EvangeList Digest Wednesday, November 4 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1312
In this issue:
$$ - Free Internet Backups ?? - MIDI Interface For iMac Tidbit - Mac Simulated Experiment Joins John Glenn In Space Shu Tidbit - Shutting Down NT - How We Did It PR - Play It Cool 3.11 $$ - Nodester and Widgetizer Bundle With QuickTime Pro 3.0 Job - MacAdministrator (Palatine, Illinois) Job - AppleShare IP Network Person (Ontario, Oregon) Job - Mac Tech (Gunma Prefecture, Japan) PR - Web Confidential 1.1 PR-TitlePop 3.0.4 Ships
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:40 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Free Internet Backups
This special offer is from:
<mailto: "Julie Hetherington" julie@backjack.com>
I'm proud to announce that for a limited time, BackJack, the complete internet backup service for Macintosh, is offering all Evangelistas an amazing opportunity to back up your critical files ... risk free!
Until November 12, 1998, all Evangelistas who download and register for BackJack's 15-day Free Trial will automatically receive 1 month's subscription (we'll even waive the Initial Setup Fee). But...it gets even better! If you are one of the first 250 people, you'll also receive a second month's subscription (that's 2 months total). Complete details of this offer can be found at:
<www.backjack.com/evangelistoffer.html>
Now is the time to try BackJack. Our Mac-only file backup and recovery service is the perfect backup solution for you. Here's why:
** It's Complete - No need to acquire additional hardware or software ** It's Secure - uses 128 bit CAST encryption technology ** Maximizes Bandwidth - built in compression allows for use with even 14.4K modems! ** Automated Backups - automatic scheduling and execution of backup operations ** Cost Effective - store your critical files for only pennies per day! ** Road Warrior/iMac Friendly - Instantly recover files from anywhere in the world!
Read more about our special offer by visiting <www.backjack.com/evangelistoffer.html>. Act now, as this is a limited time offer. I'm sure you'll agree this is a service no company can afford to be without!
Julie Hetherington Marketing Co-ordinator Synectics Business Solutions
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:41 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - MIDI Interface For iMac
This request is from:
<mailto: "Marc Burgauer" marc@mail.printrain.com>
The iMac is a hit. Lots of my musician friends that are considering to buy a computer ask me, if the iMac would be a good choice. There's this one issue that makes me hesitant to say 'yes'.
I haven't heard or read of any MIDI interface being available for the iMac. I know that there are some Serial-Bus-To-UBS converters, but since MIDI is a real-time thing (even if it's only 8-bit), I wonder if they do the trick. (Memories of MIDI Interfaces not working with the PowerBooks come to mind as well.)
While we're at it.. how about the MIDI and Audio software packages? What are you using? Any experiences with iMac and some of the popular MIDI/Audio packages, like CubaseVST, LogicAudio, StudioVision, DigitalPerformer?
Anybody out there having any experiences with iMac and MIDI? Please let me know. I will gladly let this list know about any findings.
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:44 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Mac Simulated Experiment Joins John Glenn In Space Shu
A Mac Java tool called AgentSheets was used to simulate the behavior of E. coli bacteria in microgravity aboard the Discovery space shuttle with John Glenn.
AgentSheets is a construction kit to build interactive SimCity-like simulations and games that can be exported as superfast Java applets (no Java programming required). Applets generated run 50 times faster than any comparable product on the PC. See examples at:
<http://www.agentsheets.com/showcase.html> and get a FREE beta version from
<http://www.agentsheets.com/>
AgentSheets is designed for the Mac, and provides users with high-level access to Apple technology that includes ...
- - Java MRJ - - Text-to-speech - - TCP/IP (to read web page content into simulation/game in real time) - - Sound - - QuickTime Music - - AppleEvents
For more information contact: Alexander Repenning <mailto:alexandr@agentsheets.com>
Information about experiment <http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/space_mission/story6.sml>
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:47 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Shutting Down NT - How We Did It
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Rich Morin" rdm@cfcl.com>
Folks-
Apple has a web page (http://www.apple.com/publishing/internet/kai/) that describes how a design firm used MkLinux to set up a mission- critical web server. Although the page is rather short on specifics, it does give the reader a very warm feeling about the use of MkLinux.
The firm was very happy about being able to use a new G3 and an old 8500, rather than having to go out and buy PC hardware...
Yours, Rich Morin Prime Time Freeware
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:44 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Play It Cool 3.11
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Russell Clarke" rwc@kagi.com>
Play it Cool 3.11 Shareware $US 15
Russell Clarke <mailto:rwc@kagi.com> <http://www.kagi.com/rwc/pic.html>
Play it Cool is a QuickTime and QuickTime VR movie player and simple editor.
It plays all types of QuickTime movies, including "mov", "MIDI", "MPEG", "AVI", "VCD" and "QuickTime VR".
It also opens many image formats, like "PICT", "TIFF", "GIF", "JPEG" and "PNG"; and sound formats, like "snd", "AIFF", "WAV" and "AU". QuickTime 3 is required to open some of these formats.
