mac.1457haevorn,
-> #1456, mmil// "cannot be run on this system". Napominjem da imam 48mb RAM-a.
nema RAM veze s tim, nego operativni sistem.
Quark koji imaš najverovatnije traži USA OS
a ti najverovatnije nisi kupio Mac-a u USA i
zato nemaš USA-OS. Kako to rešiti? Nađi nekoga
ko ima USA-OS. Čak mislim da je dovoljno naći
nekoga ko ima 7.5.3 koji radi na svim systemima.
Naime, taj tvoj 7500 ima nezgodnu osobinu da
može da radi samo sa 7.5.2 za 7500 ili 8500 ili
sa 7.5.3
mac.1458madamov,
-> #1456, mmil
> Da li je neko imao slican problem i kako ga je resio?
Imali su ljudi, isto se dešava čak i na Windowsima. Naime, ili imaš američku
verziju Quark XPress-a a sistem na Meku ti je nemački ili neki drugi, tj. nije
američki. Takođe, moguće je da imaš američki sistem, ali sa dodatom tastaturom
koja ti je aktivna a koja nije USA, ili da je u sistemu menjano nešto od
resursa za lokalizaciju (nazivi dana i meseci i slično). Rešenje je da se
stavi čist američki System, a da se kasnije uključi željeni tastaturni
raspored.
mac.1459mmil,
-> #1458, madamovSistem je kupljen u Nemackoj (7.5.2) i posle je izvrsen
upgrade na verziju 7.5.3 (americku).
Tastatura je US
mac.1460ljubisha,
m > verziju Quark XPress-a a sistem na Meku ti je nemački ili neki
m > američki. Takođe, moguće je da imaš američki sistem, ali sa dod
Khm, zar ovo nije moguće promeniti iz ResEdit-a?
mac.1461madamov,
-> #1459, mmil
> Sistem je kupljen u Nemackoj (7.5.2) i posle je izvrsen
> upgrade na verziju 7.5.3 (americku).
U tome je i problem, neki resursi su ostali nemački, a teško ih je "peške"
naći. Jedino rešenje je instalacija "čistog" US 7.5.2 pa upgrade na 7.5.3, dok
ne stigne potpuni instalacioni 7.5.3 do nas. Mada, koliko vidim na Internetu,
Apple najavio 7.5.4 za oktobar ili kraj septembra, pa će možda tore stići do
nas.
mac.1462madamov,
-> #1460, ljubisha
> Khm, zar ovo nije moguće promeniti iz ResEdit-a?
Da, ali ko zna šta sve od resursa Quark provera (eno ti primer u gornjoj
poruci), nisu samo tastatura i nazivi dana i meseci zaduženi za lokalizaciju.
Najjednostavnije je, a to je i praksa pokazala, instalirati čist USA sistem,
onda stvar radi savršeno. Napominjem da posle toga nema problema ni sa nekim
drugim tastaturnim layout-om.
P.S. Ovo je već tvoja druga ili treća poruka kojom nekom odgovaraš, a to se ne
vidi, tj. nije poslata kao odgovor na neku poruku. Jesi li ti to počeo da
koristiš neki QWK reader ili je nešto drugo krivac za to?
mac.1463haevorn,
-> #1459, mmil// Sistem je kupljen u Nemackoj (7.5.2) i posle je izvrsen
// upgrade na verziju 7.5.3 (americku).
Ha, šta sam rekao :)
Dakle, moraš naći nekoga ko ima 7500 ili 8500 sa USA system
instalacijom... :)
mac.1464haevorn,
Jel u 8100 idu najobičnijji 72pin SIMMovi? Mislim, mogu li kupiti
bilo šta od ovih džabalesku 16Mb pločica (ovo od 120DEM), staviti
i biti siguran da će da radi kako valja?
mac.1467ljubisha,
-> #1462, madamov> poruci), nisu samo tastatura i nazivi dana i meseci zaduženi za lokalizaciju.
Mislio sam i na Country kao na glavnu stvar.
> P.S. Ovo je već tvoja druga ili treća poruka kojom nekom odgovaraš, a to se
ne
> vidi, tj. nije poslata kao odgovor na neku poruku. Jesi li ti to počeo da
> koristiš neki QWK reader ili je nešto drugo krivac za to?
Kuku, ne pitaj. :( Pogodio si ali me sram da priznam. Idem da dignem
emulator da probam i na njemu.
mac.1468madamov,
-> #1464, haevorn
> Jel u 8100 idu najobičnijji 72pin SIMMovi? Mislim, mogu li kupiti
> bilo šta od ovih džabalesku 16Mb pločica (ovo od 120DEM), staviti
> i biti siguran da će da radi kako valja?
U principu može bilo koji 72pin SIMM odgovarajuće brzine, čak mogu i oni sa
parity čipom, Mac ga ignoriše. Međutim, bilo bi dobro da SIMM uzmeš od nekog
kome možeš da ga vraćaš i uzimaš novi dok ne nađeš onaj koji će da radi kako
treba. Pretpostavljam da znaš, ali napisaću ti: SIMM-ovi u 8100 idu u
parovima, ne možeš da instaliraš jedan po jedan.
mac.1469madamov,
-> #1467, ljubisha
> Mislio sam i na Country kao na glavnu stvar.
To može da se stavi u bilo kom od resursa. Inače, ResEdit ima bag kod ovoga,
nedavno se zezah nešto sa hrvatskim sistemom, njima je Apple dao ID 68 (naš je
25, to znate) i htedoh da promenim ID zemlje. Nije mi dozvoljavao, tj. vraćao
je ID na 68 i to kada je otvoren drugi fajl sa istim resursom (original kojeg
sam iskopirao). Kada sam taj fajl zatvorio, hteo je da promeni, a probao sam i
sa ostalim zemljama koje imaju već ID (novonastale od ex-YU i SSSR-a), isti
slučaj.
mac.1470madamov,
INFINI-D FOR WINDOWS
=====================================================================
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
=====================================================================
Contact: Jason Dirks, Marketing Manager
SPECULAR ANNOUNCES WINDOWS VERSION OF INFINI-D 3.5
Award-Winning 3D Modeling and Animation Software to be Available for
both MacOS and Microsoft Windows
(Amherst, MA)ĐThursday, September 12, 1996ĐSpecular International,
Ltd., developer of industry-leading tools for 3D design and animation,
announced today plans to release a version of Infini-D 3.5 compatible
with Microsoft Windows 95 and NT. Previously available only for the
MacOS, Infini-D is widely regarded as offering the best combination of
power and ease-of-use for creating professional-quality 3D images and
animations. Infini-D has consistently won major industry awards for
being the best 3D application in its class including, most recently:
NewMedia MagazineŇs Hyper Award for ĎBest 3D Software under $1000Ë (a
cross-platform award); Macworld MagazineŇs World Class Award for ĎBest
3D Modeler/RendererË; and MacUser MagazineŇs EditorŇs Choice Award for
ĎBest New 3D Application.Ë
With the release of Infini-D 3.5 for Windows, Specular will become the
first developer to support AppleŇs QuickDraw 3D technology on the
Windows platform. Infini-D 3.5 for Windows will fully support
QuickDraw 3D for Windows, with the ability to import and export 3DMF
objects and the option of using the QuickDraw 3D renderer for
real-time, interactive rendering. The use of QuickDraw 3D greatly
enhances the experience of working in a 3D environment, allowing the
user to manipulate objects, cameras and lights in real time,
streamlining the process of creating 3D scenes and animations.
Infini-D 3.5 for Windows will also feature full support for AppleŇs
QuickTime for Windows, both for rendering animations and for importing
movies to use as surfaces and backgrounds.
Infini-D 3.5 for Windows will have a feature set identical to its Mac
counterpart, which debuted in August 1996, bringing with it a host of
powerful new features, including several that are unique among
applications in this class. Among the most notable of the new features
are: Animated SuperFlares(tm), which allow the user to create stunning
lens flare effects directly in the 3D environment; Animated Boolean
rendering, allowing designers to use any 3D shape as a tool to carve
into any 3D object, allowing the easy creation of complex 3D models
and animations. The addition of significantly faster ray-tracing (up
to 500% faster), plus transparency in all shading modes,
ShadowCatchers(tm), safe title and action indicators, and many user
interface enhancements has considerably broadened the scope of
Infini-DŇs capabilities while maintaining its stability, integration,
and intuitive interface.
MAJOR FEATURES OF INFINI-D 3.5:
ą Animated Boolean Rendering
ą Integrated Animated Lens Flares (SuperFlares)
ą Powerful Spline-Based Modeler
ą SplineForm(tm) Animation
ą Intuitive Interface
ą Velocity Graphs
ą Comprehensive Image Mapping Controls
ą Photo-realistic Rendering
ą Powerful Event-Based Sequencer
ą Editable On-Screen Motion Paths
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Infini-D 3.5 for Windows will be available November 29, 1996 at a
Suggested Retail Price of $649.00 in the US. (International pricing
and availability may vary, for more information, contact Elisabeth
Nuboer-Ranjhan, International Marketing Manager at Specular.)
COMPANY INFORMATION
Since 1990, Specular has been developing world-class graphic design
and 3D animation tools for the Macintosh. Specular products are used
by a wide variety of design professionals for the creation and
compositing of professional 3D images and animations. Specular products
include 3D Web Workshop(tm), TextureScape(tm), LogoMotion(tm),
Collage(tm), BackBurner(tm), and Replicas(tm). Specular products have
been consistently rated the best in their class by publications such
as MacWEEK, MacUser, Macworld, NewMedia, Desktop Publishers Journal,
3D Design, and many others.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about Infini-D 3.5, Specular, and Specular products
contact Jason Dirks, Marketing Manager, at Specular, 7 Pomeroy Lane,
Amherst, MA, 01002. Phone: (413) 253-3100; Fax (413) 253-0540; Email:
press@specular.com; Web Site: www.specular.com. International inquiries
please contact Elisabeth Nuboer-Ranjhan, International Marketing Manager,
at the above address and phone numbers, Email: elisabeth@specular.com.
####
Specular Infini-D(tm) is a trademark of Specular International,
Ltd. Apple(r) and Macintosh(r) are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. (c)1996 Specular International. All rights
reserved.
mac.1471madamov,
SPECULAR/NETSCAPE LICENSING
=====================================================================
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
=====================================================================
Contact: Jason Dirks, Marketing Manager, Specular
SPECULAR AND NETSCAPE ANNOUNCE LICENSING OF SPECULAR WEBHANDS(tm) FOR
NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR GOLD(tm) USERS
Agreement Allows Free Access to a Set of Specular WebHands
(Amherst, MA)ĐFriday, September 13, 1996ĐSpecular International, a
leading provider of 3D and Web-based authoring products, and Netscape
Communications, a leader in the field of Web browsing and server
software, announced a licensing agreement today that allows visitors
to NetscapeŇs Web site free access to SpecularŇs unique
WebHands(tm)Đhigh-quality pre-built artwork that greatly speeds the
creation of high-impact Web pages. The deal allows any visitor to
NetscapeŇs Web site (http://home.netscape.com), a royalty-free license
to use the WebHands in their personal or corporate Web page.
Included in the collection are seamlessly tileable background
textures, 3D buttons, 3D bullets, rules and other web-based graphics.
All WebHands are professionally designed for use on the web, with
optimized palettes and transparency information, and can be
immediately dragged and dropped onto a Web page with both the MacOS
and Windows versions of NetscapeŇs Navigator Gold.
The full collection of over 1500 WebHands is an integral component of
SpecularŇs 3D Web Workshop. Released in May 1996, 3D Web Workshop is a
powerful set of tools for creating high-impact Web pages using 3D
graphics and animation. In addition to the WebHands, 3D Web Workshop
includes Specular TextureScape for creating background textures, 3D
buttons, bullets, and rules, Specular LogoMotion for creating 3D text,
objects, scenes, and animations, and Vividus Web Workshop. All the
WebHands included in 3D Web Workshop are provided both as optimized
GIFs, ready to drop right onto a Web page, and in native file formats
which can be fully edited and customizedĐgiving Web designers complete
design control.
The collection of WebHands for Navigator Gold users is located at:
http://home.netscape.com/comprod/products/navigator/gold/specular/
index.html
SpecularŇs Web site is located at: http://www.specular.com.
AVAILABILITY
The WebHands collection will be available for downloading September 9,
1996.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Since 1990, Specular has been developing world-class graphic design
and 3D animation tools for the Macintosh. Specular products are used
by a wide variety of design professionals for the creation and
compositing of professional 3D images, animations, and Web graphics.
Specular products include 3D Web Workshop(tm), Infini-D(tm),
TextureScape(tm), LogoMotion(tm), Collage(tm), BackBurner(tm), and
Replicas(tm). Specular products have been consistently rated the best
in their class by publications such as MacWEEK, MacUser, Macworld,
NewMedia, Desktop Publishers Journal, 3D Design, and many others
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about WebHands, 3D Web Workshop, Specular, and
other Specular products contact Jason Dirks, Marketing Manager, at 7
Pomeroy Lane, Amherst, MA, 01002. Phone: (413) 253-3100; Fax (413)
253-0540; Email: press@specular.com; Web Site: www.specular.com.
International inquiries please contact Elisabeth Nuboer-Ranjhan,
International Marketing Manager, at the above address and phone
numbers, Email: elisabeth@specular.com.
####
Navigator Gold(tm) is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corp.
Specular WebHands(tm), Infini-D(tm), TextureScape(tm), LogoMotion(tm),
Collage(tm), BackBurner(tm), and Replicas(tm) are trademarks of
Specular International, Ltd. 3D Web Workshop(tm) is a trademark of
Vividus Corporation. MacOS(r) is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. (c)1996 Specular International. All rights
reserved.
mac.1472haevorn,
-> #1468, madamov// kome možeš da ga vraćaš i uzimaš novi dok ne nađeš onaj koji će da radi
// kako treba.
Ček, ako prihvata sve i svašta, šta bi moglo da ne radi kako treba?
Tj: koji problemi bi mogli da se jave?
// Pretpostavljam da znaš, ali napisaću ti: SIMM-ovi u 8100 idu u
// parovima, ne možeš da instaliraš jedan po jedan.
Ček, šta sad to znači? (naravno, nisam znao)
Da moram imati paran broj SIMMova ili moram da imam i od iste
vrste? (Recimo, 2x16Mb + 2x4Mb ili može 2x16Mb + 4Mb + 16Mb)
mac.1473madamov,
-> #1472, haevorn> Tj: koji problemi bi mogli da se jave?
Ako je u početku u redu, tj. Mac kod uključivanja i resetovanja ne svira zvuk
koji služi za indikaciju da nešto nije u redu sa hardverom (ima ih za razne
slučajeve, ovaj za memoriju se čuje najčešće), može da se desi da neki SIMM
pravi probleme u toku rada u vidu čestih zaglavljivanja, čuvene poruke o
grešci type 11 i slično. Ako se to ranije nije dešavalo sa softverom s kojim
radiš, menjaj SIMM-ove dok to ne prestane da se dešava.
> Da moram imati paran broj SIMMova ili moram da imam i od iste vrste?
> (Recimo, 2x16Mb + 2x4Mb ili može 2x16Mb + 4Mb + 16Mb)
U tvom primeru mora 2x16Mb + 2x4Mb što ti sa onih 8 Mb zalemljenih na ploči
daje 48 Mb. Ovim si zauzeo 4 slota, ali ti ostaju još 4 za dodavanje RAM-a.
Srećno proširavanje, ali imaj u vidu da ćeš se namučiti sa kućištem. B(
mac.1474madamov,
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 02:27:14 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Switching Access Numbers--Mac vs PC
Message-ID: <960916022714_309425911@emout06.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<SteffW@Albany.Net> (Stephanie Wiltse)
Recently my local Internet Provider changed telephone numbers, e-mailing
the following instructions to their customers. The following was a real
eye-opener, and a straight forward comparison I plan to show anyone
trying to decide which platform they want to work with....
-- Instructions for Trumpet Winsock under Windows 3.1
x Double click on the TCP Manager. Its window will appear onscreen.
x Click on the menu marked "Dialler".
x Click on the item marked "setup.cmd".
x When prompted with the telephone number "t463-3434" replace it with
"t242-1111".
x Press Ok.
x Press Ok when the username box appears.
x Press Ok when the password box appears.
x Click on the menu marked "Dailler" again.
x Click on the menu item "Edit Scripts".
x When the file box appears, click on the file named "login.cmd".
x Click Ok.
x A window titled "Notepad - LOGIN.CMD" will appear.
x Press the down arrow key until the blinking line is at the start of
the line that reads: "input 30 $loginprompt"
x Press the "#" key so that the line now reads: "#input 30
$loginprompt"
x Click on the menu marked "File"
x Click on the item marked "Save"
x Click on the menu marked "File"
x Click on the item marked "Exit"
x Exit windows and restart your computer. You will now be using the
new 242-1111 number when connecting to AlbayNet. Enjoy!
-- Instructions for Windows '95
x Start your connection to AlbanyNet as you normally would.
x When the "Connect to AlbanyNet" box appears, find the box that
contains the "463-3434" number.
x Erase the "463-3434" portion and enter the "242-1111" number.
x Make sure your password is entered in the password box, and press
"Connect". After you've connected properly, the 242-1111 will become
permanent. If for some reason the 463-3434 number re-appears in
the connection box, replace it with the 242-1111 number again.
-- Instructions for Macintoshes
x Go into your ConfigPPP control panel.
x Click on "config"
x Under the box marked "Tel #" erase the 463-3434, and enter 242-1111
x Click Ok.
x Click Ok.
x Connect as usual.
SteffW@Albany.net
The Starving Artists Workshop
Albany, New York
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mac.1475madamov,
DealBITS-024-16-Sep-96
======================
We've been publishing DealBITS for a year now, and it's time
for us to take a break from the work of publishing deals.
That's right, DealBITS is going on hiatus (see Zomething from
the Editors). In honor of this last issue, a number of
companies have come up with excellent deals.
Nisus Software joins us with a discount on the Kyoto Gardens
CD-ROM, which uses QuickTime VR to showcase Zen landscapes.
Landware is offering deals on its NewsHopper news client and
ToDo List Personal Information Manager. On the Web front, you
can take advantage of $100 discounts on various Web Server 4D
products from MDG Computer Services, and Intelligence at Large
chimes in with a deal on MovieStar, a program for making
QuickTime and GIF animations.
MacWorks is offering a Duo 2300c for $1499 plus deals of
interest to those seeking external CD-ROMs, Geoports, or
monitors. Small Dog Electronics returns with a variety of deals
on Macintosh CPUs, as well as monitors, a StyleWriter 2400,
external CD-ROM, modem, RAM, and the Microsoft Office 2.5
CD-ROM. Also in the hardware line-up, MacGurus enthusiastically
continues in the vein of last issue with deals on all sorts of
RAM.
Other continuing deals include the ClarisWorks Users Group with
a membership discount; Celestin Company with its Apprentice
5 CD-ROM, a CD loaded with materials of interest to
programmers; and last - but not least - Wisdom Quest Multimedia
with the eLibrary 96 CD-ROM.
DealBITS is a twice-monthly electronic publication, dedicated
to bringing deals to Macintosh users. Our goal is to encourage
the creation of deals and to create a low-cost venue where all
companies can afford to advertise. To inquire about placing a
deal in DealBITS, contact us at <dealbits-admin@tidbits.com>.
Please note that the email and FTP versions of DealBITS should
be read in a monospaced font, such as Monaco.
In This Issue:
Celestin Company, Inc. - Apprentice 5
ClarisWorks Users Group - Discounted membership
Intelligence at Large - MovieStar
LandWare, Inc. - NewsHopper and ToDo List
MacGurus - RAM
MacWorks - Duo 2300c plus misc. hardware
MDG Computer Services, Inc. - Web Server 4D
Nisus Software - Kyoto Gardens CD-ROM
Small Dog Electronics - Macintoshes, monitors, RAM, etc.
Wisdom Quest Multimedia Inc. - eLibrary 96
Zomething From the Editors - DealBITS goes on hiatus
dealbits.024mac.1476knenad,
Ima li nekih informacija o Systemu 8.0? Na ulici vidim da se demo te
verzije prodaje na CD-u uz neki mac casopis. Da li sam ja tu nesto
pogresio, mozda?
mac.1477kmilan,
-> #1476, knenad>Ima li nekih informacija o Systemu 8.0? Na ulici vidim da se demo te
>verzije prodaje na CD-u uz neki mac casopis. Da li sam ja tu nesto
>pogresio, mozda?
