Sixteen zoom levels allow you to scale an image 
up or down to a  maximum factor of eight. When 
zoomed (in or out), blocks, brushes etc are all scaled 
accordingly.  Outsize images can be zoomed out to 
view the entire image  for pasting  blocks  or defining 
localised regions for  processing.  Zooming  in allows 
fine editing right down to individual pixels.

*  Fully illustrated in-depth 136 page manual which 
covers not only the  use of  Positive  Image itself  but 
also the fundamentals  of  image  processing. Includes 
extensive  cross-referencing,  a glossary of over 250 
terms  used within the manual,  a guide to the various 
graphic file formats and a  handy trouble-shooting 
section. Written by a former regular contributor to 
several popular Atari magazines.

Falcon Specific Features

*  3D graphic interface.

*  Compatible with 32Mhz and 40 Mhz accelerators 
(including BlowUp-FX).

*   Fast  DSP code handles most processor intensive 
operations such  as  rescaling, rotating, filtering, 
dithering and such like.

*  Works on both VGA and RGB monitors as well as 
ordinary TV sets.

*   Fully  compatible  with ScreenBlaster  BlowUp030 
 and  other  resolution enhancers.
Printer Support

*  Fully supports printing from any version of GDOS 
or SpeedoGDOS.

*   Also  includes  its  own printer drivers  as  an  
alternative  to  those available with the various GDOS 
versions.

*   Non-GDOS based printer support includes all 
9-pin and 24-pin  Epson  and IBM models, HP 
DeskJet (colour and mono), HP LaserJet, IBM 
ProPrinter, Epson Stylus (mono and colour) and 
Postscript printers.

*   Supports  half-toning,  random dithering,  clumped 
(the method  used  by newspapers)  and 
Floyd-Steinberg dithering as options to use  when  
printing out.

*   Uses  data  compression when printing to HP 
Laserjets  and  Deskjets  to reduce printing time.

*  Images can be printed to disk if memory is low.  
These files can then  be double-clicked from the GEM 
Desktop and sent directly to the  printer.  They can 
also be printed out from PC,  Mac and Unix machines 
if you transfer them via a PC formatted disk.

*  Can export images in PostScript format.

Image Processing Features


*   All  the  usual tools such  as  Brightness/Contrast,  
Contrast  Stretch, Negate,  Threshold,  Histogram  and 
 Equalise are present as  well  as  many revolutionary 
new ones.

*   Images  can  be  rotated to any angle in either  a  
clockwise  or  anticlockwise direction to an accuracy 
of one degree. Uses DSP on the Falcon.

*  Real-time mirroring of images.

*  Comes supplied with six commonly used image 
processing filters (including smooth, sharpen and 
remove noise) built-in.

*   Allows  the  user to create his/her own external 
filters  for  use  with Positive  Image.  The  package  
includes about a  dozen  useful  pre-defined external 
filters including Blur, Emboss, Erode and Vibrate.

*  Supports 256 level (8-bit) masking. Includes a 
configurable gradient mask tool which allows you to 
create your own masks.

*  Allows processing of user defined rectangular,  
circular,  elliptical and bezier  area  definitions within 
Greyscale and True  Colour  images  without affecting 
other areas of the image.

*   Powerful auto-trace tool supports user-defined 
tolerance level to  allow easy  selection of 
multi-coloured areas of similar RGB value  eg;  could  
be used to select a sky background.

*   Pixel  precise  area selection of any shape 
supported by  use  of  Alpha Channel handling.

*   Image  warping (two different implementations  
supported)  and  shearing enable  life-like  twisting 
and distorting of  images.  The  closest  you'll get to 
morphing on a non-frame based package. You must 
see these features to believe them! They are fully 
operational in the demo version!

*  Supports gamma correction of images for screen 
and/or printer.

Image Retouching Features


Besides  having a powerful compliment of image  
processing  tools,  Positive Image  includes a number 
of localised retouching tools with  user  definable 
brush  size and shape.  These are for the main part,  
similar in concept  to those found in any standard 
graphics package,  but further enhanced to fully 
exploit the image processing capabilities of Positive 
Image.  The retouching tools are as follows:-

*   Sharpen/Blur  -  A dual purpose tool which applies 
 a  local  high  pass sharpen (or blur) filter to the pixel 
beneath the mouse.

*  Dodge/Burn - A dual purpose tool which lightens 
or darkens each pixel  in the area beneath the mouse, 
when used on Greyscale or True Colour images.

*  Eraser - Erases any given area with the eraser 
adopting the size of the currently selected brush.

*   Fill - A standard fill tool as found in most graphics 
packages but  with user control over opacity, fade and 
strength.

*  Spraycan - A traditional airbrush tool with the 
added advantage that  you can set opacity, fade and 
strength to suit.

*   Paint - A standard painting tool which applies your 
chosen colour to the image relative to the size and 
shape of your selected brush.

*   Pencil - Identical to paint except that it always 
works at single  pixel level, regardless of the size of 
the brush.

*  Rubber Stamp - A multi-purpose cloning tool.

*   Full user configurability of all image processing 
tools allowing you  to set the Opacity, Fade and 
Strength to make them work like 'real' paint!