It is a "fat" application, plays movies very smoothly and contains many features not available in other movie players.
A Japanese version is also available from <http://www.bridge1.com>
Users commonly report better playback performance from Play it Cool than from other movie players.
MAIN FEATURES: ============== - - load movie into RAM and set monitor to best depth for smoother playback - - Stage mode which hides the background and plays movies at optimum speed - - useful information displayed about movies - - jog and shuttle controls - - real-time display of SMPTE time code, frame number and frames per second - - movies can be played up to five times faster than normal, forwards or in reverse - - ability to compress movies and pictures - - cut, copy, paste and the ability to add sound to movies - - creates self-playing Movie-Applications - - make movies playable on non-Mac OS computers - - printing - - preferences - - balloon help - - platinum interface
MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS: ==================== - - 68020 Macintosh, Power Macintosh or better - - 1 MB available hard disk space - - 1.5 MB available RAM - - System 7.0 or later - - QuickTime 1.6 or later
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:46 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Nodester and Widgetizer Bundle With QuickTime Pro 3.0
This special offer is from:
<mailto: "Carrie Sue Shawfield" carrie@roundaboutlogic.com>
We here at Roundabout Logic would like to extend a special offer for EvangeList readers. We offer two Macintosh software products for producing Quicktime VR movies, both panoramic and object movies. Even though the software is Mac only (for the time being), the exported movie can be cross platform. This offer will end on November 20, 1998. Here's the offer: Nodester 1.5, for producing panoramic Quicktime VR movies, $49.95 + S&H, retails for $149.95 and Widgetizer 1.0, for producing object Quicktime VR movies, $49.95 + S&H, retails $149.95. Both of these products can be purchased together for only $89.95 + S&H, retailing together $249.95. Both of these products include a FREE copy of Quicktime 3.0 Pro, a $29.95 value. To order please email: <mailto:sales@roundaboutlogic.com> and put "EvangeListas" in the subject field when placing your order. We take all major credit cards and POs for schools and institutions. Roundabout Logic offers free technical support and is committed to developing the best Quicktime VR software on the planet!
Here's a brief description of Nodester 1.5 & Widgetizer 1.0:
Both programs are Mac-Only (with a Windows version in development). Nodester requires 16megs available physical RAM, Widgetizer requires only 8megs of physical RAM, 2MB hard disk space, MacOS 7.5 or later, QuickTime 2.5 or later,QuickTime VR 2.0, 14" monitor or greater. Not required but definitely recommended, display capable of showing thousands of colors (16 byte video). Widgetizer ships as a fat-binary (68K and PPC), Nodester will also support 68k. Basically, Nodester is for creating QTVR panoramas, while Widgetizer creates QTVR object movies.
Widgetizer is the innovative rapid object movie editor for QTVR. It boasts a small memory footprint, clean user interface, plug-in architecture and exports QTVR 1.0 and 2.0. It features definable hot spots, custom backgrounds, frame-based animation, and sound integration. Widgetizer supports all cameras and its plug-in supports device (mechanism) software controlled QTVR object rigs.
Nodester is the renowned rapid panoramic editor for QTVR. The interface is quick and easy to learn. Nodester features a hot-spot editor, image editor and supports any camera, whether film, digital or video. All the user adds is the creative perspective. Nodester can do URL linking; i.e. to another web page that contains an object movie, or another independent URL. You need a multimedia authoring program to create multi-nodes, or simply link multiple nodes in html for the web. Having an embedded object movie within a panorama that plays cross platform is not yet possible until Apple releases the latest QTVR software.
Complete information on products can be found on Roundabout Logic¼s web site <http://www.roundaboutlogic.com> along with demos, tips & tricks, FAQs, a gallery of our users¼ movies, and more.
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:45 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - MacAdministrator (Palatine, Illinois)
This job offer is from:
<mailto: "Mark T. Hupp" mhupp@interaccess.com>
Immediate Job Opportunity for MacAdministrator - Palatine, Illinois
CompuCOOK, a rapidly-expanding Mac-based interactive kiosk developer, is looking to hire a qualified MacAdministrator to maintain its local area network, provide desktop and field support to its staff, and support and develop its kiosk management databases. Network administration duties include maintaining mail, FileMaker Pro, and Retrospect servers. Must have strong Macintosh troubleshooting skills, along with ability to provide telephone support for remote users. Proficiency with FileMaker Pro is critical, plus an interest learning database-to-web-connectivity (using Lasso).
This is the ideal position for a Macintosh enthusiast. CompuCOOK offers a friendly work environment, excellent benefits, and a competitive salary.
RESUMES may be sent in MS Word or PDF format to <mailto:jakers@compucook.com> or faxed to 847.776.2833.
