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MAC OS [1] New Releases: AppleShare IP, Apple Network Assistant, Power Macintosh 4400 Update [2] Mac OS Technical Notes [3] Technical Q&As Published This Week [4] New Mac OS Listings in the Tech Info Library [5] Mac OS Tool News: ZCurve Software, VSE, Red Rock Software, Taylor Design, DataViz
JAVA [6] Apple to Distribute Zero G's InstallAnywhere Now [7] Symantec Detects a Java Virus
INTERNET [9] AppleShare IP 6.0 Allows Application-Level Fault Detection [10] Webmaster Tool News: StarNine Technologies, Men & Mice, Foresight
Solutions
HARDWARE [11] Apple Launches Easy-to-Use Online iMac Support [12] New Hardware Listings in the Tech Info Library [13] Third-Party Hardware News: Stalker Software, inADA, World Language Resources, Green Mountain Software
COMPANY NEWS [14] MacMall Gets US$ 4 Million in iMac Orders [15] iMac Survey Shows Switchover Signs
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES [16] Advertising Discounts on Applelinks.Com [17] An Opportunity to Showcase Server Solutions
EVENTS [18] FileMaker Pro Hands-On Training Seminars
OTHER [19] Online Registration Details [20] Compatibility Testing Labs Open to Premier and Select Members [21] New Shareware Developer Mailing List [22] FileMaker Plug-ins: Waves In Motion [23] FileMaker Developer Poll
---------------------------------------- MAC OS ---------------------------------------- [1] New Releases: AppleShare IP, Apple Network Assistant, Power Macintosh 4400 Update
AppleShare IP 6.0 is a significant upgrade to Apple's award-winning Mac OS server software and file-server suite. Version 6.0 supports Sherlock server-side searching, a single administration and security system, Windows clients, and IMAP mail services. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/1998/aug/24ana.html
On August 24, a trial version of Apple Network Assistant 3.5 was released. Apple Network Assistant 3.5 makes it easy to manage a group of networked Mac OS-based computers from a central location over TCP/IP and AppleTalk networks. This trial version has the same features as the full version, but it can only be used for 30 days after installation. http://swupdates.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/lister.pl?Apple_Support_Area/Apple_ Software_Updates/US/Macintosh/Misc/Network_Assistant_3.5_Trial/
The Power Macintosh 4400 Update contains two patches for Mac OS 8.1. The first patch corrects a memory corruption problem (associated with the Mac OS Extended Format, or HFS+) that can prevent a system from restarting after it's been upgraded to Mac OS 8.1. The second patch corrects an obscure problem with the ATA Manager, which can prevent the system from responding when the mouse pointer moves. http://swupdates.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/lister.pl?Apple_Support_Area/Apple_ Software_Updates/US/Macintosh/System/CPU_Specific_Updates/4400_and_7220/
---------------------------------------- [2] Mac OS Technical Notes
Technical Notes provide you with the latest technical documentation on Apple technologies and system updates, changes to Inside Macintosh, and programming tips. http://developer.apple.com/technotes/
---------------------------------------- [3] Technical Q&As Published This Week
Technical Q&As include information on new Apple technologies, programming tips, code snippets, and FAQs written by Apple's technical support engineers. http://developer.apple.com/qa/
NEW ME08: Temporary Memory
UPDATED TB39: Appearance Versions
---------------------------------------- [4] New Mac OS Listings in the Tech Info Library
Apple's Technical Information Library (TIL) is a central listing of product information, technical specifications, and troubleshooting tips for Apple products. http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/Changes
APPLESHARE IP 6.0 What's New (#24572) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24572
General FAQ (#24570) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24570
Troubleshooting Mail Service (#24575) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24575
Specifications and Limits (#24578) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24578
OTHER Location Manager 2.0: Scripting (#24586) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24586
ARA 3.0.1 Client Updater: Read Me (#30716) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30716
Disk First Aid 8.2.1: Restarting iMac When Quit Is Normal (#58048) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58048
Hard Disk Driver: Identifying It and Ensuring Compatibility (#24585) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24585
ClarisWorks: Using AppleScript to Create a New Document (#30723) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30723
---------------------------------------- [5] Mac OS Tool News: ZCurve Software, VSE, Red Rock Software, Taylor Design, DataViz
