mac.1660madamov,
Date: 22 Oct 1996 11:42:05 -0500
From: "Staples, Jim" <staples@acius.com>
Subject: FW: Unblessing/Blessing SSW folders
What follows is an information tid-bit from Apple that may be of interest.
- - Jim Staples, ACI US Engineering
_______________________________________________________________________________
Subject: Unblessing/Blessing SSW folders
Folks,
The one additional part of my talk which I promised concerned a
description of the manual folder blessing technique. The following is a
description of this technique which I've passed around to a number of
folks. Hope this helps.
A blessed system folder is one which has been designated so by some
application, like the Finder or Installer. The name of the current
blessed folder has nothing to do with the name of the folder. You'll
find that you can edit the System Folder to something like "SSW 7.5" for
example. As such, you can have numerous folders configured with
different versions of system software or folders with different system
software extensions present. There are several utilities to change the
blessed folder from folder to folder. I prefer the manual method since
it doesn't require the utility to be present.
A blessed system folder is one which has a minimum of two files - the
Finder and System files. IF there are currently no blessed system
folders associated with a Macintosh volume, the Finder will check each
newly opened folder for the presence of these two files. Under such
condition, when such a folder is found, that folder will automatically be
blessed. In general, one already has a blessed folder, so this precludes
any other folder(s) which happen to have both the Finder and System files
present, from being blessed. To manually bless a different system
software folder, the process is typically to
1. unbless the current system software folder then
2. bless the desired system software folder.
Before manually blessing a new system folder, make sure that you have a
Disk Tools disk which can be used to boot your system in case something
fails. There is a window of time during this process where there will be
no blessed system folder. If you crash or are forced to reboot at this
point, then there will not be a blessed folder to boot the system with on
the internal hard drive. The failure is not fatal if you can boot from
the Disk Tools disk, since you could boot from the Disk Tools disk and
restore the changes which you made earlier.
To manually bless a new folder you must already have another system
folder to bless other than the current system folder. The process is as
follows
0. Close all applications and understand that when you are finished, you
will immediately restart the system.
1. Open the currently blessed system folder.
2. Within the System folder, create a new folder called "Finder Hides
Here".
3. Set the folder view to view by icon or view by small icon.
4. Move the current Finder, into the folder "Finder Hides Here". Note
that when you do this, that the special folder icons will shortly change
to regular folder icons. The reason is that the Finder has seen that
you've separated the Finder from the System in the current blessed
folder. Since the files are no longer together, the folder is no longer
considered blessed.
5. Close this current folder window and observe that the folder icon no
longer has the Finder icon on it. At this moment, there is no blessed
folder and the hard drive cannot be used to boot your system. For this
reason, if you crash here, you'll need the disk tools disk to reboot your
system to continue on to the following steps.
6. Open the new system folder to be blessed. If there is a Finder and
System file already present, you should see that the special folders will
show their special icons. (You may have to change the folder view to one
of the view by icon choices.).
6a. If the Finder is hidden, then open the sub-folder containing the
Finder and move it to the same level as the System File. When you do so,
the special folder icons will show their associated special folder icons.
7. Verify that the system folder is really blessed by closing the window
and checking that the Finder symbol appears on this folder in the Finder.
Assuming that this is the case, then reboot. If the folder does not
show the blessed folder icon, then try opening the folder again and
ensuring that the Finder and System files are together. If still not
blessed, it could be that the previous system folder was never unblessed.
If the Finder already knows of a blessed folder, it will disregard any
other folders which it finds to have both a Finder and System together.
8. Reboot. - don't mess around trying to launch an application or DA. It
could work, it could also crash your system and corrupt a file.
There are several reasons for having different system software folders
present on a hard drive. The one reason why general users might find
this a useful technique, is when they are about to upgrade their system
software. Many Macintosh user have experienced hours of frustration,
when after installing a new release of System Software or system software
component via an Installer, they find that the system is no longer
stable. Before performing an installation upgrade, one might duplicate
their existing System Software folder. The duplicated system folder will
be unblessed. If after the installation, the user experiences problems,
the user can reboot without extensions or with the disk tools disk,
unbless the modified system folder, and rebless the original system
software folder. The user can then reboot using a known system software
configuration and avoid the hours of reinstalling system software and
associated software components. This technique is especially useful when
working with beta software.
Sincerely,
Rich Kubota
Developer Tech Support
rkubota@apple.com
mac.1661madamov,
-> #1644, calex> Pošto se ja baš ne razumem u programe za mac, moraće neko da ih dovlači a
> moderator ove teme bira. Svaki program koji on preporuči, ide u
> direktorijum. :)
Čuli ste fajl moderatora, idemo sad sa željama i pozdravima: šta biste hteli
da nađete u direktorijumu? Neke od stvari sam već skinuo, čekaju na upload,
kad će biti, ne znam, vidite i sami kada odgovaram na ovu poruku.
mac.1662madamov,
Kompletna prezentacija sa http://www.powercc.com/ ili vam Power Computing-ovog
site-a. Ako nema svega to je onda zato šot sam isporbavao kak oradi novi Web
grabber, ali biće, valjda dosta.
powercc.sitmac.1663madamov,
-> #1662, madamov> Kompletna prezentacija sa http://www.powercc.com/
Korisnici sa PC računarom takođe mogu ovo da skinu i dearhiviraju uz pomoć
StuffIt Expandera za Windows koji mogu naći u MAC\ARC\ direktorijumu. Fajl će
na PC-u biti u MacBInary obliku tako da ga prvo treba dekodirati iz MacBinary
formata što StuffIt Expander ume da učini.
mac.1664madamov,
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 00:48:30 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macintosh to the Rescue!
Message-ID: <961028004829_1180565094@emout09.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This tidbit is from:
<iceworm@agt.net> (Stephen Wonfor)
A friend came to me in a panic with two PC disks that contain the
software for AMCASE [Association of American Medical Colleges] medical
school applications. He had tried to run the setup software [there was a
need to decompress .zip files and the app itself] but it crashed on three
different PC's he tried it on. Mac to the rescue - I was able to
decompress the files using Stuffit Deluxe, move them into a folder that I
had configured to be a Soft Windows floppy drive, run the AMCASE software
from Windows 3.11 in Soft Windows, and finally copy the results files
onto a disk formatted for PC's by my Power Mac. He was able to complete
his med school application by the deadline without the need to handle a
PC even though the final results had to come from a PC. Mac has its
rewards.
________________
Do you believe in Macintosh? Please check out
<http://www.evangelist.macaddict.com/> and join the EvangeList mailing
list by sending an email to <evangelist@macway.com>.
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mac.1670madamov,
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 1996 18:02:06 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: PR--Filez (Software Search Site)
Message-ID: <961028180205_1113548304@emout04.mail.aol.com>
This announcement is from:
<michael@filez.com> (Michael Robertson)
A San Diego based Internet company, has unveiled new features on the
world's largest software search site to serve Macintosh users. Filez
<http://www.filez.com> is the first major commercial search engine to
focus on ftp (software) sites rather than WWW pages.
One of the first things new Macintosh user on the net wants to do is find
software and games. There is loads of great software for the Macintosh,
but it's sometimes a challenge to find it. Now with Filez, Mac users can
search thousands of servers including all the major Mac archives
including Info-Mac, Umich, AMUG, Apple and more at one quick and easy to
use location.
A state of the art search system was implemented by Filez which permits
users to search through a database of over 60 million files for specific
titles and types of files like Macintosh software and Macintosh games
from worldwide sources in just seconds. Thousands of freeware, shareware
and commercial servers are cataloged on a regular basis by Filez so users
can search all of those servers for timely and accurate results. What was
once an all-day job guessing addresses, loading different sites, and
clicking through directories now takes literally seconds.
Users can now also restrict their search to specific servers such as
Apple.com. "Finally, I can search Apple's sites to find system software!
Best of all, I can search all of apple's ftp servers worldwide to locate
the server with the lightest load and most accessible to me." says beta
tester Jeff Winkler.
Negotiations are underway with search and content partners to bring the
software search capabilities of Filez to a widespread audience through
co-branded web pages, licensed content, and ad revenue sharing.
The Filez service can be located at: <http://www.filez.com> and can be
accessed from any forms capable World Wide Web browser.
Filez is located at P.O. Box 910091, San Diego, CA 92191-0091. Phone
(619) 581-1931 E-mail <michael@filez.com>.
Press Contact: Leslie Burcham, <leslie@filez.com>
________________
Do you believe in Macintosh? Please check out
<http://www.evangelist.macaddict.com/> and join the EvangeList mailing
list by sending an email to <evangelist@macway.com>.
mac.1671madamov,
New Apple eMate 300 Mobile Computer Puts Learning At Students' Fingertips
Anytime, Anyplace
New Class of Low-Cost Mobile Computer Features Multi-Platform Desktop and
Network Connectivity for Education
CUPERTINO, California--Oct. 28, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today ushered
in a new era in mobile computing and its third decade in educational
computing with the announcement of the Apple eMate 300, the first of a
new class of affordable mobile computers for education from Apple's
Information Appliance division.
The Apple eMate 300 and the MessagePad 2000, a new mobile business
appliance also introduced today, demonstrate Apple's commitment to
designing simple, low-cost product solutions that address specific
customer needs. The products are based on Newton, a suite of system,
hardware tools and application technologies designed from the ground up
to maximize mobility.
"Apple has a rich heritage in education, starting with the Apple II,
which first brought technology to schools nearly two decades ago," said
Jim Groff, senior vice president of Apple's Information Appliance
division. "During its second decade, the Macintosh pioneered multimedia
teaching and learning. Today, Apple is entering its third decade by
introducing an affordable mobile tool that can be integrated into
learning anytime and anyplace."
Apple eMate 300
Designed as a companion to Mac OS and Windows-based PCs in a distributed
learning environment, eMate offers educators an affordable way to make
technology accessible to more students than ever before. The eMate 300
combines the most-used functions of a personal computer and the
flexibility of a mobile computer with the ability to interact with
desktop units, servers, and the Internet. This allows students to do most
of their critical work wherever they happen to be--in a lab, classroom,
on a field trip, or at home--while still taking advantage of the
multimedia and information access tools available in schools.
"A distributed learning environment provides learning for anyone,
anytime, and anyplace. It extends the reach of learning from the
classroom to the library, to labs, homes, other schools, local
communities, and around the world," said Mike Lorion, vice president of
education for Apple Americas. "We worked closely with educators during
every phase of development to make eMate 300 an integral part of a
distributed learning environment."
Apple's support of the distributed learning environment concept is based
on its commitment to four critical elements of successful learning:
information access, wherever it resides; communication and collaboration
with other students, teachers, and experts, anytime and anywhere;
multisensory tools that facilitate diverse learning styles, creativity,
and understanding; and access to personal learning materials--books,
supplies, and technologies.
As learning extends from the classroom to the home, local community, and
the world, students and educators require a range of technology tools to
support successful learning experiences. Many schools already have some
of the core technology components of a distributed learning environment
in place: desktop computers that are multimedia-capable; peripheral
products such as printers, scanners, and digital cameras, and networks
that range from a simple connection to a printer, to a local network of
computers to a connection to a server and the Internet. The eMate 300
adds a personal mobile learning tool for gathering data, accessing
information, writing, communicating with others, and collaborating on
projects.
The eMate 300 Design
Weighing less than four pounds and measuring 12 inches wide by 11.4
inches long, the eMate 300 is lightweight and small enough to fit in a
backpack. A rugged "clamshell" design with steel chassis makes it
portable and durable for indoor and outdoor use. Thick-wall design,
reinforced ribs, and a strong plastic case create inherently strong
enclosures, and suspension mounting helps protect against damage due to
impact.
With a battery life of up to 28 continuous hours before recharging, the
eMate 300 makes it possible for students to work for long periods of time
wherever they want. An automatic power on/off feature conserves battery
power when the lid is closed and provides instant-on capability when the
lid is opened.
Dual input methods of a stylus and keyboard make the eMate 300 perfect
for accommodating the many ways students think, work, and learn. For
example, a student can type notes from a class and with a single
keystroke switch into a drawing mode to sketch directly on the eMate
screen. The eMate's built-in menus can be operated by touching the
screen, or through keyboard shortcuts. The gray-scale, backlit screen
displays the full width of a written page.
Integrated Software
The eMate 300 features the award-winning, easy-to-use Newton operating
system and comes with Newton Works, a set of built-in applications that
includes a word processor, drawing program, spreadsheet, and graphing
calculator.
-- The word processor supports multiple text fonts, sizes, and styles;
rulers and page formatting; editing features with a built-in spelling
checker; and a "quick sketch" capability that lets students easily create
a drawing or diagram.
-- The built-in drawing capability supports shapes, shading, stamps,
freehand drawing, and editing functions for object alignments, overlap,
and more.
-- The spreadsheet supports creating, analyzing, and communicating
numerical data. It includes graphing and charting capabilities.
-- The built-in graphing calculator provides support for mathematical
functions and operations through advanced mathematics at the high-school
level.
The eMate 300 also comes with a built-in address book, note pad,
calendar, and classroom setup software. In addition, third-party
applications can be integrated into Newton Works, and users also can take
advantage of the hundreds of applications that have been developed for
Newton 2.0 operating system, such as web browsers and email clients.
Leading education software developers plan to offer a student writing
program, keyboarding program, math tools, and scientific software and
probes. In addition, developers are expected to offer general
productivity software such as a web browser, email, and database.
Key Features of eMate 300
The eMate 300 features the ARM 710 32-bit RISC processor, Cirrus Voyager
chip set, 8 MB ROM and 3 MB RAM (1 MB DRAM, 2 MY Flash). The LCD 480 x
320 pixel display supports 16 levels of gray and features a
user-controllable EL backlight. The keyboard is designed for touch typing
with a 17 mm pitch.
A speaker is built into the product, and a standard mini-headphone jack
is built in to provide one-on-one learning with less disruption.
Using built-in infrared technology, teachers can "beam" lessons to
students using the eMate 300 and students can work on parts of a project
and "beam" them to each other so they can be combined into the whole.
Data can be beamed at a rate up to 115 Kbps.
Classroom management capabilities allow a single eMate to be shared among
several students; students' work is password-protected, so they can
experience the eMate 300 as their own computer.
Expansion capabilities include a PC Card slot that accommodates Type I,
II, or III PC Cards (PCMCIA standard), as well as an internal RAM/Flash
upgrade slot. It is compatible with a variety of serial, parallel, and
network printers, both Macintosh and Windows-based, including Apple
StyleWriter and PostScript printers.
Companion to the Desktop
Robust communications capabilities make the eMate 300 a useful tool in a
distributed learning environment because students can share data and
files they create on the eMate 300 with both Mac OS and Windows-based
PCs. Using the Newton Connection Utility and Classroom Connect software,
students can exchange and back-up documents between the eMate 300 and a
desktop computer and install Newton applications. The RS-422 serial port,
Newton Interconnect Port, and PC Card slot make it easy to print, share,
and back up work.
The bundled Newton Internet Enabler offers TCP/IP capabilities--the
protocol of the Internet--giving students access to materials on the
World Wide Web and the ability to send and receive email using
third-party email and browser software and an optional modem with dial-up
access. The software supports LocalTalk and MNP serial links.
Pricing and Availability
The eMate 300 will come with an integrated keyboard, AC power adaptor, a
CD containing connection software, a rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride
(NiMh) battery pack, a user's guide, and a teacher's guide.
Individual eMate systems will be available to education customers for an
anticipated price of less than U.S. $800. The eMate 300 also will be
available in eight packs. Available in an English version only the eMate
300 is expected to ship in the U.S. during the first quarter of calendar
1997.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, MessagePad, Newton, and
StyleWriter are registered trademarks and eMate is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated or
its subsidiaries and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
mac.1672madamov,
Apple Launches New Generation of User-Centric Information Appliances with
the MessagePad 2000
A Mobile Internet Computer for the Business Professional
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Oct. 28, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today unveiled the
MessagePad 2000, the first in a new generation of hand-held, mobile
Internet computers that leverages Apple's pioneering Newton technology.
The system is one of the first products from Apple's newly formed
Information Appliance Division, whose mission is to make information more
accessible to a wider audience of users.
The MessagePad 2000 is a complete mobile computer for the business
professional, with core applications ranging from e-mail and web access
to personal productivity and desktop connectivity--all built in, ready to
run, and tightly integrated. Beyond Internet access, the MessagePad 2000
includes a built-in spreadsheet (available in most configurations) and
word processor; a personal information manager with calendar, phone list,
and reminders; connection software and hardware for linking to both
Windows and Macintosh desktops; and even built-in recording capability to
take voice notes or record a meeting--up to an hour on one 4 MB PC memory
card.
The computer incorporates the award-winning Newton Operating System which
supports more applications than any other information appliance on the
market. A full-size optional keyboard is available (in the U.S. only) for
users whose life on the road requires it.
The MessagePad 2000's built-in applications are tightly integrated to
allow the user to multi-task. For example, after a simple cut-and-paste
you can put the contents of a web page into a business letter with one
tap, then send it via email to a colleague right from within the word
processor on the MessagePad 2000. A pre-created, detailed spreadsheet can
be uploaded from the MessagePad to a desktop machine, where it can be
viewed and manipulated in Excel (5.0 or better) without further editing.
Users can synchronize their calendar on the MessagePad 2000 with most
desktop personal information managers, including Lotus Organizer,
Microsoft's Schedule+, and Claris Organizer.
The MessagePad 2000, designed for mobile computing, is a serious
Internet/intranet device. It includes not only a built-in e-mail program
and web browser, but a screen that can display both text and
GIF-formatted graphics from HTML pages, as well as a full page fax.
"The MessagePad 2000 is vivid proof of Apple's continuing commitment to
innovation," said Gilbert Amelio, Apple president and CEO. "No company
has worked harder or brought more resources to the mobile computer
market. While the industry scrambles to build information appliances, we
are seeing Apple's persistence pay off."
Unprecedented performance from the StrongARM processor at the heart of
the MessagePad 2000 is a 160 MHz StrongARM processor making it one of the
fastest hand-held computers on the market. Apple is among the first to
adopt the new processor, which was jointly developed by Digital Equipment
Corporation and Advanced RISC Machines. The chip is one of the most
power-efficient processors on the market.
"The StrongARM processor makes a real difference," said Sandy Benett,
vice president, Newton Systems Group. "Applications of all kinds run
noticeably faster and more efficiently than with a conventional device.
Handwriting is translated almost instantaneously into digitized text, and
you can switch between applications and share data quickly and
seamlessly."
Major Third-Party and Licensee Support
Over 250 developers and solutions providers and 300 systems integrators
and value added resellers worldwide support the award-winning Newton
platform. Of these, many have announced their support for the MessagePad
2000 and have already developed third-party applications. In addition,
several major hardware developers, including Digital Ocean, Harris, and
Schlumberger, are building their own information appliances based on the
Newton operating system. A variety of vertical applications have already
been developed by third parties which meet specific user needs, including
healthcare patient record management, field service route delivery, and
sales force automation. Apple has also announced the Apple eMate 300, an
information appliance created for the education market.
Built for the Road
"The MessagePad 2000 is built from the ground up for a life on the
road--a compact device weighing less than 1.5 pounds that contains all
the essential ingredients for on-the-go computing," said Benett. "It is
so power-thrifty that one set of batteries can provide three to six weeks
of typical usage. Yet it is powerful enough to accomplish serious work,
whether from your customer's site or a mountain cabin." The computer has
two Type II PC Card slots that support many of the wired and wireless
communications solutions already shipping for the Newton Operating
System, as well as expansion for applications and memory cards. The
MessagePad 2000 measures 1.1 x 4.7 x 8.3 inches and weighs just 1.4
pounds. Four AA alkaline batteries or a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMh)
battery pack will power the device for three to six weeks on just a
one-hour charge, enough to keep going on a plane trip around the world.
An instant on feature brings the computer immediately to life without
bootup. And when visiting home or office, the MessagePad 2000 can be
connected and synchronized with a Windows or Mac OS desktop computer. The
computer comes pre-configured with a browser and e-mail software (modem
and Internet service not included). Pre-installed business applications
include a word processor, spreadsheet (available in most configurations)
and Newton dates, names, and notes applications. The MessagePad 2000 can
exchange data with the major Windows and Macintosh personal information
management applications, including Microsoft Schedule+, Lotus Organizer,
and Claris Organizer, using Apple's Newton Connection Utilities
(included).
The Newton 2.1 operating system will support most applications that
currently run under Newton 2.0, and has been optimized for the additional
features in the new MessagePad 2000, including voice notes, gray scale
screen technology, and a new auto docking feature.
The MessagePad 2000 comes standard with 5MB RAM and 8MB of ROM, Cirrus
Voyager chip set, low-power, backlit screen with 16-level gray scale,
microphone, and speaker. Options include a lightweight, touch-type
keyboard (available as standard in some configurations), NiMh
rechargeable battery pack, AC adapter, and additional flash memory cards.
Retail prices for the MessagePad 2000 are expected to begin at less than
U.S. $1000, depending on configuration and reseller. The product is
expected to be available in the U.S. in the first quarter of calendar
1997.
Apple, the Apple Logo, Macintosh, MessagePad, and Newton are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders, and are
hereby acknowledged.
mac.1673madamov,
TidBITS#351/28-Oct-96
=====================
Have you always wanted a Newton? Apple will have two new models
for you, including a notebook-like version with a built-in
keyboard. Also in this issue, Adam takes a detailed look at the
pros and cons of RAM Doubler 2.0, information on Apple's release
of Open Transport 1.1.1, and Matt Neuburg contributes a thorough
review of the new macro program on the block, Binary Software's
KeyQuencer 2.0.
Topics:
MailBITS/28-Oct-96
Apple Releases Open Transport 1.1.1
RAM Doubler 2
KeyQuencer - QuicKeys Quencher?
<http://www.tidbits.com/tb-issues/TidBITS-351.html>
<ftp://ftp.tidbits.com/pub/tidbits/issues/1996/TidBITS#351_28-Oct-96.etx>
Copyright 1996 TidBITS Electronic Publishing. All rights reserved.
