mac.1357madamov,
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 1996 01:49:18 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Response--CyberCafe Info
Message-ID: <960802014918_447676957@emout15.mail.aol.com>
This is a summary of the information an EvangeLista received when he
requested information about starting a cyber cafe.
It is an excellent example of how to provide follow-up info to EvangeList.
Thanks,
Guy
Thanks to all the wonderful folks who wrote in about cyber cafes/internet
pubs! The response was literally overwhelming! Evangelista's are great!
A few common themes emerged from the posts I got:
1. Most actual Cyber-Cafes out there that have tried PCs and Macs mixed
have had the same experience: No end of trouble with the PCs and
horrendous experiences with Windows 95, great performance and usage of
the Macs, and therefore a higher Return on Investment for the latter
(useful when talking to your Mac-ignorant banker).
Unless of course you are a consultant who will get to make more money by
having the constant stream of work that PCs would provide. :-)
2. Most customers won't care that it is a Mac, being relatively new to
computers but will probably get a good impression of it when they do use
it. If they really need to take files to a PC then use PC formatted
disks. There may not be a real necessity to get PCs at all. (As if we
didn't know that all along!)
3. When it comes to running networked games and the like, the PCs were a
total wast of time according to the feedback I got.
4. Cybersmith is a good place to check out for the kinds of services that
a good Cyber-Cafe should have.
<http://www.cybersmith.com/>
5. The verdict on Compatibility cards vs. Stand-alone PCs was mixed. Some
people touted the added complexity as a con, while others said that using
the Mac cut out much of the hassle. The consensus was that if you need
PCs (a BIG if) then get a few cheap boxes when you can afford them and
pray that they don't give you too much hassle.
6. A number of messages recommended mounting the keyboards and monitors
above the table to keep drinks from getting spilled in/on them, while the
CPU's are housed in a wood box (w/exhaust fans) on the floor, or in some
similar secure place.
7. A great place for people looking to startup their own Cyber-cafes is
<http://www.cyberiacafe.net/cyberia/guide/ccafe_in.htm>
There is also a pretty active mailing list, on which more information is
available at the site above.
Another place is the Cyber Cafe Guide. The server is very busy though:
<http://vod.isl.goldstar.co.kr/doc/www/ccafe.html>
8. There is also a news group dedicated to cyber-cafes. Since I can't get
Usenet, I wasn't able to check it out.
alt.cybercafes
9. I got one post suggesting UNIX for Internet-Savvy Techno-Freaks. For
the rest of us he recommended Macs though.
10. Give away small services (email, web-pages) and charge low usage fees
to build a customer base and encourage traffic. Make the money on
food/beverage sales. There was one suggestion to throw in a laundromat to
generate throughput, based on a cafe in Seattle.
11. One person posted this comment:
Technically, it is very easy to do internet on Mac. The downside is
e-mail security. If the units were unix, that wouldn't be a problem...
but we have yet to find any e-mail software for mac that can send via
POP3. POP3 can require a password on send. Unfortunately SMTP, which all
mac e-mail software to date seems to use, does not require a password.
Maybe if any Evangelista's have a solution to this dilema, which I am
sure affects other areas of Mac use as an Internet/Intranet client, then
a message to Guy would be of interest. Note, send it to Macway@aol.com,
not to me. I'll see it here.
12. On the Pro-Mac Only side is the potential cost savings that using
Network ready macs will have over the cost of card-carrying PCs and their
attendants.
13. As one helpful person pointed out:
'Hey, did you see Mac the Knife's column in this weeks MacWeek? He says
"Apple is reportedly working on a chain of cybecafes destined to bring
geekdom to the masses. Think Hard Rock Cafe ..." '
>From everything I have seen this is another great way for Apple
Technology to be demonstrated, and for businesses to really have a
competitive advantage due to choosing Macs. I hope that Apple has success
bringing this concept to market.
Good luck to all those thinking of setting up a cyber-cafe. The mac is
definitely the way to go in this area.
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mac.1358madamov,
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 1996 01:50:21 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: PR--Dantz on Windows
Message-ID: <960802015021_447677099@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Guerilla Tactics
This press release is from:
<kerry_macinnes@dantz.com> (Kerry MacInnes)
Here's something of interest to the Evangelist community: Retrospect is a
Mac-first, Mac-only application. Dantz has just shipped a Retrospect
add-on called Remote Pack for Windows 95 and NT operating systems.
So, for PC folks to get the best backup solution on the planet, they have
to buy a Macintosh. :-)
Abbreviated press release below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WANT WINDOWS BACKUP? BUY RETROSPECT AND A MAC! #1 Macintosh backup
software now supports Windows 95 and Windows NT clients
ORINDA, CA - July 31, 1996 - Dantz Development Corporation is now
shipping the Remote Pack(tm) for the Windows(r) 95 and NT(tm) Operating
Systems, an add-on product to the popular Retrospect(r) and Retrospect
Remote(r) software.
Remote Pack for Windows 95/NT allows any Macintosh(r) running Retrospect
to back up a PC over the network. Once a Remote is installed on a Windows
computer, user data on both hard disks and ejectable disks available at
the time of backup, can be protected regularly, reliably, and
automatically.
Customer demand has driven the development of the new Remote Packs. Craig
Isaacs, Dantz vice president of sales and marketing, noted, "Many of our
customers work in cross-platform environments, and they have been asking
for a reliable Windows end-user backup solution. Now, they can simply add
their 32-bit Windows computers to their existing Retrospect backups."
Finally, Easy-to-Use Cross-Platform Backup Software
Adding Windows users to a Retrospect backup is as easy as adding
Macintosh users: simply use the Remote installation diskette to install
the Remote software on any Windows 95/NT computer with TCP/IP networking.
Then, from a Macintosh on the network running Open Transport version 1.1
or later and Retrospect, simply activate the Remote and include it in any
of your automated backups.
Excellent Performance
The Remote software is multi-threaded and has been specifically designed
to take full advantage of the Windows 32-bit operating systems. When
installed on Windows NT, the Remote software is designed to run as a
secure NT service.
Update from Retrospect 3.0 to Retrospect 3.0A Included Free
The new Remote Pack for the Windows 95/NT operating systems requires
Retrospect version 3.0A. Customers with Retrospect 3.0 can upgrade to
3.0A free of charge via Dantz's web site <http://www.dantz.com>. In
addition, all Remote Pack for Windows 95/NT boxes will include a free
update diskette.
Features
Remote Pack for Windows 95/NT users can take full advantage of
Retrospect's powerful automated backup features and exceptional
reliability.
EasyScript(tm)
EasyScript uses the answers to a few key questions to develop a custom
network backup strategy. EasyScript then creates a script which automates
this strategy, including backup frequency, scheduling, and media
rotation. All Remotes, both Macintosh and Windows, are automatically
included in the backup-even if Remotes are added after the script is
created.
Backup Server(tm)
Retrospect's Backup Server feature allows administrators to easily set up
a backup system that responds intelligently to the changing backup needs
of the computers on their network, giving them greater security and
flexibility with less effort than traditional scripted systems.
For example, administrators can set Retrospect to look for portable
computers with Remotes installed. When a computer connects to the
network, Retrospect will automatically back it up. If more than one
computer is available, Retrospect will automatically prioritize and back
up the computer most in need of a backup.
Many Retrospect users have set up a single Backup Server to easily manage
the backups of hundreds of computers.
Pricing and Availability
Remote Packs are available now in increments of five, ten, or fifty user
licenses. Remote Packs can be combined to support any number of users.
Five-user Remote Packs are available for under $120 (SRP US$169).
Ten-user Remote Packs are available for under $200 (SRP US$249).
Fifty-user Remote Packs are available for under $700 (SRP
US$1095).Retrospect remains priced at US $249 (SRP), though it is
generally available for under $200. Retrospect Remote remains priced at
US $449 (SRP), though it is generally available for under $300. All Dantz
products are available worldwide. Please contact local distributors for
local pricing.
Contacting Dantz
Customers can contact Dantz in any of the following ways: access our web
site at <http://www.dantz.com>, call 510-253-3000, fax 510-253-9099, or
e-mail <info@dantz.com>. For upgrades, call 800-225-4880.
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mac.1359madamov,
Spell Catcher(TM) released Long-awaited upgrade to former Thunder 7(TM)
Salinas, CA (July 30, 1996): Casady & Greene, Inc., developers of
award-winning software for over eleven years, announced today the release
of Spell Catcher(TM) a spell-checker, thesaurus, glossary and word-saver
in one product. Spell Catcher, written by Evan Gross, is the upgrade to
what was formerly Thunder 7 and works on all Macintosh programs,
including e-mail and Netscape's Navigator(TM), to improve document output.
There are two methods of spell-checking offered - Interactive and Batch.
Interactive spell-checking "watches" while the user types, alerting them
with a beep when a spelling error, double word, or capitalization error
occurs. This mode can make alternate spelling suggestions on the spot.
Traditional batch spell-checking will check an entire document for errors
all at once.
Spell-Checker's comprehensive Thesaurus can improve documents while
assisting writers with word selection. The Word-Saver feature saves
keystrokes to help recover data in the event of a crash or power failure.
The Shorthand Glossary feature can speed up a user's typing by using
shorthand macros for commonly used phrases. Spell Catcher automatically
expands shorthand notes. For example "Vty," can become "Very truly yours"
automatically.
Laura Kunysz, Executive Vice President at Casady & Greene, states, "Spell
Catcher is the ultimate writing tool. It makes people look good. Spell
Catcher has dramatically improved the quality of all my work - from memos
to e-mail. The shorthand glossary has become an indispensable tool,
automatically adding my complete address to the salutation and closing in
my correspondence. What a great tool for improving the quality of the
written word!"
Sharon Z. Aker, a long-time Thunder 7 user and editor for the Macintosh
Bible states in this publication's 6th Edition, "Spell Catcher (formerly
Thunder 7) is one utility I absolutely can't live without . . . a smooth,
unobtrusive utility with an elegant interface that's totally customizable
. . . It's an absolute must-have for anyone who does anything more that
the most casual of writing on the Mac."
Requirements; A Macintosh Plus or greater with at least 2 Mb free RAM, 2
Mb Hard Disk Space and System 7.0 or greater recommended.
Suggested retail price: $79.95. Competitive product and Thunder 7 upgrade
prices available.
1996 Casady & Greene, Inc. is proud to be a software developer for over
eleven years. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their manufacturers. Casady & Greene is also the
developer of Conflict Catcher 3(TM), InfoGenie(TM), SnapMAIL 2(TM), Let's
Keep It Simple Spreadsheet(TM), Spell Catcher(TM), Eastern European
Student Library(TM), Glasnost Cyrillic Student Library(TM), Macworld Game
Hall of Fame(TM), Glider Pro(TM) CD, Glider 4.0 for Windows(TM)
AmoebArena(TM), Zone Warrior(TM), Crystal Crazy(TM) and Silicon
Casino(TM).
mac.1360madamov,
Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 03:11:25 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: $$--TeleFinder Special Offer
Message-ID: <960804031124_448966027@emout16.mail.aol.com>
This special offer is from:
<rustyt@spiderisland.com> (Rusty Tucker)
Spider Island and the Arizona Mac Users Group (AMUG) have put together a
special TeleFinder / BBS in a Box offer to all EvangeListas and FOE's (
"Friends of EvangeListas" ). Get a FREE copy of the BBS in a Box CD set
valued at $49.95 and $150.00 OFF by purchasing TeleFinder Server v5.1
during August, 1996. You can purchase via phone or at Macworld Boston,
Booth 644, and be sure to mention the "Macway TeleFinder Special."
TeleFinder Server v5.1 is a multi-protocol Internet and BBS Server for
Macintosh. The package includes the BBS, POP3 and Web Servers and 2 BBS
lines for $675. Free graphical client software for unlimited Mac, Windows
BBS users comes with each server. <http:www.spiderisland.com>
BBS in a Box is a three CD-ROM set produced exclusively for Macintosh BBS
and Web sites. All of its more than 12,000 files are provided in
compressed format for easy downloading. The files also include full
descriptions and preview pictures. <http://www.amug.org>
Rusty Tucker
Spider Island Software
rustyt@spiderisland.com
http://www.spiderisland.com
+1 714 453-8095
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mac.1361madamov,
DATAVIZ DEMONSTRATES CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO MACINTOSH PLATFORM
Web Buddy(tm) Public Beta Unveiled at Macworld Expo; MacLinkPlus updated
to 8.1
Trumbull, CT (July 30, 1996) - At a time when it has become fashionable
for developers to once again question the viability of the Macintosh
platform, DataViz, Inc. is holding steady with its long-standing
commitment to Apple and the Macintosh. Macworld Boston will mark the
commencement of the public beta program for Web Buddy for Macintosh, a
new Internet utility which is being developed and released simultaneously
with a Windows 95 version. Macworld Expo is also the first public venue
for the release of a new version of the MacLinkPlus file translators, the
Macintosh standard for file translation.
"We started over 10 years ago on the Mac, and we've seen the Mac's star
rise and fall a few times, but we've never wavered," reflects Dick
Fontana, President & CEO of DataViz. "Sure, Windows has become a large
part of our business, but it hasn't diminished our commitment to
Macintosh. We feel it is still the place where we get to do our best work
and where our customers know and appreciate good solutions. This is the
real reason we've decided to take our newest venture, Web Buddy, to the
Mac platform - there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that we've acted
solely out of fear of retaliation by Guy Kawasaki and his growing Apple
Evangelist militia," jokes Mr. Fontana.
Web Buddy Public Beta Released
Web Buddy is an expandable set of utilities that adds powerful
capabilities to web browsers. Web Buddy assists users of Netscape and
other web browsers in collecting, converting, organizing and sharing all
the information they find on the World Wide Web. It also automates the
collection of web pages or entire web sites. This allows users to browse
the web later at their convenience, and even while they are not connected
to the Internet. Its unique toolbar provides easy access to powerful, new
functionality right from within popular browsers. Future releases are
planned to support Apple's new CyberDog web browser. Detailed information
and press releases on Web Buddy can be found at the DataViz web site
<http://www.dataviz.com>. The public beta version for Macintosh can be
downloaded at the site starting August 7.
MacLinkPlus hits 8.1
MacLinkPlus, the Macintosh standard for file translation and Mac-PC
compatibility, adds support for ClarisWorks 4.0 in its latest version
8.1. New word processing, spreadsheet, and database translators allow
ClarisWorks 4.0 users to easily exchange files with Microsoft Office,
Corel WordPerfect Suite , Lotus SmartSuite and others. As always,
translated files retain formatting like styles, embedded graphics,
columns, tables, footnotes and more.
MacLinkPlus has been bundled on all PowerBooks, Performas and System 7.5
upgrade kits for the last year and a half. A recently signed agreement
between Apple and DataViz will extend that bundling to ALL new
Macintoshes beginning this Fall. This agreement signifies Apple's
commitment to providing users with real Windows compatibility in its OS.
A new upgrade subscription program allows MacLinkPlus users to always be
up-to-date with latest version of the translators. Yearly subscriptions
mean that new versions are shipped out within days of their release. No
more worrying whether a new version is available.
A new interactive Version Checker is also available from the DataViz web
site. Users can download this utility which checks via the Internet to
see if they are using the latest version. Expect to see more interactive
customer service utilities on the DataViz web site.
DataViz is a Connecticut company specializing in Mac/PC file
compatibility software and Internet utilities. For more information call
(203) 268-0030 or (800) 733-0030 or e-mail to <info@dataviz.com>.
Check out www.dataviz.com or Booth#1214 at Macworld Expo for updated info
about our products!
All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. (c)1996 DataViz, Inc.
mac.1362madamov,
Apple Launches New Generation of Macintosh Performa Computers</A>
<P>CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 2, 1996--Offering powerful hardware and software
products that make mastering advanced technology easy, Apple
Computer, Inc. today announced the Macintosh Performa 6400 series,
multimedia computers designed to be the best value in home computing. The
180MHz and 200MHz PowerPC-based Performa 6400 models--Apple's first
mini-towers designed specifically for the home--are equipped to meet the
increasingly sophisticated needs of individual users, including families,
home office workers, and college students. The Performa 6400 series
combines excellent price-performance, customized Internet access, an
innovative multimedia learning system, 3D sound with integrated
subwoofer, and low-cost options that let customers run Windows or turn
the computer into a video editing studio that anyone can use.
Apple Breaks New Ground With Affordable Desktop Multiprocessing Power
Macintosh</A> <P>CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 2, 1996--Building on its
commitment to provide customers with industry-leading, high-performance
computing, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced a multiprocessor (MP)
configuration of its high-end Power Macintosh line of personal
computers--the Power Macintosh 9500/180MP. The 9500/180MP provides
customers with top of the line Apple Power Mac speed, performance,
expandability, and upgradability, allowing customers to dramatically and
cost-effectively increase application performance--significant news for
professionals who use compute-intensive applications for graphics, video,
web authoring, 3D rendering, and CAD/CAM.
Apple's New Power Macintosh Family Boosts Performance to 200MHz; Includes
Powerful Multiprocessor Desktop Model</A> <P>CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 2,
1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today introduced significant performance
increases to its Power Macintosh product line. This increased power is
provided by the new RISC-based PowerPC 604e microprocessor from Motorola
Inc. and IBM Corp. that offers speeds of up to 200MHz. Apple also
unveiled its first multiprocessing desktop model, which features dual
PowerPC 604e processors running at 180MHz to greatly improve performance
on compute-intensive tasks. In addition, Apple announced that a 180MHz
PowerPC 604e stand-alone microprocessor card will soon be available to
enable customers of selected Power Macintosh systems to move to 180MHz
performance.
Apple Introduces Powerful Video Editing and Publishing Solution for Home
and Education Customers</A> <P>CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 2, 1996,--Bringing
the power of digital video technologies to home, education, and small
business users, Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced Avid Cinema, an
easy-to-use, affordable digital video editing and publishing solution.
Developed by Avid Technology, Inc., an industry leader in digital video
editing systems, in conjunction with Apple, Avid Cinema is an integrated
hardware and software solution that includes everything the customer
needs to create and edit digital video movies on Macintosh Performa and
Power Macintosh Systems.
Apple Personalizes Internet Navigation</A> <P>CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 2,
1996--Helping to make the Internet more of a personal information source,
Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced the Personalized Internet Launcher,
a free service that makes it easy for users to find and organize
high-quality web sites that match their personal interests. Using
information the customer supplies either when electronically registering
a new Macintosh Performa computer or from an on-line form, the
Personalized Internet Launcher automatically searches a database of
thousands of Internet sites, guiding customers to sites of the highest
quality and most interest to them.
mac.1363madamov,
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 1996 15:17:05 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
To: macway@solutions.apple.com
Subject: Key PGP Guy Uses Mac!
Message-ID: <960805151703_592821764@emout18.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<Kevin_Kubarych@Brown.edu> (Kevin Kubarych)
I thought I's relay some more "famous, important computer figure uses a
Mac" news.
On the Wed 31 July edition of PBS's "Life on the Internet" (all links
related to this story can be found at <http://www.pbs.org/> ), they
featured the creator of PGP, Phil Zimmerman, in a discussion about the
government's role (or appropriate lack thereof) in public encryption.
Though it was never mentioned in the half-hour show, Phil Zimmerman
utilizes two fine pieces of computing equipment: a PowerBook, and a
Quadra 650, PM7100, PM7600 style desktop (impossible to tell on my TV).
The PowerBook has a trackpad (most likely a 500-series Blackbird).
Incidentally, the FBI agent who was the counterpoint guy used a Wintel
door-stopper. I couldn't tell which type (not that it matters), but the
box had a vertical drive bay (probably a floppy drive). Since no Macs
have vertical drive bays, it could not have been a Mac clone.
Zimmerman demoed the PGP Phone secured-channel phone system with a fellow
at MIT. The screen close-up was of the Mac version.
PGP Phone and PGP public key encryption are available at MIT (see the PBS
page, they should have the links). And if you are an EvangeLista from a
country other than the US, you, too, can use PGP--the government dropped
the suit against Zimmerman over this issue.
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QED Rates Apple Macintosh #1 in Education Market Share, #1 in Purchase
Intent
Macintosh Installed Base Up 5 Points Over Last Year
CUPERTINO, California--Aug. 5, 1996--New market research shows that Apple
Macintosh is the leading computer platform in the kindergarten through
high school market, and the one most educators intend to buy in the
coming school year.
According to Quality Education Data's (QED) "1996-97 Technology
Purchasing Forecast," the Macintosh now accounts for 41 percent of the
computers in the K-12 education market, up five full share points from
last year. Apple II computers account for 20 percent of the installed
base, bringing Apple's total share of computers in U.S. K-12 public
schools to 61 percent.
The QED report indicates that as the installed base of Apple IIs is
replaced, educators have turned to the multimedia-rich Macintosh. It
shows Macintosh as the computer of choice for more than half (55 percent)
of all intended school purchases in 1996-97. This is more than seven
times the number of computers educators plan to buy from the next most
mentioned brands, IBM and Compaq, each with seven percent.
"There is no doubt that the preference for Macintosh remains strong in
the K-12 market," said QED president Jeanne Hayes. "Our research clearly
shows that Macintosh is by far the preferred computer platform in the
education market. The majority of school districts plan their technology
futures around this platform."
Six of 10 Computers in Schools are Apple
According to Field Research Corp., there are 6.4 million computers in
U.S. K-12 public schools today. At Apple's current 61 percent market
share, this translates into 2.6 million Macintosh computers and 1.3
million Apple IIs, a total of almost 4 million Apple computers. On
average, six out of 10 computers used in K-12 public schools today are
Apple-branded.
"The five point growth in Macintosh installed base validates Apple's role
as an industry leader in multimedia technology for education," says
Patricia Montgomery, senior director of Apple's Worldwide Education
Market. division. "For nearly 20 years, Apple has been committed to
providing schools with the best possible tools to enhance the learning
and teaching environment. Macintosh is the platform of the 21st century,
integrating multimedia, collaboration, simulation, and Internet access,
providing students and educators expanded options for creative
expression."
Macintosh #1 in Multimedia, Internet, and Software in the Education Market
Apple is at the forefront of bringing multimedia capabilities and
Internet access to the classroom--both high on the list of educators'
priorities. According to QED's Educational Technology Trends, 8th Edition
(12/95), Macintosh is the most popular multimedia platform in schools,
with 77 percent of all K-12 school districts that use multimedia computer
systems using Macintosh.
Interest in the Internet continues to grow in the education market. with
nearly 40 percent of all K-12 schools currently accessing the Internet.
In fact, schools with Macintosh computers have embraced the Internet
faster than schools using DOS/Windows-based systems. Forty-five percent
of all schools that use only Macintosh computers access the Internet,
compared to 27 percent of schools that use only DOS/Windows PCs. (10/95,
Field Research).
Due to the popularity of Macintosh among educators, the platform enjoys a
strong base of third party developer support. According to a Spring 1996
report from Education Products Information Exchange (EPIE), there were
4,131 education titles for the Macintosh--more than double the number of
education titles for Windows.
Copies of QED Reports can be ordered from Quality Education Data at 1700
Lincoln St., Suite 3600, Denver, CO 80231, or by email at :
qedinfo@qeddata.com/.
Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1365madamov,
Apple Boosts Cyberdog Functionality With New Cyberdog 1.1 Software
Supports Netscape Plug-ins and Java Technology, Runs on PowerPC and 68040
Macs
MACWORLD/EXPO, BOSTON--Aug. 7, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
shipment of Cyberdog 1.1, Apple's Internet suite of OpenDoc-based
components, offering improved functionality and a host of new user
interface features and performance enhancements for Internet and intranet
access. Cyberdog 1.1 is available immediately on Apple's web site at:
http://cyberdog.apple.com/
A new Cyberdog 1.1 component allows web browser support of third-party
plug-ins written for Netscape Navigator on a Macintosh computer. This
late alpha component is available separately on the Cyberdog web site.
Other Cyberdog 1.1 features include the ability to import bookmarks from
Netscape Navigator and mail and addresses from Qualcomm's Eudora. A new
HTML embed tag allows OpenDoc components to be included in web pages and
viewed with the Cyberdog browser. Message reading is improved through new
mail browser features. In addition, Cyberdog 1.1 supports PowerPC and
68040 microprocessors, allowing it to run on a wider range of Macintosh
computers.
Also at MACWORLD Boston, Apple announced that Cyberdog 1.1 users can gain
wider and easier access to web sites running Java applets thanks to
Apple's new Java runtime system. Mac OS Runtime for Java integrates Sun
Microsystems' Java technology with the Mac OS, OpenDoc and Cyberdog.
Cyberdog 1.1 users can view today's many Java-enhanced web sites with Mac
OS Runtime for Java and its accompanying applet player. The player, an
OpenDoc component, can also be used to embed live Java applets into
Cyberdog 1.1 documents. This alpha version of Mac OS Runtime for Java is
available free on Apple's web site at: http://www.devtools.apple.com/mrj/
The Cyberdog 1.1 update comes less than three months since the initial
launch of the Cyberdog software at Apple's Worldwide Developers
Conference in May 1996. The quick development cycle for the 1.1 version
is partly attributable to its underlying OpenDoc component architecture.
"Since we shipped Cyberdog 1.0 in May, we have been working closely with
our customers to understand how we can make the product better," said
Larry Tesler, vice president of AppleNet, Apple's Internet development
group. "With Cyberdog 1.1, we have greatly improved the product's
applicability by addressing the top customer enhancement requests in a
very short period of time. We intend to continue to evolve the product at
a rapid rate driven by customer and developer requests."
Cyberdog 1.1 Features In Depth
Mail Browser--The mail component offers many new features, including the
addition of a tool bar to the mail browser window to provide easier
access to commonly used functions. Also added to the mail window is the
number of total unread and unsent messages to display message status. An
option has been added to allow mail to be downloaded, but still left on
the server--a useful function for users who want to access their mail
from two different machines. The mail system can now read and send
standard Japanese character encodings. A pop-up menu lets users select
MIME or ASCII encoding for their mail and newsgroup messages. Users can
now send messages with graphics and styled text to others using Cyberdog
and other products that support the full MIME standards, or send ASCII
text that can be read by Cyberdog and all other mail and newsgroup
systems.
Web/FTP Browser--The Cyberdog 1.1 web browser supports embedding and
client-side image maps. Through user feedback, many improvements have
been incorporated to improve the user experience. The browser component
also allows users to browse local AppleTalk networks as well as the
Internet, and save these paths as Cyberitems--live links to information
whether it resides on the Internet, intranet or AppleTalk network. From
within the browser interface, a user can locate and mount shared volumes
and folders on AppleTalk or AppleShare networks and also save the shared
volumes as Cyberitems. In addition, a webmaster can use AppleTalk
Cyberitems to embed hot links within intranet web pages to give users
direct access to shared servers. This is a faster way than the chooser
for selecting and mounting a shared volume. With the HTML embed tag and
the Cyberdog browser, a web site can include an FTP site directory for
file downloads, a newsgroup for messaging or an AppleTalk server to
connect directly to the local network.
DocBuilder--The Cyberdog DocBuilder now provides support for background
colors, patterns and pictures as well as improved alignment and editing
capabilities. Better support has been added for grouping and ungrouping
of objects and users can create multi-page documents and better control
display size and position. This provides users greater control and
customization over the total document environment.
In addition, Cyberdog 1.1 components now run in a single process,
reducing memory requirements on a user's machine.
Cyberdog: Incorporating Internet Access into the OS
Cyberdog is the first full-featured Internet/intranet suite of products
with a common look and feel. Different tools no longer have to be used to
access the Internet or intranet. With Cyberdog, one application can be
used to access information on the Internet, intranet and now, local area
AppleTalk or AppleShare networks. Cyberdog also includes many built-in
data-type viewers, such as GIF or JPEG files or QuickTime movies, so the
user does not need to install additional applications.
Cyberdog is tightly integrated with the Mac OS. For example, a user can
take a Cyberitem in the web browser and drag it to the Finder. This
Cyberitem can then be used to launch Cyberdog from the desktop and access
that particular resource. With Cyberdog, users can take information found
on the Internet or intranet and embed these resources directly into
documents created with OpenDoc-aware software such as Cyberdog's
DocBuilder--which allows users to construct custom documents or
personalized Cyberdog front-ends. This capability allows users to build
live hotlinks to Internet information into documents they create.
Price and Availability
Cyberdog 1.1 is being distributed free of charge on the Apple web site.
Apple plans to integrate the final version of Mac OS Runtime for Java
into future versions of the Mac OS.
Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS, OpenDoc, AppleTalk, AppleShare, and
Macintosh are registered trademarks and Cyberdog is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1366madamov,
Apple Announces QuickTime Conferencing 1.5
Newest Version of Apple Multimedia Technology Sets Standard For
Audio/Video Conferencing and Collaboration Over the Internet
MACWORLD/EXPO, Boston--Aug. 7, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today
announced QuickTime Conferencing (QTC) 1.5, the latest version of Apple's
multi-platform industry-standard product family for multimedia
communication and collaboration over the Internet.