ZCurve Software has extended its special offer of US$ 29.95 for Visual MacStandardBasic through October 31. This product expands upon BASIC's easy-to-learn format, making it easy for users to integrate sound, speech, color graphics, sprite animation, and movies into applications. http://www.zcurve.com
VSE File Pirate from Voget Selbach Entertainment (VSE) is a unique tool that allows you to find the hidden resources stored on hard disks: pictures, icons, sounds, text, and more. It's able to extract those resources from the resource fork of any application, then save them in the appropriate format. http://vse-online.com/order
TRAQtix V1.1 from Red Rock Software is an Internet-based time and project tracking solution. TRAQtix can now be deployed on Windows or Mac OS servers with full cross-platform file compatibility. Other new features include time-entry browsing and editing in the integrated desktop timer and customized invoicing capabilities. http://www.traqtix.com
Taylor Design just launched DataLink: The Prograph Pages, a new web site dedicated to the Prograph programming language. This site includes Prograph information, freeware source code toolkits, the freeware Prograph Classic IDE, and links to other web-based Prograph resources. http://www.taylor-design.com/DataLinkindex.html
MacLinkPlus Deluxe 10.0 from DataViz allows Macintosh users to move hundreds of file formats between Macintosh and Windows computers. This new version includes decoding and decompression, a sleek new user interface, updated viewing technology, and new translators. http://www.dataviz.com
MacOpener 4.0 and Conversions Plus 4.5 from DataViz now support the Windows 98 platform. These are the only utilities of their kind to support the new Mac OS disk format for large volume media, Mac OS Extended Format (also called HFS+). Users can read, write, and format these media on a PC with either of these products. http://www.dataviz.com
---------------------------------------- JAVA ---------------------------------------- [6] Apple to Distribute Zero G's InstallAnywhere Now
Apple will distribute Zero G Software's InstallAnywhere Now utility with the Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) Software Development Kit (SDK) for no charge. InstallAnywhere Now allows you to build installers on the Mac OS that can run on any Java-enabled platform, including Mac OS, Windows, and UNIX. http://www.installanywhere.com/ianow/apple http://www.apple.com/pr/library/1998/aug/25zerog.html
---------------------------------------- [7] Symantec Detects a Java Virus
Symantec, a maker of antivirus software, has spotted a Java virus that replicates itself across any machine running the Java Virtual Machine. When this virus finds a Java class file, it inserts itself into it. Symantec has posted a Norton AntiVirus update for this Java virus on its web site. http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/data/javaapp.strangebrew.html
Web Design 101 from Macromedia is a new educational tool suite for institutions that offer web design courses. It includes six hours of hands-on course curricula for each of Macromedia's award-winning web design tools -- Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, and FreeHand -- including sample files and project assignments. It also includes full-featured 90-day versions of these products and free instructor seminars. http://www.macromedia.com/macromedia/events/webdesign101
Macromedia is also offering a free update to FreeHand, its popular design software. Available September 1, FreeHand 8.0.1 helps designers publish their content on the web and in print by supporting the open Flash 3 file format standard and providing full compatibility with Adobe Photoshop 5. http://www.adobe.com/
Macromedia and Allaire Corporation have further integrated Macromedia Dreamweaver and Allaire Cold Fusion through a new set of Cold Fusion objects for Dreamweaver. The new objects allow Dreamweaver users to incorporate dynamic data into their web sites and build web applications without complicated programming. The new objects will be available this month for free downloading from these web sites: http://www.dreamweaver.com http://www.allaire.com
Illustrator 8.0 from Adobe is an innovative upgrade that boasts improved productivity and ease of use. Illustrator 8.0, together with Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, ImageReady, and Premiere software, forms a tightly integrated suite of graphics tools for print, web, and video production. http://www.adobe.com
iView Multimedia 3.3 is the only program to offer 3DMF cataloging. It also imports, displays, and catalogs PageMaker, Painter, Live Picture, Canvas, FreeHand, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PICT, GX, BMP, Targa, and EPS files. Content creators can include iView Multimedia on their CDs without paying royalties. http://www.scriptsoftware.com
---------------------------------------- INTERNET ---------------------------------------- [9] AppleShare IP 6.0 Allows Application-Level Fault Detection
