EvangeList Digest Tuesday, June 9 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1206
In this issue:
Tidbit - Mac To the Future ?? - Help With BAYER Kodak File Format Tidbit - Mac's Sometimes TOO Easy to Use $$ - ACTION Files Job - Mac Network Admin (Washington, DC) Tidbit - Confusion About iMac Availability ?? - Ultimate Evangelista Challenge Job - Tech Support Position (Palatine, IL) $$--OneClick Special Offer Job - Dantz testing postion Tidbit - Positive Mac Y2K article
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:36 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Mac To the Future
This tidbit is from:
<IBVATek@aol.com>
We are proud to say that IBVA Technologies, Inc. <http://www.IBVA.com> was selected to exhibit its Mac only brainwave/computer interface product, The IBVA System, to attendees of the Next 20 Years show (www.next20years.com) in New York City on June 16th! A showcase of technologies that will be integrated in our future.
We hope to show all that the Mac can do that no other platform can. Controlling video games, QuickTime movies, Infra-red devices, X-10 devices, etc. via real-time brainwave activity!
Wish us luck!
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:37 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - Help With BAYER Kodak File Format
This request is from:
George K. Diversiev, <gdiver1@uic.edu>
I have a high speed digital video camera that I am using for some research. The Kodak allows recordings of up to 1000 frames per second. However, Kodak only allows the recording to proceed using their own proprietary image format: BAYER. Has anyone ever heard of this? The machine also allows downloads of the TIFF image format but the recording must be made using the bayer format and then translated which is like doing the work twice. I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of a stand alone Mac application that would translate this image format (if it is not a well guarded secret) into TIFFs or anything that is a bit more familiar and friendly. Of course, I will be willing to summarize any responses that I receive.
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:38 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Mac's Sometimes TOO Easy to Use
This tidbit is from:
Graham Dombkins, <gaffa@ozemail.com.au>
A great story, relayed to me recently by my mother.
She had been baby-sitting 2 of my nephews, both aged about 3 years, while my sisters were out. As is normally the case you *know* when things are a-foot when all sounds of play go quiet. All that was to be heard was the sound of giggles coming from the direction of the computer room. Over the last few years I have managed to help my folks and all my sisters get their own Macs and they have become much loved household additions in all families. Anyway my two nephews had managed to get into the computer room, start-up my folks PowerMac 6100, open the web browser, get on-line and navigate via bookmarks to their favourite web page, The Wiggles <http://www.thewiggles.com.au>!!>
Sometimes Mac's are just too easy to use. :-)
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:38 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - ACTION Files
This special offer is from:
Mike Wray, <mike@poweronsw.com>
Remember Now Utilities' Super Boomerang? Wish it still worked? (Wish it worked right?)
Your wait is over!
ACTION Files is the first of the ACTION Utilities family recently introduced by Power On Software. Reviewers have said it's "like SuperBoomerang on steroids!" ACTION Files offers the easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to access your files.
ACTION Files may be the single most powerful productivity utility you can buy. Resize the old, small fixed-size Macintosh Open and Save dialogs up to full screen size. View all files' information including name, size, modification date and more just like in the Finder. Sort on any criteria you want with just one click. Locate files by any criteria using our powerful Find command - without leaving your application to return to the Finder. Keep your favorite and recently used files one click away. All this and tons of other features!
OK, here is the deal. From the day this offer hits the EvangeList until one week after, Power On will offer the electronic version of ACTION Files for $29.95!! That's 25% off for an indispensable, kick-butt utility! Want to try it first? Head to
<http://www.actionutilities.com> to download a trial copy.
Want to order it? Head to <http://www.actionutilities.com/html/evangelist_offer.cgi> and place your order on our EvangeList Special Offer page. From the old school? Call us at 800-344-9160 or 612-317-0344 and place your order with our ACTION reps.
And don't ask for the Windows version. Ain't none!
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:39 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Mac Network Admin (Washington, DC)
This job announcement is from:
Chris Leonard, <cleonard@gbltd.com>
Macintosh Systems Administrator/Web production. Award-winning fun loving national graphic design firm needs wizard to manage/troubleshoot/improve 25-node Mac network with Unix-server and build/maintain/supervise production of client Web sites. Fluency in Photoshop and Illustrator plus 2 yrs. experience building sites in HTML required. Immediate opening with huge growth opportunities in fast-paced studio near Dupont Circle. Reply to <cleonard@gbltd.com> or fax resume to 202-775-0402.
