The User Group Network presents the writings of Ken Fermoyle noted author, writer, speaker and syndicated user group columnist. 1st Conference a hit! Conference Asks for Encore E-Commerce Surging; $1.3 Trillion by 2003 Error Messages: As hard to decipher as the Dead Sea Scrolls Intel's SteamRoller Hits Speed Bumps Net Access Bills: Could this be a warning? KVM Computer Switch: Secret Weapon For Small Offices Mouse or Trackball Acting Up? Broken, or Dirty? Stopping Spam: more important than you think Media Workshop for Florida User Group Members Upgrades That Make Sense -- Part 3: Adding Drive Storage Space Upgrade or Buy New? -- Part 1 Problems Afflict Some UDMA Hard Drives Florida UGs Can Win in Sweepstakes... 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Ken Fermoyle, who has been writing for computer publications since 1984 and has had some 2,500 articles published in a career of nearly 50 years, stated that the first syndicated article would be available within a month. __ "All we will ask of newsletter editors is that they run a short credit/ID paragraph at the end of each article and send us a copy of the newsletter when it is printed. If they use articles on a Website, we ask that they include a link to our Wordsmith Review site," Fermoyle said. When asked why this syndication project is being started, he explained that there are three main reasons. Rebuild A Base: "I was writing for many computer publications in the '80s and early '90s, when I began having vision problems and had to cut back on my work. An operation last year helped a lot; I have been doing mostly 'behind the scenes' writing for the past year: ghosting articles for trade magazines, doing marketing communications pieces, etc. It pays well but I miss picking my own subjects and writing about them in my own style." __ A Writer Writes: "I've been at it too long to quite cold turkey, even if I wanted to stop. I like researching subjects to write about; that way, you never stop learning." __ It's Payback Time: "I've been involved with perhaps 10 User Groups over the past 17 years. They've contributed substantially to my computer education. I've often been indebted to users for their input in my research and writing. I like to pay my debts." __ In Numbers, Strength: "It's difficult for individual newsletter editors to get the attention of industry PR people, obtain press credentials for major shows, etc. No single UG newsletter has the numbers. My hope is that we can attain a critical mass via the combined readership of many UG newsletters that will force the industry to take heed. I hope to serve as the eyes, ears and voice for newsletter editors and their readers. Example: PR or marketing types might be reluctant to provide any substantive help to an editor or writer for a UG newsletter who requests information when researching an article. If the request comes from someone who is doing an article for 50, 75 or 100 newsletters, they will be much more forthcoming, to the extent of arranging interviews with company officials, providing important background info, etc. Believe me, I've worked both sides of the street & know how the system operates." __ The writer, representing Fermoyle Publications, made his announcement at Southwest User Group Conference being held at the Radisson Harbor View Hotel. 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