EvangeList Digest Friday, June 19 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1213
In this issue:
Job - Mac Production Artist (Los Angeles, CA) Job - Network and Web Manager Wanted (Pheonix, AZ) Followup - Help with Bayer File Format ?? - FDDI solutions for G3 PowerMacs ?? - A Source For Switcher Followup - Casting for the Apple Miniseries Job - Technology Tech (Little Falls, Minnesota) Tidbit - New Macintosh Jobs Mailing List Tidbit - AppleLinks review of Animation Maker 3.1 Tidbit - Pro-Mac Commentary on NPR $$ - Totally Incomplete PDA CD for Newton 12
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:54 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Mac Production Artist (Los Angeles, CA)
Chuck Oberleitner, <cwo1@earthlink.net>
I am the new IT manager for a Los Angeles based promotion, events, marketing company. We are an ALL Mac shop. We have an opening for a Mac Production Artist on either a full time or part time basis. We can be flexible. Illustrator, PhotoShop and Quark skills are a must. PowerPoint, PageMaker and web design skills are a big plus. You must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects.
Sorry, at this time, due to the nature of the work telecomuting is not an option. You must be from the area and able to work on site using our G3 graphics station. To apply FAX a resume with some sample work to Regan Group HR-Production Artist, (310) 842-3706. Or e-mail to <coberleitner@regangrp.com> . If possible attach one or two sample files.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:56 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Network and Web Manager Wanted (Pheonix, AZ)
Troy S. Curtis, <tcurtis@faxwatch.com>
FaxWatch Inc.is a Phoenix, AZ-based fax and internet news and marketing communications company. Formed in May, 1994, our clients include many of the largest pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related health care firms in the world. We are known throughout the U.S. as being an innovator in health care business and medical news delivery systems via fax and the internet.
We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with a high level of expertise with the MacOS and related Macintosh software to manage our small computer network and World Wide Web site. Your job description would include: Managing all aspects of a Macintosh network; FileMaker Pro database design, layout, report generation, and management; Coordination and management of our fax broadcasting process; and other techical duties as they may arise.
Your first challenge will be to assist in the redesign and implementation of our company web site, including hosting our databases for secured access by external clients. HTML and FileMaker Pro 4.x experience are a must.
Important: we want an individual not to simply execute what we are already doing, but to improve on our systems and contribute significantly to our company's growth.
If you are interested in scheduling an interview or you would like to learn more about the position, please e-mail Troy Curtis at: <A <HREF="tcurtis@faxwatch.com">tcurtis@faxwatch.com</A>.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:57 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Followup - Help with Bayer File Format
This follow-up message is from:
george k diversiev, <gdiver1@uic.edu>
I must thank you for all of the responses I received, especially those from people at Kodak which in the end solved my problem, eventhough I must use a PC to do it.
I won't go into details about the file format and how it is used in high speed digital video; it is a special dithering pattern as well as a file format and as one evangelista reminded me(TGOO--thank god only one!) it is also a aspirin brand.... there are a number of resources here however that were helpful and informative: (Special thanks to Ben Holland)
The above links provide a bunch of great info on not only products but some of the technical info regarding this strange file format that must be used with high speed digital video or else.
Additionally, thanks to those that offered snippets of technical info that made this more than a goose chase.
A number of you mentioned using Graphics Converter, a neat program and IMHO, an economical photoshop. However, it couldn't translate my image. Also, folks mentioned using Debabelizer, which I am sure also does a good job at image conversion but could not accomodate my strange file type.
I even got a response from Image Alchemy, a very cool company that can do image conversion via the web, (totally cool), but as my problem was solved, time really didn't allow me to pursue this avenue.
In the end, the solution was a piece of software written by R.K. Martin? called PCcolor. It's a wintel app (they're good for some things) that allows conversion from Bayers to Tiffs, without using the processor that the camera uses, therefore, I can downloads *.bays to my harddrive on my harddrive, disconnect the camera and take some more pictures while the other computer works; not too shabby. Other than that, the app is very feature barren, it does one thing, and one thing well. More importantly, since the camera was a significant investment on the part of the university, Kodak was obligated to support us in this respect. Thanks Kodak!
Again, thank you all for the responses and if anyone has any more questions or comments, please feel free to email me, I have kept a file of the emails this thread has generated.
The Macintosh community never ceases to amaze me.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:55 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - FDDI solutions for G3 PowerMacs
This request is from:
Karsten Krueger, <k.krueger@psp.net>
I am working for Xerox. One of my clients, a larger newspaper, is currently upgrading their network to copper based FDDI on workgroup level and a fiber optic FDDI backbone. They have to move 15 GB in one hour for their ctp machines, 100baseT is too slow.
