EvangeList Digest Monday, January 4 1999 Volume 01 : Number 1348
In this issue:
See you at the Expo! Tidbit - Great Mac Advocacy News Article ?? - Need Help Finding a Game. Tidbit - Thinking Different Catches On Tidbit - the 30 Second iMac At Macoroni Job - Web Designer Position $$ - Deneba Canvas 6 Followup - T1 Wireless Modems For Macs Job - Online Producer (Washington DC) Tidbit - MacTreasures At MacWorld -- SF PR - CDFinder 2.6 Released Tidbit - Wednesday Night Radio From MacWorld
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Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 20:18:07 -0800 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: See you at the Expo!
See you fellow EvangeListas at the show. I'll be at the Developer Depot and Power On booths to sign copies of Rules for Revolutionaries.
This is the schedule:
Tuesday 11-3 at Developer Depot (Net Innovators and Developer Central, booth #3051)
Wednesday 11-12 at Power On (booth 306) 1-4 at Developer Depot (Net Innovators and Developer Central, booth #3051)
Thursday 11-3 at Developer Depot (Net Innovators and Developer Central, booth #3051)
Friday 11-4 at Developer Depot (Net Innovators and Developer Central, booth #3051)
See you there!
Guy
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:06 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Great Mac Advocacy News Article
This tidbit is from:
Macintosh Consulting Unlimited <mailto:mac@mm.com>
A great Mac advocacy article can be found at the following web address:
<http://www.mrgadget.com/html/imac.html>
written by national consumer print & television product reviewer "Mr. Gadget".
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:09 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ?? - Need Help Finding a Game.
This request is from:
Ron Carter <mailto:rcarter@ast.org>
My father bought a iMAC for Christmas but is going to return it because he cannot find a bridge game for it. He said there are plenty of bridge games for a Windoze box, but not for the iMAC. I lobbied hard to get him to upgrade his Mac Plus (tan case) to an iMAC in the face of all other family members pushing for a clone. Any help out there in MacLand?
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:13 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Thinking Different Catches On
This tidbit is from:
<mailto:mstevens@boole.com>
It appears that Apple's "Think Different" ad campaign influenced more than just potential home computer buyers. American Express is getting ready to start an ad campaign that sounds pretty familiar:
"NEW YORK (Variety) - American Express plans to plaster the visages of famous cardholders ranging from David Geffen to Ice Cube on billboards in New York and Los Angeles.
The ads, created by New York-based Ogilvy & Mather, are so subtle they omit both the celebrities' names and the American Express logo in favor of the green card's background design.
To quote a backgrounder on the campaign, the faces of 'inspirational icons and iconoclasts' will appear on billboards, phone kiosks, postcards and 'wild postings' with the simple line 'member since ...'"
The full story is at <http://nt.excite.com/news/r/981229/08/people-amex>.
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:17 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - the 30 Second iMac At Macoroni
This tidbit is from:
Martin Deutsch <mailto:martin@highlander.net.uk>
Whether you've gotten an iMac this holiday season, or you just enjoy showing off to PC users how simple they are, Macoroni has a tip for you. Pay a visit to <http://www.macoroni.com/> to find out the fastest way to set up your iMac, as well as whole host of other Mac articles, news, views and reviews, plus our e-zine available for download and the chance to get your own Macoroni webmail account.
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:21 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Web Designer Position
This job offer is from:
Tim Neudecker <mailto:tim@neudecker.org>
Web Designer Position
reply to <mailto:jobs@aganet.com>
AGA, one of the largest full service catalog marketing and design agencies in the U.S., has an opportunity in a fun and creative environment.
Responsbilities include creating and maintaining web sites for company and clients, interpreting Creative Directors' directions from print into effective web design. Candidate should possess extensive training in all aspects of graphic design, strong typography and design skills necessary. Must be a conceptual thinker with strong visual communication skills that can be adapted for various business catergories. Direct marketing a plus. Qualified candidates will also possess a thorough knowledge of HTML including browser compatibility issues. Experience with WYSIWYG editors, Adobe Photoshop, JavaScript, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, GIF animation also important. Familiarity with Debabelizer, Filemaker Pro and PDF a plus. Salary: $25K - $30K.
Please send resume and cover letter to <mailto:jobs@aganet.com> . No enclosures please. Visit our web-site at <http://www.aganet.com>
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:24 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - Deneba Canvas 6
This special offer is from:
Calvin Hsu <mailto:calvin_hsu@deneba.com>
Deneba announces special Canvas 6 offer for Mac Evangelists
We're very pleased to offer Mac Evangelist subscribers a special deal on Canvas 6, the latest release of our integrated vector illustration, image editing, page layout, and web design program. Deneba has been a long-time supporter of the Mac platform, and the latest version provides Mac graphics users with unprecedented capabilities. Join our "Graphics Revolution" and get Canvas 6 for only $199.95*. PLUS you get the new 2-hour Canvas 6 Video Training set for FREE (a $79.95 value). You can save up to $255 as a Mac Evangelist subscriber!
To order, just go to <https://wws.deneba.com/db.acgi$ordevan>https://wws.deneba.com/db.acgi $ordevan and place your order online. This offer is only available online through January 20, 1999, so don't delay!
Canvas 6 introduces our exclusive SpriteLayer technology as well as 300 new features and feature enhancements. SpriteLayer technology lets you apply transparency effects to any type of object -- text, vector, or bitmap -- and create effects like vignettes, fades, and blends with a single click. It also lets you apply transparency "masks" to any type of object, and the masks can be vector, bitmap or text (this is an industry-first). You can actually use painting tools to "brush transparency" on any object or group of objects. Being able to "airbrush away" a section of a vector illustration is something that was impossible -- until now. And this feature can only be found in Canvas 6.
