EvangeList Digest Friday, November 13 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1319
In this issue:
PR - KidsGames 1.0 Followup - Address Book For Macintosh Tidbit - MacChat - Writers Wanted Tidbit - Macs Run Cisco 675 DSL Modem Better Than NT PR - Say Hello to iPort ;-) - Silly iMac Infographic Online Tidbit - From the Former Webmaster of Think Mac Job - Software QA Manager (San Fernando Valley, CA) Tidbit - Vancouver Sun Newspaper Raves Over iMac Tidbit - BBEdit Tops List In Cross-Platform Survey Tidbit - iMac Costume
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:46:46 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - KidsGames 1.0
This announcement is from:
<mailto: dstoll@atlcom.net>
Danny Stoll announces the release of KidsGames 1.0.
KidsGames is a collection of 25 non-violent, non-competitive, educational games for children aged 3 to 6 years old organized into 5 categories (Animal Identification, Reading Readiness, Math Readiness, Phonics, General Skills). KidsGames can used with children who are developmentally on track or with children of all ages in need of remedial work. KidsGames is an ideal educational software product for the home (including home school), learning center, or school. Children may play the first game in each category without any limitations. However, you must license the product to have access to all 25 games.
System Requirements:
MacOS-compatible computer running system 7.1 or greater; 020 or greater processor; 8 MB RAM (Virtual Memory OK); 14MB available disk space
More information can be obtained at <http://www.cyserv.com/dstoll/index.html> or by emailing <mailto:dstoll@kagi.com>
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:46:51 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Followup - Address Book For Macintosh
This follow-up is from:
<mailto: "Steven Reid" sjreid@home.com>
If any of you have tried the URL <http://www.mindspring.com/~jamesasmith/AddressBook.html> previously posted by Victor Kennedy to download Jim Leitch's great Address Book (now Jim Smith's) you might have received a message saying that site's bandwidth has been exceeded for this month, and to try again at the beginning of next month.
If you don't want to wait until next month to download this update you can also try <http://www.jimsmithsoft.com/>. Thanks to Sherlock I found it in seconds.
It seems to work fine under Mac OS 8.5 and it also launches much faster on a PowerMac (PM7100/66).
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:46:52 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - MacChat - Writers Wanted
This tidbit is from:
Interested in writing an Apple or Macintosh related article? Well, MacChat is looking for regular writers who can contribute weekly or bi-weekly. If you can't submit articles on a regular basis, we would also appreciate writers who could write on a contributional basis.
Still interested? Then e-mail <mailto:vrhee@macchat.com> and we'll get you more information as soon as possible. And don't forget to visit MacChat at:
<http://www.macchat.com>
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1998 15:46:49 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Macs Run Cisco 675 DSL Modem Better Than NT
US West has started providing DSL connections here in Colorado Springs. I jumped on the bandwagon as soon as it was available in my area. The official ad states that you must be running Windows 95/98/NT. As it happens I have an ethernet LAN with 3 Macs and 1 NT 4.0 workstation. I ordered the service and received my modem and documentation. Of course all the hardware was for a PC, but the install instructions also covered Mac OS 7.6.1 - 8.0.
I connected everything to the Win/NT box and attempted to configure the modem, per instructions, via HyperTerminal. After a day and a half I could not get the NT box to see the modem, nor HyperTerminal to open a connection. I was frustrated and US West tech support couldn't figure out why the PC wouldn't see the DSL modem.
I remembered that my AGFA digital camera came with a PC to Mac conversion cable. So I brought the modem down to the Mac, hooked the cable together and launched ZTerm. Instantly, the modem responded and I was able to log into it and configure it. Total time, under two minutes.
By the way, I want to mention that the US West Megabit Tech support guys were very helpful and knowledgeable about the Mac. They also didn't have an attitude when they found out that I was trying to connect their PC-centric equipment to a Mac.
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:35 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Say Hello to iPort
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Paul Griffin" paulgriffin@home.com>
Griffin Technology, Inc. today announced the iPort universal serial and video adapter for iMacs. Until now users of the upcoming iMac systems were restricted to the included 15 inch internal display and no serial ports. The iMate opens an entire world of standard serial devices to iMac users including printers, Midi devices, modems, lab equipment, serial input tablets, and digital cameras. "You will now be able use any Mac compatible serial peripheral with your iMac", says Paul Griffin, CEO of Griffin Technology Corporation. In addition to a serial port the iPort offers standard video out that supports all Mac and PC displays. Video resolution can go as high as 1600x1200 and mirroring is supported in standard iMac video modes.
At MSRP of $70.00, Griffin Technology's iPort adapter will offer a great solution for all iMac computer users. The adapter is fully compliant with all Apple and third party serial devices and Mac and PC displays. It is also Geoport compatible. It should also offer localtalk support in future software upgrades. The iMate is slated to ship in mid November.
Apple has made a strategic and revolutionary change in the computer industry with the iMac by being the first to only support USB input devices. The iPort will ease the transition period to USB by offering a large number of compatibility options immediately for users.
