General Questions
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What is mc²
My Connected Community
(known as mc² - pronounced "em see squared") is an initiative of the Victorian Government's Connecting Communities policy. Funded by the Victorian Government and coordinated by
VICNET, the main objective of My Connected Community is to encourage community groups located in Victoria (Australia) to create their own online communities.
You can find out more in the "About" section: About mc².
This includes the background for mc2 and Where does the name mc² come from?
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Who Can Use mc²?
Funded by the State Government of Victoria, mc² is primarily intended for use by community groups in Victoria, Australia, but anyone around the world is free to use it as long as they abide by the mc² Code of Conduct. This states that online groups created at this site must be community-based groups, and have perceived interest, value or relevance to the people of Victoria, Australia. Inappropriate or inactive or groups are subject to removal by mc² staff, without notice - see the Code of Conduct re Inappropriate Content and Inactive Groups. N.B. Some features of My Office are not available to Non-Victorians, e.g. mc² Webmail.
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What's in it for me?
The price is right, infact...
it's free!
Once you register with mc² you can....
- join an online community of your choice
- create your own online community
- interact with others of similar interests
- have your say in a live chat room
- make your mark in a guestbook
- participate in forum discussion with other members
- check out the calendar of community events
- make your voice heard by voting in an online poll
- create your own homepage
- visit recommended sites on your favourite topic - just follow the links
- more info on mc² community features
You also get your own free Webspace. This enables you to:
- save your important files on the web: photos, shared files etc.
- access your documents from any Internet-enabled device
- move files from one PC to another
- host your own website
- more info on free services for individuals
Why not Register NOW!
How much does it cost?
It's free! The interactive resources of the mc² site are funded by the Victorian Government, for use by all Victorians. mc² is coordinated by
VICNET, who also develop, host and maintain the mc² Website. There are no charges levied on users of the Website. Free Webspace is also provided: 10Mb personal Webspace to every individual who registers with mc², and an additional 50Mb for each community.
What is Webspace?
The only costs you will have, are those associated with running an Internet-enabled computer. No special software is required for mc², just a free browser, such as Internet Explorer (which is already pre-installed on many machines). If you are connecting from home, you will need to pay an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for Internet access.
There is funding provided for Project Partners, from time to time. Details of the next funding round can be found in the Project Partners Funding Section.
Where do I start?
Before you can use any of the interactive features of this site, you must first Register, then log in. You only need to register once, but must login each time you visit this site. Registration is free, but you must have a valid email address. If you do not have one, you may get one by first signing up for
Free Email. You should be aware of our
Privacy Policy.
To activate your membership for the first time, you must follow the instructions in the email we send you. You can then join any of the existing communities here, or start your own. More help is available in the Help section, or call VICNET Help Desk on
8664 7001 or 1800 629 835 or email:
mc2@vicnet.net.au
To help you get the most from mc², free training is available.
Who do I contact for Help?
mc² is an initiative of the Victorian Government's Connecting Communities policy, funded through the Victorian Government and coordinated by VICNET. The mc² Website is also developed, hosted and maintained by VICNET.
How do I Join or Create a Community?
What are the Features of a Community?
How do I create a Webpage?
You can create a basic Homepage with mc2, without knowing anything about code! Just login, then follow the link on the orange navigation bar, towards the top right of the screen, to "My Webpage".
Specific Help is available with "My Webpage"
Want more than a basic Homepage? You can upload HTML files into your Webspace by using the My Files feature. Follow this link for more info: How do I Create/Upload my Website?
Is there a helpful manual?
Yes! You can download either a Users Manual or an Owner/Moderators Manual from our
Documents for Download section. A printed copy of this document is distributed at
mc² training workshops.
Where does the name mc² come from?
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mc² stands for "my connected community", pronounced "em see squared". Squared means "to the power of two", i.e. two letter "c"s. Albert Einstein first used the famous equation E = mc² (energy equals mass times the velocity of light squared) in his 1905 theory of relativity, which changed the way we look at time and space. But with mc², you don't have to be Einstein to get your community online, it's easy to Get Started! See also: More on Einstein
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Problems Using mc2
Tips & Tricks
The
Tips & Tricks section has ideas & tips for getting the most out of mc2. Examples of tips are:
If you maintain your own Website, and are familiar with the use of
HTML, then the
Information for Website Builders section is for you!