Information: <info@tidbits.com> Comments: <editors@tidbits.com>
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APPLE'S RESPONSE TO DEVELOPER REQUESTS FOR PASCAL INTERFACES, FROM IKE
NASSI, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, APPLESOFT
October 30, 1996
Our recent response to MacHack Question #12 (Will Apple Provide Pascal
Interfaces for All Mac OS APIs?) generated considerable feedback from
developers concerned that Apple would stop providing toolbox interface
files for the Pascal programming language. As a result, we have now
looked more deeply into the issue to present a more detailed response.
In most cases, toolbox interfaces provided by Apple are generated
automatically by an internally-developed tool called Interfacer. This
tool converts a language-neutral description of interfaces into C
headers, assembly language interfaces (68K and PowerPC), and Pascal
interfaces. The Interfacer tool has been used successfully to convert
~250 interface description files covering almost all toolbox APIs; there
are only a handful of toolbox APIs that don't use the tool to generate
interface files and for which Pascal interfaces are not available.
Certain interfaces, particularly those designed for cross-platform use
(i.e., Mac/Windows/X), have been hard to convert because of difficulty
handling ints and enumerated types as parameters, thus requiring
additional people to complete. This includes the QuickDraw 3D
interfaces. Teams that create these types of interfaces generate
interface requirements based on customer demand -- in the case of QD3D,
there was no demand for Pascal interfaces from the targeted set of
developers in the development/seeding stages, so they weren't done then.
In response to developer requests for Pascal interfaces for QD3D, we
have modified the Interfacer tool, and have posted the QD3D interfaces
at the following website address:
http://quickdraw3d.apple.com/QD3D_1.06_SDK/QD3DPascalInterfaces.hqx
Other times, Interfacer is not used because the C interfaces were
originally created during early development of an API, but not the
language-neutral descriptions used by Interfacer. It then becomes a
resource issue to do the conversion and the conversion may be delayed as
a result-this is the case with Apple Game Sprockets.
In most cases, though, Apple will use the Interfacer tool where it makes
sense, so you can expect C, Pascal, and Assembler interfaces for most
toolbox APIs in the foreseeable future. Other APIs, which don't use
Interfacer, will require additional people to create Pascal and
Assembler interfaces -- such commitments cannot be guaranteed in advance
as they must be weighed against other project requirements.
It's worth noting that regardless of how we create interfaces, the C
headers will always receive considerably more internal testing because
C/C++ is used for development work by almost all Apple engineers and by
more than 70% of outside developers. Of course, we will consider bug
reports on all interface files that we release. Also note that there may
be a brief time lag between delivery of the C headers and the others.
The use with Pascal of some technologies that are delivered as SOM
libraries (notably OpenDoc) require additional support from Pascal
language vendors. In particular, they will need to add "Direct-to-SOM"
capabilities or provide an IDL compiler that emits Pascal header files
from the description files Apple provides. Evangelism is working closely
with Pascal vendors to educate them and to secure their support.
Finally, some software APIs we deliver are specifically tailored to take
advantages of advanced features of C++ and so can't be used with other
programming languages. An example is the MacApp application framework,
which makes use of multiple inheritance, operator overloading, and so
on. These are not intended for use by those using programming languages
other than C++.
In conclusion, Pascal interfaces are already available for the vast
majority of Mac OS toolbox APIs. There are a handful of significant
exceptions which we cannot guarantee to remedy. But the responses
generated by the original answer to this MacHack Question have clearly
been brought to the attention of the affected teams and they are now
much more aware of the level of demand for Pascal interfaces.
Should you have any questions about this issue or others, please send an
e-mail to the Developer Tools feedback address
<dev.tools@applelink.apple.com> and your question will be forwarded to
the appropriate individual or group.
Ike Nassi, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President
Apple Computer (AppleSoft)
mac.1676madamov,
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 1996 17:49:08 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Message from Gil to EvangeListas
Message-ID: <961030174907_1113843992@emout07.mail.aol.com>
Gil asked me to send this message to all the EvangeListas:
On behalf of Apple Computer, I'd like to thank all of our EvangeListas
who continue to support our products and company. We recently announced a
profitable quarter, and there's not doubt that your steadfast evangelism
was a contributing factor. While the battle is far from over, at least we
can move beyond the "Apple is dying stage" to greater challenges.
Semper Fidelis,
Gil Amelio
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mac.1677madamov,
-> #1676, madamov> Subject: Message from Gil to EvangeListas
Za one koji nisu upoznati, Amelio je predsednik kompanije Apple.
mac.1679haevorn,
stavio sam u male.oglase, ali da stavim i ovde, nekako više
odgovara. elem, prodaje se tabla za crtanje WACOM Art Pad,
za Mac-a. Korišćena nekih nedelju dana. Cena 250 DEM
Kontakt: mail
mac.1681madamov,
WORLD'S LARGEST WEB GRAPHICS LIBRARY MAKES CREATING VIBRANT WEB SITES
FAST AND EASY
Web Explosion 20,000 Responds to Market Demands of Both Novices and
Professionals
CALABASAS, Calif., October 15, 1996 -- Web Explosion 20,000, the ultimate
graphics library for creating web pages, makes its debut today from Nova
Development Corporation, creators of the nation's best-selling clip art
program, Art Explosion 40,000. Designed for novices and professionals
alike, Web Explosion features 20,000 royalty-free images, making it the
world's largest collection of custom-designed images for the web. It has
a street price of just $49.95.
"Whether a user wants to design a conservative or flashy web page or
anything in between, Web Explosion has an enormous selection of
ready-made images that makes it easy to capture the perfect look," said
Roger Bloxberg, CEO of Nova Development Corporation. Compatible with
every web authoring tool and web browser available, Web Explosion
contains thousands of ready-made buttons, bullets, banners, dividers and
other elements that provide for an endless number of combinations. "Users
can put their own personal spin on web pages by choosing from eye-popping
neon, art deco, southwestern and retro looks, plus scores of other
styles," he added.
Web Explosion comes on two CD-ROMs with on-screen color image browsers
that make it easy to search for and select images, plus a 124-page
printed manual with color examples of graphics. While supplies last, it
will also include a bonus of 500 royalty-free sound effects, enabling
users to create the ultimate "talking" web pages and bring Shockwave
animations and Java applets to life.
Thousands of Buttons, Bullets, Banners ... Let Your Imagination Run Wild!
Web Explosion offers an unprecedented number of professional-quality
royalty-free web graphics. Included are literally hundreds of styles,
colors, shapes and sizes in the following categories:
v 10,000 Buttons
v 250 Banners
v 1000 Dividers
v 1000 Photos
v 500 8-bit Sound Effects
v 500 Bullets
v 750 Backgrounds
v 7000 Clip Art Images
v 250 Textures
v Plus sidebars, accents and more!
All buttons are provided in two sizes and are fine-tuned to look perfect
both on light and dark backgrounds. Painstakingly organized and provided
in GIF or JPEG format, there are an unprecedented 50,000 individual files
in all.
Ease-of-Use and Robust Graphics Put Creativity at Users' Fingertips
Web Explosion graphics are visually appealing because they're clearly
drawn and provided in vibrant colors. Equally important, "We designed Web
Explosion to be attractive both to internet professionals and beginning
web authors," continued Bloxberg. "No image editing is required. Every
button is provided with 35 words commonly used on web pages in a matching
typeface, making it a 'plug-and-play' graphics solution."
Web authors simply decide on a button style and color using either the
on-screen browsers or the color images in the Web Explosion manual. They
can then simply insert the desired buttons into their editor, choosing
from preset names such as Products, News, E-Mail Us, Order and Support.
Blank buttons are also included so that users can customize their sites
with their own text or substitute text in foreign languages.
Adding bullets, dividers, backgrounds and other images is every bit as
easy. A healthy assortment of easily-used accents is also included,
featuring messages such as This Link has Moved, Come on in and Shop! and
Under Construction.
Web Explosion Images Download Quickly, Dazzling Web Page Visitors
Ranging from ultra-conservative to wild and wacky, each image is
optimized for both quality and file size, using a variety of
state-of-the-art GIF and JPEG compression procedures. "Because we've
designed Web Explosion images to download quickly, visitors to your web
site will be dazzled by the creativity of the page rather than frustrated
by long wait times," Bloxberg concluded.
Pricing and Availability
With an anticipated street price of just $49.95, Web Explosion 20,000 is
available at major computer, software, office supply and consumer
electronics stores, as well as through mail order catalogs worldwide.
System Requirements
Windows: Any PC running Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, CD-ROM drive.
Compatible with all web page editors, including Microsoft FrontPage,
PageMill, HoTMetaL Pro, Corel Web.Designer, WebAuthor, Netscape Navigator
Gold, QuickSite, Backstage Designer, InContext Spider and HotDog and
those provided by online services such as America Online, CompuServe and
Prodigy.
Macintosh: Any Macintosh running System 7.0 or later, CD-ROM drive.
Compatible with all web page editors, including Adobe PageMill, Claris
Home Page, HoTMetaL Pro, Netscape Navigator Gold and those provided by
online services such as America Online and CompuServe.
Company Background
Based in Southern California, Nova Development Corporation is a market
leader in content and utility software. Its product line includes
best-selling Windows and Macintosh products, including Art Explosion
40,000, Kaboom! and Zonkers! For more information, call 1-800-395-NOVA
(1-800-395-6682). International inquiries, call +1-818-591-9600. Fax:
818/591-8885. Visit Nova Development on the web at
http://www.novadevcorp.com.
###
Web Explosion, and Art Explosion are trademarks and Kaboom! and Zonkers!
are registered trademarks of Nova Development Corporation. Other company,
platform and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
mac.1680madamov,
SoftArc Inc. Releases FirstClass 3.5 for Windows, DOS, and Mac OS
- FirstClass 3.5 Series of Enhancements and Products Includes Work
Offline, a Spelling Checker, a New Client Extension Toolkit, Improved
Database Access, and a DOS Client -
MARKHAM, Ontario, October 29, 1996 -- SoftArc Inc., the number four
vendor of LAN-based e-mail worldwide, today released FirstClass 3.5. The
new version of SoftArc's flagship product offers a number of significant
enhancements to both existing Windows and Mac OS clients and servers--and
marks the introduction of new products into the FirstClass family.
Version 3.5 adds many new features suggested by SoftArc's installed base
and delivers tighter integration with the Internet than ever before.
As with all FirstClass upgrades, the new version is available free of
charge to registered owners. Users of the FirstClass Client software may
obtain the new versions from their FirstClass administrator, SoftArc's
public FirstClass Server (fc.softarc.com), or SoftArc's World Wide Web
site (www.softarc.com).
Pricing of FirstClass 3.5 remains unchanged from previous versions.
FirstClass Servers for Windows NT or Mac OS are each available for $495
U.S., including five user licenses. Pricing of additional user licenses
also remains unchanged, ranging from $35 to $79 U.S., based on volume.
"Look out, Lotus Notes, FirstClass is better than ever," said beta tester
Sean Murphy, administrator and project director at Emory University in
Atlanta--a 14,000 user FirstClass site. "FirstClass 3.5 is wonderfully
flexible, and the addition of a spelling checker, online viewers, and
configurable toolbars makes the easiest groupware to use even easier."
Among the most anticipated features in FirstClass 3.5 is the ability for
users to work offline. Offline users may now take advantage of virtually
all features of a FirstClass client/server session. The FirstClass Client
reproduces users' e-mail, FirstClass Directories, and conferences on a
local workstation or mobile computer. Data may be replicated over modem,
Internet, or LAN connections. Once the information is stored locally,
users can work while disconnected from the FirstClass Server.
Work offline is handled by a new component: the FirstClass Personal
replication agent. FirstClass Personal is installed by the FirstClass
Client and works in the background, invisible to the user. For sites with
normal FirstClass user licenses, no added software or configuration is
needed--only the upgrade to FirstClass 3.5. Sites licensed for
remote-only users must purchase a special software license to enable
offline capabilities.
Also new to FirstClass 3.5 clients and servers is "client extension"
technology. Made available to developers prior to the public release of
3.5, the FirstClass Client Extensions Toolkit enables independent
software vendors to create products that add features to FirstClass.
Collaborative whiteboards, viewers for files attached to FirstClass
messages, and voice or video conferencing modules are just a few examples
of the types of technologies enabled by client extensions. SoftArc is
shipping several client extensions with FirstClass 3.5, including modules
for cross-platform previewing of BMP files, PICT files, Windows WAV sound
files, Macintosh sound files, CompuServe GIF files, and JPEG files.
Additional client enhancements include a spelling checker,
user-customized toolbars, drag-and-drop support between FirstClass and
other applications, an improved 32-bit version of the client optimized
for Windows NT and Windows 95, and three-dimensional forms.
New server features in FirstClass 3.5 allow for easier administration.
For multiple-server sites, new directory and routing options improve both
Directory synchronization and routing among networks of servers.
Enhancements to the batch administration system allow administrators to
automate a larger number of labor-intensive tasks. Common Mac OS backup
tools can now be used to back up post offices on Macintosh servers.
Administrators are also able to filter the types of Directory entries
available for view by classes of users.
FirstClass 3.5 supports new connectivity to corporate databases and other
information sources. Changes to SoftArc's Database Toolkit allow
developers to write powerful real-time connection modules for SQL, DAL,
or ODBC databases networked to the FirstClass Server. Users can now
easily update database records, execute relational queries, and display
the query results in a single form. Multimedia information support is
also enhanced.
SoftArc also now offers a FirstClass Client for DOS with the release of
FirstClass 3.5. The new client offers the friendly, graphical FirstClass
interface to users of 640K or better DOS machines, running MS-DOS,
version 3.3 or later. The DOS client is freely distributable, but only
connects to FirstClass Servers licensed with SoftArc's Text Services or
Command Line Interface options.
FirstClass is a client/server workgroup communication system that
integrates advanced e-mail with replicable discussion databases, remote
access, forms processing, enterprise database access, and online
information services. The product offers a number of unique features
designed to improve information communication and management. FirstClass
offers the same ease of use, functionality, and robust performance over
network or modem, and operates in Windows, Mac OS, DOS, OS/2, and
terminal-emulation environments. The product is used by businesses,
educational institutions, governments, and private individuals at more
than 20,000 sites in 30 countries. SoftArc is supported by a worldwide
network of SoftArc Certified Consultants. The Company is headquartered in
Markham, Ontario, Canada.
mac.1683madamov,
SONIC BUNDLES CLARIS HOME PAGE WITH ITS WEB SERVER
Sunnyvale, CA, October 30, 1996-Sonic Systems, Inc., in conjunction with
Claris Corporation, today announced an agreement in which Sonic will
bundle Claris Home Page Web authoring software with its recently released
Web Server. Claris Home Page, valued at $99, is a Web page authoring tool
that lets users design and develop powerful, customized Web pages in
minutes without having to learn HTML.
The Sonic Web Server is a member of Sonic's Internet Access Server family
which includes E-mail, FTP, DHCP, DNS and Web Servers. All members of
this family are configured and managed remotely via InterManage, a common
management application. Claris Home Page has received high marks for an
intuitive interface which allows users to generate HTML pages without
complicated coding as well as offering powerful tools for the creation of
tables, forms and other Web page elements.
"The driving force behind the development of our Internet Server family
has been to create best of class products with regards to performance,
stability and ease of use," said Sudhakar Ravi, Vice President of
Engineering for Sonic Systems. Mr. Ravi continued, "We chose Claris Home
Page to be included with the Sonic Web Server because it also rates as
best of its class."
Robert Moriarty, Claris Home Page Customer Marketing Manager adds, "We're
excited about the opportunity to partner with Sonic, a company which
shares our commitment to provide exceptional value and performance for
customers. The combination of the Sonic Web Server and Claris Home Page
continues that commitment by offering an exceptional value for customers
seeking to maximize their presence on the World Wide Web."
Pricing is $495 for the first server and $199 for each additional server
in Sonic's Internet Server family. All servers come with a one year
warranty and unlimited technical support. All Sonic products are
available to end-users from Authorized Apple Dealers, MacWarehouse,
MacConnection, MacZone, Graham MicroAge and GTSI. Resellers can purchase
Sonic Systems' products from Ingram Micro.
For more information on Sonic Systems or its line of Macintosh products,
please call (408) 736-1900, fax at (408) 736-7228, send E-mail to
<sales@sonicsys.com>, or visit Sonic's Web page at www.sonicsys.com.
mac.1682madamov,
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 1996 18:09:32 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs at Intel Factory
Message-ID: <961031180931_1880318777@emout11.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Guerilla Tactics, Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in
Action
This is a tidbit (unconfirmed) from a source who wishes to remain
anonymous:
A friend of mine began work at a rather large semiconductor company,
namely Intel, and received a tour of various facilities involved in the
chip-making process. When touring the chip-stamping area (where they
place the "Intel Inside" logo on the chips), this friend immediately
noticed that unlike the rest of the place (which ran on PCs), this area
ran on Macintoshes. When she queried the guide about this, they
responded, "Well, they were the only computers that could create and
place the logo correctly."
______________________
It's probably the one place at Intel where it costs less than $8,000/year
per computer to keep them on the network. :-)
________________
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mac.1684madamov,
Apple Reduces Prices on High-Performance Power Macintosh Computers
U.S. Pricing on Power Macintosh Computers Reduced 9 Percent to 30 Percent
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Oct. 31, 1996--Consistent with its strategy to offer
high-value, competitively priced personal computers to the corporate and
professional marketplace, Apple Computer, Inc. today announced that it is
lowering prices to its United States authorized resellers for most of its
flagship line of Power Macintosh computers. The price reductions,
effective Nov. 2, 1996, range from 9 percent to 30 percent on these Power
Macintosh computers, which are typically purchased by a wide variety of
business customers and creative professionals. Outside the United States,
Apple has already reduced prices on these computers in most of its major
markets.
"The new pricing on the Power Macintosh line allows us to compete very
aggressively in both performance and price," said Gary Little, senior
vice president and general manager of Apple's Power Macintosh division.
"Now, when a business customer does a feature-for-feature comparison
between a Power Mac and a Wintel Pentium Pro, that customer will find the
Power Macintosh competitively priced. With the Power Macintosh 8500, for
example, Apple matches the competition in features and performance. Plus,
it offers fully integrated multimedia capabilities, Netscape Navigator
Internet software, and the ease of use of a Macintosh. A key built-in
multimedia capability is not even available on a Wintel system:
near-broadcast-quality video input/output, which allows users to do
high-quality video editing right on the desktop."
These price reductions may result in lower U.S. retail prices. Actual
prices may vary and customers should consult their local Apple authorized
reseller.
Estimated U.S. Retail Prices
Model 11/2/96 Est. Price Range 8/2/96 Est. Price
Range
Power Macintosh 7200/120 U.S. $ 1,600 - 1,650 U.S. $ 2,300 -
2,350
Power Macintosh 7200/120 PC U.S. $ 2,300 - 2,350 U.S. $ 2,800 -
2,850
Power Macintosh 7600/132 U.S. $ 2,300 - 2,350 U.S. $ 3,000 -
3,050
Power Macintosh 8500/150 U.S. $ 3,000 - 3,100 U.S. $ 3,600 -
3,700
Power Macintosh 8500/180 U.S. $ 3,700 - 3,800 U.S. $ 4,500 -
4,600
Power Macintosh 9500/200 U.S. $ 4,200 - 4,300 U.S. $ 4,900 -
5,000
Power Macintosh 9500/180MP U.S. $ 5,200 - 5,300 U.S. $ 5,700 -
5,800
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1686madamov,
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 1996 16:37:43 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macs vs. PCs in a Large Company
Message-ID: <961103163742_135446892@emout04.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Enterprise
This tidbit is from:
<garylawn@Kodak.COM> (Gary Lawniczak)
Where I work, (a small department (~200 people) in a large company,
~15,000) there is a mixture of DOS/Windows (3.1 and 95/NT) (a.k.a Wintel)
and Macintoshes. We have to employ a dedicated person to help all the
Wintel people get there machine to "see" the printer, and then to
successfully print. When the new Macs arrive, the user sets them up and
plugs them in and you never hear from them again.
I can understand the frustration with the Wintel world, as I just took
ownership of a pentium PC. I have network troubles contantly. I also have
trouble with lost files and lock-ups at random times. Most of the other
Wintel people around here spend way too much time "tuning" their PCs to
get it to work. I guess that is the price to pay for "inexpensive"
computers.
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mac.1685madamov,
Apple Clarifies Mac OS Position
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Oct. 31, 1996--At a financial conference in Monterey,
Calif., on October 30, 1996, Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Apple Computer, Inc., spoke about the general future
of operating systems. Contrary to the claims made in several media
reports, he did not announce a new operating system strategy for Apple,
nor make any new statements about microprocessor or product line
direction.
In response to these reports Apple would like to clarify the following:
-- Dr. Amelio was speaking in general terms about how operating systems
will evolve in the future. At no point did Dr. Amelio signal a change in
direction for Apple's Mac OS strategy.
-- Apple did not announce a new operating system strategy. Apple has
stated that it will release incremental upgrades to the Mac OS and is in
the process of finalizing its long term operating system strategy and
will announce this by early 1997.
-- Apple's strategic hardware direction is focused on the PowerPC. Apple
has no current plans to migrate the Mac OS to other microprocessors.
-- Technologies previously worked on in the Copland project will be
integrated into future releases of the Mac OS. It is wrong to
characterize Apple's current OS development efforts as "starting from
scratch."
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1687askripka,
Imam problem. Skinuo sam sa Interneta MacZilla 3.0.3, extenziju za
Netscape (koristim 2.0.2). Extenzija je inače za audio stvarčice,
ali - da proradi NEĆE. U readme-ju stoji da podržava svaki netscape
preko 2.0, dakle i onaj u kome radim. Ima li pomoći? Uzgred,
manifestuje se tako što blokira sam netscape (blaža) ili ceo mac
(gora varijanta).
Ima li šansi, gospodine modelatoru, da uskoro vidimo i neku noviju
verziju Netscape-a, kao i nedavno pominjani graber, u mac dir-u?