Evo i u najnovijem c't-u se spominje MacOS 8.0.
mac.1478madamov,
-> #1476, knenad> Ima li nekih informacija o Systemu 8.0? Na ulici vidim da se demo te
> verzije prodaje na CD-u uz neki mac casopis. Da li sam ja tu nesto
> pogresio, mozda?
Nije demo, već prezentacija urađena u Macromedia Director-u. Imao si u vestima
i TidBITS-ima koje ostavljam informaciju, System 8 neće još, prvo će ići dve
revizije Sistema 7.5, dakle uslovno rečeno neki System 7.6 i 7.7, koje će
imati ugrađene neke tehnologije iz System-a 8, kako koju dovršavaju. Tako će
System 7.6, tj. sledeći po redu, ja ga zovem 7.6, možda ga i drugačije označe,
imati standardno ugrađene OpenDoc, QuickTime VR, QuickDraw 3D.
Povodom ove priče, evo i izvoda iz najnovije TidBITS-a:
**System 7.5.5 Update** -- It's clear now that Apple has not yet
released System 7.5.4, and in fact, according to sources, is
fixing problems relating to the IR capabilities of some Macs. The
update, when it comes out, will be renumbered to 7.5.5. The next
mention of it in TidBITS will be when it's actually available.
mac.1479madamov,
-> #1477, kmilan> Evo i u najnovijem c't-u se spominje MacOS 8.0.
A šta je to c't?
mac.1480madamov,
TidBITS#345/16-Sep-96
=====================
Matt Neuburg returns with a review and history of the latest
release of the indispensable Now Utilities, Adam passes on some
comments about the use of graphics in our Web site redesign,
Tonya looks briefly at new releases of four HTML authoring
programs (and muses about why many of them fall flat), and Mark
writes about the beefed-up servers Apple announced at Seybold
last week. Finally, we announce that DealBITS is going on hiatus
for some rethinking.
Topics:
MailBITS/16-Sep-96
Apple Unveils Fast Servers at Seybold
Rethinking More of a Web
HTMLbits: Four New Releases
Now Utilities Turns 6-Point-Something
tidbits.345mac.1481kmilan,
-> #1479, madamov>> Evo i u najnovijem c't-u se spominje MacOS 8.0.
>A šta je to c't?
Nemački magazin fur computer technik.
A šta je to imati OpenDoc, QuickTime VR, QuickDraw 3D.
mac.1482madamov,
-> #1481, kmilan> A šta je to imati OpenDoc, QuickTime VR, QuickDraw 3D.
Duga priča, nakanjujem se da jedan po jedan natenane obradim u Računarima.
Ukratko, nove tehnologije koje je razvio Apple. OpenDoc je tehnologija po
kojoj će ubuduće aplikacije moći da koriste delove drugih aplikacija. Recimo,
imaš Word, ali ti se više sviđa WordPerfect-ov editor tabela, na sistemskom
nivou ćeš moći mašini da kažeš da u Wordu koristi spelling checker drugog
proizvođača, Word će raditi isto kao sa svoji. Naravno, ovo je hipotetički, ko
zna kada će Microsoft početi da podržava OpenDoc s obzirom da razvija svoju
sličnu tehnologiju.
QuickTime VR i QuickDraw 3D su nove tehnologije, tj. unapređene već postojeće
tehnologije. Već odavno si u stanju da preko sistemskog clipboarda kopiraš i
pasteuješ QuicTime filmove, čak i najjednostavniji editor na Meku sad ume da
"pušta" QT filmove. Znači, standard za gledanje filmova, ali i API za pisanje
aplikacija koje ih podržavaju. Dakle, ti kao programer ne moraš da znaš kako
se reprodukuje film, da bi baratao sa njima treba da znaš koje funkcije
QuickTime ima, a čitavo baratanje s filmom prepuštatš operativnom sistemu. VR
je od virtual reality, sada se kroz takve filmove može šetati, tj. klikćeš na
određene tačke i one te prebacuju u druge prostorije, možeš da se okrećeš i
gledaš po sceni na kojoj si i slično. Kao u pojedinim igricama. QuickDraw 3D
je API za trodimenzionalnu grafiku, s njim će programer moći da barata sa 3D
objektima bez da mora sam da misli o kontrolisanju njihovog kretanja, izgleda
i slično u animacijama ili CAD primenama.
mac.1483nenad,
-> #1482, madamov> Duga priča, nakanjujem se da jedan po jedan natenane obradim u
> Računarima. Ukratko, nove tehnologije koje je razvio Apple. OpenDoc je
> tehnologija po kojoj će ubuduće aplikacije moći da koriste delove drugih
> aplikacija. Recimo, imaš Word, ali ti se više sviđa WordPerfect-ov editor
> tabela, na sistemskom nivou ćeš moći mašini da kažeš da u Wordu koristi
> spelling checker drugog proizvođača, Word će raditi isto kao sa svoji.
Nije baš sve tako. :)
Naime, OpenDoc nije razvio Apple, čak je on u jednom trenutku
bio prilično rezervisan prema projektu, ali čini se da je sada
ponovo "na liniji". OpenDoc je proistekao iz projekta Taligent.
Firmu Taligent su osnovali Apple, IBM i Novell (WP) sa prvobitnim
ciljem da razvije kompletan objektno orijentisani operativni
sistem (CommonPoint), ali je posle odlučeno da se razvije
standardni skup od nešto preko 1000 softverskih komponenti koje
bi činile osnovu za aplikacije na postojećim operativnim
sistemima (Mac Copland, OS/2 i Windows). Svaka kompanija bi
portovala run-time za te komponente na svoj(e) operativne
sisteme, a Novell (odnosno Word Perfect) je bio "zadužen" za
Windows. Zbog poznatih dešavanja Novell je otpao (mada i dalje
podržava OpenDoc), a nakon završetka posla Taligent je pripojen
IBM-u u cilju nastavljanja razvoja, uz obavezu da i dalje svoje
rezultate isporučuje drugim osnivačma.
Pomenute firme su bile osnivači i CI (Component Integration)
laboratorija, neprofitne organizacije za brigu o OpenDoc
standardima. CI-u su se kasnije priključile još neke velike
korporacije: Adobe, Lotus, Oracle, OMG (Open Management Group)...
Što se samog OpenDoc-a tiče, već je bilo o njemu reči u
Računarima 116, a pisao sam nešto i u ovim novim što izlaze
danas-sutra, u okviru prikaza bete Warp-a 4.0. Malo je bezveze da
citiram sebe, ali mi je tako lakše, pa evo izvoda iz dela teksta
koji se bavi OpenDoc-om:
------
>>> U pitanju je objektno orijentisani model čija je
>>> osnovna odlika da umesto velikih monolitnih aplikacija, koje
>>> pored svega što nam treba uz sebe vuku bar još 10 puta toliko
>>> onoga što nam nikada neće zatrebati, pred korisnika izađe sa
>>> malim softverskim komponentama zaduženim za obavljanje
>>> pojedinačnih poslova. Krajnji korisnik OpenDoc vidi kao skup
>>> delova ("parts") koje može da kombinuje i od njih tvori dokument.
>>> Za svaki od tih delova brine se jedna ili više OpenDoc
>>> softverskih komponenti koje međusobno sarađuju, razmenjuju poruke
>>> i podatke i međusobno čine efikasnu i modularnu aplikaciju,
>>> nastalu u realnom vremenu sa jednim ciljem - da vam omogući da
>>> kreirate, obradite i sačuvate vaš konkretan dokument.
>>>
>>> Za programere OpenDoc znači lakše održavanje softvera, kao i
>>> skraćeno vreme potrebno za njegov razvoj usled mogućnosti
>>> korišćenja već postojećih komponenti. Takođe, njihov proizvod
>>> (komponenta) će imati veću vrednost jer će se i on sam moći
>>> višestruko iskoristiti: vaš plug-in ili ektenzija za PhotoShop
>>> će raditi i u QuarkXpress-u, PageMaker-u, Venturi, Word-u i svuda
>>> drugde - iz prostog razloga što to i nije ekstenzija za PhotoShop
>>> već OpenDoc komponenta.
>>>
>>> Ono što daje poseban značaj OpenDoc-u jeste njegova otvorenost i
>>> interoperabilnost. OpenDoc dokument kreiran na Macintosh-u će bez
>>> problema pročitati OS/2 i Windows korisnik pošto je format zapisa
>>> standardizovan (tzv. Bento object-storage). Osnovni OpenDoc
>>> runtime je besplatan i proizvođači OpenDoc aplikacija ili
>>> komponenti ga mogu distribuirati sa svojim proizvodom za slučaj
>>> da ga korisnik nije dobio sa operativnim sistemom. OpenDoc je
>>> kompatibilan i sa Microsoft-ovim OLE-om u smislu da se na
>>> platformama gde postoje obe tehnologije OLE objektu može
>>> predstaviti i sa njim komunicirati kao drugi OLE objekat, dakle
>>> da simulira (glumi) OLE server, ali i da koristi usluge pravog
>>> OLE servera.
>>>
>>> Tehnološki, OpenDoc je jednu generaciju ispred OLE-a i ActiveX-a,
>>> usaglašen je sa CORBA standardima, a oslanja se na proverenu i
>>> potvrđenu IBM-ovu SOM (System Object Model) tehnologiju, prisutnu
>>> na OS/2 još od 1992. godine. Osim toga u pitanju je
>>> cross-platform tehnologija: inplementacija OpenDoc-a već postoji
>>> za MacOS operativni sistem, a sada se i uz OS/2 dobija OpenDoc
>>> runtime. Do kraja godine se očekuje da i korisnici Windows-a budu
>>> u mogućnosti da osete prednosti pravih softverskih komponenti, a
>>> u toku su portovanja i na neke Unix platoforme (AIX, HP-UX,
>>> Solaris...).
> Naravno, ovo je hipotetički, ko zna kada će Microsoft početi da podržava
> OpenDoc s obzirom da razvija svoju sličnu tehnologiju.
Microsoft je najavio da ima nameru da tzv. ;) ActiveX portuje i
na Mac-a, ali ništa nije rečeno o rokovima. Nova verzija Jave će
imati definisan interfejs prema OpenDoc-u, a Netscape se takođe
opredelio da direktno podrži OpenDoc u svojim narednim
proizvodima.
Međutim, jedan renomirani domaći računarski časopis je u
skorašnjem broju izneo procenu da sve to nema budućnost, što
praktično znači da su svi oni (Apple, IBM, Oracle, Netscape,
Novell, OMG, Lotus, Sun...) na pogrešnom putu i da će da
propadnu, a postojaće samo Microsoft i njegov IE. ;) Stoga -
oprezno! ;)
mac.1484madamov,
Product Update
Apple Ships System 7.5.5 Update
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CUPERTINO, California-September 19, 1996-Apple Computer, Inc., today
released System 7.5.5 Update, a set of system software enhancements that
significantly improves the overall reliability and performance of AppleĘ
MacintoshĘ and MacĘ OS-compatible systems.
Significance
System 7.5.5 Update has been developed in response to feedback from end
users and developers and demonstrates a commitment by Apple to continually
improve the Mac OS. This update is the third in a series of regularly
scheduled system software update releases Apple has delivered since March,
1996. It provides one update for all computer systems currently running
System 7.5.3 and integrates all improvements found in the System 7.5.3
Revision 2 update, released June 1996.
Numerous Improvements
System 7.5.5 Update provides reliability improvements for all systems by
eliminating some causes of system freezes and improves the reliability of
sharing a printer over the network.
Performance enhancements include:
* a revised version of virtual memory that can result in significantly
better performance when performing some tasks, such as launching an
application, especially for PowerPC-based systems using SCSI drives;
* a revised Code Fragment Manager that enables some large PowerPC-native
applications to launch faster and some applications to be launched in
low-memory situations;
* the Universal System Folder, a single user-created system folder stored
on an external hard disk or removable-media drive and used to boot up a
wide variety of Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible systems, that has been
enhanced to support the latest Apple computers, including the Apple
Macintosh 5400 and 6400 series.
Reliability enhancements include:
* more dependable use of the floppy drive on DOS-compatible systems,
* improved floppy formatting and better reliability during system startup
for 180MHz or higher 604 or 604e microprocessor-based systems,
* a reduction of Type 11 errors on PowerPC-based systems,
* better use of sound-intensive applications for Macintosh Quadra and
Centris systems updated with the Apple Power Macintosh Upgrade Card,
* more dependable operation of the remote control included with the Apple
TV tuner and Macintosh TV.
Network-specific improvements include:
* more reliable operation of Ethernet controllers in the 5400 and 6400
series systems,
* better data integrity when accessing a 5400 series system over the
network.
System Requirements
System 7.5.5 Update will only install on computers currently running System
7.5.3, including System 7.5.3 Revision 2. Once the update is installed, the
system software version will be changed to System 7.5.5 as indicated in the
"About this Macintosh" window.
With the release of System 7.5.5 Update, Apple is delivering its final
system software release for the Macintosh Plus, SE, Classic, Portable,
PowerBook 100, SE FDHD, SE/30, LC, II, IIx, and IIcx. Future Mac OS releases
will require 68030-, 68040-, or PowerPC-based systems that support 32-bit
memory addressing, this includes all other Macintosh models.
In response to customer feedback, Apple has standardized how the version
number will change for future system software releases. If major
architectural changes are being delivered, the first digit of the version
number will be incremented. If new features are added to a system software
reference release without major architectural changes, the second digit will
be incremented. When system software updates are delivered with only
reliability and performance improvements, the third digit will be
incremented. System 7.5.4 Update was not made available to the general
public due to a problem with the software.
Availability and Pricing
A free copy of System 7.5.5 Update can be downloaded from Apple's ftp sites
at ftp.info.apple.com or ftp.support.apple.com; and Apple's World Wide Web
sites at http://www.support.apple.com/ftp/7.5.5.html or
http://www.info.apple.com. It can also be found on Apple sites on America
Online (keyword-applecomputer), CompuServe (shortcut - GO APLSUP) and
AppleLink (AppleLink Services to Software Sampler to Apple Support Forum).
In the United States, customers can order System 7.5.5 Update on a floppy
disk set for U.S. $13 by calling 800-293-6617, ext. 1322. Localized versions
of this release is expected to be available in many countries within 90
days.
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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
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Apple, the Apple logo, Power Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks
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mac.1485madamov,
-> #1483, nenad> Naime, OpenDoc nije razvio Apple, čak je on u jednom trenutku
> bio prilično rezervisan prema projektu, ali čini se da je sada
> ponovo "na liniji".
Ne da je na liniji, nego ne skreće. B) Naime, pre neki dan skinuh OpenDoc 1.1
(za one sa pristupom Internetu adresa je http://opendoc.apple.com/) za Meka i
instalirah jer sam hteo da isprobam Cyberdog-a koji ga zahteva. A Cyberdog je
čudo, WWW čitač, FTP, Telnet klijent, Mail i News čitač itd
(http://cyberdog.apple.com/). Pogađaš, svaki od njih je OpenDoc komponenta.
Očekujte prikaz Cyberdog-a u sledećim Računarima. Zahtevi su isti, OpenDoc i
Cyberdog zatevaju minimum 68030 mašinu sa 8 Mb RAM-a (poželjno 16 Mb) i System
7.5. Na žalost, oba podležu čuvenoj Apple-ovoj licenci za softver: džabe je,
može se skinuti sa njihovih servera, dobiti od dilera na CD-u ili disketama,
ali nema distribuiranja preko BBS-ova i na neki drugi način, što će reći da
nema ništa od ostavljanja na Sezam, što ne znači da ja privatno nekom to ne
mogu da pošaljem na disketi. B)
> Microsoft je najavio da ima nameru da tzv. ;) ActiveX portuje i
> na Mac-a, ali ništa nije rečeno o rokovima.
Neka on prvo portuje Access na Meka, lako ćemo za ActiveX. B) A rokovi za Meka
su nam poznati, Excel 5 i Word 6 je kasnio toliko za svojim Windows verzijama
da sam i zaboravio za kada su ga prvobitno najavili.
> Stoga - oprezno! ;)
Uh, o'ladio sam se, idem odmah da prodam ci-a i otkažem kupovinu
PowerComputing-ovog Mac klona, pa da kupim nekog Blentijuma, što preporučujem
i ostalima od 24.999.999 Mac korisnika. B)
mac.1487madamov,
Apple Harmonizes Enhanced CD Creation
New Music Toolkit Streamlines and Simplifies Production
IMA EXPO'96--NEW YORK--Sept. 17, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today
announced Apple Interactive Music Toolkit, a simple yet powerful tool for
creating enhanced music CDs. Professional recording artists and
developers can quickly and easily author multi-session enhanced CDs
(ECDs) that can be played on both Mac OS and Windows platforms. Graphics,
pictures, lyrics, and QuickTime movies can be added to create an
exciting, interactive experience for the music fan.
Included with the Music Toolkit is a specifically designed music engine
for the Apple Media Tool, which is used to assemble the interactive
portion of the ECD. Also included is the Lyric Synchronizer utility,
which synchronizes lyrics to the music.
"Apple has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to working with
developers and artists. They constantly provide us with useful tools and
new technologies," said Leo Rossi, technical advisor for the EMI Record
Group and principal of Highway One Media Entertainment. "The Music
Toolkit from Apple allows the professional recording artist and developer
to take the creative process to a new dimension."
mac.1486madamov,
QuickDraw 3D Receives Technology and Innovation Awards From Leading
Magazines
Apple Cross-Platform 3D Architecture Honored by Publish and DISCOVER
Magazines; New Awards Add to Growing Momentum of QuickDraw 3D Among
Developers
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 17, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
that the Company's QuickDraw 3D graphics technology has been honored by
the editors of Publish and DISCOVER magazines for technology achievement
and innovation. QuickDraw 3D is Apple's software technology for creating
and rendering real-time, workstation-class 3D graphics on Macintosh and
Microsoft Windows-based personal computers.
The IMPACT Award and DISCOVER Magazine Awards are only the latest
industry recognition for QuickDraw 3D. Other recent awards include:
-- Byte Magazine 1995 Editors' Choice Awards: Award of Distinction
-- MacUser 1995 Editors' Choice Award (Eddy): Breakthrough Technology of
the Year
-- Macworld World Class Awards 1995: Best New Technology
mac.1489madamov,
Apple Heats Up QuickTime Plug-in With Hot New Features
QuickTime Plug-In Version 1.1 Makes Virtual Reality Hottest Way to Travel
Internet, Along With Expanded Developer Controls and Web Browser Support.
IMA EXPO '96, NEW YORK--Sept. 17, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today
announced version 1.1 of the QuickTime Plug-In which delivers new
QuickTime VR "URL Hot Spot" capability, additional QuickTime playback
commands, and expanded browser support.
mac.1491madamov,
Dubl-Click Software Corp. announces the release of ClickChange for
electronic download at both the Dubl-Click and Software Unboxed sites!
Personalize your Mac with ClickChange! Custom color schemes accompany
your choice of button, window, and scrollbar styles. Replace drab cursors
with exciting, animated, color alternatives. Your Mac comes alive.
To see this and other fine software titles visit Dubl-Click software at
<http://www.dublclick> or Software Unboxed at <http://www.unboxed.com> on
aol keyword: Unboxed
** Note that all of the software at these site is available for immediate
download and purchase
mac.1490madamov,
Apple Pumps Up The Volume On New Webcasting Season
http://live.apple.com Serves the cranberries Concert Webcast on September
27
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 17, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. kicks off its
webcasting season with better technology, more programming, and the rock
sensation--the cranberries. the cranberries webcast on Sept. 27 will mark
the debut of a new audio-streaming technology from Telos Systems called
Audioactive. Audioactive can turn the AM-radio sounds prevalent on the
Internet today into audio quality that sounds more like FM-stereo.
Additionally this season, Apple webcast audiences can expect more live
events to attend virtually, including the "Cool Site Of The Year" Awards,
live from New York on Oct. 3. Apple's live webcasts happen at:
http://live.apple.com/.
In addition, Apple announced a back-to-school promotion to extend the
cranberries webcast to students around the nation; that it has teamed up
with Bill Graham Presents and other clubs around the nation to bring more
music to its webcasting season; and that it is sponsoring a new website
Livecast for locating live events on the Internet.
mac.1488madamov,
Apple Computer Announces version 2.1 of Apple Media Tool
Key New Features Provide for Greater Developmental Control and Internet
Access
IMA EXPO '96, NEW YORK--Sept. 17, 1996--Apple Computer today announced
Apple Media Tool (AMT) 2.1. With an enhanced array of events, commands,
and effects, developers will be able to utilize extended support for
QuickTime VR, expanded user interface control, and the ability to launch
applications or browsers and target specific websites from within an
Apple Media Tool runtime.
