EvangeList Digest Tuesday, August 25 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1261
In this issue:
PR - 3Dfx Consumer Card From VillageTronic To Debut In September ?? - SmartUPS-Type Software For Macs Tidbit - CyberStudio Mailing List $$ - OneClick Special Offer PR - SiteJazz Corp. Announces New smartGIF Pricing Tidbit - iMac Makes A Sale Followup - Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible Job - Controller For Mac-Based MarComm Firm Tidbit - Parallel Computing On Macintosh Tidbit - IMG Special Feature - Is the iMac A Gamer'S Machine? $$ - Up To 75% OFF NEW Password Key 3.2 Tidbit - EveryMac.com's iMac FAQ
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:45 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - 3Dfx Consumer Card From VillageTronic To Debut In September
This announcement is from:
Marc Schmitt, <mschmitt@villagetronic.com>
Village Tronic Marketing GmbH today announced MacMagic. MacMagic is the first and only consumer 3D accelerator for the Macintosh platform. Equipped with Voodoo Graphics from 3Dfx interactive, Inc. and 4 MB Video RAM it offers the industry standard chip set for 3D acceleration in games to every PowerMacintosh user with one free PCI slot.
MacMagic is - in contrast to other 3Dfx cards - specifically designed for the Macintosh. It offers unmatched compatibility with MacOS and delivers a user experience that lives up to the expectations of the Macintosh customer.
MacMagic debuts in September and will retail for $99.
<http://www.villagetronic.com>
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:41 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - SmartUPS-Type Software For Macs
This request is from:
Kai Matthews, <kaimuse@apocalypse.org>
I"m currently in the proces of upgrading my house's net connection, etc., and have picked up a used Powermac 8600/300 to use as a Unix server (MachTen/WebTen, BSD Unix on top of MacOS, in keeping with my no-Wintel-ever standards), so the issue of UPS's has become more important than ever.
I've gotten used to seeing SmartUPS software (which communicates with the server to initiate a controlled shutdown before the battery runs down) being available only for Wintel machines, from vendors like APC. The NT server that used to be here was on such. (I've had enough exposure to NT to last me several lifetimes, [no] thank you very much.)
Does anyone know of options for the Mac? Even something that at least talks to Unix servers, assuming MachTen can fool an app into thinking it's talking to an actual Unix box?
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:54 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - CyberStudio Mailing List
This tidbit is from:
Rick Q. Chin, <rqc@acc-inc.com>
Heard about GoLive's amazing web site creation tool, CyberStudio 3? Trying to use DHTML and timelines, drag and drop JavaScript Actions, WYSIWYG Cascading StyleSheets, tables or CyberStudio's pixel-accurate Layout Grids? Planning on using enhanced QuickTime 3.0 editing, ColorSync for the Web, additional JavaScript Actions, or the JavaScript Action Development Kit? How about the Site Manager, Font Set Manager, or the built-in FTP Upload/Download? You need to join the CyberStudio Talk list.
Although the CyberStudio Talk list is independently operated, the *most* experienced CyberStudio users and GoLive Tech Support monitor and contribute to this resource making it *the* place to become productive in this rich, amazing program. Learn little known or user-created tricks to achieve results fast. Meet some of the most knowledgeable web designers in the world.
To join, visit the CyberStudio List Home Page at: <http://www.acc-inc.com/cstalk.html> The list policies and URLs for subscribing and unsubscribing are located there. Enjoy GoLive's CyberStudio! Please forward this to anyone who is using CyberStudio.
One last note: This list is very active (70-125 e-mails per day). Consider subscribing to the DIGEST version initially or use filtering to avoid overwhelming your In box.
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 14:10:45 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: $$ - OneClick Special Offer
This special offer is from:
John Oberrick, <johno@westcodesoft.com>
Over 100+ time-saving enhancements and shortcuts for only $29.98! Discover OneClick, one of the most remarkable Mac utilities you'll ever use.