Canvas 6 also includes 30,000 clip art illustrations and 2,450 URW fonts in Type 1 and TrueType formats. And of course, there's also a 60-day money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose and a lot to save! For more info, visit <http://www.deneba.com>http://www.deneba.com.
Hope you join our Revolution!
* This offer is for English versions only and in US dollars. Price does not include applicable shipping & handling charges. Offer not available to resellers.
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:32 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Followup - T1 Wireless Modems For Macs
This follow-up is from:
Greg Haas <mailto:izzaboo@bigfoot.com>
Sorry for such a long wait for my followup. I sent one earlier but it wasn't as complete as this one.
Basically, what I found out from my ISP <http://www.cyberhighway.net> is that their technology is proprietary and they say I won't be able to purchase, from any other source, hardware to allow me to connect to their wireless service. It would not be difficult for them to hoodwink me on any of this (I've always wanted to use "hoodwink" in a sentence).
Here's a piece of correspondence from them:
"The Sheridan Cyberhighway store sells these wireless products representing our corporate headquarters located in Boise [Idaho]... we have, along with all our affiliate stores, required all users who wish to have wireless accounts use our wireless equipment. No other wireless products can work or will work on this wireless network provided by Cyberhighway..."
(Side note: I got this reply to my inquiries the day after receiving the first 30 responses from the EvangeList. You people are quick!)
I did, however, receive some other interesting info from you folks about wireless. Here are some of the URLs that I received in response to my request:
<http://hydra.carleton.ca/info/2400tbl.html>
and
<http://dl0td.afthd.tu-darmstadt.de/~flexnet/>
and
<http://www.ricochet.net>.
The most common recommendations that I received (not in any particular order):
1. Go with a cable modem. 2. Set up an x86 as a router (with the ISA card installed). 3. Wait for a PCI solution.
And that about sums it up. Except some people offered to do more research if I could provide them with more specifics. Unfortunately, I couldn't.
Thank you one and all for your suggestions and interest.
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:28 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Online Producer (Washington DC)
This job offer is from:
Paul Chernoff <mailto:pchernoff@washingtonian.com>
Online Producer
The Washingtonian magazine is looking for an Online Producer to design and program pages for our website. Responsibilities include working with online editor to lay out pages, repurpose content from the print magazine, and play an instrumental role in developing the site. Must be a creative self-starter with strong understanding of Internet technologies. Attention to detail, design sense, ability to manage projects, interest in journalism essential. Proficiency in HTML, Cyberstudio, and other MAC programs a plus.
Please send resum to: Alicia Abell, Online Editor The Washingtonian magazine 1828 L St., NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:37 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - MacTreasures At MacWorld -- SF
This tidbit is from:
<mailto:unusual@mactreasures.com>
MacTreasures <http://www.mactreasures.com> will be exhibiting at MacWorld/SF in the Education District, booth 2239, in the South Hall of Moscone Center. The show opens January 5th at 10:00am.
We will have a variety of education, business and general software titles available for purchase at the show. Be sure to stop by and see us, and while there, check out our show discounts.
MacTreasures specializes in Mac software and hardware NOT found on retail shelves, from Apple II software to titles for the latest Mac computers. Currently, our main site has over 2000 Mac software and hardware items available and our Education site contains over 2600 items for educators.
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 02:05:40 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - CDFinder 2.6 Released
This announcement is from:
"Norbert M. Doerner" <mailto:Doerner@kagi.com>
The new version is free for all registered owners of CDFinder and can be obtained from the CDFinder-Homepage <http://people.frankfurt.netsurf.de/nmd/>. A single user license is $15, multi user licenses are available .
CDFinder is a very fast and powerful tool to create catalog files of your hard disks, floppies, ZIP's and anything else that spins. It has a great user interface and very useful search functions. CDFinder supports drag&drop and requires at least a 68020 or PowerPC CPU. While System 7 is required, CDFinder is also fully compatible to MacOS 8.5. A special feature is the multi-lingual user interface (German/French/English/Italian/Swedish).
New features in CDFinder 2.6: - Catalog files of Disk Wizard and Iomega FindIt can be imported. - Catalog windows now can use Finder desktop icons for a much better display. - Catalog files can be arranged in a hierarchy of folders. - Some small bug fixes.
As in the previous versions, CDFinder 2.6 already supports the new Navigation Services of MacOS 8.5. A separate Japanese version will be released soon.
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Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 18:15:14 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Wednesday Night Radio From MacWorld
This tidbit is from:
Bob Laughton <mailto:bob@pacific.net>
Jim Heid, a MacWorld magazine contributor since 1984, will anchor this week's Point and Click Radio show on KZYX community radio in Philo, California. I'll be walking the aisles of San Francisco's Moscone Center, taking the pulse of the Expo and doing a live report with up-to-the-minute Macintosh news. Listeners will be able to call in to the station during our broadcast. Also, Digital Guy John Halbig (logistics permitting) may join me during the broadcast.
The show will be Internet simulcast at 7 P.M.Pacific Standard Time.(2:00 UCT) To listen anytime between now and Wednesday, just click on this link: <http://www.kzyx.org/pc/metafiles/kzyxlive.ram> You'll need the free RealAudio player, available at: <http://www.real.com/>. Our server is limited to 25 streams, so get your seats early!
Check the Point and Click Radio website for the latest Expo news: <http://www.kzyx.org/pc>
We hope you can join us this Wednesday evening. Thanks for tuning in!
Bob Laughton and Jim Heid Your Point and Click Radio Hosts
Broadcast every Wednesday evening at 7 P.M. local California time over: KZYX 90.7 FM Philo CA USA KZYZ 91.5 FM Ukiah / Willits CA USA K-202BE 88.3 FM Fort Bragg CA USA
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