Apple Media Tool (AMT), is the Company's easy-to use, object-based,
cross-platform multimedia authoring tool enabling users to create
interactive titles without programming or scripting. Once interactive
projects are created on the Mac OS, AMT generates, simultaneous Mac OS
and Windows runtimes which share the same media, all at the click of a
button.
"Interactive media authoring has historically been the domain of
scripting tools," said Carlos Montalvo, vice president of the Interactive
Media Group at Apple Computer. "Apple Media Tool exposes the rich
features of the QuickTime Media Layer (QTML) to a wider audience of
authors, publishers, and learners. With Apple Media Tool, you don't have
to be a programmer to develop interactive titles."
mac.1492madamov,
Apple and Sun Join Forces To Create High-Performance Enterprise Intranets
and New Java-Based Component Development and Multimedia Technologies
NETWORLD+INTEROP--ATLANTA, GA--Sept. 18, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. and
Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced plans to build a seamless bridge
between Apple Macintosh desktop computers and Sun Solaris enterprise
servers, providing Internet and corporate intranet users a powerful
combination of high-performance networking and media-rich desktop ease of
use. In addition, the two companies will cooperate to enable
interoperability between Sun's Java Beans and Apple's OpenDoc
technologies and integration between Sun's JavaMedia and Apple's
QuickTime. The companies will also work to establish mediaLib as a
high-performance interface to multimedia-capable microprocessors.
The Apple-Sun alliance sets the stage for a number of long-range
development efforts to link the best of Apple's expertise in Macintosh
ease of use and media-rich technologies--the QuickTime multimedia
standard, OpenDoc developer framework and Open Transport networking
technology--to Sun's industry-leading Java technologies and
high-performance, enterprise-class Internet/intranet servers based on the
scalable Solaris operating environment.
Demonstrations at the Sun and Apple Networld+Interop booths (Sun #5130
and #5814, Apple #617H) reflect work in progress resulting from the
companies' joint efforts. For example, enhancements to Sun's Solaris
operating environment and Solstice network management tools allow
Macintosh desktops to function through peer-to-peer connectivity with
servers in Solaris-based enterprises, enabling Apple users to take
advantage of secure and robust networking. In turn, Solaris servers at
the booth demonstration are able to deliver Apple's cutting-edge
multimedia technology to a variety of clients across diverse networks.
Other booth demonstrations include the integration of Internet and
AppleTalk intranet technologies with Apple's OpenDoc-based Cyberdog
network client suite, as well as Java Management Application Programming
Interface (JMAPI) desktop control functions running on a Macintosh for
the first time.
"The intranet is driving a new enterprise computing environment, one that
combines the media-rich qualities of the Web with the established
infrastructure of industrial-strength corporate networks," said Dr.
Gilbert F. Amelio, Apple's chairman and chief executive officer. "Apple
and Sun are addressing this important area together to forge new
solutions integrating our industry-leading multimedia capabilities with
the power of Java, Java Beans and the Solaris operating environment."
"The world has moved to the networked age. Increasingly, companies have
been challenged with managing the complexity of enterprise networks that
range from just a few systems, to tens of thousands," said Scott McNealy,
Sun's president, chairman and CEO. "Today's announcement with Apple is
about simplifying that complexity and providing powerful solutions to our
customers. It's about further integrating Macintosh into a single,
manageable network by using innovative network-centric technologies such
as Java and the Solaris operating environment. It's also about providing
best of breed technology combinations like Java Beans and OpenDoc for
object-oriented development and QuickTime and JavaMedia for the best in
multimedia."
Initial Apple-Sun collaboration activities will occur in four primary
areas:
Improved Network Speed, Interoperability and Enterprise Management with
Macintosh Ease of Use, Affordability
Sun and Apple plan to enhance their operating environments, network
management tools and security software to advance high-performance
interoperability between Apple desktop computers and Sun servers.
Successful collaboration would result in Apple and Sun systems that will
be managed for the first time with the same tools from the same
enterprise management console. Seamless peer-to-peer connection to
Macintosh clients is expected to make it easier for corporate information
systems managers to consider the Macintosh in purchase decisions,
allowing companies to take advantage of Macintosh ease of use, media-rich
environment and significant savings in maintenance costs when compared
with conventional PCs.
Compound Document Development Made Easier
Apple and Sun will work to deliver component interoperability between
Sun's Java Beans and Apple's OpenDoc component architectures to provide a
full suite of component development services in an open, multi-platform
environment. The collaboration will leverage the best of Java Beans as a
compact, platform-independent API and OpenDoc for more complex
component-based desktop and Internet/intranet applications.
Interoperability of Java Beans and OpenDoc makes it possible to embed
Java Beans inside OpenDoc containers. For example, a user might include
some Java Bean components, such as buttons and a database viewer, inside
an OpenDoc container. By connecting the buttons and the database viewer,
users would be able to push a button to fetch a new database view as part
of their container document.
"Today's announcement is good news from IBM's perspective," said Steve
Mills, general manager, IBM Software Solutions. "Apple's plans to join
forces with Sun on interoperability between Java Beans and OpenDoc
complement efforts that are underway at IBM. Clearly, our customers will
benefit from the availability of open, industry standards that span the
desktop through the networked environment."
In addition, Sun and Apple expect to collaborate with each other, as well
as third parties, to bring to market software development tools that will
take advantage of the new technologies resulting from the joint effort,
such as Sun's Java WorkShop.
Sun Enhancing JavaMedia to Fully Support QuickTime
As part of the joint collaboration with Apple, Sun will work to enhance
JavaMedia APIs and libraries to fully support QuickTime functionality,
adding a new dimension to Java Media. This means, for example, that a
Java developer will be able to incorporate QuickTime video into a sales
training or education applet, or add QuickTime sound to a media interview
or entertainment broadcast. In addition to QuickTime's mature media-rich
capabilities, Java developers will get immediate access to the broad base
of established QuickTime tools and extensive developer community
knowledge.
mediaLib Brings Extra Power to UltraSPARC and PowerPC
medialib, formerly known as the Virtual Device Interface, is a low-level,
high-performance interface to today's multimedia-capable processors.
mediaLib offers the path to performance without compromising portability,
providing functions highly tuned for imaging, video, audio, algebra and
graphics. Software and hardware developers will be able to use mediaLib
to access the advanced multimedia and imaging capabilities of UltraSPARC
and PowerPC microprocessors. Under the joint effort, Apple and Sun will
work to get microprocessor manufacturers, system developers, library
developers and leading independent software vendors (ISVs) to support the
mediaLib API.
Building Future Network Connectivity Solutions
As demonstrated at Networld+Interop, Sun's enterprise servers and
Solstice system management software interoperate with Macintosh clients
in solutions available today. Going forward, the two companies will work
to achieve out-of-the-box interoperability and common manageability for
their respective product lines, advance messaging services, and a new
systems management architecture. Specifically, Apple and Sun intend to
provide the Apple File Protocol with every Solaris Server, allow
Macintosh to be fully managed by Solstice network management products,
and provide robust TCP/IP-based, high-performance networking by
developing a common security architecture and enhanced file access to Web
applications through WebNFS.
Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Solaris, Java, Java WorkShop,
mediaLib, and UltraSPARC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All SPARC
trademarks are used under license and are trademarks or registered
trademarks of SPARC International, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an
architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered
trademark in the United States and in other countries exclusively
licensed through X/Open Company, Ltd.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, OpenDoc, Cyberdog and QuickTime are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names and
companies mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks other
respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation, and used under license therefrom.
mac.1493madamov,
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 1996 18:34:03 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: !!--Calling All Letterman Wannabes
Message-ID: <960918183401_525361077@emout20.mail.aol.com>
All you Letterman wannabes, here's your chance.
This request is from:
<nealmca@concentric.net>
Recently this was sent to me from one of my Windoze friends and I need a
rebuttal. I'm quite confident that there are lots of funny Evangelista's
out there that could help me serve up a stinging comeback (my humor gland
is malfunctioning at the moment). Have them email me and I'll post the
results of the battle...
Top Ten Reasons Why PC's are better than Mac's
10. Rainbow Colored Apples remind me of Alar.
9. You can use the $500 savings towards software that you can actually
buy.
8. Nobody refers to PC's as "those other computers"
7. Two Words....Apple Link
6. PC menus stay open when you click them.
5. Lack of a keyboard method for opening menus.
4. {S sosumi} 'nuff said
3. Nobody's ever had to take out the trash with a PC.
2. $2500, and you don't even get a power button.
1. PC's have never advertised "Mac Compatability" as a selling point.
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mac.1494askripka,
Ljudi, ako može neko da mi pomogne. Nedavno instaliram ja System
7.5 na moju Quadru. I da bih dobio YU slova na ekranu po MacCustom
rasporedu, odem u ResEdit, učitam System da bih editovao samo
bitmape za Monaco i Genevu. Dakle, samo za ekranski prikaz, pošto
iz tih fontova ništa ne štampam. Kad ono, ništa. Jednostabno mi ne
da da to odradim. Šta god ja uradio, on ostavlja sistemske bitmape.
Ovo mi je, dok sam imao System 7.1, pošlo za rukom bez ikakvih
problema.
Da li je to uopšte moguće i kako to da sredim? :(
mac.1495madamov,
-> #1494, askripka> Da li je to uopšte moguće i kako to da sredim? :(
Moguće je. Problem je u tome što su Chicago 12, Geneva 9 i 12, kao i Monaco 9
fontovi koji se nalaze u ROM-u svakog Meka tako da nije dovoljno samo u
System-u editovati ih (Chicago 12 se, koliko se sećam, ni ne prikazuje kao da
je u sistemu, tj. ResEdit ne vidi FONT resurs Chicago fonta). Naime, kada se
od Systema zahteva neki font on krene redom po otvorenim resource fajlovima,
prvi mu je od same aplikacije, ako ne nađe tamo željeni resurs, traži ga u
ROM-u pa u System-u. U slučaju ovih fotnova uvek ih nađe u ROM-u tako da ne
koristi fontove koje si prepravio. Doduše, stvar može da radi ako se ima
uključen Suitcase, ali nema potrebe da se memorija njime opterećuje ako se
inače ne koristi. Rešenje ti je uz ovu poruku, sve sa fontovima u kojima sam
YU karaktere iskopirao iz hrvatskog sistema, pa ako valjaju njima, valjaće i
nama. Ako ti se ne sviđaju, slobodno uzmi ono što si ti editovao, ali pazi na
ID-e. Dakle, otvoriš ovaj fajl ResEdit-om, select all, copy, otvoriš System
(nema potrebe da naglašavam da treba da bude kopija), onda paste u System. Na
pitanje da li da zameni resurse se istim ID-om obavezno kažeš Yes, snimiš
System i restartuješ se s njim. Ako ti se ne sviđaju ikone tastature koje sam
ubacio u ovaj fajl, iskopiraj samo FOND, FONT i ROv (od ROM override, samo ime
govori, zar ne?) resurse, to je sve što treba da bi se ovi fontovi lepo
prikazivali na ekranu tokom rada. Kad sam već kod ikona tastara, ima li neko
lepo napravljenu srpsku zastavau kao ikonu, ovom mojom nisam baš zadovoljan,
naročito kad sam video kako Hrvati napraviše svoju?
Na žalost, kada se želi nešto prikazati ekranskim fontom čija veličina nije
među ovima, recimo Geneva 16, neće se prikazivati YU slova, već će ih System
generisati iz TrueType fonta i videće se kuke i kvake. U fazi sam
provaljivanja na osnovu hrvatskog sistema kako izvesti i to (oni sa svojim
rasporedom uspevaju) da se prikazuju naša slova i iz TrueType fontova koji se
dobijaju uz System. Takođe, tu je i sortiranje po MacCustom rasporedu. Ako
nekom odgovara hrvatski, tj. raspored koji je Apple zvanično registrovao kao
zvanični za Jugoslaviju i koristi ga Application, mogu da pošaljem
odgovarajuće resurse iz hrvatskog sistema da ubaci u USA ili već koji koristi.
sysfonts.sitmac.1496madamov,
Beale Street Group Announces Release of ScreenShot(tm) Version 2.5
MEMPHIS, Tennessee--September 10, 1996-- In a move to bolster the power
and usability of its award-winning screen capture utility,
"ScreenShot(tm)", The Beale Street Group is announcing today the release
of version 2.5, a major upgrade to the utility.
ScreenShot(tm) is a "5-Mice" (MacUser) screen capture utility that allows
you to grab an image of any area of your screen and save it to disk in
several file formats, place it on the Clipboard or in the Scrapbook for
easy pasting in your favorite applications, or print it, all with only a
few keystrokes.
The new version includes an array of new features, including:
- Interface adjustments for Apple Grayscale Appearance specs. A New file
format support, including TIFF, GIF, PNG, JPEG A Fully InternetConfig
compatibility
- PowerMac Native
- Nudging, Shrinking, and Stretching functions for precise capture
selections
- Vastly improved ability to capture under very tricky situations,
especially not-so-well-behaved software and games.
The upgrade also features improved reliability with Photoshop,
Illustrator, and improved Cursor Capturing and PostScript Laserwriter
printing
Suggested Retail Price for ScreenShot is still only $49.95. Upgrades from
version 2.0.x are $14.95 and from 1.x versions are $29.95, and are
available directly from the manufacturer,.
Upgrade instructions and ordering information can be found at The Beale
Street Group website at <http://www.beale.com> beginning today. For those
without WWW access, the upgrade can be obtained by phone 901/751-9333 or
fax 901/278-2003.
If you would like to receive announcements from the Beale Street Group,
email your request to <info@beale.com> or fax it to 901/278-2003.
mac.1498madamov,
ASANTE ANNOUNCES DRAMATICALLY REDUCED PRICES ON SELECTED FAST ETHERNET
PRODUCTS
Recent Favorable Press, Awards Help Increase Demand; Prompt Price
Reductions By Up To 30 Percent
SAN JOSE, Calif., September 9, 1996 - Asante Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:
ASNT), a leading provider of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networking
products, today announced major price cuts on some of its Fast Ethernet
products - making migration to 100BASE-TX networking a more
cost-effective and practical solution for users who need higher network
bandwidth. Increased product demand - in part driven by recent major
product awards - has enabled Asante to lower its prices by up to 30
percent.
"We are proud to have received awards recently from Network Computing and
MacUser for some of our Fast Ethernet products," said Paul Smith, vice
president of marketing at Asante. "These prestigious awards, combined
with a multitude of favorable product reviews, have helped increase
demand recently for our Fast Ethernet products. This, in turn, has
enabled us to offer a complete migration solution to Fast Ethernet at a
significantly reduced cost." Reduced prices for Asante's Fast Ethernet
products include:
Product Type New List Price Est. Street
Asante Fast 100TX Hub Manageable, stackable $1895 (from $1995) $1599
Asante Plug-and-Play 100TX/12 Hub Unmanaged, non-stackable $1650 (from
$1795) $1299
Asante Plug-and-Play 100TX/6 Hub Unmanaged, non-stackable $ 895 (from
$1095) $ 699
ReadySwitch 5104 TX 4 port 10 Mbps switch w/ 100 Mbps TX uplink $1595
(from $2195) $1399
ReadySwitch 5104FX w/ 100 Mbps FX uplink $1745 (from $2495) $1529 Asante
Fast 10/100 NuBus Adapter 10 /100 NuBus card $ 350 (from $399) $269
Asante Fast 10/100 NuBus Adapter - 5-Pack 10 /100 NuBus card $1625
(from $1750) $1295
The Asante Fast 100 TX Hub, a high-speed, stackable, Fast Ethernet hub
with twelve 100BASE-TX ports, received the Editor's Choice award from
Network Computing magazine, as noted in the August 15, 1996 issue. The
hub received high marks due to its already low cost, excellent management
capabilities, expandability and its Class II repeater functionality.
Network Computing noted that the Asante Fast 100 TX hub is "one of the
best priced hubs we've seen."
The Asante Fast 10/100 Adapter for PCI, one of the most affordable,
high-performance PCI cards that offers all-in-one compatibility to
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks, received MacUser's Best Buy
award, along with the highest rank of four stars for price, speed,
features and support, according to the October 1996 issue of MacUser. The
list price for Asante's 10/100 PCI card is $239 and comes bundled with
Asante's NetDoubler network acceleration utility, which offers
dramatically improved performance in 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T networks on
PowerMac systems. NetDoubler increases network speeds by up to five
times, according to Fremont, California-based LANQuest test labs.
About Asante Products
In addition to the Fast Ethernet products mentioned above, Asante also
provides a version of the Asante Fast 100 Hub that supports 100BASE-FX
fiber optic uplinks, as well as a bridge product that connects 100 Mbps
workgroups to 10 Mbps networks. Asante's switch line, in addition to the
ReadySwitch products, includes the Asante 5216 and 5216xp 16-port
segmentation switches with two 100 Mbps "fat pipes" connections. Asante
also offers a complete line of 10 Mbps Ethernet networking products,
including the AsanteHub 2072, a chassis-based managed hub; the
NetStacker#228# stackable hub with optional management capability;
network adapter cards, such as the FriendlyNet#228# PC Card; and Asante's
Plug-And-Play unmanaged 10BASE-T hubs in eight-port, 12-port and 24-port
configurations.
About Asante
Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNT) designs,
manufactures and markets a full line of high-performance products for
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, including adapter cards, intelligent
and non-intelligent hubs, bridge products and network management
software. Asante products are available through a worldwide network of
VARs, system integrators and distributors. For additional information,
contact Asante Technologies at 800-662-9686 or browse the company's World
Wide Web home page at http://www.asante.com.
mac.1497madamov,
METROWERKS LAUNCHES NEW CODEWARRIOR 10 AT APPLE EXPO PARIS
New CodeWarrior IDE improves overall ease-of-use, offers Direct-to-SOM
support and new visual support for Java
AUSTIN, Texas & PARIS, France-September 17, 1996-Metrowerks(R) Inc.
(NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK), the leading provider of software development
tools for Macintosh(R), today announced CodeWarrior(R) Gold 10, a new
version of its award-winning suite of programming tools for the Macintosh.
"By consistently delivering timely enhancements to our development suite,
three times a year, we strive to earn the loyalty of thousands of
Macintosh programmers all over the world," says Jean BElanger, Chairman
and CEO of Metrowerks. "With the release of CodeWarrior 10, Metrowerks
further solidifies its leading position in the 32-bit development tools
market."
CodeWarrior Gold provides support for software development in four
different programming languages (C/C++, Object Pascal and Java(tm)), for
five different operating systems (Mac(tm) OS, Windows(R) 95/NT, BeOS(tm),
Magic Cap(tm) and PowerTV(tm)OS), and four different microprocessors
(68K, PowerPC(tm), X86, MIPS(R)), all from one intuitive development
environment. Its unique, modular, front-end/back-end architecture offers
true cross-platform compiling, making it easy to port applications from
one operating system to another. Version 10 brings users a host of new
features to the IDE, enhanced Java and OpenDoc(R) support and new
documentation:
New IDE Dramatically Improves Overall Ease-of-Use
CodeWarrior 10 includes a brand new version of the CodeWarrior IDE,
version 1.7, which further extends the overall ease-of-use of the
environment, particularly at the class browsing level. An outstanding
graphical browser visually displays class hierarchies and allows users to
browse classes from within source code via pop-up menus that show up when
clicking on symbol names in source code. A new AppleScript(R) menu
features a number of pre-scripted shortcuts, and AppleScript files enable
users to add customized scripts to the menu as well. Tighter integration
for debugging, global project preferences, a multiple undo feature,
reduced memory usage and expandable tools bars in the Editor also
contribute to the overall sleekness of this new IDE.
Continued Java Support Simplifies Java Development
Two new features have been added in Version 10 that make developing with
Java considerably easier. A new release of Metrowerks Constructor now
allows for visual development of graphical user interfaces, or GUIs, with
Java. The applet viewer is now conveniently supported from within the IDE
so users can run HTML files without opening a separate application. Other
new features in the Java tools include version 1.0.2 of the JDK from Sun
Microsystems(R), a new optimize option in the Java compiler, a new Java
utility called CodeWrangler, which allows developers to view and alter
the content of uncompressed Java zip files, disassembly support in the
IDE, plus "thrill-seeker" (or alpha) versions of Metrowerks' Just-In-Time
(JIT) compiler and a new native Java compiler.
Continued Support for Latest Apple Technology
C/C+ compilers now offer support for Direct-To-SOM language extensions
for OpenDoc development, and a stable debugger for Copland, Apple's
version 8 of the Mac OS, is also included.