Uz naravno i par korisnih extenzija za Netscape, po mogućnosti
proverenih i testiranih... Mislim naravno na shareware, pošto niko
ovde ne želi da krši bilo kakva autorska prava... :)
mac.1688lema,
Imam veliku molbu za Vas Mac-ovce:
potrebna mi je (tačnije mom bratu, vlasniku Quadre iz Beča) informacija
da li se, i gde, kod nas može nabaviti softver za dotičnu platformu.
Poželjno je da to bude proveren softver, i to na CD-u.
Takođe me je zamolio za Email adresu nekog verziranog Mac usera iz Yuge
sa kojim bi raspravio neka pitanja, na primer naša slova na Mac-u, i td,
pa ako ima zainteresovanih za pomoć "našima u belom svetu", neka se jave.
Unapred zahvalan,
Zoran Uverić
mac.1689madamov,
Apple Open Transport 1.1.1 Enhances Mac OS Networking Performance and
Reliability
On October 25, 1996, Apple announced the availability of Apple Open
Transport 1.1.1, an enhanced version of Apple's standards-based
networking and communications system for Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible
computers.
Open Transport 1.1.1 is an update for Mac OS-based systems currently
running Open Transport 1.1 and is a recommended upgrade for all Open
Transport users. In addition to bug fixes that increase overall
compatibility, performance, and stability, the update provides
significant performance enhancements for Mac OS-based Internet and
intranet servers and includes support for the new Open Transport/PPP
implementation.
Open Transport 1.1.1 supports Mac OS computers that previously could not
use Open Transport. Open Transport 1.0 began shipping in 1995 as a
standard feature of Apple's new PCI-based Power Macintosh systems; Open
Transport 1.1 added support for most 68030, 68040, and additional
PowerPC-based systems and was included in System 7.5.3. Version 1.1.1
adds support for the PowerPC-based Mac OS systems that were not
supported by version 1.1.
Open Transport 1.1.1 includes a series of enhancements to its TCP/IP
implementation that improves the performance and reliability of Mac OS-
based Internet and intranet servers.
Version 1.1.1 also includes support for Open Transport/PPP, which is
currently undergoing a public beta seed on the Internet and will be
released later this year. OT/PPP is the first PPP implementation for the
Mac OS to take full advantage of the standards-based Open Transport
STREAMS architecture. By utilizing STREAMS, Open Transport/PPP offers an
extensible foundation for enhancements and is prepared for the
transition to a modern OS foundation. Open Transport/PPP is also the
first PPP to offer the performance and stability of native code on
PowerPC-based Mac OS systems.
Open Transport is required on Mac OS-based computers that include a PCI
bus, and is optional on 68030, 68040, and PowerPC processor-based
systems that do not use the PCI bus.
For users who have access to the Internet, America Online or CompuServe,
the Open Transport 1.1.1 upgrade is available at no charge beyond any
connect charges. You can download Open Transport 1.1.1 from the
following address (URL):
http://devworld.apple.com/dev/opentransport/Download/OT1.1.1.sea.hqx
(You can also download the software from the Apple Software Updates Web
page. See the instructions in the "UPDATE: How to Download the GeoPort
3.0 Update Software" news item, below.)
You can also find Open Transport 1.1.1 on Apple sites within America
Online (keyword: applecomputer) and CompuServe (shortcut: GO APLSUP).
Customers in the United States can order the Open Transport 1.1.1 Update
on CD for U.S. $13 by calling 800-293-6617, offer number 1407. This
fulfillment program is scheduled to run through January 31, 1997.
Open Transport 1.1.1 is an update for Mac OS-based systems currently
running Open Transport 1.1. Customers of all previous System 7.5-family
releases can update free of charge to System 7.5.3 and Open Transport
1.1 using System 7.5, Update 2.0, which is also available in Apple's
Software Updates Archives. Open Transport 1.1 is also available as a
retail package, Apple part number M4252Z/A, which allows installation on
System 7.1, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
For more information, see the following press release on the Web:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/product.updates/1997/q1/961025.prd.updt
.opentrans.html
mac.1690madamov,
JavaBeans Component-Software Specification Released
As part of the Apple-Sun alliance announced last September (see the
Apple press release at
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1996/q4/960918.pr.rel.su
n.html), Apple and JavaSoft agreed to ensure that their OpenDoc and
JavaBeans component-software architectures would work well with each
other.
Industry leaders in component development worked with JavaSoft to create
the JavaBeans specification, a draft of which was released to the
Internet for public comment on September 4, 1996. The completed
JavaBeans specification incorporates contributions from a broad range of
companies, including Baan, Borland International, CI Labs, Corel,
Informix, International Business Machines, JUSTSYSTEM, Lotus
Development, Netscape Communications, Novell, Oracle, ParkPlace-
Digitalk, Silicon Graphics, SunSoft, Sybase, Symantec, and Visual Edge.
If you're interested in learning more about JavaBeans, the JavaBeans
specification is now complete and is available on the Web:
http://java.sun.com/beans
You can also read a JavaSoft press release on the JavaBeans
specification and the company's positioning of JavaBeans:
http://www.javasoft.com/aboutJavaSoft/press/961016-beans.html
mac.1693madamov,
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 14:14:19 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macintosh Java News
Message-ID: <961104141418_1215069580@emout13.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<mcrae@mbmdesigns.com> (Matthew McRae)
There has been a host of Java news lately...
Apple has released the alpha 2 version of the MacOS Runtime for Java. It
is a big improvement over the last alpha and includes OpenDoc components
and applet viewer.
<http://www.devtools.apple.com/mrj/>
Symantec has released the first beta of Visual Cafe for PowerMacs. Visual
Cafe allows you to create applets with a drag and drop approach.
<http://cafe.symantec.com/>
I have updated the Apple Flavored Java website with plenty of new
software, resources, and news. I have also created a new tutorial that
takes the user from installing software to creating fully threaded
applets with animations and sound.
<http://www.mbmdesigns.com/macjava/>
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mac.1691madamov,
Apple Corrects Press Reports of Changed OS Strategy
[Editor's note: The following press release was sent out late yesterday
after reports from various press sources misinterpreted Apple CEO
Gilbert Amelio's remarks. ADN apologizes if you have received this press
release from elsewhere in Apple, but we wanted to be sure that every ADN
subscriber gets this message.]
Apple Clarifies Mac OS Position
CUPERTINO, Calif.ĐOct. 31, 1996ĐAt a financial conference in Monterey,
Calif., on October 30, 1996, Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Apple Computer, Inc., spoke about the general future
of operating systems. Contrary to the claims made in several media
reports, he did not announce a new operating system strategy for Apple,
nor make any new statements about microprocessor or product line
direction.
In response to these reports Apple would like to clarify the following:
ą Dr. Amelio was speaking in general terms about how operating systems
will evolve in the future. At no point did Dr. Amelio signal a change in
direction for Apple's Mac OS strategy.
ą Apple did not announce a new operating system strategy. Apple has
stated that it will release incremental upgrades to the Mac OS and is in
the process of finalizing its long term operating system strategy and
will announce this by early 1997.
ą Apple's strategic hardware direction is focused on the PowerPC. Apple
has no current plans to migrate the Mac OS to other microprocessors.
ą Technologies previously worked on in the Copland project will be
integrated into future releases of the Mac OS. It is wrong to
characterize Apple's current OS development efforts as "starting from
scratch."
mac.1692madamov,
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 14:14:31 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: PR--OraSTAR (Interface Between WebSTAR and Oracle)
Message-ID: <961104141429_1780950540@emout02.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Internet
This announcement is from:
<golub@macxperts.com>
OraSTAR is a WebSTAR (Macintosh HTTP server) plug-in that serves as an
interface between WebSTAR and any Oracle7 database, including Personal
Oracle7 for Power Macintosh. OraSTAR allows you to generate dynamic HTML
pages from Oracle stored procedures. Each stored procedure retrieves data
from the Oracle database, formats the data into HTML as appropriate for
the data, and return the pages to WebSTAR via the OraSTAR plug-in. The
stored procedures are written in PL/SQL, Oracle's full-featured
procedural programming language with embedded SQL.
For more information, check out:
<http://www.macxperts.com/orastar/>
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mac.1695madamov,
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 14:14:53 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: PR--Marco Landi at Oracle OpenWorld
Message-ID: <961104141452_1282165006@emout04.mail.aol.com>
I'm pretty sure you'll read reports that "no Apple executive spoke at
Oracle's OpenWorld conference--further signaling Apple's decline in the
enterprise market," so I thought I'd give you the facts upfront. :-)
Guy
__________
Apple COO Landi to Speak on Apple's Intranet Direction at Oracle
OpenWorld, San Francisco
Date: Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996
When: 9:00 a.m. Marco Landi Keynote
Where: Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, Calif.
What:
With a keynote on the state of Apple Computer, Inc. in the enterprise
market, Marco Landi, Apple Chief Operating Officer, kicks-off a series of
sessions and workshops devoted to Apple at the Oracle OpenWorld
Conference on Thursday, November 7, at Moscone Center, San Francisco.
Landi will discuss Apple's offerings and solutions for business
customers, focusing on intranet implementations.
Landi's speech will be followed by a day-long seminar program
highlighting Apple technologies and enterprise solutions. Seminars
include sessions on using Meta Content Format (MCF) to combat the
Internet and intranet information glut, Oracle Development Suite for the
Macintosh, developing interactive business web sites, integrating Java
with Macintosh, and a session on industry-standard UNIX servers for
mission-critical environments.
In the Expo Hall the Apple booth (#1618) will feature a fully functional
intranet, as well as demonstrations of the newly announced Newton
MessagePad 2000 querying Oracle databases, and other enterprise-focused
solutions.
The following companies are also demonstrating innovative enterprise
solutions running on the Mac OS in the Expo Hall: Brio Technology (booth
#1834), ESRI (booth #620), Forte' (booth #2415), PeopleSoft (booth
#2326), SCT (booth #601), Seagate Software (booth #2625), Visigenic
(booth #420).
Elsewhere in the Moscone Center, Apple products and solutions can be seen
in the Internet Cafe and in the Server, Oracle tools, and Customer
campgrounds.
Apple, Mac OS, Macintosh, Newton, and MessagePad are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is a trademark of IBM used
under license. All other brand names mentioned are registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
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mac.1694madamov,
Blue World Communications announces the availability of Lasso.
New Tool to Effortlessly Tie One's FileMaker Pro Database to the Web
Redefines Performance and Ease-of-Use
ISSAQUAH, WA--October 26, 1996--Blue World Communications, Inc. announces
the recent release of Lasso, the new tool for quickly integrating Claris
Corporation FileMaker Pro 3.0 for the Macintosh databases with the Web.
Lasso is designed for top performance. Searching FileMaker Pro Macintosh
relational databases with tens of thousands of records in under a second
is now possible with Lasso. Lasso's flexible object design allows modules
to be easily constructed permitting additional capabilities to be tightly
interwoven with Lasso's core technology.
Unlike other solutions, Lasso allows complete flexibility of how
FileMaker Pro data is formatted without requiring any changes to the
actual database. Lasso provides remote administration of a Web database
configuration from anywhere on the Internet, making it the perfect tool
for Web developers who co-locate their Web server or house their Web
server offsite. Lasso also provides sophisticated routines for security
allowing greater control over how databases are served and administered
in shared environments.
Lasso operates by recognizing special commands placed in standard HTML
files. These commands define all interaction between FileMaker Pro and a
Mac OS Web server. Lasso functions as the "glue" between FileMaker Pro
and the Web. Lasso HTML files (or format files) are easily edited in
popular HTML authoring programs such as Claris Home Page, Adobe PageMill
and BareBones Software BBEdit among others.
Lasso offers many advanced and/or unique features including support for
relations/portals, repeating fields, dynamic population of value lists,
built-in email forwarding, If... Then... Else... conditional statements,
built-in security and more.
A soon-to-be released version will offer Do Script support, dynamic
control of user and browser information (browser type, IP address
routing, time/date stamping, etc...), function as a WebSTAR plug-in and
provide enhanced capabilities throughout Lasso's core features.
Scores of savvy Web developers seeking the best performing and easy way
to serve FileMaker Pro data on the Web, now use Lasso technology.
Hundreds of units have already been sold in the few weeks since release
date with thousands of Lasso Lite users worldwide discovering the
benefits of Lasso's intuitive method, rich feature set and blazing fast
performance.
Lasso technology is currently in use behind high traffic sites such as
Apple's Macintosh Hardware and Software Registry
<(http://www.macsoftware.apple.com)>>, the 1 million record Austrian fax
number directory <(http://www.xxl.de/fax/)> and the multi-million record
Austrian telephone number directory <(http://www.atb.at/)> among other
sites.
Lasso, FileMaker Pro and a Mac OS Web server redefine performance and
ease-of-use setting up professional Internet and intranet database
solutions that accommodate the needs of the vast majority of businesses
and organizations.
Further information about Lasso along with online examples and demos is
available at <http://www.blueworld.com/lasso/>. An email discussion
forum, Lasso Talk, is available for support and tips on using Lasso. (To
subscribe to Lasso Talk, send a message to <lasso@blueworld.com> with
SUBSCRIBE as subject.) The searchable archives for Lasso Talk are
available to the public at
<http://www.blueworld.com/lists/lasso/search.html>.
Lasso is currently electronically distributed direct from Blue World
Communications at $299. Lasso will soon be available as a shrink-wrapped
package sold by resellers worldwide including MacZone and others. Sales
related inquiries may be directed to <sales@blueworld.com>.
FileMaker Pro 3.0 for Macintosh from Claris Corporation, a subsidiary of
Apple Computer, is rapidly growing in acceptance as the preferred
database for Mac-based Web serving, excelling in ease-of-use, flexibility
and performance. Blue World Communications is a recognized leader in
developing sophisticated custom FileMaker Pro on the Web solutions and
now with Lasso brings this capability to vast numbers of Web developers.
For more information on FileMaker Pro please visit the Claris home page
at <http://www.claris.com/> or join the FileMaker Talk or FileMaker CGI
Talk email lists hosted by Blue World Communications, Inc. at
<http://www.blueworld.com/lists/>.
mac.1696madamov,
Apple Advanced Chinese Input Solution Offers Revolutionary Cantonese
Language Support
Significance
The Apple Cantonese Dictation Kit 1.0, unveiled at MacWorld Expo Hong
Kong last week, represents a major milestone in Apple's continued efforts
to expand the range of computer input methods especially for languages
that do not lend themselves to standard keyboard input methods. This
breakthrough technology allows Cantonese-speaking customers to input text
in their native dialect using speech recognition technology. The
Cantonese Dictation Kit 1.0 is a key component bundled with the Apple
Advanced Chinese Input Suite product (ACIS), introduced in the U.S. in
October 1996. (See press release titled: Apple Announces World's First
Integrated Chinese Input Solution, dated 10/9/96.) The Apple Advanced
Chinese Input Suite, a fully integrated Chinese input solution, reaffirms
the Macintosh OS as the leading Chinese-computing platform.
Product Background
ACIS is a complete Chinese computing solution, combining both speech and
handwriting recognition technology for input of traditional and simplified
Chinese characters. ACIS consists of four separate components:
--Apple Chinese Dictation Kit 1.5 (for Mandarin speakers)
--Apple Chinese Handwriting Kit 1.0*
--Apple Chinese Text-to-Speech 1.0.2 (Mandarin voice playback used for
proofing
and learning pronunciation)
--Apple Cantonese Dictation Kit 1.0
Also included with the ACIS product is the Apple Dictation Microphone.
ACIS is easy to use, requiring very little training, and offers an
unrivaled range of input methods, allowing the customer to switch
effortlessly between microphone, tablet, and keyboard to enter Chinese
text. With the addition of the Cantonese Dictation Kit component, ACIS
can be used by both Mandarin and Cantonese users making it the most
advanced all-in-one Chinese input solution available on a desktop
computer.
Development
The Cantonese Dictation Kit was developed by the Apple Design Center
Singapore with support from Apple-SSP, based in Zhuhai, China. The other
components of ACIS were jointly developed by the Apple Design Center
Singapore and the Apple-ISS Research Center in Singapore.
System Requirements, Pricing and Availability
The Apple Advanced Chinese Input Suite with the Cantonese Dictation Kit
component runs on any PowerPC-based Mac OS system with System 7.5 or
later and 16-bit sound input; Chinese Language Kit 1.1.1 or later; 8MB of
RAM; 25MB of free hard disk space (20MB is later recoverable after CDK
training); and a Mac OS-compatible graphic tablet.
The Chinese Handwriting Kit runs on any 68040- and PowerPC-based Mac OS
system with System 7.5 or later; Chinese Language Kit 1.1.1 or later; 2MB
of free RAM and 4.3MB of hard disk space (simplified Chinese); 2.5MB of
free RAM and 6.3MB of hard disk space (traditional Chinese); and a Mac
OS-compatible graphics tablet. Chinese Text-to-Speech works with any
Speech Manager-aware application.
In North America, the Apple Cantonese Dictation Kit 1.0 as part of the
Apple Advanced Chinese Input Suite, is expected to be available from
Apple's distributor, AsiaSoft (1-800-882-8856 or visit www.asiasoft.com)
and its resellers in mid-November with an estimated retail price of U.S.
$165.00 (including the Apple Dictation Microphone). Actual reseller
prices may vary.
*Requires a Mac OS-compatible graphics tablet which must be purchased
separately and is available through PC and Macintosh resellers and
peripheral distributors. Apple has tested ACIS extensively with several
well- known, Mac-compatible graphic tablets. Other Mac-compatible tablets
are expected to work equally well.
Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are trademark registered
trademarks of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1698madamov,
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 17:10:27 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Another Message from Gil
Message-ID: <961104171026_1416763094@emout13.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Enterprise
Gil Amelio Reach Out Wall Street Rebuttal
From: Gil Amelio
To: Apple people - everywhere
I know many of you share my concern about the Apple story that appeared
in the September 5 issue of the Wall Street Journal titled "Companies
Dump Macs as Loyalists Lose Faith."
While sensationalistic headlines and dramatic assertions may help the
Wall Street Journal sell newspapers, in the long run, it damages their
credibility as a publication that reports the news fairly, accurately and
in a balanced manner. So while we've put the "truth squad" to work to set
the naysayers straight, I want to make sure you have the real story when
it comes to Apple's enterprise business. You should be aware of the
following facts:
* We are continuing to see robust growth in our enterprise business.
Apple's sales to enterprise customers have increased quarter to quarter,
through Q3'96. In fact, Apple's FY'Q3 earnings benefited in part from
strong sales in server products, a segment clearly tied to the enterprise
and corporate environments.
* The majority of the accounts quoted in the Wall Street Journal article
made the decision to move away from Macintosh years ago and over a long
period of time. These decisions are not new and were not precipitated by
the current market conditions.
* There are many accounts that have decided to increase their investments
in the Macintosh platform, including Lockheed-Martin, US West, TRW, KPMG
Peat Marwick, Continental Cable, Disney, Time Warner, Los Alamos Labs,
and Holiday Inn to name just a few.
* Major recent Apple wins include Motorola, State of California, Lawrence
Livermore Labs, Hughes, Oxford Health, Amgen, Genentech, Jet Propulsion
Laboratory (JPL), McDonnell Douglas, The Mayo Clinic, Philip Morris,
Cisco Systems, DuPont, Northwest Airlines, Siemens, Xerox, and HBO.
Additionally, major corporations such as Boeing, Sprint, and Detroit
Edison continue to spend millions on Macintosh purchases.
* Each recent win referenced above involves multiple millions of dollars
and occurred in FY'Q3 which ended June 28, 1996.
And, we've strengthened our support of key enterprise developers, such as
Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Lotus, SAP, PeopleSoft, Netscape, Novell, Forte
Systems, PowerSoft, JYACC, Wall Data, Adobe, Open Horizon, and IONA
Technologies to help them deliver future versions of Macintosh tools and
applications.
So armed with these facts, if anyone tells you that we're losing out in
the enterprise, you let 'em know that "it just ain't so".
Respectfully, Gil by sending an email to <evangelist@macway.com.
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mac.1697madamov,
Allegiant's award-winning multimedia authoring tool now Internet-enabled,
with a completely revised, easy-to-use interface
SAN DIEGO- October 30, 1996 - Allegiant Technologies, Inc. today
announced SuperCard 3.0, a powerful new upgrade to it's award-winning
multimedia authoring tool.
Scheduled to ship within the next 30 days, SuperCard 3.0 includes an all
new, easier-to-use interface and fully integrated support for Allegiant's
Web browser plug-in, Roadster.
"With this release we are responding to two key audiences: new users, who
are attracted to SuperCard because of its power, flexibility and value,
and our installed customers, who are attracted by the unlimited potential
of delivering their SuperCard content on the Web using our Roadster
plug-in," explained Stuart Henigson, Allegiant's VP of Marketing.
To make the product more approachable, SuperCard 3.0 features the Project
Editor, a single editor that combines the functionality of a project
overview and object-by-object editing. Key features of the new interface
include:
** ClickScript, which automates the generation of thousands of common
scripts through it's "point-and-click" interface; ** Property Inspector,
for changing standard properties of objects, including size and position;
** New Tools and Colors palettes for faster object creation; ** Project
Browser, for organizing primary elements of projects such as windows,
menus and resources; ** Completely rewritten documentation, including a
new Script Language Guide-delivered both on paper and on-line-that
represents the most comprehensive guide ever produced for a
HyperTalk-based language.
"In addition to the gains in ease-of-use, the breadth of features in
SuperCard 3.0 make it the most powerful and efficient multimedia
authoring software for anyone creating media-rich Internet applications,
training courseware, content titles, or custom applications," added Sean
Baird, Product Manager for SuperCard 3.0.
Among the new multimedia and application development features in
SuperCard 3.0 are: ** User-defined properties; ** Visual effects within
objects; ** Support for URLs for all reference media, to facilitate
"one-click" Web deployment; ** Continuous sound playback; ** Powerful
extensions to SuperCard's ability to display external media, including
enhancements that increase performance, reduce memory and permit graphics
to be displayed within any polygon graphic; ** Color icons; ** File
format support for GIF, JPEG, BMP and ART-compressed graphics; ** Dozens
of new script language enhancements.
