The Beacon is edited by Andrew D. Wright who welcomes your comments and feedback.          Special thanks to Beacon proofreader Barbara Langille and to all the hard working and talented volunteers who keep this newsletter going. Come join us, we can use the help!   Paid Position Available!   Latest CCN News! Updated: 1 November 1999 Search the Beacon:   This Issue: The User Reference Index Margaret C. Douma continues to solve the age-old CCN problem of useful information being available in the CCN Archives, but not being easy to find. Try looking for it here!   The CCN Beacon Y2K Section: Andrew D. Wright keeps you updated on what you need to know to cope with the infamous Year 2000 problem in this special section. How to diagnose and make your computer Y2K compliant, how to fix Microsoft Windows, where to look for information about your software and hardware, plus links to resources are all right here!   When We Were Five: On CCN's Fifth Year Chebucto's Board Chair Michael Colborne reflects on Chebucto's past and present.   Chebucto Community Net and the VolNet Program Chebucto's Executive Director Leo J. Deveau tells all about the VolNet program and Chebucto.   Chebucto And Friends At Word On The Street! Andrew D. Wright shows some of the highlights from this year's Word On The Street fair and Chebucto's 5th birthday with photos courtesy CCN Tech.   Surfing For Skeptics Margaret C. Douma presents some web resources for people looking for just the facts.   Error 404: That Page Is Still On Break Norman De Forest revisits those lost signposts of the internet, the 404 pages that someone took some time to write.   Watt's Laws for Corporate Charity Chris Watt takes a humorous look at corporate culture.   Full Sail: Power User Tips Norman De Forest takes the mystery out of how to make Image Maps. What's your pleasure? Server side or client side, you'll see how to make them work for you.   Userhelp FAQ: Andrew D. Wright answers three new questions from the files of CCN Userhelp. What is this VT100 setting? How can I send email to several people without them all seeing who else it's going to? How can I tell when my membership is due?   Back Issues CCN Beacon. Volumes 1 (Three issues) and 2 (Four issues).

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