EvangeList Digest Wednesday, March 24 1999 Volume 01 : Number 1396
In this issue:
Job - Full-Time Repair In NYC Job - Web -- Graphic Designer (Austin,TX) Tidbit - Mac Technical Issues Ezine In Spanish PR - SpotCheck 1.2 Released Job - Mac Systems Engineers (Washington, DC) $$ - WebQuick Sidegrade Offer $$ - RescueTXT For $15 Tidbit - Noted In the Press Job - Seeking An Apple -- Mac Service Tech Tidbit - MacTreasures Adds Batteries & New Titles Tidbit - Report From the CeBIT
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:22:13 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Full-Time Repair In NYC
This job offer is from:
Jeff Graber <mailto:jeff@jumpspace.com>
APPLE CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN
Fast growing computer company seeks experienced, responsible self-starter for full-time repair position on all Apple products. Salary will commensurate with experience.
Fax resume to 212-741-0919.
Jeff Graber, Director j.u.m.p! inc.
Apple Sales & Service: Call 1-888-TRY-JUMP
132 West 22nd Street 4th Floor New York, NY 10011
<http://www.jumpspace.com>
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:22:24 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Web -- Graphic Designer (Austin,TX)
This job offer is from:
"Jeffrey M. Harrison" <mailto:skidoo@texas.net>
23 Skidoo, Inc.Is looking for a Web/Graphic Designer. Proficiency in GoLive and knowledge of integrating databases into websites would be extremely helpful. This job will start out on a contract basis and should lead to fulltime employment in Aprox. 6 months when we open our first offices. Starting pay will be $20/hr. Please email your resume with addition info as to where we might view your work to <mailto:skidoo@texas.net> . You may also fax us <mailto:@> 512/260-7266. Thanks for your consideration.
Jeffrey Harrison President/23 Skidoo, Inc.
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:22:43 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Mac Technical Issues Ezine In Spanish
This tidbit is from:
Fran Iglesias <mailto:frankie@seker.es>
Im the creator and editor of a weekly free ezine in Spanish focused in technical issues, news on software updates, and tips and hints to get the very best of your Macintosh. This ezine is called Macintec and its being published weekly as a text-only email ezine since october 1998, but you can read and get previous issues in:
<http://www.planetamac.com/macintec>
If you want to subscribe to our mailing list and receive Macintec every week for free, please send a message to <majordomo@lists.seker.es> with the words SUBSCRIBE MACINTEC in the body.
Thanks in advance for your support.
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:22:29 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - SpotCheck 1.2 Released
This announcement is from:
<mailto:Wes.Butler@genieworks.com>
GenieWorks, LLC announces the release of SpotCheck 1.2, the Java code editor / browser made exclusively for the Macintosh. SpotCheck is the Java editor that really knows the Java language, analyzing your code as you work, providing ongoing feedback about "compiler" errors, and maintaining full-time, "live" cross-reference links for all identifiers.
At $20, SpotCheck is by far the most value for your money in the arena of Mac Java development tools. It is the perfect companion to the free MRJ SDK -- together they form a complete, low-cost, yet remarkably effective Java development environment for the Macintosh.
Version 1.2 contains many improvements. Most important is support for ANY 3rd party class libraries... now your code can be "SpotChecked" against any JAR or ZIP archive in your MRJClasses folder. This means that SpotCheck 1.2 can grow with you, as new releases of MRJ, JDK, Swing, etc. appear. Furthermore, the contents of MRJClasses are quickly indexed at startup, allowing you to "surf" those libraries using SpotCheck's usual name links.
SpotCheck 1.2 also has a new syntax-coloring scheme that helps you read code more effectively, by providing easy-to-see distinctions between package, class, method, and field names. In addition, you can now set the colors as you see fit.
SpotCheck 1.2 requires a PowerPC Macintosh, MRJ 2.0 or better, and at least 12M of RAM.
For a free demo of SpotCheck 1.2, or just to learn more about SpotCheck, come visit us at <http://www.genieworks.com>.
For inquiries, send mail to <mailto:spotcheck_1_2@genieworks.com>.
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Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 23:22:17 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Mac Systems Engineers (Washington, DC)
This job offer is from:
John Blanco-Losada <mailto:jbl@easetech.com>
Ease Technologies, Inc., a systems integration and software development firm founded in 1993 by former Apple senior technical staff, is searching for qualified candidates to fill Macintosh Systems Engineer positions available immediately in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Baltimore areas.