Apple's QTC 1.5 breaks through previous barriers with its network
independence, scalability, conformance to industry standards, and
development-friendly infrastructure. Available on the Macintosh platform,
Apple today also announced that it is developing a Windows version with
Intelligence at Large, opening up the QTC standard to even more personal
computer users. (EDITOR'S NOTE: Please see related release "Apple Extends
QuickTime Conferencing Technology to Windows Platform," Aug. 7, 1996.)
The extended capabilities of QTC 1.5 are designed to make audio-visual
conferencing easier, faster, and more practical than ever. Families,
schools, far-flung enterprises, and remotely located employees and
contractors will all be able to take advantage of networked conferencing
with these advanced features.
Major feature enhancements of QTC 1.5 include:
28.8 kbps modem use, enabling audio conferencing and collaboration via
the Internet at the faster 28.8 kbps baud rate now available on personal
computers and opening up audio conferencing to a wider audience via
telephone lines.
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) card that implements the
international ISDN videoconferencing standard, H.320, enabling
cross-platform, high-quality video and audio conferencing between
Macintosh systems, PCs, room-based and rollabout systems.
Use of the PCI card as a standard ISDN modem for higher-speed Internet
access, further facilitating the higher bandwidths necessary for
convenient audio-video conference transmissions as well as faster web
browsing.
Application and screen sharing via Farallon's Timbuktu Pro, giving QTC 1.
users convenient access to each other's application-based data as they
confer.
File transfer, enabling conferencing users to easily send data files acro
their networks or phone lines as they employ QTC 1.5 technology. The
files to be shared are simply dragged and dropped into the "Shared Files"
window, from which other conference participants can drag and drop the
file to their desktop or any folder.
Object-based shared whiteboard enhancements, improving ease of use and
functionality by allowing conference parties to manipulate whiteboard
elements.
The capability to receive a call via multiple networks--Ethernet, ISDN or
the Internet--making QTC 1.5 the most versatile internetworked
conferencing technology available.
Apple's QuickTime Conferencing technology is the only widely accepted
standards-based multimedia conferencing framework that provides video,
audio and data transmission. Already available for the Macintosh, the QTC
technology is also under development in a Windows PC version.
"Multimedia conferencing over the Internet is not a concept of the
future, it's here today, and QTC 1.5 is proof of that," said John
Harriman, product line manager for Apple's QTC products. "QuickTime
Conferencing is making Internet-based collaboration readily available for
those who really want to take advantage of it."
The QTC 1.5 family consists of three components:
QuickTime Conferencing Kit (Model # M4490), a color video camera and QTC
software.
QuickTime Conferencing ISDN Kit, a PCI card and QTC software (Model #M461
that enables cross-platform, ISDN-based video conferencing via the H.320
standard. The card can also be used as an ISDN modem to access the
Internet and the Web.
QTC software, which includes the QTC system extension, Apple Media
Conference application, and Timbuktu Pro for application sharing. The
software is included with both hardware products. It will be available
for purchase from the QTC Web page at http://qtc.quicktime.apple.com.
The QuickTime Conferencing 1.5 products are expected to be available
beginning later this year.
The QuickTime Conferencing Advantage
With QTC 1.5 technology, conferees will be able to establish immediate
audio/visual contact with colleagues, gaining access to each other's
advice and expertise without the time and expense of travel. When used
with a Power Macintosh, users get plug-and-play ease of use together with
the fastest Macintosh processing power. The H.320/ISDN card is available
for customers who need higher the bandwidth to achieve larger image sizes
or faster frame rates. Together, these products enable the maximum
functionality in online multimedia collaboration.
QTC's software architecture is extensible and it is expected to support
emerging industry and international standards such as T.120 for sharing
data, H.323 and H.324 for conferencing over LANs and 28.8 modems, and RTP
for conferencing over the Internet. While the Apple-designed reference
application Apple Media Conference is available, QTC 1.5's open,
published application programming interface (API) specifications invite
third-party software developers to create robust applications to serve
the needs of vertical markets.
Apple's QTC 1.5 architecture is network-independent, supporting existing
local and wide-area networks such as Ethernet, Token Ring, and ISDN;
network protocols such as AppleTalk and TCP/IP; and emerging network
technologies such as ATM and ISO Ethernet.
For customers concerned with scalability, QTC 1.5 supports a range of
solutions, including Macintosh, PowerBook, and Power Macintosh, allowing
the user to pick an exact price/performance balance.
QuickTime is at the core of Apple's multimedia strategy. Its wide
acceptance was further validated in April 1996 when Netscape
Communications Corp. agreed to include the Apple QuickTime plug-in as
part of Netscape Navigator 3.0, the most widely used World Wide Web
browser. QuickTime is an industry-standard architecture used by
multimedia software tool vendors, content creators and production
professionals.
____________________
Apple Extends QuickTime Conferencing Technology to Windows Platform
Apple Teams With Intelligence at Large Further QuickTime's Multiplatform
Capability
MACWORLD/EXPO, Boston--Aug. 7, 1996--Apple Computer,Inc. and Intelligence
at Large (IAL), today announced that IAL will develop a Windows version
of Apple's QuickTime system extension. QuickTime Conferencing (QTC) is
Apple's multiplatform industry standard for online multimedia
communication and collaboration.
As a result of the availability of QuickTime Conferencing (QTC) for
Windows, developers of applications for the Windows platform will be able
to create conferencing tools for use over the Internet or local networks
that interact with Macintosh-based QTC applications. Thus, users
everywhere will be able to take advantage of the multiplatform
capabilities inherent in Apple's QuickTime technology.
"We think the availability of QuickTime Conferencing for Windows will
enable a whole new series of cooperative and collaborative applications
across the two platforms," said Carlos Montalvo, acting vice president of
Apple's Interactive Media Group. "We're doing the underpinnings so that
others can build the house on top of it. When the house is built on a
widely accepted standard such as QuickTime, which brings significant
value to both platforms, the house will provide better value to the
occupants."
QuickTime Conferencing is a widely accepted multimedia conferencing
framework that provides video, audio and data transmission. It supports
interactive capabilities such as videoconferencing,"white board"
collaboration, and file transfer--whether over the Internet, on a local
network, via a dedicated ISDN line, or by high-speed modem. As an
operating system extension, QuickTime Conferencing provides a scalable
and extensible development environment.
"This is an important step toward making real-time communications the
central use of the Internet," said Cartwright Reed, president of IAL.
"QTC for Windows will take the various operating system pieces that QTC
provides for the Mac, and put them on the Windows side so that people can
easily write video and audio conferencing applications for Windows PCs.
That's an enabling story." IAL, a Philadelphia-based developer of
conferencing technology for the Internet, wrote the first QTC-compatible
application on the Windows side-Web Talk-and made it available in 1995.
QuickTime is at the core of Apple's multimedia strategy. Its wide
acceptance was validated in April 1996 when Netscape Communications Corp.
agreed to include the Apple QuickTime plug-in as part of Netscape
Navigator 3.0, the most widely used World Wide Web browser. QuickTime is
an industry-standard architecture used by multimedia software tool
vendors, content creators and production professionals.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and QuickTime are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1367madamov,
Apple Ships OpenDoc 1.1, Apple Live Objects Essentials Kit and Software
Developer Kit 6.0 at MACWORLD
MACWORLD/EXPO, BOSTON, Mass.--August 7, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today
announced speed and ease-of-use improvements for OpenDoc component
software, with an updated version of OpenDoc and the 1.0 shipment of
selected versions of the Apple Live Objects Essentials Kit for Mac OS.
All are available free with the new Software Developer Kit (SDK) 6.0
CD-ROM distributed at MACWORLD and on the OpenDoc website
(http://opendoc.apple.com.).
OpenDoc is designed for optimization of performance for both the 68K and
Power Macintosh systems. The memory requirements have been reduced for
OpenDoc technology allowing developers to design high functionality
components with a smaller memory footprint. Performance is increased for
functions such as the speed in which documents are launched. In addition,
OpenDoc 1.1 enhances the performance of Cyberdog, Apple's Internet suite
using Live Objects based on OpenDoc technology.
"Apple continues to invest in and support OpenDoc technology," said Jim
Gable, vice president of System Software Product Marketing. "In the eight
months OpenDoc has been shipping, Apple has delivered four upgrades that
have made the technology more stable and easier and faster to use. That
commitment is resulting in Live Objects from both Apple and its
developers being available to consumers today."
Apple Live Objects Essentials Kit for Mac OS
Mac OS developers are a step closer to easier and faster product
development with the announcement of the 1.0 version of selected Apple
Live Objects Essentials Kit for Mac OS (code-named KickStart). This suite
of OpenDoc components for Apple 68K and Power Mac systems will provide
easy access to Apple's multimedia technologies. The 1.0 versions shipping
are the QuickDraw Apple 3DMF Viewer and the Apple Button, which can embed
sounds, speech and URLs. Final 1.0 versions of other components are
scheduled to be available soon, including QuickTime, QuickTime VR, Image
Viewing for PICT, GIF, JPEG and TIFF files, editors for basic text
processing and drawing functionality, and sound and text annotation.
With Apple Live Objects Essentials Kit, developers who have adopted
OpenDoc will gain access to Apple's technologies with no additional
design effort. Apple will provide developers with components to quickly
implement technologies, allowing developers to focus on designing their
software and getting it to market.
End-users will have access to the Mac OS technology faster than ever
before. Apple will provide updated technology viewers that make the new
features accessible immediately without users having to upgrade their
software. By providing a standard set of Apple Live Objects Essentials
Kit functionality, Mac OS customers get the highest environment possible
in which to employ Live Objects from both Apple and third-party
developers.
Developers will be able to license any or all of the Apple Live Objects
Essentials Kit at no cost for redistribution with their software.
Software Developer Kit 6.0
Both OpenDoc 1.1 and Apple Live Objects Essentials Kit for Mac OS will be
available on the newest version of the OpenDoc SDK. Also included in the
kit to help developers design OpenDoc components are Cyberdog 1.1, the
newest version of Apple's Internet suite; documentation; tools; source
code; and a variety of third-party software to provide examples of how
OpenDoc is being used. The SDK 6.0 is available free for developers to
download from the OpenDoc website or on the SDK 6.0 CD-ROM, which can be
ordered from the website as well.
_________________
Apple Ships New Release of Advanced Development Tools
Updates Several Important Tools, Including the OpenDoc Development
Framework and Apple's Highly Optimized C/C++ Compiler
MACWORLD/EXPO, BOSTON--Aug. 7, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
shipment of release #21 of E.T.O.: Essentials--Tools--Objects, a
collection of advanced development tools for Macintosh software
developers. This pioneering product, first launched in 1990, includes
tools for creating, debugging, and testing software designed to run under
the Mac OS.
E.T.O. includes the MPW (Macintosh Programmer's Workshop) development
environment, the MacApp application framework, C and C++ compilers for
generating 680x0 and PowerPC code, 680x0 and PowerPC assemblers and
debuggers, the Virtual User automated testing tool, and dozens of other
tools. A complete description of tools included with E.T.O. is provided
on the World Wide Web at: http://www.devtools.apple.com/eto/.
E.T.O. #21 also now includes Release 1 Update 2 of the OpenDoc
Development Framework (ODF), a robust object-oriented framework designed
to simplify the creation of LiveObjects. ODF makes the process of
building LiveObjects easier by implementing much of the default behavior
of LiveObjects.
Other important new software components included with the #21 of E.T.O.
include: -- Version 2.0 (final) of MrC and MrCpp, Apple's
highly-optimizing C and C++ compilers, for use within Apple's MPW
environment. This new version compiles code considerably faster version
than v1.0 and includes a more advanced set of optimizers; it is
recommended for use by those developers who require highest-performance
generated code. A pre-release version of MrC/MrCpp that can be used
within the Metrowerks CodeWarrior development environment is also
provided. -- A pre-release version of ResEdit 3.0, Apple's popular
resource editor. ResEdit 3.0 is a completely new implementation of
ResEdit (which first shipped in 1984), and is designed to provide an open
and extensible editing solution for resource files.
A three-issue (one year) subscription to E.T.O. costs $195 and
subscription renewals are $125 per year. A suite of 10 companion books
for E.T.O. is available in printed form for the price of $149. These
books are also available individually at prices ranging from $15 to $35
each.
E.T.O. is available through the Apple Developer Catalog, Apple's source
for development tools and related programming products. In the United
States customers can call 1-800-282-2732. In Canada call 1-800-637-0029.
All other customers can call 1-716-871-6555. The World Wide Web address
is http://devcatalog.apple.com/.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, MPW, and MacApp, are registered
trademarks, and ResEdit is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is
a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under
license therefrom. All other brand names mentioned are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1368madamov,
Amelio Announces New Operating-System Strategy
August 8, 1996
During his keynote speech yesterday at Macworld Expo Boston, Apple
Computer, Inc.,President and CEO Gilbert Amelio described Apple's efforts
to reorganize itself into a more successful company, talked about new
products being shown at Macworld, and previewed some exciting new
technologies that Apple is currently working on. As part of that speech,
Dr. Amelio announced a fundamental shift in the way that Apple delivers
new operating-system functionality.
Dr. Amelio stated in his keynote speech that Apple is changing its
strategy to deliver new functionality through incremental releases rather
than large monolithic releases. Moving forward, Apple intends to follow
the industry model of shipping software releases in incremental segments.
This release strategy will get new software developments out to the
market more quickly and allow both developers and customers to take
advantage of new software developments sooner.
The motivation for this change is that Apple believes that its current
model of monolithic system-software releases isn't working, and that it
doesn't allow Apple to get software advancements out to customers and
developers soon enough. Therefore, Apple has decided to change its
introduction strategy for system software to adopt the industry model of
shipping releases in incremental segments more regularly.
In line with this new strategy, Apple now views Mac OS 8 not as a single
large release but as a series of incremental releases. Apple recently
shipped an incremental release, System 7.5.3, and plans to issue the next
system software release in January 1997, followed by another release in
July 1997. These releases should begin delivering some of the new
features from Mac OS 8.
The planned January 1997 release includes some new functionality and
integrates the latest versions of OpenDoc, Open Transport, QuickTime, and
Cyberdog into the Mac OS. Apple intends to ship a developer seed of this
release in early October. At present, no details about the contents of
the July 1997 release are available.
Apple's new strategy for delivering operating-system functionality has
caused some changes in previously announced plans. Apple has canceled the
Mac OS 8 Developer Release: Compatibility Edition CD, which was scheduled
for delivery to developers this month. The reason for this is that the
concept of shipping this or any other large, monolithic developer release
is not consistent with Apple's new software strategy of shipping
incremental releases.
Apple believes that it needs to work closely with developers to ensure
that this new strategy meets their needs and allows both Apple and them
to offer Mac OS customers the latest software technologies and
applications. Once Apple has fine-tuned this new strategy based on
developer feedback, the company will share a more detailed strategy with
developers and the public.
mac.1369madamov,
Maxum Development Announces TagBuilder - Maxum Integrates Products with
Adobe PageMill 2.0
Macworld Boston, August 7, 1996 -- Maxum Development Corp. today
announced TagBuilderA a Web page construction utility for PageMillA 2.0.
TagBuilder will provide Macintosh Webmasters with an easy way to
integrate Maxum's NetCloakAE and NetFormsA functionality into their Web
pages using PageMill. NetCloak allows Web page designers to create pages
that customize to individual users on-the-fly. NetForms allows them to
create interactive forums and threaded discussions . TagBuilder provides
an easy and intuitive way to generate the "tags" that NetCloak and
NetForms use and then insert them into PageMill documents.
TagBuilder presents the user a window with a list of the available
features of NetCloak and NetForms . Designers can select the
functionality they are looking for, then drag the appropriate "tag" ,
complete with all fields, into PageMill. The Web designer then only has
to change any default options not desired. This process ensures accurate
construction of tags and reduces the time spent maintaining pages.
TagBuilder will be included free with PageMill 2.0, and current PageMill
users will be able to download demos from Maxum's Web site at
"http://www.maxum.com".
____________________
Macworld, Boston, Massachusetts, August 7, 1996 - Maxum Development
Corporation, a leading developer of MacintoshAE Web server tools,
announced upgrades to two of its popular Web server tools, NetCloakAE and
WebLockA. The key feature of these new versions, NetCloak 2.1 and WebLock
1.1, is support for Quarterdeck's WebSTARA Plug-In architecture. Both
products now support the W*APIA (WebSTAR Application Program Interface)
and offer substantially improved performance over CGI (Common Gateway
Interface) versions. Betas for both products have been available for
downloading since the day of the W*API announcement. Also, both products
now provide tighter integration and stability, and maintenance and
configuration are easier than ever before.
NetCloak is the Web server add-on that makes Web sites dynamic by
providing extensions to the HTML language. In addition to W*API support,
NetCloak 2.1 also features improved support for back-end CGIs, making it
easy for Webmasters to integrate NetCloak with other add-on tools.
NetCloak 2.1 also incorporates several major new features, including
several new commands, nested macros, a high-performance counter database,
revised user-interface, and support for all standard MacHTTP 2.2
compliant Web servers. The NetCloak 2.1 update is free to all registered
users of NetCloak, including those who bought NetCloak as part of Apple's
Internet Server Solution 2.0.
WebLock is the security extension for Macintosh Web servers which allows
Webmasters to control access to Web pages based on the file sharing
privileges set in the Finder or with an AppleShareAE File Server.
WebLock's intelligent, easy to configure file caching allows Webmasters
to use the WebSTAR plug-in to get substantially improved (25% or more)
performance of their Mac-based Web .
Current license holders can upgrade by downloading the NetCloak 2.1 and
WebLock 1.1 demonstration versions from Maxum's Web site and dropping
their product key on the demo application. NetCloak and WebLock each
retail for $195.00 and new customers can order by either visiting
http://www.maxum.com or by calling Maxum Development at (630) 830-1113.
____________________
Macworld, Boston, Massachusetts, August 7, 1996 - Maxum Development
Corporation, a leading developer of MacintoshAE Web server add-on tools,
announces an upgrade to PageSentryA, the Internet server monitor which
allows network administrators to maintain reliable sites on the Internet.
In addition to Web site monitoring, the latest version, PageSentry 2.0,
now provides monitoring for FTP, SMTP (e-mail), DNS, and Telnet services
as well. PageSentry uses these high-level client services to test the
whole server, not just the low-level networking functions.
Providing visitors with reliable seven days a week, 24 hours a day access
to a Web site has become an Internet imperative. Keeping the server up
and running is the Webmaster's top priority. When a server fails,
PageSentry will notify the site administrator by e-mail or by using any
AppleEvent-aware application, including AppleScriptA applets. For
example, PageSentry includes applications for sending alpha-numeric pages
(using MarkSpace's PageNow! software, available direct from Maxum) or
automatically restarting servers (using Sophisticated Circuit's PowerKey
ProA hardware, also available direct from Maxum). Schedules and warning
delays can also be set to define what actions should be taken at
different times of the day or days of the week. For example, PageSentry
might send an e-mail or page during business hours, but automatically
restart the server in the evening or on the week-end. PageSentry also
monitors itself via a "pulse", which can also be sent to the site
administrator. This ensures around-the-clock access to users.
Current license holders can upgrade by downloading the PageSentry 2.0
demonstration version from Maxum's Web site and dropping their PageSentry
Key on the demo application. PageSentry retails for $149.00 and new
customers can order by either visiting http://www.maxum.com or by calling
Maxum Development at (630) 830-1113.
Maxum Development is a leading developer of commercial World Wide Web
server tools for business and education. Maxum products, NetCloak and
NetForms, were the first commercial interface tools for Macintosh-based
WWW servers and are now industry standards. All Maxum products are
designed to enhance the function and performance of Web sites by making
them dynamic, interactive, secure, accessible and fast.
Maxum, the Maxum logo, NetCloak, NetForms, PageSentry, WebLock, Phantom
and RushHour are trademarks of Maxum Development Corp. Other product and
corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of other
companies, and are used only for explanation and to the owners' benefit,
without intent to infringe.
mac.1370madamov,
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 20:54:20 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: More on Stolen Macs
Message-ID: <960811205418_597223216@emout15.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This was the original message:
Honestly, I didn't even know that we do this, but it sure sounds like a
good reason to buy a Macintosh. Note: It may be that Apple Australia does
this (I think Rohan is in Australia). It may not be true around the world.
Guy
This is from: <rohan@shrub.chem.usyd.edu.au (Rohan Lloyd)
I've just come across another reason to buy Macintosh. If your computer
gets stolen, Apple can help find it.
Back in April, our house was broken into, and among other things, my Mac
was stolen. I had done all the right things; kept the serial number, had
engraved my drivers licence number on it, gave all the details to the
police. But it was Apple who found it for me.
When my Mac was stolen, I reported the serial number to Apple, along with
my details and those of the police handling the break in. Well two days
ago I got a phone call from the police saying that they had found my
computer.
It had been sold to a 2nd hand dealer who then sold it to someone else.
When that person starting having problems with the computer (After adding
a DOS card I might add) He took it to a dealer to have it checked. When
the dealer entered in the serial number it came up as stolen, and they
contacted the police.
Thank you Apple!! But why don't you advertise this service more. The only
reason I knew to do this was because my sister used to work for Apple.
You could make it a selling point.
Then I got this response from:
<rescue@pnc.com.au> (Brett Robertson)
The above message from Rohan is interesting, here is a story from the
other side of the coin. As I am the Local Apple guy, I was called by our
local detectives to see if I could find out who owned an 840AV that they
recovered as suspected stolen goods from a raid they did.
The computer was in excellent condition, except for the fact that the
hard drive was re-formatted, so no software recovery could be done to
determine the owner. When it was stolen, the thieves removed all serial
number stickers from the computer, keyboard and monitor, so I couldn't
trace it back through Apple's Stolen Computer Register either.
So I pulled it apart and tried a long shot. I got the serial number off
the logic board inside, rang Apple in the states, they traced it to a
case serial number, I then rang Apple Australia with the case serial
number, bingo! I got the owner, and by god wasnt he happy! - He thought
he had lost his beloved Mac forever!
________________
Great stories, huh? I'm not sure if Wintel manufacturers keep track of
their machines this way too. On the other hand, maybe Wintel machines
aren't worth stealing. :-)
Guy
________________
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<http://www.evangelist.macaddict.com/> and join the EvangeList mailing
list by sending an email to <evangelist@macway.com>.
mac.1371madamov,
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 1996 20:56:31 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Want a PC file put on a UNIX box? - Use a Mac
Message-ID: <960811205630_597224785@emout15.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<rsaint@pocket.co.uk> (Richard Saint)
Want a PC file put on a UNIX box? - Use a Mac
Until recently I worked for a company that had a mixture of UNIX machines
and PC's - except for one Mac - mine :-). My Mac was networked via MacTCP
and NFS/Share to all the UNIX machines. (NFS is the UNIX equivalent of
AppleShare).
A collegue of mine needed to extract a file from a Zip archive (which was
on a UNIX box) and place the file onto another UNIX machine. Naturally
(?!) he used a PC Zip program and PC NFS via the dreadful FileManager.
This took him TWO HOURS (he is not stupid by the way) whereupon he
promptly deleted the file by accident. I heard his words of frustration
(not repeatable) and asked what the problem was.
I dipped into the Chooser and mounted the two UNIX disks, then dragged
the Zip file to Tom Brown's excellent ZipIt shareware program. Zipit
supports drag & drop so I was able to immediately drag the required file
onto the destination UNIX disk. Less than a minute later I told my
collegue that his file was on the UNIX machine ready for use.
Since I had done in about 50 seconds what had taken him 2 hours his
disbelief was understandable. However, after saying "Yes Chris, I've done
it" for the sixth time, and after he had gone to the UNIX machine and
seen his file, he finally believed me. One very impressed person.
So as ever when people come to me with their computing woes, I offered
the simplest and best advice I know - "Buy a Mac".
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Lasso Effortlessly Ties your FileMaker Pro Database with the Web
Allows full configuration, preview and remote administration all within
one's Web browser Allows for customization of CGI within Claris Home Page
ISSAQUAH, WA--August 7, 1996--Blue World Communications, Inc. today
announced a powerful new family of tools for quickly integrating Claris
Corporation FileMaker Pro 3.0 for the Macintosh databases with the Web.
The Lasso family includes Lasso, Lasso Lite and Lasso Pro.
The first of it's kind, Lasso Pro allows for complete customization of
database operations through an easy-to-use Web browser interface,
allowing even novice Website developers to easily setup their FileMaker
Pro databases on the Web. Users quickly configure, preview and test their
Web database setup without ever leaving their Web browser.
Lasso works with Web authoring tools such as Claris Home Page, allowing
Web developers to customize how the Lasso tool communicates with
FileMaker Pro. Web developers can now control Web based interaction with
their FileMaker Pro database using the same easy-to-use GUI tool used to
build Web pages.
Lasso Lite is a feature limited but highly functional CGI freely
distributed at <http://www.blueworld.com/lasso/>.
Written in C++, Lasso provides superior performance compared with other
solutions written in scripting languages like AppleScript and Frontier
and operates at a smaller RAM footprint than other C++ solutions.
Searching FileMaker Pro Macintosh relational databases with tens of
thousands of records in under a second is now possible with Lasso.
Lasso's flexible object design allows modules to be easily constructed
permitting additional capabilities to be tightly interwoven with Lasso's
core technology. Lasso will ship with ready to use templates for popular
applications such as online catalogs, interactive guestbooks, online
response forms and others. Future modules will include sophisticated
control over operations such as online "shopping carts" and others.
Unlike other solutions, Lasso allows complete flexibility of how your
FileMaker Pro data is formatted without requiring any changes to your
actual database. Lasso Pro provides remote administration of your Web
database configuration from anywhere on the Internet, making it the
perfect tool for Web developers who co-locate their Web server or house
their Web server offsite. Lasso also provides sophisticated routines for
security allowing greater control over how databases are served and
administered in shared environments.
Lasso works with WebSTAR, the popular Mac-based Web server and other Web
servers supporting the WebSTAR CGI communications standard. Lasso will
also operate as a WebSTAR plug-in and run on both 680x0 Macintoshes and
native on Power Macintosh computers.
FileMaker Pro 3.0 for Macintosh from Claris Corporation, a subsidiary of
Apple Computer, is rapidly growing in acceptance as the preferred
database for Mac-based Web serving. FileMaker Pro excels in ease of use,
flexibility and performance. Blue World Communications is a recognized
leader in developing sophisticated custom FileMaker Pro on the Web
solutions and now with Lasso, brings this capability to vast numbers of
Web developers.
Information on availability of demos or beta versions of Lasso is
available at <http://www.blueworld.com/lasso/>. Lasso Lite is immediately
available. Lasso is scheduled to ship in the end of August. Lasso Pro is
scheduled to ship in late September. Pricing for Lasso and Lasso Pro has
not been set.
For more information on FileMaker Pro, please call Claris Corporation at
1-800-544-8544, visit the Claris Web home page at
<http://www.claris.com/> or join the FileMaker Talk or FileMaker CGI Talk
email lists hosted by Blue World Communications, Inc. at
<http://www.blueworld.com/lists/>.
About Blue World Communications, Inc.
Blue World Communications, Inc.'s mission is "Bringing Business to the
Internet" (tm). Blue World Communications provides a wide range of
Internet services including Web product development, custom programming,
Website design, development and hosting, email listserver hosting and
maintenance and creative services.
Blue World's first commercial Internet product, MacSite Searcher allows
indexing and searching of text on one's Mac-served Website using
FileMaker Pro and Userland's Frontier. Like Lasso, MacSite Searcher
provides sophisticated remote administration and configuration all
through one's Web browser.
Blue World Communications, Inc. is committed to further developing easy
to use Web tools which utilize FileMaker Pro and are fully customizable
through a Web browser or Web authoring tool.
To order Blue World Communications products call 1-206-313-1051, email
<sales@blueworld.com>, or visit the Blue World Communications Website at
<http://www.blueworld.com/>.
mac.1373madamov,
Apple 3D Developer Support Strong as Dozens of New QuickDraw 3D-Based
Applications Hit the Street
Apple Announces QuickDraw 3D RAVE 1.1 for the Mac OS, Windows '95, and
Windows NT
SIGGRAPH, NEW ORLEANS,--Aug. 6, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today
announced that a new version of its cross-platform 3D graphics
Toolkit--QuickDraw 3D 1.5--is expected to be available by the end of
September. The award-winning QuickDraw 3D application program interface
(API), which will be available for the Mac OS, Windows '95, and Windows
NT, is designed to provide real-time, interactive rendering for simple 3D
models and makes real-time 3D graphics as easy to use as text and 2D
graphics. Apple also announced that QuickDraw 3D RAVE (Rendering
Acceleration Virtual Engine) version 1.1, is now available for the Mac
OS, Microsoft Windows '95, and Windows NT platforms. Introduced in
February, QuickDraw 3D RAVE is the foundation technology used in
QuickDraw 3D and provides ultrafast, real-time, workstation-quality 3D
graphics on both Power Macintosh computers and PCs.