New Documentation Shortens Learning Process
Surpassing its reputation for offering the most extensive online
documentation and reference material for any development environment,
Metrowerks has added new interactive help and tutorials in the form of
Apple Guide files that take users step-by-step through the CodeWarrior
IDE. Two new online books, Software Development Using PowerPlant, by Jan
Harrington and From Mac to Windows by Stephen Chernicoff bring the online
self-help programming books included on the Gold 10 CDs to a total of
five.
Pricing and Availability
CodeWarrior Gold 10 is now available direct from Metrowerks and from
Metrowerks authorized distributors for a suggested retail price of
US$399. Registered users receive two free updates in January and May 1997
and technical support. International versions of CodeWarrior are
available localized for the following languages and character sets:
Traditional and simplified Chinese, French, German, Kanji, Korean,
Brazilian-Portuguese and Spanish.
mac.1500madamov,
QUALCOMM, Inc. is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a
FREE pre-release version of Eudora Pro for Newton. This newest member of
the #1 Internet e-mail product line offers many of the same powerful
features found on QUALCOMM'S EUDORA PRO FOR Mac and Windows.
MessagePad 130 users are welcome to visit our website at
<http://www.eudora.com/newton.html>,> download the pre-release version
and manual, and give it a test drive.
Features include:
- Direct TCP/IP connections to your POP3/SMTP server
- Supports standard Internet MIME formatted text messages
- Mail stationery lets you compose e-mail just like on your desktop
- Powerful message filtering to help you manage your mail
- Browse feature lets you decide which messages are retrieved
- Fully integrated with Newton 2.0 OS
- Uses Names application to quickly address mail
- Easy access to all features from backdrop or Extras drawer
System requirements:
- Apple MessagePad 130 running the Newton 2.0 OS - PPP or SLIP access to
the Internet
- POP3 e-mail account and SMTP server access - Newton Internet Enabler
(available from: <http://devworld.apple.com/dev/newton/tools/nie.html>;>
the final version will include these files)
The pre-release version expires on November 1, 1996. So don't delay,
experience simple, easy Internet e-mail connections and let us know what
you think.
If you have any questions or comments about Eudora Pro for Newton, send
email to: <mailto:newton-eudora@qualcomm.com>. Unfortunately, we are not
able to offer technical support for the pre-release verion of Eudora Pro
for Newton However, technical support will be available for the
commercial release. Please refer to the user manual for any technical
questions you might have.
[Please note: Due to limited system memory on the MP120, Eudora Pro for
Newton requires (and can only be installed on) a MP130. MP120 system
memory cannot be upgraded by adding a flash RAM card to the Newton.]
mac.1499madamov,
Apple's HotSauce Supported by Industry Partners
INTEROP DOTCOM--Atlanta, GA--Sept. 18, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today
announced growing industry support for its proposed open industry
standard, HotSauce Meta Content Format (MCF), which allows developers to
build data access tools that work with any kind of Internet or
intranet-based data. Key industry endorsers include Netscape
Communications Corporation, XSoft, a division of Xerox Corp., Excite,
BigBook, and EveryWare Development Corporation. Apple previously
announced that CNET: The Computer Network and Yahoo! have implementation
plans for HotSauce MCF.
In addition, Apple announced that over 75,000 copies of its HotSauce
fly-through plug-in for Macintosh and Windows 95/NT platforms have been
downloaded from its website. Over 100 websites have been mapped using
HotSauce MCF to date, including such diverse Internet locations as PC
Week Australia, Metrowerks, a leading development tools provider, MacUser
magazine, the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, in addition to Yahoo!,
CNET, and others. Finally, several software developers have already
developed HotSauce MCF tools and applications.
The HotSauce MCF and HotSauce fly-through plug-in were formerly known by
the code names MCF and Project X, respectively.
"Enormous amounts of information from databases and other sources are
appearing on both Internet and intranet websites," said Larry Tesler,
vice president of Apple's AppleNet division. "Navigating through a
complex website 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 HotSauce MCF
standard."
HotSauce Fly-Through Plug-In
The HotSauce fly-through plug-in, a dramatic demonstration of the
possibilities of the new standard, is a 3D information navigation system
that enables new ways of viewing and exploring Internet information. The
3D interface makes the structure of web content immediately apparent to
users, giving them an overview of a website or database. The HotSauce
fly-through plug-in is distributed solely through the Apple website
(http://hotsauce.apple.com) for a no-fee license for personal use.
Implemented according to the Netscape plug-in standard, it works with
popular web browsers, including Netscape Navigator for Windows and the
Mac OS, Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows and the Mac OS, and the
browsing component of Apple's Cyberdog 1.1 suite on the Mac OS.
HotSauce Connects Any Kind of View with Any Kind of Data
Underlying this intuitive user interface is the advanced HotSauce MCF
technology, which is an open standard for describing structured content.
HotSauce MCF lets users connect any kind of view with any kind of data.
"HotSauce MCF plays a similar role in the industry to the HTML standard,"
said Tesler. "As HTML is to the displayed page, HotSauce MCF is to
structured content."
HotSauce Meta Content Format is used to represent a wide range of
information about content. It can describe information about content
included in web pages, gopher and ftp files, email, and structured
databases, allowing webmasters to make their content available through a
variety of views to content consumers. HotSauce MCF is both platform and
application independent.
In addition to Internet and intranet data, HotSauce MCF can describe data
on one's own computer and local area network, thereby enabling seamless
integration of desktop and network content, not only in HTML browsers,
but in a wide variety of access tools created by software developers
operating in an open market. Mac OS users can download a research
prototype application that demonstrates HotSauce desktop/Internet
integration from the aforementioned Apple website.
Industry Support for HotSauce
A wide range of companies, including Internet content providers and
application and tools software companies, announced today that they are
endorsing the HotSauce MCF standard for bringing diverse structured
content to the Internet.
Netscape Communications Corporation gave support for the standard, saying
it is an important addition to navigation tools for the Internet. "The
HotSauce fly-through plug-in adds an important feature to Netscape
Navigator's browsing capabilities," said Mike Homer, senior vice
president of marketing at Netscape.
XSoft, a Xerox New Enterprise Company, announced that it will support
HotSauce in its Information Visualization technology. Available to
software developers and content providers, XSoft visualizations, based on
many years of Xerox PARC research, generate 3D graphical representations
of information so users can easily navigate through complex data
structures, such as websites and file directories. "With the explosive
growth of web-based communications, the need for more powerful ways to
work with large volumes of information is reaching a critical stage,"
said Mohan Trikha, vice president and general manager of XSoft. "Our
support for this standard ensures XSoft's visualizations will be open and
interoperable with other structured content that has been defined with
HotSauce MCF."
Excite, an Internet content provider, which has adopted HotSauce MCF and
offers the HotSauce fly-through plug-in on its Search & Reviews website
for Macintosh users, will be evaluating the technology for use on the
entire Excite website. "We're thrilled about the potential of HotSauce,"
said Faulkner Hunt, director of business development, Excite. "The 3D
view is very intuitive and works the way your brain works. We see this as
an exciting new approach to visually displaying Internet information."
BigBook, the nation's leading online Yellow Pages service, is working to
leverage HotSauce to allow users to view information on 16 million U.S.
businesses in a more compelling and intuitive way. "Having an open
standard such as HotSauce MCF to define structured data on the Internet
is a big step forward," said Kris Hagerman, president, BigBook. "We're
excited about the potential of this technology to help our customers view
large amounts of data quickly and easily."
Finally, EveryWare Development Corporation, which offers Tango and Butler
SQL products that allow webmasters to create powerful web-database
solutions, announced that it will support HotSauce MCF in its products.
"Since our products are database-oriented, we see a big advantage in
defining content stored in databases under a common standard,"said Dan
McKenzie, president and CEO, EveryWare Development.
HotSauce is currently being evaluated by a number of database providers,
Internet content providers, and tools and applications developers. Apple
is evangelizing HotSauce adopters and pursuing a "sauce your site"
campaign for Internet websites. Oracle Corp., based in Redwood Shores,
Calif., is one of the companies evaluating HotSauce. "We are currently
reviewing the technology to understand how it can be used with our
products," said Bonnie Crater, vice president of the workgroup products
division for Oracle. "For many applications, the ability to view data in
visual layouts is a huge benefit to users."
In addition, several third-party developers have developed HotSauce tools
and applications implemented in C, Java, and other programming languages.
These developers include Lightbulb Factory, Inc., New York, NY, which
offers a free tool to automatically map a website with HotSauce, and a
HotSauce directory, which lists all websites in a 3D format that are
mapped with HotSauce; LuxusSoft, Germany, which offers BookMark2X, a tool
to convert Netscape bookmarks into Apple's new HotSauce file format so
that users can visually fly through bookmarks or a collection of web
pages within the Netscape Navigator browser window; and Innovative
Technology Consulting, which has released MCFTools, a Frontier suite that
adds automatic HotSauce-generation capabilities to websites built in
Frontier's website-building framework.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleNet, Mac OS and Macintosh, are registered
trademarks and HotSauce is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders, and are hereby acknowledge.
mac.1501askripka,
-> #1495, madamovHvala Miki, probao sam i upalilo je.
Što se tiče tvog pokušaja da provališ kako da dobiješ YU slova i
kod ostalih fontova, to neće ići baš lako. I ja sam to probao ali
nisam uspeo. Evo o čemu se radi:
Dobio sam hrpu odličnih fontova, i TT i T1, pod imenom URW (firma
koja ih je napravila), sa odličnim verzijama svih poznatijih
fontova, naravno pod lažnim nazivima. Svi imaju "fabrički" urađena
i YU slova. Uz njih sam dobio i Croatian tastaturu. Dakle, kad
učitaš font u Fontographer, ti YU karakteri se nalaze na istim
mestima kao i u sistemskim fontovima (normalno, kad i sistemske
fontove takođe učitaš u fontographer). Znači, nisu dostupni sa
tastature. Ali, kada u ResEdit-u edituješ Croatian tastaturu (nije
mi palo na pamet da probam sa nekom dugom jel mislim da to nema
veze) i kada kao "model" za editovanje selektuješ bilo koji od tih
URW fontova, YU znaci su ti sasvim lepo dostupni, dok se sistemski
Times itd. i dalje ponaša po starom (zato mislim da je svejedno
koja je tastatura u pitanju). Onda ja zaključim da je stvar do
fonta i počnem da upoređujem neka dva fonta (recimo sistemski Times
i URW Timeless - URW verzija Times-a). Oni su isti!!! Gledao sam
čak i u ResEditovom hex-a editoru i nisam video nekakvu, bar za
mene pametnu razliku.
Uzgred, na istom CD-u su bili i isti fontovi u verziji za PC-a.
Isporučilac kaže da (kada se gdi.exe prepravi po njihom uputstvu),
dobijaš potpunu kompatibilnost između dokumenata sa PC-a i Mac-a,
što celu stvar čini još zanimljivijom.
Jedina mana svega ovoga je što su YU karakteri na nekim levim
mestima (to nigde nisam video, možda neko drugi i jeste). Ali, ako
neko uspe da provali šta i kako "baca" YU karaktere na ta mesta,
korak do MacCustoma je sasvim izvesan.
Uz poruku: URW Timeless font (kao najkarakterističniji i
najzgodniji za upoređivanje) i Croatian driver za tastaturu. Javi
ako nešto uradiš, a i ako ne, svejedno.
urwfonts.hqxmac.1502madamov,
-> #1501, askripkaPrvo poruka u vezi fajla kojeg si ostavio: nema potrebe da fajl bude
BinHex-ovan kad ga ostavljaš na Sezam, dovoljan je MacBinary. Kodiranje će
odraditi ZTerm u hodu, dakle u toku transfera, kako od tebe ka Sezamu, tako i
nama koji skidamo fajl, dobićemo ga u ispravnom obliku, a zauzećemo manje
mesta na Sezamovom disku i trošiti manje vremena na transfer. Budi oprezan
samo kod ZIP fajlova, njih će ZTerm, ako nemaju tip i kreator koji odgovara
UnZip aplikaciji, dakle ako imaju tip i kreator ZipIt-a, kodirati bespotrebno
u MacBinary tokom slanja. Kako ZIP arhive šaljemo da bi i PC korisnici mogli
da raspakuju njihov sadržaj, inače koristimo StuffIt ili Compact Pro, oni neće
biti u stanju da ih raspakuju jer će njihov ZIP javiti da je reč o neispravnoj
arhivi. Rešenje je da pre uploada uključiš ručno binarni transfer u ZTerm-u (i
time isključiš Smart MacBinary čime će ZTerm prestati da ti u hodu dekodira
MacBinary format) ili, po meni bolje rešenje, pre transfera promeni tip ZIP
arhive u pZIP i kreator takođe u pZIP pomoću nekog programa kojim se torad
(FileTyper, FileBuddy, ResEdit...).
Što se tiče fajla, moraću da ga obrišem jer predstavlja kršenje autorskih
prava, tj. reč je o originalnom fontu, a na Sezamu to nije dozvoljeno.
mac.1503madamov,
-> #1501, askripka> Dakle, kad učitaš font u Fontographer, ti YU karakteri se nalaze na istim
> mestima kao i u sistemskim fontovima
Jedno pitanje: šta si postavio Fontographeru u preferencama da radi sa
enkodingom, tj. kojim enkodingom da prikazuje fontove? Ako si postavio da ti
uvek prikazuje Mac enkodingom, onda će svaki font da ti ima isti raspored,
treba mu postaviti da fonto prikazujem onim enkodingom koji je definisan
upravo u samom fontu da bi video da li je reč o istom rasporedu.
> Onda ja zaključim da je stvar do fonta i počnem da upoređujem
> neka dva fonta
Vrlo verovatno da je fora samo do enkodinga koji je definisan u fontu, tj. da
nema veze sa sistemom i njegovim resursima. Problem je, u stvari, sličan kao
što su imali momci koji su pečovali GDI.EXE na Windowsima: naša (i češka,
poljska i sl.) slova se nalaze na mestima u fontu koja ne odgovaraju kodnom
rasporedu koji koristimo, a želimo da ih iskoristimo bez pretumbavanja, a time
i oštećivanja kvaliteta, samog fonta. U sistemu (ili u enkodingu fonta, tj.
negde u sfnt resursu) postoji nešto što premapira karaktere. Fora je u tom da
naš raspored koristi ASCII kod, npr. 120, za slovo Č (Čačak za one sa
jeftinijim ulaznicama B)), a ono se u fontu nalazi na poziciji 258. To nešto
što tražim u tenutku kada pritisnem Č, tj. pošaljem kod 120, umesto da prikaže
neki nebulozni karakter koji se u fontu nalazi na tom mestu meni prikaže
upravo Č iz fonta sa mesta 258.
co j civ
co reply 13.2030
> Nesto se ne secam da sam videla i temelje te zaobilaznice ;>
Kad kreneš Ibarskom magistralom, prođeš skretanje za Labudovo i Petlovo brdo,
prođeš onih nekoliko auto-otpada sa desne strane, Mitsubishi servis s leve,
odmah posle skretanja na bivšu obilaznicu zvanu Kružni Put, a malo pre groblja
Orlovača, s desne strane na sred jedne njive se vidi nekoliko stubova koji,
valjda, treba da budu deo nekog nadvožnjaka buduće obilaznice. Tu se valjda
Čović slika za Dnevnik kad treba nešto reći o obilaznici. B)
mac.1504askripka,
Evo jedne informacije koja će, verujem, zanimati mnoge. Nedavno se
pojavio MagiCMac, atari emulator za Mac-a, u verziji 2. Naravno,
radi i u native modu na Power PC-u, ali i na 68k Macovima. Od
noviteta, tu je MagiX 5.01. Umesto Ease desktopa, upakovan je
MagiXDesk. Pored standardnih rezolucija iz verzije 1, podržane su i
ST medium i ST low, tako da se optimisti mogu nadati da će
proraditi i neka čistije pisana igrica. Podržani su i dugi nazivi
fajlova. Uzgred, CD-rom se vidi bez problema kada se u setup-u
podesi kao jedan od hard diskova.
Jedna napomena za one koji hoće da ekperimentišu: kako ni u
prethodnoj verziji nisu postojali driveri za bilo šta više od 256
boja, tako ne postoje mi ovde. Ali... NVDI u sebi ima drivere koji
su i na prvi pogled slični sa onima koje koristi MagiCMac. Uzmite
driver za recimo 32k boja, i ako se već ne zove tako, preimenujte
ga u MFM32K.SYS, a isto uradite i sa OFF32KFL.NOD i to lepo
iskopirajte u GEMSYS. Emulator će se bez problema podići u 32k boja
(ja probao) ali će skroz pobrkati paletu. Tako će recimo slika u
GEMVIEW-u izgledati užasno, iako će sve raditi kako treba. Rešenje
se očigledno krije u driverima, pa ako se nekom ne čeka da stignu
originalni driveri, nek` malo pročačka po tome. Ili neka proba da
napravi čudo iz XControl-a ili Harlekin-a. Ali, s obzirom koliko
programa lepo radi u 256 boja, a koliko malo u 32k, ovo je za sada
sasvim dovoljno.
Na žalost, sam program, kao i sva prateće dokumentacija je na
nemačkom. :(
mac.1505stefan,
-> #1504, askripka> boja, tako ne postoje mi ovde. Ali... NVDI u sebi ima drivere koji
> su i na prvi pogled slični sa onima koje koristi MagiCMac. Uzmite
Inače, NVDI 4.xx bi trebao da bude kompatibilan sa MagicMacom tako da bi
mogao i ceo paket da se instalira.
mac.1506madamov,
-> #1504, askripka> Nedavno se pojavio MagiCMac, atari emulator za Mac-a, u verziji 2.
Za srećnike koji imaju pristup Internetu, URL home page-a firme Application
Systems Heidelberg koja proizvodi MagiCMac, a na kojem se može naći više
informacija, je:
http://members.aol.com/ashinfo/english.htm
mac.1507madamov,
==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==>
NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES
==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==>
The Apple-Sun Alliance: What it Means to You
On September 18, 1996, Apple Developer Relations Vice President Heidi Roizen
posted the following letter to the Apple development community at the Apple
Developer World Web site. We're reprinting it in its entirety; we'd suggest you
read the Apple press release about the Apple-Sun alliance for more details. You
can find it on the Web at:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1996/
q4/960918.pr.rel.sun.html.
Here's Heidi's letter:
"Dear colleagues:
"Today Apple and Sun Microsystems are announcing plans to build a seamless
bridge between Macintosh desktop computers and Sun Solaris enterprise servers,
providing Internet and corporate intranet users with a combination of
high-performance networking, rich multimedia technologies and the Mac's ease of
use. In the spirit of keeping an open dialog with developers, I would like to
share with you what I feel are the tremendous advantages for Apple and its
developers with this announcement.
"The Apple-Sun alliance calls for a number of long-range development efforts
that combine the best of Apple's expertise in ease of use and media-rich
technologies such as QuickTime, OpenDoc and Open Transport with Sun's
industry-leading Java technologies and Solaris's high-performance architecture.
As part of the announcement, the two companies will cooperate to integrate
Sun's Java Beans and Apple's OpenDoc technologies to create a fully scalable
component development environment.
"This alliance represents a significant commitment by both companies to
continue integrating open and standard Internet technologies into both the
Solaris and Macintosh computing environments. Through an integrated
Internet/intranet information technology model, developers should benefit from
a robust TCP/IP implementation and a common security and systems management
architecture which will deliver new standard mechanisms for integrating the
Macintosh platform into enterprise and institutional settings.
"Finally, Apple and Sun's mutual interest in establishing a joint operability
lab will ensure developers have the architectures, technologies and tools
necessary for smooth interoperability, manageability and stability in the
high-performance environments these two companies provide. Apple's alliance
with Sun is very good news for developers. It creates both immediate and
long-term opportunities in many areas including networking, component
architectures and media integration to name a few. It also provides more
options for our valued customers.
"As always, I am open to any feedback you have to offer.
Heidi"
mac.1508madamov,
==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==>
Motorola Introduces Its First Mac OS-Compatible PowerPC Systems
Motorola Computer Group (MCG) recently unveiled its new StarMax family of
PowerPC processor-based, Mac OS-compatible systems. It's expected that MCG's
new systems will broaden the Mac OS installed base, increasing the number of
customers for your products. "It is our goal at MCG to expand the Mac OS
marketplace internationally," stated Joe Guglielmi, MCG vice president and
general manager. In February, MCG announced its broad licensing agreement with
Apple Computer. This agreement allows Motorola to sell, support, and service
Mac OS (versions System 7.5.x and the next major Mac OS release), PowerPC
platform desktop systems under the Motorola brand name. As Apple's first
licensee to be granted sublicensing rights, Motorola may also sublicense Mac OS
main logic boards and private label systems to the OEM marketplace.