Guy says, "OneClick has turned into one of the most valuable pieces of software I use."
Steve Wozniak, Apple Co-founder says, "I am amazed and fascinated with OneClick... I recommend it to any Mac user."
MacUser magazine says: "OneClick is one of the most powerful and remarkable utilities we've seen in the last couple of years." **Rated 5-mice!!**
For 72 hours only get OneClick for only $29.98 (Regularly $69) with a NO RISK, 60-day money back guarantee. Visit our web site at
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:53 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - SiteJazz Corp. Announces New smartGIF Pricing
This announcement is from:
Roger Ridpath, <roger@sitejazz.com>
Time saving Web-design tool smartGIF now saves you money too!
SiteJazz Corp. reduces the price of its Mac only Web-design software smartGIF to $49. For Web site creators who use Photoshop, smartGIF is a plug-in that saves optimized GIF files. UNLIKE ANY PLUG-IN, it lets users divide a single Photoshop file into multiple Web ready GIFs in ONE EASY STEP.
smartGIF is also a great compliment to other Web creation tools such as Adobe's Photoshop, NetObjects Fusion, Macromedia's Dreamweaver, Filemaker's HomePage, and Cyberstudio's GoLive.
smartGIF can be purchased at <http://www.sitejazz.com/buysmartgif> Discount pricing for multiple copies is also available. A five-pack costs $199, and a 10-pack costs $399.
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:51 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - iMac Makes A Sale
This tidbit is from:
Rich Long, <rcl@ultranet.com>
I attended the iMac launch at my local CompUSA, helping to answer questions from about noon to 5 PM. It was GREAT! There was a lot of traffic, and huge interest in the iMac. I think somewhere around 25 units went out on Saturday. The Epson Stylus 600 (with USB adapter) was also a big hit.
On Sunday, I was chatting with my wife about iMac, after showing her the full-page ad in the CompUSA circular. She, as a casual Mac user since about 1990, asked what was "so special" about it. I started to explain about the new case, G3 speed, 10/100 Ethernet for networks and cable modems, etc., and then stopped myself. I whipped out my trusty PowerBook and fired up the Simplicity Shootout video with Johann and Brodie vs. Adam. That did it! She was hooked! Now she wants to get an iMac as a Christmas present for her folks.
I've heard that Steve wants to turn that video into a commercial. I say "go for it!" It works!
I think sometimes we in the computer industry can lose sight of what the consumer wants, which is -simplicity-. The Mac has always excelled at that, and the iMac is even better.
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:43 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Followup - Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible
This follow-up message is from:
<TStauffer@aol.com>
A number of readers have requested that I keep them apprised of the status of Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible for IDG, so I thought I'd let you know of the latest development. Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible is now available for *Pre-Order*!
No guarantees, but it looks like we're about a month away from the book's release. I've already been given the final version of the cover art, which you can see at my Web site. I'll be happy to answer any questions about the book, so please visit my Web site, then send a message if you've got an interest or concern.
<http://www.shutup101.com/todd/>
Also, please take a look at the beta version of my new Web site, Mac-Upgrade.com, which I plan to make the premiere source for upgrade and troubleshooting news covering Mac hardware and other topics. Plus you'll find regular news, columns and hardware reviews. The site will soon move to its own domain (www.mac-upgrade.com) but, for now, I've got the beta up on my current server:
<http://www.shutup101.com/todd/macupgrade.html>
Let me know what you think. One last thanks to all the Evangelistas who sent in tips that ended up, in my opinion, making this a much better book than it otherwise would have been.
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:47 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Controller For Mac-Based MarComm Firm
This job announcement is from:
Tim O'Neill, <toneill@imagemasters.com>
About the Company
On Target Marketing, Inc is an integrated marketing communications company based in Merced, California. The company consist of two divisions, On Target Marketing and Image Masters, which share a common administrative staff and art department, but maintain separate account service staff. The two divisions currently employ 22 full and part time employees. The Controller oversees the financial operations of both divisions.