The developer momentum for QuickDraw 3D is rapidly growing and a wide
variety of developers are using QuickDraw 3D in innovative ways to enable
fast 3D interaction in their programs. QuickDraw 3D is also attracting a
number of new developers to the Macintosh platform, including NewTek,
Positron Publishing and Vertigo Technologies. Because the QuickDraw 3D
API offers a quick and easy way to build 3D interaction into
applications, a large number of developers are creating custom solutions.
(NOTE TO EDITORS: Please see the attachment at the end of this document,
"QuickDraw 3D Third-Party Developer Applications.")
QuickDraw 3D 1.5 is expected to be available in September 1996 for
Macintosh and Windows and will offer many significant enhancements,
including new, trimesh geometries; support for plug-in renderers; 3D
picking enabling any application to add 3D painting capabilities; new
Internet related tools for browsing 3D spaces; support for multiple
processors under Mac OS; ability to run under Microsoft Windows and NT;
and new user interface enhancements. The new version promises to drive
developers to ship more applications that exploit the QuickDraw 3D
interactive renderer, and customers will find that applications
supporting QuickDraw 3D rendering will allow for swifter building of 3D
models and output of 3D animations.
"This announcement emphasizes Apple's commitment to create ubiquity with
all of our multimedia technologies," said Ellen Hancock, executive vice
president of Research and Development and chief technology officer for
Apple Computer, Inc. "We recognize the importance of our developers and
are responding to their needs by continuing to innovate and expand the
multiplatform capabilities of our multimedia technologies."
QuickDraw 3D RAVE 1.1 is now fully compliant with the Mac OS, Windows
'95, and Windows NT. Other key features have been added to the new
version of QuickDraw 3D RAVE to increase performance, including support
for Microsoft's DirectDraw on Windows '95 and support for render caching
for faster manipulation of rendered objects. QuickDraw 3D RAVE will allow
game and application developers to provide plug-and-play support for
hardware acceleration.
"The ElectricImage Animation System combines the power of the fastest
renderer anywhere with seamless support for QuickTime output for
professionals working in both film and broadcast video production," said
Jay Roth, president and CEO of Electric Image, Inc. "We will soon enable
3D acceleration through Apple's QuickDraw 3D RAVE that will let Power Mac
users enjoy the same ultra fast production that was before only available
on Silicon Graphics workstations."
QuickDraw 3D Description
QuickDraw 3D is Apple's cross-platform 3D API for Power Macintosh and
Microsoft Windows. QuickDraw 3D provides real-time, interactive rendering
for simple 3D models. QuickDraw 3D has four main components: a fast
24-bit interactive renderer; system-level handling of 3D components; a
new 3D file format standard called 3DMF; and user-interface guidelines
for developers. With QuickDraw 3D, users can simply drop extensions into
their Power Macintosh's System Folder and fire-up a QuickDraw 3D-savvy
application. QuickDraw 3D allows for fluid manipulation of fully rendered
3D objects and drag and drop of 3D objects to and from the Scrapbook or
other applications.
QuickDraw 3D RAVE Description
Apple's recently announced game technology, QuickDraw 3D RAVE, enables
developers to transparently access 3D graphics accelerators for maximum
speed and throughput, while also providing exceptional 3D rendering speed
in software. The QuickDraw 3D RAVE technology now enables true
plug-and-play 3D acceleration for both Mac OS and Windows. QuickDraw 3D
RAVE has been exposed as a separate programming architecture, which
allows developers to access high-performance 3D directly for a wide range
of games applications. QuickDraw 3D RAVE is an optimized Hardware
Abstraction Layer (HAL) which allows developers to code directly to 3D
hardware for maximum performance and also provides specific, optimized
functionality for software rendering and texture mapping. QuickDraw 3D
RAVE enables developers to write highly optimized, extremely fast 3D
software for all major personal computer platforms. QuickDraw 3D RAVE
allows developers to maintain differentiation in software, while
maintaining fine control of 3D hardware and existing high-performance
rendering engines. Software developers get plug-and-play 3D acceleration,
regardless of whether they use QuickDraw 3D or simply the QuickDraw 3D
RAVE API.
Information on QuickDraw 3D and QuickDraw 3D RAVE as well as other Apple
3D technologies may be found on the Apple QuickDraw 3D home page at
http://quickdraw3d.apple.com/. Game developers interested in QuickDraw 3D
RAVE should contact Mark Gavini, Macintosh game evangelist at
gavini@apple.com. Other software or hardware vendors should contact Shawn
Hopwood, QuickDraw 3D evangelist at s.hopwood@applelink.apple.com.
Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, Macintosh, and QuickTime
are registered trademarks and QuickDraw 3D and Power Mac are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
QuickDraw 3D Third-Party Developer Applications
The following is a list of applications that are either currently
shipping or
that are scheduled to ship in September to coincide with the release of
QuickDraw 3D 1.5:
3D Design/Animation
Artifice--DesignWorkshop
auto--des--sys--form--Z
Electric Cafe--ModelShop
Electric Image--Electric Image Animation System
Fractal Design--RayDream Designer
GraphiSoft--ArchiCAD
Graphsoft--MiniCAD
InterStudio--Domus.CAD
MacroMedia--Extreme 3D
MicroSpot--3D World
NewTek--Lightwave 3D
Positron Publishing--MeshPaint 3D
Specular--Infini-D
Specular--LogoMotion
Strata--StudioPRO
Vertigo Technologies--Vertigo
Yonowat--Amapi
Multimedia
PowerProduction Software--Digital Box Office
Linker Systems--Animation Stand
MacroMedia--Director 5 xtra
Graphics & Publishing
MultiMedia Marketing--HoloDozo
Deneba Software--Canvas 5
Canto Software GmbH--Cumulus PowerPro
Games
Reality Bytes--Havoc
MacPlay--VR Soccer
MacPlay--Descent II
MacPlay--Virtual Pool
Hardware Acceleration
Matrox--Milleninum (PCI)
Newer Technologies
Radius--Thunder 3D(PCI)
ATI Technologies--RAGE(PCI)
3D Clip Art
Plastic Thought--3-d Active
Syndesis--3D-ROM
Model Masters--Model Monger
Viewpoint DataLabs--3D Datasets
Acuris--Air, Sea & Land
Miscellaneous
LightWorks--Photorealistic Renderer
Kandu Software--CADMover
Syndesis--InterChange (Windows)
Spatial Technologies--ACIS Modeling Libraries
mac.1374madamov,
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 1996 10:08:51 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: New Free WWW Server--WebCenter
Message-ID: <960814100851_501089921@emout09.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<nickzman@eskimo.com> (Nick Zitzmann)
Surprised no one else mentioned this.
A while ago, on StarNine's WebSTAR-Talk mailing list, someone mentioned a
new free Mac WWW server called "WebCenter". I went and got a copy, and
must admit that it's really neat:
* It supports basic server-side includes (although it's not as powerful
as Maxum's NetCloak software.) * It supports WebSTAR plugins. * It comes
with counter and imagemap plugins. There's also a plugin which - if
accessed - allows you to send AppleScript commands to the server (like
Script-Daemon does.) * It supports WebSTAR-style suffix mapping - you can
make it so that files with certain extensions can be passed through a CGI
or plugin. * It has a memory cache to reduce disk access. * Best of all,
for the time being, it's free.
I'm not affiliated with the author(s) in any way, but it's really worth a
try if you're using MacHTTP or NetPresenz any other ShareWare WWW server.
You can see WebCenter for yourself at: http://www.slaphappy.com/
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mac.1375madamov,
CanOpener 3.5 ships!
We've just released version 3.5 of CanOpener, our popular universal file
opener which has been on the Mac for over 7 years!
CanOpener lets you read any file - and copy anything you find, text &
pictures! It's perfect for browsing all types of files, including foreign
files and files your Mac can't open, and it's indispensable for
recovering text from damaged files - a lifesaver!
The NEW VERSION 3.5 reads over 30 picture formats including GIF, JPEG and
PhotoCD, and lets you convert pictures between different formats. Plus,
it extracts email and Web addresses from ANY file for addition to your
address book.
CanOpener 3.5 is $65 (upgrade is $32 for registered users) and includes a
FREE copy of RescueTXT. Shipping is FREE in the US (International $6)
To order call 1-800-552-9157 or FAX 914-747-9115 or EMAIL
<abbottsys@aol.com> For information on all our Mac products visit our Web
site at <www.abbottsys.com>
Abbott Systems designs, develops and markets 9 Mac Utilities.
mac.1376madamov,
Dubl-Click Software proudly announces the release of IconMania! 1.0.2 for
electronic download via Software Unboxed...
Create, edit, swap, and manage your Macintosh desktop icons quickly with
one easy-to-use program. Change icons simply by dragging a new icon over
the old one. Auto-create snapshot icons of graphic files. Icon Mania! is
for anyone who loves icons. Even if you can't draw, you can choose from
the huge icon collection included free with Icon Mania! For more
information of this and other Dubl-Click products visit the following web
pages and AOL forums: <http://www.unboxed.com> or
<http://www.dublclick.com> and aol keywords: Unboxed or Dublclick
mac.1377madamov,
Special promotional pricing for Macintosh users expires August 31st!
Personal Oracle7 for Power Macintosh provides the power of the Oracle7
database on the Macintosh operating system. Personal Oracle7 is the ideal
development/deployment platform for the distributed enterprise and works
with disconnected, mobile, or networked applications. With Personal
Oracle7 for Power Macintosh, users can develop their applications in a
standalone environment, and then deploy them at the workgroup or
enterprise level.
The following special promotional price for U.S. customers expires on
August 31st, 1996:
LIST PRICE SAVINGS NOW
Personal Oracle 7 $395 20% $316
Visit the Oracle Store now at http://www.oracle.com/oraclestore to take
advantage of this and other special online only offers.
mac.1378nesh,
Hitno mi je potrebna cena sledeće konfiguracije:
PowerMac 9500/150
128Mb RAM
Video karta 1280x1024x24bpp
21"+14"
4G HDD ili 2x2G interni
1G prenosni HDD
CD 8x
DAT strimer oko 1G
Mrežna karta za 100Mb/sec mrežu (valjda 100BaseT ili sl)
Ako je moguće napšite cene pojedinačnih komponenti.
Sve ovo mi treba jer moram da se odlučim (vrlo brzo) za
konfiguraciju koju treba da kupimo.
10x
mac.1379madamov,
-> #1378, nesh
> Sve ovo mi treba jer moram da se odlučim (vrlo brzo) za
> konfiguraciju koju treba da kupimo.
Ovaj model koji si naveo je već "zastareo", sada se već prozivode 9500/180 MP
(dva procesora) i 9500/200, u kojem imaš standardno ugrađen 8x CD. Cene ne
znam, pitanje je i gde. Najbolje je da zoveš ovlašćene distributere i pitaš
koliko bi ti oni naplatili za tako neku konfiguraciju.
> 1G prenosni HDD
Da li pod ovim misliš eskterni hard disk ili neki izmenjivi medij? Ako je ovo
prvo, stvar može ovde da kupiš. OTC ponekad ima izvanredna kućišta za eksterne
SCSI diskove, ostaje ti samo da kupiš bilo koji SCSI disk. Ako je ovo drugo,
Iomega Jazz drajv ima tačno takav kapacitet, a cena u SAD mu je nešto ispod
$600. Cena jednog kertridža je oko $100.
> DAT strimer oko 1G
Hm, neka me neko ispravi, ali ne možeš da staviš reči DAT i strimer zajedno,
to nije ista stvar. Server u firmi u kojoj sam do skora bi ostalno zaposlen je
imao DAT, tako da imam iskustva s njim, kapacitet zavisi od dužine 4mm DAT
trake (kod nas jedna od 120 metara košta reda veličine 40 DM koliko se sećam),
na onu od 120 metara staje 4Gb nekomprimovanih podataka. Pošto noviji DAT
drajvovi imaju hardversku kompresiju, prognoza je da na jednu takvu traku može
da stane 10 Gb kada se podaci komprimuju.
mac.1380madamov,
Obaveštavam one koji prate ovu temu da je otvoren Mac direktorijum sa više od
20 Mb softvera za Meka. Neke od arhiva se nalaze i po konferencijama, ali
velika većina ne. U sledećih nekoliko dana ću brisati poruke po ovoj i prošloj
ORKA konferenciji uz koje su vezane iste ili starije verzije programa koji se
sada nalaze u MAC direktorijumu na SezamNET-u. Srećan download. B)
mac.1381ljubisha,
-> #1380, madamov>Obaveštavam one koji prate ovu temu da je otvoren Mac direktorijum sa više
>20 Mb softvera za Meka. Neke od arhiva se nalaze i po konferencijama, ali
Mašala! Još samo da se neko od odgovornih seti da napravi komande za
ubijanje nepotrebnih (pc) direktorijuma. :<
mac.1382madamov,
-> #1381, ljubisha
> ubijanje nepotrebnih (pc) direktorijuma. :<
Biće valjda i to uskoro. Meni lično ne smetaju i ostali direktorijumi, s
vremena na vreme opičim jedan dir/s/n tako da nikad nema mnogo novih fajlova.
Da, frka je prvi put. B)
mac.1383ljubisha,
-> #1382, madamov> Biće valjda i to uskoro. Meni lično ne smetaju i ostali direktorijumi, s
A moglo bi i jedno NCD. Nego, jel možeš da mi objasniš prednosti STuff-
Ita nad CompactPro-om? Vidim, da je mnogo popularan ali ne shvatam zašto.
Nego, sad opet moram da skidam sve i svašta iz DIRa i probam da li ra-
di pod emulatorom. :) Easy View i Icon Collector sigurno ne. A i novi BBE-
dit nije baš načisto da li mu se sviđa emulator. Neće da se digne kad kli-
knem na neki njegov tekst tj.blokira mašinu baz ikakve poruke. :(
mac.1384mikis,
-> #1379, madamov+> Ovaj model koji si naveo je već "zastareo", sada se već prozivode
+> 9500/180 MP (dva procesora) i 9500/200, u kojem imaš standardno
+> ugrađen 8x CD. Cene ne znam, pitanje je i gde. Najbolje je da zoveš
+> ovlašćene distributere i pitaš koliko bi ti oni naplatili za tako
+> neku konfiguraciju.
Ovo htehoh odavno da pošaljem, ali nikako da se setim:
----
Friday August 2 1:29 PM EDT
Apple Computer unveils new Macintosh models
CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple Computer, in a bid to begin delivering on Chief
Executive Gil Amelio's plan to bring value-added products to market
swiftly, today is unveiling new upgraded Macintosh computer models.
Company executives said Apple is introducing high-end Power Macintoshes,
including its first multi-processor machines and a new Macintosh Performa
model.
The models are the first major products to be developed and brought to
market under the leadership of Amelio, who took over in February, and his
management team.
"It's certainly important from a symbolic perspective because this is
really the first introduction which Amelio and his crowd really had a hand
in," said Pieter Hartsook, editor of the Hartsook Letter.
The six new Power Macintosh models, whose unveiling was timed in advance of
Apple's MacWorld Boston show next week, range from a model with a
120-megahertz PowerPC microprocessor up to a 9500/180 MP model, which is
Apple's first multiprocessor model and priced at $5,699.
The high-end Power Macintosh 9500, priced at $4,899, is configured with a
200-megahertz chip.
Apple said its 132-megahertz Power Macintosh 7600 and 150-megahertz 8500,
priced at $2,999 and $3,599, respectively, are available immediately with
other models fully available in September.
Apple executives said there would be more Performa computers targeted at
consumers before the end of the year, including some at lower price points
below $2,000.
mac.1385mikis,
-> #1381, ljubisha+> Mašala! Još samo da se neko od odgovornih seti da napravi komande za
+> ubijanje nepotrebnih (pc) direktorijuma. :<
Napravi sam :) Staviš u autoexec nešto poput:
:new
..dir atari\ /s/n
..dir mac\ /s/n
Ili šta te već zanima :)
mac.1386ljubisha,
-> #1385, mikis> Napravi sam :) Staviš u autoexec nešto poput:
A ne, ne prestavlja meni problem da vidim nove fajlove nego da ubijem
pc dir-ove. :) Sad, da li se to samo meni dešava ali iako nepostoji koma-
nda NCD ja se lepo iz MAC dira našao u nekom od pc dirova sa igricama. To
mi se i ranije dešavalo ali nisam pridavao neku pažnju jer spisak imam i
na hardu.
Nadam se da će napokon neko od odgovornih da mi kaže da li će ili neće
biti uvođene komande MD i RMD. :>
mac.1387obren,
-> #1386, ljubisha> Sad, da li se to samo meni dešava ali iako ne postoji komanda NCD ja se
> lepo iz MAC dira našao u nekom od pc dirova sa igricama.
Komanda CD radi kao NCD! Ako navedeš puno ime direktorijuma, preći ćeš
baš u njega, ako skratiš ime direktorijuma, CD se ponaša kao NCD, zato
ti se dešavalo ono što si naveo. :)
mac.1388madamov,
-> #1383, ljubisha
> A moglo bi i jedno NCD.
Običan cd bi trebalo da radi kao stari ncd.
> Nego, jel možeš da mi objasniš prednosti STuff-
> Ita nad CompactPro-om? Vidim, da je mnogo popularan ali ne shvatam zašto.
Teško pitanje, ali uglavnom bolje pakuje i ima više opcija. Takođe, bolje se
uklapa u System 7, StuffIt može da raspakuje i ostale formate (ja koristim
komercijalnu verziju StuffIt DeLuxe koja mi montira svoj meni na desktop, da
bi raspakovao pad samo kliknem na ZIP arhivu i iz tog menija odaberem Extract,
za par sekundi imam TEXTPAD na desktopu spreman za odvlačenje na ikonu
editora), uključujući i Compact Pro arhive. Postoji StuffIt engine ekstenzija
koju dobijaš uz StufffIt a s kojom je svaki program koji to hoće u stanju da
raspakuje StuffIt arhivu i ostale formate arhiva koje StuffIt podržava.
mac.1389ljubisha,
-> #1387, obren>Komanda CD radi kao NCD! Ako navedeš puno ime direktorijuma, preći ćeš
>baš u njega, ako skratiš ime direktorijuma, CD se ponaša kao NCD, zato
>ti se dešavalo ono što si naveo. :)
Aha, znači zez je u pitanju. :( Još jedan razlog da se uvedu koma-
nde MD i RD.
mac.1390madamov,
Obrisan je određen broj poruka iz teme mac u ovoj i u prošloj ORKA
konferenciji. Reč je o duplikatima koji se nalaze u nedavno otvorenom MAC
direktorijumu, kao i o nekim starim verzijama tih programa. NEko će mžda
dobiti sysmsg da sam mu obrisao poruku, neka zna da je to zbog ovoga.
mac.1392madamov,
Announcing Einstein's Daydream 1.0 Algorithmic Toolbox for Creating VRML
Moving Worlds and MIDI Music to the Web
AMSTERDAM, June 24, 1996 Algorithmic Research today announced Einstein's
Daydream, an algorithmic toolbox for creating VRML 1.0 and VRML 2.0
compatible worlds and MIDI music to the Web.
"The current trend to replicate shopping malls and banks into virtual
reality does not favour the algorithmic nature of cyberspace. Instead,
our challenge will be to explore the unknown and build the wild and free
cyberspace generating it by algorithms. Einstein's Daydream will bring
artistic and musical cyberspace designs a reality, available for the
millions who will access the world-wide information matrix," said Peter
Stone, president of Algorithmic Research.
Einstein's Daydream produces VRML 1.0 and VRML 2.0 Moving Worlds
compatible files that can be placed in servers, or processed further in
VRML builder programs. Algorithms can control VRML 1.0/2.0 language
parameter fields, and allow to create objects, animations, camera paths,
behaviours, actions and reactions.
Algorithms cover lsystems, fourier synthesis, noise, fractals, chaos,
oscillators, neurons, number theory, fibonacci sequences, prime numbers,
autocatalysis and processors, totaling over 400 functions applicable on
any VRML constructs, or MIDI.
MIDI file generation uses object-oriented SCOM language that covers
musical micro and macrostructures definable by algorithms. MIDI playback
is based on 256 channel operation, and is internal. A Netscape plug-in is
supplied to achieve the same resolution in servers. VRML file generation
requires an external VRML-compatible browser for viewing.
Einstein's Daydream is implemented in Lisp and runs on the Macintosh.
Windows version is under preparation and will be announced later this
year.
Einstein's Daydream is targeted for advanced users for creating
algorithmic worlds and music, or experimenting and studying virtual
architecture not bound to physical constraints.
"The philosphy of Einstein's Daydream is simple: to supply the user a
toolbox of interoperative modular functions, that can be applied on
generating whatever there is possible in VRML and MIDI specifications. As
an ascii-written, user-extendable Lisp-based language Einstein's Daydream
does not represent limits of expression, but naturally requires a certain
decipline to adapt into algorithmic construction."
Features
Einstein's Daydream includes optimized development environment for
editing and maintaining code and accessing hypertext documents needed in
program development. The interface enables pasting of language macros for
quick coding and 2D viewing of parameter data. If you are not a
programmer, this environment will make you a programmer.
Einstein's Daydream uses open and modular software architecture. New
functions can be added snapping in plug-in modules. New modules can be
programmed online with build-in Lisp interpreter. The modules can be
compiled into fast-executing machine language with Macintosh Common Lisp,
available through Digitool. Document system can be expanded by dragging
folders containing new documents into the Documents folder.
Algorithmic Research is collecting a list of subscribers who would like
to obtain Einstein's Daydream for Windows at a reduced price for $100 to
support the porting costs. After porting the price will jump to the list
price $495. In case your company is interested in sponsoring the
development, or if you would like to subscribe the Windows version
contact Peter Stone. Upgrade to Einstein's Daydream will be available to
SCOM Pro users for $199. Developer's discount is available for persons
who would like to start writing 3D extension modules, or new scientific
algorithms to Einstein's Daydream.
Specifications
Platform: Macintosh Operating System: Mac OS Minimum Memory: 8 MB RAM, 16
MB-32 MB suggested VRML Generation: VRML 1.0 (VRML 2.0 soon) Music
Generation: MIDI Nmbr. of Algorithms: 400+100
Further Information
Here are a couple of examples that show you the effect of algorithmic
construction of a hypercube, nested in levels 2 and 3 (VRML 1.0 file
format), cube32.wrl and cube33.wrl. There is also a small gallery of
screen shots of the hypercube.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~psto/vrml/einstein.html
Contact: Peter Stone Algorithmic Research +31-20-6957 880 psto@xs4all.nl
mac.1391madamov,
Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 16:41:08 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs at IBM
Message-ID: <960819164108_505018175@emout07.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
I am posting this message anonymously to protect the evangelistic.
Guy
____________
My friend and I work at IBM as technical writers. I have PowerMac at home
and he has a Powerbook which he brings to the office sometimes and locks
it in his cabinet when not in use. We were both given PCs running OS/2
connected to a token ring network to do our writing while at IBM. Well,
there have been several times where I've been doing web work and just
needed to do something simple like convert graphics to different formats,
or create a text file with UNIX line breaks -- Amazingly this can be a
tough job on a PC running OS/2 (even installing a simple freeware
graphics converter can reak havoc on your config.sys file.)
When havoc broke out (which it did at least once a week) I would ask to
borrow my friends Powerbook to complete my project. More than once that
Powerbook saved the day. I used GraphicConverter to do all the graphics
and I used BBEdit to convert all the OS/2 line breaks to UNIX for our web
server.
When a graphic artist came in the office the other day to check out how
her samples were working, I said they didn't work as they were. I
recommended that we try viewing them on the Powerbook. She responded,
"You have a Mac in here?" My office mate who overheard the conversation
answered, "Yep, When we need to get things done we use the Mac!"
Just another example of the Macintosh in action.
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ADAPTEC TAKES HIGH-PERFORMANCE I/O SOLUTIONS TO MAC COMPATIBLE MARKET
Power Computing and Adaptec join forces, target prepress, digital video
markets
MILPITAS, Calif., July 29, 1996 -- Adaptec announced today that Power
Computing, the first company licensed to manufacture and sell Macintosh
compatibles, will offer Adaptec's PowerDomain 2940UW accelerator card
with its line of desktop, minitower and tower computers. This
high-performance option uses Adaptec's award-winning PCI and SCSI
technology, creating a high-performance I/O solution ideal for Macintosh
users.
The PowerDomain 2940UW for the Power Macintosh is a single channel Fast,
Wide and Ultra accelerator card for connecting and simultaneously
supporting SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 devices. It has a SCSI transfer rate of
40MBytes/second, so users can exploit new, faster UltraSCSI disk drives
and standard SCSI devices. During digital video and prepress work large
file transfers can interrupt or slow application performance. Adaptec's
UltraSCSI solutions lets users create, output and distribute documents
and images faster than standard Fast/Wide SCSI I/O.
"This is a perfect solution for Macintosh users involved in publishing,
prepress and digital video," said Jim Miller, Adaptec marketing manager
for RISC-based markets. "We're committed to making Adaptec the leading
supplier of RISC-based PCI I/O solutions."
"Power Computing is pleased to partner with Adaptec to develop the latest
I/O
technology for the Mac OS platform," said Bill Goins, director of
product --more-- marketing at Power Computing. "Products like Adaptec's
PowerDomain 2940UW allow us to create a high-performance and affordable
Ultra SCSI/RAID solution that is attractive to the prepress and digital
video markets."
Adaptec provides bandwidth management technologies for organizations
building the global information infrastructure. Its high performance I/O,
connectivity, and network products are incorporated into the systems and
products of major computer and peripheral manufacturers. Founded in 1981
and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec (NASDAQ: ADPT) employs
2500 people worldwide in design, manufacturing, sales, service and
distribution. Adaptec's home page is http://www.adaptec.com.
mac.1394madamov,
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 96 11:30:56 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: Macs at the Republican Convention
Message-ID: <199608201826.LAA12117@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<jkurtz@primenet.com> (Jack Kurtz)
I'm a photojournalist covering the Republican National Convention in San
Diego, and I'm happy to report that, for the photographers, there is nary
a 'Doze machine in sight. In the Associated Press work space most of the
AP member photographers are using Powerbook 500 series with Nikon
Supercoolscans, there are a few digital cameras and some 180c's and even
some 165c's. Haven't seen any 5300's yet.
For their part, AP staff photographers are using all digital cameras. The
PC cards are being downloaded straight into PowerPC boxes. AP has digital
cameras covering the podium giving live feeds to a Mac under the camera
platform in the middle of the convention center and going straight out to
member papers from there.
United Press International is using film. The photoshop work is being
done on PowerMac 7500's and sent to Washington where they are transmitted
to UPI subscribers.
A few of us are even Newtons for caption notes!
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Now Software's Conflict Database Goes On-line Now Startup Manager
Reference Library contains information on over 1100 extensions
(Portland, Or, August 19, 1996) - The Now Utilities Division of Now
Software, Inc. today placed The Now Startup Manager Reference Library,
the largest and most comprehensive Macintosh conflicts and extensions
database on-line at www.nowutilities.com. Users can search on-line or
download a plug-in version for use in Now Startup Manager 7.0. The Now
Startup Manager Reference Library is updated daily.
The searchable Reference Library currently contains information on over
1100 control panels and extensions. Additional information includes
version numbers, conflict and grouping information and live links back to
the extension or control panel owner's site.
Now Startup Manager 7.0 uses the plug-in version of the Now Startup
Manager Reference Library to augment its ability to identify conflicts,
load order dependencies and to identify extensions and control panels
that work in conjunction with each other, such as the 5 control panels
and extensions needed to run the CD-ROM drive.
"The Now Startup Manager Reference Library Plug-in gives Now Startup
Manager a continuously updated source of information that it uses to make
Mac's more stable and conflict-free," said Henry Carstens, General
Manager of the Now Utilities Division.
Pricing and Availability
The Now Startup Manager Reference Library is live at www.nowutilities.com
now. Now Startup Manager 7.0 begins shipping on August 28th. Now Startup
Manager is included in Now Utilities 6.5 which also begins shipping on
August 28th. Now Startup Manager Reference Library Plug-ins can be
downloaded for Now Startup Manager at no charge from www.nowutilities.com.
Now Utilities 6.5 has a SRP of $129.95 and Now Startup Manager 7.0 has an
SRP of $79.95. The expected street prices are $89.95 and $55.00
respectively.
Upgrades to Now Utilities 6.5 are $14.95 for 6.0 users and $29.95 for all
previous users. A competitive upgrade to Now Startup Manager from
Conflict Catcher is available for $29.95.
Now Utilities Division is a division of Now Software, Inc. Known for its
innovative, award-winning products, the Now Utilities Division has
developed resources to continually improve and update its products,
including 24-hour desktop support and free monthly updates. Now Software
is committed to delivering outstanding products which maximize Macintosh
productivity. Contact Now Software at 1-800-689-9427; fax at
503-274-0670; e-mail to info@nowsoft.com; or through Now's Web site at
http://www.nowutilities.com.