---Integrated Web authoring with Roadster ---
SuperCard 3.0 also breaks new ground by completely integrating a Web
development environment within a major multimedia authoring tool. Users
can select whether a new document will be deployed on the Web with
Roadster, on the desktop, or both. For Roadster projects, the SuperCard
3.0 environment provides a browser emulation mode for design and
debugging, including the ability to simulate various modem speeds, as
well as automatic creation of an HTML document to embed the project.
Allegiant Roadster is an Internet Browser plug-in that Allegiant has been
publicly testing for several months on its Web site at
<http://www.allegiant.com>. Roadster lets developers deliver truly
interactive multimedia applications within popular Web browsers by
supporting all relevant aspects of SuperCard's multimedia power and
scripting language in a single plug-in. That multimedia power is
augmented with unique script control over media pre-loading and caching -
for maximizing Internet bandwidth and providing more complete control
over a viewer's Web experience.
Roadster was first announced at the Boston Macworld Expo in August 1996,
and provides a more streamlined approach to developing compelling Web
sites than scripting complex HTML pages, programming in Java or requiring
viewers to download multiple plug-ins.
"There's never been a more versatile tool for building compelling Web
sites and applications than SuperCard 3.0. With an easier-to-use, more
efficient Project Editor, brand new documentation and the ability to
deliver projects with Roadster, we're reaching out to customers who have
only dreamed of this kind of power in an affordable authoring system,"
Henigson said.
--- Pricing and Availability ---
The Company plans to ship SuperCard 3.0 in the fourth quarter of this
year. The upgrade price from all previous versions will be $99.95. The
estimated selling price for SuperCard 3.0 will be $329, with educational
pricing of $129.95. Customers who purchased SuperCard 2.5 after November
1, 1996 will be entitled to a free upgrade. Site licenses and Educational
Lab Packs are available.
--- About AllegiantA ---
Allegiant Technologies, Inc., develops and markets innovative Multimedia,
Internet, and Application Development software that empowers people to
interactively educate, entertain, present, and manage information.
Allegiant's flagship product, SuperCard 2.5, was recently honored with
the 1995 MacUser Editors' Choice ("Eddy") award for "Best New Multimedia
Authoring Application."
Allegiant also publishes Allegiant Marionet, a highly-rated script-level
interface to the Internet that allows developers to integrate complete
Internet protocol support inside most popular authoring tools and
productivity applications. Marionet was recently licensed by Apple
Computer to provide core capabilities for deploying custom Internet
applications to serve their broad base of Internet users.
mac.1699madamov,
TidBITS#352/04-Nov-96
=====================
Have you heard the latest about Apple and Be? If not, there's
enough rumor and innuendo to put soap operas to shame! Also this
week, news on the OpenDoc-savvy Nisus Writer 5.0 and a new
extension from Apple for Power Macs running System 7.5.5. Plus,
Bungie Software founder Alex Seropian exposes the seedy, cash-
driven world of commercial software distribution, and Adam takes a
comprehensive look at Mac email directory services... or the lack
thereof.
Topics:
MailBITS/04-Nov-96
Heads Be Spinning
Nisus Writer Turns 5
Distribution Myths and Lies
Directory Services on the Mac
<http://www.tidbits.com/tb-issues/TidBITS-352.html>
<ftp://ftp.tidbits.com/pub/tidbits/issues/1996/TidBITS#352_04-Nov-96.etx>
Copyright 1996 TidBITS Electronic Publishing. All rights reserved.
Information: <info@tidbits.com> Comments: <editors@tidbits.com>
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tidbits.352mac.1700madamov,
-> #1687, askripka> Ima li šansi, gospodine modelatoru, da uskoro vidimo i neku noviju
> verziju Netscape-a, kao i nedavno pominjani graber, u mac dir-u?
Graber koliko da ga file modulator smesti tamo gde treba, a novi Netscape
nisam skinuo jer meni ne treba (biće malo mučenje na ci-u sa 8 Mb da radim sa
Navigatorm 3.0). Ali, pošto ste tražili, bitje uskoro. B)
mac.1701madamov,
Infini-D 3.5 J for the Mac 11/6/96
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Elisabeth Nuboer-Ranjhan, International Marketing Manager
Chris Johnston, Director of Product Management
Canon and Specular Announce Infini-D 3.5(TM)
Japanese Version
New Version Adds Support for QuickDraw 3D and QuickTime VR, Significant New
Special Effects Capabilities, and Speed Improvements of up to 500%
(Chiba, Japan)ĐTuesday, November 5, 1996Đthe president of Canon Sales Co.,
Inc.,
Hideharu Takemoto, announced today that Canon will start selling Specular
Infini-D 3.5 Japanese version for the Macintosh as of December 2, 1996. Canon
has been given sole distribution rights in Japan by Specular International
Ltd.,
the US. developer of Specular Infini-D.
Infini-D has long been one of the leading desktop 3D animation packages, and
has
received numerous industry awards, including MacUserŇs EditorŇs Choice Awards,
MacworldŇs World Class Awards, and the NewMedia Hyper Award. Version 3.5 J
adds significant
new features including, most notably, animated SuperFlares¬, which allow the
user to create stunning visual and lighting effects and animated Boolean
rendering, allowing designers to use any 3D shape as a tool to carve, chisel,
or
cut into any 3D object. The addition of significantly faster ray-tracing (up to
500% faster) plus transparency in all shading modes, ShadowCatchers¬, safe
title
and action indicators, and many user interface enhancements makes Infini-D 3.5
J
an easy choice for 3D designers at all levels.
ĎVersion 3.5 is faster, more powerful, and easier-to-use, making Infini-D an
irresistible choice for creative professionals demanding the best in 3D design
and animation capabilities.Ë ĐThomas Fristoe, Vice President, Sales &
Marketing,
Specular.
New Features:
QuickDraw 3D Support: Infini-D 3.5 J gives users the option of utilizing
QuickDraw 3D, AppleŇs system-level support for 3D graphics. QuickDraw 3D
provide
a range of powerful new capabilities, including:
ą Interactive RenderingĐUsers can now create and manipulate 3D objects in
shaded
modes, rather than as wireframes or bounding boxes, drastically reducing the
time it takes to compose a 3D scene.
ą Support for Hardware AcceleratorsĐInfini-D 3.5 J supports all QuickDraw 3D
accelerator boards, providing faster rendering than software alone.
ą 3D MetaFile SupportĐThe 3DMF file format provides users of multiple 3D
products an easy way to exchange 3D information between applications. Infini-D
3.5 J can both import and export 3DMF files.
ąDrag and DropĐObjects saved as 3DMF can be dragged directly into Infini-D from
other applications, or out to other applications, the finder or the Scrapbook.
Images for textures and backgrounds can be dragged from the desktop or the
Scrapbook directly into Infini-D.
QuickTime VR Support: Infini-D 3.5 J now has functions that allow the user to
make QuickTime VR movies of both 3D objects and panoramas. (Note: AppleŇs QTVR
DeveloperŇs Kit is required for the creation of QTVR movies.)
Animated SuperFlares: SuperFlares are high-quality lens flare effects that can
be attached to any light source. There are dozens of preset options for color,
reflection style, streak pattern, halo, and more, and all controls are fully
customizable, providing limitless optical effects. And, like everything in
Infini-D, SuperFlares can be animated to create stunning effects like exploding
supernovas, shimmering stars, or fading light bursts.
Animated Boolean Rendering: Infini-D 3.5 J now supports Boolean operations for
ray traced renderings. Any object can be designated as a negative object or an
intersection object which will cause it to carve its shape from other objects.
In addition, Boolean objects can be fully animated, allowing designers to
create
dramatic sequences like canyons carving into the ground or insects eating away
an apple.
Ray Tracing Speed Improvements: A new option to ray trace SplineForm objects as
polygons instead of spline patches can accelerate rendering by as much as 500%.
The user now has greatly increased control over rendering time and image
quality
by choosing how each object is rendered. Ray tracing of polygon-only objects
(such
as imported DXF objects) has been sped up by 200% or more.
Transparency in Shading Modes: By employing ray-tracing when necessary,
Infini-D
now renders true transparencies (including refraction) in all shading modes.
This is a significant improvement, allowing designers to get the realism of
transparent objects without the longer rendering times associated with full ray
tracing.
ShadowCatchers: A must-have feature for video professionals, shadow catchers
allow you to save the true shadow of an object in the alpha channel and
composite it against other images, animations, or video clips. Adds incredible
realism without the painstaking task of hand-drawing shadows afterwards.
Safe Title and Safe Action Markers: Another must-have feature for video folks,
these
markers indicate what portion of the frame is considered to be safe for titling
or overall action.
Interface Performance Enhancements: Multiple EPS import in the modeler, select
lights through floater, selecting tools via the keyboard, nudging in the
workshop, render with BackBurner command, plus many more!
Availability
Infini-D 3.5 Japanese version will begin shipping in Japan December 2, 1996.
Customers who have previously purchased Infini-D 3.0 Japanese version are
entitled to a free upgrade from Canon Sales Co., Inc. Customers using a version
prior to Infini-D 3.0 Japanese may purchase the Infini-D 3.5 J upgrade from
Canon
Sales Co., Inc.
Pricing:
Infini-D 3.5 J Price: ┤74,800
System Requirements
Macintosh with FPU, Power Macintosh, or compatible; Mac OS System 7.1 Japanese
or Later; 8MB of RAM (20MB Recommended); QuickTime 1.6 or Later
Contact Information
Journalists should contact the Publishing Division of Canon Sales Co., Inc. at
81-43-211-9202 (voice). Customers please contact the Software Planning Division
of Canon Sales Co., Inc. at 81-43-211-9160 (voice), 1-7-2 Nakase, Mihama-ku,
Chiba, 261 JAPAN.
Events
Infini-D 3.5 J will be shown for the first time at NICOGRAPH ď96 in Makuhari
Convention Centre, Makuhari, Japan, November 20-22, 1996. Please join us.
Specular International 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 stunning 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.
####
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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.1702madamov,
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 17:32:16 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Conversion Cost Calculations
Message-ID: <961104173210_1583442021@emout05.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Guerilla Tactics, Keyword: Market by market, Enterprise
This tidbit is from:
Brian Michael Ross, <bross@saracen.com>
For those of us trying to steer clients away from NT 4.0, the Byte
October 1996 article was the "Little Boy" (Abombspeak) we were looking
for. However, the conclusions (Okay, so you lose have your hardware and
software... the speed and ease are worth it.) were flawed, and do not
take the financial component into consideration.
Enter "Fat Man," my paper in this week's Applejedi at
<http://www.saracen.com/ajp5.html> I took the BYTE article, and ran it
into some real world numbers on an installation in a company with a
hypothetical 50 computers. The question I put forward: Which is more cost
effective: Upgrading to NT 4.0 from existing NT or Win 3.1/95, or
migrating to Macintosh.
This assumes that a company would have to dump every last PC and buy Macs
and new software, or upgrade given the limitations, exceptions, and
problems noted in BYTE, their existing PC base. Included in this study
are real world dollars that normally stay hidden: Cost of IS employee
man-hours. Lost man-hours during upgrade for end-users in the work-force,
OS upgrade costs, training, hardware/software upgrades, etc. Included are
the original CPU base unit costs for the PCs at an estimated $1200 per PC
average to balance out against the purchase of new Mac CPUs.
The results: (Hold On To Your Teeth) for a 50 unit upgrade to NT versus a
50 unit migration to Mac:
NT 3x to 4.0 Upgrade: $191,677
Win '95/3.1 Upgrade: $214,259
Conversion to Mac OS: $108,885
This represents a short-term savings of 43% to 49% by migrating to Mac
OS. Long-term savings are realised on the Macs because of the reduced
need to pay for expensive OS and system upgrades. Based on our real world
view of Macs running six, eight and eleven years, the amortization curve
is drawn out dramatically, increasing the investment's yield by 60% to
100%.
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mac.1703madamov,
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 1996 19:35:41 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Long File Names?
Message-ID: <961104193538_1747441659@emout16.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Windows Daymares, Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are
Better
This tidbit is from:
Steve Kayner <kayners@htan.org>
Here's a Win 95 horror story:
I have a friend who owns a print shop. He has pagemaker. His hard drive
crashed a couple weeks ago. He had all of his files backed up; however,
they were in the long file name form, but when he retreived the files,
they were in the coded eight charactor form. He has over 800 files, going
though each one to find out which file it is labor intensive.
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mac.1705madamov,
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 00:41:58 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Howie Klein (Reprise Records) and Macintosh
Message-ID: <961105004148_1713936484@emout06.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by Market, Entertainment
This tidbit is from:
<DJJIMMYD@aol.com>
More proof that successful executives choose Mac!
In a recent interview, Howie Klein, President of Reprise Records (home of
Green Day, Alanis Morissette, Enya, Depeche Mode, Chris Isaak, etc. etc.)
was asked "What kind of computer do you use?"
His response:
"I started with some kind of DOS clone and I hated everything about it.
Someone turned me on to a Mac about five years ago and I have come to
realize that Windows and DOS systems were designed by Republicans to keep
real people from enjoying computing."
(Pollstar, Oct. 14 1996, column: Gigs & Bytes)
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mac.1704madamov,
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 00:35:06 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Terry Gilliam and Macintosh
Message-ID: <961105003505_1847334898@emout05.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by Market, Entertainment
This tidbit is from:
<feszczak@sas.upenn.edu> (Zenon M. Feszczak)
Terry Gilliam, former mad animator for Monty Python, and the only
American in the group, has since become a vividly imaginative and
creative director. His films include "The Fisher King", "The Adventures
of Baron Munchausen", "Brazil", and, most recently, "Twelve Monkeys".
"Twelve Monkeys" was filmed right here in Philadelphia. I recently had
the privilege of viewing "The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 12
Monkeys", a documentary produced by two local filmmakers.
In several scenes, Gilliam is shown manipulating graphics and editing
film on a computer. The computer is - you guessed it - a Mac!
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Apple Lowers Prices on Workgroup Servers
U.S. Prices of Workgroup Servers Reduced 12 Percent to 23 Percent
Estimated U.S. Retail Prices
CUPERTINO, California--Nov. 5, 1996--Furthering its strategy to offer
high-value client/server solutions, Apple Computer, Inc., announced lower
prices to its U.S. authorized resellers for its Mac OS-based Workgroup
Servers. Effective Nov. 2, 1996, the price reductions range from 12
percent to 23 percent. The new prices include one of three solution
bundles--valued at $4,000 to $6,000 if puchased sepaately--which povide
leading softwae applications for web publishing/Internet solutions, Mac
OS-based application services, and high-performance AppleShare file and
print services.
"The aggressive price reductions of the Workgroup Servers significantly
increase the price/performance and value of Apple's Mac OS client/server
solutions," said John Osborne, senior director of Server Marketing at
Apple. "The new prices allow us to provide customers with easy-to-use
server solutions at competitive prices."
These price reductions may result in lower U.S. retail prices. Actual
prices may vary and customers should consult their local Apple authorized
reseller.
Estimated U.S. Retail Prices
New Estimated Previous
Estimate
Model Price Range Price
Range
Workgroup Server 6150/66 16/1.2G/4x/Internet $1,900 - 2,000 $2,300 -
2,400
Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/2G/8x $2,000 - 2,100 $2,600 -
2,700
Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/2G/8x/AppleShare $2,800 - 2,900 $3,400 -
3,500
Workgroup Server 7250/120 16/2G/8x/Internet $2,400 - 2,500 $3,000 -
3,100
Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2G/8x/AppleShare $5,100 - 5,200 $5,800 -
5,930
Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2G/8x/Internet $4,700 - 4,800 $5,400 -
5,500
Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2G/8x/DAT $5,200 - 5,300 $6,100 -
6,200
Workgroup Server 8550/200 32/2G/8x/DAT/ $6,000 - 6,100 $6,900 -
7,000
w/AppleShare
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, Macintosh, and Mac OS
are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned
are registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1707madamov,
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mac.1708madamov,
Highly Respected Industry Analyst Pieter Hartsook Joins Apple Management
Team
As VP Marketing Analysis & Research, Hartsook Will Take Apple's View of
the Market to its Developers and to the Industry
CUPERTINO, Calif.,--Nov. 5, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced
that it has named Pieter Hartsook, 49, to the newly created position of
vice president, Marketing Analysis & Research. Hartsook, who will report
to Satjiv Chahil, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing,
will be responsible for overseeing both customer and competitive analysis.
This position was created to strengthen the role of market research in
order to drive the creation of best of class technologies and products,
and compelling distinctly superior user values (DSUVs).
Hartsook will serve as Apple's primary analyst on competitive strategy.
In addition, his group will provide an expanded program of on-going,
proactive marketing analysis to the industry and to its third-party and
channel partners through reports and online services.
"Pieter is the most respected, and most often quoted, expert on Macintosh
technology trends and directions," said Satjiv Chahil, senior vice
president of Worldwide Marketing. "As the Macintosh industry's only
independent market researcher for the last five years, Pieter's forecasts
are respected as the most accurate and insightful resource for business
planning in the Macintosh marketplace."
"That's why we are pleased to announce that Pieter will be taking the
helm of Apple's market research efforts, to help ensure that our future
product plans are formed with the best data available on what solutions
our customers are looking for," Chahil added.
"I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute directly
to Apple's recovery and successful growth into the next century," said
Hartsook. "I feel Apple has greater opportunity for success right now
than at any other time in its history."
"For a long time, I have felt like a back seat driver saying 'turn this
way, go that way,' and now I am ready to jump into the front seat," added
Hartsook.
Hartsook was previously consultant and editor of The Hartsook Letter,
rated as one of the five most influential technology newsletters by
Adweek's Marketing Computers. For the past five years, his newsletter and
reports provided the Macintosh industry with market research, focusing on
the issues and trends effecting the Macintosh market, market sizing of
various market segments, and technology assessment of existing and
emerging hardware, software, and communications technologies.
Before beginning his independent market research activities, Hartsook was
Macintosh research program manager at International Data Corp. (IDC). For
the past ten years, he has focused on providing Macintosh analysis and
consulting, including a three year stint as director of Strategic
Alliances for the TOPS division at Sun Microsystems.
Hartsook is quoted almost weekly in publications ranging from Macintosh
trade press to the NY Times and Newsweek, as well as on television, and
radio.
Hartsook has graduate degrees in Librarianship and has served as
assistant director of Libraries at Howard University in Washington D.C.
Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are registered trademarks
or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1709madamov,
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 1996 13:09:59 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Success Story
Message-ID: <961105130958_345666951@emout18.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
<><simon_fairweather@YR.com> (Simon Fairweather)
My father, who has just turned 66 years old, has just got himself a new
job. Not earth shattering news perhaps - however, there is a little story
to tell.
It starts about 18 months ago when he first started using a PC, on
spreadsheets. The company he was working for were not nice people. It was
a family business and the son who was being groomed to take over was a
particularly nasty piece of work. Well, things got nasty and my dad was
fast approaching his 65th birthday with his future looking bleak. He
thought he was going to have to work into his retirement for these
people, he thought that his age would prevent him from getting another
job. So, I bought him 5200 Performa for his birthday. We spent the
weekend setting it up and I showed him around Claris Works and some other
stuff. It took a couple of hours for him to switch platforms but he was
up and running within a day. The next week he resigned. The change in him
was unbelievable, akin to a rebirth.
It has been 13 months almost to the day that he got his 5200 and started
working from home. He has been advising the local authority business
advisory board for the past 8 months, transforming proceedures and
operations on his Mac at home.
Well, the conclusion is that he has been head-hunted by the neighbouring
authority because the quality of his presentations were becoming notorius.
I am posting this because my father has transformed his life with the aid
of a Mac. He has also become an addict because he would never go back to
a PC. He also gets ample opportunity to advise on what computer system
local businesses adopt, and as he says "if an old man can do it on a Mac,
anyone can".
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Farallon Announces First PowerBook 1400 Internal Ethernet Card
User Installable Card Provides Ethernet From Back of the PowerBook
ALAMEDA, Calif., Farallon Communications (NASDAQ: FRLN) today announced
the first internal Ethernet card for Apple's new PowerBook 1400, also
announced today. The EtherMac PB 1400 Card, expected to be available in
the first quarter of 1997, fits into the PowerBook 1400 video slot and
provides 10Base-T Ethernet capabilities via an RJ-45 port that is
accessible from the back of the PowerBook 1400.
Requiring only the bundled standard RJ-45 cable for connectivity to the
network, schools, individuals, business people and mobile users will reap
the convenience and mobility benefits of not having external connectors
or modules. Pricing will be announced at a later date.
Based on SMC's high performance Ethernet controller, the EtherMac PB 1400
Card performs at speeds equivalent to standard size cards. The card is
designed to be user installable, however users can also bring it to an
Apple authorized reseller for installation. Farallon includes an easy to
use one button installer and user-friendly diagnostic software. The card
also features MacSNMP compatibility and provides a 10Base-T link LED for
at-a-glance management.
With this announcement, Farallon continues to offer the broadest range of
mobile connectivity products to meet the needs of personal computer users
everywhere. Farallon has certified that all of its existing networking
products for PowerBooks are also compatible with the PowerBook 1400.
These products include the EtherMac LAN/Modem PC Card, EtherMac PC Card,
EtherWave PowerBook PC Card, and AirDock. Further, all these solutions
are 100 percent Open Transport compatible.
"The EtherMac PB 1400 Card is designed for users who prefer to have
Ethernet built into the PowerBook," said Ken Haase, product manager.
"While many users will prefer the flexibility of our EtherMac and
EtherWave PC Cards, or our LAN/Modem PC Card, this solution offers a
permanent Ethernet port within the system which is a very attractive
alternative."
