EvangeList Digest Wednesday, November 11 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1317
In this issue:
Tidbit - Quest For Glory V Newsletter Tidbit - This Week's Farr Site -- "Christ-O-Ween? Windows 2000??" Tidbit - AppleSurf Moves to MacOPINION $$ - Mac OS 8.5 Black Book PR - XLR8'S G3Z ZIF Upgrades PR - Agora Update Released (Game) PR - Savitar 1.0 Now Available Tidbit - ISR Weekly Column #2 Tidbit - CNET Central TV Show PR - 2K5 Game CD-ROM Tidbit - Free Download Nisus Writer 4.1.6 $$ - Personalized Computer Stuff
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:31:47 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Quest For Glory V Newsletter
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Russ Kirkpatrick" lash@teleport.com>
I found this at the bottom of the newsletter that the Quest for Glory V team has been sending. I wonder if PlayStation users will be as good at organizing protests, petitions, etc. as EvangeListas have been?
<<<begin quoted material>>>
Hybrids, crossbreeds, composites - we got 'em all covered!
What we mean to say is, that if you have a PC or a MAC, you'll be ready to rock and roll from day one with Quest for Glory V (sorry, no PlayStation version planned). A large part of the development of Dragon Fire has been on the MAC, and we've been demonstrating the game on MACs at Apple conventions, at Apple's HQ, and even in Paris, France when we tracked them down. So if you are an Apple user, or have friends who use MACs, this is the adventure game for you this season.
Legends Never Die
Tom Craven Team Dragon Fire
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:31:53 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - This Week's Farr Site -- "Christ-O-Ween? Windows 2000??"
This week's Farr Site is entitled "Christ-o-ween? Windows 2000??" and features Solar (Not Satanic), Get Out of My Holiday Please, and Whats the Deal with Windows NT? Wicca-weary wackos waste words while Windows waits.
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:31:52 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - AppleSurf Moves to MacOPINION
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Ben Garland" bgarland@macopinion.com>
MacOPINION is proud to now host AppleSurf at the following URL:
<http://macopinion.com/applesurf/>
Sporting a revised look, AppleSurf is "Your Guide To All The News, Opinions, And Rumors Around The Web" and a great compliment to other Mac headlines sites like our friends over at MacSurfer and MacMadness.
AppleSurf is unique in that the article headlines are divided into different categories such as: Business, Opinion, Hardware, Operating System, Software, Internet, DOJ vs Microsoft, and more... so if an article is an Opinion dealing with Operating Systems, it will be listed under both categories making it easier to find the articles that interest you. Never miss an article again!
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:31:57 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Mac OS 8.5 Black Book
This special offer is from:
<mailto: "Mark R. Bell" mbell@ncha.org>
Debbie Suggs and I are the authors of "The Mac OS 8.5 Black Book" from The Coriolis Group's Technology Press, and we have negotiated a significant discount on our latest book for EvangeList members. The book went to the printer last week we expect it to ship directly from the publisher any day now. EvangeList members will receive a 20% discount.
The "Mac OS 8.5 Black Book" is a follow-up to the wildly popular "Mac OS 8 Book," which I co-authored with Craig Danuloff last year, but it's geared more for intermediate-to-advanced users instead of for all user levels. We cover everything you need to know to not only install and use the new features of Mac OS 8.5, but we also place an emphasis on troubleshooting common problems, networking, and interoperability with other popular operating systems. The book has a companion CD-ROM with about 130MB (compressed) of freeware, shareware, and demo software, and also several invaluable references for Mac administrators. Here's the table of contents:
Chapter 1 Using Mac OS 8.5 Chapter 2 System Startup And Shutdown Chapter 3 The User Environment Chapter 4 Installation And Basic Configuration Chapter 5 Disk And File Systems Chapter 6 Memory Management Chapter 7 Mobile Computing Chapter 8 Printing Chapter 9 Multimedia Chapter 10 Microsoft Windows Compatibility Chapter 11 Networking Chapter 12 Internet Connectivity Chapter 13 Providing Internet Services Chapter 14 AppleScript Chapter 15 Java Chapter 16 System Security Chapter 17 Event And System Monitoring Tools Chapter 18 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Shortcuts And Tricks Appendix B Administrative Tools Appendix C Mac OS Changes And Enhancements Appendix D Mac OS Error Codes Appendix E Apple Spec Chart Appendix F HTML Resource Guide Appendix G Additional Resources
Please see the following URL after November 9, 1998 for more information about "The Mac OS 8.5 Black Book" as well as a link for ordering instructions:
<http://www.coriolis.com>
Also, we're always trying out new book ideas on Coriolis Press, and we welcome your comments and suggestions on what you would like to read in future editions of this book, or other Mac-related books!