Now Utilities is a trademark of Now Software., Inc. Apple and Macintosh
are registered trademarks and Power Macintosh is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
mac.1396madamov,
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 15:32:40 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
To: macway@solutions.apple.com
Subject: Why Ask Why ;-)
Message-ID: <960821153239_506787231@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares
This joke is from:
<rdodd@jagmold.com> (Richard Dodd)
I recently saw an ad for a new game in a magazine. I opt to withhold the
name for now to make the joke better. The ad listed a web site where one
could download a demo of it. So I did.
I elected the PowerMac version and after a few minutes a single file
appeared on my desktop. I double clicked on this file and one of those
"This installer created by VISE" or someother thing decompressed the file
into a folder on my hard drive. I double-clicked on the application icon
and the game ran. No problem. It even turned out to be a decent looking
game. I might even buy it.
A couple of days later, I was at a friends house and told him that he
should check out this game. So we went to his WIN95 PENTIUM BASED ACER
ASPIRE and got on the web. We went to the same site and downloaded the
Windows95 version of the same game. A single file appear on his desktop.
He double clicked it. It decompressed and he was asked where to put the
resulting folder. Then he was asked to restart his machine. He did.
Okay, now this gets good. Somewhere in the process of installing this
GAME his display setting were change -- to a value that was not viable
for his hardware. He was asked to change them to something that was. He
did. He restarted. This time the machine sucessfully restarted. He double
clicked and icon for the game. It DID NOT run. A message appeared stating
something to the effect that a DLL could not be linked into another DLL.
No clue as to how to fix it or nothing.
Now the kicker. The game is Close Combat from MICROSOFT.
Is that justice or what?
mac.1397madamov,
MACWORLD EXPO BOSTON EXCEEDS 58,000
12th annual Macworld Expo Boston sets new attendance record
(Norwood, MA - August 14, 1996) -- 58,600 visitors entered the doors of
the Bayside Exposition Center and the World Trade Center, Boston from
August 7th thru August 10th. Macworld Expo Boston, the largest
Macintosh-focused event on the East Coast had 400 exhibitors spanning
126,671 square feet. This years Macworld Expo supported the launch of
hundreds of new products during the four-day extravaganza.
The line started forming by 7:00 am on Wednesday for attendees to hear
Dr. Gilbert Amelio, Apple Chairman and CEO, give the opening keynote
address. Dr. Amelios focused on his plan to restore the companys cachet.
He discussed the most recent advances on the Macintosh platform and
offered a glimpse of future innovations and new developments. Amelios
speech drew a standing ovation from several thousand loyalists, customers
and developers.
Following Dr. Amelio was Netscapes dynamic duo, Jim Barksdale and Marc
Andreesen, sharing their insights on the impact of the Internet today and
tomorrow. It was the first time that these three newsmaking industry
leaders shared a public stage in Boston. The third and final keynote
featured Guy Kawasaki, Apple Fellow and MAC Evangelist."
- Developers Greenhouse -
Developer's Greenhouse contained 18 of the hottest new developers for the
Macintosh. Their products ranged from Internet applications, to
publishing software, to networking tool, to games. Over 130 companies
applied to be included in the Greenhouse and only 18 were chosen. Most of
these companies were showing their first product for the first time.
- Business Solutions Pavilion * Education Pavilion -
The Business Solutions Pavilion, sponsored by Apple Computer and Apple
Business Consortium, offered one-stop shopping for all small business
needs. Experts were available to answer questions relative to the latest
Macintosh business solutions, explore a variety of business management
and productivity solutions or to help start or expand a business. The
Education Pavilion featured the latest in educational software and
multimedia. Products were available for school or home and for every
curriculum.
Other show highlights were the: The Internet Connection, sponsored by The
Computer Museum and Net Daemons Associates, offering free 45 minute
classes Wednesday thru Saturday applicable to the Internet. Such topics
included Marketing Strategies, Design, Security and much more. The Net
Zone, a premier showcase, for Internet products, presented by boston.com,
featured the latest in Internet hardware/software, electronic commerce
security and encryption.
Macworld Expo will be returning to the World Trade Center, Boston and
Bayside Exposition Center in Boston August 6-9, 1997. For more
information please call MHA Event Management at 617-440-9800.
Macworld San Francisco will be held at the Moscone Convention Center,
January 7-10, 1997. For attending information, please call 617-551-9800
and for public relations information call Mary Dolaher at 617-440-2729,
Email mdolaher@mha.com or Cress OBrien at 617-440-2756, Email
cobrien@mha.com.
mac.1401madamov,
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 03:11:11 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Mac's Run Microsoft Annual Meeting
Message-ID: <960823031110_266729293@emout19.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
>From a source that had better remain anonymous. :-)
I worked on the strike crew at Seattle's Kingdom loading out the
Microsoft Annual Company Meeting. I was on the A/V crew.
Guess which OS was running the A/V switching matrix, yep MacOS. It was
great to see two Power Computing PowerTowers Upstage Center running all
video for the event. Thought you'd like to know.
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mac.1399madamov,
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 15:32:40 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
To: macway@solutions.apple.com
Subject: Why Ask Why ;-)
Message-ID: <960821153239_506787231@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares
This joke is from:
<rdodd@jagmold.com> (Richard Dodd)
I recently saw an ad for a new game in a magazine. I opt to withhold the
name for now to make the joke better. The ad listed a web site where one
could download a demo of it. So I did.
I elected the PowerMac version and after a few minutes a single file
appeared on my desktop. I double clicked on this file and one of those
"This installer created by VISE" or someother thing decompressed the file
into a folder on my hard drive. I double-clicked on the application icon
and the game ran. No problem. It even turned out to be a decent looking
game. I might even buy it.
A couple of days later, I was at a friends house and told him that he
should check out this game. So we went to his WIN95 PENTIUM BASED ACER
ASPIRE and got on the web. We went to the same site and downloaded the
Windows95 version of the same game. A single file appear on his desktop.
He double clicked it. It decompressed and he was asked where to put the
resulting folder. Then he was asked to restart his machine. He did.
Okay, now this gets good. Somewhere in the process of installing this
GAME his display setting were change -- to a value that was not viable
for his hardware. He was asked to change them to something that was. He
did. He restarted. This time the machine sucessfully restarted. He double
clicked and icon for the game. It DID NOT run. A message appeared stating
something to the effect that a DLL could not be linked into another DLL.
No clue as to how to fix it or nothing.
Now the kicker. The game is Close Combat from MICROSOFT.
Is that justice or what?
mac.1398madamov,
ADAPTEC TAKES HIGH-PERFORMANCE I/O SOLUTIONS TO MAC COMPATIBLE MARKET
Power Computing and Adaptec join forces, target prepress, digital video
markets
MILPITAS, Calif., July 29, 1996 -- Adaptec announced today that Power
Computing, the first company licensed to manufacture and sell Macintosh
compatibles, will offer Adaptec's PowerDomain 2940UW accelerator card
with its line of desktop, minitower and tower computers. This
high-performance option uses Adaptec's award-winning PCI and SCSI
technology, creating a high-performance I/O solution ideal for Macintosh
users.
The PowerDomain 2940UW for the Power Macintosh is a single channel Fast,
Wide and Ultra accelerator card for connecting and simultaneously
supporting SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 devices. It has a SCSI transfer rate of
40MBytes/second, so users can exploit new, faster UltraSCSI disk drives
and standard SCSI devices. During digital video and prepress work large
file transfers can interrupt or slow application performance. Adaptec's
UltraSCSI solutions lets users create, output and distribute documents
and images faster than standard Fast/Wide SCSI I/O.
"This is a perfect solution for Macintosh users involved in publishing,
prepress and digital video," said Jim Miller, Adaptec marketing manager
for RISC-based markets. "We're committed to making Adaptec the leading
supplier of RISC-based PCI I/O solutions."
"Power Computing is pleased to partner with Adaptec to develop the latest
I/O
technology for the Mac OS platform," said Bill Goins, director of
product --more-- marketing at Power Computing. "Products like Adaptec's
PowerDomain 2940UW allow us to create a high-performance and affordable
Ultra SCSI/RAID solution that is attractive to the prepress and digital
video markets."
Adaptec provides bandwidth management technologies for organizations
building the global information infrastructure. Its high performance I/O,
connectivity, and network products are incorporated into the systems and
products of major computer and peripheral manufacturers. Founded in 1981
and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec (NASDAQ: ADPT) employs
2500 people worldwide in design, manufacturing, sales, service and
distribution. Adaptec's home page is http://www.adaptec.com.
mac.1400madamov,
MACWORLD EXPO BOSTON EXCEEDS 58,000
12th annual Macworld Expo Boston sets new attendance record
(Norwood, MA - August 14, 1996) -- 58,600 visitors entered the doors of
the Bayside Exposition Center and the World Trade Center, Boston from
August 7th thru August 10th. Macworld Expo Boston, the largest
Macintosh-focused event on the East Coast had 400 exhibitors spanning
126,671 square feet. This years Macworld Expo supported the launch of
hundreds of new products during the four-day extravaganza.
The line started forming by 7:00 am on Wednesday for attendees to hear
Dr. Gilbert Amelio, Apple Chairman and CEO, give the opening keynote
address. Dr. Amelios focused on his plan to restore the companys cachet.
He discussed the most recent advances on the Macintosh platform and
offered a glimpse of future innovations and new developments. Amelios
speech drew a standing ovation from several thousand loyalists, customers
and developers.
Following Dr. Amelio was Netscapes dynamic duo, Jim Barksdale and Marc
Andreesen, sharing their insights on the impact of the Internet today and
tomorrow. It was the first time that these three newsmaking industry
leaders shared a public stage in Boston. The third and final keynote
featured Guy Kawasaki, Apple Fellow and MAC Evangelist."
- Developers Greenhouse -
Developer's Greenhouse contained 18 of the hottest new developers for the
Macintosh. Their products ranged from Internet applications, to
publishing software, to networking tool, to games. Over 130 companies
applied to be included in the Greenhouse and only 18 were chosen. Most of
these companies were showing their first product for the first time.
- Business Solutions Pavilion * Education Pavilion -
The Business Solutions Pavilion, sponsored by Apple Computer and Apple
Business Consortium, offered one-stop shopping for all small business
needs. Experts were available to answer questions relative to the latest
Macintosh business solutions, explore a variety of business management
and productivity solutions or to help start or expand a business. The
Education Pavilion featured the latest in educational software and
multimedia. Products were available for school or home and for every
curriculum.
Other show highlights were the: The Internet Connection, sponsored by The
Computer Museum and Net Daemons Associates, offering free 45 minute
classes Wednesday thru Saturday applicable to the Internet. Such topics
included Marketing Strategies, Design, Security and much more. The Net
Zone, a premier showcase, for Internet products, presented by boston.com,
featured the latest in Internet hardware/software, electronic commerce
security and encryption.
Macworld Expo will be returning to the World Trade Center, Boston and
Bayside Exposition Center in Boston August 6-9, 1997. For more
information please call MHA Event Management at 617-440-9800.
Macworld San Francisco will be held at the Moscone Convention Center,
January 7-10, 1997. For attending information, please call 617-551-9800
and for public relations information call Mary Dolaher at 617-440-2729,
Email mdolaher@mha.com or Cress OBrien at 617-440-2756, Email
cobrien@mha.com.
mac.1402madamov,
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 19:07:41 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Richest Man Uses Macintosh
Message-ID: <960825190741_393736192@emout13.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<rolf@c-d.com.au> (Rolf von Behrens)
The world's richest man (The Sultan of Brunei - Not Bill Gates) has
chosen Macintosh as the one and only computer that his children will
learn on. I know this because I installed it last year. Macintosh being
an obvious choice when one has the best computer advice money can buy.
:-) His cooks also have Macintoshes in their kitchen to help with recipes
and the logistics of cooking for the world's largest residence.
Also, Michael Jackson recently went to Brunei and paid a friend of mine
handsomely to borrow every Mac available to use in coordinating his
concert.
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mac.1403madamov,
TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
=====================
This issue features news about how to keep up with updates, as
well as details on new versions of FreePPP, Mac TCP Watcher, and
World Wide Web Weaver. We also include information about
banishing erroneous "System memory too low to run Word" error
messages and reader responses to the idea of a system-level
database. Rounding out the issue, Adam writes about his latest
book, the fourth edition of Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh.
Topics:
MailBITS/26-Aug-96
Real World Word Problem Solved
System-Level Database Comments
Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh, Fourth Edition
tidbits.342mac.1406madamov,
Nomad Development Ships WebDBC(tm) for Mac OS(tm) The leading Intranet
and Internet Web/database development tool now also supports WebStar(tm),
MacHTTP(tm) and WebStar complaint Web servers.
Seattle, Wash., August 14, 1996--Nomad Development Corporation today
began shipping WebDBC for Mac OS, the industry's leading production
Web/database application development tool. WebDBC now offers true
scaleability by supporting a broader range of computer platforms and the
ability to access relational databases on an array of computer systems.
Providing higher performance than traditional Apple(r) CGI (Common
Gateway Interface) or Perl based tools and enabling multilevel security,
WebDBC is targeted at production oriented Web sites. It is available
directly from Nomad and through key VARs, for US$595.
"The ability to develop on one platform and then field on another, gives
most Web Developers flexibility they only dreamed about previously," said
Morgan Belford, president of Nomad Development Corporation. "Most of our
customers work in an environment that have a mix of OS platforms and they
want to use the "best of breed" tools, now they can, whether it is
Macintosh, Intel, Alpha or Sparc. WebDBC is by far the most powerful and
best performing product designed for production Web systems."
The need today is for tools that support the extension of existing Clie
nt/Server databases. To accomplish this, a Web/database development tool
must meet certain minimum requirements to be used in a production
environment:
Enhanced Security
WebDBC continues to offer the most sophisticated security features on the
market. Providing per-database, per-table and per-operation level
security. Competing systems provide only an all-or-nothing access
security system.
Distributed Database
With WebDBC running on the Macintosh, you can communicate with any ODBC
database on the same computer, or on other; Macintosh, Windows, Unix or
mainframe computers. This distributed structure gives you access to your
existing libraries of information and enables your system to grow with
your needs.
Advanced User Interface
Using your existing Web page builder, you can directly enhance the
interface to match your style or embed other functions or applets like
ActiveX or Java.
Pricing and Availability
WebDBC is available on Mac OS System 7.0.1 or later versions. WebDBC also
supports Windows NT, Windows 95 and is in beta for Sun Sparc Solaris. It
is available for US$595 for an unlimited user license for the server.
WebDBC Developer software can be downloaded free from Nomad Development
Corporation's Web site at http://www.ndev.com. WebDBC can be ordered
directly from Nomad Development Corp. at 206.812.0177 or through key VARs
worldwide.
Nomad Development Corporation is a privately held company based in
Seattle, Wash. Founded in 1994, Nomad is leading the way in building
bridges between new and legacy technology by developing powerful tools
for creating Intranet and Internet solutions and services. The tools
developed by Nomad are used world-wide, to promote and sell products,
allow people to access information over the Web in corporate databases,
create interactive online services, and connect enterprise systems to the
World Wide Web.
mac.1405madamov,
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 00:56:05 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Tom Clancy Again!
Message-ID: <960827003241_466142389@emout18.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<huggins@mail.conterra.com> (JC Huggins)
Incidentally, I'm in the middle of Executive Orders and highly recommend
it...hence the slowdown in EvangeList postings because I'm reading it,
not posting messages late at night and on planes. Jack Ryan's speech
writer uses a Macintosh Classic in it.
Guy
________________
I was listening to a mid-day talk show with guest Tom Clancy on the local
NPR affiliate in Charlotte, NC yesterday (8/15) and a caller asked the
author (Patriot Games, Cardinal of the Kremlin) if he accepted ideas for
future books. Clancy responded, "I'll tell you what I tell everyone that
asks me that...go buy a Macintosh and write it yourself."
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mac.1404madamov,
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 11:27:45 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Mathematica 3.0 Mac First!
Message-ID: <960826112744_268894675@emout15.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<serota@physunc.phy.uc.edu> (R. Serota)
I met Steve Wolfram a few years ago. I don't think I've ever been in the
presence of a smarter guy than him. I honestly felt like his IQ was my
IQ's rounding error.
Guy
______________________
<http://www.macweek.com/mw_1032/rev_mathematica3.html>
Version 3 ... incorporates many product enhancements developed over the
past several years. In a move that will please loyal Mac users, Wolfram
will release Mathematica 3 first on the Mac and follow several weeks
later with releases for Windows and other platforms.
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Apple Launches New Generation of Macintosh
Performa Computers
New Macintosh Performa 6400 Series With 200MHz
PowerPC Processor Makes Creating,
Communicating, and Learning Fun and Easy
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 2, 1996--Offering
powerful hardware and software products that
make mastering advanced technology easy, Apple
Computer, Inc. today announced the Macintosh
Performa 6400 series, multimedia computers
designed to be the best value in home
computing. The 180MHz and 200MHz PowerPC-based
Performa 6400 models--Apple's first mini-towers
designed specifically for the home--are
equipped to meet the increasingly sophisticated
needs of individual users, including families,
home office workers, and college students. The
Performa 6400 series combines excellent
price-performance, customized Internet access,
an innovative multimedia learning system, 3D
sound with integrated subwoofer, and low-cost
options that let customers run Windows or turn
the computer into a video editing studio that
anyone can use.
"Macintosh has always been known for ease of
use, but with these new systems we're
redefining what people can easily do," said
H.L. Cheung, senior vice president and general
manager Macintosh Performa Division. "The 6400
series personalizes the Internet, makes it
incredibly easy to create and edit your own
videos, and makes it simple to learn how to use
advanced Macintosh features, such as virtual
reality. We think Macintosh Performa is a
better value than ever for creating, learning,
and communicating."
The Macintosh Performa 6400
Designed With the Home Customer in Mind The
Performa 6400 is designed to deliver what
consumers want, including a long useful
computing life, multimedia and Internet
capabilities, and high-quality, bundled
software.
In the face of rapidly advancing technology,
customers want a computer that's powerful
enough to run the most demanding
applications--both today and in the future. The
Performa 6400 series is designed with more than
enough built-in power for today's
applications--and with industry-standard
expansion options that make it easy for the
user to add peripherals and additional
functionality as needed, the Performa 6400
models will continue to deliver well into the
future.
The Performa 6400 is based on 180MHz or 200MHz
PowerPC 603e RISC processors that can handle
the most complex computing tasks. To take
advantage of today's memory and storage
intensive applications, the Performa 6400
includes 16MB RAM standard (expandable to
136MB), and 1.6 or 2GB hard drives, for
expanded storage capacity. To further improve
system performance, the Performa 6400/200
includes the Apple High Performance Module
(256K Level 2 cache). The module is optional on
the 180MHz model.
Adding functionality or performance to the
Performa 6400, in the future, is easy by
design. The Performa 6400 series includes two
industry-standard PCI slots (7-inch) that make
it easy to add special capabilities, such as:
Avid Cinema, a digital video editing system
from Apple (see separate release); the Apple PC
Compatibility Card, for customers who need to
run DOS or Windows applications; or a video
card, for adding a second monitor (see list of
available PCI cards and vendors).
By including a SCSI expansion bay, the Performa
6400 models make adding storage devices easy.
Fully cabled and powered, this bay lets the
customer add an affordable, internal SCSI
storage device just by sliding it into the bay.
As with all Macintosh computers, the Performa
6400 units include an external SCSI port for
the addition of up to six peripheral devices,
such as scanners or additional storage devices,
making it easy for customers to add to their
computers as their needs change--and to do so
without ever opening the computer's case.
Advanced Multimedia Capabilities for the Home
Because sight and sound are integral parts of
creating, communicating and learning, the
Performa 6400 series is designed for
multimedia. An 8x-speed CD-ROM drive is
included for smooth multimedia playback. The
computer also houses a speaker that can be used
either alone, as a full-range speaker, or in
conjunction with an AV-capable monitor or
external speakers as a bass-only subwoofer. To
take advantage of this unique system, the
Performa 6400 also includes 16-bit (audio-CD
quality) stereo sound with SRS 3D Surround
Sound Enhancement for a great, stereo listening
experience. To meet customers' needs for larger
displays, the Performa 6400 series supports
monitor resolutions up to 1024 x 768, the
resolution found on many 17-inch displays. The
Performa 6400 models also support a host of
multimedia add-ons such as the Apple TV/FM
Radio System.
Internet: Easy Access, Easy Navigation, Easy
Authoring, and Safety
The Performa 6400 models include an internal,
28.8 kbs modem, and bundled software that
includes everything the customer needs to
access, navigate, and even author for the World
Wide Web. The Apple Internet Connection Kit
(featuring Netscape Navigator) and America
Online client software give customers a choice
of single-click Internet connection methods.
The Apple Personalized Internet Launcher,
created through the product registration
process, helps guide customers to sites on the
web that are of particular interest to them
(see separate release). WebWorkshop, from
Vividus, Inc., can be used to create and
publish web pages on the Internet. WebWorkshop
is designed for the whole family, including
children, ages 10 and up. And to make using the
Internet a safe experience, the Performa 6400
series software bundle also includes SurfWatch,
the industry leading parental control program
for the Internet.
Interactive Performa Guide Makes
Mastering the Computer Fun
Apple's new Performa 6400 models include a
highly interactive, on-screen guided tour. This
new interactive, multimedia guide offers one of
the most engaging and effective introductory
tours for a home computer. It combines
full-motion video, audio, animation, and live,
user interaction to help Performa customers
learn about the capabilities of their new
computer. While other computer manufacturers
attempt to shield home customers from the
operating system environment, the Performa
guided tour helps customers become familiar and
proficient with Apple's industry-leading user
interface, the Macintosh desktop.
Valuable Software for Productivity, Learning,
Entertainment, and More The software included
with the Performa 6400 series was carefully
selected to provide a wide range of
high-quality, leading-edge programs, including,
ClarisWorks 4.0, the leading integrated program
for the Macintosh; Adobe Photo Deluxe, an easy
to use program for manipulating color
photographs and creating greeting cards and
calendars; Quicken SE, for home finance; and
The American Heritage Dictionary. The Performa
6400 series' software comes complete with a
multimedia reference library, including an
encyclopedia, dictionaries, an atlas, and a
health reference guide. In total, more than two
dozen software applications and 15 CD-ROM discs
are included with every Performa 6400 (see
separate list for specific titles).
Available Options
To enhance the Performa 6400 series'
capabilities even further, Apple offers a
number of unique optional solutions, including:
* Apple TV/FM Radio System
The Apple TV/FM Radio System makes the
Performa 6400 series cable- and FM
broadcast-ready. By connecting to a cable
TV system (or TV antenna) and plugging in
an FM antenna, users can view TV on screen
and listen to live FM radio. Users can
change channels using on-screen controls
or a standard TV remote. They can switch
FM stations directly or by using on-screen
pre-sets. Apple Price: $159
* Apple Video System
The Apple Video System lets users view
video from VCRs or camcorders in a window
on screen. Apple Price: $119
* Avid Cinema
Avid Cinema is an easy-to-use, digital
video editing system for Macintosh
customers. Using a simple, four-step
process, customers can turn their home
video into sophisticated digital movies
(see separate release). Apple Price: $459
* PC Compatibility Card
For those customers who need to use
MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows for
Workgroups 3.11, or Windows 95
applications, but prefer the ease-of-use
and integration of a Macintosh, the PC
Compatibility Card provides a perfect
solution. Using a 100MHz 586 processor,
this card gives customers the
functionality of a Windows PC--on their
Macintosh--at the touch of a key. Apple
Price: $799
* Apple QuickDraw 3D Accelerator Card
The Apple QuickDraw 3D Accelerator Card
greatly reduces the time required to draw
and render 3D artwork, when used with
applications that support QuickDraw 3D,
Apple's cross-platform 3D standard. Apple
Price: $399
These Apple products are all available
separately. Many additional third-party
solutions are also available from independent
vendors.
Pricing and Availability
The Performa 6400 series is expected to be
available through authorized Apple resellers,
beginning August 5, 1996. U.S. suggested Apple
price on these systems is as follows:
* Performa 6400, 180MHz, 16/1.6GB: $2,399
* Performa 6400, 200MHz, 16/2.4GB w/256KB L2
cache: $2,799
* High Performance Module (L2 cache): $99
Pricing and availability may vary outside the
U.S.
Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in
the information industry and leader in
multimedia technologies, creates powerful
solutions based on easy-to-use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software,
personal digital assistants and Internet
content. Headquartered in Cupertino,
California, Apple develops, manufactures,
licenses and markets solutions, products,
technologies and services for business,
education, consumer, entertainment, scientific
and engineering and government customers in
more than 140 countries.
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mac.1408mikis,
[Apple Product Datasheet]
Macintosh Performa 6400/200
Features
High performance
* 200-MHz PowerPC 603e processor
* Internal fax modem supports speeds up to
28.8-Kbit/s data and 14.4-Kbit/s
electronic fax send/receive as well as
speakerphone and digital answering machine
capabilities
* Built-in 8x-speed, tray-loading CD-ROM
drive
Rich multimedia
* Support for up to 32,768 colors and
monitors up to 17 inches (diagonal
measurement)
* 16-bit CD-quality stereo sound with SRS
surround sound and integrated subwoofer
Expandability and flexibility
* Two industry-standard PCI expansion slots
for 6.88-inch cards
* Support for up to five external SCSI
devices, such as hard disk drives and
scanners
* SCSI expansion bay for additional internal
storage device
* Optional Apple TV/FM Radio System, Avid
Cinema, and PC Compatibility Card
Ease of use
* Macintosh System 7.5 software, including
Apple Guide software for step-by-step help
with basic system operation
* Apple Internet Connection Kit software for
quick, easy access to global resources,
including the World Wide Web
* Plug-and-play installation of expansion
cards, storage devices, scanners,
printers, digital cameras, and other
accessories
Preinstalled software
Macintosh System 7.5, ClarisWorks, Apple
Internet Connection Kit, America Online,
Adobe Photo Deluxe, Web Workshop, At Ease,
MacLinkPlus and Easy Open Translators,
Quicken Special Edition, MegaPhone for
Performa, NOW TouchBase and DateBook Pro,
The American Heritage Dictionary, Click
Art Performa Collection, MacGallery Clip
Art Treasure Pak, SurfWatch, and DOGZ
Adoption Kit
CD-ROM titles
Descent, The Grolier Multimedia
Encyclopedia, Our Times, 3D Atlas, Mayo
Clinic Family Health, Amazing Writing
Machine, The American Heritage Children's
Dictionary, Club KidSoft CD, Blockbuster
Guide to Movies and Videos, and Thinkin'
Things Collection 2
Software titles may vary and may be
modified versions of commercially
available products.
Description
The Apple Macintosh Performa 6400/200 is one of
the most powerful, expandable, and easy-to-use
multimedia computers you can get for your home.
Continuing Apple's multimedia leadership, its
robust features and high-quality pre-installed
software make it an ideal system on which your
whole family can learn, create, and
communicate.
A state-of-the-art RISC-based PowerPC 603e
processor running at up to 200 megahertz
delivers the performance you need to run an
abundance of powerful multimedia applications.
The Performa 6400/200 computer also includes a
host of features. A built-in 8x-speed CD-ROM
drive delivers smooth video and audio. A 64-bit
video architecture and 1 megabyte of video
memory provide high-quality video and realistic
graphics on monitors up to 17 inches (diagonal
measurement) in size. The system also features
16-bit CD-quality stereo input and output, SRS
surround sound, and a subwoofer speaker -- a
combination that will add a whole new audio
dimension to your multimedia experience.
With 16 megabytes of RAM (expand-able to 136
megabytes), the Macintosh Performa 6400/200 has
the memory to run powerful multimedia
applications. And its 2.4-gigabyte hard drive
gives you all the storage you'll need for a
long time to come.
For connecting to the Internet, the Performa
6400/200 offers easy access either through
America Online (in the United States) or
directly through the Apple Internet Connection
Kit, which features Netscape Navigator
software. And with the built-in
28.8-kilobit-per-second modem*, exchanging
e-mail and browsing the World Wide Web can be
fast.
If you need compatibility with MS-DOS or
Windows software-based computers, a Performa
6400/200 system gives you several choices. You
can share floppy disks and files by using
Macintosh PC Exchange and Macintosh Easy Open
software (both included). SoftWindows from
Insignia Solutions (available separately) lets
you run Windows applications right on your
Performa system. For the ultimate in
compatibility, Apple's optional PC
Compatibility Card puts a 100-megahertz
586-class processor right in your computer.
The Macintosh Performa 6400/200 computer:
High-performance multimedia for your home.
