EvangeList Digest Friday, February 5 1999 Volume 01 : Number 1369
In this issue:
PR - Language Learning Software PR - BrainPower, Source for Mac Friendly IT People ?? - Topo Map Software $$ - New iMac Screen Saver PR - Kinetic Creations Releases the Export Icon Plug-In For Adobe Photoshop PR - Warlords II" Cd-rom for Macintosh ?? - Internet Auction Software Tracking Needed Tidbit - "Macs Only! CVGS Watch" Page Tidbit - Que Books is Back On the Mac POST PR - New Home Networking Resource Job - Software Developer and Tester positions (Eden Prairie, MN) Tidbit - Apple USB MIDI Page PR - MacPlaza Software Giveaway
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:15 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Language Learning Software
This announcement is from:
Jacek Iwanski <mailto:jaceki@kagi.com>
I've developed a set of shareware Macintosh programs to help in learning and teaching foreign languages. The programs can be used by students to access multimedia courses, dictionaries, and to practice the foreign language. Teachers can use the software to prepare learning materials. The modular structure of the 'Language Toolkit' programs allows easy customization for individual needs.
Please visit my home-page at:
<http://users.netmatters.co.uk/dandaforbes>
to download the software and ready-made modules for learning various languages.
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:33 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - BrainPower, Source for Mac Friendly IT People
This announcement is from:
"Brian T. Nakamoto" <mailto:brian@bpower.com>
I would like to introduce BrainPower to the EvangeList. BrainPower is a brand new job search engine for IT professionals. From the feedback I received at Macworld, there is a huge demand for knowledgeable Mac friendly IT people. (Because most MCSE's don't know what they're doing when it comes to Macs! :-)
We would like to help solve that problem by encouraging EvangeList members looking for Mac IT positions to post their resume for free on BrainPower. (Find out how to score a free BrainPower t-shirt too!)
Furthermore, companies or recruiters looking for qualified Mac IT people may post job openings and search our resume database free through March 1, 1999. And because you're on the EvangeList, I'll send you BrainPower shirts if you post 30 or more jobs by then. (I apologize that I can only deliver them within the U.S.)
<http://www.bpower.com/>
BrainPower's Business Wire Press Release <http://www.businesswire.com/webbox/bw.012699/1091744.htm>
I would like to develop a Sherlock plug-in for our web site. Unfortunately, our engineers are extremely busy. If anyone is interested, please e-mail me.
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:41:54 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ?? - Topo Map Software
This request is from:
Dave Shaw <mailto:dshaw@accessone.com>
I use and create maps a lot, both for recreation and in my work. There are now available topographic maps of the entire country on CD with wonderful utilities that make it possible to get an elevation profile of a trail, for example. None that I find, however, run on a Mac. Do any of the Evangelistas know of a Mac topo map application? I hope you can help - I'm almost ready to give my Powerbook a lobotomy to run a Windows emulator.
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:41:59 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - New iMac Screen Saver
This special offer is from:
Geek Culture <mailto:geek@geekculture.com>
Announcing the Geek Culture iMac screen saver, "She comes in Colors"!
Inspired by the new iMac colors, Geek Culture has created a cool screen saver to celebrate the release of such yummy hardware!
Treat your screen to this most beautiful of savers! Delicious and geeky-nutritious colored iMacs float through a star field, bouncing off the sides of your monitor, at times leaving colored trails that create mind-boggling patterns (for those of us who enjoy such simple geeky pleasures)!
Oh, and we didn't forget our friends on the Dark and Colorless Side, eloquently put it, "Screen savers this cool are going to sell a lot of iMacs!"
Available for free download at <http://www.geekculture.com/>
Special Mac Lovers Offer: Until Valentine's Day, Evangelistas save over 15% on our custom screen savers! Just mention the Evangelist List with your custom screen saver order and receive a customized Love screen saver for only $33! The perfect Valentine's gift for your geeky loved one!
And while you're visiting geekculture.com, be sure to check out our colorful Geek e-Cards, now featuring a new "Congratulations on your new colored iMac" card!
Keep on Geekin'!
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:27 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Kinetic Creations Releases the Export Icon Plug-In For Adobe Photoshop
The Export Icon Plug-in enhances Adobe Photoshop by allowing direct export of Photoshop images to MacOS custom icon files. The plug-in creates custom icons directly from Photoshop images, using the image's RGB pixel data to create 4, 8 and 32-bit icons for the icon file. In addition, the image's transparency information is used to create the icon's 1 and 8-bit masks.