Apple is providing direct support for Sophisticated Circuits' Rebound and PowerKey Pro server reliability devices in Apple's new AppleShare IP 6.0, giving users built-in application-level fault detection in addition to the standard system-level fault detection. http://www.sophisticated.com/
The StarNine Developer Program provides free technical and marketing assistance to developers of plug-ins and CGIs for the WebSTAR for Mac OS web server. The program includes a new WebSTAR Developer Toolkit, the latest information on WebSTAR API (W*API) server compliance and implementation, access to a community of experts, WebSTAR API-specific discussion lists, and marketing support. http://dev.starnine.com/
DNS Expert for Mac OS from Men & Mice is a revolutionary DNS analysis and problem-solving tool for Internet service providers (ISPs) and IT professionals. This tool offers fast and comprehensive error tracking and provides easy-to-understand solutions to complex DNS problems. It analyzes DNS records on all DNS servers running Mac OS, UNIX, Windows, and other operating systems. A "lite" version is available for small businesses. http://www.menandmice.com
DataWave 3.0 from Foresight Solutions is a collection of 4th Dimension methods and forms and a plug-in that allows any 4th Dimension database to be published on the web with no custom coding. http://www.foresight.com
---------------------------------------- HARDWARE ---------------------------------------- [11] Apple Launches Easy-to-Use Online iMac Support
Apple has launched an innovative online iMac support site that gives iMac customers easy access to information about their computers, peripherals, and accessories, 24 hours a day. http://www.apple.com/support/imac
---------------------------------------- [12] New Hardware Listings in the Tech Info Library
Several documents were posted to Apple's Technical Information Library (TIL) this week. You may also want to check out the Apple Spec Database, a collection of Apple Product specifications collected from the TIL and other sources. http://support.info.apple.com/info.apple.com/applespec/applespec.taf
IMAC Using Multiple Internet Access Configurations (#24550) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24550
Game Controller Support (#22231) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n22231
Using Multiple Internet Configurations (#58045) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58045
Using Multiple Internet Access Configurations (#24550) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24550
"Disk Locked" Message When Installing FaxSTF (#24561) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24561
ISP Compatibility With V.90 Specification (#58046) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58046
Sharing Peripherals Over a Network (#24551) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24551
Type of Memory to Order to Upgrade RAM and VRAM (#58007) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58007
Restarting iMac When Quit Is Normal (#58048) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58048
OTHER CPUs PowerBook G3 Series: No Sound After Sleep (#30724) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30724
Power Macintosh G3: PATHWORKS Error on Startup (#30706) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30706
Power Macintosh 4400: "System Enabler 4400" in About This Computer (#30721) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30721
PERIPHERALS PC Compatibility Card: Using GV Modems (#24564) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24564
USB: Third-Party Keyboards May Not Have Command, Option Keys (#24566) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24566
Multiple Scan 15 AV Display: Popping Sound When Powered On (#24553) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24553
Drive Setup: No ATA Driver v3.x for 68K Macs (#30710) http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30710
---------------------------------------- [13] Third-Party Hardware News: Stalker Software, inADA, World Language Resources, Green Mountain Software
Stalker Software has announced a five-user license for its PortShare Pro device-sharing application geared toward iMac users and a 20 percent discount off its SCSIShare program from now until December 1, 1998. http://www.stalker.com
The RAMDISK PCI card from inADA and Yano Electric Co. is now available. It features high-speed data access, plug-and-play actuation, SCSI Manager 4.3 compatibility, and a 2 GB capacity. http://www.iijnet.or.jp/pastel/in_ada/index.html
World Language Resources, suppliers of software and hardware for language learning and translation, is now offering nearly 30 language-specific keyboards for both PC and Macintosh systems. http://www.worldlanguage.com
Green Mountain Software just announced Palm Pilot and Windows CE software porting services for Newton-based applications. http://www.gmsw.com/pr.08.25.98.html