The marketing agency, On Target Marketing, specializes in strategic planning and creative message development for clients in the health care, agribusiness, and public agency sectors. The geographic focus of On Target Marketing is primarily Central California.
Image Masters is an apparel graphics and promotional products company with sales representatives in Southern California, the Bay Area, and the Central Valley. This division includes a screen print and embroidery production facility at the Merced headquarters.
About the Location
Merced is a community of 65,000 located about two hours east of San Francisco, and seventy five miles west of Yosemite National Park, in California's Central Valley. Housing prices are affordable, by California standards, with a median home price of about $110,000.
About the Position
Specific areas of responsibility include day-to-day responsibility for all general accounting functions, including payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax reporting. Controller also compiles monthly commission reports, P&L's, balance sheets, and Excel based-summary reports, and is responsible for all benefits accounting and administration, including the company 401k and (generous) profit-sharing programs.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and must have experience using Excel, database program (preferably Filemaker), and integrated accounting packages (MYOB). We are an all-Macintosh shop, and intend to stay that way, so Mac experience is a big plus. CPA candidates looking for a resting spot on their way to private practice need not apply. However, if you are looking for a financial management position in a company that you can grow with, we may be a perfect fit. Our revenues have nearly doubled in the past 24 months, and we are planning for 20-25% increases in each of the next three years.
Please forward your resume and a cover letter to:
On Target Marketing Attn: Tim O'Neill 429 Grogan Avenue Merced, CA 95340 Fax: 800-235-1165 Email: <toneill@otmonline.com>
Tim O'Neill Image Masters Apparel Graphics & Promotional Products A division of On Target Marketing 800.667.8594 (voice) / 800.235.1165 (fax)
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:49 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Parallel Computing On Macintosh
Keyword: Advocacy, Wicked Cool Stuff, Science
This tidbit is from:
Dean Dauger <dauger@physics.ucla.edu>
I am announcing a project named AppleSeed facilitating the use of Power Macs as a parallel computing platform. My professor, Dr. Viktor K. Decyk, and I have built a message passing library for the Mac OS, and we need your help to encourage others to use Power Macs and our library to help satisfy their high performance computing needs.
Our group at UCLA focuses on computer simulations of plasma physics and, as a group, has experience running code on the cutting edge of high performance computing for over twenty years. We have run our code on the Cray C90, Cray T3D, Cray T3E, Intel Paragon, the IBM SP series, Fujitsu VPP-500, SGI Origin, and many more.
Using the Program to Program Communications Toolbox built into the Mac OS, we have built a Message-Passing Interface (MPI) library for the Mac, which we call MacMPI. MPI is an industry-standard (the parallel computing industry, that is) programming interface for transferring messages between processors on a parallel computer. Consequently, MPI facilitates easy porting of code between most parallel computing platforms. We are hoping to do the same for the Mac.
Using Absoft Corporation's Fortran compiler, not only have we confirmed Apple's commercials regarding the Pentium line with our physics codes, but we have seen performance per node from four Power Mac G3/266's comparable to that of four nodes of a Cray T3E (one of most powerful parallel computers to date, each node having a 900 MHz DEC Alpha). Noting that the cost per node of a Cray T3E is roughly US$40,000, we believe the Macintosh platform has a performance/price ratio worth considering.
We are using Power Mac G3/266's running Mac OS 8.1, ordered with 288 MB of RAM and 100BaseT Ethernet, and a 100BaseT switch (no custom hardware or modifications to the OS), making it the only "plug and play" parallel computer in the world.
The cost of such a parallel Mac system can be comparable to the cost of CPU time at certain supercomputing facilities. And maintenance of a cluster of Macs is that of any other Mac network, but other high performance solutions require full-time system administrators.
Envision the possibilities:
1. A cluster of dedicated Power Mac G3's in a room.
2. Power Mac G3's located at people's desks, used by day individually, used at night and on weekends as a supercomputer.
3. A computer room full of iMac's at a university: A student lab by day, a (very attractive-looking) supercomputer by night.