System Requirements: Any Apple Macintosh or other computer running MacOS System 7.5 or later and Adobe Photoshop. MacOS system 8.5 or higher is required for 32-bit icon support.
The Export Icon Plug-in is available for $15 US. The fully-working, 10 free trial version (which is converted to the full, non-trial version after purchase) is available for immediate download at the official Export Icon Plug-in web site at: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/exporticon/> The Export Icon Plug-in may be downloaded directly from: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/sherman/exporticon_DL
Links
The official Export Icon Plug-in web site: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/exporticon/> More information about the Export Icon Plug-in: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/exporticon/moreInfo.html> The Kinetic Creations web site: <http://www.KineticCreations.com>
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:04 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Warlords II" Cd-rom for Macintosh
This announcement is from:
<mailto:SsgUs@aol.com>
Developed by: Strategic Studies Group
Go to: <http://www.ssgus.com/>
"Warlords II cd-rom" includes an upgraded version of the original award winning Warlords II for Macintosh + 60 new scenarios, which will keep you busy for months.
Warlords II cd-rom will run on Color Macintosh systems, and includes a native Power Mac version.
*The Uprage Price is available to those who already own the original "Warlords II".
Ways to order:
Mail a check to: Strategic Studies Group, PO Box 30085, Pensacola, FL 32503
Secure Server ordering at SSG's Web Site: <http://www.ssgus.com/>
or call 850 469 8880
Credit Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:19 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ?? - Internet Auction Software Tracking Needed
This request is from:
<mailto:jrdhghe@par1.net (John R. Dhooghe)>
Help!! I need to find software that allows you to setup auctions on E-Bay or other auction sites. There is a really good Wintel version called "Auction Assistant" that sends automated messages and loads pictures and text onto the auction site. What few that I have found have been all Wintel!! I know there has to be a Mac version somewhere that allows tracking of your auctions, whether be it a seller or bidder, loads pictures and text and will keep track of your auctions.
If a fellow Evangelist knows of such a piece of software, whether it be free or expensive, please let me know. Thanks to all!!
Send replies to: <jrdhghe@par1.net>
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:37 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - "Macs Only! CVGS Watch" Page
This tidbit is from:
Chris Adamson <mailto:plucky@mindspring.com>
With Connectix pushing ahead towards a retail release of the "Virtual Game Station", I'd like to let you and your readers know about the "Macs Only! CVGS Watch", a new page at the Macs Only! site where we're tracking compatibility and performance with the PlayStation emulator. So far, we've got about 40 games rated (referenced by score, performance notes, and specs on the reviewers system so readers can better understand how well their machines will run games under CVGS). We're actively seeking input from the 3,000-some Mac/PSX users who bought CVGS at MacWorld to beef up our ratings, which will be updated as Connectix updates the sofware.
The URL is <http://www.macsonly.com/cvgsw.html>
Thanks, and we hope to see you there!
- --Chris Adamson Macs Only "CVGS Watch" Editor
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:41:50 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Que Books is Back On the Mac
This tidbit is from:
Brad Miser <mailto:bradm@iquest.net>
Que Books, a major imprint of Macmillan Computer Publishing, is one of the largest computer book publishers in the world. For some time, Que had stopped publishing Mac-specific books because of the Mac's perceived problems. I have good news! With Using Mac OS 8.5, Que has returned to the Mac market. By placing a Mac-specific book in one of its most successful series, Que has positively responded to the Mac's return to the forefront of the computer world.
Here is some information on about this book:
Using Mac OS 8.5 Author: Brad Miser Paperback - 894 pages Que Education & Training; ISBN: 0789716143
The cover price of this book is $29.99 (US), and you can find it at most bookstores. You can also find it at online-booksellers. For example, you can get a copy for only $23.99 (US) from <http://www.amazon.com>. You can get also it directly from the publisher at
<http://www.mcp.com>.
If you have any questions about this book, email them to <mailto:bradm@iquest.net>.
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:42:11 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: POST
This announcement is from:
<mailto:SsgUs@aol.com>
"TOTAL WAR" Cd-rom for Macintosh" Developed by: Strategic Studies Group 11 Games a $500.00 value for $39.95 Go to: <http://www.ssgus.com/>
"Total War" is a mega compilation of SSG's Best Selling Macintosh strategy games. Total War comes on CD only and contains programs with a retail value of over $500.00 if purchased separately.