The StarMax family consists of an entry-level 3000 series and high-performance
4000 series. The 3000 series uses 160-MHz and 200-MHz versions of the PowerPC
603e; these models ship with 256K level 2 cache, 16 MB of memory (32 MB in
minitower configurations), a Motorola 28.8 data/fax modem, and a software
bundle that includes Internet connectivity, office productivity and financial
applications, system utilities, and additional CD titles. The 4000 series
incorporates 160-MHz and 200-MHz versions of the PowerPC 604e chip; these
models include 512K level 2 cache, 2 MB of video EDO DRAM, 16 MB of memory (32
MB in minitower configurations), and three PCI expansion slots (five PCI slots
in minitower configurations). All StarMax 3000 and 4000 systems are equipped
with multimedia features, including an 8x CD-ROM with 16-bit stereo sound, in
addition to a keyboard and mouse. The StarMax line also carries a five-year
warranty, the most comprehensive warranty plan. Motorola estimates that prices
will range from $1,595 to $2,395 for the StarMax 3000 series and $2,395 to
$3,595 for the StarMax 4000 series (prices U.S. only). Availability is expected
within 45 days in the United States and by late 1996 in other parts of the
world.
For more information about MCG and the StarMax family, see the Motorola Web
site:
http://www.mot.com/GSS/MCG/products/systems/
mac.1510madamov,
==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==>
Apple Interactive Music Toolkit Available on the Web
Apple Computer just posted the new Apple Interactive Music Toolkit on the Web,
and you can download it at no cost. You can use the Interactive Music Toolkit
to create enhanced music CD titles on Mac OS computers that can be played on
both Mac OS and Windows systems. Enhanced CDs (ECDs) include graphics,
pictures, lyrics, and QuickTime movies in addition to basic music tracks.
Included with the toolkit is a specifically designed music engine for the Apple
Media Tool, which is used to assemble the interactive portion of the ECD. Also
included is the Lyric Synchronizer utility, which synchronizes lyrics to the
music. ECDs created with the Music Toolkit are 16-bit audio CDs with multimedia
content. The Music Toolkit also lets you create a virtual CD (VCD)--a CD that
contains the multimedia content (lyrics, graphics, QuickTime movies) without
the audio. Users download a VCD from the Internet, and with the audio CD in the
CD-ROM drive, the music and multimedia content will play back simultaneously.
This allows record companies to add interactivity to audio CDs without having
to produce a new version, because they can create a VCD and post it on the Web.
You can download the Apple Interactive Music Toolkit from the Web:
http://www.amp.apple.com/imt/imt.html
mac.1511madamov,
==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==>
Apple and Telos Introduce New Audio Streaming Technology
Streaming technology is a key to delivering audio and video content over the
Web. Traditionally, data sent over the Internet is broken into small units
called "packets," which are then reassembled in the proper sequence when they
arrive at the user's system. Audio and video, though, are more appropriately
sent as constant streams of data. Streaming technology resolves this conflict,
making it possible to send audio or video data over the Internet and have it
arrive at a user's computer so it can be viewed isochronously--that is, without
any breaks (or in "real time"). Continuing to take the lead in Internet
multimedia delivery, Apple recently announced that it will introduce Telos
Systems' audio streaming technology based on Telos's ten years of broadcast
industry experience, research, and development. Audioactive is fully compatible
with Macromedia's Shockwave plug-in and Shockwave audio standard; if a Web
browser supports Shockwave, it can automatically receive live Audioactive
broadcasts. Browsers that don't support Shockwave have to use the Audioactive
player to hear Audioactive streamed audio; you can download it for free from
the Audioactive Web site at:
http://www.audioactive.com/
For more details, see the complete Apple press release announcing the new
technology:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1996/
q4/960916.pr.rel.telos.html
mac.1509madamov,
==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==> ==>
Apple Media Tool 2.1 Provides Greater Development Control and Internet Access
Apple Computer recently announced Apple Media Tool (AMT) 2.1 as well as the 2.1
release of the Apple Media Tool Programming Environment (AMTPE), a programming
language and framework that enables programmers to customize AMT features and
extend AMT projects. With the enhanced array of events, commands, and effects
available in the new release, content developers will be able to utilize
extended support for QuickTime VR, expanded user interface control, and the
ability to launch applications or browsers and target specific Web sites from
within software created with the tool. AMT is Apple's object-based,
cross-platform multimedia authoring tool that lets you create interactive
titles without programming or scripting; by using AMT, you can simultaneously
create two versions of the same title for the Mac OS and Windows systems. AMT
2.1 includes a new feature that enables application launching from within
AMT-based titles; the feature can be used to launch an Internet browser and
open a Web site while a user plays the title. Additionally, the new release
extends support for QuickTime VR by providing control over panomovie warp
correction level, as well as automatic return to the last viewing angle. AMT
2.1 will also be available in French and German.
Apple Media Tool 2.1 is expected to be available late in the third calendar
quarter of 1996. You can purchase AMT 2.1, as well as the Apple Media Tool
Programming Environment 2.1, from the online Apple Developer Catalog:
http://www.devcatalog.apple.com/
If you're unfamiliar with AMT, you can preview an Apple training course on
using the tool:
http://www.devworld.apple.com/dev/du.shtml
The complete press release announcing Apple Media Tool 2.1 is available at the
Apple Public Relations Web site:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1996/
q4/960917.pr.rel.mediatool.html
mac.1514madamov,
Apple Names Vice President and General Manager of PowerBook Division
Cupertino, Calif.--Sept. 23, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
that Dale L. Fuller has joined Apple as vice president and general
manager of the Company's PowerBook division, effective Sept. 30, 1996.
Fuller was formerly vice president of Laptop Computer Products at NEC
Technologies.
In his new role, Fuller will be responsible for the design, development,
and marketing of PowerBook products, with full profit and loss
responsibility for the division. He will report to Fred Forsyth, senior
vice president of the Macintosh Products Group.
mac.1512madamov,
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 96 14:50:18 -0000
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: Macintosh vs PC Installation Yet-Another Time
Message-ID: <199609222150.OAA01728@solutions.apple.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<aphesis@interpac.net> (Peter Tomich)
I'm a long-time Mac user and supporter (I was "evangelizing" them before
I even owned one!) but there are still some times when I think to myself
"Lord, the Mac is a cool machine".
Case in pont:
We just bought a new CD-ROM (Disney's "Toystory Animated Storybook", with
PIXAR doing all the hard work, of course!) for one of our sons for his
birthday. Package is ripped to shreds by said son and into the Mac
(Performa 6300CD) it goes. The CD is going along great - superb
rendering, sound, music, and the performance on this Mac is excellent.
Dad, of course, starts reading the manual - a hold over from my VAX/VMS
days, I guess. I find the Installation Instruction page and do a double
take - NO Mac instructions!
Windows has a 5-step instruction list.
Windows 95 has a 6-step instruction list.
NO Mac!
I moved my thumb...ooops... there it is...
"There is no need to install the Toy Story Animated Storybook on
Macintosh systems. Just follow the instructions for starting the program."
THAT's why I love Macintosh!
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mac.1513madamov,
Apple Unveils ColorSync 2.1
Industry-Standard Color Management Architecture Speeds Up
Cupertino, Calif.--Sept. 23, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
the availability of ColorSync 2.1, its updated color management
architecture for Apple Macintosh personal computers. ColorSync 2.1 is an
operating system-level technology which allows Macintosh users to get
more predictable and accurate color from their applications, scanners,
digital cameras, displays, and printers.
This newest version features named color profile support, enhanced hi-fi
color functions, expanded bitmap formats, increased speed, and a new way
of embedding profiles in documents that uses only a fraction of the usual
space.
This second generation of ColorSync continues to be supercharged with a
Color Matching Method (CMM) from Linotype-Hell of Hauppage, New York, one
of the world's leading manufacturers of pre-press hardware and software.
Linotype-Hell's CMM is based on the LinoColor three color transformation
engine.
mac.1515madamov,
Apple Delivers More Robust Tools and Features for MkLinux for Power
PC-Based Computers
The Developer Release 2 of MkLinux from Apple Provides Developers and
Customers with a Substantially Enhanced Tool Set and Valuable Features
for UNIX and Internet Based Computing Solutions
Cupertino, California--Sept. 23, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. announced
today that it is making available Developer Release 2 of MkLinux. Based
on the Open Software Foundation (OSF) Mach Kernel, MkLinux allows users
to run UNIX applications and solutions on high performance Power PC-based
products. The DR2 release delivers substantially improved performance and
stability, and many features Linux developers and customers have been
asking for.
The DR2 release delivers a substantially enhanced tool set including the
latest GCC compiler, improved system debuggers, TCL, and source code
management tools. The DR2 release will also provide many bug fixes to the
DR1 release. Customers and developers should experience substantial
performance improvements and greater system stability over the DR1
release.
Apple is making the source code for Developer Release 2 available free of
charge on the Apple MkLinux website at: http://www.mklinux.apple.com/
along with snapshots of MkLinux, updates, patches, and late-breaking
news. Apple's MkLinux Developer Release 2 CD is available from Prime Time
Freeware for U.S. $20. For more information on ordering the CD and
special offers, contact Prime Time Freeware at (408) 433-9662, fax (408)
433-0727, email: info@ptf.com, or visit their website at:
http://www.ptf.com/. Third parties interested in selling the MkLinux
Developer Release 2 CD should contact Prime Time Freeware at (415)
321-2198, fax (415) 321-2199, or email: lissa@ptf.com.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleSoft, 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.1516madamov,
TidBITS#346/23-Sep-96
=====================
The big news this week is System 7.5.5, a new revision of the Mac
OS that squashes lots of bugs. We also have news of Motorola's
upcoming Macintosh clones and plans for future Apple and Sun
products to work together better. David Blatner contributes an
article about QuarkImmedia, Adam presents some image map creation
tips, and we offer the top ten reasons why products sometimes
don't get mentioned in the press.
Topics:
MailBITS/23-Sep-96
QuarkImmedia Ships
Dealing With Image Maps
But You Didn't Mention...
Apple Releases System 7.5.5 Update
tidbits.346mac.1517ljubisha,
-> #1512, madamov> "There is no need to install the Toy Story Animated Storybook on
> Macintosh systems. Just follow the instructions for starting the
> program."
> THAT's why I love Macintosh!
Miki, nemoj više. Počinjem da uramljujem ovakve poruke. :))
mac.1518madamov,
-> #1517, ljubisha> Miki, nemoj više. Počinjem da uramljujem ovakve poruke. :))
Zato ih i ostavljam. B) Inače, ko ima pristup Internetu može da se pretplati
na mailing listu Mac Evangelista s koje izdvaja ove poruke koje vam ostavljam.
Adresa je uvek u dnu poruke.
mac.1519madamov,
-----------------------------------------------
Claris Ships Claris Organizer 2.0 for Macintosh
-----------------------------------------------
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - September 24, 1996 - Claris Corporation today
announced that Claris Organizer 2.0, the all-in-one personal
information manager for Macintosh and Power Macintosh, is now available
at authorized Claris resellers in the United States for an estimated
retail price of $69; upgrade price of $49. A Windows 95 version of the
product is scheduled to ship next year.
Claris Organizer 2.0 provides business, home, and education customers
with the easiest, most efficient way to get organized. Version 2.0 is
now Internet savvy with new Email Links and Web Links, providing the
ability to launch Internet programs like Netscape Navigator or Claris
Emailer from within Claris Organizer.
"Claris Organizer 2.0 sets a new standard in usability and efficiency
for contact managers," said David Christopher, Claris Organizer
customer marketing manager. "It provides customers with an easy-to-use
solution for managing business and personal contacts and a powerful
feature set for more efficient time management."
The streamlined design of Claris Organizer 2.0 looks and works like no
other personal organizer, with a simplified contact card that displays
information much like a business card.
Instant Find, Instant Filters, and the new Instant Organizer menu
provide instant access to contacts, appointments, tasks, and notes.
Other new features, such as Decors, Memorizable Views, the Gripper,
Birthday Minder, and field level file synchronization, combine to make
Claris Organizer 2.0 a powerful contact manager.
New Features in Claris Organizer 2.0 Instant Links - using AppleScript,
the Email Link and Web Link launch Internet programs like Netscape
Navigator or Claris Emailer within Claris Organizer. The URL or email
address is automatically pasted into the web browser or email message
right from the contact card. The Letter Link launches ClarisWorks or
MacWrite Pro, creating a letter linked to the contact card.
Instant Organizer - this menu allows people to scan frequently called
phone numbers, see upcoming to-dos and appointments, and even create
new contacts, appointments and tasks.
Instant Find - can find anyone or anything instantly through a unique
search engine via first name, last name, initials, company name, or any
combination. People can also conduct full text search of tasks, notes,
calendar, or the entire file, or search by any selected field or
category.
Instant Filters - provide a way to view a subset of contacts, tasks,
and notes through easy pop-up menus. Filter customers by city, state,
or country; find friends and family by birthday month; or sort tasks by
priority, due date or project.
Memorizable View - one or more filters can be applied at a time to
create a custom view that can then be saved, or "memorized" such as
"customers in California" or "highest priority tasks due this week."
Decors - provide a way to personalize Claris Organizer, choosing from
15 different looks: from business-like "Linen" to cool "Cave Dude," hot
"Chili Peppers," or romantic "Rose Garden."
The Gripper - provides an easy way to create and link any item to
another by dragging and dropping it: drag a contact onto the task field
to create an attached task to "call" the contact; or drag a task to the
calendar to create an attached appointment to "work on" the task.
Birthday Minder - places an annual reminder of the event on the
calendar after a birth date has been entered on the contact card.
Field level file synchronization - gives people who travel a way to
automatically reconcile the differences between laptop and desktop
files at the field level, bringing both files up to date.
Claris Organizer 2.0 system requirements include: a Macintosh with
68020 processor or higher; System 7.0 or higher; a hard drive with a
minimum 2.5 MB available disk space; 5 MB for full installation; 4 MB
RAM for 68K; and 8 MB RAM for Power Macintosh.
mac.1520madamov,
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 1996 13:49:40 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: The Pope Uses a Macintosh
Message-ID: <960925134940_110527424@emout18.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<dombett@tiac.net> (Domenico Bettinelli, Jr.)
During Pope John Paul II's visit to France from September19-22, he
inaugurated the new web site for the Catholic Church in France
<http://www.cef.fr/> by recording a Real Audio greeting. An accompanying
photo shows the Pontiff seated before the computer used to record his
message, displaying the new web site. Anyone want to guess which computer
the leader of 1 billion Catholics used?
________________
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mac.1521madamov,
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 12:02:53 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Follow Up to Home Construction Software
Message-ID: <960926120252_317938165@emout10.mail.aol.com>
This follow-up message is from:
<siware@erols.com> (Gil Siler)
Last month I posted a note asking for help finding Home renovation CAD
and estimating software. Here is the condensed version of what I found
out. Thanks again to all who passed along info and leads! It's great what
we can accomplish when we give to each other instead of keep for
ourselves!
Since I am a consultant and not a builder, I have gathered the
information, but I am not qualified to review the software. Also, this is
not an exhaustive list.
1. MacNail, BidMagic, TakeOff (estimating and costing S/W) Turtle Creek
Software (607) 272-1008
2. MiniCAD
Graphsoft (800) 413-0936
<http://www.graphsoft.com>
3. ArchiCAD
Graphisoft (800) 344-3468
<http://www.graphisoft.com>
4. Design You Own Home Suite Abracadata
<http://www.abracadata.com>
If I missed your product, please forgive me, and tell us about it! There
are plenty of interested parties monitering this list!
Finally, the Macintosh Construction Forum (800-261-8645,
<http://www.netw.com/~mcfmd/mcf.html)> looks like a great resource, and
they were very helpful when I called and asked for help.
I hope this information is helpful.
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mac.1522madamov,
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 1996 11:11:32 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: A Little Help For My Friends
Message-ID: <960927111132_531230015@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<space@worldsite.com>
I just got back from a vacation after 4 days of work hell. When I
returned there is a new PC guy in the office, he's going to take over
some of my reporting to free me up for other projects... great. I need to
give him my FileMaker databases & stuff. He just finishes telling me a
story about setting up his new Dell 133 and frying the CD, something
about incompatibilities with new Intel boards... blah blah.. it was dead
for 4 hours until he got a patcher.
I ask him if he can decompress .sit files, 'sure.. no problem'. I
DropStuff my files and give them to him on 2 AOL-Windows diskettes
(thanks AOL)... I see him in what looks like a Word dialog box mumbling
'convert.. to..', I say 'you aren't not converting anything, you are
decompressing'. Oh, 'I guess I can't handle those .sit files'. O.K., So I
get online download and download ZipIt, Zip my files to a nice archive on
2 disks, and give it to him. 'I can't get PK-Unzip from the network
drive' he says. So I download WinZip95.exe and give it to him on disk...
he get's it going, but the shareware version won't join archives spanning
multiple disks. So I Zip my files to individual archives and give them to
him, he unzips them with the program I had to give him, and everyone is
finally happy.
It's nice to know I can provide my PC coworkers with the tools they need
to do their job, of course I will do it with my Mac.
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mac.1524ljubisha,
-> #1523, sav.gacic> Svi koji su ranije od mene čuli ovo pitanje uglas viču _Mac je prava stvar_.
> Baš me interesuje šta to konkretno znači. Takođe me zanima celishodnost
Treba jedno vreme raditi na pisiju i pod prozorima da bi shvatio svu
jednostavnost rada na Mac-u. Ipak je 'original' original a widnoze kopi-
ja. Najbolje je ako možeš negde sve to da pogledaš na delu. Posle toga
ti samo ostaje da odbrojiš pare. :)
> Za kraj, kakva bi bila _razumna_ konfiguracija koja bi na mao duži rok
(recimo
> 2 godine) bila aktuelna, uz možda dokupljivanje nešto RAM-a ili kasnije
zamene
> hard-diskaza veći. Da li je to jednostavno kao kod PC? Kako stoji stvar sa
> softverom?
Sve ovo će ipak Miki mnogo bolje da objasni. Ipak ja još uvek radim
pod emulatorom. Još uvek... :)
mac.1523sav.gacic,
-> #1518, madamov>> Miki, nemoj više. Počinjem da uramljujem ovakve poruke. :))
> Zato ih i ostavljam. B) Inače, ko ima pristup Internetu može da se
Ovde se tako zapaljivo priča... Sada sam na jednoj od hardverskih prekretnica
i počeh ozbiljno da razmišljam o Maku. Da li bi Mac-ideolozi bili ljubazni da
jednom nedužnom korisniku u večnom ratu sa fontovima (srpskim i ruskim)
umornom od budženja sveprisutnog Windowsa pruže koliko je moguće OBJEKTIVNIJU
informaciju o ponašanju Mac-a sa ćiriličnim jezicima izboru fontova,
standardima, konverziji tastature (maperi i sl.) generalnoj podršci. Osim
kucanja teksta u tekst-procesorima u obzir dolazi nešto DTP-a, rad sa skenerom
i sl.
Svi koji su ranije od mene čuli ovo pitanje uglas viču _Mac je prava stvar_.
Baš me interesuje šta to konkretno znači. Takođe me zanima celishodnost
prelaska na Mac u svetlu pojavljivanja WinNT, kao i evidentno (bar duplo) više
cene Mac-ovih konfiguracija. Sporadični izvori informacija govore o objektivno
većoj snazi nominalno slabijih konfiguracija (brzina, RAM) zbog bolje
koncipirane _fiozofije_ sistema... Sve to lepo zvuči, ali šta bi to konkretno
značilo?
Za kraj, kakva bi bila _razumna_ konfiguracija koja bi na mao duži rok (recimo
2 godine) bila aktuelna, uz možda dokupljivanje nešto RAM-a ili kasnije zamene
hard-diskaza veći. Da li je to jednostavno kao kod PC? Kako stoji stvar sa
softverom?
mac.1525madamov,
ODGOVOR NA PORUKU BROJ 14644 IZ GRUPE MAC OD KORISNIKA ASKRIPKA
> Stoga, ima li neko informaciju da li je updater ok?
Meni je na ci-u radio ok, kao i na Centrisu 650, Power Mac-u 6100 i 8100.