Our group is implementing partly #1 and partly #2. The Statistical Mathematics department at UCLA is planning to do #3.
You can access information about the project and source code at:
We would like to see feedback from others, including Apple itself. We are offering the MacMPI.f library freely to anyone who is interested, especially those in the scientific community. Dr. Decyk and I have been longtime Mac users, and we hope this can help convince people to go with the Mac. We see this as a potential new market for Apple and the Macintosh platform.
If you are or if you know anyone who might be interested in such a computing solution, please have a look at our web site, drop us a line, and spread the word. Go Mac!
Thank you for your attention, Dean Dauger Graduate Student in Physics at UCLA <http://www.physics.ucla.edu/~dauger/> __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Folks, this is incredibly cool... You too can have you're very own supercomputer for about $12,000 (US). If I understand this correctly, this should be a scalable solution -- add more Macs, have an even more powerful solution. It's taking the distributed computing model the next logical step. :)
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:57:00 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - IMG Special Feature - Is the iMac A Gamer'S Machine?
This tidbit is from:
IMG, <img@imgmagazine.com>
The iMac. By now you've heard about, read about, and seen tons of pictures of it. With the release of the iMac, a question many gamers are asking themselves is: Is the iMac a gamer's machine? Will the lack of a PCI slot hamper the iMac as a great gaming machine?
Inside Mac games did some digging and talked with a few Macintosh game developers to get their thoughts on the iMac. Check out the entire article at:
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:56:57 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Up To 75% OFF NEW Password Key 3.2
This special offer is from:
Carl Powell, <carl@alatec.com>
AlaTec Associates <http://www.alatec.com>.
AlaTec Associates is proud to announce the new Password Key version 3.2! This program has been assisting users in keeping their Macintoshes secure for over SIX Years! With emphasis on Security without Modification, Password Key will help you protect your system without the risk of losing your hard drive or system software by modifying them. Password Key is:
- - OS 8.1 Compatible - - HFS+ Format Compatible - - Easy to Use - - Available on MACINTOSH ONLY!!!
To kick off the new release, we're offering Evangelistas a 25% discount on one copy and a 75% discount on additional copies! This new version is being offered at the same price it has had for over four years - $20.00 per copy. That makes the Evangelista price only $15.00 for the first copy and only $5.00 for as many additional copies as they'd like to register for the same family or company. That's as good as our 100-user site license price!
You can download the software at: <http://www.alatec.com/pwk/>
To register at the SPECIAL price use the special online form:
<http://www.alatec.com/pwk/EVRegForm.html>
And BTW, our Evangelista special on "Network Your Mac (and live to tell about it): The REAL Beginner's Guide" was the most successful ever! To say THANKS, we'll be extending this offer to Evangelistas until September 15th. The special form for this price of only $15.00 post paid in the U.S. is:
Thanks to all for great support! It's always a pleasure doing business with the Evangelistas!
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Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 12:12:03 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - EveryMac.com's iMac FAQ
This tidbit is from:
Brock Kyle, <bkyle@everymac.com>
I just wanted to you all know that EveryMac.com, <http://www.everymac.com/> has been updated.
This month, in addition to information on Apple's newest G3's, EveryMac.com features an exclusive iMac FAQ which answers all your iMac-related questions from "How do I transfer files?" to "When will I need another USB hub?" and "Is the iMac right for my needs?" to "Why is it Bondi blue?". Please check it out at: <http://www.everymac.com/apple/imac/faq/>.
If you're thinking about buying an iMac for yourself, your family, or trying to convert a Windows user to an iMac, the EveryMac.com iMac FAQ is the place to go to answer all the iMac questions you or they may have.
I always value the opinions of fellow MacEvangelistas, so if you get a chance to check out EveryMac.com or EveryMac.com's iMac FAQ, please let me know what you think.
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