(eoe)
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:41 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - AppleShare IP Network Person (Ontario, Oregon)
How would you like to work in an entirely nertworked, Macintosh only environment (well with the exception of two, lone 486¼s that aren¼t on the network)? You have read numerous stories of how a single mac technician can keep a network of 43 machines working, now¼s your chance to prove it. Oh, and what if you got the chance to learn/polish your HTML skills at the same time? The Argus Observer is a daily newspaper with circulation 7,800 (Sunday through Friday) looking for a qualified Macintosh expert. A successful applicant will be bright, willing to learn and know the Mac OS. S/he will not be afraid of formatting a drive, learning to maintain an imagesetter in a publishing environment and be able to answer technical questions. Oh, and knowledge of desktop publishing programs is a definite plus. If you have artistic capabilities, you will get a chance to publish small illustrations in the paper. There are three locations that you would be responsible for. The main location contains 35 mixed Power Macintosh and Quadra machines. The other two locations have two and five machines, respectively, and these offices do not need to be checked on a daily basis. In addition, the network administrator would be responsible for doing text exporting from QuarkXPress and FTP¼ing the results to our webmaster. This is an easy responsibility, and can be done in 10 minutes a day.
The Argus Observer is located in Ontario, Oregon. Ontario is located on the Oregon/Idaho border, and is about 55 miles west of Boise, Idaho. One of the locations that you would have responsibility for is located in Meridian, Idaho, eight miles from Boise. The main mode of communication between the remote offices and the main office is by a combination of Apple Remote Access and a private Apple Share IP Web and FTP site. Currently Vicom Internet Gateway, a software router and PPP server are running on the network administrator¼s machine.
Duties include: maintain a network of mixed Power Macintosh and Quadra machines determine software purchases for the organization provide technical support for the employees publish the newspaper on the internet (currently automated)
Visit our current website at: <http://www.argusobserver.com/>
Or visit our old website at: <http://www.malheur.or.us/argus/>
Joshin Yamada Webmaster Argus Observer Newspaper
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Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:06:43 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Mac Tech (Gunma Prefecture, Japan)
This job offer is from:
<mailto: "Peter Payne" jlist@jlist.com>
J-List Co. Ltd. (http://www.jlist.com), a Japanese limited corporation located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan (about 110 miles north and west of Tokyo) has a fun position for a Mac- and Internet-savvy person. Qualified applicants will have the following skills:
* Be Mac users, since we have lots of Macs here. Experience with Windows is a plus, since we do some limited development of Windows software.
* Reasonable Japanese speaking ability, and the ability to read Japanese at approximately level 2 of the Japanese Ability Test.
* Experience with Japanese pop culture (anime, manga, Japanese pop music, AV) is important, since we deal with these items.
* Be in Japan, and be willing/able to live near us (an apartment is provided as part of the contract).
* Since J-List deals with adult material, applicants need to be comfortable and professional with this.
This is a position with a small company (two Japanese and one American) that is doing good work and having fun. Interested applicants should check out <http://www.jlist.com/job.html> for more details.
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Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 04:56:21 -0800 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - Web Confidential 1.1
Keyword: Market by market, Internet
This announcement is from:
Alco Blom, alco@xs4all.nl
Where do you keep your confidential data?
Like most people these days, you've probably got a growing number of user IDs, passwords, registration keys, PINs, serial numbers, and the like, stored in various places on your Mac or scribbled on miscellaneous pieces of paper around your home or office. When you stop and think about it, you probably have more of these pesky bits of information scattered about than you realize.
Now there is a software program to manage passwords and the like: it is called Web Confidential. It uses an intuitive, easy-to-use cardfile metaphor which will enable even novice users to get up to speed in no time. Power users will find a large number of options to enable them to configure Web Confidential to meet their specific needs.
Web Confidential offers 448-bit encryption.
Web Confidential 1.1 is Mac OS 8.5-savvy and is available in English and Japanese.
Web Confidential is $25 shareware.
Web Confidential 1.0.2 is available in German and French. Updates to 1.1 will soon be available.
Regarding my previous post to MacWay, I'd like to mention that URL Manager Pro 2.0.5 is also available in German and Japanese.
More info from: <http://www.url-manager.com>
Contact: <mailto:alco@xs4all.nl>
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See who art in "Heaven." Go to:
<http://www.garage.com/memberInvestors.shtml>
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Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998 11:26:05 -0800 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR-TitlePop 3.0.4 Ships
Jouko Pakkanen, jouko@kagi.com
TitlePop installs a pop-up menu in the title bar of every window, allowing you to instantly access not only all the windows owned by that particular program, but also of any program currently running, including the Finder. (Savvy Mac users know that the Finder has a similar feature, which creates a pop-up menu of an open folder's parent folder(s) when you press the command key while clicking on the title bar. TitlePop is aware of this, and allows the Finder to create this menu when the command key is pressed, just like normal.)
In addition, version 3.0 of TitlePop now allows you to drag and drop files or data into any application or directly into open documents through the pop-up menu!
TitlePop 3.0.4 is compatible with Mac OS 8.5. You may also visit the TitlePop home page at <http://www.datavasara.fi/titlepop>.
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IMHO, TitlePop is an essential product to use. I run it constantly on all the Macs I use.