Features Farallon's new EtherMac PB 1400 Card includes many features
designed to provide high performance, compatibility and ease of use,
including:
- Provides 10Base-T Ethernet via PowerBook 1400 internal video slot -
User installable - RJ-45 cable plugs directly into back of PowerBook -
Based on SMC's high performance Ethernet controller - One button
installation - Includes link LED and diagnostic software - Compatible
with Open Transport, AppleTalk, TCP/IP and MacSNMP - Supports popular
network operating systems including AppleShare, NetWare and Windows NT
This release contains forward-looking statements which involve risks and
uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ materially from
the results discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed from
time to time in the Company's public reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, as well as those discussed in "Risk Factors"
included in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 as declared
effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 1996
(Reg. No. 333-3868). # # #
The Farallon logo design, Farallon, EtherWave, EtherMac are registered
trademarks and AirDock is a trademark of Farallon Communications, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
mac.1710madamov,
Apple Releases Beta Version 1.0 of Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ)
Apple Challenges Developers to Show the "Geek Factor" at Macworld
CUPERTINO, Calif.--Nov. 6, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc., today announced
the availability of the beta version 1.0 release of Mac OS Runtime for
Java. This product highlights Apple's strategy to make the Mac OS a
best-of-breed development platform for the Internet. Mac OS Runtime for
Java is an implementation of Sun Microsystems' Java virtual machine (VM)
and run-time environment, enabling developers of Mac OS-based
applications to create Java applets and standalone Java applications, and
to embed Java functionality into applications written in native PowerPC
or 68K code.
As part of this beta software release, Apple also announced the MRJ
Coding Contest, an opportunity for a developer using Mac OS Runtime for
Java to create interesting and innovative Mac OS-based applications--and
win new Apple products! For official rules and submission information,
check the websit at: http://www.devtools.apple.com/mrj/.
"Java is becoming a key requirement for many of the markets in which
Apple competes," said Larry Tesler, vice president of Apple's AppleNet
division. "The Mac OS Runtime for Java is the implementation of the Java
virtual machine on the Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible systems that
customers and developers have been asking for. We're committed to
increasing levels of performance, stability, timeliness, and universal
applicability as time goes on."
Mac OS Runtime for Java Technologies
Mac OS Runtime for Java includes the high-level API as well as a
lower-level invocation API to enable developers to load Java class
libraries, create Java objects, and call Java methods in order to build
hybrid Mac OS-Java applications. Used in conjunction with currently
available Java development environments, Mac OS Runtime for Java includes
several technologies that enable developers to incorporate Java into
existing applications, as well as use Java to create new applications. They
include:
--JManager, a simple high-level API that allows an existing application to
embed or host Java applets and applications;
--JShell,the basic format for
developing standalone Macintosh applications written in Java. A simple
shell is provided, and any developer can easily combine their Java code
into a JShell to create a standalone "double-clickable" application;
--JBindery, a utility that allows for the easy conversion of a .zip/JAR/.class
package into a JShell based application;
--JRI, the standard interface from Sun for use in calling Java code from C/C++
code.
JRI provides more complete control over MRJ than does JManager. Developers
can utilize as much of JRI as they feel is appropriate, in addition to the
basic functionality of JManager;
--Apple Applet Runner, a simple player that allows users to view Java applets
and applications. The full source code to this Viewer is included in the SDK.
Why Java?
The introduction and popularity of Sun Microsystem's Java as both a
programming language and a platform began in late 1995. Since then, Java
has become a standard for both distributed (applet) code and standalone
applications. Java's unique benefits to both developers and users include
built-in threading, automatic memory management and protection, and innate
cross-platform compatibility. By allowing developers to freely integrate
Java into their applications and by providing an implementation of the Java
VM via Mac OS Runtime for Java, Apple demonstrates a commitment to both
Java and the Internet.
Customers for Mac OS Runtime for Java Include:
--Individual users browsing the World Wide Web who can use Java to get
interactivity and additional functionality provided by downloadable Java
applets;
--Internet developers and content authors who want to create interactive and
dynamic web pages using Java;
--Intranet developers who want to standardize on a suite of technologies that
allow them to build custom applications for cross-platform environments;
--Component software developers who want to standardize on a suite of
technologies such as Java and JavaBeans, OpenDoc, and CORBA to create a
variety of software components that can be used on a variety of systems;
--Application software developers who are considering using Java instead of
C++ and other languages.
Availability and System Requirements
Mac OS Runtime for Java and the corresponding SDK are freely available via
the web at: http://www.devtools.apple.com/mrj/.
The minimum system configuration for Mac OS Runtime for Java is a 68030 or
faster processor and System 7.1 or later. The RAM requirements vary
depending on usage.
Apple, AppleSoft, Mac OS and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1712madamov,
Free Product Listings on a Software Ratings Site
The National Multimedia Association of America maintains a Web site,
RATINGS.ORG, that features a database listing of software applications
that have been rated by computer users. Potential software purchasers
use this resource to make product buying decisions. You can turn this
database resource into a free selling opportunity in this way: Simply
ask your most loyal users to fill out a review form for your product at
the RATINGS.ORG Web site. Tell users that it takes just a couple of
minutes, and that users who submit reviews are typically entered in a
drawing for a nice giveaway.
RATINGS.ORG also has an icon that you can add to your site as a live
link to the RATINGS.ORG homepage. Developer Web sites that display this
logo receive discounts on browser demographical information.
RATINGS.ORG is located at this Web address:
http://www.ratings.org/
mac.1714madamov,
Oracle WebServer and Workgroup Server Products Now Certified on Apple
Network Servers
Aimed at providing solutions for the burgeoning Internet/intranet server
market, Oracle and Apple announced the certification of the Oracle
WebServer 2.0 and Oracle Workgroup Server 7.3.2 products for use on AIX-
based Apple Network Server computers. Ensuring a high level of
compatibility, the certification provides Network Server customers with
a full range of scalable, secure Web application platforms. The
certification of these products, which is performed jointly by both
companies, follows closely on the heels of the previously announced
certification of Oracle Universal Server and Oracle 7 on Apple's Network
Server. It underscores the continuing collaboration between the
companies to provide broad support for Oracle solutions on Apple's
Network Server platform.
For contact information, see the press release on the Web:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q1/961105.pr.rel.or
acle.html
mac.1713madamov,
PowerPC Chips Outperform Pentiums by Up to 81 Percent
In a recent benchmark, BYTE magazine compared Intel's 200-MHz Pentium
and Pentium Pro processors with Motorola's 200-MHz 603e and 604e PowerPC
processors, respectively. The PowerPC processors outperformed their
Pentium counterparts in integer calculations by as much as 81 percent
(P5200 vs. 603e) and in floating-point calculations by as much as 26
percent (Pentium Pro vs. 604e).
To view a bar chart depicting this data, see the following Web site:
http://www2.apple.com/whymac/update/powerpc.html
You can also see the BYTEmark home page for detailed information on the
BYTE magazine test suite:
http://www.byte.com/bmark/bmark.htm
mac.1715madamov,
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 00:19:07 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Cool QuickTime VR Site
Message-ID: <961108001906_1680942741@emout13.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Wicked Cool Stuff
This tidbit is from:
Christopher Dechter, <dechter.2@osu.edu>
Just wanted to let you know of a cool website that a friend of mine ran
across. I felt it was my duty as a Mac user to spread the word.
Car and Driver Magazine has a section of their web site where you can
view certain models of cars via Quicktime Virtual Reality. Models include
a Ford Taurus SHO, Jaguar Vanden Plas, BMW Z3, and a Humvee among others.
Check it out at:
<http://www.caranddriver.com/member/carshow/detroit/qtvr/qtvr.html>.
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Apple Supports IMAP Mail Protocol to Provide Customers With Internet
Industry Protocols, Ease-of-Use
Apple Also Announced Support for LDAP Internet Directory Services Protocol
IMAP FORUM, SEATTLE--Nov. 7, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc. announced
yesterday that it will support the Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP)
in future Mac OS Internet mail products, offering customers
industry-standard protocols and greater ease-of-use. IMAP will allow
users to access both newly arrived and already read email easily from
home, the office, or on the road.
IMAP is a fast-growing industry mail standard for next generation mail
services, and an evolution of POP (Post Office Protocol)/SMTP (Simple
Mail Transport Protocol) mail protocols in wide use today. For Mac OS
customers, IMAP will provide increased control over the exchange of
electronic messages and flexibility in message access. IMAP permits a
user to selectively download messages at any particular time. Messages
left on the server can be retrieved at another time or from a different
workstation.
Apple announced support for the IMAP standard yesterday at the second
International IMAP Forum, hosted by the University of Washington. "It is
a testimony to the attractiveness of open Internet standards that
client-server POP mail has become pervasive despite its inferiority in
feature set to the host-based mail systems that preceded it," said Larry
Tesler, vice president of Apple's AppleNet division. "Apple is committed
to incorporating standard Internet technologies into our products, but we
are equally committed to providing customers the best on-line experience.
With IMAP, we can go along way to meeting both goals at once."
To ensure interoperability and compatibility, Apple joined industry
leaders, including Sun Microsystems and Netscape Communications Corp., to
support this emerging standard for mail services.
"Apple support for key open email and groupware standards such as IMAP
and LDAP means the Cyberdog client and Macintosh server software will be
able to interoperate with Netscape Communicator and Netscape SuiteSpot
servers," said Eric Hahn, senior vice president of Servers at Netscape.
"Common Internet mail and directory standards such as IMAP and LDAP
provide customers with freedom of choice in selecting the interoperable
tools that work best for them from a broad variety of vendors."
"Apple and Sun's commitment to IMAP4 and open Internet mail standards
further cements our previously announced strategic relationship to
deliver seamless interoperability for customers deploying Apple Macintosh
desktop computers and Sun enterprise servers," said Sun's vice president
for Solstice Products, Terry Keeley. "IMAP4 means clean interoperation
between mail servers and clients, giving customers the powerful benefits
of Apple mail clients and Sun's Solstice Internet Mail Servers."
Apple is working closely with its developer community on IMAP products.
Companies and institutions who are developing IMAP mail products for the
Mac OS include Mail Drop from Baylor University, PowerMail for IMAP by
CTM, Mulberry by CydaSoft, Simeon from Esys, and Mailstrom by Tree Star
Software. Piquant Software is developing IMAP client and server products
for the Mac OS.
The IMAP Protocol: Benefits to End Users
An IMAP mail server stores all of a user's mail messages on a central
server. Although a user may download a message to a local workstation, a
copy is retained on the server. With a POP/SMTP-based mail server, once a
message is downloaded to the client machine, the mail server
automatically deletes the message. As a result, a user's mail resides on
a single machine or is scattered among different machines. For the
education market, where users typically outnumber available computers,
students can use any workstation to access all of their mail.
IMAP is a robust protocol giving users greater control over downloading
mail messages to their machine. IMAP sends only the headers of new mail
messages allowing users to decide which messages to download for reading.
Mobile professionals on the road can save time by no longer, having to
download all their new mail at once. Instead they can download only the
messages needing attention first and save other messages, such as mail
with file attachments, for downloading at another time or when they
return to the office network. Also, mobile professionals no longer need
to carry all their mail with them or be concerned with losing messages
during network connection failure.
Apple Supports LDAP
Apple has also announced support for Lightweight Directory Access
Protocol (LDAP) in future Mac OS client and server products. An important
function of a mail system is the user directory--the ability to locate
users and address mail messages. LDAP is a highly interoperable, platform
independent, broadly supported industry standard for directory services
on the Internet. Apple's adoption of LDAP continues its support of
Internet industry standards, and the company intends to bring traditional
Apple ease-of-use to the LDAP Internet standard.
Apple, AppleNet, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks and
Cyberdog is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is a trademark of
IBM used under license. All other brand names mentioned are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1717madamov,
Apple CEO Reaffirms Commitment to China Market
Company Announces Product Solutions Uniquely Designed For Chinese
Customers
BEIJING, China--Nov. 8, 1996--Apple Computer, Inc.'s Chairman and CEO,
Dr. Gilbert F. Amelio, today underscored the Company's commitment to the
China market during his first visit as Apple's CEO. At a press conference
here, Dr. Amelio announced a low-cost, integrated Chinese publishing
solution aimed at entry-level users, small- to medium-sized publishers,
and business customers. Dr. Amelio also announced the Apple Advanced
Chinese Input Suite (ACIS) for the China market. The ACIS enables users
to switch effortlessly between microphone, graphics tablet, and keyboard
to enter simplified and traditional Chinese characters.*
During his address to the Chinese audience, Amelio discussed Apple's
long-term strategy for the region, including a focus of resources on key
market segments where the Company has a strategic advantage: publishing,
education, and home.
"China is a market of great strategic importance to Apple," said Dr.
Amelio. "Apple believes its strengths in publishing, education, graphics,
design, and multimedia applications are very attractive to this
high-growth market. With solutions specifically targeted at Chinese
customers, Apple will have a unique competitive advantage. We intend to
continue working closely with our Chinese partners to be a significant
participant in the Chinese information market, over the long term."
Product Specifically Targeted to China's Publishing Market
The Quick Start Publisher Pro solution, the first of its kind created
specifically for China, combines the latest technology from Apple with
leading third-party software, applications, and fonts. It also includes
the Apple LaserWriter 10/600 A3 Plus printer, Apple's first laser printer
supporting full-bleed printing on A3 paper. It comes with everything
needed to get started and Quick Start Publisher Pro will run on any Power
Macintosh 7200, 7600, 8500, or 9500 system.
"Commercial printers and corporate clients in China have been asking for
ease of use, power, value, and superior typography to address their
publishing needs," said Vincent Tai, general manager of Apple China/Hong
Kong. "The Quick Start Publisher Pro delivers in all of these areas."
Fast, Full-Bleed A3 Printing
The Apple LaserWriter 10/600 A3 Plus offers 600 dot-per-inch resolution
and full-bleed printing on A3 pages. It comes with PostScript conversion
software that allows users to print Encapsulated
PostScript (EPS) files while sharing the printer over a network. In
addition, by using a separate PCI card as the controller and a video
connection, the Apple LaserWriter 10/600 A3 Plus printer provides
extremely fast throughput of Chinese text and images--up to 10 pages per
minute on A4-size paper and 5 ppm on A3-size paper.
Technologies to Address Chinese Computing Needs
By using the QuickDraw GX-based software in Quick Start Publisher Pro,
users can combine Chinese characters and Roman text horizontally or
vertically, reading left-to-right, or right-to-left. With WorldScript,
the Mac OS technology which supports multiple languages, users can mix
Chinese and English--or any other major language--within a single
document.
Pre-Installed Software
To provide a complete publishing solution, Quick Start Publisher Pro
comes configured with the Chinese Mac OS version 7.5.3S and a variety of
page-layout, illustration, font, and clip-art applications. This software
bundle includes Ready-Set-Go! GX from Daiwan Software; Lightening Draw GX
from Lari Software; GX fonts from DynaLab and Sinotype; and 1,000
clip-art images from T/Maker.
Publishing Initiative in China
Today's announcement underscores Apple's long-term commitment to the
Chinese publishing market, and the Company's belief that the Mac OS
provides the best available Chinese-language computing solution.
In China, Apple is committed to sharing its expertise and experience with
the publishing industry. In November 1994, Apple opened the Apple
Publishing Technology Center, the first of its kind in China. Established
in conjunction with the China Research Institute of Printing Science and
Technology, a research organization under the State Press and Publication
Administration of China, and with the cooperation of 15 other vendors who
provided key publishing hardware and software, the center today offers a
wide range of services, including system integration, consulting,
training and high-quality output services.
Macintosh is the worldwide platform of choice for publishing
professionals. In the world's biggest publishing market, the U.S., 80
percent of all computers used for color publishing jobs in the
advertising, graphic design, printing, publishing, and prepress
industries are Macintosh, according to a 1996 study by Griffin Dix
Research Associates.
Pricing and Availability
Quick Start Publisher Pro will be available in December from Apple
authorized resellers in China for about U.S. $2,000. It comes standard
with the Apple LaserWriter 10/600 A3 Plus, Ready-Set-Go! GX, Lightening
Draw GX, DynaLab and Sinotype fonts, and T/Maker clip art.
*The Apple Advanced Chinese Input Suite was announced in the U.S. on Oct.
9, 1996. For more details on this product, see press release entitled
"Apple Announces World's First Integrated Chinese Input Solution."
Apple, LaserWriter, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is a trademark of IBM used under license.
All other brand names mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks
of their respective holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1718madamov,
Odgovo na poruku bvladimira iz grupe:
> Cemu sluzi Open transposr ver. za 68 mac i moze li se dobiti na
> Sezamu.
Open Transport je novi mrežni softver vertikalno kompatibilan sa starim, tj.
Classic Networking kako ga Apple naziva. Može se instalirati na Mekove koji
imaju 68030 i jači procesor. Osnovna razlika je u tome što je Open Transport
API (Application Programming Interface) koji programerima omogućava da koriste
mrežne mogućnosti bez znanja kojim se protokolom komunicira preko mreže. To
otprilike znači da je programeru svejedno da li je računar na AppleTalk mreži,
Internetu ili na obe mreže (štaviše, svejedno mu je i da li je na Novell ili
nekoj drugoj mreži), on uvek poziva iste funkcije za rad sa njom. Kod
klasičnog mrežnog softvera programer je morao direktno da se obraća određenom
protokolu.
Što se ostavljanja na Sezam tiče, moguće je, ali samo kroz privatnu poštu i
grupe zato što je OT Apple-ov proizvod i kao takav podpada pod ono čudno
pravilo da se sme slobodno deliti, ali da se nigde ne sme pojaviti osim na
oficijelnom Apple sajtu. Dakle, mi to možemo da razmenimo kroz mail, ali
nemamo pravo da ga stavimo u konferenciju ili u direktorijum bez dogovora sa
Apple-om.
mac.1719bvladimir,
>..ali se mose naci samo na Apple siteu
>..moze se staviti na mail..
Zanima me dali li mi to treba i da li ce unaprediti komunikaciju
sa Internetom i BBS-om. Ako ce sve ovo bolje da radi cekam
e-mail.
Pozdrav,
V.
mac.1720madamov,
-> #1719, bvladimir> Zanima me dali li mi to treba i da li ce unaprediti komunikaciju
> sa Internetom i BBS-om.
Neće bolje raditi, mada sam mogao da pročitam da je nekima sa određenim
mašinama nešto ubrzao rad sa PPP-om i Internetom, a troši više memorije.
Procene se kreću od 300 do 800 Kb, zavisno od situacije. Dakle, nema neke
preterane potrebe prelaziti na OT kad imaš PowerBook. OT nema nikakve veze sa
zvanjem BBS-ova.
P.S. Ako imaš više konfiguracija za zvanje Interneta, onda je ipak bolje
instalirati ga, Open Transport ima bolje rešenu tu situaciju.
mac.1721spantic,
Neko je tražio Mekintoš emulator za DOS. Uz poruku je. Bitna
napomena je da je u pitanju demo koji nije nikako okljašten, osim
time da radi samo 10 minuta po sesiji, ako sam sve dobro shvatio.
Sve sa Sezamovim znakom.
execdem2.zipmac.1722haevorn,
Koji je postupak za otpakivanje mac-fajlova koji se kace na Sezamu?
SIT, SEA i slicne skidam na PC, a kad ih prebacim (disketom) na Mac
on ne zna sta bi s njima. Stuffit se zbuni, Binhex ne pomaze... Help! :)
mac.1723madamov,
-> #1722, haevorn> Koji je postupak za otpakivanje mac-fajlova koji se kace na Sezamu?
> SIT, SEA i slicne skidam na PC, a kad ih prebacim (disketom) na Mac
> on ne zna sta bi s njima. Stuffit se zbuni, Binhex ne pomaze... Help! :)
Na Sezamu su u MacBinary obliku, osim ako nije reč o tekst fajlu, a takvog
nema u direktorijumu. Elem, kad fajl skineš na PC i isti prebaciš disketom
(preko mreže) na Meka, on je ostao u MacBinary formatu. Dakle, prvo jedno
konvertovanje iz MacBinary formata u Mac fajl, pa potom raspakivanje i
instalacija.
Nikako da se nakanim da napišem jedan kratki FAQ o ovome, ali moraću uskoro.
mac.1724madamov,
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The latest news, exciting updates and buzz from Power Computing
Corporation:
o Power Computing Names Former Dell President Joel Kocher as new
President & COO
o Gateway 2000 Senior Executive Todd Osborn Joins Power Computing
as Senior V.P.
o Macworld Magazine (JANUARY '97) Award's PowerBase Editor's Choice
Awards!
o Power Computing Begins Shipment of Award-Winning PowerBase Systems
o Comdex is Coming: Where to Find Power Computing in Vegas!
POWER COMPUTING TAPS FORMER DELL PRESIDENT JOEL KOCHER AND GATEWAY 2000
SALES VICE PRESIDENT TODD OSBORN FOR TOP MANAGEMENT ROLES
Power Computing Corporation has announced the appointment of former Dell
Computer Corporation President, Joel Kocher, to the position of President
and COO. The company also announced the the appointment of former Gateway
2000 Vice President Todd S. Osborn to the position of Senior Vice President
of Sales.
Both Kocher and Osborn will join Power Computing immediately. Current
president and CEO, founder Stephen Kahng, will retain his CEO role and take
on new duties as Chairman of the Power Computing Corporation Board of
Directors.
Kocher, 40, joined Dell Computer Corporation in 1987 serving in a number of
positions including President, Dell USA and later as President Worldwide
Sales, Marketing and Service before leaving in late 1994. During his seven
year tenure at Dell, the company experienced explosive growth -- rocketing
from $100 million to more than $3.6 billion in revenue
In addition to Kocher, Power Computing also announced that Todd S. Osborn,
former Vice President of Sales for Gateway 2000, has joined the company as
Senior Vice President of Sales.
Osborn, 36, joined Gateway in 1988 as that company's eighth overall
employee. During his eight years at the company, Osborn's responsibilities
included management of worldwide sales, technical support, and customer
satisfaction. At Power Computing, Osborn will be responsible for sales,
support and service management as well as serve in the role of General
Manager of Power Computing's international operations.
MACWORLD MAGAZINE AWARD'S POWERBASE PRODUCT LINE EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD
SAYING: "THESE SYSTEMS ARE WORTH THE WAIT AND LIVE UP TO THEIR HYPE."
The brand new January 1997 issue of Macworld Magazine will hit mailboxes
soon and Power Computing's PowerBase comes out the big winner. The editors
of Macworld bestowed two (2) editor's choice awards on PowerBase including
Best Small-Office/Home Office System and Best Education System.