All  retouching tools may be used in Positive Image's 
variable zoom mode  to ensure pixel precise accuracy,

Price

Positive Image  is available NOW. It normally costs 
79 pounds + P&P, but you can order your  copy at a  
special introductory  price of  just 65.00 + P&P (2)

Contact:- Floppyshop, PO Box 273, Aberdeen, 
Scotland, U.K. AB15 8GJ.
Tel:\Fax: 01224 586208, International +44 (0)1224 
586208
email: sdelaney@steil.wintermute.co.uk



NEWS FROM OTHER ATARI USER GROUPS/CLUBS


The WeST of Scotland Atari User Group are pleased to welcome The 
Wessex Atari User Group to the growing fold of Atari specific User 
Groups. Roy Goring (WSAUG member #41) is a leading light in the group 
and a head WAGger. Maybe if any of us are on holiday in that area we 
can manage a meeting, conversely if any WAGger are on hols in Scotland 
you're welcome to drop by.

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP LIST

For various reasons since the group started there has been some 
messing about with membership numbers. So that there is no confusion I 
have included a list of the membership as of todays date (21 June 
1996). As you'll see we've now got a total of 49 members. Hopefully 
we'll break the half century sometime this month or next. For general 
interest I have included the town of origin of all members. It is not 
my intention to publish addresses and telephone numbers. It may be 
possible in the future to have an encoded database of the membership, 
but that would entail everyones agreement.

	MEMBER:	NAME:			TOWN:
	01	Alasdair Goold		Johnstone
	02	Sandy Thomson		Howwood
	03	Stuart McAllister	Beith
	04	Andrew Wilson		Houston
	05	Brian Stanton		Troon
	06	Eddie McGlone		Glasgow
	07	Jennifer Routledge	Paisley
	08	William Copeland	Beith
	09J	Andrew Irvine		Wishaw
	10	Kerr Reid		Glasgow
	11J	Lee Anne Reid		Glasgow
	12	David Owen		Glasgow
	13	Peter Watters		Kilbarchan
	14	David Smith		Balloch
	15	Jim Webster		Greenock
	16J	Tracy Webster		Greenock
	17J	Lorna Webster		Greenock
	18	Ken Johnston		Glasgow
	19	David Rodger		Renfrew
	20J	Sara Goold		Johnstone
	21	Bill Perrie		Renfrew
	22J	Craig Thomson		Howwood
	23J	Carrie Thomson		Howwood
	24	Graham Brydson		Howwood
	25J	Douglas Stevenson	Glasgow
	26	Marshall F. Middleton	Paisley
	27	Margaret Gilliland	Patna
	28J	Paul Leonard		Shotts
	29	Thomas Fleming		Glasgow
	30J	Peter Campbell		Glasgow
	31 H	Harry Sideras		Birmingham
	32J	Stuart Mackie		Glasgow
	33	Derek McMenamin		Alexandria
	34	Fraser Blacklaws	Livingston
	35J	Stuart Gilliland	Patna
	36J	David McMenamin		Alexandria
	37	Craig Petherick		Glasgow
	38	Guy Baldwin		Dumfries
	39H	Paul Walsh		Alloa
	40	Domhnall Dodds		Edinburgh
	41	Roy Goring		Havant
	42H	Colin Fisher-McAllum	Whitchurch, Hants
	43	Joseph Mooney		Glasgow
	44	Campbell Murray		Motherwell
	45H	Robert J Paton		Neilston
	46J	Alastair Lang		Paisley
	47	Duncan Lang		Paisley
	48	Mark Bradley		Dalkeith
	49	Eric Anderson		Beith

1996 MEETINGS

All meetings will take place within the upstairs lounge of The Railway 
Inn, Main Street, Howwood. The doors will be open from 7pm . The 
formal opening of each meeting will take place at 7:30pm. The propos 
dates for the meetings to be held in 1996 are as follows.

All dates are provisional at the moment and will depend on both the 
response to the groups as a whole, and the suitability of the Railway 
Inn.
	
1996	MEETINGS			

11 JUNE				
9 JULY				
6 AUGUST			
3 SEPTEMBER	 - AGM		
1 OCTOBER				
29 OCTOBER				
26 NOVEMBER				
24 DECEMBER -NO MEETING

SOFTWARE PIRACY

The WeST of Scotland Atari User Group does not condone software piracy 
and will not allow the group meetings be used to copy commercial 
software.

Next Month............

With a bit of luck we'll see the return of Ed's Jukebox, I hope to 
have an article ready on the superb "Freedom" Item Selector, and we'll 
have something else on Comms. I'm not sure what yey, but I genuinely 
believe that it is the way forward for Atari Users, and will keep all 
of us from not only Scotland and the UK, but from all over the world 
in Contact.

An example of this is "Current Notes" magazine. This is an excellent 
bi-monthly mag, reminiscent of ST Applications which is published in 
Canada. You can now get a years subscription (6 issues) for 33 from 

Denesh Bhabuta, 
203 Parr Lane, 
Bury
BL9 8JW
(dbhabuta@cix.compulink.co.uk).

I would suggest getting in contact with him first to confirm 
availability.

The WSAUG is now also in contact with The Nova Scotia Atari Computer 
Users Group, and with luck I'll have a copy of the Groups next 
newsletter at the July meeting for you to have a look at.

The message areas on 42BBS continue to thrive, and I have to thank 
Colin Fisher-McCallum, the sysop for his support for not only us, but 
all User Groups. He has quite a few local areas now including, ours, 
ANL's and TUG's.

I hope to see you all at the next meeting. I appreciate that as it's 
the holidays it's likely to be a bit quiter than in the past, but we 
have anticipated that. Remember to think about the AGM. As I said way 
back 	in issue one, "It's your User Group, Use it or lose it".

CREDITS
This Newsletter was prepared using Papyrus Gold 
with N.V.D.I.4  and printed at 300 dpi on a Hewlett 
Packard Deskjet 500C.

Editor: Al Goold
( WSAUG, 1996)