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Java-SIG Special!!

daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (A. Newman)
Fri Jan 12 16:57:48 1996

Date: Fri, 12 Jan 96 15:16:27 -0500
From: troll@sug.org (A. Newman)
To: java-interest@java.sun.com


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		    WAKE UP AND SMELL THE JAVA...
      Java-SIG IS _THE_ INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR USERS OF
		       JAVA AND JAVA-TECHNOLOGY
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Java-SIG brings people together to share information and ideas about
using Java -- the exciting new Internet technology from Sun
microsystems.  You can discover new ways to save time and money in the
pages of _Readme_.  You can get quick answers to important questions
on our electronic mailing list.  At our seminars you can learn more
about the capabilities of this powerful new platform -- whether your a
seasoned Java-pro or just a beginner.  At our conferences, you can
meet other people who are doing progressive and innovative work --
developers, implementors, and designers.
				   
Backed by the Sun User Group, Java-SIG is growing every day.  

AS A JAVA-SIG MEMBER YOU'LL RECEIVE....

   Discounted admission on our conferences, tutorials and workshops
				   
       _Readme_ - the official newsletter of the Sun User Group
		  -- now with a regular Java column!

	   A one-year subscription to _Sun Expert_ magazine
				   
  Discounts on popular technical publications, hardware and software
				   
	        Access to our electronic mailing lists
				   
Use of the SUG and Java-SIG Webpages -- the hottest threads in The Web!

	     Free connect time from dial-up services like
		      _The World_ and _d.Board_
			

...AND THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING!

The Sun User Group already provides valuable services and you can
expect to see even more from the new, expanded Sun User Group in the
future.  We're in constant contact with our members in an effort to
continually improve our services and benefits.
	       _______________________________________

	  IF YOU JOIN BEFORE FEBRUARY 29, 1996 YOU'LL GET A
		      SUPERCAFFEINATED FREE GIFT

	   "JAVA IN A NUTSHELL" FROM O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES

	A complete refernce guide and the only Java quick 
	reference available.  'Java in a Nutshell' summarizes 
	the differences between Java and C, and covers Java's
	latest release.  This book is so hot off the press
	it's not even in the stores yet, but you can get 
	yours by joining Java-SIG before February 29, 1996!

	       _______________________________________
				   
		 STILL NOT CONVINCED THAT JAVA-SIG IS
	    JUST THE THING TO WAKE YOU UP IN THE MORNING?
			       READ ON!


			    ***TRAINING***

The Sun User Group's reputation for providing the finest technical
talks and educational sessions is unparalleled.  We bring that
experience and reputation to all of our Java-related training.  Our
tutorial program is one of the most sought after in the business and
will be appearing at several conferences and trade shows throughout
1996.

			 *LOCAL USER GROUPS*

One of the ways of getting to know your colleagues is through a local
user groups.  Local Java User Groups (JUGs) exist throughout the
world.  Currently, there are JUGs in 25 states and 15 countries.  The
Sun User Group supports these local groups with listings, literature,
an electronic mailing list, and organizational assistance.  Java-SIG
works closely with JUGs all across the world to help meet the needs of
the entire Java user community.  If you are a Sun User Group or
Java-SIG member and are interested in finding the JUG in your area, or
if you would like to start a JUG, contact SUG at 617/232-0514 or at
office@sug.org via e-mail.

			    *PERIODICALS*

_README_, the SUG newsletter, is chock full of news articles, product
reviews, and troubleshooting tips, _Readme_ is your connection to the
fast-paced workstation environment.  Plus regular columns on Security,
Java, and news from Local User Groups.

Sun User Group members are also entitled to receive monthly copies of
SunExpert magazine. SunExpert, published by Computer Publishing Group,
serves the UNIX workstation environment, emphasizing Sun, SPARC, and
Sun-compatible systems.

			  *MEMBER DISCOUNTS*

Members get special discounts on all SUG/Java-SIG products and
services.  Plus they are entitled to a variety of textbook and
training discounts from publishers, software and hardware vendors, and
a variety of useful services:

* O'Reilly and Assoc.	up to 40% off books
* Onword Press		15% off books
* Prentice Hall 	15% off books
* AP Professional	20% off books
* USENIX		30% off on Computing Systems
* Dataram 		up to 40% on memory modules
* Qualix Group 		15% on software purchases
* Software Moguls	15% on SM-arch
* d.BOARD		50% off their regular log-on rates


This list is always growing as SUG continues to find new ways to make
membership more and more valuable.


			   *THE E-MAIL LISTS*

For our members with electronic mail, the Sun User Group maintains an
electronic mailing list.  The mailing-lists are available only as a
benefit of membership in the Sun User Group or Java-SIG.

The Sun User Group list: 	The list is a forum for the discussion
				of the needs of SUG members, both from
				the user group and from vendors.  It's
				one of the best routes on the
				information superhighway for quick
				answers to technical questions.  It
				 also provides SUG with a fast and easy
				way to alert users to new developments
				in user group, such as new member
				benefits or late-breaking conference news.

The Java-SIG list:	The Java-SIG list is a moderated list,
			designed to provide its subscribers with only
			the most pertinent and useful information.
			Get Java code tips, real answers to real
			questions, see job postings, and more -- but
			not too much more.

If you would like to be added to either electronic mailing list, be
sure to check off the appropriate box on the membership application
below, and include a valid e-mail address.


			  *THE WEBSITE*

News, references, resources, and all of the other materials and links
you'd expect to find on the Web's number one URL for Sun/SPARC or Java
resources.  If you're looking for direction in the land of Sun, our
webpage is your native guide with user group news and information,
up-to-the-minute descriptions of SUG activities, plus links to Local
User Groups, SUG sponsor pages, and even Sun itself.

The Java-SIG pages include such goodies as our Cool Applet of the Week
(you can vote for your favorite), the Java-SIG Library of Applets,
Java Cites -- our on-line bibliography of off-line references, and
even listings of all the JUGs around the world.

			  *SOFTWARE LIBRARIES*

Tired of spending late nights combing the Internet for an elusive
piece of software?  Do you spend more time with Archie than with your
own family?  Search no more! The Sun User Group brings the best of the
Internet to you!  The Sun User Group makes available public domain
(unsupported, donated) software libraries.

With our all-new for 1996 Java library, even you can add spice to the
dullest of webpages!  Precompiled plug-n-play applets, and even
webpages with applets already implemented, ready to added straight to
your website.

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		      SO HOW DO I JOIN, ALREADY?

Well, that's the easy part.  Just fill out, print, and send in the
form below.  If you're in a hurry, and have a Master Card or Visa, you
can fax the form to (617)232-1347 or send it back via e-mail to
office@sug.org.  If you have any more questions give the office a call
at (617)232-0514.  Our staff will be more than happy to answer them
for you, and even take your registration over the telephone.

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Sun User Group/Java-SIG
Individual Membership Application

Mail, E-mail, or FAX the application to:

Sun User Group, Inc.
1330 Beacon Street, Suite 344
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USA
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E-mail: office@sug.org		Fax: (617) 232-1347

You may also join over the telephone with a Master Card or Visa.

Corporate Memberships in the Sun User Group and Java-SIG are also
available.  For more information about the extra benefits that are
part of our Corporate Sponsorship program, contact Charles Sumner at
sales@sug.org.
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	copy of 'Java in a Nutshell'

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