In writing about PowerBase, Macworld Executive Editor Galen Gruman writes:
"After much anticipation, low-cost, high-performance Macs are finally here:
Power Computing's PowerBase systems are now shipping after months of
publicity. Luckily, these systems are worth the wait and live up to their
hype."
In Macworld tests, PowerBase outperformed and outscored PowerPC 603e
systems from both Apple and Motorla.
In the same issue, Macworld also awarded both the PowerCenter 150 and the
PowerTower Pro 225 Editor's Choice Awards for Best All Around System and
Best Desktop Publishing and Design System respectively beating out all
other Apple and clone rivals.
The stories should be available online soon at http://www.macworld.com
POWER COMPUTING BEGINS SHIPMENT OF AWARD-WINNING POWERBASE MACOS SYSTEM
LINE!
Power Computing's PowerBase line of high-performance 603e MacOS systems
began shipping November 1st approximately six (6) weeks behind the
originally scheduled announcement date of September 15th.
Announced and shown at Macworld Expo in Boston last August, PowerBase was
an immediate success -- with tens of thousands of customers calling to
place reservations for systems within the first weeks. In addition, a
large number of schools (K-12 and Higher Ed) as well as large corporate
accounts, have placed sizeable orders for PowerBase systems as well.
Accordingly, it will be some time before Power Computing is able to fill
the existing backorder for systems. Everyone at Power Computing though is
committed to working day and night to ramp production to meet demand. Stay
tuned and thanks for your continued patience.
POWER COMPUTING @ COMDEX: CHECKING OUT FASTEST SYSTEMS IN VEGAS!
Power Computing is heading to Comdex and Las Vegas. If you're going to be
there, definately check out Power Computing's award-winning systems. We're
going to be in the PowerPC AIM (Apple, IBM and Motorola) Pavillion as well
as featured in the Motorola booth. Pavillion hours are:
Alliance PowerPC Pavilion (AIM)
Located in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center
next to Registration. The operating hours of the
Pavilion are: Monday, 9:30am - 6:00pm ; Tue thru
Thu, 9:00 am - 6:00pm, Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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mac.1726madamov,
October 28, 1996
Pictorius Releases Free Macintosh Net Servers
New Net Servers Offer a Free, High Performance Web Server Option
October 28, 1996 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Pictorius Inc. today
announced the first release of their free Pictorius Net Servers (formerly
Entrada! Net Servers) for Macintosh. Available for both 68K and
PowerMacs, the first release includes: a fully-threaded, full service Web
(http) server; native Open Transport support for maximum performance and
unrestricted simultaneous users; full support for CGIs and ACGIs; 14
Agents which provide the functions of CGIs but are fully integrated into
the servers for better performance; multi-homing support for multiple
domain names on one machine; and security features, including:
prohibiting access by domain name or IP address; configuring user groups;
and changing user access control without restarting.
Pictorius will be adding new servers including Mail (SMTP and POP3), FTP,
Finger, DNS, News, List and features, such as database connectivity and
SSL v3.0 support, regularly over the next few months. All servers are
available free of charge and can be downloaded from the Pictorius web
site (www.pictorius.com). Pictorius will be making the complete source
code to the Net Servers available with Pictorius Net Builder, a product
for those wanting to create custom Inter/intranet applications and
dynamic web sites.
Webmasters and System Administrators, with little configuration, will
soon be able to quickly and easily switch from several resource-intensive
server applications to the single Pictorius Net Servers application. The
Pictorius Net Servers can be used as the base platform on which to run
net-based applications without the overhead associated with independent
servers, CGIs and plug-ins.
Pictorius Net Servers Agents replace the need for CGIs by providing
specific Internet and intranet functionality. Agents are easier to build
than a CGI Script and existing agents can be added, removed and
configured without restarting the server. The most popular Agents are
supplied including: image mapping, text/graphic counters, date & time and
others (a complete list, with descriptions, is attached below). Pictorius
Net Servers also offer full support for existing and new CGIs and ACGIs.
Because they are compiled directly into the server application, and do
not run as external applications, Agents offer better performance and
seamless integration with the server. All agents can be edited with a
specific start and stop date. This means that users can specify a date
for the agent to become active and/or a date for it to become inactive.
Agents extend server functionality with easy-to-use dialog boxes that
allow users to add custom, dynamic content to their Web pages.
Pictorius Net Servers contain layers of object-oriented code for
functions that are consistent across the servers such as security,
preferences, logging and threading. This means lower overhead and reduced
administration. The end result is low profile, robust servers with
powerful built-in functionality.
System Requirements
Pictorius Net Servers require a 68030 or higher Macintosh computer, Open
Transport version 1.1 and System 7.5.3 (with Thread Manager installed). A
complete installation of the Pictorius Net Servers will require 6.5 MB
disk space for full install, including online documentation and requires
a minimum of 8 MB RAM to run.
Pictorius Net Servers are available immediately and can be downloaded
from the Pictorus web site at www.pictorius.com. Further information is
also available via e-mail at <sales@pictorius.com>. Logos and screen
shots are available on request.
Pictorius Inc. develops, publishes and supports the Prograph CPX
development environment and a family of Inter/intranet and
client/servedevelopment tools. Pictorius is a privately held company r
based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
# # #
- - - - - -
Pictorius Net Server Agents List
Pictorius Net Servers Agents are similar in function to CGIs, but are
compiled directly into the server application for better performance and
ease of use. Agents extend server functionality with easy-to-use dialogs
that let users add custom, dynamic content to their Web pages. Following
is a list of the Agents included with Pictorius Net Servers:
Date Agent - Returns the current date. Allows administrator to specify
exactly how to build the date string using pop-ups.
Time Agent - Returns the current time. Allows administrator to specify
exactly how to build the time string using pop-ups.
Countdown Agent - Returns the amount remaining until a certain event/date
occurs. For example, there are xx number of days until Christmas.
Time of Day Agent - Returns a string appropriate to the time of day such
as "Good Morning". Allows administrator to specify different strings to
return at different times.
Image Counter Agent - Keeps a running count of hits to a web page and
returns a GIF or JPEG picture of the count. Allows administrator to
specify the type of picture and number of digits to return as well as to
paste in pictures for the number 0 - 9 that will be used to generate the
image.
Text Counter Agent - Keeps a running count of hits to a web page and
returns a string with the count. Allows administrator to specify the
number of digits to return.
Imagemap Agent - Like a traditional imagemap CGI, goes to a URL when a
portion of an image is clicked on. Allows administrator to load an image
and graphically assign rectangles, circles, and points URLs.
Environment Agent - Returns a user environment variable such as User
Name, browser type or host address.
Random Agent - Returns different HTML text based on odds specified by the
administrator. Allows administrator to enter or paste in HTML and enter
percentages. For example, a contest is being run by the administrator.
The individuals browsing this Web site and playing the contest will click
a box labeled "Clues." Each time this is done this agent returns HTML
text based on the percentages specified.
Redirect Agent - Redirects user to different URLs based on their browser
type. Allows administrator to use wildcards to detect browser types.
Form to File Agent - Allows elements of a form and environment variables
to be appended to a file. Useful for adding an on-line bulletin board or
creating a file that will later be imported into a database. Allows
administrator to build a template and specify where form parameters and
environment variables should be inserted. For example, a form is on a Web
page for those who wish to have a free sample product sent to them. The
first field they enter information into is their name; (parameter 1), the
second their address; (parameter 2), and the third their e-mail address;
(parameter 3). Each time the form is submitted the information for the
name, address, and e-mail address fields (Parameters 1, 2, and 3) are
retrieved into a file which may then be input into a database or other
storage systems. The field parameters may be in whatever order is
required by the database or other storage device; i.e. Parameter 3 can be
before Parameter 1.
HTML Agent - Returns text to a Web page. This agent allows an
administrator to use text repeatedly by referring to one agent. Should
this text ever need editing, the agent would be opened, edited, the
Server updated, and all entries of this text updated accordingly. For
example, a company's address may be mentioned on several Web pages. If
the address changed, the appropriate HTML Agent text need only be edited,
and all instances to it would be updated.
HTML Page Alias Agent - Is a convenient way of providing an alternate
description of an HTML Address reference. For example, if your company's
web pages provided an easy mechanism to return to the home page, then
changing the location or name of your home page would necessitate a
change in every document containing a reference to it. With the HTML
Alias Agent, all you do is create a separate file, which is the target of
the reference, and place within it the HTML Alias Agent metatag. The
reference provides a link to the metatag and the agent itself provides
the link back to the home page. With this mechanism you have a method by
which you can change multiple links from one central, easily updated
location.
HTML File Agent - Returns a file to a Web page. This agent allows an
administrator to use an HTML file repeatedly by referring only to the
agent. Returning a file through an agent saves duplication time that
could occur in creating the file again on another Web page or site. It
also saves editing time should the file require changes. Since the agent
refers to a specific file in a predetermined location, editing the file
would edit the Web page or site. The file must be of HTML type.
mac.1727madamov,
CLARIS EMAILER 1.1 FREE OVER INTERNET
Claris Corporation is now distributing Claris Emailer 1.1, the
award-winning email manager for Mac OS, free of charge over the Internet
for a limited time as part of its aggressive strategy to increase market
share in the electronic mail software category.
Claris also announces the impending availability of Claris Emailer 2.0
for Mac OS, expected to ship in early 1997, and Claris Emailer 2.0 for
Windows, slated for availability later in 1997.
For people who use Internet service providers (ISPs), Intranets, America
Online, and CompuServe, Claris Emailer is an efficient way to conduct
email communication, manage email overload, and share information across
computing platforms and email software applications.
Winning In A Competitive Market
"Hundreds of thousands of people are using Claris Emailer today, and many
more can benefit from it. By offering Claris Emailer 1.1 free of charge
for a limited time over the Internet, we are encouraging people to try it
and intend to expand the installed base significantly," said Guerrino De
Luca, president, Claris Corporation. "By making it so easy to try Claris
Emailer, we are confident users will find it the best solution."
How and When To Download
Claris will offer Claris Emailer 1.1 free on its web site, software.nets
web site and CNETs DOWNLOAD.COM until Claris Emailer 2.0 becomes
available. The offering and download instructions for Claris Emailer 1.1
will be posted at:
<http://www.claris.com/products/claris/emailer/enquirer/>
Pricing and Availability
Claris Emailer 2.0 for Mac OS will begin shipping in early 1997 for an
estimated retail price (ERP) of $49. The education estimated retail price
(EERP) is $39. With proof of purchase and an in-box coupon users of
previous versions of Claris Emailer, the Apple Internet Connection Kit
and Eudora Pro with receive a $10 rebate from Claris. This offer will be
extended to users of Eudora Pro with proof of purchase. Pricing for
Claris Emailer for Windows is not available at this time.
mac.1725madamov,
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 15:18:05 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Mailing List for Classic Macs
Message-ID: <961108151804_136926764@emout13.mail.aol.com>
This announcement is from:
<hitz@hitzmedia.com> (Hitz)
Announcing A New Mailing List - Classic Macs
Classic Macs is devoted exclusively to pre-Quadra Macintoshes by Apple.
If you use anything from a Macintosh 128 to a Color Classic, a Mac II to
an '030 LC, Classic Macs is for you. Classic Macs is a moderated list
requiring your participation.
We need your stories, help tips, how-to articles, software reviews and
any other editorial contribution you can think of. This is a publication
by classic Mac users for classic Mac users.
Do you have technical questions regarding your classic Mac or classic
software? Classic Macs is for you. You can ask questions, make comments,
and share information with other Mac users with the new Classic Macs List.
Being a classic Mac user doesn't mean that you don't have an '040 or a
PowerMac. It means you recognize the exceptionally long-term value of all
Macs, especially since the Mac Plus. While older IBM PC's (even '386's)
are quickly reaching the computer graveyard, classic Macs continue to
serve, hold much of their value, and still attract new and old users
alike.
To subscribe to Classic Macs, send e-mail requesting a subscription to
<classicmacs@hitznet.com>. You will receive a confirmation and
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Join us!
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mac.1731madamov,
TidBITS#353/11-Nov-96
=====================
Now that we've finished our Halloween candy, it's time to focus on
news like PageMill 2.0 shipping, Claris distributing Emailer 1.1
for free, a new version of ShrinkWrap, and a problem with the new
Quicken 7. We are also pleased to announce that we now have all
past TidBITS issues converted into HTML, plus Adam shares comments
from last week's article about Internet directory services, and
Tonya reviews Spell Catcher, Casady & Greene's general-purpose
spelling and writing tool.
Topics:
MailBITS/11-Nov-96
The Complete TidBITS on the Web
Directory Services Redux
Spell Catcher: Catch-all Utility for Writers
<http://www.tidbits.com/tb-issues/TidBITS-353.html>
<ftp://ftp.tidbits.com/pub/tidbits/issues/1996/TidBITS#353_11-Nov-96.etx>
Copyright 1996 TidBITS Electronic Publishing. All rights reserved.
Information: <info@tidbits.com> Comments: <editors@tidbits.com>
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tidbits.353mac.1728madamov,
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996 16:11:14 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Let's Move to Maine
Message-ID: <961111161113_1982648088@emout15.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
Robert Godfrey, <quoddy@quoddyloop.com>
On November 6, I attended a Governor's Regional Conference on Small
Business in downeastern Maine. Governor Angus S. King, Jr--a political
independent, successful businessman, and innovator of streamlined Maine
government--enumerated a list of 10 things that the attending
businesspeople could do that would help them in their enterprises.
First on the list was, "Get a computer. I got a Mac. You can always get a
Windows95. It's pretty easy--about as easy as an '87 Mac"
The Maine state motto, "Dirigo!" (I lead!), might be appropriately used
by Apple Computer.
Robert Godfrey
<godfrey@quoddyloop.com>
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mac.1729madamov,
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 1996 00:53:20 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: ActiveX for Macintosh
Message-ID: <961112005319_1715119951@emout11.mail.aol.com>
<bcampbell@i-strategies.com> (Bruce Campbell)
Keyword: Market by market, Internet
This tidbit is from:
Here's a piece of news from the PartBank about the ActiveX plug in and
SDK for Mac.
ActiveX For the MacOS - Available Now
Microsoft has released the ActiveX SDK for the Macintosh, allowing
browsers to automatically download ActiveX controls when viewing a web
page. We got it working in Cyberdog and Netscape Navigator! [MacOS]
<http://www.partbank.com/activate/issues/96/10/macactive.html>
Here is the URL for Microsoft's download
<http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/prog/sdk/mac/mactivex.htm>
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mac.1730madamov,
LEADING MAKER OF PC ANTIVIRUS SOLUTIONS IS INCREASING COMMITMENT TO
MACINTOSH COMMUNITY.
MCAFEE INTRODUCES VIRUSSCAN 2.0 FOR THE MACINTOSH; DOZENS OF NEW FEATURES
ENHANCE SECURITY, EASE OF USE, AND ADMINISTRATION
-Macworld awards 4 STARS to VirusScan 2.0 -VirusScan Priced 30% Less than
SAM -v2.0 Boosts protection against new multi-platform "Macro" viruses
McAfee (Nasdaq:MCAF), the world's leading vendor of anti-virus software,
has released VirusScan 2.0 for the Macintosh, an aggressively priced
anti-virus software package featuring dramatically enhanced anti-virus
security and ease of use. The product, which was originally based upon
source code licensed from Northwestern University, now detects
multi-platform viruses and incorporates over thirty new features.
VirusScan for the Macintosh has evolved dramatically since its
introduction in December 95. Now with v2.0, McAfee has delivered on a
commitment to create an industry-leading anti-virus solution for the
Macintosh. Viruses pose an increasing threat to the Macintosh user
community, especially with the rapid growth in the number of
multi-platform Word Macro viruses.
McAfee, with its 68% worldwide unit market share for standalone DOS and
Windows PC desktops (according to IDC), and 80% of the Fortune 100
licensing McAfee's solutions, is ideally positioned to provide Macintosh
users the most comprehensive detection against multi-platform viruses.
This combined with the excellent foundation technology derived from
Disinfectant and McAfee's commitment to advanced features and
administrability make for a very useable, secure solution.
Multi-platform "Macro" viruses are changing the Macintosh landscape.
10-20 new strains per month have sped up the pace for Mac Antivirus
developers. VirusScan 2.0 customers can freely download regular updates,
which are posted approximately once per month. To facilitate the
deployment of VirusScan's updates, McAfee allows administrators to
distribute task icons by many means including as email attachments. By
simply clicking on the task icon, users can update VirusScan with the
latest virus definition files. Administrators can also distribute task
icons which update end-user configuration files. Additional scripting and
remote distribution options exist.
VirusScan provides complete, automatic and transparent virus protection
for your Macintosh. Conveniently trigger immediate scans from a menu,
button, drag-and-drop icon, or hotkey. Transparent background protection
prevents viruses from entering or activating in your system. VirusScan
can automatically scan on disk insertion, file modification, a
pre-scheduled time, system startup and shutdown. A Configuration Wizard
automatically configures advanced, customized high performance
protection. Task Manager visually presents configuration in one screen
for easy management. VirusScan detects and cleans all categories of
Macintosh virus threats; including conventional, hypercard stack,
Word.Macro, and Trojans. Task Exporting allows peer administrators to
send password-protected configurations, immediate scans, scheduled scans,
and updated virus-definition-files as e-mail attachments.
VirusScan 2.0 includes exclusive features such as:
Configuration Wizard
Drag and drop scanning
AutoScan on file creation/modification
Emails auto update icon
Autolaunch Applescripts upon virus detection
Task Manager
Non-obtrusive operation
Estimated street price of $49.00
All McAfee products, including VirusScan 2.0 for the Macintosh, can be
downloaded in their fully-functional form for free 30 day evaluations.
Evaluation versions are identical to retail versions and contain no time
bombs or encryption.
To learn more about VirusScan 2.0 by McAfee:
Macworld Review:
<http://www.macworld.com/pages/december.96/Reviews.2877.html>
DataSheet: <http://www.mcafee.com/prod/av/vsmac.html>
Press Release: <http://www.mcafee.com/corp/press/073096.html>
Download Free Evaluation version:
<ftp://ftp.mcafee.com/pub/antivirus/english/mac/vsmac20e.hqx>
Download Mac Virus Encyclopedia:
<ftp://ftp.mcafee.com/pub/antivirus/english/mac/vmacdat1.hqx>
..or call for LICENSING information. McAfee is headquartered in Santa
Clara, California and can be reached by phone at (408) 988-3832 or by fax
at (408) 970-9727. McAfee's Web address is <http://www.mcafee.com>.
mac.1732madamov,
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 02:18:08 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Macintosh vs. Windows Installation
Message-ID: <961113021808_1648209966@emout05.mail.aol.com>
<btoback@optc.com> (Bruce Toback)
I imagine that if you posted every message of this type that you
received, you'd be posting practically nothing else. But just in case...
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better, Keyword: Advocacy, Windows
Daymares
This tidbit is from:
Bruce Toback <btoback@optc.com>:>
Once again, I find that some of the best reasons to buy a Macintosh for
home use are contained in the instruction manuals of dual-platform
software.
This weekend, I searched for and finally found Broderbund's excellent
dual-platform educational game, _The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis_. I
note the following:
1. The Windows 3.1 installation section is two pages long. The Win95
installation "section" is a three-page addendum, two of which deal with
setting up Win95's AutoPlay. The Macintosh "installation" section says to
insert the CD and double-click on the game icon -- in other words, don't
install it, just play it.
2. The package includes an 8-page addendum (separate from the Win95
3-page addendum) that is the Windows troubleshooting guide. The
five-sentence Mac troubleshooting guide boils down to: if you have at
least 4.9 MB of memory but you still don't hear sound, turn the volume up.
3. Developers take note: the Windows troubleshooting addendum contains
several dozen telephone numbers for PC hardware vendors. Someone at
Broderbund took the trouble to dig these up so that their customers who
have PCs can get updated drivers more easily.
Incidentally, the game is running on our seven-year-old Mac IIx. It would
not have worked at all on most seven-year-old PCs.
mac.1734madamov,
Cyberdog 1.2 Beta 2 Available on the 'Net
The Beta 2 version of Cyberdog 1.2 is now available for downloading:
http://cyberdog.apple.com/
Here are some of the feature enhancements in this release of Cyberdog:
* Support for transparent GIFs (Power Macintosh version only)
* Greater international and localization support
* Various "cyberbutton" improvements, including transparent and labeled
buttons
* Speed improvements in opening e-mail and news messages
* Better feedback on POP error messages when users check for mail
* Support for importing Claris Emailer address books
* Support for "Paste as Quote" operations and quoting selected text in
messages
For a more complete list of features and a list of bugs that have been
fixed, see the web site given above.
mac.1733madamov,
Apple ATM Network Software to Bring ATM Networking Benefits to Users and
Developers on Today's Mac OS
Licenses Enable Developers to Ship High-Performance ATM Network Cards,
and Native ATM Applications for the Macintosh Platform Using the XTI ATM
API.
CUPERTINO, Calif.,--Nov. 13, 1996Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the
availability of the Apple ATM Network Software for general license by
network interface card and application developers. Apple believes the
licensing of the ATM Network Software will promote the emergence of a new
class of third-party applications and peripherals that take advantage of
the unique features of Asynchronous Transmission Mode (ATM)
network--speed, quality of service guarantees, and scalability--on the
current Mac OS without sacrificing connectivity to the Internet and
existing networks and applications. The Apple ATM Network Software
consists of modular software which is card-independent and provides the
functionality to operate on a standard ATM network.
"Concentrating on the architecture and integration aspects of ATM, Apple
sees the ATM Network Software as an accelerator for the development of
high performance, multimedia, and data applications for the Macintosh
platform," said Phillipe Boulanger, Apple's director of Communications
Products & Technologies. "Apple's modular approach to the ATM Network
Software allows us to provide these enhancements to today's Mac OS so
that a simple, smooth deployment of ATM networks can occur today. With
the ATM Network Software, users can immediately access existing services,
such as file sharing and printing, using LAN Emulation (supporting
AppleTalk and TCP/IP) and Classical IP.