Total War includes the following great games + their Documentation.
Warlords 1 Carriers at War I Carriers at War II Gold of the Americas Halls of Montezuma Panzer Battles Rommel in North Africa Macarthur's War in Korea Decisive Battles of the American Civil War vol. 1 Decisive Battles of the American Civil War vol. 2 Decisive Battles of the American Civil War vol. 3
All Total War programs have been updated to run on Color Macintosh systems, and include native Power Mac versions.
*The Uprage Price is available to those who already own one or more of the games in "Total War".
Ways to order:
Mail a check to: Strategic Studies Group, PO Box 30085, Pensacola, FL 32503
Secure Server ordering at SSG's Web Site: <http://www.ssgus.com/>
or call Toll Free to: 850 469 8880
Credit Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
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Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 15:54:34 -0800 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - New Home Networking Resource
This announcement is from:
Amy Roberts <amy@farallon.com>
Farallon Provides Assistance to Networking Newcomers
New Home and Small Office Networking Resource Web Now Live
ALAMEDA, Calif., - Farallon Communications, Inc. today launched a new web site dedicated to educating the home and small office computer user on networking. Farallon's new Home Networking web offers information on what users can do with a network and what they need to build their own network at home. Real-life step-by-step scenarios with diagrams are provided as well as an invitation to contact the free Dr. Farallon Network Clinic where one of Farallon's network specialists will answer questions or help design and plan a network free of charge.
"The Internet is about empowering users by providing information needed to make quality decisions," states Amy Roberts, Farallon's Webmaster. "For the novice who needs information on networking their computers and printers at home, we turned our 12-year networking and technical support expertise into a straightforward and easy-to-understand Internet resource that aims to educate the home user on the basics of computer networking and get them started."
Farallon's Home Networking web addresses issues such as using a network to share an Internet connection, transfer files, play network games and share printers and peripherals. The main components of a network, such as hubs, network cards, adapters, cabling and software are explained. Additionally, step-by-step examples like connecting an iMac, older Mac and printer, or setting-up Macs and PCs to share files, printers and an Internet connection are provided.
To visit Farallon's new Home Networking web, go to http://www.farallon.com/homenet/. Information on the free Dr. Farallon consultation service can be found at http://www.farallon.com/dr.farallon/.
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Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 02:05:25 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Software Developer and Tester positions (Eden Prairie, MN)
This job announcement is from:
David Durkee <mailto:ddurkee@earthlink.net>
Multi-Ad Services, Inc., our client, is a maker of Macintosh-first advertising and desktop publishing software. They offer a flexible, casual working environment. They are seeking several full time testers, software support staff and programmers. C++ or object-oriented Macintosh or Windows programming skills needed for the programming jobs. Customer service skills, strong motivation to solve complex problems and knowledge of Mac OS, Windows, Desktop Publishing or Prepress needed for tester and software support jobs.
These positions offer excellent compensation and benefits in a fun, open, work setting. To learn more, send your resume and salary requirements to:
Frank Reid Consulting 250 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 205 Eden Prairie, MN 55344
e-mail: <mailto:roalchfr@aol.com>
fax: 612-944-1862
Equal opportunity employer, m/f/h/veterans encouraged to apply. Principals only, no agencies, please
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Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 02:06:47 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Apple USB MIDI Page
This tidbit is from:
Kenneth McGee <mailto:mastermix@pan.com>
Saw this on the MOTU-Mac mailing list:
<http://www.apple.com/publishing/music/midi/>
A selection of shipping and soon-to-be shipping USB MIDI and Digital Audio interfaces for the new Macs.
Not included on the page were Mark of the Unicorn's USB offerings, they can be viewed at:
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 02:07:13 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - MacPlaza Software Giveaway
This announcement is from:
"Cletus G. Waldman" <mailto:cwaldman@csrlink.net>
Beginning on Feb.8 at MacPlaza <http://www.macplaza.net> we will be having a VERY special give away. For 10 days straight a person can enter to win a full registered copy of ACTION FILES from Action Utilities <http://www.actionutilities.com>. Nothing special to do - --just enter to win. That is 10 copies over 10 days for free.
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