Since 1992, Griffin Technology has been an innovator of exciting hardware and software products for the Mac market. Griffin currently manufactures numerous innovative video and audio adapters for the Mac. They also maintain the world's largest database of monitor specifications at <http://www.nashville.net/~griffin/monitor.html>.
For Dealer and OEM pricing, Griffin Technology Corporation can be reached at (615) 255-0990 or by fax at (615) 255-8040. For further information check the Griffin website at <http://www.griffintechnology.com>.
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:36 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ;-) - Silly iMac Infographic Online
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Mark Kriegsman" kriegsman@clearway.com>
This week's "The ONION" has a goofy "iMac Mania" infographic that's worth a quick click...
If you haven't seen them, The ONION and (Boston's own) Weekly Week (http://www.weeklyweek.com) are newspapers carrying exclusivly made-up news stories such as "Starr Taunts Clinton With Humiliating 'Sittin' In A Tree' Song" or "New study blames global warming on 'sun'".
The ONION runs an "infographic" every week, and this week it was the iMac's turn...
NOTE: Some of The ONION's other content may not be suitable for children, but the iMac infographic is quite G-rated.
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:40 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - From the Former Webmaster of Think Mac
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Kevin Lee" swooshkl@earthlink.net>
This is just to let you know that my new site is up. It's called s w o o s g Design Concepts and it's basically a web design company. And by the way, that is NOT a misprint. Don't want to get sued by Nike or the like : ) Anyways, it's up and running on MacOS Zone's new servers.
<http://www.macoszone.com/swoosg>
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:35 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Software QA Manager (San Fernando Valley, CA)
This job offer is from:
<mailto: "Gary Gonzalez" gary@novadevcorp.com>
We are looking for a Mac expert...
* About us
Nova Development is a leading software developer/publisher in the utility and content categogories. We publish titles for Macintosh and Windows. Our products include the best selling Art Explosion clip art series. We're fast-paced, fun, and friendly. Visit our website at <http://www.novadevcorm.com>.
We are located in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California.
*About the Job
Although the title of the position is "Quality Assurance Manager", the job involves much more than just quality assurance. Here's what you would do:
1. Quality Assurance - You will develop and implement QA test plans for our existing clip art products and for new products, currently in devlopment. These products are for Macintosh and Windows, so you need a strong technical background on both platforms.
2. Technical Support Supervision - Our technical support staff doubles as our QA staff. You will supervise them.
3. IS - You will be our lead trouble shooter. 90% of our staff is on Macintosh and our servers are all Mac-based.
4. Programming Work - You will help to develop and maintain AppleScripts that we use in-house and PERL scripts on our web site. Also, you will make changes to our databases in FileMaker Pro.
We are looking for someone who:
- - Can always be counted on to meet tight deadlines and get the job done. - - Finds technical solutions to perplexing technical problems. - - Knows everything that there is to know about Macintosh, Windows, FileMaker Pro, and the Internet. - - Likes working with people in a fun, but sometimes hectic, work environment.
* To Apply
If this sounds like you, then please email your resume in TEXT_ONLY form (no attachments!) to <mailto:resume@novadevcorp.com>. Please don't fax or call.
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:41 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Vancouver Sun Newspaper Raves Over iMac
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Morgan News Peter Morgan" pmorgan@morgan-news.com>
I've not seen anything like it for years in this city's media.
It was a full page, front-page spread, with a large colour photo of computer in the Vancouver Sun's computer section. Written by Peter Wilson, the Sun's "Net Works" Editor, it was simply entitled: "iMac Magic"
The Vancouver Sun is the main daily newspaper and newspaper of record for British Columbia, and Greater Vancouver, Canada in particular, with about 200,000 circulation during the weekdays.
The first two paragraphs of this excellent, flattering and quite long story are:
The first thing people want to do when they see the new iMac is reach out and touch it. They can't wait to run their hands over it.
"They come up and go 'wow,' " says Michael Carman of Computer City in Coquitlam. "And the next thing they do is put out their hands to touch it because they want to feel the curves and everything."
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:37 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - BBEdit Tops List In Cross-Platform Survey
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Sandra Schneible" sandra@barebones.com>
Some interesting tidbits you folks might enjoy:
In a recent Internet World survey of web development firms, BBEdit topped the list of tools named in response to the question "Which HTML authoring tools does your firm use".
The question "What platform do you use to create the majority of your Web content" was also asked.
Guess which platform came out on top? The Macintosh -- with 35.6%!!
- - Sandy Schneible
Bare Bones Software, Inc. <http://web.barebones.com/>
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Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 09:16:38 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - iMac Costume
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Aaron Swartz" aswartz@upclink.com>
For Halloween this year, my brother dressed up as an iMac. He was recognized by many people (a testament to Apple's marketing) and had lots of fun. I decided to post pictures of the costume we made on this website to show you all. We made the costume ourselves out of an old mail carton (which is made of material suspiciously like the iMac), paint and bondi-blue lid (for the mouse).
If you would be interested in looking at the pictures I have put up, the web address is:
<http://www.techsearch-llc.com/imac/>
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