* Fax speeds up to 14.4 Kbit/s, data speeds up
to 28.8 Kbit/s
Technical Specifications
Microprocessor
* PowerPC 603e processor running at 200 MHz
* Integrated floating-point unit
* 40-MHz, 64-bit bus
* 256K level 2 cache
* 32K internal cache
Memory
* Comes with 16MB of RAM (8MB on logic board
and 8MB in one DIMM socket)
* Can be expanded to 136MB
* Uses 64-bit-wide, 168-pin, noncomposite,
70-nanosecond or faster DIMMs (1K or 2K
refresh)
Disk drives
* Internal 2.4GB IDE hard disk drive
* Internal Apple SuperDrive floppy disk
drive
o Uses high-density, 1.4MB floppy disks
o Reads, writes, and formats Macintosh,
Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS
disks
* Internal AppleCD 8x drive
Modem
* 28.8-Kbit/s data/voice/fax modem*
* Built-in error correction and compression
(MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis)
Sound
* Stereo 16-bit sound
* SRS surround-sound enhancement
* Subwoofer speaker
* Sound-input port (for an Apple PlainTalk
microphone, other microphone, or standard
mini-plug audio cable)
* Sound-output port
* Front headphone jack and volume control
Interfaces
* SCSI interface port for connecting as many
as five external SCSI devices, such as
disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners
(multiple devices can be connected to each
other from one port)
* Pre-cabled SCSI expansion bay for
additional 5.25-inch internal SCSI device
* Apple Desktop Bus port for mouse,
keyboard, and other devices (multiple
devices can be connected to each other
from one port)
* Two serial ports (RS-232/RS-422) for an
AppleTalk network connection, other
network connections, communications
equipment (including GeoPort compatible
devices), or a printer
* Video-output port
* Two PCI expansion slots (require PCI cards
that come with a Macintosh driver and are
PCI 2.0-compliant; NuBus cards cannot be
used in these slots)
* Communications (Comm II) slot for a
28.8-Kbit/s modem (used by built-in
modem*)
* Video input slot for optional Apple Video
System (supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM
video formats)
* Expansion bay for optional Apple TV/FM
Radio System
* Infrared receiver for remote control
(provided with Apple TV/FM Radio System)
Display support
* 1MB of video RAM
* 16-bit color for display of up to 32,768
colors on monitors using 640- by 480-pixel
or 800- by 600-pixel resolution
* 8-bit color for display of 256 colors on
monitors using 832- by 624-pixel or 1,024-
by 768-pixel resolution
Electrical requirements and compliance
* Line voltage: 100 to 125/200 to 240 V AC,
RMS, single phase
* Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
* Power: 220 W maximum (continuous)
* Includes low-power sleep mode
* U.S. EPA Energy Star compliant
Size and weight
* Height: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
* Width: 7.8 in. (19.8 cm)
* Depth: 16.9 in. (42.8 cm)
* Weight: 44.5 lb. (20.18 kg)
Operating environment
* Operating temperature: 50deg. to 97deg. F
(10deg. to 35deg. C)
* Storage temperature: -40deg. to 116.6deg.
F (-40deg. to 47deg. C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95%,
noncondensing
* Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)
Disability access
* CloseView software magnifies screen image
up to 16 times
* Easy Access software permits combination
keys to be pressed sequentially and
enables cursor control from the numeric
keypad instead of the mouse
* Visual beep replaces audible system alerts
Ordering Information
Macintosh Performa 6400/200
Order No. M5168LL/A
Computer with 200-MHz PowerPC 603e processor,
28.8-Kbit/s modem*, 2.4GB hard disk drive,
8x-speed CD-ROM drive, and 1.4MB floppy disk
drive. Mouse, keyboard, and cables also
included.
Optional Enhancements
Apple Video System
Order No. M2894LL/D
Apple TV/FM Radio System
Order No. M4586LL/A
Apple Presentation System
Order No. M2895LL/A
Apple External Video Connector
Order No. M4099LL/D
PC Compatibility Card
(with 586-class processor) Order No. M4091LL/A
Avid Cinema
Order No. M4561LL/A
(Requires the Apple Video System)
* Fax speeds up to 14.4 Kbit/s, data speeds up
to 28.8 Kbit/s
Product specifications are subject to change.
Check with your Apple reseller for the most
current information about product
specifications and configurations.
(c) 1996 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights
reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Apple
SuperDrive, AppleTalk, GeoPort, Macintosh,
Performa, PlainTalk, and ProDOS are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries. AppleCD, Apple
Desktop Bus, At Ease, and Macintosh PC Exchange
are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe is
a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or
its subsidiaries and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. ClarisWorks is a
registered trademark of Claris Corporation in
the U.S.A. and other countries. Netscape is a
trademark of Netscape Communications
Corporation. NuBus is a trademark of Texas
Instruments. OS/2 is a trademark of
International Business Machines; PowerPC is a
trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation, used under license therefrom.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other
countries, and SoftWindows is a trademark used
under license by Insignia from Microsoft
Corporation. The word "SRS" and the SRS Symbol
are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc.
Mention of non-Apple products is for
informational purposes only and constitutes
neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.
Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to
the selection, performance, or use of these
products. All understandings, agreements, or
warranties, if any, take place directly between
the vendors and the prospective users. July
1996. Product specifications are subject to
change without notice. Printed in U.S.A.
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perf6400.gifmac.1409mikis,
Netscape and Apple Announce Plans to Develop
Netscape Navigator for Apple's Cyberdog
Netscape To Support Apple's OpenDoc, Cyberdog
Technologies; Apple Chooses Netscape Navigator
for Cyberdog
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug.
27, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. and Netscape
Communications Corporation today announced that
they have signed an agreement for Netscape to
develop a new version of Netscape Navigator
that supports Cyberdog, Apple's Internet suite,
and OpenDoc, the open component architecture.
To be called Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog,
Netscape will develop a custom component
developed specifically for the Apple Cyberdog
Internet suite.
In addition, Apple will distribute Netscape
Navigator for Cyberdog with its Mac OS, as the
default browsing component for Cyberdog.
Apple's plans also call for the product to be
incorporated with the Mac OS in Apple
computers.
"With this agreement, Netscape has demonstrated
the strength of its support for Apple's
Cyberdog Internet suite and the
industry-standard OpenDoc component
architecture," said Larry Tesler, vice
president of Apple's AppleNet division. "With
Cyberdog and other initiatives, Apple has been
incorporating Internet access directly into the
OS and Macintosh applications, so that Internet
access is user-content and experience driven,
rather than accessible only through stand-alone
browsers."
"Today's announcement that Apple and Netscape
will work together to offer Netscape Navigator
for Cyberdog, and plans for its future
incorporation into the Mac OS and other
OpenDoc-compatible applications, will provide
users a leading Internet client that is
optimized for the Macintosh environment," said
Mike Homer, senior vice president of marketing
at Netscape. "Macintosh users will be able to
leverage both the advantages of an easy-to-use
environment and the leading-edge features of
Netscape Navigator."
Cyberdog: Incorporating Internet Access
into the OS
Cyberdog is a full-featured Internet/intranet
suite of products with a common look and feel.
With Cyberdog, one application can be used to
access information on the Internet, intranet
and local area AppleTalk or AppleShare
networks. Cyberdog also includes many built-in
data-types such as for GIF and JPEG files and
QuickTime movies.
Cyberdog, one application can be used to access
information on the Internet, intranet and local
area AppleTalk or AppleShare networks. Cyberdog
also includes many built-in data-types such as
for GIF and JPEG files and QuickTime movies.
Cyberdog is tightly integrated with the Mac OS.
For example, a user can take a Cyberitem (an
icon that represents a universal resource
locator, or URL) in the web browser and drag it
to the Finder. This Cyberitem can then be used
to access that particular resource directly
from the desktop. Independent developers can
extend Cyberdog by building their own OpenDoc
components.
Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog will allow
users to embed browsing capabilities in other
OpenDoc-compatible applications. For example,
using an OpenDoc-supported word processor such
as ClarisWorks or Corel's WordPerfect, a
computer user would be able to incorporate live
links to web sites that would provide
continuously updated information. In addition,
Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog will be
customized to work with the Cyberdog suite,
providing seamless integration through features
and look and feel.
OpenDoc
OpenDoc is a multiplatform, component software
architecture that enables developers to evolve
current applications into component software or
to create new component software applications.
OpenDoc software will run on the Mac OS, as
well as Windows, Windows NT, OS/2 and AIX
systems. With software enabled by OpenDoc,
users will be able to mix and match software to
fit their needs, combing text, graphics, video,
spreadsheets and many other types of data into
a single document.
About Netscape
Netscape Communications Corporation is a
leading provider of open software for linking
people and information over enterprise networks
and the Internet. The company offers a full
line of clients, servers, development tools and
commercial applications to create a complete
platform for next-generation, live online
applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol
"NSCP", Netscape Communications Corporation is
based in Mountain View, California.
Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in
the information industry and leader in
multimedia technologies, creates powerful
solutions based on easy-to-use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software,
personal digital assistants and Internet
content. Headquartered in Cupertino,
California, Apple develops, manufactures,
licenses and markets solutions, products,
technologies and services for business,
education, consumer, entertainment, scientific
and engineering and government customers in
more than 140 countries.
------------------------------------------------
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Burson Marsteller for Apple Computer, Inc.
(408) 974-1109
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Burson Marsteller for Apple Computer, Inc.
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Netscape Communications
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sending email to info@netscape.com or by
calling 415-937-2555 (corporations) or
415-937-3777 (individuals).
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Macintosh, Mac OS, OpenDoc, and QuickTime, are
registered trademarks and AppleNet and Cyberdog
are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
ClarisWorks is a registered trademark of Claris
Corporation. Netscape, the Netscape
Communications Corporation logo, and Netscape
Navigator are trademarks of Netscpae
Communications Corporation. All other brand
names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders, and are
hereby acknowledged.
Copyright 1996 Apple Computer, Inc.
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Updated Thursday, August 29, 1996 by rad
mac.1412madamov,
Introducing a new World Wide Web server for the Macintosh!
WebCenter is a high-performance web server for the Macintosh and
Macintosh compatibles. It offers a wide range of features, making it
suitable for virtually any MacOS-based web site:
o Multi-threading for fast connection handling
o Full CGI compatibility with other MacOS web servers o Server Side
Includes to create dynamic web pages o Memory-based file caching for fast
file access
o Customizable through AppleScript-ability and attach-ability o
Password-based file access through server realms
o Allow or deny clients based on their network address o Includes image
map handling, directory indexing, and remote admininistration o
Compatibility with WebSTAR(R) Plug-ins
o Open Transport native for maximum performance
o It's freeware!
To get your copy, point your browser at
<http://www.slaphappy.com/html/download.html>
This is the second public release of WebCenter, and the first wide-spread
release. For more information, download your copy, visit
www.slaphappy.com, or contact me, Chris Hawk (aka WebCenter's author), at
<mailto:chris@slaphappy.com>. WebCenter is distributed as freeware. See
the documentation that accompanies the application for details.
mac.1411madamov,
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 01:19:14 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs in Architecture
Message-ID: <960827010256_466160212@emout18.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<lmartin@efn.org> (Larry Martin)
As a graduate of the Architecture program at the University of Oregon
(1994) and a former faculty member, I thought that the evangelist readers
may be interested in an excellent professional architecture program that
has had a strong Mac only computing emphasis for the past seven or more
years.
The goal is to make modern design tools just as available to students and
faculty as are traditional tools, so that day-to-day decisions about
design and learning media are made only according to the actual
helpfulness of each media. A cornerstone enabling this program has been
student ownership of Apple Macintosh computer hardware, together with
innovative software oriented toward three-dimensional design.
Each year, each of the 130 or so entering students purchase his or her
own Power Macintosh and a suite of software tools. Visitors to the
Department of Architecture web server, which is operated from a Macintosh
Centris 660/AV, can see the details associated with the purchase and use
of these tools.
It seems clear that they are on the right track. Most importantly, in the
first year studios, the students seemed to be engaging architectural
ideas with a combined depth and validity that was unusual for first year
designers, which seemed to be directly connected to the
three-dimensionally-centered thinking processes that the digital tools
allowed us to emphasize.
The hardware is usually the latest Power Macintosh with a 17" multiscan
monitor. Last year the students purchased Power Macintosh 7500/100's.
Apple has always gone out of their way to ensure timely delivery of these
hardware systems to the incoming students and I am anxious to see what
Apple will be enticing them with in the Fall. The software suite consists
of four applications: Artifice DesignWorkshop for 3D modeling, Engineered
Software PowerCADD for 2D drafting, Adobe Photoshop for image editing,
and ClarisWorks for word processing and page layout.
Beyond the core suite of tools, many students have been using MachTEN on
their Power Macintoshes to utilize Radiance, a public domain UNIX
application for high end ray tracing, developed at Lawrence Berkeley
Labs. Many of the exciting student projects can be found in the web
Gallery. In addition, the structures classes use an application called
MultiFrame 3D from GraphicMagic for structural analysis.
There are often times when the single-platform philosophy comes under
heavy fire from the PC side of the fence and for usually very trivial
reasons. However, the practical realities of maintaining an intense
architectural computer design program on a tight budget necessitate the
commitment to a single easy-to-use and easy-to-support platform. Apple
and the Macintosh make this a reality.
I would encourage anyone on the evangelist to view the web area at the
University of Oregon, Department of Architecture and see just what the
Macintosh and a few creative students are capable of.
You may also write the Department head, G. Z. (Charlie) Brown, with your
compliments "gbrown@aaa.uoregon.edu"
URL's mentioned in this letter:
Artifice, Inc: <http://www.artifice.com>
Apple Corp: <http://www.apple.com>
Engineered Software: <http://www.engsw.com>
Adobe, Inc: <http://www.adobe.com>
Claris, Corp: <http://www.claris.com>
Tenon Intersystems: <http://www.tenon.com>
Graphic Magic: <http://www.graphicmagic.com/>
Radiance from LBL: <http://radsite.lbl.gov/radiance/HOME.html>
UO Dept of Architecture:<http://www.architecture.uoregon.edu/foyer>
COMPUTING TOOLS:
<http://www.architecture.uoregon.edu/computing/tools.html>
GALLERY OF PROJECTS:
<http://www.architecture.uoregon.edu/gallery.html>
COURSES TAUGHT:
<http://www.architecture.uoregon.edu/computing/othercourses.html>
COMPUTING PHILOSOPHY:
<http://www.architecture.uoregon.edu/computing/philosophy.html>
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mac.1410madamov,
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 14:42:55 -0700
From: Benjamin k Grossman <bgrossman@orac.lkwash.wednet.edu>
Subject: SUMMARY: Startup Disk Order
Thanks to all for the fabulous and quick replies!
Original Problem: booting from External HD even when Internal HD is set in
Startup Disk c.p.
Solution to my problem was to Zap PRAM.
Other suggestions (all good) were:
2. Bad SCSI cable
3. SCSI termination issues
4. Problems with SCSI #5 and new Macs
5. Damaged Finder preferences
mac.1414madamov,
Netscape and Apple Announce Plans to Develop Netscape Navigator for
Apple's Cyberdog
Netscape To Support Apple's OpenDoc, Cyberdog Technologies; Apple Chooses
Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., CUPERTINO, Calif.--Aug. 27, 1996--Apple Computer,
Inc. and Netscape Communications Corporation today announced that they
have signed an agreement for Netscape to develop a new version of
Netscape Navigator that supports Cyberdog, Apple's Internet suite, and
OpenDoc, the open component architecture. To be called Netscape Navigator
for Cyberdog, Netscape will develop a custom component developed
specifically for the Apple Cyberdog Internet suite.
In addition, Apple will distribute Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog with
its Mac OS, as the default browsing component for Cyberdog. Apple's plans
also call for the product to be incorporated with the Mac OS in Apple
computers.
"With this agreement, Netscape has demonstrated the strength of its
support for Apple's Cyberdog Internet suite and the industry-standard
OpenDoc component architecture," said Larry Tesler, vice president of
Apple's AppleNet division. "With Cyberdog and other initiatives, Apple
has been incorporating Internet access directly into the OS and Macintosh
applications, so that Internet access is user-content and experience
driven, rather than accessible only through stand-alone browsers."
"Today's announcement that Apple and Netscape will work together to offer
Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog, and plans for its future incorporation
into the Mac OS and other OpenDoc-compatible applications, will provide
users a leading Internet client that is optimized for the Macintosh
environment," said Mike Homer, senior vice president of marketing at
Netscape. "Macintosh users will be able to leverage both the advantages
of an easy-to-use environment and the leading-edge features of Netscape
Navigator."
Cyberdog: Incorporating Internet Access into the OS
Cyberdog is a full-featured Internet/intranet suite of products with a
common look and feel. With Cyberdog, one application can be used to
access information on the Internet, intranet and local area AppleTalk or
AppleShare networks. Cyberdog also includes many built-in data-types such
as for GIF and JPEG files and QuickTime movies.
Cyberdog, one application can be used to access information on the
Internet, intranet and local area AppleTalk or AppleShare networks.
Cyberdog also includes many built-in data-types such as for GIF and JPEG
files and QuickTime movies.
Cyberdog is tightly integrated with the Mac OS. For example, a user can
take a Cyberitem (an icon that represents a universal resource locator,
or URL) in the web browser and drag it to the Finder. This Cyberitem can
then be used to access that particular resource directly from the
desktop. Independent developers can extend Cyberdog by building their own
OpenDoc components.
Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog will allow users to embed browsing
capabilities in other OpenDoc-compatible applications. For example, using
an OpenDoc-supported word processor such as ClarisWorks or Corel's
WordPerfect, a computer user would be able to incorporate live links to
web sites that would provide continuously updated information. In
addition, Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog will be customized to work with
the Cyberdog suite, providing seamless integration through features and
look and feel.
OpenDoc
OpenDoc is a multiplatform, component software architecture that enables
developers to evolve current applications into component software or to
create new component software applications. OpenDoc software will run on
the Mac OS, as well as Windows, Windows NT, OS/2 and AIX systems. With
software enabled by OpenDoc, users will be able to mix and match software
to fit their needs, combing text, graphics, video, spreadsheets and many
other types of data into a single document.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, Macintosh, Mac OS, OpenDoc,
and QuickTime, are registered trademarks and AppleNet and Cyberdog are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ClarisWorks is a registered trademark
of Claris Corporation. Netscape, the Netscape Communications Corporation
logo, and Netscape Navigator are trademarks of Netscpae Communications
Corporation. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1413madamov,
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 03:26:20 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Magic and Co-Processor Cards
Message-ID: <960828032619_511419792@emout14.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<boogs@rivint.com> (Joel M. Benisch)
Boy, have I got a testimonial for you.
I run a significant Software Development Company that develops for the
Property/Casualty Insurance Industry. I also run a large Commercial
Insurance Brokerage. I run them from the same desk in the same office
suite.
Every single member of my staff at the Insurance Brokerage has a 6100/66
DOS Compatible on their desk. They're configured with 16MB on the Mac
Motherboard and 16MB on the DOS Card. Each has a 500MB HD and an old
Apple Sweet 16" Monitor or a newer AppleVision 1710. We did this because:
1. We bleed six colors. Always have and always will. We've been a Mac
shop since 1984.
2. We have a huge investment in Mac software and data bases.
3. All of my people love their Macs.
4. I can't imagine how to justify the cost of trying to get them up the
Windoze learning curve.
5. They would kill me (and then just quit, or visa-versa) if I tried.
6. However, the whole Insurance Industry only speaks DOS/Windoze. (More
DOS than Windoze.)
7. So, we need DOS in order to use the specialized software that our
Insurance Companies give us for free so we can rate and order their
policies.
8. All of the machines are connected by 10Base-T to an AppleShare Server.
We mount the DOS partitions as AppleShare volumes, thus sharing DOS
Software and files just like Mac stuff. It's magical.
As a result we get to eat our cake but still have it too!!!
The machines run without a hitch. Switching between environments is a
non-event!!! No one has a problem, and we're talking about non-techie
types here. eg Customer Service Reps and Claims Reps and Underwriters.
And, just to add fuel to your fire, tell your boss that every one of my
programmers also works on a 6100/66 DOS Compatible as well. We actually
do SIMULTANEOUS builds of both the Mac and Windoze versions of our
software from the same software code base on the server.
Yes Virginia, I really mean it. Our source code is on the server.
Programmers mount the volume as an AppleShare volume on the desktop of
their 6100. The PC Setup Control Panel is used to map folders in the
mounted volume to Drive F, G, H etc. and away we go.
We do all of our editing under Metrowerks and/or MPW. But when it comes
time to do a build, we kick off the compile on the Mac, hit the hot key
to switch to the 486 board, and kick off the compile under the Borland
environment at the same time. This too is magical.
There is no way I could calculate the immense value we obtain from having
both chips in one box. The price is unbeatable relative to having two
boxes, and the efficency couldn't be better. We all see one set of
sources from one keyboard. There is no room for confusion.
And, consider how easy it is for us to support our users around the
country when they call in. We simply ask which platform they're using and
switch appropriately. We then access a single set of reference materials
over the network.
It's just the greatest. I can't recommend the approach highly or
enthusiastically enough (in case you haven't gathered by now)!!!! ;-)
Call me if you need to. I hope this helps.
Good luck,
Joel M. Benisch CPCU, President PaperFree Corporation (201) 992 - 6300
Ext 2003
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mac.1415madamov,
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 11:31:41 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Windows Revelations
Message-ID: <960828113140_511563962@emout15.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares, Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are
Better
This tidbit is from:
<rohdesign@aol.com> Mike Rohde
I was feeling a little bit down, realizing how many folks there are out
there using Windows, being a '10 percenter' while realizing that MacOS
is so much better-- then I had some revelations watching my dad using his
PC with Windows 95 that 'reset' reality for me. I wanted to share these
observations with the other Evangelistas out there.
To start things off, I believe that the Mac is just better because it
*IS*, because so many people at Apple put everything they had into the
design, and set up rules for the way things ought to work, took extra
care to ensure that working with a Macintosh would be both easy, elegant
and most importantly-- sensible.
I have been keeping an eye open to dad's PC lately, since he has been
running Win95, and trying to see what it might be like to use that OS,
and compare it to the MacOS and Macs in general. Interesting things that
I have found to be problems with Win95 and Windows PC's in general:
1. You can't boot from CD, in fact, without a 'boot floppy' you cannot
boot the PC from an external hard drive or Zip either. Quite a big
drawback in ease of use, especially since I can mount my 7200/75 from a
CD and install the system software from that CD, or I can boot from a Zip
drive (or other removable media) and do the same thing. Dad flipped upon
hearing that I can boot my 7200 from CD!
2. I read in an recent article comparing Wintel laptops vs. Powerbooks
for publishing (and verified with dad) that Windows in general and Win95
in particular will *not* allow you to just copy applications and prefs
from a desktop machine to a laptop or other desktop machine-- you either
have to restore the whole deal from a backup source, or spend hours
re-installing and matching your prefs on the new machine! Yow!
For me, this really is a knock against the PC, as I can remember taking
PPP/TCP control panels, extensions and prefs from my computer, placing
them on a floppy and installing them on my friend's Mac, then changing my
password to his and dialing into his ISP (the same one as mine) with no
second thought about it not working! It worked immediately...
3. Copying in Win95 and other WinOS's-- there is no indication that what
you have selected to transfer to a floppy or Zip will all fit-- in fact
yesterday, dad wanted to re-install Win95 on his PC, and selected his
Win95 system to backup to his Zip, (The Zip had @75+ MB free) the
operation showed this graphic of documents 'flying' to another folder,
with *NO* overall progress bar at all-- might be a minute, might be an
hour! Then, when it reached the capacity of the Zip, it said "Cannot
complete copying-- disk full". Oops!
Wow-- now that *really* makes me appreciate the copying abilities of the
Mac!
4. Deleting files in Win95-- Dad then wanted to delete the incomplete
directory on the Zip, and a similar graphic dialog appeared, but this had
one folder on the left, and the files flew out and disintegrated to the
right, and again *NO* overall progress bar-- might be a minute, might be
an hour! And it seemed to take much longer than Mac in erasing as well.
5. Understanding the system-- in the Mac, if you dislike an extension,
just pull it out of the system folder and drop it on the desktop--
extensions and control panels are easily identifiable, and if you like,
you can just remove prefs from the prefs folder and start over.
On the PC, the kaos is really staggering. Dad was trying to determine
what stuff to backup, and was somewhat lost as to what all the stuff in
his windows directory was for! In fact, for fun, he chose that directory
to see how much just the Win95 OS took on his disk-- 89MB! Yikes!
6. Poorly implemented drag and drop-- Win95 has a version of 'drag and
drop' though it is a very far cry from the tight integration that the
MacOS has. We found the help screen on the subject, and proceeded to try
it out-- BTW, there are 2 ways, one with the mouse and a modifier key
(why?) and the other more like the Mac's.
Using the 2nd, more 'Mac-like' way, we opened Word 6, then a document--
it seemed Mac like at first, by selecting text and dragging it to the
'desktop'-- then an icon appeared on the desktop, though the name was
multiple lines from the text clipping (very messy). When dad dragged the
text clipping back into a new, blank Word document, it came in as an
'object' that had to be edited in the graphic window-- and not text!
Boy, now I really do appreciate the fact that the MacOS keeps text
clippings as text, picture clippings as pictures and sounds as sounds!
7. Floppy drive flexibility-- It's really quite cool and handy that I can
read, format copy from and save to PC and Mac disks. To do that on the PC
you need a third party application!
So, I have come to the conclusion after examining several things like
these that the reason I use and love the Mac is because it has a well
designed and logical OS that works the way I expect it to, does
everything that I want and sometimes even more than I expect-- and
because it just works *right*!
In regards to PC users, I agree that Win95 is a much improved OS compared
to Win3.X, but still in comparison to a Mac, it's not all there. A user
could make his PC pretty similar to a Mac with hardware, software and
tuning, but why? Why not just get the Mac, and not have to 'add' anything
at all?
And even at the point you get the two systems 'equal' they are still not
quite equal at all, judging by the points that I have covered above-- and
there are probably more instances that I don't even know of.
It just took a little 'reality check', seeing Win95 up close to
appreciate what I have with my Mac!
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mac.1416madamov,
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 20:36:11 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs in Multimedia Numbers
Message-ID: <960828203611_189930599@emout18.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Multimedia
This tidbit from:
<brett@vdc.smos.com> (Brett Cheng)
just a few interesting numbers I came across in the July 30/96 issue of
Jon Peddie & Associates' PC Graphics Report (a weekly newsletter
regarding the PC graphics hw/sw market)
following an article about Apple's release of QuickTime 2.5, the editors
note that announcements like it are important also in the PC (ie non-Mac)
industry because:
60% of all CD-ROM authoring,
60% of all digital music creation, and
45-50% of all digital video creation
is done on a Mac.
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Compatible Systems Engineering has just announced Archiver HTML, the
latest member of the Archiver family of products. Archiver HTML is a text
extraction and HTML conversion XTention for QuarkXPress that is available
only for the Mac. A demo version of Archiver HTML is available at
www.compatsys.com. The demo operates exactly as the live version except
that the extracted text will be slightly scrambled.
Through November 15, 1996 Archiver HTML is being offered at an
introductory $100 discount off its list price of $395. But until
September 16, CSE is offering an additional $50 discount to members of
the Evangelist. This means the price for Evangelist members is $245 until
September 16.
Archiver HTML features:
- Archiver HTML extracts text from one QuarkXPress document at a time to
create HTML files, ASCII Text files, or both at the same time. A
Extracted Text files and HTML files are each placed in their own
specified folder.
- Extracted files can include a wide range of header information: A
Titles, added to the beginning of the file, can include information such
as the publication, edition, author, date, page number, etc. (Titles are
included in META form in HTML files.)
- Item Names can be added to the text file before sections such as the
headline, subhead, byline, caption, etc.
- QuarkXPress document elements are linked through Archiver HTML's Linker
Palette for extraction:
- Text is extracted in the order of the Archiver HTML link. A Archiver
HTML honors QuarkXPress links.
- Archiver HTML links can be saved for later extraction. A Archiver HTML
utilizes QuarkXPress style sheets for simple HTML tag mapping.
- A preamble and postamble file can be included in the HTML file to add a
background image or color, company logo, etc., so the HTML file is
complete straight out of Archiver HTML.
mac.1418madamov,
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 96 18:34:52 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: AP Photos on Mac
Message-ID: <199608300130.SAA13836@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<gulker@apple.com> Chris Gulker
Since 1995 the first Associated-Press still pictures you have seen from
almost any major news event (Oklahoma City bombing, Haiti invasion are a
couple that come to mind) were shot with Nikon digital cameras, edited on
Powerbook 540c's. Most major dailies do it this way, as well. John Gaps
III, AP's most-wounded first-picture specialist has given me a portfolio
of these pictures as a Mac slide show, if anyone's interested.
During the Olympics, AP Graphics distributed their graphics packages to
about a 1000 newspapers using an Apple 8550 Web server running Netfinder.
The artists saved their work to the server, and AppleSCript made
thumbnail and preview .GIF views as well as a .pdf version of the
Freehand graphic, and bundled the works into a folder with .hqx
compression where appropriate.
Editors could browse the graphics in Netscape, and then drag-and-drop the
files they wanted onto their Mac desktops. The alternative is a
satellite-based distribution system that's very expensive both for AP and
the client. AP graphics director John Monahan and his Mac MIS person put
the whole thing together in about a week with help from New York SE Henry
Patell.
