EvangeList Digest Wednesday, December 30 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1345
In this issue:
$$ - Special On Al Morale 2.0 Job - Computer System Manager Assistant (Texas A&M University) Job - Tech Support (Santa Barbara, CA) PR - Kinetic Creations Releases Kineticon 1.5 PR - CanOpener Amnesty! PR - Word Translator For the Macintosh Tidbit - Apple and TechWeb Reader'S Choice Awards Tidbit - Apple-Donuts - Sherlock Plugins Tidbit - Amazing New Mac Site PR - New Mac-Related Site "ITALIA Mac" Don't let the you-know-whats grind you down ?? - Auto Repair Shop Software For Mac? Tidbit - iMac In the Comics Tidbit - Evangelists In Sheeps Clothing?
=========================================================================== Submissions to EvangeList: <mailto:evangelist@apple.com>.
Help: <http://www.lists.apple.com/evangelist.html> or <evangelist-info@public.lists.apple.com> ===========================================================================
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:07 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - Special On Al Morale 2.0
This special offer is from:
Al Morale <mailto:almorale@almorale.com>
Forget those New Year's resolutions about improving yourself. You're already great! Just ask Al Morale, who will sing your praises for a special low price during this New Year's Special.
Who is Al Morale? He's a desktop employee and virtual brown-noser.
Cooltool.com says "Al is the perfect cubicle-mate." Chezmark calls him "the best boot-licking, butt-kissing, ego-boosting, yes-man you'll ever have," and the MacAddict December CD-ROM says, "He is the co-worker you've always dream of."
The Al Morale 2.0 CD-ROM gives you a cartoon co-worker with 100 lines of funny flattery and comic kudos. Plus, add new lines from Al's web site.
Celebrate 1999 by hiring Al to be your personal ego support staff for just $14.95. (That's more than 20 percent off Al's regular salary.) But act soon, before Al realizes he could pull down six figures at most Fortune 100 companies.
Details and demo at <http://www.almorale.com/special.html>.
Happy 1999!
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:10 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Computer System Manager Assistant (Texas A&M University)
This job offer is from:
Jon Gardner <mailto:jgardner@kairosnet.com>
I have just accepted the position of Computer System Manager with the Texas A&M Department of Food Services, and one of my first assignments will be to sit on the interview committee for an assistant. Mac-savvy, of course. The salary for this position isn't much--$31k, with some flexibility (not up to me...that's the Director's prerogative)--but the benefits are very good, as is the working environment.
With 1100 employees, Food Services is the second largest department on campus, and their network is comprised of Macintosh desktops and a UNIX (IBM AIX) server. My group will be officed in the basement of Sbisa dining hall, the largest food service facility in the nation. Since I'm brand new to the job, I don't know much more than that about the department. I can say that the Bryan/College Station area is one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S.--Small town atmosphere with large town conveniences.
To apply for this position, you must go through Texas A&M University Human Resources. Do not email me directly, because the interviewing committee can only interview applicants referred to them by Human Resources.
For instructions etc., visit the Texas A&M University Dept. of Human Resources website:
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:15 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Tech Support (Santa Barbara, CA)
This job offer is from:
Anita Holmgren <mailto:anita@tenon.com>
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER
Responsibilities: Internet-savvy computer scientist to provide customer support for Apache web server and mail server for MacOS and MacOS X Server. The right candidate will also be considered for web development and system administration duties. Opportunity to evolve phone and email support to web-based customer support and to extend in-house eCommerce capabilities.
Qualifications: BSCS or equivalent. Knowledge of Perl, C, HTML, CGI scripts required. UNIX background helpful. Experience with Apache, SSI, POP, IMAP a plus.
Great working environment with lots of flexibility in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara.
Tenon Intersystems 1123 Chapala Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
<mailto:resume@tenon.com> (ASCII Text or PDF files only) fax: 805-962-8202 <http://www.tenon.com>
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:19 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Kinetic Creations Releases Kineticon 1.5
Kinetic Creations, Inc. today announces the release of version 1.5 of Kineticon, its popular, Macintosh, desktop icon-animating system extension.
What's new in Kineticon version 1.5?