Naravno, treba možda duže raditi sa mašinom da bi neka nekompatibilnost
eventualno izašla na videlo. Nisam imao problema, ali sam ipak kasnije
instalirao čist 7.5, pa na njemu obavio update. Tako se i preporučuje da se
uradi, a istu stvar uopšte nije zgoreg raditi s vremena na vreme, dakle
instalirati Clean Install sistemskog softvera. Clean Install, ako ne znaš,
obavljap tako što kad pokreneš Installer pritisneš kombinaciju tastera
Command-Shift-K i dobićeš dijalog u kojem biraš ono šta hoćeš. Potom se
restartuješ, obaviš update na 7.5.3, pa tek onda vraćaš ekstenzije i kontrol
panele i preference iz starog System foldera.
> Dalje, da li je 7.5.3. bezbedan za 68k mašinu?
Ne vidim zašto ne bi bio, osnovna ideja 7.5.3, pored mnogobrojnih poboljšanja,
je bila i da se unifikuju verzije sistemskog softvera, pre njega smo imali
situaciju da imamo 7.5 za starije modele Power Mac-ova, a 7.5.2 za nove sa PCI
slotovima. Isti je slučaj i sada sa 7.5.5 update-om koji je, uzgred budi
rečeno, poslednja verzija sistemskog softvera koja će moći da se intalira na
Plusiću, SE-u i još nekim modelima.
> Da li i to radi OK na 68k mašinama, pa ako već moram sve iz početka,
> onda da makar i završim sve kako treba.
Kao što već rekoh, ne vidim zašto bi bilo problema. A ideja o instalaciji iz
početka ti uopšte nije loša, možda ćeš utrošiti više vremena, ali ćeš rizik
smanjiti na minimum.
mac.1526madamov,
-> #1523, sav.gacic> Osim kucanja teksta u tekst-procesorima u obzir dolazi nešto DTP-a,
> rad sa skenerom i sl.
Kad budeš vezao skener javi se, tada ćeš steći pravu sliku šta je Mac. Štekneš
i radi, pravi P&P. B)
> o ponašanju Mac-a sa ćiriličnim jezicima izboru fontova,
> standardima, konverziji tastature (maperi i sl.) generalnoj podršci.
Za početak ću ti reći da nema mapera. Ne zato što ne možeš da menjaš
tastaturu, već zato što se to radi jednostavnije. Na primer, ako hoćeš da
koristiš tastaturu po MacCustom rasporedu, skineš sa Sezama jedan fajl iz
direktorijuma, raspakuješ i onda fajl sa tastaturnim layoutom iz arhive (kojeg
ne možeš da promašiš zbog ikone koju ima) prevučeš preko ikone System foldera.
Mac te opomene da se tastaturni layouti moraju nalaziti u okviru System fajla
i pita te da li da ga tamo smesti za tebe. Ti kažeš Yes i to je to, instalirao
si novi layout tastature u System. Otprilike, kao kada bi na Windowsu ubacivao
novi tastaturni layout prevlačenjem kopiranjem u WIN ili SYSTEM direktorijum.
Da bi ga koristio, tj. da bi ga aktivirao odlaziš u Keyboard kontrol panel i
postaviš tastaturu da koristi novi layout. Ako nemaš gotov fajl, pet minuta
posla je da ga napraviš ukoliko znaš raspored YU slova u kodnom rasporedu koji
želiš da napraviš. Koristi se utility s kojim ćeš se često družiti, ResEdit, i
koji se ne može ostavljati javno na Sezam (ne bar dok BIGZ ne plati neku
licencu), ali se sme razmenjivati i skidati sa Apple ftp servera tako da imamo
pravo preko maila te stvari da razmenjujemo. I update-ovi sistemskog softvera
o kojima govorimao u drugim porukama se distribuiraju tako. Elem, sledeći
korak je ugradnja skripta (tastaturni layout je samo deo skripta, a skript je
skup resursa, na Meku je, praktično, sve resource) koji postoje za sve grupe
jezika. Skript je, takođe, samo jedan fajl u kojem su svi resursi potrebni za
njegovu realizaciju (tastatura, ikona tastature, sorting rutine, imena dana,
meseci, formati brojeva, valuta i slično), a skript se instalira, pogađaš,
prevlačenjem preko (praktično kopiranjem u) System foldera. Prednost skripta
je u tome što će odmah uključiti jedan bit u okviru jednog resursa unutar
System fajla koji govori Systemu da uvek prikazuje u gornjem desnom uglu
ekrana ikonu aktivne tastature (ikone tastatura se prave kao sličice zastava
određenih zemalja). takođe, instalacijom skripta System počinje neke stvari da
radi automatski za tebe, na primer kucaš latinicu u tekstu, promeniš font u
neki ruski, a System ti odmah aktivira ruski tastaturni layout.
Što se izbora fontova tiče, ne znam na šta tačno misliš. Na Meku nije običaj
da se fontovi koje je neko pravio ili adaptirao dele, mada ako se potrudiš
možeš po gradu da nađeš svačije fontove. O originalima ne treba ni govoriti,
PC je dobio Fontographer tek sa verzijom 3.5, šta misliš na kojem je računaru
radila verzija 1.0? B)
Kada je o standardima reč, ako se misli na kodni raspored, postoje dva koja se
najčešće koriste. Jedan je zvanični kodni raspored kojeg je još Velebit pre 12
godina registrovao kod Apple-a, i kojeg danas koriste Apple zastupnici kod
nas. Tako da ako naletiš na neki font koji u imenu ima App (od Application)
budi siguran da je on urađen po ovom rasporedu. Karakteristika ovog rasporeda
je da je slovo š smešteno na mesto karaktera za PI, a ostala slova su smeštena
takođe na neke čudne karaktere iz Symbol fonta što može da stvara probleme
prilikom štampanja na PostScript (a takvi su praktično svi kada je o Mac-u
reč) laserskom štampaču pa umesto š na papir izađe pi. Drugi raspored koji se
najčešće koristi je MacCustom u nekoliko varijanti. Pravi MacCustom raspored
zna i za lj, nj, dž, Lj, Nj, Dž karaktere, što se nije moglo implementirati na
Sezamu, tj. kod promene teksta iz latinice u ćirilicu samo se menja font, ne
pokreće se još i dodatni makro za konverziju. Mana je što će sva velika slova
izgledati ovako: NjEGOV LjUBLjENI DžORDž, ali je to manja šteta od: Njegov
LJubljeni DŽordž. Ovakav raspored, tj. fontove po njemu koristi par firmi za
dizajn i prelom, modifikovani, dakle bez lj, nj i ostalih navedenih karaktera,
raspored koriste Mikro knjiga, Publikum, Naučna Knjiga i još po neka firma,
kao i svi oni koji su odabrali MacCustom kao raspored na Sezamu.
Mana je još to što ne postoji sistemski softver na srpskom, tj. ne postoji
sistem lokalizovan za nas. Postoji za Hrvatsku, a taj sistem se ranije vodio
kao jugoslovenski. Hrvatks je dobila novi ID zemlje (68), nama je kao
Jugoslaviji ostao 25, ali nemamo jugoslovenski (srpski) sistem. Tako da, kada
je o lokaliazaciji reč, imamo dva izbora: uzeti hrvatski sistem i koristiti
ga, prethodno zamenivši hrvatska znamenja poput šahovnice našima, ili izvući
hrvatske resurse iz njihovog sistema, pa ih iskoristiti na američkom. Ovo ako
se koristi zvanični, ja ga često zovem Application, kodni raspored mada je
pravilnije reći Velebitov. Kada se koristi MacCustom raspored mora sve da se
pečuje, a još nisam našao metod da pečuje mrutine za sortiranje i određena
premapiranja karaktera i slično, mada sam postigao dogovor sa jednim
zastupnikom da me snabde potrebnom dokumentacijom za to.
> Takođe me zanima celishodnost prelaska na Mac u svetlu pojavljivanja WinNT,
> kao i evidentno (bar duplo) više cene Mac-ovih konfiguracija.
Ne vidim nijedan razlog zbog kojeg bi, kad već biraš između te dve solucije,
između Meka i NT-a odabrao NT kao rešenje za radnu stanicu na osnovu interfejs
i koncepcije. Ono što hoću da kažem je da ako si već rešio da pređeš na Meka,
a u međuvremenu se pojavio novi NT, on nije, niti će ikada biti, takav da te
odgovori od prelaska na drugu platformu. Server je druga priča, time se ovde
ne bavimo. Win '95 interfejs je, i pored sve buke i halabuke oko izlaženja
prošle godine i enormno utrošene količine para na ubeđivanje ljudi da je to
isto kao Mac, inferiorniji u odnosu na Mac-ov.
Druga tvrdnja je relativna. Porede se neuporedive stvari, tj. porediš Meka i
nekog Tajvanca kojeg možeš da kupiš iza ćoška. To, ako krenemo jedino pravom
logikom u našem slučaju, nama ovde ništa ne vredi što je neki PC u Americi u
odgovarajućoj konfiguraciji koja se može uporediti sa nekim Mac-om čak i
skuplji od istog, da ne govorimo u odnosu na Macintosh klonove (Power
Computing PowerBase na 180 MHz sa 32 Mb RAM-a, 8x CD-ROM-om, 1.2 Gb hard
diskom, mišem, tastaturom košta tamo $1600, sa 16 Mb RAM-a $1470, odgovarajući
Apple model, Performa 6400/180 sa 16 Mb RAM-a, 1.2 Gb diskom, 8x CD-ROM-om i
mišem košta oko $1800, s tim da on ima još neke multimedijalne mogućnosti koje
Power Computing ne ugrađuje da bi imao nižu cenu). Druga je priča kako se
formira cena kada se to donese ovamo, ali si preterao sa duplo većom cenom, to
je davno prošlo vreme.
> Sve to lepo zvuči, ali šta bi to konkretno značilo?
Konkretno, na primeru moje mašine, ja imam Macintosh IIci, MC 68030 na 25 MHz,
8 Mb RAM-a, 1 Gb disk (uskoro planiram da ga zameni upravo pominjanim
PowerBase-om) i na njemu instaliranu najsvežiju verziju sistemskog softvera.
Mašina je počela da se proizvodi 1989, prestala da se proizvodi 1993., a radi
sa sistemskim softverom iz septembra 1996. Radim u Wordu 6, Excelu 5, 4th
Dimension-u (baze podataka), startujem ponekad FrameMaker 4 da nešto prelomim,
Fontographer 4.1 da adaptiram neki font, sa nje i surfujem. Sav navedeni
softver se nalazi na particiji od 200 Mb, zajedno sa sistemskim softverom, a
na particiji je još nešto manje od 80 Mb slobodno, od 120 Mb zauzeća mi je
Office uzeo više od pola. Sve radi fino, sigurno mnogo sporije nego na Power
Mac-u, ali radi tako da mogu da završim posao. Na primer, prilično je
mazohistički staviti Photoshop 3.0 na ovu mašinu, sigurno ne bi radilo brzo,
ali bi radilo. Važi i obrnuto, stari softver i nove mašine, ako je softver
pisan čisto radiće i na najnovijoj verziji OS-a.
> Za kraj, kakva bi bila _razumna_ konfiguracija koja bi na mao duži rok
> (recimo 2 godine) bila aktuelna, uz možda dokupljivanje nešto RAM-a ili
> kasnije zamene hard-diskaza veći. Da li je to jednostavno kao kod PC? Kako
> stoji stvar sa softverom?
Razumna, za ono što si naveo bi bila otprilike kao onaj PowerBase, mada bi ti
i PowerMac 7200/120 bio dobar. Međutim, za par stotina dolara više dobijaš
mnogo jaču mašinu i sa većim mogućnostima za proširenje. Dakle, ovako, na tvom
mestu ne bih išao ispod 7200/120 sa 16 Mb RAM-a, 1 Gb diskom (8x CD-ROM je
standardno ugrađen, ne može bez njega). Ona bi ti fino radila par godina, uz
dodavanje memorije i menjanja hard diska. Što se sam mašine tiče, ona se ne
može mnogo upgradeovati, osim ako Apple ne bude izbacio zamenu matične ploče
za taj model. Ako imaš nešto više para ipak bi trebalo ići bar na model 7500
odnosno 7600. Oba imaju procesor na daughter board-u, tako da je upgrade moguć
i jednostavan. Međutim, 7600 je već u rangu cena preko $2500, što ga verovatno
izbacuje iz kombinacije. Ako voliš šminku i multimediju, možeš da uzmeš
Performu 6400 sa TV/Video karticom, internim modemom i slično za oko $2000.
Brzina njenog procesora (PowerPC 603ev na 180 MHz, postoji model i sa 200 MHz
procesorom, on već košta preko $2000) je ravna procesoru PowerPC 604 na 120
MHz što će reći da otprilike radi onoliko brzo (da budem relani, nešto
sporije) koliko i procesor u modelu 7600. Dakle, zbog cene i mogućnosti
preporučujem PowerBase klon, za manje pare se dobija snaga modela 7600, bez
multimedijalnih zezancija, ali sa jednom lepom osobinom: za razliku od
Performe 6400 procesor u PowerBase-u se takođe nalazi na daughterboardu što ti
omogućava lakši kasniji upgrade). Takođe, postoje modeli PowerBase-a na 200
MHz i 240 MHz koji su srazmerno skuplji. Ko ima pristup Internetu URL je
http://www.powercc.com/ pa na home page-u pronađite opciju Build Your Own Box
gde ćete reći šta želite od računara i u kojoj konfiguraciji, Power
Computingov Web server će vam vratiti cenu.
mac.1527madamov,
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 00:29:04 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Faster than 200 Mhz
Message-ID: <960929002902_296085592@emout07.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Guerilla Tactics
This tidbit is from:
<Drew.Saunders@Stanford.EDU> (Drew W Saunders)
I just heard an ad for a company mentioning machines with speeds "from
133 to 200 Mhz" and thought of an evil little guerrilla tactic. Walk into
a computer retailer and ask for machines with clock speeds in excess of
200 Mhz. If you're told they don't exist, mention they do, but they're
Macs.
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mac.1528madamov,
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 16:12:19 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Matt Goes to School
Message-ID: <960929161219_113931775@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Education
This tidbit is from:
<cgvoice@erols.com> (charles glaize)
I did not solicit a testimony from my son Matt when I talked with him on
the phone the other day. All I asked was, "How's your MAC working out?"
Well - he started gushing!
He said that he difinitely is in the minority, but it seems everyone on
his hall at VA Tech loves to come to his room and use his MAC. It's
helping him make new friends - girls too (they think it's cute!). Within
a few days of arriving on campus, Matt was corresponding with us by
e-mail on a regular basis.
All around him the new PC's these kids brought to campus are crashing or
there are problems getting printers and hard drives hooked up right
..whatever. And so guys on the hall tend to come to Matt's room to
finish up their work. They all marvel at how different and EASY it is to
use. Most have never been exposed to a MAC.
Don't ask me to explain it. When we helped move Matt in I saw some of the
monster Pentium/Windows 95/huge monitor set-ups and thought: "Matt is
going to be dwarfed by all this power!" But not so.
Mind you, Matt is using a 5 year old MAC LC with 10 megs of RAM and a 12
inch monitor! It has an accelerator in it, though, so it's adequetely
fast. But still ... before giving it to Matt, I thought of donating the
LC to a local school. Little did I know it would perform so well in a
major university environment. This proves once again that just because
the MAC is great fun to use, it is not a toy! I offered to plan for a
Power MAC purchase later this year, but he said "No, Dad - this MAC is
fine for now!"
I would also like to commend the VA Tech administrative offices on campus
- which all use state of the art Power MACS.
I hope you enjoyed Matt's real life, real world experience. I shared it
for two reasons: 1) It goes back to what I've always believed - it pays
to buy the machine that works easiest, is most flexible and saves time.
And if you can have fun with it - all the better! 2) To encourage you in
your PC maintainance career. It seems you will always have work. In fact,
you should consider setting up a PC shop every fall outside of any given
dorm at VA TECH. Rake in the money then go on vacation!
But then again, you'd never get to see Matt !
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CLARIS ANNOUNCES CLARIS HOME PAGE 2.0 FOR MAC OS AND WINDOWS 95/NT
Free upgrade for 1.0 users plus built-in site publishing, multimedia
plug-in support, and much more
SANTA CLARA, Calif., September 30, 1996 - Claris Corporation today
announced Claris Home Page 2.0, the next version of the company's popular
web authoring software for Mac OS and Windows 95/NT users. Registered
Claris Home Page 1.0 users will be eligible to download a free upgrade to
Claris Home Page 2.0, scheduled to ship in December. A free, time-limited
beta version of Claris Home Page 2.0 will be available for downloading in
mid-October.
Claris Home Page 2.0, designed for novice-to-expert web page authors,
will deliver a number of important new capabilities and features designed
to enhance both the look of web pages and the productivity of web authors.
Key new features will include built-in site publishing, with auto-
consolidation of files; support for popular multimedia plug-ins,
including QuickTime and Shockwave; spell checking and support for
multiple fonts; client-side image maps for linking to other pages and
sites, and HTML editing enhancements such as syntax coloring
(color-coding of HTML tags).
Claris Home Page 2.0 users will also be able to dynamically re-size and
position Frames by pointing and dragging with their mouse; preview
background GIF images from within Claris Home Page; drag and drop
tab-delimited text from spreadsheet and database documents to
automatically create tables within their web page, and specify row
heights and column widths within Tables.
The new version will also provide concurrency between WYSIWYG and HTML
modes, allowing users to go to the precise location in which they were
working in the previous mode.
Claris Home Page 1.0 began shipping on August 5, 1996. Nearly 100,000
users downloaded the beta version of the product via Claris Corporation's
worldwide web site.
Claris Home Page for Mac OS requires a Macintosh, Power Macintosh, or
compatible computer with a 68020 processor or higher; 8 MB memory; System
7.1 or later; and 2MB free for minimum installation (6MB for full
installation). For Windows users, Claris Home Page requires an Intel 486
or higher compatible PC System; Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.5.1 or newer;
8MB RAM (16 MB for NT) and 4 MB free hard disk space.
Claris Home Page 1.0 is currently available through authorized resellers
at an estimated retail price of $99 and estimated education retail price
of $79. Users of competitive web authoring software applications -
including Adobe PageMill (1.0.2 and 2.0); HoTMetaL Pro; Tapestry;
GNNPress; Microsoft FrontPage; Netscape Navigator Gold; Corel Web.
Designer 2.0; Quarterdeck WebAuthor; DeltaPoint QuickSite; InContext
Spider, and others - qualify for a $20 rebate ($10 rebate for education
retail price buyers) direct from Claris with proof of purchase. Users may
download a free time-limited trial version of Claris Home Page 1.0 from
the Claris World Wide Web site through mid-October.
Claris Corporation is the world's largest vendor of software for the
Macintosh computer based on units shipped, and is among the world's eight
largest vendors of applications software for all personal computers.
Claris is a leader in developing Macintosh and Windows software for
business, education and home, and has headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif.
Visit ClarisWeb, the Claris World Wide Web home page, at
<http://www.claris.com>.
###
(c)1996 Claris Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Claris, Claris Home Page
is a registered trademark of Claris Corporation. Apple, Mac, Macintosh,
Power Macintosh and OpenDoc are registered trademarks, and PowerMac is a
trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of
their respective owners.
Media contact: Kevin Mallon (408) 987-7227 <kevin_mallon@claris.com>
mac.1530madamov,
IMAGING EXPO NY, NY --- October 1, 1996 --- Blueridge Technologies
announced today that they have integrated the latest version of Excalibur
RetrievalWare from Excalibur Technologies with version 5.1 of their
cross-platform OPTIX Document Management System.
The OPTIX Document Management System enables users to scan, store,
annotate, and route an unlimited number of documents. It is the first
industrial-strength document management system to be optimized for
Macintosh, Windows, and the Internet. A complete OPTIX system can include
Workflow, Document Imaging, Text Retrieval, Document Management and
Control, Optical Storage, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and
Computer-Output-To-Laser Disk (COLD).
Excalibur RetrievalWare offers consumers a cutting-edge alternative to
traditional search and retrieval systems. It combines two of the most
powerful text retrieval technologies currently available, semantic
network technology and Adaptive Pattern Recognition Processing (APRP),
into a single package. This combination insures the delivery of accurate,
relevant information, regardless of the complexity, format, condition of
source documents, or the experience of the user.
For more information on OPTIX visit <http://www.blueridge.com>>, or
contact Keith Ellis at 540-675-3015 <keith@blueridge.com>.
Howie Swaim
Director of Marketing
Blueridge Technologies
mac.1531madamov,
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 09:28:35 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Byte Benchmarks
Message-ID: <960930092834_114480447@emout03.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<adam@eis.net.au> (Adam Lippiatt)
Last month's BYTE magazine had a short review of the latest PowerPC chips
vs the latest Intel chips.