---------------------------------------- COMPANY NEWS ---------------------------------------- [14] MacMall Gets US$ 4 Million in iMac Orders
Creative Computers reports that interest in iMac from PC customers is so strong that it will advertise the iMac computer in its PC Mall and ComputAbility catalogs. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/980824/creative_c_1.html
A ComputerWare survey of 500 new iMac customers found that 13 percent were replacing a Windows-based computer, and nearly 15 percent were buying their first computer. http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,25529,00.html
---------------------------------------- MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES ---------------------------------------- [16] Advertising Discounts on Applelinks.Com
Apple Developer Connection announces special advertising discounts to ADC Online, Select, and Premier members in association with the applelinks.com web site. Until December 1, 1998, applelinks.com is offering ADC members the following advertising contract discounts:
Online member ad banner is US$ 1,080 for a three-month minimum run. (A ten-percent discount off the regular price of US$ 1,200)
Select member ad banner is US$ 960 for a three-month minimum run. (A twenty-percent discount off the regular price of US$ 1,200)
Premier member ad banner is US$ 840 for a three-month minimum run. (A thirty-percent discount off the regular price of US$ 1,200)
This special promotion cannot replace, nor can it be combined with any existing advertising contracts with applelinks.com. ADC members wishing to take advantage of this special offer should send a request to: adc_pricing@applelinks.com.
---------------------------------------- [17] An Opportunity to Showcase Server Solutions
The Apple Server Solutions Guide will showcase Macintosh Server G3 servers and Mac OS third-party software and hardware solutions for client-server computing. Sixty thousand copies will be distributed with G3 servers -- through "in box" distribution in Europe, and through Apple's sales force and marketing channels worldwide. This is your best opportunity to reach the rapidly growing Apple server marketplace. Ad space prices begin at only US$ 995; CD-ROM and banner ad space are also available. To receive a 3 percent discount, submit an authorization form and fee by September 4, 1998. http://www.jointsolutions.com/client_area/server_guide/media_kit/
---------------------------------------- EVENTS ---------------------------------------- [18] FileMaker Pro Hands-On Training Seminars
Scriptology is offering two courses for serious users of FileMaker Pro 3.0 and 4.0. The courses, which are based on the popular Scriptology book and CD-ROM from ISO Productions, will be held throughout fall and winter in Phoenix, Arizona. http://www.filemakerpros.com/training.html
---------------------------------------- OTHER ---------------------------------------- [19] Online Registration Details
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---------------------------------------- [20] Compatibility Testing Labs Open to Premier and Select Members
This lab facility includes three independent labs featuring more than 90 Macintosh CPU configurations with multiple versions of the Mac OS. The complete line of Apple products is available, as well as a small sampling of third-party products. The labs are open to Premier and Select members of the Apple Developer Connection who are developing commercial products for the Mac OS platform.
http://developer.apple.com/dev/adrlabs/
---------------------------------------- [21] New Shareware Developer Mailing List
The Shareware news list provides information and assistance to developers who create shareware for the Mac OS. You can read the latest news about shareware releases, talk to shareware authors, and keep in touch with shareware authors and users. To subscribe to the Shareware news list, send an e-mail message to info.sharethemac@ip.pt; then enter "subscribe news.sharethemac" in the body of the message.
---------------------------------------- [22] Filemaker Plug-ins: Waves In Motion
Dragon 4.1 from Waves In Motion is a web-based FileMaker solution that lets you quickly get a survey up and running for immediate feedback on the issues facing you and your organization. With version 4.1, Waves In Motion has added the ability to save your survey data in a text file so that it's ready for one-step importing into StatView, the popular statistics tool. http://www.wmotion.com/products.html http://www.statview.com
Amsys is investigating the possibility of developing a TCP/IP plug-in for FileMaker Pro 4. Possible uses would include sending e-mail, receiving e-mail, Telnet sessions, Finger sessions, and FTP or HTTP (Web) requests. If you're interested in such a plug-in, fill out the online poll. http://listserver.amsys.co.uk/TCPIPpoll/
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