"Building on Apple's strengths in multimedia as demonstrated by the
strong adoption of the QuickTime Media Layer, we believe that licensing
the ATM Network Software will allow developers to bring ATM-enhanced
multimedia products to market more quickly," said Carlos Montalvo, vice
president, Interactive Media Group at Apple. "Many of Apple's key
customers--including Viacom, Disney, BBC, and Industrial Light and
Magic--require the type of network capabilities provided by ATM's traffic
management architecture."
Apple ATM Network Software
The ATM Network Software is a set of software modules that allow:
integration with standard ATM networks (UNI 3.0 and 3.1 signaling);
operation of existing network protocols via LAN Emulation and Classical
IP, including virtual LAN and large packet support; development of
ATM-aware applications using a standards-compliant API; and management of
the ATM end system using a simple, intuitive, fully scriptable user
interface, and standard network management (ILMI). ATM network card
developers write a simple device driver for their hardware in order to
offer this functionality on their cards. The API support is included and
available to any Macintosh system with a network interface card using the
Apple ATM Network Software. Apple has been working with selected
interface and applications developers such as Adaptec, Inc., Integrated
Micro Solutions, Inc., Cinebase Software, and others to refine the ATM
Network Software and APIs.
What is ATM?
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a networking and communications
standard that is connection oriented, scalable in both distance and
speed, and is designed to transport multiple media types: voice, video,
audio, and data. Coupled with the quality of service guarantee and high
performance features, ATM is a technology that brings together the best
features of traditional data networks and high volume, long distance
telephone switching networks. Quality of service guarantee (QoS) refers
to a feature within the ATM specification that allows applications to
request a specific amount of bandwidth, and, if it is available, the
network will reserve it for them. The API will allow a software developer
to use this feature, which is a key component for reliably playing
multimedia data over networks. The ATM API is written to the X-Open XTI
and ATM Forum specifications, and provides the interface, network and OS
integration as an integral part of Apple's ATM Network Software. Any
application written to this API specification is expected to work with
ATM switches and interface cards using Apple's ATM Network Software.
Apple, the Apple Logo, AppleTalk, Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names
mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders, and are hereby acknowledged.
mac.1736madamov,
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 1996 18:45:26 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: "Drop it in your font folder"
Message-ID: <961113184519_1283818417@emout11.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better, Keyword: Advocacy, Windows
Daymares
This tidbit is from:
<shiningfire@earthlink.net> (Christopher West)
I just thought that the following tidbit was something the Evangelist
folks would like to read. This is from the "Readme" file of a TrueType
font:
---------
Installation in Microsoft Windows 3.1 is easy. In Program manager, select
and open the Main program group the double-click on the COntrol Panel
Icon. In Control Panel, double-click on the Fonts icon to open the Fonts
dialog. Click on the Add... button, then select the "3 of 9 Barcode (True
Type)" item in the list of fonts. Depending upon where you originally
installed the font file, you may need to use the Dirctories list to
select the correct directory in order for it to appear in the list. Then
click on the OK button and the font will be installed.
---------
If that is easy, I wonder how they'd classify "Drop it in your 'Fonts'
folder."?
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mac.1735madamov,
Apple Announces Apple Internet Connection Kit 1.2
Apple recently announced release of Apple Internet Connection Kit (AICK)
1.2, an updated version of the popular integrated suite of "best of
class" Apple and third-party Internet access software for the Mac OS.
Apple plans to include the Apple Internet Connection Kit with every copy
of the Mac OS and with every Macintosh computer, further supporting
Apple's commitment to make the Macintosh the easiest-to-use, most media-
rich Internet computing experience right out of the box and to
strengthen the market for your Mac OS Internet products.
AICK 1.2 also includes the following Netscape Navigator plug-ins:
* Apple's QuickTime and QuickTime VR plug-ins
* Macromedia's Shockwave plug-ins for Director, Authorware, and FreeHand
* Netscape's LiveAudio plug-in
* Progressive Networks' RealAudio Player.
New to the Apple Internet Connection Kit 1.2 is Farallon's Look@Me
software, which allows a user to view another user's screen in real time
across the Internet. Another new application is OnBase Technology's
DragNet, which allows users to organize their favorite web sites,
newsgroups, and FTP sites.
For a list of AICK 1.2 components, system requirements, and pricing and
availability, see the AICK press release:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q1/961111.pr.rel.in
ternet.html
mac.1737madamov,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bare Bones Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 1048
Bedford, MA 01730-1048
<http://www.barebones.com>
Contact: Allan Rousselle, VP Sales & Marketing 617/778-3100
<sales@barebones.com>
November 12, 1996
BARE BONES SOFTWARE UPGRADES BBEDIT WITH RELEASE OF 4.0.2.
Natick, MA -- Bare Bones Software, Inc. today announced the release of
version 4.0.2 of BBEdit, their popular and critically acclaimed text
editor for Mac(TM) OS-compatible systems. This new version includes a
variety of enhancements to its feature set and capabilities:
*Startup Items*
When it starts up, BBEdit 4.0.2 will look for a folder named "BBEdit
Startup Items" and open any documents it finds in that folder. While
BBEdit will open a document window for any text file, picture file, or
BBEdit file group in this folder, it will also direct the finder to open
any other document file it finds in the folder, as well. Additionally, if
you place a compiled OSA (AppleScript, or any other OSA-compliant
scripting language) script in this folder, BBEdit will execute the script.
*Improved Hotkey Generation*
The "Set Keys..." command has been improved so that it is easier to
assign key equivalents to extensions that are stored in folders within
the main "BBEdit Extensions" folder. This is particularly convenient when
assigning key equivalents to the BBEdit HTML tools.
*And a Host of Other Changes*
The BBEdit 4.0.2 package includes a number of other enhancements over
previous versions, including: support for Metrowerks' CodeWarrior 9 and
10, additional AppleScript commands, special treatment for text
clippings, and improved compatibility with system-level utilities such as
Quickeys, Keyquencer, Spell Catcher, Thunder 7, and Apollo.
*Free to Current Customers*
Bare Bones Software is pleased to offer a free update to currently
licensed owners of BBEdit 4.0 and 4.0.1. Customers may download an update
package from the "Software Updates" section of Bare Bones Software's web
site, located at <http://www.barebones.com/>.
About BBEdit
----- ------
Since its first commercial release in 1993, BBEdit has established a
following among software developers, HTML authors, Internet users, and
many other Macintosh(R) users who need its plain-text editing and
transformation capabilities, and who value its integration with other
applications and new technologies. BBEdit was the first HTML editor to be
included with the Apple Internet Server Solution, and has become the
weapon of choice for HTML authors and webmasters all over the world, due
in large measure to its power and ease of use.
"BBEdit provides a clean, efficient environment for composing and editing
HTML code," said Margaret Bossen, manager of multimedia production at the
Fallon McElligott advertising agency. "The web sites we produce utilize
advanced technology for high-profile clients, and BBEdit is the only HTML
editing tool available which meets our needs."
BBEdit has an established tradition of technological leadership. It was
the first commercial text editor to integrate with Symantec and Apple
development tools, support emerging technologies such as Apple Guide,
AppleScript, Macintosh Drag and Drop, XTND(TM), PowerTalk, and Internet
integration, and to take advantage of the high performance PowerPC(TM)
processor used in the Power Macintosh(R) platform.
Bare Bones Software invites anyone interested in learning more about
BBEdit to visit their web site at <http://www.barebones.com>>, or to send
e-mail inquiries to <bbsw@barebones.com>.
*Pricing and Availability*
The suggested retail price of BBEdit is US$119. Cross-upgrade options are
available for owners of Adobe PageMill and SiteMill, Claris HomePage,
Metrowerks CodeWarrior, Natural Intelligence's Roaster, and other
qualifying products; contact Bare Bones Software for more information.
BBEdit 4.0 can be purchased through Cyberian Outpost, the MacZone
catalog, the Apple Developer Catalog, MacTech Magazine's Developer Depot,
Full Moon Software, and other resellers, as well as directly from Bare
Bones Software.
*Upgrade Information*
Customers who have purchased version 4.0 or 4.0.1 of BBEdit may upgrade
their copy to version 4.0.2 for free by downloading the 4.0.2 Updater,
available on the Bare Bones Software web site at
<http://www.barebones.com/>. Registered users who purchased any earlier
versions of BBEdit are eligible to upgrade for the price of US$39 plus
shipping. Please contact Bare Bones Software directly for more
information.
==
BBEdit and the Bare Bones Software logo are trademarks of Bare Bones
Software, Inc. Other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective developers.
mac.1739madamov,
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 00:55:06 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
To: Arena@eden.com
Subject: Macintosh Plus is Still Cool
Message-ID: <961115005506_1648530729@emout17.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Why Macs Are Better
This follow-up message is from:
<Arena@eden.com> (Bill Jagitsch)
I thought you'd like to hear about what I did on an old Mac Plus.
After securing a deal to sell it to my friend for my roomate, I decided
to beef it up and give it an overhaul. I downloaded System 7.01 from the
Apple website, transfered it to my Zip drive, plugged the Zip into the
Plus and installed system 7.01 after reformatting the hard drive.
I then installed MacWeb, a great little web browser that allows surfing
on old 8 bit screens sans graphics, Eudora Lite for email and Ircle 2.5
for internet chat. I then plugged in my old Zoom 2400 baud modem that I
purchased in 1991 and surfed the web! I got the latest MacWay digest, and
told all the Mac users on Ircle that I was on a Plus! They couldn't
believe it!
And my friend thought she was going to get a Mac with an old system on it
that wasn't net-ready and could only run old software!
I'll give anybody $1000 who can prove a ten year old PC can do all that.
(OK, maybe not $1000 but I'll let 'em use my Centris 660 AV for a week or
two and try to convert 'em!)
mac.1738madamov,
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 96 16:00:43 +0100
From: Guy Kawasaki <gkawasaki@macway.com>
Subject: MUST READ!!! Johnson Space Center
Message-ID: <199611150001.QAA27151@dnai.com>
Keyword: Market by market, Enterprise
This tidbit is from:
<Carl@JustMe.com> (Carl R. Franklin)
The Inspector General's report about the Macintosh vs. Windows situation
at Johnson Space Center is readable at:
<http://www.MadMansDream.com/FairyTales/IGReport/IGReportTOC.html>
A MacWEEK report is also at:
<http://www.macweek.com/top_stories/news_jsc.html>
It doesn't look like the IG approves of the CIO's "moves." Here's the
summary page:
SYNOPSIS: In 1995, Johnson Space Center's (JSC's) Chief Information
Officer (CIO) selected the Microsoft (MS) Corporation's Windows 95
operating system as the JSC standard for desktop workstations. Windows 95
only operates on International Business Machines (IBM) compatible
personal computers (PCs). All upgrades and replacements of microcomputers
(desktop workstations) used primarily for office automation (OA) would
conform to the established standard. The JSC CIO defined OA so broadly
that it forced replacement of almost all Macintosh workstations except
those used exclusively for laboratory support and highly scientific
functions. Implementation of this policy caused Macintosh users at JSC to
send electronic messages (e-mail) to the NASA Administrator, the NASA
CIO, the NASA Inspector General, and the news media. The Macintosh users
complained that the policy was intended to specifically eliminate all
Macintosh microcomputers at JSC, was not cost effective, and could have a
detrimental effect on NASA's space flight mission.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated this inspection to
assess: (1) compliance with NASA CIO policies and Federal Information
Resources Management (IRM) acquisition statutes and procedures, (2) cost
effectiveness in mandating PC platforms for all OA desktop workstations,
(3) end-users' requirements, and (4) the potential impact on space flight
mission and safety.
We concluded that: (1) the policy decision and its implementation was not
in conformance with the stated NASA CIO policies, (2) the policy decision
was not cost effective and no cost/benefit or life-cycle cost analyses
were conducted to support the replacement acquisitions, (3) JSC did not
conduct information technology (IT) acquisitions with regard to users'
requirements, and (4) a potential exists for a negative impact on space
flight mission and safety.
We recommend that NASA management take steps to assure that JSC
management: (1) take action to comply with NASA CIO and Federal IRM
policies, guidance, and standards; (2) conduct comprehensive end-user
requirements analyses for IT needs; (3) perform cost-benefit and
life-cycle cost analyses, including replacement software acquisition
and/or conversion costs and anticipated training costs prior to
initiating major IT acquisitions; and (4) evaluate the impact on space
flight mission effectiveness and safety prior to replacing
currentlyinstalled equipment and software.
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mac.1740mcule,
Ne razumem se baš u Mac, a prijatelj me zamolio za dve konfiguracije
za DTP, jedna do 5000 dem, druga do 10000 dem.
Molim predlog :).
mc
mac.1741madamov,
Aladdin Systems, Inc. Announces Spring Cleaning(tm), A New Utility
Designed to Clean up Macintosh Hard Drives
Aladdin Systems Acquires New Utility Package
Watsonville, CA-- October 30, 1996-- Aladdin Systems, Inc., developer of
the worldwide Macintosh compression standard, StuffIt, has acquired
LaundroMac from The Excelsior Group. Aladdin is working closely with the
original developer and will release a new version called Spring Cleaning
in November. Spring Cleaning is the first uninstaller for Macintosh users
and helps them to optimize their hard drive by targeting and removing
redundant and unnecessary files, folders, and fonts.
Spring Cleaning's eight utilities search a user's hard drive to safely
uninstall old applications, remove duplicate and unused fonts, find
invalid alias files, trim fat binary applications, find orphaned help
files, and clean out users' Preferences folders.
Spring Cleaning helps to save disk space by tidying up a user's files.
Each utility is designed to search for specific types of files, folders,
or fonts that may be wasting disk space. The utilities include:
MacUninstaller (removes applications and associated titles), Alias
Resolver (repairs invalid aliases), Application Slimmer (slims
applications), Folder Remover (clears empty folders), Font Remover
(removes unnecessary fonts), Help Remover (finds unneeded help and
documentation files), Orphan Adopter (assigns orphans to new
applications), and Prefs Cleaner (cleans out Preferences folder).
MacUninstaller is designed to help a user safely remove an application
and its related files completely to eliminate unneeded, space-wasting
files.
Alias Resolver searches for invalid alias files. (An alias file is a file
that is used to point to another file.) Alias Resolver will repair alias
files found during the search and display any that cannot be repaired.
The user can then delete the files, move them to another location,
redirect the alias, replace the alias, or add it to the Alias Resolver
memory so it will be ignored in future alias searches.
Application Slimmer searches for fat binary programs. Fat binary
applications are programs that contain a full set of program code for
both PowerPC and Motorola 680x0 systems. Depending on whether a user has
a PowerPC or a 680x0 based Macintosh, Application Slimmer will allow the
user to delete the unnecessary code. For example, a Power Macintosh user
could have all 680x0 code removed from their selected applications.
Folder Remover searches for empty folders. Although these folders do not
take up a lot of space, there are limits on the number of files and
folders on any hard disk. Removing the empty folders helps users avoid
reaching this limit, improves file searching speed, and helps clean up a
cluttered hard disk.
Font Remover builds a list of the installed fonts on a computer and
searches for all three types of fonts: bitmap fonts, TrueType outline
fonts, and PostScript font files. Font Remover will group these fonts
into their appropriate families and allow you to work with them
individually or in groups.
Help Remover searches for the most common types of help and documentation
files. A user has a choice of deleting or moving these files to create
more room on their system.
Orphan Adopter finds files that don't have the original application that
created them and lets users assign them to another compatible
application. Then users can open and print these files using their newly
assigned "parent" applications.
Prefs Cleaner searches for Preference files that are no longer needed.
Power Macintosh users tend to accumulate many unneeded Preference files
through installing demonstration software and shareware. Prefs Cleaner
will eliminate these orphaned Preference files.
Availability and Requirements
Spring Cleaning has a street price of $69.95 and will be available in
November from major distributors (Ingram Micro, Merisel), mail order
catalogs and Aladdin Systems directly. Aladdin is offering Evangelistas
an introductory price of $49.95 until the end of 1996. All registered 1.0
users will automatically qualify for a free upgrade to version 2.0. Help
Aladdin develop an even better product by filling out the survey on
Spring Cleaning on the Aladdin web site (www.aladdinsys.com).
Spring Cleaning requires a Macintosh or MacOS compatible computer running
System 7.0 or later. Four megabytes of RAM is recommended. Spring
Cleaning is 680x0 and PowerPC native, and takes advantage of features in
System 7.5 or later.
mac.1742madamov,
SerialWay, the best way to access and share multiple serial devices from
any Mac on Ethernet or LocalTalk network.
SerialWay is a three port RS-232 serial server with Ethernet or LocalTalk
interface allowing any standard serial RS-232 and/or RS- 422 device to
become accessible to all Mac's on the network. All three ports can be
simultaneously accessed and multiple SerialWay units can provide
unlimited devices available for sharing. SerialWay offers the following
benefits:
SerialWay allows easy access to multiple serial data acquisition devices
from any Macintosh on the network. SerialWay works with all popular
Terminal emulation applications such as MicroPhone and Z-Term. Custom
application can be easily designed using development environments such as
HyperCard, SuperCard or databases such as 4D (4th Dimension) and Omnis 7.
With SerialWay EN the sensors and data acquisition points can be up to a
kilometer away from your Mac and you would have access to it like it was
connected directly to your Mac. This is an ideal solution in process
control application and for logging data from various locations.
Port selection can be done from the Chooser or automatically, by linking
an application to a given port. SerialWay is compatible with System 7.x
and 6.x, Open Transport, Power Macintosh, Apple Communication Tool Box.
For Developers interested in writing custom application using SerialWay,
an API is also available.
SerialWay EN (Ethernet version) SRP is $799.00 and SerialWay LT
(LocalTalk version) SRP is $599.00
For more information on SerialWay please visit our web site at
<http://transware.com/transware/sw.html> or contact us via email:
<sales@transware.com>, phone 800-999-6387 or fax 415-903-9544 and we will
be glad to help.
mac.1743madamov,
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 02:46:11 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
To: street@math.sc.edu
Subject: Macintosh is computer for 007
Message-ID: <961116024610_704720150@emout10.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Market by Market, Entertainment
This tidbit is from:
<street@math.SC.EDU> (Scott Street)
I've seen Macs sitting on desks and tables in many television shows
(Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, etc.) in recent years, but these
machines are rarely used on the shows. I was pleasantly surprised last
week while watching Nash Bridges (Friday, 10PM, CBS). A PowerMac was
being used by the police officers to process the sound on a cassette tape
that had suffered water damage. A close up of the screen with its
distinct icons and "Apple Menu" was even shown.
I was even more surprised the next day when I sat down with John
Gardner's new James Bond novel: Cold Fall. In this adventure, Bond's
enemy's are international business men who use PowerMacs "so that we can
work in both Macintosh and Windows environments. That's become essential
these days." Later in the story, an inside agent slips Bond a disk which
he slips into his notebook computer, obviously a Powerbook since he reads
the text file with SimpleText.
I thought you'd be interested in hearing that in fictional situations,
when the characters could have any computer available (or even not yet
available), here are two instances where Macintosh was chosen. Yes, Apple
probably paid CBS and those other shows to have their computers as props,
but I seriously doubt that John Gardner received a dime from Apple. Three
cheers for Gardner and for James Bond!
mac.1744madamov,
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 10:36:12 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: Compaq Price Cuts
Message-ID: <961116103611_671183292@emout16.mail.aol.com>
This tidbit is from:
Michael Mace, <MACE1@applelink.apple.com>
Just in case you're wondering about the impact of Compaq's price cuts:
At $1,499, Apple sells the 160 MHz Mac Performa 6360 -- and we have a
$150 rebate that takes the price even lower.* At $1,599, Compaq says it
now sells the 133 MHz Presario 4704.
At $1,899, we sell the 180 MHz Performa 6400/180 -- and we have a $150
rebate. At $1,899, Compaq now sells the 166 MHz Presario 4712.
At $2,199, we sell the 200 MHz Performa 6400/200 -- and we have a $150
rebate. At $2,199, Compaq now sells the 200 MHz Presario 4716.
So we're still substantially ahead, especially in the below $2,000
category where most customers buy.
But as I've said before, we're not trying to be the low price leader --
things just worked out that way. What we are tyring to be is the value
leader in individual computing. With the easiest computers, most
sophisticated video learning environment, and great enhancements like the
award-winning Avid Cinema, we think we're there.
Mike
Performa Marketing
Apple
These are all estimated US selling prices. Actual retail prices may vary.
Compaq pricing comes from the Compaq web site:
<http://www.compaq.com/newsroom/pr/pr141196b.html>
*Apple rebate is with purchase of an Apple printer and monitor.
________________
Do you believe in Macintosh? Please check out
<http://www.evangelist.macaddict.com/> and join the EvangeList mailing
list by sending an email to <evangelist@macway.com>.
mac.1745madamov,
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 1996 19:02:07 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: PR--Comdex Webcast '96
Message-ID: <961116190206_671229714@emout04.mail.aol.com>
Apple Webcasts Comdex/Fall '96 Live From Las Vegas
When: Nov. 18 - 22, 1996
Where: Comdex/Fall '96, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
What: Apple Computer Inc.'s COMDEX Fall '96 webcast
(http://www.webcast.comdex.com/) will feature COMDEX TV broadcasts, live
chats with industry decision makers, SpyCams, QuickTime clips, VR,
specialized video chats, and much more.
Apple has taken some of the main issues that are being discussed at
COMDEX and invited speakers to participate in COMDEX Webcast chat rooms.
Leading-edge solutions will be discussed with industry leaders.
Here's a current schedule of events and issues:
Monday, November 18--The Internet
What are the architectures and technologies that will take corporations
into the next century? What are the issues users need to be aware of? How
can users make the Internet a better tool for their businesses?
-- 3:00 pm--Dr. Robert Metcalfe, IDG
-- 4:00 pm--Fred Sammantino, Cascade Communications
-- 7:00 pm--John Robb, Interactive Technology Strategies
Tuesday, November 19--Enterprise Solutions
Are users getting the most out of their IT infrastructure? What do all
these alliances mean to corporate America? Is mobile computing an
effective alternative?
-- 3:00 pm--Amy Wohl, Wohl Associates
-- 4:00 pm--Malcom Frank, Cambridge Technology Partners
-- 5:00 pm--Phil Palmintere, enterprise manager, Apple Computer, Inc.