Their system admin asked me wether I know a way to get their 50++ Macs into their FDDI net. Their Apple dealer was not able to do so. Otherwise they will drop Macs and replace them with Dell systems.
No problem, I thought. Just look at Farallon, Dayna, Asante, Evangelist, Apple TIL (Techn. Info Lib.) on the web and you have a bunch of solutions. WRONG ! The most recent info on FDDI for Mac was the initial public anouncement of Open Transport 1.0 where they anounced FDDI support. No news in 1997 nor 1998. No solution, no nothing.
If you know about an up to date FDDI solution supporting G3 PowerMacs and Mac OS 8.1 for both copper and fibre glass installations please let me know and you gonna save 50++ Macs.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:52 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - A Source For Switcher
This request is from:
Grant [In The Details] Hutchinson, <g.hutchinson@shaw.wave.ca>
OK, now for a blast from the past.
I am working on setting up a retro Mac workstation. It will be basically a Mac Plus running System 3.2 or 4.1, MacWrite 1.1 and an reasonably early incarnation of MacPaint. But here's the kicker... I am also dearly wanting to install that infamous utility called Switcher, the precursor to MultiFinder.
Does anyone have a source for this old "sliding screen" application switch software? Please say yes. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Why am I doing this? Because it can be done. __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Oh wow, Switcher...I remember installing it after slapping in that Dove 4 Mb upgrade (around 1500.00 US for 4 Mb!) in 1987 (and sweated bullets that very first time I cracked open a Mac). I think (if I recall correctly) it was written by Andy Hertzfield (? I think he did, at least) to allow people to use that "massive" 1 Mb of RAM more efficiently.
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:56 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Followup - Casting for the Apple Miniseries
This follow-up message is from:
The Digital Guy <mailto:evangelist@apple.com>
I know better than to make off-the-cuff comments on this list. So why was I so surprised at the number of responses to my musing as to who would be cast to play the key roles of the rumored Tom Hanks HBO mini-series about Apple?
What was really fun was how a lot of you were amazingly consistent as to who you would pick. In no particular order, here are some of my faves:
Steve Jobs: Tom Cruise got quite a few votes, although a close second was "Steve Jobs". :)
The Woz: Richard Dreyfuss was mentioned a lot, though I think people are biased because he's been narrating Apple's commercials. I got one oddball who suggested "that guy who plays Aries on 'Xena: Warrior Princess'".
Gil Amelio: Bob Newheart. Hmmmmm...
Mike Spindler: Surprisingly, only one vote came in, and that was for John Goodman. I thought that a weird choice, until I thought about it. Tweak his hair and coach him on the accent, and Goodman could turn in an Emmy award winning performance. :)
John Sculley: William Hurt. Must be the nose. :)
Also it was pointed out that I had left an obvious character off the list - -- who would play Bill Gates? Rick Moranis, of course. Could be a breakout performance for him. :)
Oh, and one individual made my day by asking who would play ME. I'm sorry, while the EvangeList is an important part of Apple's history, I don't think that I would warrant anything more than the briefest of walk-ons (if that!). But if they did, and if my busy schedule prevented me from participating (smirk) I would have to cast Chris Elliot. ;-)
Oh, and the overwhelming choice to play Guy (other than Guy himself :) was -- Jackie Chan. That certainly gives the phrase "Kick Butt!" a whole new meaning. :)
John J. Halbig (a.k.a the Digital Guy)
e-mail: evangelist@apple.com
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Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 02:06:56 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Technology Tech (Little Falls, Minnesota)
This job announcement is from:
Phil Pearson, <ppearson@brainerd.net>
Little Falls Community Schools (Little Falls, Minnesota) is looking for a technology technician to assist its Middle School in the maintenance of its 300 Macs & 900 eMates. Our district is widely recognized as a leader in MN education technology. If you enjoy your weekends, holidays, and summers off and yearn to live in the lake country and small town life of central Minnesota, then this may be the job for you. Interested candidates should e-mail Technology Integrationist Phil Pearson <ppearson@lfalls.k12.mn.us> for more job and salary specifics. The job description is as follows:
Reports to: Building Technology Specialist
Experience Required: 1 to 3 years experience supporting Macintosh computers. Macintosh/AppleTalk/TCP/IP networking skills required, along with Internet/Intranet Web Design skills.
Network Administration
1. Assist with general maintenance to keep network running smoothly. Monitor disk space. Regular server backup. Software manual availability and updating. Addition/removal of staff/student users. Set up new workstations, print stations, assignments to default printers. 2. Assist with diagnosing and fixing of network problems. 3. Assist with coordination of computer and network-related repair requests with appropriate district personnel.