The article measured the performance of the PowerPC 603e and 604e vs the
current Pentium and Pentium Pro. Each of the processors were running the
cross platform Bytemark benchmark series.
The PowerPC 603e is the low power, low cost chip designed for us in
laptops and low end desktop systems, and the PowerPC 604e is a high
performance chip designed for high end desktop and server systems. The
Pentium Pro is the successor to the Pentium chip, currently in use in
high end and server systems.
The benchmarks went as follows:
Processor Clock Speed Bytemark Integer Benchmarks
------------------------------------------------------------------
Pentium 90 mHz 1.0
Pentium 200 mHz 2.1
PowerPC 603e 117 mHz 2.2
Pentium Pro 200 mHz 2.8
PowerPC 603e 200 mHz 3.8
PowerPC 604e 200 mHz 4.5
Currently Mac and Mac compatible systems are shipping with up to 240 mHz
PowerPC 603e and 225 mHz PowerPC 604e systems available.
The bottom line is that the PowerPC chips (and the Mac's they are in)
kick the butt's of the best that Intel can produce (and the Windows PC's
that they are in).
The Bytemark benchmark programs are available for PowerMacs at the Byte
web site, under the benchmarks icon.
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mac.1532madamov,
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 12:41:20 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Life and Value in Old Macs
Message-ID: <960930124120_533663930@emout04.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<donno@pacific.net.sg>
This is a story about the value of old Macintoshes:
<http://www.asia1.com.sg/computertimes/sep96/sepmo9.html>
Here's a quote from it:
And if you want to sell your more recent Power Mac acquired six months
back, you stand to lose only 20 per cent in depreciation cost compared to
40 per cent if you were to sell a PC you bought only three months ago.
Why is there still life in an old Mac? According to Mr Sam Low, managing
director of De-Image Pte Ltd, one of the largest used computers retail
store situated along Tannery Lane, there are several reasons for the
higher resale value of old Macs.
"Used Macs fetch relatively high prices because Macs are not as common as
PCs, and their original price tags are much higher. "Also, older Macs
like the five-year-old Mac IIci are still useful as they can operate the
latest Mac OS when additional RAM and hard disk space are added to it,"
Mr Low said.
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mac.1533bvladimir,
Imam Mac Power-book 165c. Nisam najbolje razumeo iz predhodnog
broja racunara koji mi programi trebaju da bih se mogao
ukljuciti na Internet i kako da postavim parametre. Imali neka
knjiga ili clanak o tome
mac.1534madamov,
Apple Bringing QuickTime to OS/2 Warp
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Sept. 25, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
QuickTime for OS/2 Warp and demonstrated a pre-release version. Apple
will bring the QuickTime architecture to OS/2 Warp starting with a
pre-release version of QuickTime for OS/2 Warp to be included with IBM's
Developer Connection release in the fall. Final release of QuickTime for
OS/2 Warp is scheduled for the first quarter of calendar 1997.
QuickTime--a pervasive industry standard for CD-ROM and Internet content
authoring, playback, and delivery--is a multiplatform architecture for
storing, editing, and playing synchronized video, sound, music, graphics,
and text.
"Apple's contributions to the computer industry for multimedia, Internet
content creation, professional video and music continue to push the
envelope in innovation," said Ellen Hancock, Apple's chief technology
officer and executive vice president of research and development.
"QuickTime for OS/2 Warp continues this effort. QuickTime makes it easier
for broadcast professionals, CD-ROM developers, and Internet content
creators to manage and repurpose their content for new markets, thereby
receiving a greater return on their investments."
Apple Computer, Inc. is currently working with IBM to ensure that
QuickTime works seamlessly with OS/2 Warp. QuickTime for OS/2 will be a
native 32-bit OS/2 application that takes full advantage of OS/2
multimedia support, such as Direct Interface Video Extensions (DIVE) for
high-speed video and direct audio (DART) for optimum audio performance.
QuickTime for OS/2 will include a movie player, picture viewer, online
help, and a configuration manager. Developers will be able to more easily
port their QuickTime applications to OS/2 because QuickTime for OS/2
supports the same API as QuickTime for Windows version 2.1.1 (the latest
available version of QuickTime for Windows). Corporations upgrading to
OS/2 Warp 4 will be able to take advantage of QuickTime for OS/2 Warp
without worry.
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% of all CD-ROM authoring is done using a Macintosh*;
60% of all digital music is created on a Macintosh**;
45 - 50% of all digital video creation is done on a Macintosh*** ;
41% of all web content authoring is done using a Macintosh****;
30% of all film and video post production work is done on a
Macintosh*****;
and 20% of the web servers in use today are Macintosh computers******.
With the availability of QuickTime for OS/2, OS/2 users can work and play
more seamlessly with creative industry professionals and the multimedia
products they create.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and PowerBook 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.
* Dataquest, 1995
** Pipper Jaffray, 1995
*** AV/DV Videography magazine reader survey, 1995
**** MARI, 1995
***** Phillips Business Information, Film & Video Survey, 1995
****** Georgia Institute of Technology, 1995
mac.1535tdjerdj,
Ovaka inormacije je bila poprilicno iscrpna samo cini mi se nedostaje
jedan bitan detalj, bar kada sa radi o masinama za DTP.Kako stoje stvari
sa grafikom odnosno grafickim karticama koje idu uz pomenute masine. Kolio
sam ja informisan (a to nije bas mnogo) uz masine 7200 trebalo je dokupiti
samo memoriju za graficki adapter.Za jednu Performu 6200 na kojoj sam imao
prilike malo da se igram trbalo je dokupiti kompletnu karticu koja je u
martu mesecu kostala nekih 500 US$.Kakva je situacija sa klonovima koje si
pominjao.Uzgred u cemu je razlika izmedju procesora 604 i 603.
pozdrav Tdjerdj
mac.1536madamov,
-> #1533, bvladimir> Nisam najbolje razumeo iz predhodnog
> broja racunara koji mi programi trebaju da bih se mogao
> ukljuciti na Internet i kako da postavim parametre.
Nephodan je MacTCP kontrol panel (sastavni deo System-a 7.5, u ranijim ga
nema, mora se posebno nabaviti) i FreePPP ili neki sličan softver.
Preporučujem FreePPP, ima ga u MAC/INTERNET direktorijumu na Sezamu:
cd mac
cd internet
down freeppp.sit
Što se konfigurasanja parametara za MacTCP i FreePPP tiče, to je objašnjeno
korak po korak u tekstu iz Računara. Ostali programi se mogu naći u istom
direktorijumu gde je i FreePPP, najbolje je da se odmah downloaduje Netscape i
koriste njegovi servisi. U INTERNET direktorijumu ima i nekih fajlova na
engleskom koji opisuju podešavanje MacTCP-a, pa i oni mogu pomoći.
mac.1537madamov,
-> #1535, tdjerdj> Kako stoje stvari sa grafikom odnosno grafickim karticama koje idu uz
> pomenute masine.
Svi današnji modeli, osim modela 9500, imaju built-in video, što će reći
ugrađenu grafičku karticu, ako se može govoriti o kartici jer ne postoji slot
za built-in video. U zavisnosti od veličine monitora i količine video memorije
(VRAM-a) zavisi sa koliko će boja taj Mac prikazivati sliku na monitoru. Na
primer, Power Macintosh 8500 dolazi standardno sa 2 Mb VRAM-a što mu omogućava
da prikazuje milione boja na monitorima rezolucije 832x624, dodavanjem 2 Mb
VRAM-a do maksimalno mogućih 4 Mb, milioni boja se mogu prikazivati i u
rezoluciji 1152x870. Ko želi više i kome je built-in video spor, a mora se
priznati da je ovo dovoljno za veliki broj korisnika, mora da dokupi grafičku
karticu od nekog drugog proizvođača.
> Za jednu Performu 6200 na kojoj sam imao
> prilike malo da se igram trbalo je dokupiti kompletnu karticu koja je u
> martu mesecu kostala nekih 500 US$.
Za Performu koju pominješ važi sledeće: ima 1 Mb video memorije koja se ne
može više proširivati i sa njim prikazuje 16-bitnu grafiku u rezoluciji
640x480, a 8-bitnu (256 boja) na 800x600 i 832x624. Reč je mašini koja, kao i
sve mašine koje nose naziv Performa, nije namenjena profesionalnoj upotrebi,
naročito ne DTP-u, mada se, s obzirom na snagu procesora, i to s njom može
raditi. Dakle, ko želi više od toga, neka kupi karticu kao što je vlasnik
Performe koju pominješ morao da uradi. BTW, po ugradnji kartice može da
koristi dva monitora, jedan na built-in video, drugi povezan na karticu.
> Kakva je situacija sa klonovima koje si pominjao.
Ne znam napamet, morao bih da pogledam.
> Uzgred u cemu je razlika izmedju procesora 604 i 603.
U snazi, brzini, nameni. 603 je namenjen entry-level sistemima za kućnu i malu
poslovnu upotrebu, gledanje multimedije, internet i slično, kao i za prenosne
računare. 604 je namenjen za skuplje mašine za profesionalnu primenu. Tehničke
detalje ne znam.
P.S. Bilo bi lepo da kada odgovaraš na neku poruku koristiš za to odgovarajuću
komandu. Na primeru ove poruke kojom ja tebi odgovaram iz komandne linije to
izgleda ovako:
conf join orka
conf reply 10.1535
Ovde ima relativno malo poruka, tako da će većina znati o čemu je reč, ali da
ih ima više pitanje je da li bih u prvom trenutku shvatio da odgovaraš na moju
poruku. takođe, nije zgoreg citirati deo poruke na koju odgovaraš, ali ne celu
poruku, samo njene delove na koje odgovaraš.
mac.1538djcorto,
-> #1534, madamov> Apple Bringing QuickTime to OS/2 Warp
Grrrrrrr .... bloody MS ... KAD CE ZA NT ?!?!?!?!?!?!
mac.1539mikis,
-> #1538, djcorto+>> Apple Bringing QuickTime to OS/2 Warp
+>
+> Grrrrrrr .... bloody MS ... KAD CE ZA NT ?!?!?!?!?!?!
?!?! Eno ga 32-bitni QuickTime 2.1.1 plejer u windows\graph direktorijumu.
Radi savršeno i sa NT 3.51 i 4.0 (naravno, i sa 95-icom). Uzgred, kakve veze
ima MS sa QuickTime-om? :)
mac.1540djcorto,
-> #1539, mikis> Radi savrseno i sa NT 3.51 i 4.0 (naravno, i sa 95-icom).
> Uzgred, kakve veze ima MS sa QuickTime-om? :)
Hvala na pitanju, probao :) Nisam mislio na player, to postoji
odavno, mislio sam na generator VR prezentacija.
MS nema veze sa QTom, ali ima sa NTom, pod kojim radim ArchiCAD,
koji je za sada jedini CAD (pa jos arhitektonski O;)) koji ima VR
alate. I moze se lepo napraviti VR prezentacija - na Macu. TJ,
mogu da postavim sve alatke, kamere, pathove i slicno, i onda da
odem do nekoga ko ima Mac i ArchiCAD na njemu da mi uradi QTVR
movie, a na svojoj NT makini mogu samo da ga gledam.
Pretpostavljate - bilo bi mi jako zgodno da mogu na svojoj
rodjenoj masini da napravim taj QTVR.
Ako nekog zanima, imam jedan CD sa desetak istih, pa mozemo da
se dogovorimo ....
mac.1541madamov,
-> #1539, mikis> Uzgred, kakve veze ima MS sa QuickTime-om? :)
Na svu sreću, nikakve. B)
mac.1542madamov,
Apple Launches Aggressive Campaign to Promote Third-Party Software
Apple Computer, Inc., has just announced an aggressive communications
campaign for promoting third-party software titles for the Mac OS. Named
"All great software wears this face," the campaign is designed to raise
the visibility of third-party software for the Mac OS by making it easier
for customers to identify, locate, and purchase Mac OS software products
through various distribution channels.
The campaign is primarily designed to address issues surrounding what are
called "hybrid" CDs, which contain multiple-platform versions of the
software in a single package. Hybrids account for a large percentage of
overall Mac OS software titles but may not be sold in a software
retailer's Mac OS section, potentially creating the perception that there
are fewer software titles for the Mac OS.
In-store merchandising will include attention-getting banners, posters,
and floor decals. Displays in selected retailers' Mac OS sections will
identify the hottest new software to hit the market for Macintosh
computers. Brightly colored pamphlets will offer customers peel-off notes
containing descriptions of the hybrid issue and how to identify all
software that runs on the Mac OS. More important, additional signs, shelf
cards, and labels will help shoppers pinpoint Mac OS software titles
outside the Mac OS section. All collateral will sport the Mac OS logo and
tag line "All great software wears this face."
The campaign will be reinforced by targeted advertising in major
publications. Like the merchandising, the advertisements will feature
popular Mac OS software titles, providing third-party developers with
high-level exposure to large audiences. This is particularly valuable to
smaller developers with modest advertising budgets. The advertising will
reinforce the entire campaign by providing a special toll-free telephone
number and comprehensive Mac OS software Web site on the Internet.
The toll-free telephone number will provide customers with easier access
to information on Mac OS software products. By dialing 800-500-4862,
customers will be given several options. The first will provide the names
of Mac OS software retail stores in a caller's geographic area. The
second will provide information about ordering software directly from one
of several popular Mac OS mail-order catalogs. The third option will give
customers the opportunity to receive a fax listing of hot new Mac OS
software, as well as information on how and where to shop for other Mac
OS products.
The final option will provide information about Apple's special Mac OS
software site on the Internet. The Web site at
http://www.macsoftware.apple.com will feature over 12,000 third-party
Macintosh products brought together in one convenient online location.
This Web site will also contain information on purchasing specialized Mac
OS software that cannot be purchased through standard sales channels.
This campaign is initially being launched in the United States and
Canada. In the future, certain aspects of the campaign are expected to be
launched in other countries based on local market requirements.
mac.1543madamov,
Apple and Netscape to Collaborate on Internet Conferencing
Apple and Netscape Communications announced that they intend to work
together to create interoperable, standards-based applications and
development tools for real-time audioconferencing and videoconferencing
over the Internet. In the near term, CoolTalk, a Macintosh-based Internet
conferencing application developed by Apple, will be bundled with
Netscape Navigator 3.0. CoolTalk for Macintosh enables Macintosh users to
audioconference with Mac OS, UNIX, and Windows users over the Internet
using just a 28.8-Kbps modem and Netscape Navigator 3.0. CoolTalk for
Macintosh also interoperates with Apple's line of QuickTime Conferencing
videoconferencing and collaboration products
(http://qtc.quicktime.apple.com/). According to Netscape, this future
release will be the first fully cross-platform conferencing or "webphone"
application on the market today.
In the initial release, CoolTalk will be based on Netscape's LiveMedia
protocols, which will be included in the emerging H.323 international
standards. A future release is expected to deliver online whiteboard
features and full, multiplatform conferencing.
CoolTalk for Macintosh joins Netscape's line of Internet "webphone"
products: CoolTalk for Windows and CoolTalk for UNIX. You can download
any of these products free of charge from Netscape's Web site:
http://home.netscape.com/comprod/products/navigator/cooltalk/download_coolt
alk.html
For details, you can review the complete Netscape press release:
http://home.netscape.com/newsref/pr/newsrelease249.html
mac.1544madamov,
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 17:53:51 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: !!--Put this in your signatures
Message-ID: <961002175350_200483146@emout13.mail.aol.com>
Here's an action item for you. Make this your signature in your email:
"Intel spends an average of $8,000 a year per for each PC to keep its
internal PC network running, and that figure is probably close to what
other corporations spend, Intel spokesman Tom Waldrop said."
The Oregonian, 9/25/96, Anthony Effinger
So the next time someone tells you that Windows machines are cheaper, you
can respond with, "Did you know that Intel admits that it costs $8,000
per computer per year to keep them running on their internal network.
Does your school/spouse/income/father/mother have that kind of money?"
This was inspired by Teresita Dabrieo.
Guy
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mac.1546madamov,
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 1996 18:02:46 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Customer Loyalty
Message-ID: <961003180246_201382507@emout03.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<woodie@indy.net> (Ryan Dumperth)
The following is from a FamilyPC online article by Joe Panepinto
concerning their recently concluded "Support and Satisfaction Survey". In
excess of 2400 readers provided feedback concerning 17 computer
manufacturers.
<http://www.zdnet.com/familypc/content/960916/cover/goodhelp.html>
This is the part about the Macintosh results:
Mac Maniacs
The verdict's in -- they love 'em (a lot)
Either we surveyed a strange population of very happy Mac respondents, or
the recent woes at Apple Computer have made Macintosh owners even more
rabid about their choice of computers than they were before. Compared to
all the other Windows PC vendors combined, significantly fewer Mac users
called tech support (69 percent versus 79 percent). Plus, Mac users were
significantly happier with the service they received when they called: 80
percent rated the tech support they received Excellent -- 97 percent
rated it Excellent or Good. Of course, with the exception of Power
Computing at the high end of the market, Apple is the only source of
Macs, so Macintosh owners have fewer options.
Even so, would the hundreds of Mac respondents to the FamilyPC Support
and Satisfaction Survey buy another Mac? All but two of them (99 percent).
<http://www.zdnet.com/familypc/content/960916/cover/maciacs.html>
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mac.1545madamov,
MicroMat Releases Free PageWatch Palette Web Utility
New browser-enchancing software adds to power to web browsers.
About the service:
Let's say you spend a lot of time checking your favorite web site for
updates. Maybe it's a software vendor and you've been checking it for an
update to one of their programs. I find myself checking the Apple
Software Updates page all the time for new versions of system files and
utilities. Most of the time I end up hearing about the update from
someone else because I haven't checked the Apple page recently. That's
why we created the free PageWatch service. PageWatch is a server-based
robot that keeps an eye on web pages for you. In a nutshell, you simply
send an email message to PageWatch with the URL of the page you wish to
track. PageWatch will then check that web page for you everyday. If that
page is updated, you'll be sent email message letting you know the page
has something new to investigate. The service can also be controlled by
using forms at the site. <www.micromat.com/mmcs/pwatch/>
About the software:
PageWatch Palette (PWP) makes using the PageWatch service much easier.
With PWP, you simply press a button on a palette which floats near your
browser. The software automates the entire PageWatch submission process.
It also allows you to stop watching a particular page without the need
for sending email-based commands.
Browser Compatibility:
PWP works with Netscape Navigator 2.0 or above, MicroSoft Internet
Explorer 2.0 or above and with tcpConnect browsers. While the PageWatch
service is available to any web-compatible computer platform, the palette
software is only available for Macintosh.
You can download this free software from:
<ftp://members.aol.com/micromat/PWP103.sit>
mac.1547madamov,
Press Contact: Dean Dahlgren
Phone: (630) 830-1113
Fax: (630) 830-1262
<dean@maxum.com>
For release on or after September 30
MAXUM DEVELOPMENT SHIPS PAGESENTRY AND PAGESENTRY PRO - NOW MONITORING
ALL YOUR INTERNET SERVERS
Streamwood, Illinois, September 30, 1996 - Maxum Development Corporation,
a leading developer of Macintosh Web server add-on tools, this week
shipped its upgrade to PageSentry Pro and a new product PageSentry.
Maxum's line of Internet server monitors allow customers to maintain
reliable Internet services seven days a week, 24 hours a day. In addition
to Web site monitoring, PageSentry 2.0 and PageSentry Pro 2.0, now
provide monitoring for FTP, SMTP (e-mail), DNS, and Telnet services as
well. PageSentry and PageSentry Pro use these high-level client services
to test the whole server operation, not just the low-level networking
functions. PageSentry Pro now allows the addition of 100 Sentries to
monitor large enterprise sites and Internet Services Providers.
PageSentry is designed to meet the needs of departmental or small
enterprise server monitoring.
"This version has been almost a complete rewrite of the earlier
versions," says Michael Clark, Director of Engineering for Maxum
Development. "We have tried to anticipate all possible concerns of the
system administrator, including a more intuitive interface and tremendous
flexibility in configuration."
It is an Internet imperative to provide visitors with reliable access
seven days a week, 24 hours a day to a Web site. Keeping their servers up
and running are the Webmaster's top priority. When a server fails,
PageSentry will notify anyone specified 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 back up
notifications 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 of Internet services
to users.
"This new version greatly extends PageSentry's effectiveness", according
to Joe Duffy, Manager -Technology and Tools, Baxter Healthcare. "Now I
have a complete solution to monitoring all aspects of our global Internet
infrastructure".