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mac.1421madamov,
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 96 07:26:44 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: Microsoft Press
Message-ID: <199608311422.HAA10787@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<PatchworkU@aol.com> Dan Martin
Hi all- I just couldn't resist this topic. Nancy and I were fortunate
enough to tour Microsoft Press in Redmond, WA along with our managers.
They are one of the largest book publishers on the West Coast with annual
sales of over $60,000,000.
While walking past all the office doors I noted that everyone had two
computers on their desk. I asked the Publisher/CEO why two computers? He
said every office automatically gets a PC with Windows, if the employee
submits a requisition for a Macintosh they get one. So I asked him which
one does everyone use the most. He and the employees with him all laughed
and said they'd rather not anwser that question. It seems most of the
books Microsoft Press publishes on how-to use Windows are done on a
Macintosh.
That Patchwork Place, Inc
Publisher of America's Best Loved Quilt Books
<http://www.patchwork.com>
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mac.1422madamov,
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 96 08:39:34 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: This is Why It's Easier to Support Windows Machines
Message-ID: <199609011534.IAA04571@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<troberts@mail.tds.net> (Tim Robertson)
I am a Macintosh consultant in a town with no other Mac consultants. Most
of the schools in this area, however, all use Macs. I have been recently
contracted to do work for a Math and Science Center to get the Mac lab in
order, finish a HUGE FileMaker pro database, and generally organize all
computer related items. Sounds simple, eh?
Well, seems the Center also has a IBM Lab, full of 386 machines. The
server is some small company computer maker brand. (who, oh by the way,
went out of business a year ago) Anyway, this IBM lab is running on
Novell 3.31, while the Mac lab is run on a PowerMac 8150 running system
7.5.3 with built in networking.
The Mac lab is always in use, and needed some TLC. But it still worked
fine! The IBM lab, however, looks in better shape. I asked the director
why that was, and he told me "No one ever uses it". So, I checked the IBM
user log in Novell, and sure enough, the system has sat idle for over
seven months! When I asked their technology guru why this was, he said
that it was because the CD-ROM drive for the server was not supported by
Novell, and thus all the software they got for the IBM lab could not be
used.
My recommendation? Sell all the IBM PC's and install a second Mac lab.
They will do just that next year.
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"A PC On Your Mac -- For Only $99!!!"
>From now until October 15, 1996, Insignia is offering all EvangeList
subscribers SoftPC Turbo for Power Macintosh for just $99...plus shipping
and handling.
..Imagine the possibilities...
With SoftPC Turbo, you've suddenly opened the door to use your Power Mac
to:
- enjoy a panorama of education, edutainment, reference, and multimedia
software that operates in Windows 95, Windows or DOS ... even games - run
scores of productivity-boosting business applications for the PC - log-on
to PC networks and check Windows-based email - access databases and
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In short, SoftPC Turbo gives you all the advantages of two computers,
without the cost of a Mac AND a PC on your desk!
SoftPC Turbo IS the engine for SoftWindows -- the award-winning
cross-platform solution for the Power Mac.
If you want to run:
DOS programs -- just add DOS
Windows programs -- simply add Windows 3.1 (which requires DOS) Windows
95 programs -- add the Windows 95 Upgrade
Now you can install any PC application on your platform of choice -- THE
MAC!
Try it out...and if for any reason you are not completely delighted,
return your purchase within 30 days for a full refund of your purchase
price.
To take advantage of this great deal, call Insignia Solutions immediately
at 1-800-848-7677, or fax your order to (408) 327-6272. For availability
in Europe, please call +44-131-458-6849. You can also send an email to
maccs@isinc.insignia.com. Please reference offer: EVANG1. (Add $9.95
shipping and handling.)
But don't forget, this special one-time offer expires on October 15th.
mac.1419madamov,
DataStream Imaging Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the GymnastXTA
suite of tools for pre-press professionals. The GymnastXT tools are a
major step forward in productivity and ease-of-use for publishers who use
AdobeA Portable Document Format (PDFA) files for cross-platform document
exchange. GymnastXT unites QuarkXPress, the industry leader in desktop
pre-press, with Adobepis PDF, the industry leading cross-platform
document exchange format.
The first product scheduled for release is GymnastXT, an XTensionA for
QuarkXPressA which allows users to import PDF documents directly into
XPress as Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files. The images can then be
cropped and separated like any other graphics. GymnastXT converts the
selected page from the PDF document into an EPS graphic and imports the
EPS file into the selected picture box in one easy step. This will save
graphic designers and layout personnel the hours of clumsy conversions
and work-arounds that are now required.
GymnastXT will be released early in the fourth quarter of 1996. Other
products in the suite will follow including GymnastXTendA which will
import a PDF file as a QuarkXPress document, allowing it to be edited and
modified. GymnastXTend is expected to be released in the first half of
1997.
"The beautiful thing about GymnastXT is its cross-platform ability. We
can take a PDF file created on Windows, Mac, or UNIX and bring it
directly into XPress. All the font and graphic file issues are resolved
and itpis completely transparent to the user." Sam Moore, President /
DataStream Imaging Systems, Inc.
Available for the Macintosh and PPC platforms for use with QuarkXPress
3.31 or greater, and ATMA. GymnastXT will be available through DataStream
Imaging Systems, Inc and XChange of San Francisco. The expected release
date is by the end of September, 1996.
DataStream Imaging Systems, Inc. is a software developer specializing in
tools for digital publishing systems. Other products include SXetch PadA
the illustration XTension for QuarkXPress, Step & Flex-ItA flexo-graphic
pre-press XTension, and Net Express for FDDI fiber networks running with
the StallionA board.
All names and trademarks are the property of their registered holders.
mac.1423madamov,
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 96 15:55:18 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: Netscape Uses Mac!
Message-ID: <199609012250.PAA03233@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Internet
This tidbit is from:
<voidmstr@primenet.com>
I am a member of Netscape's Developer's Edge program and got the first
DevEdge CD from Netscape in today's snail mail.
I double-clicked on the CD and found a lot of HTML files inside
(d'oh!)---almost all of them *created with BBEdit.*
BBEdit is the Mac-only application overwhelmingly preferred by
professional (Mac) WWW developers.
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mac.1424madamov,
Date: Tue, 3 Sep 96 09:10:24 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: How could I not post this one?
Message-ID: <199609031605.JAA17577@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better, Keyword: Advocacy, Windows
Daymares
This tidbit is from:
<williams2@miworld.net> (Erin Williams)
Sorta long, so bear with me.
I work at a Radio Station in Maryland, and the Mrs. brought a Mac Classic
into the marriage. Funny little Mac, 2 MG of RAM, 40MG HD. Could barely
run Pagemaker 4.0, slowslowslow. Dependable little guy, though. Bought a
cheap modem, got a compuserve account and looked forward to another
computer...
MEANWHILE....
the radio station decides to go digital audio to disk, lose tape, and
network the studios, traffic and billing. Natch the engineer opts for PC
Compatibles. because...
1. Windows dominates business world
2. MAC has a small market share, will be gone by Christmas
3. Billing is already DOS
4. Traffic Ditto
5. blahblahblah
6. because I'm the engineer, dammit!
sametime...
My coworkers discover that the fliers, posters, reports and memos I'm
making on the Classic are way kewl. Soon, all the station peripherals are
happening in my music room, INCLUDING databases for sales, fliers,
proposals and I'm getting swamped. I get promoted to Sales Manager which
means...
I CAN AFFORD A NEW COMPUTER!
*back at the ranch*
Radio station adds TWO more PC's, running Windows 3.1 to handle faxes,
Internet Connectivity, scanning and ad layout for our magazine, email and
website. ((and in the hope of bring all the proposals, fliers, databases,
reports and posters back to work so I have to be in the building! (s)))
~B~U~T~
a small problem rears its ugly head. THESE THINGS SUCKED! we used the
reboot button 6 or 7 times a day. The fax manager can never remember its
default settings, I learn for the first time what a 'memory parity error'
is, the LAN goes down two or three times a month, files get lost, files
get corrupted, files get..? and init,bat exe wps 8 letter names
noncasesensitive gee look at that printer output blues. Guess where the
page work wound up? My House? Silly little Mac Classic with 9" screen?
Good Guess.
Then...the overnight guy who's a big PC hound announces that WIN95 will
rescue us all...the longhaired DOS veteran who's helped keep this whole
thing together promises that B. Gates will run in to our rescue, drive
the nail through the MAC coffin and be the one world leader. so....we
wait. and we wait. and we wait for windows 95 and when it ships, PC hound
is there first, to add to his fiery home system this wonder product. As
soon as he boots up, he'll bring it in and solve the station woes.
((I wait my new computer purchase to see what happens))
2 long sleepless nights later, PC hound mournfully announces that WIN95
has disabled his CD-ROM and Modem, and he can't get them back, and he
can't deinstall the wonder product either. OK.
ONE WEEK LATER
PC hound has a lifetime phone call with 10 or 11 MS support guys who
blame his asian drivers on the CD and Modem (not on supported list). He
gets a BILL for $125.00 from MS, and NOTHING is yet fixed. "You shouldn't
have tried it yourself", he's told and shuffled to the nearest
authorized. OK
3 days LATER
The nearest authorized is pleased to announce that everything is up and
running. But oh opps. HIS HARD DRIVE was wiped clean, he has no programs,
no files and sorry about that. This guy is slamming furniture around. and
he's a bigtime veggie buddhist type. But he gets his fiery system back
with as much shareware and freeware as the nearest authorized can find to
keep HIMSELF outta smallclaims court.
*The Engineer Rules*
NO WAY WIN95 is getting near his stuff. (and rebootrebootrebootreboot)
continues.
So I, being the prudent wise and cheap guy I am, buy a refurbished
Performa 6200 CD, Apple InterNet connectivity, an additional 16 MG of RAM
and a chocolate shake for $1,600 from the SAME nearest authorized. Some
software is missing. Hey this machine lacks some CD bundles. Mrs makes
ONE call to Apple who ships SAMEDAY, everything the refurbished had
stolen at the wholesaler, gives a 12 month warranty, 7.5.3.rev 2 and wins
my undying love.
now here's the funny part.
PC Hound & Station Engineer........*sneer*
1. Apple is going under.
2. You coulda gottem more punch for your buck with a clone.
3. You knowingly bought a discontinued chip and box REFURBISHED from a
dying company from a nearby authorized who's proven inept...
4. its a MAC?!? WHYDDJA DO THAT?
CAN YOU BELIEVE? and best of all, PC Hound looks at me last week and
sighs..."wish i could get that stupid MS Network logo off my screen". so
that's my story. thanks for reading this LONG true post. I gotta go do
next quarter's projection report on my friendly reliable outdated 603
refurbished it'll be unsupported 10% market share Performa.
Oh. and if you're curious about the silly little monochrome 2MG RAM 40 MG
HD toy that got me my job? Not For Sale. At Any Price.
________________
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<http://www.evangelist.macaddict.com/> and join the EvangeList mailing
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mac.1425madamov,
DealBITS-023-02-Sep-96
======================
After spending the morning re-painting portions of the house,
it's time to turn our thoughts to DealBITS. This issue brings
you new and old deals. Pacific Coast Software joins us with a
discount on its new SiteEdit Pro, a program webmasters should
check out. Nisus Software is also new this week, with a $99
CD-ROM containing all current Nisus software.
New deals from MacWorks include discounts on an external CD-ROM
drive, Geoport, or 14" monitor. Small Dog Electronics chimes in
with issue specials for a Performa 6300 CD and an external
CD-ROM drive. (MacWorks's drive costs a little more than Small
Dog's, but MacWorks is selling a new drive; Small Dog a
refurbished drive.) Small Dog has a smattering of other deals,
including a FileMaker Pro 2.1/Claris Organizer 1.0 CD bundle.
MacGurus brings us a selection of really cheap RAM, including
PowerBook RAM.
Celestin Software returns with its Apprentice 5 CD-ROM, and
Wisdom Quest Multimedia is still offering eLibrary 96 for $10.
Finally, in Zomething From the Editors, I discuss how to
acquire a free, legitimate copy of Now Startup Manager 7.0.
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to bringing dee511a3e637a@[204.57.157.10]>
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Date: Mon, 2 Sep 1996 16:13:23 -0700
To: matt@tidbits.com (Matt Neuburg)
From: "Adam C. Engst" <ace@tidbits.com>
Subject: Re: web site, plan of attack
Cc: Geoff Duncan <geoff@tidbits.com>, Tonya Engst <tonya@tidbits.com>
KjDe - The Nisus Collection on CD-ROMJ║ĆYŹBCK2924525918ž°
Pacific Coast Software - SiteEdit Pro <- WEBMASTERS!
Small Dog Electronics - Performa 6300CD, external CD-ROM drive
Wisdom Quest Multimedia Inc. - eLibrary 96 CD-ROM
Zomething From the Editors - Now Startup Manager
dealbits.023mac.1426madamov,
TidBITS#343/02-Sep-96
=====================
This issue of TidBITS goes straight for your synapses, with essays
on whether Apple and Be have a future together and the increasing
complexities involved in maintaining a Mac. Adam weighs in with
a glowing review of Web Ninja, Tonya writes about the new sixth
edition of the Macintosh Bible, and we bring you news about
Internet Config 1.3, Netscape Navigator for Cyberdog, OpenDoc
1.1, and numerous personal Web servers.
Topics:
MailBITS/02-Sep-96
There Be Rumors in Them Thar Hills
Peachpit Updates the Bible
Attack of the Web Ninja
Musing About Ease of Use
tidbits.343mac.1428madamov,
This special offer is from:
<paul@nisus-soft.com> (Paul Cary)
For a limited time, you can get "The Nisus Collection," a compilation of
ALL Nisus Software's Macintosh products for just $99.00 on a single CD.
BUT YOU MUST HURRY! This offer expires 15-Sep-96.
The Nisus Collection Includes:
* Nisus Writer 4.1.6: The word processor that's powerful, flexible and
surprisingly easy to learn and use. Includes online help. We recommend
that you also purchase the $25 printed manual.
* MailKeeper[tm] 1.0.2 - Your Email Solution: The most efficient way to
store and retrieve information such as email, text clippings, URLs, and
electronic addresses.
* QUED/M[tm] 3.0.1: The only choice for text editing. Ideal for automatic
massaging of text files, including databases.
* MacQWERTY 3.1: Allows you to easily switch your keyboard to a Dvorak
layout, or any custom layout, within your favorite applications.
* Nisus Compact 3.4: This streamlined version of Nisus Writer capitalizes
on innate Nisus strengths but demands less memory and disk space.
* Nisus Man Screen Saver: Designed for Nisus enthusiasts who just can't
get far enough away from Microsoft and the Evil Empire.
* Nisus Writer Dictionaries:
Super Dictionary:
Legal
Medical
Geographical
Biographical
Scientific
Technical
Definition
French
German
Spanish
Italian
Mention MacWay/EvangeList when your order.
Nisus Software
619/481-1477
800/890-3030
<sales@nisus-soft.com
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Director of Marketing
Nisus Software Inc.
481-1477 x104
paul@nisus-soft.com
http://www.nisus-soft.com
mac.1427madamov,
Corel Customer Service has been taking pre-release orders for the Corel
version of WordPerfect 3.5. I am pleased to announce that Corel
WordPerfect 3.5 for Macintosh WILL ship August 31, 1996 (allow a few days
for product to arrive at a dealer near you)!
If you have the Novell version of WordPerfect 3.5 you can get the new
Corel version one of two ways.
1- Download the update installer from our ftp site
(ftp.corel.com/pub/WordPerfect/WordPerfect/WPMac/Updates) or CompuServe
(GO WPMac). The updater only updates the WordPerfect application and does
not include the bonus software (fonts, clip art, MasterJuggler Pro, etc.)
that Corel has added to the full package. The updater has temporarily
been removed while we test a new update installer (for more information
see http://www.corel.com/support/mac/update.htm)
2- Novell 3.5 users can purchase a Corel WordPerfect 3.5 replacement CD
for $24.95 by calling Customer Service at (800)77-COREL or (800)772-6735,
providing their Novell license number and asking for the $24.95 CD. This
gives them all the bonus software included in the new Corel package. This
does not include a new manual (no editing changes have been made to the
manual). This offer is only available from Corel Customer Service!
Corel also offers a competitive trade-up from any Macintosh full featured
word processor to Corel WordPerfect for $89.95. This offer is available
at your local reseller and Corel Customer Service. Academic pricing is
also available from your local reseller.
The Corel Macintosh Team wants to hear from you! Contact us at
"mactalk@corel.com." We cannot always guarantee a reply, we can guarantee
that your message will be read by the people at Corel directly
responsible for WordPerfect for Macintosh in Engineering, Marketing and
Support.
mac.1429madamov,
Apple Redefines Internet Interface, Ease of Use with Project X Browser
Plug-In
Project X Offers Visual 3D Interface for Navigating Web Based on Open
"Meta Content Format" Standard
CUPERTINO, Calif.,--Sept. 3, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced a
3D browser plug-in code-named Project X for both Macintosh and Windows
platforms which dramatically improves ease of use for Internet user
interface and navigation. Project X supports an open industry standard,
Meta Content Format (MCF), for finding information on the Internet. In
addition, Apple announced that Yahoo! and CNET: The Computer Network have
implementation plans for the new technology.
Project X is a 3D information navigation system that allows users to
effortlessly explore Internet or intranet websites and desktop content.
The 3D interface greatly improves web navigation by making the structure
of web content immediately apparent to users.
Underlying this intuitive user interface is the advanced MCF technology,
which is an open standard format used to represent a wide range of
information about content. It describes information that can include web
pages, gopher and ftp files, email, and structured databases, allowing
webmasters to make their content available through a variety of views to
outside audiences. MCF is both platform and application independent.
"Computer users need MCF because enormous amounts of information from
databases and other sources are appearing on both Internet and intranet
web sites," said Larry Tesler, vice president of Apple's AppleNet
division. "Navigating through a complex web site full of structured
content such as linked HTML pages and searchable databases can be a
daunting task. To ease this burden, Apple is taking a leadership role in
defining and developing the MCF standard.
"Apple wants to create new opportunities for software developers at the
same time as we make the Internet easier to use for everyone," added
Tesler. "We believe that MCF can play a similar role in the industry to
the HTML standard. As HTML is to the displayed page, MCF is to structured
content. The wide adoption of a structured content standard can catalyze
the creation of a wealth of tools that enable organizations to bring both
new information and legacy data to their intranets and to the public
Internet."
Project X
The Project X browser plug-in for Macintosh and Windows is a 3-D viewer
that allows users to "fly-through" MCF Internet information spaces in a
manner similar to a 3D game interface.
Until now, to gain a sense of the structure and contents of a web site, a
visitor had to click a lot of links and wait for pages to
download--unless, that is, the web site author or webmaster had
painstakingly designed and constructed a custom site map. Project X helps
webmasters by allowing them to create site maps automatically. Project X
helps web surfers by providing a standard, easily-recognizable 3D map of
a web site. The pre-release version of the Project X plug-in for
Macintosh and Windows runs in Netscape Navigator, Apple's Cyberdog, and
Microsoft Internet Explorer.
"We've provided the browser plug-in for both the Windows and Macintosh
platforms because we want to provide cross-platform, open solutions for
the MCF format," added Tesler. "Apple's approach to the Internet is to
develop technology that leverages our leadership position in ease of use
and multimedia; Project X is an example of our Internet ease-of-use
solutions, and we have more products in the works."
Third-Party Support for MCF and Project X
Yahoo!, the popular online guide to the Internet, and CNET: The Computer
Network, an online news service based in San Francisco, have both made
their web sites MCF-compliant, and are supporters of the Project X viewer
technology.
"The MCF format is great technology, and its flair is its ability to
merge a user's desktop with the Internet," said Kevin Edwards, senior
multimedia producer for CNET: The Computer Network. "Many times users
just don't know where they want to go on the Internet. The 3-D metaphor
is ideal because the locations spread out before you, and you can change
course easily--you just can't do this with text links."
"Yahoo! is the first navigational guide for the web that is MCF
compliant, and it offers a great viewing option for our users," said Tim
Brady, director of production for Yahoo! Inc. "The full version of
Project X goes to the Yahoo! web site front page as its default, and the
user can easily search Yahoo! and the web or browse through the
comprehensive Yahoo! directory."
Price and Availability
The pre-release version of the Project X plug-in for Macintosh and
Windows is currently distributed solely via the Apple web site at no cost
for personal use. Further pricing information and distribution agreements
will be announced in the future.
Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks and
AppleNet and Cyberdog are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1430madamov,
Apple Reveals QuickTime for Windows Road Map Development Effort
Co-development Activities with Macromedia, Media 100, and Truevision
Bring Full Feature Set of QuickTime to the Windows Platform
SAN FRANCISCO--Sept. 3, 1996--Apple Computer Inc., along with Macromedia
Inc., the Media 100 group of Data Translation, and Truevision, today
announced plans to collaborate on implementing the complete QuickTime
Application Programming Interface (API) feature set for Microsoft Windows
95 and Windows NT.
For the first time, developers will be able to use QuickTime to not only
playback digital media, but also to create and edit content on the
Windows platform. QuickTime, a pervasive industry standard for broadcast,
Internet and CD-ROM content authoring, playback and delivery, is a
multiplatform architecture for storing, editing and playing synchronized
video, sound, music, graphics, and text.
By bringing the full feature set of QuickTime to the Windows platform,
developers will be able to create their content once on either a
Macintosh or Windows-based system, and deliver that same content across
multiple platforms without having to run separate development efforts.
Developers will save time and money while delivering their content in a
consistent manner to a larger audience. Apple has supported QuickTime for
playback of digital media on the Windows platform since 1992.
When it ships from Apple, the enhanced version of QuickTime for Windows
is expected to be the first multiplatform, high-performance, open
architecture for manipulating, distributing and handling high-quality
digital video on personal computers running Windows and Windows NT. Apple
is jointly developing this new version of QuickTime for Windows with a
group of industry-leading digital video developers. Macromedia,
Truevision, and Media 100 will provide their multiplatform development
experience and testing to ensure the highest possible performance from
the software. All three companies plan to use QuickTime as the core
technology in their forthcoming products for both the Mac OS and the
Windows platform. "With today's announcement, QuickTime takes a
significant leap forward," said Marco Landi, Apple's chief operating
officer. "QuickTime for Windows will revolutionize digitial video
creation and playback by enabling developers to create once and deliver
across multiple platforms. This QuickTime development project marks the
first step in Apple's plans to move all of its core interactive
multimedia technologies--something we call the QuickTime Media Layer--to
key industry operating systems such as Windows, OS/2, and UNIX," added
Landi.
"Having truly multiplatform technology for both creation and playback is
a major win for PC developers everywhere," said Ellen Hancock, Apple's
chief technology officer and executive vice president of Research &
Development. "For the first time, developers can build next generation
software on our open QuickTime middleware and feel confident that they
can save time and money while getting their products into customer hands
more quickly and efficiently."
Today QuickTime for the Mac OS supports multiple data types, including
video, sound, graphics, animation, text, music/MIDI, MPEG, and sprite 3D,
with the ability to synchronize all the media types to a common time
base. With this release, Apple plans to make all these features Win32
compatible. Content publishers of high-quality, high-data rate and full
screen video will be able to use QuickTime to produce broadcast-quality
productions on either Macintosh or Windows-based personal computers.
Joint Collaboration with Developers
To ensure compatibility and a timely release, Apple, Macromedia Inc.,
Media 100, and Truevision have agreed to a joint development schedule,
shared specifications and engineering efforts. Apple plans to began a
widespread beta software seeding program in the late fall. At that time,
interested developers can participate in the final testing and
compatibility phase.
"QuickTime is the first technology on the Windows platform to allow
off-the-shelf software, like ours, to meet the needs of the professional
video production market," said Tim Myers, director of Video Product
Marketing for Macromedia. "With QuickTime, we can get instant playback of
cuts and transitions, instant print-to-tape, high data rates--resulting
in high quality images, synchronized audio, and more. We also get true
hardware independence, allowing us to focus on features instead of
drivers. Besides, our engineering team has a five-year history with the
technology and engineers at Apple."
"We are singularly committed to QuickTime as the dynamic media technology
for Media 100, and are investing in the engineering effort to speed the
complete implementation of QuickTime on the Windows NT platform," said
John Molinari, vice president and general manager of Data Translation's
Multimedia Group. "QuickTime is the only viable technology for real-world
professional digital video because it works today, and has the robust
feature set required for digital video applications. QuickTime is how we
plan to deliver seamless, multiplatform digital video authoring to Media
100 users."
"Truevision has been working very closely with Apple on QuickTime for
over six years," said Laurin Herr, vice president of Strategic
Development at Truevision. "We will actively cooperate to advance the
state-of-the-art of QuickTime and continue to work with Apple and
developers, including Macromedia to support multiplatform consistency."
The results of QuickTime's capabilities, coupled with the ease-of-use and
power of Apple's Power Macintosh computers, can be seen throughout the
industry. Apple is the leader in many creative industry segments as
evidenced by the following: 62 percent of all CD-ROM authoring is done
using a Macintosh*; 60 percent of all digital music is created on a
Macintosh**; 45 percent to 50 percent of all digital video creation is
done on a Macintosh*** ; 41 percent of all web content authoring is done
using a Macintosh****; 30 percent of all film and video post production
work is done on a Macintosh*****; and 20 percent of the web servers in
use today are Macintosh******.
Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry
and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based
on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software,
personal digital assistants and Internet content. Headquartered in
Cupertino, California, Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets
solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education,
consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government
customers in more than 140 countries.
Macromedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACR) is the leading provider of cross-platform
software tools for web publishing, multimedia, and graphics.
Headquartered in San Francisco, only Macromedia delivers a complete,
affordable set of software tools for digital media creation and delivery
anywhere. Macromedia's award-winning products for Windows, Macintosh, and
the Internet are available to business, education, and government
customers worldwide in more than 50 countries. Additional information on
Macromedia is available on the Internet at http://www.macromedia.com/
Media 100 products constitute a family of digital media authoring systems
that couple broadcast image/audio quality with a complete set of tools
for video and multimedia production in an open system environment. Media
100 products empower video and communications professionals to compose
their own programs from start to finish, with low overhead costs, all on
one system. Approximately 7,000 Media 100 systems have been installed
worldwide since the product first shipped in late 1993. Users of Media
100 systems range from broadcasters like MTV and the BBC to corporations
like Duracell and Lufthansa, universities, government offices, and
creative individuals who produce video programs, multimedia titles and
animations from their home suites. Media 100 products are manufactured by
The Multimedia Group, a business unit of Data Translation, Inc.
(Marlboro, MA., USA). Data Translation's common stock is listed on the
NASDAQ National Market under the symbol "DATX."
Truevision is the leader in desktop video for business and broadcast and
offers a full range of videographics products for personal computers,
including Apple Power Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms. The
company pioneered the videographics industry in 1984 and remains a market
and technology leader. For additional information, contact: Truevision,
2500 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051, or call 1-800-522-8783.
Truevision product information is available on the Web at:
www.truevision.com/ and via Truevision's faxback system at
1-800-522-8783. The phone number for the company's international faxback
system is 317-577-8788.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, and QuickTime
are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Data Translation, Media
100 and the Media 100 logo are registered trademarks of Data Translation,
Inc. Product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia,
Inc., as indicated. Truevision, TARGA and BRAVADO are registered
trademarks of Truevision. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1431mikis,
-> #1429, madamov+> Apple Redefines Internet Interface, Ease of Use with Project X Browser
+> Plug-In
Jel to ovo? ;) Malopre skinuto sa http://mcf.research.apple.com. Verzija
za PowerMac, originalno ime fajla: ProjectXPlugInPPC_sit.hqx
pxp_ppc.hqxmac.1432mikis,
Project X Browser Plugin, verzija za M68K Mekove. Originalno ime fajla:
ProjectXPlugIn68K_sit.hqx
pxp_m68k.hqxmac.1433mikis,
ProjectX Plugin Quick Start Guide
ProjectX Standalone Application Quick Start
Guide
How to Install & Use ProjectX Plug-in
Requirements:
* Computer running Mac OS (PowerPC or 68K
with an FPU) or Windows NT or Windows 95.
* CyberDog 1.1, Netscape Navigator (2.0 or
higher) or Internet Explorer.
* The ProjectX Plug-in.
Installation:
1. Download and place ProjectX Plugin in the
CyberDog, Netscape Navigator or Internet
Explorer Plug-in folder. Windows users,
make sure you unzip the file first!
Note: Irrespective of your browser, what
you need is the Netscape Plugin. The same
plugin can be used by all three browsers.
2. Start CyberDog, Netscape Navigator or
Internet Explorer (or restart if already
loaded). Windows users : make sure that
your display is set to 16 bit color, or
else, the XSpaces will appear very dull.
ProjectX Plugin will now be available to view
XSpace enabled web sites from within your
navigator. Here are some XSpaced web sites.