Candidates must have experience supporting Macintosh end users, preferably within a larger Windows NT and/or Novell NetWare environment. As such, candidates should possess thorough knowledge of how to install and troubleshoot system and application software, and should be familiar with disk utility software such as Norton Utilities and Tech Tool Pro. Candidates should also possess basic hardware skills, and should be able to perform such tasks as installing RAM and hard drives. Experience with desktop publishing and graphics software is also desired, but not required.
In addition to proven technical skills, candidates should possess superior communications and people skills. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and should display a positive attitude and proven teamwork skills.
Ease Technologies, Inc., based in Columbia, Maryland, was recently named to Deloitte & Touche's prestigious ``Fast 500'' Program, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in the U.S. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes benefits for medical and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, as well as 401K and profit sharing plans.
All interested candidates should email their resumes to <mailto:employment@easetech.com> or fax them to Ease Technologies at 410-715-1761.
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 06:28:53 -0800 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: $$ - WebQuick Sidegrade Offer
This announcement is from:
Alco Blom, alco@xs4all.nl
Upgrade Strategy Enables Existing WebQuick Customers to Utilize Latest Macintosh Operating Systems
Amsterdam, NL - Alco Blom, author of the URL Manager Pro bookmark manager for the Macintosh, and RuleSpace, Inc., a leading pioneer in intelligent Internet content recognition technology, announced today a migration agreement for RuleSpace's existing WebQuick owners to conveniently upgrade to URL Manager Pro. The agreement provides a simple and effective solution for existing WebQuick owners looking to utilize the latest Macintosh operating system.
"It's a pleasure to provide WebQuick for Macintosh users with a pathway to the increased functionality and convenience of URL Manager Pro 2.5, ensuring they stay current with the latest Macintosh operating systems and Netscape and Microsoft browser releases," commented Alco Blom, author of URL Manager Pro.
Registered WebQuick owners have been emailed details of the migration program that enables them to buy a discounted upgrade from Kagi, the leading shareware software payment system. WebQuick owners will also be able to import WebQuick bookmarks into URL Manager Pro, allowing users to preserve their navigation topic databases.
Normally, you'd have to spend $25 to get URL Manager Pro. But registered WebQuick customers can get URL Manager Pro for only $10.
WebQuick users can upgrade online: <http://order.kagi.com/?AB&S>
Details of the upgrade program are available on the WebQuick website, <http://www.webquick.com>, which will remain open until September 1999. WebQuick product sales have been halted, effective immediately.
"With RuleSpace's overall development and marketing activities changing, it's important to us to provide a convenient and effective solution for existing WebQuick owners," commented Charles Kawasaki, president and CEO of RuleSpace. "We're delighted to have reached an agreement with Alco Blom to provide a discounted upgrade to the latest version of the highly-respected bookmark-management program, URL Manager Pro."
About URL Manager Pro
URL Manager Pro, the professional bookmark manager for the Macintosh for use with Netscape Navigator and Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, gives users a more convenient way to manage bookmarks, email addresses and newsgroups. One of Kagi's shareware top ten sold products, URL Manager Pro is available at: <http://www.url-manager.com>
About RuleSpace, Inc.
RuleSpace, Inc. is a privately held corporation located in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1996, RuleSpace develops software that makes the Internet more convenient, safe and productive. The company's goal is to empower organizations, workgroups and individuals to safely and effectively leverage the Internet and manage information. The company specializes in products that quickly become second nature, because they neatly and simply solve fundamental problems.
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:14:37 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - RescueTXT For $15
This special offer is from:
"Abbott Systems Inc." <mailto:info@abbottsys.com>
Abbott Systems Inc. <http://www.abbottsys.com> , developers of CanOpener, is offering RescueTXT for only $15, a SAVING of $14 off the regular price. Plus, shipping is FREE by fast email delivery.
CanOpener is terrific for recovering text from damaged files, but what do you do when the file has gone, and no longer shows up on your desktop? Then you need RescueTXT. It will scour any hard drive or diskette for lost text and let you recover it with a simple copy & paste. Think of it as text recovery of last resort!
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:14:40 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Noted In the Press
As you probably know, the newspaper industry is a big user of Macs, although NT systems are beginning to weasel their way into some shops.
In the March 13 issue of Editor & Publisher, inside front cover is a two-page ad from Gannett describing how their newspapers in Clarksville and Jackson, Tenn. overcame tornado devastation to keep the presses running and serve their readers. Although several brands of desk and laptops are seen in various photographs there's one still that stands out above the others: the Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle classified advertising department showing 5 iMacs in a row. It's a lovely sight!
