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Subject: [WarpCast] Philadelphia OS/2 SIG Mtg: Wed, Nov. 15th
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Source: Larry Lavins (llavinsatworldnet.att.net)
Moderator: Trevor Smith (feedbackatwarpcast.com)
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.                OS/2 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
.             PHILADELPHIA AREA COMPUTER SOCIETY
.                  http://www.phillyos2.org
  
The OS/2 SIG of the Philadelphia Area Computer Society invites all
interested computer users to attend the November meeting:
  
.         WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2000  7:00 - 10:00 PM
.    The Episcopal Academy, 376 N. Latches Lane, Merion, PA
  
       ***   NOVEMBER 15th FEATURE PRESENTATION   ***
          --  INTRODUCTION TO REXX PROGRAMMING  --
                  WHAT REXX CAN DO FOR YOU
  
At the November 15th meeting, SIG member Barry Mann will conduct a
presentation/demo of REXX, a subject of continuing interest by many
of our members.
  
The REXX programming language, now celebrating its 20th birthday, is
another gem included with OS/2. REXX can be used in a variety of
ways, ranging from simple batch-type files to programming full GUI
applications.
  
In his presentation, Barry will introduce the REXX language and cover
the basics, such as the syntax, statements and style. Then he will
walk us through some simple programs that can be used to build and
destroy desktop objects; and to collect various files into archives
for subsequent distribution. These are the same "textbook" techniques
used by numerous commercial products to install and uninstall their
programs.

Finally, he will demo "Jukebox," a multi-threaded GUI application
coded in REXX. "Jukebox" will show how a single console, serving
multiple broadcast stations, might exercise simultaneous control of
many players, each of which has a number of selections.

Attendees will leave with a basic knowledge of REXX programming and a
group of REXX program shells that may be easily customized for their
own needs.

Other agenda items include SIG business matters, OS/2 news, new
software releases, Q&A session & raffles. An OS/2 system will be on
hand for demos of OS/2, Java, Internet, etc. as time permits. Free
light refreshments will be available.

Mark the date and time: Wednesday, November 15th, at 7:00pm, to hear
about all the new and exciting developments, or if you have questions
about OS/2 Warp and Java. OS/2 SIG meetings are open and free for
OS/2 users, their guests and all others interested in learning about
OS/2 and associated Java technology.
  
     WE SUPPORT THE JAVA LOBBY:  http://www.javalobby.org
  
Further information, directions to Episcopal Academy, and other
useful information about the OS/2 SIG activities may be found on our
web site at http://www.phillyos2.org, or contact SIG Leader Larry
Lavins: llavinsatworldnet.att.net, or phone (215) 878-9609.


 
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