-- 7:00 pm--Geoffery James, author of Business Wisdom of the Electronic
Elite
Wednesday, November 20--Leading Edge Technologies
Future platforms: what are the solutions users need to meet their needs
both today and tomorrow? What about the information appliance--what does
it mean to businesses?
-- 3:00 pm--AIM Alliance/PowerPC Platform discussion
-- 4:00 pm--Curtis Franklin Jr., author of Multimedia Messaging
-- 5:00 pm--Jim Groff, senior vice president and general manager of Apple
Computer's Information Appliance Division
-- 7:00 pm--Dan Ness, MDI Research
Thursday, November 21--Multimedia
What is multimedia's value to businesses? What kind of system do users
need? Will users really use multimedia?
-- 3:00 pm--Alex Adelstein, Netscape
-- 4:00 pm--Tim Bajarin, Creative Strategies Research
-- 5:00 pm--Ralph Rogers & John Alfano, Apple Computer, Inc.
-- 7:00 pm--Lynda Weinman, author of Designing Web Graphics
Friday, November 22--Comdex Wrap-up
-- 10:00 am--Douglas Adams, author of The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Friday, November 22--Small Business
Sure the solutions may be right for Fortune 500 companies, but not all
businesses are that big......yet. What are the right business solution
that are effective and affordable?
-- 11:00 am--Terri Lonier, small business advisor & publisher of Working
Solo
-- 12:00 pm--Ty Griffen, small business owner of www.blackmarket.com
More information on schedules, speaker bio's, and required plug-ins will
be available through links from webcast.comdex.com/.
All event times are Pacific Standard Time. Schedule is subject to change
without notice. Open Chats will take place Monday (11/18/96) through
Thursday (11/21/96) at 2:30-3:00, 6:00-6:30, and 8:00-8:30 pm. Chat
schedules are subject to change without notice. Check
http://webcast.comdex.com/ for updates.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and Quicktime are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand names mentioned are registered
trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders, and are hereby
acknowledged.
mac.1746madamov,
-> #1740, mcule> Ne razumem se baš u Mac, a prijatelj me zamolio za dve konfiguracije
> za DTP, jedna do 5000 dem, druga do 10000 dem.
Wow, za te pare se može štošta kupiti. Ne znam tačne cene, ali bih preporučio
Power Mac 8500/150, bar jedno 64 Mb RAM-a, 2 Gb disk, CD se podrazumeva.
Monitor 21 inč, SuperMatch PressView ili u njegovoj klasi.
mac.1747askripka,
-> #1746, madamov=> ali bih preporučio Power Mac 8500/150
Slažem se, osim što ja smatram da bi trebalo ozbiljno razmisliti
(čitaj: ja preporučujem) 8500/180, dakle još malo bržu mašinu, jer
se bez problema uklapa u pomenutu cifru.
U jeftinijoj varijanti vredi razmisliti o 7600/132.
Da napomenem (što verovatno svi znaju) da u svoje mašine Apple
standardno ugrađuje 8x CD-rom.
mac.1748haevorn,
cene power computinga sa njihovog web-sitea i cene nekih Power Tower 180
kombinacija u html formatu
pc-price.zipmac.1749madamov,
-> #1747, askripka> Slažem se, osim što ja smatram da bi trebalo ozbiljno razmisliti
> (čitaj: ja preporučujem) 8500/180, dakle još malo bržu mašinu, jer
> se bez problema uklapa u pomenutu cifru.
Da, u pravu si, razlika u ceni nije prevelika, a 30 MHz je 30 MHz. B)
mac.1750mcule,
Zahvaljujem na predlozima, preneću
mc
mac.1751madamov,
EMULEX AND TRANSOFT BRING GIGABIT SPEEDS TO DIGITAL VIDEO WITH FIBRE
CHANNEL
SOLUTION FOR MACS
COSTA MESA, Calif., October 23, 1996. . . Emulex Corp. (NASDAQ: EMLX), a
leader in Fibre Channel technology, and Transoft Technology Corp., the
worldIs leading provider of networking solutions for the digital video
and prepress marketplaces, announced today an agreement in which they
have combined their expertise to develop a high-speed Fibre Channel
storage solution for Macintosh computer workstations.
Under the OEM agreement, Emulex will provide its high-performance
LightPulse(tm) Fibre Channel products to Transoft, and Transoft will
license
Macintosh storage software drivers back to Emulex for resale. Fibre
ChannelIs high-speed data transfer rates up to 1.062 Gbps make it ideal
for high bandwidth applications such as real-time digital video editing.
Fibre Channel was recently endorsed as the technology of choice for audio
and video networking within broadcast and post-production facilities by
leading vendors at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
convention
including Hewlett-Packard Company, Tektronix Inc., Avid Technology Inc.
and Panasonic Broadcast and Television Systems Company.
Transoft, the first company to introduce Fibre Channel-based networked
storage for Macintosh systems in the entertainment business, is now able
to provide unprecedented media server performance through its
patent-pending networking concept that enables computers to
simultaneously access network-attached mass storage, removing the
bottleneck caused by slow servers and slow network protocols.
Targeted at the graphics production, motion picture and television studio
production and post-production market segments, TransoftIs StudioBOSS FC
Fibre Channel product line provides a high performance network solution
for PCI-based Macintosh computer systems.
mac.1752madamov,
Stairways releases Anarchie 2.0
Perth, Western Australia -- 15 Nov 1996 -- Stairways Software Pty Ltd,
today announced the release of version 2.0 of Anarchie, its popular
shareware FTP client.
What is Anarchie?
Anarchie is the preeminent FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client for the
Macintosh. It lets you browse Internet FTP sites, upload or download
files, or find files using an Archie search, Mac Search or Site Indexing.
Anarchie is a mature, robust and reliable program suitable for everyone
from power users to Internet novices.
FTP is the Internet standard for transferring files from machine to
machine. There are thousands of public FTP sites with all of manner text
documents, applications and pictures. In particular the Macintosh
community has a couple of major FTP sites with huge collections of
Macintosh software and information. The two major Macintosh FTP sites are
Info-Mac and UMich. The Info-Mac and UMich Macintosh FTP sites have
mirrors (local copies) in most countries.
FTP predates the World Wide Web and is the primary way people upload
files to Web servers. Despite the amazing growth of the Web much useful
information on the Internet is only available via FTP. Finding this
information is often difficult, which is why Anarchie comes with a set of
Bookmarks to all the major Macintosh FTP sites, Archie search, Mac Search
and Site Indexing.
Anarchie is US$10 shareware. Version 2.0 is a free upgrade to registered
users who registered after 1 Jan 1996. Users who registered prior to 1996
can upgrade for US$5.
What is new in Anarchie 2.0?
Anarchie 2.0 comes with lots of new features including the ability to
upload and download folders, an entirely new way to quickly find files on
the major FTP sites, and a host of user interfaces improvements. Anarchie
now comes with even more documentation including an updated Anarchie
Guide and a new Tips window to incrementally teach you the full power
that hides behind the simple user interface.
Features
Mac Search
Tips Window
Folder download
Apple Guide (thanks to Quinn!).
Internet Config support including post processing and firewalls.
SIVC (Simple Internet Version Control) support.
Drag Manager support.
AppleScriptable and Recordable.
Firewall support (SOCKS and Proxy FTP).
MacBinary uploads and downloads.
SITE INDEX support.
Archie query support.
Connectionless FTP.
Comes with bookmarks to many popular sites.
Fetches files from list windows with just a double-click.
Supports UserLands Frontier and MenuSharing.
What Other People Have Said About Anarchie
"I filled up my disk in 20 minutes! Before Anarchie it would take me a
good hour or more to download the same amount of stuff!" - Russell Baird
"Clever touches abound Anarchie is a must have for your Internet tool
kit." - Adam Engst, Jan 1994.
"For most people, Peter Lewis's $10 shareware Anarchie is quite simply
the best FTP client available for any platform." - Adam Engst, May 1996.
Second Place in the Best Scriptable Application category of the Everyday
AppleScript Contest, Jun 1994.
4.5 stars - MacUser, Sep 1994
Outstanding Programming for a Shareware Product, USENet Macintosh
Programming Awards, May 1995.
As seen on TV (MacNeil/Lehrer Show, May&Oct 1994)
As demoed at Apples World Wide Developers Conference, May 1994
Some Features Described in Detail
Mac Search: New in Anarchie 2.0 is Mac Search. Because of the increasing
unreliability of Archie servers, Stairways and Ambrosia Software, Inc are
hosting a server on the Internet which will perform searches of the
Info-Mac and UMich file listings. Mac Search is fast, and it returns the
files referenced according to your local mirror for the Info-Mac or UMich
archives (as you have configured them in Internet Config).
Archie: Anarchie also allows you to find files using Archie. Archie is a
system of big servers that catalogue all the anonymous FTP sites and
allow users to ask where files are stored. Unfortunately, they tend to be
a bit behind the times and they are quite flaky, but they can usually
find a starting point when you have no idea where a file might be. In
general, if you know the file is on a UMich or Info-Mac mirror site
(which is pretty much the case for almost any publicly distributable
shareware or freeware Mac files), then you are better off using a Mac
Search. If they are not on an Info-Mac or UMich mirror but you do know
what server they are on, try a Site Index.
Site Index: If you know part of the name of the file, and which FTP site
it is located on, then you may be able to use the Site Index feature. The
Site Index command asks the server to search for the file. Unfortunately
not all FTP sites support Site Indexing.
Tips: Anarchie is a mature product with a number of features and
shortcuts which may not be obvious. The Tips window is an easy way to
learn some of the depth of the program.
SIVC: Anarchie can periodically query the Simple Internet Version Control
server and it will inform you if a new version has been released.
About Stairways Shareware
Stairways Shareware was founded and is run by Peter N Lewis. Peter
started Stairways to distribute his extensive range of Macintosh Internet
applications.
Peter is probably best known for Anarchie, but he also co-wrote the
Internet Config system with Quinn The Eskimo, he was a programmer on
Metrowerks recent Java release and he also authored the most widely used
FTP server for the Macintosh, NetPresenz. Peter is a prolific author of
high-quality Macintosh software.
Stairways Shareware distributes software using the shareware principles:
try before you buy and minimal or no marketing costs. As a result
shareware costs a fraction of the price of most other commercial software.
Stairways currently has two full-time employees and two part-time
employees.
Contact Information:
Peter N Lewis <peter@stairways.com.au>
Jeremy Nelson, Support <support@stairways.com.au>
Press Contact <contact@stairways.com.au>
World Wide Web <http://www.stairways.com/>
FTP: <ftp://ftp.stairways.com/stairways/>
Phone and FAX contact is not available.
mac.1753madamov,
TidBITS#354/18-Nov-96
=====================
As Adam celebrates his 29th birthday, we learn about Apple's plans
to enter the restaurant business and about new versions of the
online workhorses Anarchie and BBEdit. We have news about a
43.2 Kbps modem technology from AetherWorks and Apple's Open
Transport/PPP. In addition, Tonya reviews Robin Williams's latest
book, and Dan Meriwether discusses how the Web is changing
expectations about how companies are supposed to do business.
Topics:
MailBITS/18-Nov-96
AetherWorks Breaks the Sound Barrier
Web Authoring with Robin Williams
The P-P-Plot Thickens: Open Transport/PPP 1.0
Making Money on the Internet
<http://www.tidbits.com/tb-issues/TidBITS-354.html>
<ftp://ftp.tidbits.com/pub/tidbits/issues/1996/TidBITS#354_18-Nov-96.etx>
Copyright 1996 TidBITS Electronic Publishing. All rights reserved.
Information: <info@tidbits.com> Comments: <editors@tidbits.com>
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tidbits.354mac.1754madamov,
Infini-D 3.5 for Windows Ships
******************************************************************
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
******************************************************************
Contact: Jason Dirks, Marketing Manager
SPECULAR SHIPS WINDOWS(r) VERSION OF INFINI-D(tm) 3.5
Award-Winning 3D Modeling and Animation Software
Now Available for Microsoft Windows 95 & NT and MacOS
(Amherst, MA)--Tuesday, November 19, 1996--Specular International,
Ltd., developer of the popular award-winning 3D animation program
Infini-D, announced today that the Windows version of Infini-D 3.5 is
now available, ten days ahead of the previously announced ship date.
The release of Infini-D 3.5 for Windows heralds SpecularŇs entrance
into the Windows 95 & NT software markets, and brings Infini-DŇs
award-winning combination of intuitive interface design and 3D
animation power to an entirely new population of animators and
designers. 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;
Macworld MagazineŇs World Class Award for ĎBest 3D Modeler/RendererË;
MacUser MagazineŇs EditorŇs Choice Award for ĎBest New 3D
ApplicationË; and Presentations MagazineŇs PresenterŇs Choice Award
for ĎBest Animation Program.Ë
With the release of Infini-D 3.5 for Windows, Specular becomes the
first developer to support Apple ComputerŇs QuickDraw 3D technology on
the Windows platform. Infini-D 3.5 for Windows fully supports
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 also features full support for AppleŇs
QuickTime for Windows, both for saving rendered animations and for
importing movies to use as surface textures, gels and masks, and
backgrounds.
Infini-D 3.5 for Windows incorporates all the features of 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 and lighting effects directly in the 3D environment;
Animated Boolean rendering, the ability to use any 3D shape as a tool
to carve into 3D objects, allowing the easy creation of complex 3D
models and animations; and ShadowCatchers(tm), a unique feature
allowing the shadow of an object to be saved in the alpha channel for
seamless compositing over background images and video. The addition of
significantly faster ray-tracing (up to 500% faster), plus
transparency in all shading modes, safe title and safe action
indicators, and many user interface enhancements has considerably
broadened the scope of Infini-DŇs capabilities while maintaining its
stability, integration, and intuitive interface.
ĎCompared to other Windows 3D applications costing thousands more,
Infini-D 3.5 is faster, easier and more friendly.Ë--Peter Lin, Online
Designs
ĎFinally, the easiest to use 3D application lives on Windows.
Rejoice!Ë--Matt Neutra, MBit Studio
Major Features of Infini-D 3.5:
* Animated Boolean Rendering
* Integrated Animated Lens Flares (SuperFlares)
* Powerful Spline-Based Modeler
* SplineForm(tm) Animation
* Intuitive Interface
* Robust Velocity Graphs
* Unlimited Layered Image Mapping
* Photo-realistic Rendering
* Powerful Event-Based Sequencer
* Editable Motion Paths
Pricing and Availability:
Infini-D 3.5 for Windows is available as of November 19, 1996.
Suggested Retail Price is $649 in the US.
(For international pricing and availability, contact Elisabeth
Nuboer-Ranjhan, International Marketing Manager at Specular.)
Company Information:
Since 1990, Specular has been developing world-class 3D animation
and graphic design 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, Presentations, and
many others
Contact Information:
For more information about Infini-D 3.5 for Windows, Specular, or
other 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) and the Specular Logo are trademarks of
Specular International, Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark, and
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Apple and
Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners. (c)1996 Specular
International. All rights reserved.
mac.1755madamov,
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 16:41:12 -0500
From: MacWay@aol.com
Subject: HotDog Web Editor relies on Macintosh
Message-ID: <961119164112_1385192396@emout19.mail.aol.com>
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<scousins@ozemail.com.au> (Simon Cousins - Realware Systems)
Sausage Software is the Aussie software house that publishes the
super-hot Windows-only HTML editor, HotDog.
Visit their site, however, and read that the _real_ work for their own
(excellent) homepage is created on PowerMacintosh:
<http://www.sausage.com.au/geek.htm>
mac.1756madamov,
Live Object Containers Hold Their Own
The first Live Object containers have begun shipping, and enthusiasm is
running high for "hold everything" OpenDoc software. ("Containers," for
those not familiar with OpenDoc lingo, are pieces of software--either
Live Objects or conventional applications--that have been designed so
that users can add new functionality simply by dragging and dropping
Live Objects or other compatible software components into the software.)
Developer Todd Cash (tcash@incom.net) recently talked about his
impressions of Live Objects and OpenDoc after attending Apple's Los
Angeles Developer Roadshow: "I think [OpenDoc] has to be one of the
coolest things to hit the Mac since QuickTime. The demo of WAV [a word
processor implemented as a Live Object] knocked my socks off--it worked
great with a spreadsheet part and a 3D graph part embedded in it. I'm
definitely going to look into the parts market."
This month Nisus Software released Nisus Writer 5.0, the first
commercially-available word processing application that is also a Live
Object container. Product Manager Joe Kissell talked about the
advantages that it offers users: "If users want enhanced table
capabilities, they just drag and drop another company's table object
into a document. The Nisus Writer CD includes several of the hottest
Live Objects available." For an overview of new Nisus Writer features,
see Nisus's web page:
http://www.nisus-soft.com/5.0_features.html
For those of you interested in turning your applications into
containers, check out the recently announced OpenDoc Internet Adapter
(ODIA), a suite of tools that provides you with an easy way to add
dynamic Internet content to an application. (This set of APIs works well
with Cyberdog.) You can now download this tool's Developer API draft
documentation, public headers, and static library from this Apple FTP
site:
ftp://opendoc.apple.com/opendoc/autolicense/ODIADowload.sit.hqx
For the latest developer information on OpenDoc, go to the following
site:
http://opendoc.apple.com/dev/devwhatsnew.html
mac.1757madamov,
Apple Enhances MAE for Sun and HP Workstations
At Comdex, Apple introduced an enhanced version of Macintosh Application
Environment (MAE). This innovative software product brings the
functionality and ease-of-use of the Mac OS to SPARCstations from Sun
Microsystems and workstations from Hewlett-Packard that run popular
versions of the UNIX operating system.
Like its predecessor, MAE 3.0 enables users of these UNIX-based
workstations to run off-the-shelf Macintosh applications, but the new
version is even faster, easier, and more flexible to use. Specific
enhancements include the following:
* Emulator performance that's up to 20 percent faster
* Optimized remote X graphics performance
* Additional ease-of-use features such as AppleScript, Apple Guide,
Drag-and-Drop, and PC Exchange
* Multiple Independent Volumes (MIVs), which let users represent any
UNIX directory or file system as a hard disk volume on the Macintosh
desktop
* Floating license management that uses the popular FLEXlm floating
license manager to let system administrators more flexibly manage and
monitor MAE licenses
* File-sharing security improvements
* Improved control over AppleSingle/AppleDouble Format handling for
better UNIX file integration
* MS-DOS floppy and CD, Photo CD, and ISO9660 CD compatibility
MAE 3.0 will be available December 2, 1996, for the retail price of U.S.
$459 through the Apple Developer Catalog or directly from Claris at 800-
293-6617 ext. 1399 in the U.S. or 800-361-6075 ext. 1221 in Canada.
To obtain a free 30-day evaluation copy, e-mail support, or more product
details, see the MAE web site:
http://www.mae.apple.com
You can also read the complete MAE press release on the web:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q1/961118.pr.rel.ma
e.html
mac.1758madamov,
Multimedia Leaders Join Apple in QuickTime 2.5 for Windows Development
Apple just announced that Adobe, Broderbund, Cinebase, Intergraph, and
Equilibrium have joined the third-party codevelopment team of QuickTime
2.5 for Windows (QT 2.5-Win). Macromedia, Media 100, and Truevision are
also continuing their close relationship with Apple in accelerating the
development of QT 2.5-Win, which has now entered alpha testing six weeks
after work on the original code began.
Engineers from all eight companies will be collaborating with Apple to
build key elements of the QT 2.5-Win product, including video frame
grabbing, NT multiprocessor support, memory management, media
compression, and decompression, as well as the high-performance playback
necessary to ensure broadcast and professional adoption. In addition to
the eight codevelopers listed, a total of 47 leading hardware and
software developers have endorsed QuickTime as a multimedia deployment
and content creation architecture on Windows 95 and Windows NT. This
wide-ranging industry support also follows a recent "PC Graphics Report"
written by Omid Rahmat, vice president of Jon Peddie Associates
(Tiburon, California), which noted that "QuickTime 2.5 has all the
makings of a media architecture for sound and video without equal in the
PC world."
For a complete list of supporting developers and more details on the
QuickTime standard, see the complete press release:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q1/961118.pr.rel.qu
icktime.html
mac.1759madamov,
Apple Introduces a High-Capacity LaserWriter Printer
To address the needs of corporate and education customers with extensive
paper-handling requirements, Apple just announced the LaserWriter 12/640
PS Plus, a high-capacity, cross-platform laser-printing solution. This
printer solution bundles the LaserWriter 12/640 PS with 12 MB of
installed memory, the LaserWriter 12/640 PS 500-Sheet Cassette and
Feeder, and the LaserWriter 12/640 Duplex Printing Unit into a single
box. This solution is priced much lower than if the individual
components were purchased separately, but the printer and its options
will continue to be made available individually for those users with
less demanding requirements.
This product will be available in December 1996 through Apple-authorized
resellers in the United States and certain international regions. The
LaserWriter 12/640 PS Plus and options are expected to sell in the
United States at the following prices:
LaserWriter 12/640 PS Plus: $2,195
LaserWriter 12/640 PS Envelope Cassette: $149
LaserWriter 12/640 PS Face-Up Output Tray: $49
LaserWriter 12/640 PS Toner Cartridge: $120
For detailed product specifications, see the complete press release:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q1/961118.pr.rel.lw
12-640.html
mac.1761madamov,
Apple Licenses Brand to "Apple Cafes"
Apple just named Mega Bytes International a licensee of its trademark.
Mega Bytes is chartered with developing high-tech theme restaurants
bearing the name "Apple Cafe" and the Apple logo worldwide. The first
site is scheduled to open in Los Angeles in late 1997. The company's
identity will be interwoven into every aspect of the restaurant, and it
should provide a great showcase for Apple-compatible software and
hardware products. Emphasis will be placed on multimedia and the
Internet. From every table, guests can order food, sample the hottest
CD-ROM discs, have one-click Internet access to entertainment sites, and
videoconference with nearby tables--and, eventually, with guests in
Apple Cafe locations around the world.
For more details, see the complete press release:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q1/961107.pr.rel.im
ap.html