Find out how you can create a fly-through map
of your web site.
Note: This is the Guide for the plugin. If you
downloaded a whole folder, you downloaded the
standalone application and not the plugin. Go
here for the Guide for the standalone
application. Depending on the platform, the
plugin is called ProjectXPlugInPPC,
ProjectXPlugIn68K or npProjX.dll. The
standalone application is called Project X.
Fly Through the Internet
Using your mouse & keyboard, you can fly
through a 3D representation of the Internet.
This technology prototype will allow you to
move forward, backward and laterally within the
Project X window. (We call the contents of the
window the XSpace.)
Navigating
* To fly forward, or "into" the space, hold
down the mouse button.
* To fly backward, or out of the space, hold
down the command key and the mouse button.
(On Windows, use the control key and left
mouse button.)
* To accelerate you movement through space,
add the shift key.
* To rapidly accelerate your movement
through space, add the control key (on
Windows, the alt-key).
* To 'steer,' put the mouse on the black
background, hold the mouse button down and
move the mouse toward where you want to
go.
* To 'jump' to a node, double click on it.
Clicking once on the node will highlight
it for other operations described in the
menu tour below.
* To open a page, double click on it. The
page will be opened in a new window. On
the Macintosh, if you hold the command key
down, the page will be opened in the same
window.
Take a tour of the ProjectX Plug-in menus
Using our menu tour, quickly learn about
Project X Plug-in's capabilities and how to
take advantage of them.
mac.1434madamov,
-> #1431, mikis
> Jel to ovo? ;)
Jeste. B) Nego, sledeći put me kontaktiraj pre nego što šibneš. HQX fajl na
Sezam. To ti je isto kao kad bi uploadovao .UUE fajl za PC. Sad će čika Miki
ovo da skine, dekodira BinHex, uploaduje nadležnima da ga ture u direktorijum,
a tvoje poruke ozvezdiči kako fajlovi ne bi zauzimali duplo mesta na Sezamovim
diskovima.
mac.1435madamov,
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 01:08:30 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Two Must Reads!
Message-ID: <960904010830_515528147@emout10.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
Two must reads from:
<oepfner@intr.net> (Patrick Hoepfner)
____________________
<http://www.pcweek.com/news/0826/27egrov.html>
"SAN FRANCISCO -- Intel Corp. CEO Andy Grove admitted today that Plug and
Play technology hasn't lived up to all of its promises and the Universal
Serial Bus probably won't, either."
____________________
<http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/story/story_294.html>
Why Spending a Little More Can Cost a Lot Less
Jesse Berst, Editorial Director ZD Net AnchorDesk Tuesday, September 03,
1996
"Buying computers is like a game. Object: Get the most bang for the buck.
Trouble is, the rules change without warning. Fail to notice and you can
lose big.
..
Going forward, you should concentrate on total cost of ownership, not
sticker price."
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mac.1436madamov,
PACIFIC COAST SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES SITEEDIT PRO Multi-user, file upload
version of Pacific Coast's popular Web server software for allowing
remote HTML editing within your browser.
SiteEdit Pro expands upon Pacific Coast Software's popular Web server CGI
SiteEdit, which allows remote HTML editing from within any standard Web
browser, and allows multi-user password protected access, file upload,
and remote Web page creation. SiteEdit Pro will allow you to specify
individual editing capabilities to multiple users. This allows service
providers, or Webmasters, to easily allow their clients restricted access
to edit their files. SiteEdit Pro's password capabilities will easily
allow a large number of users individual access to any folder on your Web
server. All administration is done via a forms based Web interface.
SiteEdit Pro takes advantage of WebStar's plug-in technology.
SiteEdit's ability to edit HTML files is augmented by the ability to
upload HTML documents, and supporting graphic files, from within the
browser as well (for browsers that support file upload). Thus you are
able to completely avoid using FTP for standard server maintenance. Since
you are editing and placing graphics from within your browser, you can
easily view the effects of your changes - instantly.
SiteEdit Pro is available for Macintosh and Windows Web servers. A UNIX
version will be available late September. SiteEdit Pro is $179.00. All
our web utiltiy products are available directly from Pacific Coast
Software's Web site at http://www.pacific-coast.com or by calling
619-675-1106.
As a special offer for MacWay Talk List the price for SiteEdit Pro is
$99. Please go directly to the URL
"http://www.pacific-coast.com/PCSOnline/MacWayEntry.html" to purchase on
line or call. The special pricing will only be good until 9/30/96.
mac.1438madamov,
Apple Delivers New Internet-Ready Apple Color OneScanner
Cupertino, Calif.--Sept. 5, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today unveiled its
new Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30, the first flatbed scanner for the
Macintosh market to offer Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to
HyperText Markup Language (HTML) conversion, a necessity for any user
eager to scan documents for placement on the Internet.
Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 OCR to HTML conversion is a direct result
of an exclusive software bundling agreement with Xerox for its TextBridge
3.0h software. Users simply scan a document, apply OCR, and seamlessly
drag-and-drop HTML to their web authoring application within Apple's new
OneScanner Dispatcher software.
"The Color OneScanner 1200/30 is Apple's first flatbed scanner that meets
the demanding requirements of publishing professionals," said Kathi Fox,
director of product marketing for Apple's Imaging Peripherals Systems.
"The Color OneScanner 1200/30 offers integrated web authoring
capabilities and supports positive and negative film scanning with
negative-to-positive automated conversion (with optional Transparent
Media Adaptor). These advantages deliver superior image quality with the
ease of use long associated with Apple's imaging peripheral products."
Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 users will enjoy a 600 x 1200 optical
resolution and a 4800 x 4800 interpolated resolution for improved OCR
accuracy and scanning small areas at high resolutions. For superior image
quality, the Apple Color OneScanner provides 30-bit depth color, which
recognizes over 1 billion colors, a significant advancement over 24-bit
scanners.
Scanning is Easier with Apple's New OneScanner Dispatcher 2.0 Software
The Apple Color OneScanner ships with Apple's OneScanner Dispatcher 2.0,
a new version of software that provides an effortless, central guide to
many functions such as scanning, image editing, OCR, printing, faxing,
copying, and archiving/retrieval.
The OneScanner Dispatcher 2.0 interface enables users to choose their
desired function from a selection of easy-to-use buttons. The Scan button
launches the scanner plug-in interface; Scan Router allows the user to
make copies of the scan or send faxes by calling up the fax/modem
application without writing to the hard drive, saving time; Image Editor
gives the user functionality to edit images; and Archive provides the
user with document management for image or document storage and retrieval.
The Dispatcher 2.0 interface also includes drag-and-drop destination
support for seamless integration to OCR, word processing, web authoring,
presentation, image editing, and DTP applications as well as faxing and
printing.
Bundled Software
The Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 includes several popular software
bundles for users to take full advantage of the scanner's capabilities.
ColorSync 2.1 provides users with the closest possible match between what
is scanned, seen on the monitor, and printed. ColorSync 2.1 enhancements
over version 2.01 include the following:
-- New Color Profiles 3 new color profiles for flatbed, negative, and
positive scanning -- Named Color Space Support Create profiles for
Pantone, Toyo, or Truematch inksets to create custom colors with
ColorSync fidelity -- Performance: Faster, 16-bit performance for PICT
files A new, faster algorithm for transformations Now able to identify
various profiles and use them as a reference -- Enhanced Postscript
support: Streamlined processing for Postscript New support for PACT format
In addition to its ground-breaking Internet capabilities, Xerox
TextBridge 3.0h is also considered the industry's most accurate and
reliable OCR application. TextBridge converts scanned documents into
editable text for use in popular applications and ships with dictionaries
in French, German, Spanish, and English.
Kai's Power Tools 3.0 SE, Photoshop-compatible plug-in filters bundled
with the Apple Color OneScanner, consists of three user interfaces with
10 preset filters per user interface allowing the user to apply
gradients, textures, spheres, and pixel effects to design fractal-based
images--or manipulate existing images within Apple OneScanner Dispatcher
or any Photoshop plug-in architecture-based image editing application.
Convolver 1.0 SE allows the user to generate effects such as blur,
sharpen, emboss, edge detection, unsharp masking, and other useful image
manipulation tools with 200 levels of undo. It also works within
Dispatcher or any Photoshop plug-in architecture-based image edit
applications.
Options
Apple offers an Automatic Document Feeder option, designed for Apple
Color OneScanner users who want to automatically process up to 20 legal
size sheets of paper, for scan-routing or OCR.
An optional Transparent Media Adapter scans positive and negative film
from 35mm to 8" x 11" and automatically converts negative images to
positive.
Price and Availability
The Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 is available immediately in the United
States and is scheduled for worldwide availability by Oct. 1, 1996.
Although Apple does not establish retail prices for its products, we
estimate the Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 and options will sell in the
United States for approximately the following prices:
Model
Price* Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30
$799-849 Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 Automatic Document Feeder
$299-349 Apple Color OneScanner 1200/30 Transparent Media Adapter
$449-499
*Estimated U.S. dealer prices.
Apple, the Apple logo, and ColorSync are registered trademarks and Color
OneScanner is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TextBridge and Xerox
are registered trademarks of Xerox Corporation. All other brand names and
companies mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1439madamov,
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 96 11:23:07 -0700
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: Mac vs. Windows Email Server
Message-ID: <199609051818.LAA29481@solutions.apple.com>
This tidbit is from:
<davistv@iac.net>
File this under under "How hard could it possibly be on a PC to...":
Just wanted to relate a comparison of how easy it was to install a mail
server for the macs in our office, and how difficult it was to get the PC
users in the office connected.
We have an office of 24 people, about 40/60 Mac to PC. The PC users have
had Lan email for years, while us mac users had to look on longingly...
It wasn't that the software wasn't available. It costs over $1000 for a
multi-user Mac mail client package from Novell. To say the least, we
weren't in a position to buy.
I stumbled upon a great piece of software called CommuniGate
(http://www.stalker.com/) by Stalker Software that provides LAN mail for
5 users free of charge. Internet email gateways are also available that
are used in a plug-in fashion. Installing and getting my free 5 users
working on the local network was cake. In ten minutes I had the system
installed. I restarted, added the accounts for each user via the Users &
Groups control panel, enabled their accounts on the server, and installed
the client in each mac. Time spent: A little over 90 minutes. LAN email
worked perfectly. Next, I installed the POP and SMTP internet email
gateways, restarted and set them up. After a little fumbling and finally
reading the server's documentation (!), I had it up and running.
It was an easy sell to the office staff. We registered a license for 25
users a few days later after we were sure everything was working
properly. Adding the remaining mac users in our office was even faster
since I knew what I was doing. We were all set up and emailing away.
Then the agony began.
The PC users wanted to have internet email access as well. The problem
was, every PC in the office was on Novell Netware, which didn't have any
TCP/IP services installed whatsoever. We called in the "pros." *THREE
DAYS* of work and untold dollars later, they finally figured out how to
get the PC's to use TCP routed through the server. Of course, I still had
to install the TCP software on -each and every- machine myself... That
has been in progress for over 2 days now. (BTW, if anyone wants to see
what an archaic OS is, look through config.sys and autoexec.bat files.
You'll find that DOS/Windows is about as sharp as a marble. No... on
second thought, marbles are much sharper...)
The people at Stalker software really were life-savers here. They helped
me figure out how to set up a second CommuniGate server that would talk
to the PC clients, and how to route incoming and outgoing internet email
to the right server. I imagine they now have plenty of great stories
about angry Mac users struggling to set up PC's to use standards that
were invented for the PC community in the first place.
So here we are. We had complete mac internet email after an expenditure
of $300. It took 3 days of high-priced computer consultant time, 2 days
of my time, and a wide variety of band-aids and duct tape to get the pee
cee users to the same level of usability as our macs.
So, of course, my next action was to ask management: "Now tell me again
how we're going to save money by buying more PC's?"
Troy Davis
P.S. - My next project is to get everyone on the web... Vicom's Internet
Gateway (http://www.vicom.com) software works well, I hear. I'm wondering
if it would be worth the time to try to set up the PC's, or if it would
be more cost-effective to dump them for used Mac IIci's and Quadra 6xx
machines instead. :-)
________________________
Troy Davis, Webmaster
Mann Bukvic Gatch Partners
205 West 4th Street Suite 1130
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
USA 513.241.4444
http://www.slipstream.com
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mac.1437madamov,
Apple Wins Coveted National Technology Award in Singapore
Award Recognizes Apple's R&D Focus on Asian-Language Computing
SINGAPORE-3 September 1996... Apple Computer, Inc. today announced that
the Apple Design Center Singapore and the Apple-ISS Research Center have
jointly won the 1996 National Technology Award from the Singapore
government in recognition of Apple's R&D efforts in the development of
Apple's Chinese Dictation Kit (CDK). This is the first time Apple has won
the Singapore National Technology Award, and Apple is the only technology
company to win in this category this year. The award is administered by
the National Science and Technology Board (NSTB) of Singapore.
A Revolutionary Tool for Inputting Chinese Text via Dictation Launched in
Asia and the U.S. in the Fall of 1995, the CDK has become a highly
acclaimed and internationally recognized product. It is the first
mainstream Chinese-language system that offers real-time, phrase-based
input for Chinese text, instead of single word- or syllable-based input.
At the 1995 Comdex Asia show held in Singapore, the CDK won the "Best
Software Product" award and the "Best of the Best" award, the highest
honor for any product judged at the show floor.
Comprised of the Chinese Dictation Kit software and the Apple Dictation
Microphone, the CDK is an user interface extension that is used in
conjunction with the keyboard and mouse. Users "teach" the system to
recognize their voices by reading 33 pages of text into the microphone.
Most users can finish the training in two to three hours. The system then
processes the recording to produce voice "modules" that are used for
recognition. The CDK runs on all desktop PowerPC-based Macintosh
computers equipped with 16-bit sound input.
Said Vijay Mehta, Executive Director of the NSTB, "The combined research
and development by the team from Apple Computer and Apple-ISS Research
Center paid off in the form of a mainstream product that epitomizes a
shift in paradigm, away from the restrictions imposed by the Roman
keyboard to a new and exciting avenue of Chinese character entry through
speech."
"It goes to show that Singapore can be an effective `incubation' bed for
developing successful products for the international markets," said Mehta.
The NSTB is a statutory board established under the Singapore Ministry of
Trade and Industry. Its mission is to develop Singapore into a center of
excellence in selected fields of science and technology so as to enhance
Singapore's competitiveness in the industrial and services sectors. Each
year, through the NSTB, the Singapore government gives recognition to
outstanding efforts in the scientific and technological fields by
presenting a number of awards - including one technology award - to
deserving organizations.
Strong Commitment to R&D
"Undertaking the development of the CDK has been particularly rewarding
for Apple since it represents a major breakthrough in Chinese computing
on the Apple Macintosh platform," said Dr. Louis Woo, Director of the
Apple Design Center Singapore. "We could not have done it without very
close collaboration between the Apple Design Center and the Apple-ISS
Research Center."
The Apple Design Center Singapore was set up in 1993 to support the
development of new personal computing products for Apple's world market.
Currently, the Apple Design Center Singapore has engineers specializing
in CPU system design, firmware and software utility development, display
R&D, and product design for the worldwide markets. In addition, it also
has engineers focusing on developing Asian-language related solutions of
which CDK is the first product released.
Innovation
"Apple has always been known as an innovative company," said Jean-Luc
Lebrun, Center Manager of Apple-ISS Research Center. "Winning the 1996
National Technology Award shows that world-class research and development
work can be done in Singapore."
The Apple-ISS Research Center in Singapore was formed as a joint venture
between Apple Computer, Inc. and the Institute of Systems Science (ISS).
The center undertakes the development of human interface systems in Asian
languages and has three focused R&D areas: text-to-speech, automatic
speech recognition, and handwriting recognition. The initial systems
being developed are for use in the Chinese language and eventually in
other Asian languages.
ISS is an R&D organization set up within the National University of
Singapore to provide technical leadership in the development and use of
information technology.
Apple Asia covers Bangladesh, Brunei, Guam and Micronesia, Hong Kong,
India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the
Philippines, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Apple's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.apple.com Apple
Asia's home page on the World Wide Web: http://www.asia.apple.com
(c) 1996 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple and the Apple logo are registered
trademarks, and Apple Chinese Dictation Kit is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
mac.1442madamov,
Date: Sun, 8 Sep 96 11:26:48 -0000
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: What to do with old Mac's--Trade Joe's
Message-ID: <199609081826.LAA05325@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<gleep@netcom.com> (Steve McIntosh)
Jeff.weitzman@counsel.com asked about what you could do with old Mac
Plus/SE's.
How about running a 27 store gourmet food chain?
In southern California there is a chain of food stores named "Trader
Joe's" that specialize in low price gourmet foods. What they do is go
around to various food manufacturers and swing deals like buying a few
tons of Very Nice cheese and getting it packaged with their logo. They
then sell it for what amounts to wholesale prices. But I digress...
One day I noticed that in the "managers area" there was a single Mac Plus
with a booster fan in the handle area. I asked and found that on this
single 1 megabyte machine they ran the entire store - payroll,
scheduling, inventory, printing price labels - the works. In the middle
of the night the machine called headquarters and uploaded orders and
downloaded new price information, etc.
The ENTIRE operation, including the software and hardware maintenance is
done by 2 people in the Pasadena headquarters. The manager at the store I
talked to had worked with Windoze at a previous job and just bubbled with
enthusiasm about how "friendly" the Mac was.
(They've since added ZIP drives - I guess the 20 Meg internal was finally
getting filled up ;-)
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mac.1441madamov,
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 1996 19:40:42 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs vs Windows for Printing
Message-ID: <960906194041_473308064@emout15.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Publishing, Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are
Better
This tidbit is from:
<cbaldwin@htc.net> (Corey Baldwin)
I work for a small commercial printer. My job is to take files on
Syquest, Zip, or Jazz disks, output them to film and pass them on to the
stripping department. Our pre press department is Mac based and 95% of
all files that come in are Mac Pagemaker, Quark, Illustrator, Freehand,
Photoshop.
Other than the occasional font problems or graphics missing all the files
pretty much run without problems. But unfortunately on occasion we
receive PC files; Pagemaker, Quark, CoralDraw. These files are a total
nightmare! Even if you use the same fonts they use or they select a
Postscript printer driver before they start the project, things just get
screwed up! Text reflows, tables fail to print (unless they are saved as
an eps) graphics shift or don't print correctly (especially if they are
CoralDraw graphics).
But the worst of all is the differences in
the character sets, for example if they use accents or fractions.
Depending on the file this could be a minor set back to a major disaster.
All this and I haven't even started talking about fonts. 95% of PC files
that come in do not include fonts. When I call the customer to talk to
them about the missing fonts, most don't even know where or how to place
them on disk, and when I finally receive the fonts they are TrueType,
which our RIP chokes on. Some print fine, some don't print at all, some
print on one page but not another. All this takes a tremendous amount of
time to fix these problems, which translates into larger costs and
delays. Many shops charge 20% more to output PC files, and they claim
they still lose money on every one that comes in. Thankfully that is a
very small percentage!
Also to date I have not received a single file that came from a Win95 PC,
and when asked if they were going to upgrade, most answered with a rigid
NO and some are planning to buy a Mac because of the problems they have
trying to get PC files output, and the rest, well, seemed indifferent.
Also recent printer magazines shows that the Mac is the platform of
choice and that there are no plans to migrate to Wintel platform.
So if you know anybody thinking about buying a computer for graphic arts
or desktop publishing and are considering a Wintel box, tell them they
look into the hidden costs and problems with that platform, once they are
educated they will make the right choice, and buy a Mac.
Corey Baldwin
Electronic Pre-Press
Printing & Publishing
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mac.1443madamov,
Farallon Announces Streamline Starlet/16 Hub for Small Businesses,
Schools and Workgroups; Reduces Prices on Four- and Eight-Port Models
ALAMEDA, Calif., August 26, 1996 - Farallon Communications, Inc.,
(NASDAQ: FRLN), today announced the new Streamline Starlet/16 hub, an
affordable small desktop hub with high port density for small businesses,
schools and workgroups. Farallon has also announced U.S. price reductions
of up to 13 percent on its four- and eight-port Starlet hubs.
The Starlet hubs enable users to build an Ethernet network or expand an
existing network effortlessly. The Streamline Starlet has 16 built-in
RJ-45 ports, BNC and AUI uplink ports, robust LEDs and "plug-and-play"
installation. "The average size of 10Base-T networks in schools and small
businesses is continuing to grow," said Ken Haase, product manager.
"Therefore our customers need solutions that are easy-to-use and fit
their budget."
Streamline Starlet/16 Highlights
Farallon's Streamline Starlet/16, priced less then $16 per port, is an
easy-to-use hub that is affordable for small offices, schools and other
workgroups. The Streamline Starlet/16 can be linked to multiple hubs via
10Base-T, thinnet (BNC) or thick Ethernet or fiber backbones (AUI).
Product highlights include:
o 16 built-in RJ-45 ports
o BNC and AUI uplink ports
o Small desktop design with wall mount brackets
o 10Base-T cross-over cable and BNC-T connector included
o "At-a-glance" network management with status LEDs
o Support for any Ethernet compatible network operating system or
protocol such as NetWare, LAN Manager, Windows for Workgroups, LANtastic,
AppleShare, TCP/IP, DECnet, and IPX
o Lifetime warranty
o External power supply (provided separately with international model)
Four- and Eight-Port Hubs
The Ether10-T Starlet hubs are unmanaged 10Base-T Ethernet hubs that
connect Ethernet devices in a reliable star network. The multiple hubs
can be connected to expand a network, using the additional BNC (thinnet)
port on all models, and the AUI port the Starlet/8. Moreover, networking
management is easy with `at-a-glance' diagnostic LEDs.
The low-cost Ether10-T Starlet hubs are available in four-, eight- and
16-port models. They feature management LEDs, flexible uplink ports, and
wall or rack mounting options, making the hubs an excellent choice for
small and medium-sized networks. In addition, customers can expand their
Starlet hubs by using Farallon's patented EtherWave family of 10Base-T
network interface cards, transceivers and adapters to daisy-chain up to
seven devices off of each available hub port. For example, EtherWave and
a four-port 10Base-T hub will support a network of up to 28 computers and
printers.
Pricing and Availability
The Streamline Starlet/16 is immediately available worldwide. New Starlet
Hub U.S. Estimated Street Prices
Product Name Part Number Old Price NEW Price % Decrease
Streamline Starlet/16 PN515/16s-1 - $249 -
Ether10-T Starlet/8 PN515/8-1 $149 $129 13%
Ether10-T Starlet/4 PN515/4-1 $119 $109 8%
Farallon
Founded in 1986, Farallon Communications, Inc. develops, markets and
supports complete, easy-to-use, plug-and-play Internet connectivity and
networking solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration
software. The Company's products are designed to increase the
productivity and efficiency of Internet, Intranet and LAN users and to
target small businesses, geographically dispersed facilities of large
enterprises, home offices, mobile users, schools and other small
organizations that may not have access to sophisticated technical
support.
Further information can be obtained via phone (510) 814-5000, fax (510)
814-5023, Internet info@farallon.com, or web www.farallon.com. Farallon
products are available through distributors and resellers worldwide, as
well as through OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and licensing
relationships with other computer vendors. Farallon has its headquarters
in Alameda, Calif., and its European office in Paris.
# # #
The Farallon logo design, Farallon, Ether10-T and Starlet are registered
trademarks of Farallon Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective holders.
mac.1440madamov,
Date: Fri, 6 Sep 96 10:10:42 -0000
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: The Perils of PC
Message-ID: <199609061710.KAA01404@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares
This tidbit is from:
<llattman@CCGATE.HAC.COM>
The Perils of PC
Last year I was involved in an interesting project. This involved
capturing live video on a computer, saving the image as a bitmap and
using it as a give away at a trade show. I did this using a Quadra 900
(25Mhz wh/53Mg RAM, 512Mg Internal HD, 2Gb External Micronet Raven HD)
with a Radius Video Vision Capture Board and using Photoshop (with a
Radius plug-in) for the frame grabber.
The video source used was a Sony 537 video camera, an Ultramatte 300 and
an Abekas A-42 Still Store. What we did was have the customer stand in
front of the camera before a green screen (like a TV weather person) let
them choose from one of ten backgrounds (stored on the still store) and
grabbed a frame through the Ultramatte to the computer.
The only problem we had was that the internal hard drive failed (we
shipped the computer from California to Alabama via Fed Ex.) Luckily
another vendor let us boot up from his personal system (try finding a Mac
technical person in Montgomery Alabama!) and we reloaded the system 7.5
software to our external drive. We had no other hardware or software
problems.
The majority of the people present use DOS based machines so we gave away
the bitmap on a DOS formatted floppy. No problem for system 7.5 or the
Quadra. We just purchased pre-formatted DOS floppies and away we went.
The cycle time for each person was about 3 minutes, only because we were
paranoid and checked each disk with a PowerBook to make sure the bitmap
file was clean. We gave away over 2000 disks in three days!
Well, this year the powers that be want to do the give away again. Only
this time they want to use a PC! We tried to talk them out of it but no
go. I traveled last week to our Washington field office to test the set
up that they wanted to use. This was a Micro Client Pro (133 Pentium/
32Mg RAM 1Gb Hd) running Windows 95 with a Miro miroVIDEO DC20 capture
card. To be blunt the picture was crap. It looked like something from the
first release of Quick Time, only full screen and less resolution. We
decide right there that, if we had to use a PC we needed a better board.
The video equipment for the show in Alabama will come from Atlanta GA and
the next day we flew to Atlanta for the dry run. In Atlanta, we located a
store to buy the video board. This time it was a TrueVision TARGA 200GXT
(you should have seen the look on the face of the salesman when we just
walked in and bought it. Not every day someone plunks down $9000 without
a sales pitch. . . of course the look on my associates faces when they
found out the price was also classic!).
Our problems continued The TARGA cannot run on Windows 95. We had to run
out and buy Windows NT (another $300, but who's counting.) Next the Miro
board had to be pulled out and the TARGA installed. Then Windows NT
installed. Then came the loading of the software drivers. After about
three hours we were finally ready to start the video capture test. Then
we find out that the TARGA preview window cannot be used with Windows NT
4.0, which is of course all we had (and only found out AFTER calling
TrueVision tech support.) I had to leave for the airport to return to
California before we could confirm the set up.
Well, the actual show starts next week and I have no idea if the computer
side of the set up is working or not. Guess I'll find out Sunday when I
get to Alabama. I hope it works. I'll let you all (or should that be
ya'all?) know we I get back.
_________
Again, check this site out for a related topic:
<http://www.cnet.com/Content/Features/Howto/Nightmares/?dd>
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September 9, 1996 - Now Software has released its September Monthly
Update for Now Utilities 6.5.
The Now Utilities Monthly Update includes bug fixes for Now Startup
Manager and Now Shortcuts, a new Now Startup Manager Reference Library,
and new Photoshop and Shutdown Items modules for Now Startup Manager.
The Updater can be downloaded from Now Software's site at
www.nowutilities.com.
The Now Utilities Division of Now Software provides monthly updates for
Now Utilties and Now Startup Manager at no charge. The monthly updates
fix bugs, address compatability issues, update the Now Startup Manager
Reference Library, and may include minor feature enhancements.
_______________
September 9, 1996 - Now Software has released its September Monthly
Update for Now Startup Manager 7.0.
The Now Startup Manager Monthly Update includes bug fixes, a new Now
Startup Manager Reference Library, and new Photoshop and Shutdown Items
modules.
The Updater can be downloaded from Now Software's site at
www.nowutilities.com.
Now Software is giving Now Startup Manager away through September 15.
Users can download Now Startup Manager 7.0.1 and the September monthly
update from Now Software's site (http://www.nowutilities.com) or
MacUser's site (http://www.zdnet.com/macuser/).
mac.1446madamov,
VivoActive Producer for the MAC will be released in the next 6 weeks
(beta version available for download now at http://www.vivo.com). The
VivoActive Producer will compress QuickTime files up to 200 times! The
compressed Vivo file can then be posted to a web site without any special
hardware or software server. Just stick the file in your HTML page
exactly as you would a .gif or .jpg.
Then, any Netscape (or IE) browser with the VivoActive Player (a freely
distributed plug in for PowerMac) can view the file STREAMING in real
time from the server. Go to the site <http://www.vivo.com> and download
the plug in and see how quickly you can see good quality video.
The VivoActive Producer will sell for $495. That's it. And with that, you
can include as many highly compressed, high-quality video files in your
site as you want, and the only limit to the number of browsers who can
view the file simultaneously is your ISP. Compare that with other
streaming products like Real Audio and you'll see all the others charge
PER STREAM and REQUIRE PROPRIETARY SERVER SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE.
One other point of difference for Vivo: We use http as our transport
protocol. Not only does this eliminate the need for a special server, but
it allows users who are behind a firewall to see Vivo files. That makes
us unique.
Any questions, give me a call. Thanks.