* Better compatibility with pre-8.5 Mac systems. * Better compatibility with 68K Mac systems. * A new Photoshop plug-in which facilitates the creation of 32-bit kines is now bundled.
Kineticon is a system extension that replaces user-selected icons on the Macintosh desktop with icon animations. Wherever the MacOS would normally draw a regular, static icon, Kineticon will, if desired, replace it with an icon animation.
Included with the Kineticon package is "Kineticon Editor". Kineticon Editor allows the user to create their own animated icons, or kines, for use with Kineticon. The editor is also handy for making icons from pictures or picture clippings with drag and drop support between itself and the Finder. This feature includes support for creating OS 8.5's new 32-bit icons.
Kineticon 1.5 includes 25 kines (animated icons) with many, many more available for download from the Kinetic Creations web site.
The price for a single-user Kineticon license is $15 US. The fully-working, trial version (which is converted to the full, non-trial version after purchase) is available for free download from the Kinetic Creations web site and most major Macintosh ftp sites. Version 1.5 is a free upgrade to registered users of any earlier version.
System Requirements: Any Apple Macintosh or other computer running MacOS System 7.5 or later, color monitor.
Kineticon 1.5 is $15 US (free to registered users of any previous version). Download links for the fully-working, trial version (which is converted to the full, non-trial version after purchase) are available at: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/kineticon/download.html>
The official Kineticon web site: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/kineticon> More information about Kineticon: <http://www.KineticCreations.com/kineticon/moreInfo.html> The Kinetic Creations web site: <http://www.KineticCreations.com>
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:28 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - CanOpener Amnesty!
This announcement is from:
Abbott Systems Inc. <info@abbottsys.com>
CanOpener Amnesty!
In celebration of CanOpener's upcoming 10 year anniversary on the Mac, Abbott Systems today announced it is offering a unique registration amnesty.
Users of CanOpener can register by simply emailing their name and address to Abbott at <info@abbottsys.com>, no proof of ownership is required, and users will get the full benefits of CanOpener registration including the ability to purchase the latest version at the low upgrade price.
The amnesty expires Feb 28, 1999.
CanOpener is Abbott's popular universal file opener. It has been shipping since 1989 and has always been a Mac only product. CanOpener information can be found at:
<http://www.abbottsys.com/co.html>
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:32 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Word Translator For the Macintosh
This announcement is from:
(Halldor Gislason) <mailto:halldorg@vortex.is>
Word Translator for Macintosh has been released with a new multi-language CD. Due to many requests for a translation tool for Mac users the development of Word Translator, discontinued earlier this year will be continued.
The release of the CD version 2.7.5 which includes 14 language dictionaries with up to 120.000 base words, is the first step in bringing the power of Translation Experts ltd other translation software packages to the Mac. This includes the document translation feature of Word Translator for Windows and NeuroTran, a sophisticated translator based on Neural Network technology soon to be released. The latest cross-platform addition, InterTran is already available to Internet users.
Languages included in this relase are: English-Spanish-English English-French-English English-German-English English-Danish-English English-Swedish-English English-Norwegian-English English-Finnish-English English-Portuguese(Brazil)-English English-Croatian-English English-Polish-English English-Italian-English English-Dutch-English English-Russian-English
The multi-language CD is currently available from <http://<http://www.tranexp.com/mac>www.tranexp.com/mac> where more information is available.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:40 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Apple and TechWeb Reader'S Choice Awards
This tidbit is from:
Jay Hill <mailto:volfreak@macconnect.com>
Seems the year's polish on the Apple carried through to the TechWeb Reader's Choice Awards for 1998.
Top Mover/Shaker
Steve Jobs 47% (identified as Apple interim CEO (not listed with Pixar)) Bill Gates 25%
Company of the year
Apple 42% Amazon.com 19%
OS with most advances
Linux 48% MacOS 8.1/8.5 32% Win 95/98 11%
Most innovative Hardware
iMac 53% PalmPilot III 18%
Full details can be found at <http://www.techweb.com/yearend98/pollresults.html>.
It's good to see good news continue.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:44 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Apple-Donuts - Sherlock Plugins
This tidbit is from:
Gord Lacey <mailto:bluefrog@shaw.wave.ca>
Apple-Donuts.com (http://www.apple-donuts.com)
Apple-Donuts.com is the place to go if you're looking for Sherlock Plugins, 8.5 SoundSets, AppleScripts and tips on using your Mac.
