Section 1: Today?s Quote
There is often a difference between good, sound reason and reasons that sound good.

Section 2: Class Schedule
The fall class schedule is out. We are offering a new two-hour seminar on Digital Cameras this quarter. We have revamped the introduction to computers class and now offer two versions ? one for home users and one for business users. The home user class will emphasize word processing, photo editing, and e-mail. The business user class will emphasize word processing, spreadsheets, file management, and e-mail.

As 2001 draws quickly to a close, it is time to consider getting your business financial records in order. If you haven?t already implemented an accounting system for your business, you might consider looking into QuickBooks. A free demo of QuickBooks is available online at http://www.quickbooks.com/quickbooks/2001/. We will be teaching the QuickBooks class in November and again in January.

You can see all of the class details, dates and times online at www.comp-u-talk.com/classes.htm. The abbreviated version is below.

Class Title, Dates, Time, Price

Intro- Home Computing, Th-Sep 27 - Nov 1 (6 weeks), 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $109

Intro- Business Computing, Th-Sep 27 - Nov 1 (6 weeks), 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $109

Windows ME/98, M - Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $75

Beginning Word, W - Sept 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $75

Advanced Word, W - Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $75

Beginning Excel, F - Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $75

Advanced Excel, F - Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $75

Access, Tu - Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $109

Scanning, W - Sept 26, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, $35

Graphics & Photos, W - Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $75

Using a Digital Camera, M - Oct 15, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $21

Web Page Design, Tu - Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 3:30 - 5:30 pm, $75

HTML Web Page Coding, M - Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $75

Intro to the Internet, Sat - Sept 29, 10:00 am - noon$21,

Internet Down Loading, Sat - Sept 29, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, $21

Mastering E-Mail, Sat - Nov 3, 10:00 am - noon$21,

Quick Books, M - Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 6:00-9:00 pm, $109

Section 3: Surfers BEWARE!
Are you seeing yellow as you surf the web? If so, you may be a victim of TOPtext. TOPtext is a Trojan program that arrives when the popular KaZaa online file-sharing program is downloaded. The basic premise is:

• An advertiser buys words from EZula, Inc., the creators of TOPtext.
• As you surf the web, if any of the purchased words appear on the page, TOPtext creates a yellow hyperlink to the purchaser?s page.

As you might expect, this practice has web site owners hopping mad.

TOPtext can be uninstalled by going to the control panel, clicking on Add/Remove Programs and then choosing TOPtext from the list.

A complete article about TOPtext can be found in the San Francisco Chronicle located at this link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/07/30/BU231339.DTL

Section 4: Featured Web Sites
The featured local site for this month is www.colleensdolls.com. Colleen creates life-like babies with a choice of skin coloring, body style, hair color and clothing. View the photo gallery, create your own baby, and get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping. We have actual dolls here at Comp-U-Talk so you can touch and feel before you buy.

The featured global site for this month is www.sodaplay.com. This is a fun erector set site where you can play with images already created or create your own. Kids of all ages will adore this sight.

Section 5: Video Tape Transfers Available
Do you have videotapes that need to be preserved? We can transfer up to 60 minutes of precious memories onto a CD-ROM disk. Mention this newsletter and pay only $35 for up to 60 minutes. Regular pricing is $49.

To see a sample of what a video transfer would look like access this site: www.comp-u-talk.com/videotransfer.htm

Section 6: Pay More-Get More
On sale this month is the AMD 1 Gigahertz computer with Microsoft Office & Printer. It includes:

• 128 Megs RAM

• 52X C 8x4x32X CD-RW

• 20 Gig-7200 RPM Hard Drive

• 3 1/2? Floppy Drive

• 32 Meg AGP Video Card

• Sound Card, Speakers

• 56k Modem

• 17? Monitor

• Windows 2000 Pro

• Office XP Small Business Edition (Word, Excel, Publisher)

• HP 950 Printer

• 1 year local warranty on parts & labor

• 2 hours orientation time

• 1 month free internet service with Coosnet.com

All this for only $1699

Section 7: Looking for a Job?
The Information Technology Association of America www.itaa.org estimates that close to 1.6 million jobs will be created in the IT field in the U.S. over the next 12 months. That adds to the already estimated 10 million IT jobs that exist today. Based on the number of graduates coming out of schools, and factoring in out-of-country workers coming in on working visas, the association estimates there will be a shortfall of 843,329 workers.

Skill and education plays a critical part in job acquisition and retention. If you are unable to attend classes in person, try the next best thing: Online Learning. Follow the links from www.comp-u-talk.com to some of the best and most affordable training on the Internet today. With over 450 classes available, there is something for everyone. Try a course free. You will be impressed with both the quality and the low-low price!

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