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:39 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Confusion About iMac Availability
This tidbit is from:
Matthew Linton, <matt@macosdaily.com>
"Is the iMac Available Now?!?"
By Jonah Jones
"OK. Gimme a second to collect my thoughts. If you hear a sound, don't worry, it's just me blowing my mind. Here I was, idly browsing Mac-related sites, following an interesting link to MacMall, and....SEEING THE IMAC ON SALE ALREADY??!!"
<http://www.macosdaily.com/jonah/060498.shtml> __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Over the last few days I've gotten several dozen inquiries, both in e-mail and face to face, from people insisting that the iMac was already gone on sale. What this article neatly illustrates that on-sale and avaialable for sale are two very different things. In other words, no, it isn't here yet, and won't be until August.
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:37 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - Ultimate Evangelista Challenge
This request is from:
rcsup-sand-bus, <buster@sandridgecreative.com>
I have been presented with a challenge that is a little outside of my area of expertise, but I know that the combined intelligence of the 'Listas can solve it.
I am one of the owners of Sandridge Creative (which, strangely enough can be found at www.sandridgecreative.com) and we have been approached by the owner of a radio station (sorry, can't say who yet) that would like the ultimate radio station web page. This all Wintel station is convinced of the merits of the Mac (security, speed, and reliability) for the solution to the problem, and I don't want to let him down.
The problem? He would like to take interactivity to the next level for radio stations, and let the "surfers" on that station's site be the ones to program the station! Killer idea, but the hard part is making it a reality.
What program would work best to serve up a 1,200 item song list? The other hitch is that the Mac must also talk to a "proprietary system" that already runs that station, and insert the requested songs into the rotation. I don't know what kind of system it is, but it sure wasn't Windows or Mac. :-)
Anyway, all help pointing me in the right direction will be appreciated immensely. As far as I know, this would be the first broadcast radio station in the country to do this, and I - along with all the 'Listas, no doubt - would like to see it Powered by Macintosh.
Thank you - in advance - for all the help
Buster Blocker <buster@sandridgecreative.com> <http://www.sandridgecreative.com> We do web pages, and so much more.
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Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 02:06:36 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Tech Support Position (Palatine, IL)
This job announcement is from:
Mark T. Hupp, <mhupp@interaccess.com>
Immediate Job Opening - Chicago Suburbs
Technical Support - Fast paced, rapidly growing Interactive Kiosk Manufacturer (Mac-based) has immediate opening for Tech Support Rep in Palatine, IL. Minimum of 2 years experience required and must be computer literate, MAC a plus. Excellent communication and organizational skills required. Needed to support client base and field staff via phone, and provide summary reports to supervisor. We offer a fun creative environment and flexible work schedule. Medical, dental and prescription benefits provided. Great opportunity for career development.
Send resume to: <evnevel@compucook.com> or fax to 847-776-2833.
This is great opportunity for a Mac Evangelist! CompuCOOK has just become an Apple Value Reseller. Every kiosk sports a Mac!
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:46:13 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: $$--OneClick Special Offer
This special offer is from:
John Oberrick, <johno@westcodesoft.com>
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:46:17 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Job - Dantz testing postion
This job announcement is from:
Paul Thomas, <thomas@dantz.com>
Dantz Development Corporation, makers of the award-winning Retrospect and Retrospect Express, now have immediate job openings in Software Quality Assurance.
Position goals and major responsibilities: - - Help Dantz produce exceptional products through hardware and software testing. - - Be an expert on Dantz products and related user needs. - - Create and maintain test plans, perform compatibility testing, and maintain records of testing methods and results. - - Perform miscellaneous hardware and software maintenance.
Desired background: - - Experience troubleshooting Mac OS and Windows systems. - - Good communication and writing skills. - - Testing experience. - - Programming/Debugging experience. - - Employment history with Mac OS or Windows software developer.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and you're interested in this position, please include a cover letter with your resume and send to:
Attn. Mr. Thomas Dantz Development Corporation 4 Orinda Way, Building C Orinda, CA 94563
E-mail: thomas@dantz.com
Fax: 925.253.9099 Attn. Mr. Thomas
No phone calls, please.
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Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 02:06:57 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Positive Mac Y2K article
This tidbit is from:
Paul Shields, <pshields@cyberramp.net>
The Dallas Morning News has generally provided very weak coverage of the Mac platform. But on Thursday they had an article on Y2K issues which was very positive about the Mac and Apple. They repeatedly stated that Mac users would not have problems, and PC users should be afraid.