Current license holders can upgrade by downloading the PageSentry Pro 2.0
demonstration version from Maxum's Web site and dropping their PageSentry
Pro Key on the demo application. PageSentry Pro retails for $349 and
PageSentry retails for $149.00 new customers can order by either visiting
<http://www.maxum.com> or by calling Maxum Development at (630) 830-1113.
Founded in 1991, 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 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, reliable, secure, fast, and
accessible.
Maxum, the Maxum logo, NetCloak, NetForms, PageSentry, PageSentry Pro,
WebLock, Phantom, RushHour and the MaxumPack 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.1548madamov,
Amy Salmons, Administrator
(606) 255-6686
www.datastrem.com
Dateline:DataStream Imaging Systems, Lexington, KY (Sept20, 1996)
DataStream Announces the Release of WildRiverSSK
DataStream Imaging Systems, Inc. of Lexington, KY takes is pleased to
announce the release of Wild River-SSK, an exciting new suite of plug-in
filters for Adobe Photoshop from Wild River Systems Software of Japan.
This sophisticated new arsenal of tools puts seven powerful filters in an
artist's box of tricks - enhancing, with amazing speed, the possibilities
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mac.1549madamov,
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 16:17:29 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: SQL Queries
Message-ID: <961004161728_536807244@emout06.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Enterprise, Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are
Better, Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares
This tidbit is from:
<wright@netspace.net.au> (Michael Wright)
I work for a large multinational company who is very PC oriented. My
department also works off Unix mainframes and maintains a large clients
Unix based system, using Ingres/SQL.
We use our PC's for word processing etc as well as dumb terminals for the
Unix mainframe. The floor has one Macintosh which is viewed by most as a
bit of a resource waste.
Anyway, our client wished to use a product called GQL. This program
allows the user to construct SQL queries against a Unix based database
very efficiently. It's available for PC and Mac.
So our support guy comes in and starts to install the software onto my
PC. First, we have to confirm that this is Win3.11, not 3.1 because the
stuff won't work on 3.1. Fine, we confirm this in the Program Managers
'About' window. He then exits Windows and starts hacking away at all of
these DOS setup files (you know config.sys, win.ini etc). This is
necessary because of the network setup we have (allowing us to connect to
Netware and TCP together).
He finishes his workaround and begins installing the new software. Guess
what? The version of Windows was actually 3.1, even though the 'About'
window said otherwise! He changes back all of the settings that he
stuffed with and we reboot and install Windows for Workgroups. He then
goes back in and makes some other obscure changes.
By this time I was thinking how lucky I was that I didn't have to do this
myself. The guy finishes his changes and loads up Windows. It fails.
After a few more adjustments, he works out that he has the wrong commands
to address the network card (you've still got to set this stuff up in
DOS).
He ends up spending about 3 hours toying with my PC, only to eventually
give up for the day and spend 10 minutes reversing all of his changes so
that I can use the thing again.
He's going to have another try at it later in the week, perhaps next
week. Unfortunately for him, all of our PC's here are similarly set up.
What's that? Oh, the Mac? Someone (not usually a Mac user) installed GQL
on it in 5 minutes.
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mac.1550madamov,
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 16:17:24 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Networking Costs
Message-ID: <961004161723_536807194@emout19.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better, Keyword: Market by market,
Enterprise
This tidbit is from:
<sdaviswi@globaldialog.com> (Steve Davis)
Just thought I'd drop you a note on my first successful conversion of a
PC to Mac user.
I have a very good friend that runs a medium size business in northern
California. He has four locations (Main office, sales office, production
plant, and warehouse) that he needed to connect together on a network.
The main ofice, sales office and plant are actually in one office
building but on separate floors. His IS director was doing the research
on networking all of the office together on a NT based platform.
As much as I hate to admit it, I did applaud his choice for choosing NT
over 95. When my friend told me that they were having trouble finding the
right programs to fit his needs I suggested the only correct
solution-Macs. His MIS director said that he would have nothing at all to
do with the Mac platform and would not provide technical support for it.
I told my friend that once the system was up and running that there would
be very little support required and sent several e-mail messages and
forwarded previous MACWAY mailings regarding installation and support
costs. When my friend received them he asked his IS director to give him
an estimate on how much it would cost to set up the LAN on the NT
platform, IS responded with an approximation of $1500.00 for the time to
run cabling, connect the units, and install the remote point software.
This did not include hardware and software nor actually ensuring that
the computers were connected once turned on and that the central print
server would work as well.
When I was told the price, I made my move, I told my friend to buy 6
7600/120's, Filemaker Pro, M.Y.O.B., ARA, and a first class airline
ticket to fly me out to see him. When I arrived, they had all of the
7600's out of there boxes and up and running. All of the software was
installed, except for ARA, and the printer was connected at the main
office. My friend was very suprised at how easy they were to set-up, he
and two of the office staff did it themselves while the IS director was
on vacation. We went to the local computer store, bought some Ethernet
cabling and adapters (total cost $150.00) and returned to the office.
In five hours we had run the Ethernet cabling run across three floors and
had the entire main office connected and sharing files and printer. Next
we headed to the warehouse to set-up ARA and in fifteen minutes we had a
connection with the main office. When we crunched the numbers, the NT
boxes that were being looked at and the 7600's were approximately the
same cost. The installation cost my friend $930.00 ($780.00 for the
airline ticket and $150.00 for cables) and earned me a great vacation.
It is important to note that This would have been very difficult to do if
I had not saved my EvangeList digests to provide hard evidence of the
facts. Evangelistas, make sure that you save your mailings! BTW: He just
hired a new Mac saavy IS director!
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mac.1551madamov,
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 1996 16:18:15 -0400
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Printing PowerPoint W95 Files
Message-ID: <961004161813_536807786@emout07.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares, Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are
Better
This tidbit is from:
<gonz@fc.emc.com.ph> (Martin Gonzalvez)
Q. What's the best way to view, edit and print Powerpoint for Windows '95
files if you don't have Windows '95? A. Use a Mac!
I work in the IT department of one of the Philippines' largest
advertising agencies. Our agency is cross-platform. As expected, our
creative work is done exclusively on Macs, but our accounts, media and
accounting work is done on PC's running on a Novell Netware LAN.
At 5:30 one afternoon, one of our Account Execs showed up with this
problem: With a big client presentation coming first thing the following
morning, he had created his presentation sheets on his home PC earlier in
the day, using Powerpoint for Windows '95. However, when he tried to
consolidate his sheets done at home with those of the rest of his team at
the office, he was rudely surprised to find that Powerpoint for Windows
3.X will not read files done in Powerpoint for Win '95 (Our IT manager, a
hard-core PC geek, has banned Win '95 from the office -- IMO, one of the
smartest moves he's ever made.).
Desperate, with the presentation deadline ticking closer, he came to the
IT group for help. "No problem," our PC experts in the IT group said,
"we'll just download a translator to allow Win 3.X Powerpoint to open Win
'95 Powerpoint files." After over an hour's worth of download from the
traffic-clogged Microsoft web site, they got a 1.3 mb file which,
according to the web site blurb, would supposedly allow them to do just
that. But after installation, all they got was a Powerpoint for Win '95
*viewer* -- they could view the file, but they couldn't edit it or, more
importantly, print it out.
While my PC colleagues hemmed and hawed over the
viewer-that-was-supposed-to-be-a-translator, it was nearing 8 pm, and the
Accounts guy was getting increasingly frantic. That was when I stepped
in. A quick download from Microsoft's site yielded me a 389 K translator
allowing Powerpoint 4.0 for the Mac to open Win '95 Powerpoint files. I
unstuffed the translator, dropped it into my Powerpoint folder, launched
Powerpoint, successfully opened the offending file, saved it to a PC disk
as a fully-editable (and printable) Powerpoint 4 presentation, and
delivered same into the greatly-relieved hands of the Accounts Exec. From
start to finish, solving his problem took me and my Mac less than 15
minutes -- ten of which were spent downloading the translator.
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mac.1552m.stevic,
Jutros je na NBC kanalu bio izvestaj sa nekog Mac sajma, i medju
ostalim fenomenalnim stvarima, video sam ljude kako nose kutije sa
POWER PC maticnim plocama. Jel ima neko informaciju koliko neki
modeli kostaju, i sta je jos potrebno da bi se sastavio POWER PC
racunar? Koliko sam upucen, sve ploce bi trebalo da podrzavaju PCI
standard pa mislim da nebi bilo problema nabaviti ostatak sistema.
mac.1553bvladimir,
-> #1536, madamovNesto mi je jasnije. Pregedom sistemskih fajlova ustanovio sam
da nemam MacTcp. Ima neki drugi TCP u Extnension folderu ne znam
tacno kako se zove,ali ima i OAE nastavak i nije ono sto mi
treba. Preuzeo sem Netscape sa direktorijuma ali ne moze da se
konfigurise. Nece izgleda bez MacTcp. Kada ga otvorim
prijavljuje poruku da je doslo do pada mreze. Poruku nisam bas
razumeo, mozda je sve u TCP-u. U svakom slucaju hvala.
mac.1554tdjerdj,
-> #1537, madamov> P.S. Bilo bi lepo da kada odgovaras na neku poruku koristis za to
> odgovarajucu komandu. Na primeru ove poruke kojom ja tebi odgovaram iz
> komandne linije to izgleda ovako:
Izvinjavam se na nesmotrenosti omaklo se sasvim slucajno.
Pozdrav Tdjerjd
mac.1555sav.gacic,
-> #1524, ljubisha> Sve ovo će ipak Miki mnogo bolje da objasni. Ipak ja još uvek radim
> pod emulatorom. Još uvek... :)
Emulator? Može li malo pobliže o tome? Kakva je PC konfiguracija potrebna i
td., gde se nabavlja i koliko košta? Ako te ne mrzi, napiši kakva su ti
iskustva...
mac.1556sav.gacic,
-> #1526, madamov> Što se izbora fontova tiče, ne znam na šta tačno misliš. Na Meku nije
> običaj da se fontovi koje je neko pravio ili adaptirao dele, mada ako se
> potrudiš možeš po gradu da nađeš svačije fontove. O originalima ne treba ni
Mislim da jedan određeni typeface imaš u latininoj i ćiriličnoj za srpski i
ćirilični za ruski jezik. Tj. da li je moguće jednim hot key-em svičovati
tastaturu sa jednog supa karaktera na drugi (u okviru istog fonta).
> govoriti, Mana je još to što ne postoji sistemski softver na srpskom, tj.
> ne postoji sistem lokalizovan za nas. Postoji za Hrvatsku, a taj sistem se
> ranije vodio kao jugoslovenski. Hrvatks je dobila novi ID zemlje (68), nama
> je kao Jugoslaviji ostao 25, ali nemamo jugoslovenski (srpski) sistem. Tako
Da kažemo da je to pitanje vremena i političkog otopljavanja. Ipak smo mi
dvostruko veće tržište od njih. Verovatno će se to već dati podesiti
> da, kada Ne vidim nijedan razlog zbog kojeg bi, kad već biraš između te dve
> solucije, između Meka i NT-a odabrao NT kao rešenje za radnu stanicu na
> osnovu interfejs i koncepcije. Ono što hoću da kažem je da ako si već rešio
> da pređeš na Meka, a u međuvremenu se pojavio novi NT, on nije, niti će
> ikada biti, takav da te Druga tvrdnja je relativna. Porede se neuporedive
> stvari, tj. porediš Meka i nekog Tajvanca kojeg možeš da kupiš iza ćoška.
Da ne okolišim i ne otkrivam rupu na saksiji: u pitanju je cena. Da malo
pogledamo: pred sobom imam cenovnik "svog" hardveraša koji spada u retke sa
ponudom i Mac-ovih konfiguracija i koji se po PC cenama ne razlikuje po cenama
od mnogih u gradu:
Standard Pentium:
ACER Pentium 133, PCI
1.3GB HD + 1.44FD + 8MB RAM
PI S3 Trio 64V + MiniTower 200W
CherryG83-6000 tastatura
Acer 7134 kolor monitor LR 1024x768
CD ROM Cena: DM 1790
A sada MacIntosh (ispod i u klasi po hercaži):
PowerPro 7200 90MHz/8MB/HD500MB/CD Cena: DM 3160
PowerPro 7200 100MHz/8MB/HD500MB/CD Cena: DM 4700
PowerPro 7600 120MHz/16MB/HD1,2GB/CD Cena: DM 5300
PowerPro 8200 120MHz/16MB/HD1,2GB/CD Cena: DM 7300
Da dopustimo aksiom da je MAC BOLJI od PC-a po koncepciji...
Uzgred, što se PC-a tiče, Acer nije baš no_name (bez obzira na mišljenje o
dotičnoj firmi), pri čemu izložena konfiguracija po nominalnim hardverskim
parametrima prevazilazi Makovu.
Moje pitanje glasi: da li je zaista 3-4 puta bolji koliko je i skuplji?
Silom prilika, poput 95% korisnika u ovoj državi nisam ni znao da postoje PC
mašine sa firmom (malo preterujem, ali je tu negde), a stvari su se ipak
radile, tekstovi i slike obrađivali, programi pisali i tsl. Da izbegnemo
demagogiju, da nije bilo Tajvana i pirata ogromna većina od nas ne bi ni znala
šta je kompjuter, a kamoli da ga ima na stolu.
> Performu 6400 sa TV/Video karticom, internim modemom i slično za oko $2000.
> Brzina njenog procesora (PowerPC 603ev na 180 MHz, postoji model i sa 200
> MHz procesorom, on već košta preko $2000) je ravna procesoru PowerPC 604 na
> 120 MHz što će reći da otprilike radi onoliko brzo (da budem relani, nešto
> To, ako krenemo jedino pravom MHz i 240 MHz koji su srazmerno skuplji. Ko
> ima pristup Internetu URL je http://www.powercc.com/ pa na home page-u
> pronađite opciju Build Your Own Box gde ćete reći šta želite od računara i
> u kojoj konfiguraciji, Power Computingov Web server će vam vratiti cenu.
Opet mala primedba društveno-političkog karaktera ;) šta da radimo sa podacima
ovog tipa? Da uzdišemo što su Makovi tamo jeftiniji, a plate višestruko veće?
Mnogo upotrebljivija informacija je šta sa domaćim tržištem i ponudom na
istom, kao i mogućnostima da se Meka dođe. Na kraju, kako uplatiti Maka u
inozemstvu i udesiti da ti isti stigne u državu? Ja to ne nalazim mogućim ni
sa kupovinom mnogo banalnijih stvari po svetu :(.
P.S. Nadam se da je moja uloga "đavoljeg advokata" bila uspešna ;) i pravilno
shvaćena :). Tim putem, u isto vreme, za sebe proveram celishodnost
eventualnog prelaska na Mak. Pošto sam puki korisnik (a Apple se hvali kako su
baš oni ti koji su foolproof i predviđeni za prosečne neznalice) hteo bih da
mi ono što mi treba stvarno radi, bez nekih spektakularnosti. Upravo sam na tu
temu dobio pregršt entuzijastičkih pohvala za Meka od veoma pro-Mekovski
nastrojenih ljudi*, ali, prema očekivanjima, sve je ostalo na golom
entuzijazmu upravo zbog cene.
Da parafraziram bosanski vic: Mek je Mek, a dvo/trostruko je dvo/trostruko...
:)
mac.1557m.stevic,
Dosao sam nekako do jednog misa za onog prvog Maca, njegove tastature,
eksternog flopija i stampaca IMAGE WRITER II. Ako nekom treba nesto od
ovoga neka se javi.
Zanima me dali je moguce ovaj stampac prikljuciti na PC i kako? Sa cim
je kompatibilan i tako to? Sto brzi odgovori to bolje! Ako neko hoce
nesto od ovoga neka na mail predlozi cenu, posto nemam ideju koliko to
vredi!
mac.1558madamov,
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 96 08:55:45 -0000
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: "Some" Things Macs Can Do Better
Message-ID: <199610061555.IAA07573@solutions.apple.com>
This tidbit is from:
<Marineband@aol.com>
A good friend is thinking about replacing his 286, and of course I've
been explaining that it's time to experience what computing is supposed
to be like. Recently he asked me "Is there anything a Mac can do that a
Pentium running Windows 95 can't?" I sent him the following message
(granted I grabbed lots of these factoids from Mac Addict magazine, but
they're always worth repeating):
As I recall, your question was something like "Is there anything a Mac
can do that an Pentium running Windows 95 can't?" The simple answer is,
of course, yes. And there are things a Win95 machine can do that a Mac
can't (I have to use Windows in my work because of some of the things
that can't currently be done on a Mac).But the question itself is
rhetorical, and the simple answer isn't useful.
But since you asked, here's one thing you can't do on a Win95 machine:
transfer long file names to earlier versions of the OS. Win95 can handle
255 characters file names (the Mac does 32 characters), but you can't
transfer those file names to earlier versions of Windows or DOS, because
of the 8 characters DOS restriction. So if you name a file "Letter to
Grandma" in Win95, then pass it on to someone without Win95, the only
thing they'll see in the filename is "letter.xxx" or some other
truncation, because you can't use spaces in a DOS filename (but you can
on a Mac). And if you get a file from a DOS or pre-Win95 user, you get
the same old inscrutable 8 letter filename. The Mac filenames, which have
been 32 characters since before Windows was released (where do you think
Bill got the idea?) are tranferable between any version of the Mac OS.
Oh, here's another thing. Right out of the box, with no additional
expansion cards required, a Mac can accept up to 7 different devices (ie.
harddrives, scanners, CDRom drive, etc) because all Macs have a built in
SCSI connector. With an intel machine you'd have to buy a SCSI controller
card (and make it work) before you could do that. If you have low-profile
PC, there isn't even room for an additional internal hard drive, so you
either replace the one you've got (then what do you do with it?) or live
without. Unless you want to connect it to the parallel port, in which
case frozen molasses will begin to look fast and your printer will be
looking for a home. Even if you have space for an internal drive, you
still have to deal with the IDE interface, which is no fun. When I added
an external harddrive to my Mac it took me about 15 minutes.
Oh, and here's another. Right out of the box, with no additional
expansion cards required, you can network a Mac with a number of other
Macs and printer(s) using an external adapter connected to one of the
Mac's TWO serial ports. Total cost? About $15 per Mac, plus however much
standard telephone cable you need to get from one to the other. The
networking software is a standard part of the Mac OS. And you can do this
with ANY Mac, all the way back to the original model.
Oh, and another thing. The fastest personal computer you can buy is a Mac
clone (the PowerTower Pro 225MHz). A Win95 can't say that. And we're in
the early days of the PowerPC chip.
Oh, here's another thing. A Mac's 3.5" floppy drive can read and format
PC floppy disks. I routinely transfer graphics from my Pentium to my Mac
by just taking the floppy from the Pentium and sticking it in the Mac. A
simple utility built in to the Mac OS allows me to copy the files onto
the Mac harddrive, where I convert them to Mac format. Stick a Mac floppy
in a PC and it emits a foul odor and melts all over your desk.
Oh, did I mention that Macs have built-in CD quality sound, with stereo
in/out ports? Right out of the box, without any additional expansion
cards, a Mac can play sound files. The files can appear on the desktop as
icons, and you can play them by just by clicking on them; you don't have
to start any programs to do it. A Win95 machine can't do that. Unless of
course you pay extra for a sound card.
To be fair, I have to admit at least one thing a Wintel machine can do
that a Mac can't. A Mac can't be infected with any of the over 8000
viruses that PC's are vulnerable to. To date there have been only about
50 or 60 viruses that affect the Mac. Oh well, the Mac can't be good at
everything.....
I may be opinionated, but my opinons are based on experience, from my
first computer (a Sanyo 8088 <@> 8Mhz) to the Zenith 286 I used for
database development at work for two years (they had to upgrade it to a
386 so I could get on the network), to the 486 laptop and the Pentium
75Mhz desktop systems I use daily in my work today. Oh, and the 386 I
used in my Autocad class. There's also the PC's in the distance learning
classrooms I manage. The one's that we can't connect one of our important
peripherals to because the mouse uses up the only serial port.
We've had our Mac for about 5 years now. It's just better, Glenn. When
you think about what it's like to USE the computer, not just what the
computer can do. The Mac is FAR easier to use and understand than a
Windows PC. And it's been a lot more fun. And since a computer is the
most expensive toy I'm likely to buy, I want the funnest computer I can
get (even if I pretend I'm using it in my work!).
I won't pretend that a Mac can't give you headaches, and I've gotten some
of them. But normally a problem on the Mac is like hitting a speed-bump
in a Rolls Royce. You know it happened, but it doesn't jar your fillings
loose. Compared to the DOS/Windows world, where it's more like riding a
skateboard over a storm grate.
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