As
most of you will be aware this month we have our annual Photo
competition. If you have any questions regarding the competition
please contact Geoff Walsh who will happy to answer your questions.
Also
this year we hope to display some of the entries at the library
in the new year. I have just received the following information
from Geoff.
“I have arranged with Melton Library to hold Melton Computer
Club Photo Exhibition from Sat 25 Feb to 4 March. I will require
the assistance of one members to set it up. “ If you would
like to help set up the exhibition please talk to Geoff.
Next
Month
As most of you will be aware next months meeting will be the
AGM. After the events of this year we need to reorganise how
we do certain things within the club.
At
the AGM three of the committee members will be up for re-election
plus we have the chairman’s position to fill. If you would
like to be considered for one of these positions and would like
more information on what is involved please contact Derek or
Dave who will be able to give you more information.
We
would also like some assistance with the production of the newsletter
so if you can spare some time to help please contact us as soon
as possible.
Skype
Beta 2 launches
Skype
to offer free video calling as well as other treats as part
of its new beta version.
Video
features have been available in MSN, Yahoo and AOL messengers
for awhile, but Skype's announcement is made even more significant
now that it's also announced partnerships with Logitech and
Creative. The two companies, responsible for around 70 per cent
of the world's webcam sales, will be selling Skype-certified
webcams, although this doesn't mean that cams from other manufacturers
are incompatible. It's a case of playing catch-up for Skype
- competing video services have so far had a limited uptake.
Skype will be hoping that the new feature will be taken advantage
of by its 53 million registered users, and show the others how
it's done.
Other
new features in the Skype 2.0 Beta include self-expression,
giving you the ability to broadcast your mood to potential callers,
and also a local time display. If you've ever dragged an overseas
contact out of bed in order to talk over a trivial matter, you'll
realise the value of this one.