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:14:52 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Seeking An Apple -- Mac Service Tech
Are you tired of the cold? Would you like to live somewhere where the sun has only failed to shine twice in the last decade? Check this out:
Apple Technical Service Engineer SchoolVision Inc. is seeking a friendly, experienced professional capable of performing diagnosis, repair, setup and installation of Apple Macintosh computers and peripherals in K-12 school districts in El Paso and Southern New Mexico. Must have good driving record. Qualifications include Apple repair certification or extensive knowledge of the Mac OS. Minimum 1-year experience in diagnosis and repair of Apple-branded products. Prefer some network experience. Salary based on experience. Great benefits. Mail resume and salary requirements to: SchoolVision, 2626 N. Mesa St #109, El Paso, TX 79902 or email <mailto:dsteinhoff@schoolvision.com>
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:14:35 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - MacTreasures Adds Batteries & New Titles
This tidbit is from:
<mailto:unusual@mactreasures.com>
MacTreasures <http://www.mactreasures.com> announces new "Treasures" have been added to the MacTreasures web site.
We have added adapters, chargers and batteries for most PowerBook models and the Newton 2000. All of these are on our site and available now.
X-Plane is from Laminar Research and is a realistic general-aviation flight-simulator. With X-Plne you can enter the geometric dimensions of your airplace and experience real-time flight simulation of that aircraft. It features 3-D modeling of the entire continental United States, speech synthesis for verbal air traffic control communications and supports all Gravis joysticks.
Do you spend a lot of time in meetings? Meeting Maestro, by The SU5 Group, Inc. is a valuable tool for any organization that spends much of its time in meeting rooms. If you run meetings, it can help you know who to invite, who to encourage, and how to help attendees discover their strengths and weaknesses. It can also help you use agendas wisely and know how much to budget for meeting costs. If you attend meetings, it can show you how to make your points more effectively, how to avoid boring your colleagues, and how to gain from what others have to say.
All of these products may be found on the MacTreasures main web site at <http://www.mactreasures.com>. MacTreasures is an online web catalog currently listing almost 6,000 commercial unique and hard-to-find Macintosh software, hardware, and Newton products. Our titles are NOT found on retail shelves and are rarely promoted through direct mail catalogs. We carry software for the everything from the Apple II's to the iMac's.
Our website also has:
* Academic pricing for schools and teachers on our Education Site. * Gift Certificate program to help schools purchase Macintosh software and hardware. * Oldies but Goodies listings...some of which are REALLY hard to find! * A subscriber list to receive listings of new additions to the MacTreasures site.
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Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:14:46 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Report From the CeBIT
This tidbit is from:
Guido Koerber <mailto:thebug@berlin.snafu.de>
The last two days I did spend walking the CeBIT show, which is the largest computer trade show on the planet. More than 7500 exhibitors are showing their products in 26 halls on 385,000 spuare meters show ground (approx. 3.85 million sqft), expected attendance this year is more than 720,000 people during the 7 days of the show (it does run until Wednesday 24th)
Like the past couple years Apple is hosting the PowerPark which does display the Mac and third party products in a very large booth. Though unlike all the last years this is not a lost island in a huge sea of Windows and large iron computing.
The colorful cases of iMacs and Yosemite G3s are showing up about everywhere. The distinctive design of the Mac makes it stick out between the dull grey of the other machines. And anybody who has one in their booth does display it openly as it is a real eye catcher.
An abundance of Mac-compatible USB products are shown. Epson has a load of iMac and G3 machines to show off their printers. About every manufacturer of scanners has at least one Mac on display. And most funny of all: The far east manufacturers that last year did not even know what a Mac might be had lots of them to show mice, trackballs, hubs, cables, scanners, cameras, storage devices, and lots of other stuff.
Also of note is that some manufacturers seem to have picked up the design trend of Apple and try to copy it for their PC products. I have seen quite a few very ungly applications of translucent plastic. One of the freakiest was UPSes (uninterruptble Power supplies) with translucent covers. Also you can now get ugly square-box-no-inspiration mini tower PC cases in translucent bondi blue and other colors.
On the pro side there are tons of useful USB products with translucent design: Hubs, mice, storage device boxes and even USB cables. Much of the stuff coming from Korea and Taiwan, so we can expect prices to drop significantly.
To sum it up: CeBIT did look totally changed to me. After the second day I could not help but ask myself since when there is a German MacWorld show in spring? And what are those few guys with the ugly grey boxes doing here?
Though this is definitely exaggerated. But something has totally changed to the good for Macintosh. There used to be a single concentration of Macs on CeBIT. Almost all companies that made products for the Mac clumped around the Apple booth an seemed like that small village which refused being conquered by the Romans. It was easy for a CeBIT visitor to totlly miss that there is a system beyond Windows. Now anybody who is not blind and who did walk at least one of the halls which concentrate on microcomputer products must have seen not only a single but a number of Macs.
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