Software Administration
1. Assist with inventory of all available software. 2. Assist with the selection of software based on current building network & hardware configurations. 3. Assist with previewing software upon arrival for possible damage. 4. Assist with installation of software where needed and provide information, assistance, and support to users. 5. Assist with providing additional help and troubleshooting when software is not working as expected. 6. Assist with seeking teacher input on future needs or problems and identifying software selections. 7. Keep current on new products available and developments in the field of educational technology.
Hardware Administration
1. Assist with record keeping function of hardware locations, quantities, types, and required repairs. 2. Assist with recommendations where future purchase and/or replacement of hardware is necessary. 3. Assist with maintenance of all equipment.
Other Duties
1. Assist in the development of customized training for the school or group of teachers when routine training does not meet the need. 2. Assist with copy machine/duplicator maintenance. 3. Provide a presence of authority in and around all building technology. 4. Other reasonable duties as assigned by the building principal or designee.
Other Requirements
1. Position requires a valid Minnesota Driver's License and personal vehicle for travel between the district's five school buildings.
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Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 02:06:52 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - New Macintosh Jobs Mailing List
Message to all Macintosh users, employers and Macintosh experts.
Macjobs. Chrysalis group is happy to announce the creation of a new Apple Macintosh jobs electronic mailing list.
The MacJobs list is aimed at people who wish to receive information on Macintosh related jobs and at employers who wish to target their Apple Macintosh job vacancies towards the people who have the expertise in this field.
At first, the list will cover Macintosh vacancies worldwide. As the job list grows, then country specific lists will be created.
In addition, it will be a subscription only list. This service is free to both subscribers and contributors.
Employers. Employers who wish to post their vacancies to the list can do so free of charge by sending their advert to <"listmaster@chrysalisgroup.co.uk">. Please include all relevant information such as closing dates, contact addresses, telephone numbers etc.
People looking for Mac Jobs. To subscribe to the list please send your request to <"autoshare@chrysalisgroup.co.uk"> with the following line included at the top of your e-mail message:
Subscribe MacJobs
Shortly after this, you will receive a confirmation request asking if you wish to subscribe to the list. This is simply to help prevent bogus subscriptions. Please reply to this message within 24 hours and we will confirm your subscription.
If you require more information on list server commands then please send mail to <"help@chrysalisgroup.co.uk">. You will be automatically mailed the list server help file.
Please remember:
Subscription requests and list server commands should be mailed to <"autoshare@chrysalisgroup.co.uk">.
Contributions and enquiries should be mailed to <"listmaster@chrysalisgroup.co.uk">.
Yours virtually,
Chrysalis Internet Services List Server Management
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Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 02:06:59 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - AppleLinks review of Animation Maker 3.1
This tidbit is from:
Applelinks.com, <webmaster@applelinks.com>
VSE Animation Maker 3.1 VSE Animation Maker is a shareware GIF animation tool that has anything you need to create impressive animations for Internet sites. It is available in English, French and German. VSE Animation Maker is ideal for web designers, online-agencies, multimedia authors, computer game designers, teachers, pupils and anyone who likes to have fun with animated pictures.
The URL is: <http://applelinks.pair.com/reviews/AMReview.shtml>
The Mirror URL is: <http://www.applelinks.com/staff/farr/reviews/AMReview.shtml>
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Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 02:07:02 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Pro-Mac Commentary on NPR
This announcement is from:
Tom Caswelch, <mrmacmom@pacific.net.sg>
The June 14, 1998 edition of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday program, which can be found currently on the web at:
After the 20th, follow the links to the archives from:
<http://www.npr.org/programs/wesun/>
It Contains a commentary on "Cheap PC's" by Weekend Edition Information Age Specialist Rich Dean. The tag line is about "under $1,000" computers, and halfway into listening to it I was composing a letter to let Rich and his listeners know that there is now an alternative to the Wintel offerings that he was enumerating. Then, however, the rest of his commentary had my jaw bouncing off of the spacebar on my keyboard. Suffice it to say that not only is Rich (and now, NPR's national audience) aware of the iMac... well, you've got to hear this one for yourselves, but the bottom line is that he recommends buying an iMac for all the right reasons. It's one of the most intelligently pro-Mac articles I've ever run across in the mainstream press. I'm still going to write his editors a letter ( <mailto:wesun@npr.org> ), but the tenor of my response has certainly changed. This is one reporter who really did his homework and deserves to hear from the Mac community.
[The NPR archives are in RealPlayer format]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 02:06:54 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Totally Incomplete PDA CD for Newton 12
Keyword: Newton
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