Mark R. Bell <mbell@ncha.org> Debrah D. Suggs <dds@duke.edu>
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:31:54 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - XLR8'S G3Z ZIF Upgrades
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Lori A. Vierthaler" LAV@interexinc.com>
XLR8, by Interex, today announced the production of its MACh Speed G3Z, an advanced family of processor upgrade cards for Apple's highly popular PowerMac G3 computers. The MACh Speed G3Z family is the second round of products to come from XLR8's refocused engineering and design, following the successful release of their 400, 366 and 333 MHz family of PowerMac(tm) upgrades in October. The MACh Speed G3Z cards are scheduled to ship at the end of November. The MACh Speed G3Z family features the high performance PowerPC 750 microprocessor (G3), and includes four speeds - - 300 MHz, 333 MHz, 366 MHz and 400 MHz. The available, large L2 cache ratios are as follows: 3:2, 5:2, 2:1 and 3:1, with a standard 1MB backside cache. (The 300 MHz is available in both 1 MB and 512K cache sizes.) XLR8's G3Z cards feature tremendously easy installation. Users simply pop off the metal clip that attaches the heatsink, lift the lever that releases the processor pins, and snap the card into the zero insertion force socket that is provided on the motherboards of all PowerMac G3 computers. The entire process takes only a few minutes from start to finish.
As with all XLR8's upgrade products, the new G3Z features XLR8's exclusive, MVP(tm) (Multiple Variable Processing) technology. This feature allows users the most flexibility on the market, for optimizing Bus, CPU and cache speeds. Each G3Z also comes with two utility software programs. The XLR8 Processor Info Utility allows interactive feedback of card settings including current CPU temperature. Multiple setting and easy control of the MACh Speed's backside cache is achieved through the MACh Speed G3 Control software. In addition, the G3Z comes with a well illustrated, 68-page, comprehensive manual and will ship in XLR8's new, innovative designed packaging.
MacBench 4.0 scores reflect that users can nearly double their computer speed with the new MACh Speed G3Z upgrade; potentially raising any existing PowerMac G3 computer performance to higher levels than that of any new Mac G3 model.
For technical support, contact XLR8 at 1-800-513-9744. For more information on XLR8 products, contact XLR8 at 316-636-5544 or visit their website at <http://www.xlr8.com>.
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:31:58 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Agora Update Released (Game)
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Jenni Collins" jennic@powermedia.com>
Power Media, Inc., announces the release of version 1.2 of aGORA, a Macintosh role-playing game by Knowble Design, which offers an abundance of impressive, new features.
aGORA 1.2 OFFERS THESE IMPROVED FEATURES:
RAVE SUPPORT: In the preferences there is now a new section entitled Rendering. Here you will have the option of switching between software and RAVE (hardware) rendering. aGORA 1.2 will support any ATI product, 2 meg or greater.
IMPROVED PHYSICS: The physics model has been improved to include such things as objects bouncing and sliding.
EXPLODING CHARACTERS: Characters will explode after being struck by a fireball, and the bones of oracle guardians will be scattered across the landscape.
FASTER GAME PLAY: Characters can now traverse the landscape at a much faster pace.
NEW CAMERA PANNING: Camera reacts more appropriately when turning your character.
IMPROVED SHADOWS: More value has been added to the shadows which increases realism.
MORE REALISTIC AL: The skill level of the computer opponents have been decreased to enable more realistic battles.
NEW AIMING GUIDE: There is now an option to initialize an aiming guide to assist you.
NEW NETWORK MAP: A new network map has been added to the collection - this one is a real BLAST!!!
COMPANY INFORMATION: The company information number for Power Media, Inc., is 503-684-8232: the eMail address is <mailto:info@powermedia.com:> <http://www.powermedia.com>.
MSRP: $49.95 __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
"Exploding Characters"?!
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:32:00 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Savitar 1.0 Now Available
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Jay Koutavas" jay@heynow.com>
Heynow Software is proud to announce the release of its first shareware product "Savitar".
Savitar is a text-based virtual reality client designed for the Mac OS platform, allowing users to connect to thousands of social, educational, professional, and gaming virtual worlds and online communities on the internet. Savitar is designed to deliver a rich and easy to use set of tools including keyboard macros, text triggers, automatic scripts, and text-to-speech options. Savitar arrives pre-configured with a collection of user favorite worlds, and can be easily configured to connect to new worlds.
Savitar can be obtained from Heynow Software's web site at <http://www.heynow.com/Savitar>. The shareware fee is $15; site licenses are also available. The site also includes Savitar's online manual, a user message board, and other useful information.
Heynow Software was founded by Jay Koutavas in 1997. Heynow Software provides software development consulting services in the areas of digital video, audio and network applications.
