Sharing Research On-Line with Dropbox/icloud Technolody

7 Januay 2014Manatee Genealogical Society- Computer Special Interest Group

Currie ColketSlides at: http://www.colket.org/genealogy/MGS/

Sharing Research On-Line with

Dropbox/icloud Technolody

http://www.colket.org/genealogy/MGS/

Google Definition

define: cloud computing <google>

noun

noun: cloud computing;

The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

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Data on any serverBut assessible as ifIn one logical drive

Can put very little dataOn cloud or a lot ofData on cloud

Wikipedia Definition

• Cloud computing is a phrase used to describe a variety of computing concepts that involve a large number of computers connected through a real-time communication network such as the Internet. In science, cloud computing is a synonym for distributed computing …

• The popularity of the term can be attributed to its use in marketing to sell hosted services in the sense of application service provisioning that run client server software on a remote location.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_network

Apple Definition

• iCloud is a suite of free cloud-based services from Apple that helps users store and synchronize digital content across computers and numerous iOS-supported devices such as iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. iCloud serves as the successor to Apple's MobileMe service and is included free as part of Apple's iOS 5, which first became available in October 2011. The service provides users with an initial 5-GB of iCloud storage for free, with additional storage capacity available for purchase on a monthly basis.

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Advantages of iCloud

• Unlimited Storage - – Backup Your Computer; mitigates theft or loss of hard drive– Store your Genealogy– Store your Music

• Shared Resources – Sharing genealogy is good - Item in iCloud can be shared by anyone with internet access

• Current Version – Everyone accesses latest version• Wireless – Don’t have to use a USB chord to sync

information • Dynamically Reallocate Resources Per Demand –

business benefit[e.g. reallocate European shared resources to US in later part of

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Disadvantages of iCloud

• Biggest concern about iCloud is security and privacy. Users might not be comfortable to upload their data to a third party service and feel that their data might be accessed by any unauthorized users.

• Purchased Cd songs via iTunes may incur cost - iCloud sharing of copywrited materials can incur additional cost.

• iCloud service has widespread accessibility issues.

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Best Cloud StorageFor Various Purposes

• Google Drive for Documents

Because the interface makes editing easier

• Amazon Cloud Drive for Music

Play stored music on any device with Amazon Cloud Player

• Dropbox for Photos

Creates online galleries and makes album sharing easy• Microsoft Skydrive for Office Projects done on Multiple Computers

Access to latest version of your files where ever you are

• SugarSync for Documents done in Collaboration

Per Bottom Line, 15 September 20129

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To put something into Dropbox Simply Drag it in thereTo take something out Simply Drag it to TrashTo update something Edit itTo share something Click on Object & click share

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To: .....

From: [email protected]

Date: 23 September 2013 7:21 PM

Subject: New England Elderhostel Photos:

The photos we took on the New England Train Elderhostel are available at:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mxhvoo4mtts0rly/sZTS-uuGXl

Enjoy!

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Best 10 Online Backup

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Questions

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Please Ask Questions if you do not Understand Anything

Manatee County History Fair - 1

Manatee County History Fair is the local affiliate of National History Day (NHD), a nationwide contest designed to interest students in history and encourage them to learn about history through primary research. Instead of reading about a historical person or event in a textbook, students are asked to do research in the documents or materials produced during that time period. Students use such things as newspapers, diaries, letters, photographs, government records, and oral history interviews to answer questions about the past. Then, they can choose how they will present their information. Papers, documentaries, exhibit boards, web sites and performances are the five kinds of entries that are accepted for competition. Through research and analysis of their information, students make the past come alive. 22


History Fair Judges Needed………… Each year in January and February, more than 400 Manatee County middle and high school students submit entries into the Manatee County History Fair. These students spend countless hours research a topic to fit this years National History Day theme, Rights and Responsibilities in History.

In order to give each project the attention it deserves, we require more almost 100 volunteer judges to evaluate the work being presented. The only requirements are an open mind, willingness to learn, and an interest in history. If you would like to receive a judges registration packet, please call 941-741-4075 or email [email protected]

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Schedule:

Wednesday 15 January – Training

Saturday 18 January – Alternative Date for Training

Tuesday 28 January – Websites & Historical Papers

available for judging

Friday 6 February – Web Sites and Paper Judging Due

Weekend 7-8 February – Other Judging for

- Exhibit Boards

- Peformances

- Documentaries

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University of South FloridaClasses Starting Jan 2014

• USF offers a host of classes for seniors in Life-Long Learning– No tests– No Homework– ~ 6-8 weeks– No grades– Excellent Instructors