Jake Breeden 617 437-7722
mac.1445madamov,
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 1996 19:43:17 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: A Victory in a Fortune 50 Company
Message-ID: <960909194315_304807747@emout01.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better, Keyword: Market by market,
Enterprise
My source requested anonymity.
Thanks,
Guy
__________
My Fortune 50 company dictated a switchover to the dark side two years
ago. Still, there are still quite a few Mac users hanging on, waiting for
the day their Macs would be taken away from them.
Three months ago, our corporate information systems decided to make a
database of employee skills available to the company. They developed the
database using Access. As an afterthought, they wanted to put it on the
web, and maybe making it available for us "poor Mac users."
Three months later, there is still no Web database, due to "technical
difficulties" with Windows. Enter our corporate Mac Users Group. They
gave us the Access database (exported as tab-delimited text files) and
asked us to make it avaiable for Mac/Internet users.
Within 24 hours, the database was converted to FileMaker Pro 3.0 and made
accessible to Mac users via File Sharing. In addition, using the ROFM
package <http://rowen.astro.washington.edu/>, we served the FileMaker
database on the company intranet. One less reason to get rid of the Macs.
Their response to the Web demo was the usual "How did you do that?"
Kudos for FileMaker's relational capability and Web-friendliness.
Not bad for a computer/OS that is not "company standard".
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Oracle and Apple Computer Announce Certification of Oracle Products on
Apple Network Servers
Oracle Universal Server on Apple Network Servers Provides Leading
Database and Internet Solutions for Publishing, Education, and Workgroup
Markets
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 9, 1996--Strengthening their server solution
offerings, Oracle Corp. and Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the
certification of the Oracle Universal Server for the AIX-based Apple
Network Server family. The certification, which guarantees a high level
of compatibility, underscores Oracle's continuing broad support for
Apple's Network Server platform and provides Apple customers with a
full-range of Oracle solutions from clients to servers including Oracle
Power Objects, Personal Oracle 7 and Oracle 7. The companies are also
working together on product certifications of the Oracle Workgroup
Server, WebServer release 2.0 and Developer/2000 products for the Apple
Network Servers.
"We're pleased to announce the certification of the leading AIX
Server--Oracle Universal Server--on the Apple Network Server platform,"
said Ray Wong, vice president of Oracle's Power Products Division. "The
availability of the Oracle Universal Server on the Network Servers, along
with the product certification currently underway for Web Server,
Developer 2000, Oracle Applications and Workgroup Server, will allow
Apple and Oracle to collectively develop a strong presence in the
publishing, education, entertainment and general workgroup market."
"Today's announcement is a shining example of the continuing
collaboration between Apple and Oracle to deliver leading database
solutions to our mutual customers in the publishing, enterprise and
education markets," said Howard Lee, senior vice president and general
manager of Apple's Server and Alternative Platform Products Division.
"The certification is a winning combination of the premier database
server solution from Oracle on Apple's easy-to-use AIX-based servers."
Engineered and designed for high-performance and reliability, the
departmental Network Servers provide scalable client/server solutions for
production, MIS and network managers in publishing, enterprise,
entertainment and education environments. The Network Servers are powered
by PowerPC 604 or 604e processors with speeds of up to 200 megahertz and
run the AIX operating system from IBM. Apple is a member of the AIX
Multiple Vendor Program (MVP), a program which ensures that all AIX-based
platforms, such as Apple's Network Server, are binary compatible.
Oracle is the premiere information management solution optimized for AIX
platforms. Currently, Oracle products support every commercially
available PowerPC/AIX platform architecture, from standalone uniprocessor
and SMP servers to large-scale clustered and MPP systems. This broad
level of support represents many years worth of development and
production level testing, jointly expended by Oracle and its AIX
partners. As a result, Oracle offers unmatched levels of reliability and
high availability for PowerPC/AIX customers.
Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.
Oracle7, Oracle WebServer 2.0, Developer/2000, and Oracle Applications
are trademarks of Oracle Corporation. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are
trademarks of International Business Machines, used under license
therefrom. All other brand names mentioned are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1448madamov,
Apple Energizes Workgroup Servers and Network Servers with 200MHz PowerPC
604e Systems
Leading Price/Performance Provided Through 200MHz Microprocessors and
Upgraded Server Components; Symmetric Multi-Processor System Development
Announced
CUPERTINO, Calif--Sept. 9, 1996--Underscoring its commitment to the
server market, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced faster and
feature-enhanced Workgroup Servers and Network Servers with up to 200MHz
PowerPC 604e microprocessors. The new systems--the Mac OS-based Workgroup
Server 8550/200 and 7250/120 and the AIX-based Network Server
700/200--extends the full server product lines with the latest
technologies and fastest processors available from Apple.
"Today's announcement of the speed-bumped servers substantiates Apple's
commitment to deliver superior price/performance and advanced technology
to our Workgroup Server and Network Server customers," said Howard Lee,
senior vice president and general manager of Apple's Server and
Alternative Platform Products Division. "By integrating faster processors
and upgraded server components into our server product lines, Apple
continues to deliver compelling solutions to our customers who demand
leading performance, reliability and superior ease-of-use."
Blazing Performance Improvements and Upgrades for Departmental Network
Servers
Featuring an innovative product design enclosure for easy serviceability,
the new Apple Network Server 700/200 becomes the flagship of Apple's
departmental server family and is powered by a 200MHz 604e PowerPC
processor. The Network Server family has been further enhanced with the
availability of a high-capacity 3.5" Fast/Wide SCSI-2 disk drive (9GB), a
high-capacity 8mm tape drive (20GB uncompressed/40GB compressed), an
8x-speed CD-ROM drive and a PCI FDDI card. The 8mm tape drive from
Exabyte is capable of backing-up data at a rate of up to 6MBs per second
or 40GBs in two hours.
For existing Network Server 500/132 and Network Server 700/150 customers,
a 200MHz CPU Upgrade Card is also expected to be available, thus
increasing server performance while enhancing customers' investment in
Apple hardware. The Network Server 700/200 joins the Network Server
500/132 and 700/150 products which remain in the product line and have
improved internal hard disk capacities of 54GBs and 65GBs respectively.
Introduced in February 1996, the Network Servers have been engineered and
designed for high-performance and reliability for publishing, enterprise,
entertainment, and education environments. As a binary-compatible
AIX-based server platform, the Network Server can run virtually thousands
of proven AIX-based applications off-the-shelf. Key server solutions are
available from leading vendors such as IPT and Helios for file and print
sharing, Netscape and Lotus Notes and Domino for Internet/intranet
solutions, Oracle and Informix for relational database services, IPT,
Helios, and Archetype for OPI prepress, Lotus Notes for groupware,
Starlight for QuickTime video/media services, Legato for data backup and
recovery, and American Power Conversion for power management.
Support for Symmetric Multi-Processing in Network Servers
Apple also announced the development of symmetric multi-processing (SMP)
capabilities in its Network Server product line. With an anticipated
availability of early-1997, Apple's first SMP server systems are expected
to feature two 200MHz PowerPC 604e processors and 1MB of in-line L2 cache
per processor to provide performance increases of up to 1.8 times for
processor-intensive server applications and environments. SMP upgrades
are planned to be available for existing Network Server customers.
Technology demonstrations of a prototype SMP Network Server--Apple's
first ever demonstration of an SMP system--are scheduled during the
Seybold Publishing trade show in San Francisco, September 11 through 13.
Workgroup Servers Performance Increased; Solution Bundles Enhanced
Following closely on the heels of its speed-bumped Power Mac
counterparts, the new Workgroup Servers feature the fastest PowerPC
microprocessors offered by Apple--the 200MHz PowerPC 604e. Expected to be
available starting in October 1996, the new Workgroup Servers include the
Workgroup Server 8550/200 with a 200 MHz PowerPC 604e processor and 32MB
of DRAM, and the Workgroup Server 7250/120 with a higher capacity 2GB
disk drive. Both servers have been upgraded with 8x-speed CD-ROM drives.
The new servers join the Workgroup Server 6150/66 which rounds out the
product line as Apple's most affordable, entry-level server and comes
bundled with the Apple Internet Server Solution which enables the easy
creation and publishing of information on the World Wide Web.
The Workgroup Server 8550/200 and 7250/120 come bundled with the
customers' choice of one of three software solutions--valued at $4,000 to
$6,000 if purchased separately--which provide customers with software
applications to operate the Workgroup Servers as an Application, Internet
or AppleShare file and print server. Called the Application Server
Solution, the Apple Internet Server Solution 2.1, and the AppleShare
Server Solution, these solutions have been updated with newer versions of
Apple and third-party software to provide customers with the latest
software functionality and features.
Continuing its efforts to provide valuable solutions for Workgroup Server
customers, Apple has included a trial version of RunShare for Macintosh
by RUN Ltd. with the AppleShare Server Solution for the new Workgroup
Server 7250/120 and 8550/200. The inclusion of this trial product
provides customers with the opportunity to pilot RunShare in their own
networking environment. RunShare is tuned to increase the transfer rate
for moving large files across the network, demonstrating the largest
performance gains when operating across 100 Mbps ethernet segments. Based
on benchmarks from RUN, RunShare can accelerate network performance by up
to 300%.
Pricing and Availability
The new Network Server 700/200, configured with 48MB of DRAM, two 4GB
Fast/Wide SCSI-2 hard disks and an 8x-speed CD-ROM drive, has an Apple
Price starting at U.S.$16,129 and is expected to be available by early
October 1996.
The new Workgroup Server 7250/120 has an Apple Price between U.S.$2,689
and $3,509 depending on solution bundled selected. The new Workgroup
Server 8550/200 has an Apple Price between U.S.$5,799 and $7,399
depending on the hardware configuration and software solution bundle
selected. These servers are expected to be available starting in October
1996.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS and AppleShare are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac and QuickTime are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of
International Business Machines, used under license therefrom. AIX is a
registered trademark of International Business Machines. All other brand
names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
Addendum - Workgroup Servers and Network Servers
Network Server Pricing and Availability
All Network Servers and component products are available today except for
the items indicated by an asterisk (*) below. The AIX operating system
software is sold separately. Customers will need to purchase both the
hardware configuration and the AIX for Apple Network Servers Accessory
Kit. U.S. pricing is listed below. Prices and availability outside the
U.S. may vary.
* Anticipated availability is October, 1996.
** Anticipated availability is November, 1996.
Part No. Description U.S. Apple Price
SYSTEMS:
M5173LL/A Network Server 700/200 (48MB,1MB,2x4GB Disks,8x CD-ROM)
$16,129*
M3470LL/A Network Server 700/150 (48MB,1MB,4GB Disk,DAT2,CD-ROM)
$13,979
M3471LL/A Network Server 700/150 (32MB,1MB,1GB Disk,CD-ROM)
$11,289
M3468LL/A Network Server 500/132 (32MB,512K,2GB Disk,DAT2,CD-ROM)
$10,219
M3469LL/A Network Server 500/132 (32MB,512K,CD-ROM)
$8,279
COMPONENTS:
M5177Z/A Network Server 200MHz 604e CPU Upgrade Card
$1,609**
M4017Z/A Network Server 16MB Parity Memory Kit (2x8MB)
$749
M4018Z/A Network Server 32MB Parity Memory Kit (2x16MB)
$1,399
M4019Z/A Network Server 64MB Parity Memory Kit (2x32MB)
$2,799
M4022Z/A Network Server 2GB F/W SCSI-2 Disk in Removable Tray
$859
M4023Z/A Network Server 4GB F/W SCSI-2 Disk in Removable Tray
$1,399
M5178Z/A Network Server 9GB F/W SCSI-2 Disk in Removable Tray
$2,469*
M4818Z/A Network Server 700 2GB Fixed disk with Bracket
$859
M4819Z/A Network Server 700 2x4GB Fixed disks with Bracket
$2,579
M4025Z/A Network Server DAT-2 Tape Drive (4GB/12GB) with Tray
$1,129
M4026Z/A Network Server 8mm Tape Drive (20GB/40GB) with Tray
$5,699*
M4024Z/A Network Server 4x-speed CD-ROM in Removable Tray
$219
M4030Z/A Network Server PCI RAID Disk Array Card
$2,039
M4031Z/A Network Server External SCSI Cable for RAID Card $89
M4709Z/A Apple PCI Ethernet Card
$149
M3906Z/A Apple PCI Ethernet 100baseTX Card
$199
M4808Z/A Apple PCI Dual-Attached FDDI Card
$1,499**
M4035Z/A Network Server 700 Redundant Power Supply
$799
M4036Z/A Network Server 19-inch Rack Mount Kit
$189
M4028Z/A Network Server Third Party SCSI Drive Adapter Kit
$159
(50-pin and 68-pin)
M4029Z/A Network Server Third Party Front Drive Bezel Kit $39
(DAT2 and CD-ROM drive bezels)
M4525Z/B AIX for Apple Network Servers Accessory Kit $1,489
M4891Z/A AIX for Apple Network Servers Unlimited User License
Upgrade$1,399
Workgroup Server Pricing and Availability
The enhanced Workgroup Server 7250/120 and 8550/200 are expected to be
available starting in October 1996. U.S. pricing is listed below. Prices
and availability outside the U.S. may vary.
Part No. Description U.S. Apple Price
Application Server Solutions
(includes the Application Server Solutions CD)
M5488LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2GB/8x-speed CD/DAT $6,559
M5482LL/A Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/2GB/8x-speed CD $2,689
AppleShare Server Solution
(includes the Application Server Solutions CD and AppleShare 4.2.1)
M5489LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2GB/8x-speed CD/DAT $7,419
M4340LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/132 24/2GB/4x-speed CD/DAT $6,879
M5486LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2GB/8x-speed CD $6,239
M4343LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/132 24/2GB/4x-speed CD $5,699
M5483LL/A Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/2GB/8x-speed CD $3,509
M4336LL/A Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/1.2GB/4x-speed CD $3,309
Apple Internet Server Solution for the World Wide Web
(includes the Apple Internet Server Solution)
M5487LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2GB/8x-speed CD $5,799
M4341LL/A Workgroup Server 8550/132 24/2GB/4x-speed CD $5,299
M5484LL/A Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/2GB/8x-speed CD $3,099
M4337LL/A Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/1.2GB/4x-speed CD $2,899
M4692LL/A Workgroup Server 6150/66 16/1.2GB/4x-speed CD $2,299
Workgroup Server 8550/132 Logic Board Upgrade
M4607LL/A Logic Board Upgrade with PowerPC 604 processor card at 132 MHz,
$4,169 0 MB DRAM, System 7.5.3, AppleShare 4.2.1 update kit and Apple
RAID Software. Upgrades a Workgroup Server 80, 8150 or 8150/110 to a
Workgroup Server 8550/132. ($1300 credit to dealer, upon return of old
Logic Board to Apple)
As previously announced, Apple plans to offer a 180 MHz PowerPC 604e
processor card upgrade. Apple expects to certify this upgrade card for
the Workgroup Server 8550/132 in October, 1996.
Workgroup Server Software Solutions -- Application Server Solution: With
an estimated value of $4,000, the Application Server Solution CD consists
of third-party workgroup productivity, reliability and server
administration tools that, with a Workgroup Server, form the foundation
for adding other network services such as fax, calendars, email or
database. The suite of products includes: 4-Sight Fax LE from 4-Sight
L.C., FileWave from Wave Research, netOctopus & Virex from Datawatch
Corporation, Now Contact and Now Up-to-Date from Now Software,
Skyline/Satellite from the AG Group and Viper Instant-Access from IT
Design. Additionally, this solution includes Apple RAID to provide RAID 0
& 1 functions for the server and AppleShare client software for Windows
and Windows95 users allowing these Windows-based PCs to share files and
printers on AppleTalk networks.
-- AppleShare Server Solution: Valued at over $6,000, the AppleShare
Server Solution contains all of the software included with the
Applications Server Solutions CD plus AppleShare 4.2.1 file and print
server software, Server Manager from Santorini Consulting for remote
administration of an AppleShare server, Apple Remote Access Multiport
Server Software for remote connections to the server and Retrospect
Remote from Dantz Development to backup data on the server and remote
clients (DAT configurations only). Also included in the solution is a
14-day trial version of RunShare from RAD Unlimited Networking, Ltd.,
which increases AppleShare performance by up to three times.
-- Apple Internet Server Solution 2.1 (AISS): Updated from the second
generation version introduced last February, the new AISS 2.1 provides
webmasters with award-winning software from industry-leading Internet
developers to easily and cost-effectively publish HTML, graphics, audio,
video and database information on the web. Valued at over $4,000, the
solution features the latest version of WebStar (1.3.1) as well as
PageMill and Acrobat Pro from Adobe, RealAudio Server from Progressive
Networks, as well as Tango and Butler SQL (limited version) from
EveryWare Development.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS and AppleShare are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer,
Inc. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International
Business Machines, used under license therefrom. AIX is a registered
trademark of International Business Machines. All other brand names
mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1449madamov,
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 1996 21:15:10 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs at the CIA
Message-ID: <960909211509_519310502@emout06.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
Tom Clancy, the director of the CIA, I'm beginning to see a trend here...
>From a source that wishes to be anonymous.
Guy
__________________
This past Saturday was Family Day at the CIA (yes, THE CIA, and they do
have Family Day once a year, with clowns and coloring books and M-16s and
guard dogs).
As I understand it, most (if not all) of the computers in the Agency are
IBM machines running OS/2. Walking around the exhibits, I saw several
Unix boxes (Sun, SGI, etc.) performing demos, but there wasn't a Mac in
sight <sniff>.
That is, until we ventured up to the Director's Office. The DCI (Director
of Central Intelligence) John Deutch is an old MIT man, so I figured he'd
have some hotshot technology on his desk. And lo and behold, sitting
right there was not one, but two Power Mac 7XXXs with nary a PC in sight
in his whole office. My first thought was "Wow, the EvangeListas are
going to love this one." But it gets better - the Deputy CIA Director
next door uses a Mac, too.
Tho paraphrase an old Apple ad campaign:
"If it's good enough for the Director, shouldn't it be good enough for
the rest of us?"
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TidBITS#344/09-Sep-96
=====================
The big news is our redesigned Web site, and Adam writes about the
process, should you be thinking of doing the same. Adam also
reviews Analog, a fast, free Web log analyzer. Updates to some
Internet programs just appeared, including Internet Explorer 2.1
and Cyberdog 1.1, and we have some advance information about
System Update 7.5.4. Finally, we have two guest spots, one
proposing a MacFriendly Web site and the other editorializing
about Apple.
Topics:
MailBITS/09-Sep-96
Ditch Digital, Go Analog
MacFriendly Web Site: A Proposal
Dream to be Different
Rethinking a Web
tidbits.344mac.1451kmilan,
Ima li ovde neozbiljnih, ili bar povremeno neozbiljnih, Mac user-a koji se
igraju? Zanima me da li za Mac-a postoje novije igre sa PrC-a (DOOM like
game, Formula 1 grand prix 2...)? Ako postoji doom, kakav je u poređenju sa
PC verzijom na nekom PowerMacu?
mac.1452madamov,
-> #1451, kmilan
> Ako postoji doom, kakav je u poređenju sa PC verzijom na nekom PowerMacu?
Doom postoji, video sam svojim očima. Slabo se igram, ali Mekovci su se
napalili na Marathon, to ti je doom-like igra koja može da se igra i u mreži
(pasionirani igrači kažu da se samo tako i igra B)). Toliko je popularna da
ima i svoju konferenciju na Usenet-u, a čini mi se da postoji i mailing lista.
Moji favoriti su, inače, igre tipa SimCity 2000, SimTower, SimAnt, kao i
fliperi. Ne znam kako je na PC-u, ali autori Tristana su za Meka napravili još
8 ball DeLuxe, Loony Labirint i Crystal Caliburn.
mac.1453madamov,
Chang Joins Apple's Board of Directors
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 10, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. announced today
the appointment of Gareth C.C. Chang to its board of directors. Chang,
53, is corporate senior vice president, marketing, of Hughes Electronics
Corporation; president of Hughes International; a member of the Office of
the Chairman of Hughes Electronics; and is responsible for worldwide
operations and the corporate business development function of the company.
A native of Chengdu, China, Chang joined Hughes in 1993 following a
20-year career with McDonnell Douglas Corporation, where he was a
corporate vice president and member of the executive council and
president of McDonnell Douglas Pacific and Asia. Chang also served as the
chairman of the Joint McDonnell Douglas-Shanghai Aviation Executive Board
for the sale and production of commercial aircraft and parts; vice
president of Douglas Aircraft; senior vice president of marketing,
planning, mergers and acquisitions for McDonnell Douglas Information
Systems Company; and director of design and technology for McDonnell
Douglas Astronautics Company. He joined McDonnell Douglas in 1973 as vice
president of engineering of Actron Industries, a subsidiary, and served
on the founding board of directors of Linkabit Corporation. Before
joining McDonnell Douglas, Chang held technology and engineering
positions with Xerox and Rockwell.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome someone of Gareth Chang's experience
and talent to our board," said Apple Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio. "He brings to Apple a broad-based business
background, as well as a wealth of Asia Pacific experience. He will be a
great asset to us as we proceed with Apple's corporate transformation."
Chang holds a B.A. in mathematics/physics from California State
University, Fullerton, an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, and has
completed graduate studies in engineering at USC. He is an honorary
professor at the Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and
adjunct professor at the Oregon Joint Professional Schools of
International Management. Chang has served as chairman of the American
Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and is active in a wide variety of
community, education and professional activities in the United States and
internationally.
Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1454madamov,
ASANTE GAINS MOMENTUM WITH NETDOUBLER; ANNOUNCES NEW COMPETITIVE UPGRADE
OFFER
Targets Prepress, Publishing Markets; RunShare Users Can Take Advantage
Of Faster, Easier-to-Use Network Acceleration Solution By Upgrading To
NetDoubler For Only $39.95
SAN JOSE, Calif., September 9, 1996 - Following record sales last quarter
of Asante Technologies' Macintosh Fast Ethernet cards bundled with the
company's NetDoubler network acceleration utility and the release in
August of UMAX Computer's Mac-compatibles bundled with NetDoubler on the
CPU, Asante today introduced an aggressive competitive upgrade campaign
designed to convert RunShare users to NetDoubler and capture a leading
share of the high-speed Macintosh networking market.
Offering the fastest Macintosh networking solution available for
graphics, publishing, and prepress shops, Asante is providing NetDoubler
to RunShare users for $39.95 (plus shipping and handling) - a 60 percent
discount off NetDoubler's $99 list price per user. The offer is good
through November 30, 1996. The announcement by Asante follows independent
tests conducted at Fremont, Calif.-based LANQuest labs showing NetDoubler
is up to twice as fast as RunShare. In addition to improved speeds,
creative professionals can benefit from several competitive advantages of
NetDoubler. These include:
o Across-the-board compatibility with all desktop Macintosh applications.
In comparison, RunShare only supports Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand
and Quark.
o Easy set up and usability with one NetDoubler application for all
machines. In comparison, RunShare uses one version for the client or
server and a different version for the server only.
o Free bundle with the leading Fast Ethernet cards on the market -
Asante's 10/100 PCI and NuBus cards were recently awarded "Best Buys" by
MacUser magazine, receiving "outstanding" ratings in price, speed,
features, and support. In comparison, RunShare is currently bundled with
Dayna Communications' BlueStreak PCI and NuBus cards, both of which
received "poor" ratings for price and "poor" or "acceptable" ratings
respectively on speed in the same review.
NetDoubler, along with Asante's complete Fast Ethernet product line, will
be on display this week at Seybold Expo in San Francisco, September
11-13. Asante's booth is #4119 in the Moscone Center. Available since
May, NetDoubler offers a high performance solution for publishing and
prepress networks when combined with Asante switched and Fast Ethernet
products.
Ideal for accelerating copies, opens, and saves of large files over the
network, NetDoubler increases performance by up to nine times. In the
LANQuest tests, the Asante 10/100 PCI card combined with NetDoubler
outperforms the Dayna/RunShare solution by 80-100 percent in real-world
tests opening and saving large 21 mb Photoshop files over the network. In
addition, client-to-server and server-to-client file copies are seven to
20 percent faster with the Asante solution than with the Dayna/RunShare
combination. "LANQuest tests prove that NetDoubler, combined with
Asante's Fast Ethernet card, is the fastest solution on the market," said
Paul Smith, vice president of marketing at Asante. "Our sales indicate
that Macintosh users are hungry for the performance boost NetDoubler
gives them. In fact, sales of our 10/100 PCI cards rose 37 percent last
quarter as a result of the NetDoubler bundle."
Other benchmarks obtained from Asante's own test lab demonstrate the
significant performance boost NetDoubler provides in both 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps Ethernet networks. For example: o A 21mb Photoshop file copies in
34.73 seconds over a 10 Mbps Ethernet network with NetDoubler installed
and enabled. The file copies in 89.14 seconds without NetDoubler. o The
same 21mb Photoshop file copies in 13.98 seconds over Fast Ethernet with
NetDoubler installed and enabled. This is 4.4 times faster than file
copies over the network without NetDoubler (62.08 seconds).
In addition, file saves over Fast Ethernet are nearly seven times faster
with NetDoubler (9.95 seconds) than they are without NetDoubler (66.05
seconds). o Notes: Tests are client to server. The client is a PCI
PowerMac 9500 with 120 Mhz speed and 64 mb RAM. The server is a PowerMac
9500 with 120 Mhz and 16 mb RAM. The TCP/IP network protocol is selected.
RunShare users may call Asante at (800) 662-9686 to upgrade to
NetDoubler. There is no limit to the number of upgrades that customers
may purchase; however, users must provide a RunShare serial number for
each upgrade to take advantage of the offer. Additional information about
NetDoubler as well as a demo version and upgrade order form are also
available on Asante's Web site at www.asante.com.
About Asante
Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNT) offers a full
line of high-performance products for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
networks, including adapter cards, intelligent and non-intelligent hubs,
switches, bridge products and network management. Asante products are
available through a worldwide network of VARs, system integrators and
distributors. For additional information, contact Asante at 800-662-9686
or browse the company's World Wide Web site at www.asante.com.
mac.1455madamov,
Conflict Catcher 3* localized for French and German languages
Salinas, CA: Casady & Greene, Inc., award-winning software publishers for
over eleven years, announced today the release of French and German
versions of best-selling utility, Conflict Catcher 3*. Now C&G's German
and French speaking customers can utilize Conflict Catcher 3's
intelligent, total solution to dealing with startup file management and
conflicts.
Conflict Catcher 3 is the recipient of a multitude of top software
honors, including the MacUser Magazine Eddy Award for Best New Utility, a
perfect 5-s tar rating from Macworld Magazine for 1995 and 1996, and
5-diamonds from MacWeek Magazine.
Conflict Catcher 3 offers a quick, walk-through startup file conflict
test with the ability to test existing software and not rely on databases
which can quickly become outdated. Using the Sets feature, a user can
control startup files and save memory by only using the software actually
needed for a job. The Links feature is used to manage startup files that
must never or must always run together. A detailed system report gives
many facts about a user's system and can even pinpoint startup files that
can slow down Native applications on Power Macintoshes. The View Info
feature gives a description of many startup files, including version
numbers and a brief note on the purpose of the file. Customizable
management of any type of file is available, including extensions,
control panels, applications, fonts and Apple menu items.
Laura Kunysz, Executive Vice-president of Marketing at C&G, states, "It
is exciting to finally bring what is considered to be the finest system
management and conflict identification utility to the European market. We
look forward to localizing our other best-selling products for this
dynamic and fast-growing Macintosh market."
The French version of Conlict Catcher will be first shown at the coming
Apple Expo in Paris in the Tech Data France booth. The German version of
Conflict Catcher will be shown athe the Macworld Expo in Frankfurt in the
MacLand booth.
Requirements for Conflict Catcher 3: System 7.0 or later, System 7.5
Savvy, Power Macintosh Native, Mac Plus or greater
French and German Distributors for Conflict Catcher 3: Tech Data, 26,
Avenue Henri Barbusse, Bobigny Cedex, France 93012 Telephone:
331-49-15-2200
MacLand, Uhlandstrasse 196, 10623 Berlin, Germany Telephone:
49-30-313-1184
1995 Casady & Greene, Inc. has proudly developed quality software for
over eleven years. All rights reserved. All product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their manufacturers. Casady & Greene is also
the developer of Conflict Catcher 3*, InfoGenie*, SnapMAIL 2*, Let's Keep
It Simple Spreadsheet*, Spell Catcher*, Eastern European Student
Library*, Glasn ost Cyrillic Student Library*, Macworld Game Hall of Fame
CD*, Glider Pro*, Glider Pro* CD, Glider 4.0 for Windows* AmoebArena*,
and Silicon Casino*. ###
mac.1456mmil,
I
Imam Power
Imam PowerMac 7500 i posle duzeg vremena sam nabavio QuarkXpress.
Medjutim, pri startovanju prijavljuje poruku u stilu
"cannot be run on this system". Napominjem da imam 48mb RAM-a.
Da li je neko imao slican problem i kako ga je resio?
Hvala unapred.