For more information, contact Jay Koutavas at <mailto:jay@heynow.com>.
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:32:01 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - ISR Weekly Column #2
Ircle Scripting Resources is now offering weekly columns on scripting Ircle. Every week a new article will be featured on the ISR Web site which is located at:
This weeks column is entitled "The Right Tool For the Job"
We are also looking for freelance writers who are familiar with AppleScript, Ircle Scripting and various Scripting topics. For more info please email <mailto:pasoft@pasoftware.com>
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:32:03 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - CNET Central TV Show
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Steve Kesler" stevekes@macconnect.com>
Today (Sunday), CNet Central television on the Science Fiction channel showed a gentlemen named Jim and his computer collection (Jim's Garage Site). Two of the items shown were a Lisa and the first-ever Mac. Host Richard Hart mentioned the Lisa is now worth $20,000.
Jim (didn't catch his last name) has a web site <http://www.rdrop.com/users/jimw/> and his e-mail address is <mailto:jimw@agora.rdrop.com>
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:32:05 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - 2K5 Game CD-ROM
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Stefan Sinclair" trickys@earthlink.net>
DoomHammer Software would like to announce the availability of the MacOS CD-ROM version of their latest arcade-style fighting game, "2K5".
2K5 is a fast paced 1 - 2 player fighting game for the Power Macintosh. You can play as any one of a variety of characters in either the solo-player scenario or head to head with another person over a computer network. Large high resolution graphics, stereo sound and intelligent computer opponents combine to deliver an arcade-fighter style experience on your PowerMac.
The CD-ROM version of the game includes eight (8) playable characters, bosses, multi-level solo scenario and hundreds of megabytes of between-round movie animation. In addition to these features, you can build your own custom game characters and game scenarios with the aid of special tools and character-building instructions included, to allow one to completely customize their combat gaming experience if desired. Finally, the complete source code to the game and tools is also included, which might be of interest to Mac programmers.
The game can be purchased directly from DoomHammer for $25 US, which includes shipping to anywhere on planet Earth, either online at our web site or with the order form included with the game demo. To learn more about the game, download the demo, or order online over a secure web connection, visit the 2K5 web page at either:
<http://www.doomhammer.com/2K5.html> or <http://members.aol.com/doomhmr1/>
You can also check out the demo version of the game available on the current issues of MacAddict and MacFormat Magazines' CD-ROMs. To contact us with any questions, comments or concerns, drop us an email at:
<mailto:software@doomhammer.com>
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:32:07 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Free Download Nisus Writer 4.1.6
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Mark Hurvitz" rmark@nisus-soft.com>
Nisus Writer 4.1.6 is now available for free download. Nisus Software's web address is <http://www.nisus.com>. This is an older version of Nisus Writer and does not contain many of the great features that are included in version 5.1.3. Nisus Writer 4.1.6 is a full featured word processor. Nisus Writer is for use with Macintosh only and the manual is sold separately.
The writer's tool that starts where ordinary word processors give up. Nisus Writer 4.1.6 handles written documents both large and small with the features you expect to find in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect and other applications. But no word processor in the world gives you this much power and flexibility.
Nisus Writer includes unlimited undos, noncontiguous selection, tables, customizable keyboard menu equivalents, complete graphics creation and an especially powerful macro language for automating repetitive tasks.
Create multimedia presentations, course materials and live reports by communicating your message through movies, recorded sounds, and text-to-speech. You also get desktop publishing tools, on-line help and documentation; "smart" style sheets, auto indexing, and more! Nisus Writer 4.1 takes full advantage of WorldScript, making it possible to enter text in English and other romanic languages, Japanese and other two-byte languages, and right-to-left languages such as Arabic and Hebrew (with the appropriate Language Kit and "Language Key" (not included), even in the same document, without switching word processors or systems.
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Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 10:32:08 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Personalized Computer Stuff
This special offer is from:
<mailto: "dittosinc" dittos@concentric.net>
Ditto's Copy Shop, a 100% Mac-lovin', Mac-usin', Mac-built and Mac-hosted full service copy shop would like to offer to all our Evangelista buddies (just in time for Christmas) a wonderful offer on all our personalized gifts.
Order any of the personalized gifts which we offer (t-shirts, mouse pads, puzzles, mugs or calendars) and mention _____"Evangelista"_______ somewhere in your order (highlighted please so we'll notice) between now and Dec. 10th and we'll give you a 10% discount.
If you need more information or would like to visit our site, feel free to check us out at: <http://www.dittosonline.com> or contact us via email at: <mailto:dittos@concentric.net>
Thanks to all the 'listas! Keep the mac goin' strong.
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