• Low Cost, ~ $75 each• Different locations

– Sarasota Campus (across from airport)– Lakewood Ranch– Anna Marie Island– Everglades University– Westminester Towers & Shores 25

103 Courses 12 Lecturer 7 Locations

http://thelifelonglearningacademy.com/


Beginning Genealogy (W14-45) @ USF Jan 8 @ 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM

(6 sessions)•Are you curious about your family tree? Have you wondered if your grandma’s memories and stories were true? Researching your ancestors, creating a family tree, and writing a family story are becoming increasingly popular pastimes. Learn where to find the information you need and how to save and organize the data. Classes will cover getting started, using computers for research, networking with other genealogists, and storing data. One of the sessions will be held at Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota. Join us to discover your family’s story and how it fits into America’s history. If you like jigsaw puzzles and collect anything from stamps to antiques, you will love genealogy.

•Course leader Susan Well has been researching her family since 1994. She is a vice president of the Genealogical Society of Sarasota and co-leader of their United Kingdom Special Interest Group. After graduating from Cornell University and getting a master’s in adult education from Springfield (Mass.) College, Susan taught in secondary schools and adult education programs before embarking on a career in real estate sales and appraisal. She searched for information about the neighbors and landlords of President Coolidge for her book, Calvin Coolidge: At Home in Northampton. 26


Building your family tree: an introduction to genealogy (W14-SCF-91) @ SCF Lakewood Ranch Jan 8 @ 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM (6 sessions)•How much do you know about your ancestors? Have bits and pieces of family history piqued your interest but you don’t know how to find out more? Genealogy research is one of today’s most popular hobbies. In this course, you’ll learn what kinds of documents are available and how to access them online, including accessing from home library databases offered free to the public. We’ll discuss how to avoid being led astray by poorly researched online information, how best to obtain copies of unpublished family records, and how to use newspapers as sources of information. Our goal will be completion of a sound genealogical research project that you will be proud to pass on to future generations. Basic computer skills are a must; bringing a laptop or tablet to class is not required, but would be a plus.•Course leader Gwen Kodad worked as a public education administrator and university instructor before retiring as an associate superintendent of schools in Rock Hill, S.C. An avid genealogist, she developed a small genealogy research company in Fort Mill, S.C., where she conducted private research and led genealogy workshops. Since moving to Florida, she has chaired the lineage committee of the Osceola Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, helping prospective members confirm their ancestry. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business from Winthrop University (Rock Hill, S.C.), a master’s and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of South Carolina, and is currently pursuing her Board for Certification of Genealogists credential. 27


Tips for searching the internet (W14-27) @ USF Jan 7 @ 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM

(7 sessions)•The Internet is a fantastic tool to search for just about anything. This course will address how to find almost anything on the Web using search engines such as Google and Bing for static databases and tools such as eBay, Archive Grid, and Ancestry for dynamic databases. The goal of this course is to make you more effective in using the World Wide Web to find the information you want, ranging from restaurant queries to planning vacations, to directions, to virtual worldwide tours, to genealogical information. You will learn how to use filtered searches to access the information you want without getting tons of useless hits and to access specialized databases for images, news, maps, and books. You will learn to search and translate pages in other languages to support travel in foreign countries as well as genealogical research. This course is not for computer neophytes; participants must have an email address and be comfortable using a computer.•Course leader Currie Colket has a master’s in computer science from Ohio State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. He flew on AWACS as the airborne surveillance officer and made a career as a software engineer for the United States Navy. He has published his family genealogy and is currently the chair of the Manatee Genealogical Society Computer Special Interest Group (SIG) addressing effective ways to use the Internet to support genealogical research. 28

Future PlansSuggestions for Future MGS Computer SIGs:

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Transitioning To Windows 8 & Touchscreen – March 2013 Hints for Organizing Emails for Genealogy – October 2013 Genealogy, Using Facebook to Help!" (Vickie Hall) – November 2013 Sharing Research On-Line with Drop Box/Icloud Technology – January 2014 Experiences With DNA – February 2014 Exploring New York Times Archive - March 2014 Breathing Life into Genealogy (Ed Gaulin) – April 2014 Posting Genealogical Files to Your Home Page (Don Campbell) Getting Pictures into Family History (Gay Schoenknecht 941-778-8689) PERSI (PERiodical Source Index) Library Databases Exploring New York Times Archive Exploring First Search Posting Stuff to WWW Explore Infoweb Exploring MyHeritage.com (not to be confused with Heritage Quest) Exploring Ancestry.com Beginning Computer Stuff ??? Using Iphone for Genealogy (Jim???) Ten Useful Internet Tips for Genealogical Research Other Useful Programs

What else would you like to have addressed at future Computer SIG Meetings?????

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