We have the oldest, and largest collection of Sherlock Plugins (currently 250) and we're always adding more. While you're visiting Apple-Donuts, be sure to enter our contest to win one of five registered copies of Holmes from Imagina Software, Inc. (http://www.imaginasw.com). The contest ends on January 8th.
Holmes allows you to create and manage Sherlock sets, as well as import and export them. We've created sets for Holmes based on the categories found on our site and they can be downloaded from the main Sherlock page.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:36 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Amazing New Mac Site
This tidbit is from:
"Brandon J. Henak" <mailto:BJROCKS@prodigy.net>
Featuring: up-to-the minute news, reviews and software. Some sections include Mac only gaming news with the latest demos and reviews, general Macintosh news on hardware and software plus a special section just for those who recently bought an iMac that features USB devices, iMac Hardware and specialized software reviews and updates. Check it out today at:
Please check it out and send questions or comments to: <mailto:Bjrocks@prodigy.net>
Thanks much, Brandon Henak Webmaster and Co-Editor of the <http://www.m-tg.com/omoc>Online Macintosh Obsession Center
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 02:05:23 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - New Mac-Related Site "ITALIA Mac"
This announcement is from:
ITALIA Mac <mailto:italiamac@iname.com>
MacPremium Media today announced the creation of a new Mac-related Web site in Italian Language. The name of the site is "ITALIA Mac", it contains daily Mac news from Italy, commentary, reviews of software and hardware products, features and troubleshooting on Apple Macintosh, Power Macintosh and iMac computers.
You can visit ITALIA Mac Web Site at <http://members.xoom.com/italiamac/>
The Press Release page is available at: <http://members.xoom.com/italiamac/epr.html>
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 07:15:27 -0800 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Don't let the you-know-whats grind you down
I just came upon this site. Thought you EvangeListas would enjoy it--and relate to the phrase.
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 02:05:08 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ?? - Auto Repair Shop Software For Mac?
This request is from:
"Dana R. Baggett" <mailto:drbonbi@javanet.com>
My son has a sole proprietor auto repair business (specializing in Jaguars). He is aware of auto repair shop PC software that facilitates keeping track of customers and their specific cars and interests, billing, inventory, etc. He already runs a PC mechanics repair time guide using Virtual PC on his Mac. But, before he buys PC auto repair shop software, he would like to know if there is some Mac software available. He is aware of Quicken for Business but the PC software he has seen is specifically tailored for the auto repair business.
I'll be glad to have suggestions sent to me at <mailto:drbonbi@javanet.com> and I'll report back whatever I find out. Many thanks.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 02:05:12 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - iMac In the Comics
This tidbit is from:
Dennis McCormick-Kovacich <mailto:dennis_mcc-k@longlivethemac.com>
I don't know if any EvangeListas out there follow the "Luann" comic strip, but Luann's mom has been dying for a new computer from Santa. It's been all she's talked about for the last week or two. When she finally opened that big box under the tree, she says, "Just what I wanted!" while staring excitedly at her new iMac. Gotta love it! __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
A lot of strips seem to sneak Macs into them. Makes sense...we are talking about ARTISTS, here. :)
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1998 02:05:16 -0800 From: The EvangeList Mailing List <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Evangelists In Sheeps Clothing?
This request is from:
<mailto:ccarter@teleport.com (Carl Carter)>
A lady at work asked me, in the lunchroom, whether she should buy a PC or an iMac or some other Mac. Present were 5 other people, 3 of whom are PC users. I explained that Macs were easier to use and the iMac was designed to be very easy to use. I went on to explain that it was much easier to install peripherals and software than on a PC. She asked how so, so I explained my latest PC fiasco. I was installing a game and it overwrote DirectX 6 and several drivers. My sound went and the monitor got very wierd. I had to find the correct drivers on another CD and install them so I could reconfigure and get everything running correctly, and I never got the game to run: time, over three hours.
She said "No!" and one PC user said "yes" the second said "all the time" and the third said he wished he had a Mac!
We may have a sale here - or several!
------------------------------
End of EvangeList Digest V1 #1345 *********************************
