EvangeList Digest Wednesday, May 20 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1189
In this issue:
Tidbit - Positive San Francisco Chronicle Article Job - Mac Ed Systems Engineer Position Wanted in Western NC !! - Graphing Calculator 2.0 Survey $$ - Square One 4.0 for just $14.95 PR - Stairways releases Assimilator 2.0.1 PR - Win 32MB of RAM from ClassMac.com PR - AppleShare IP 6.0 Public Beta $$ - Mac Games (Carmageddon, Mah Jong Parlour, Bonkheads Deluxe) PR - YankPro Released Tidbit - G3s at the G8 Summit $$ - Custom-Fit Apple Logo Computer Dust Covers
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Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 02:06:13 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Positive San Francisco Chronicle Article
This tidbit is from:
Ron Leppke, <lepprd@home.com>
Several times recently I have chided the San Francisco Chronicle business and technical writers for being the worst of my sources for reliable and factual computer news. Today's Sunday edition has an article titled Apple's Doing the Right Thing by Rebecca Eisenberg. It covers almost all of the current hot topics and is, IMHO, clearly and easily the best that has been written anywhere.
"Moments after the first iMac graphic hit the Web, Net mailing lists exploded: 'I want one!' 'How cute!' 'Cool!'
"Web sites sprouted saying hi to the 'new Apple Dodge Neon.' <http://web.0sil8.com/ep/whoa/>
"On Usenet and conference boards, thousands of eager shoppers rallied: 'iMac color selection -- Can we make it happen?'
"Off-line, the print world discovered the iMac's good looks could sell magazines. Instead of shots of Chelsea Clinton's Stanford boyfriend, both Newsweek and Time showcased the new machine. On CNN and network TV news, analysts compared the machine to the critically acclaimed Volkswagen Beetle
"All this for a product that comes out in August, offered by a company that one year ago was 'dead.'"
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Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 02:06:03 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Mac Ed Systems Engineer Position Wanted in Western NC
This job announcement is from:
Doug Theurer - CCT, <dtheurer@belled.com>
Bell Education, the Apple Authorized K-12 Education Sales Agent for Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, is searching for qualified candidates to fill a Pre-Sales System Engineer position available in promoting and evangelizing Macintosh systems and complimentary products and services to the K-12 education market in the Western North Carolina area (greater Charlotte).
Candidates should have a strong familiarity with and enthusiasm for the Macintosh and should have several years experience installing, working with, understanding and supporting Macintosh technology (Systems, OS, Networking, Applications, Connectivity, Internet, etc). Training experience is a plus. Current residence in Western NC is preferred.
All candidates should possess the ability to work autonomously, have experience in giving presentations, have excellent interpersonal skills, and possess a "can do" attitude. Must be an evangelist for the Macintosh and for Education.
Bell Education offers competitive compensation, expense reimbursement, and benefits including health, dental, and 401K offerings.
Come promote the excitement of the G3's and the iMac with us in education.
Interested candidates should email their resumes to <employment@belled.com> or fax them to 301-947-1942. Please no phone calls. Due to the volume of replies, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 02:06:16 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: !! - Graphing Calculator 2.0 Survey
This action item is from:
Ron Avitzur, <avitzur@pacifict.com>
Pacific Tech just shipped version 2.0 of the Graphing Calculator in the Apple menu. Sadly, we ran out of time and development resources and could only complete the Windows version.
We are now reevaluating that decision and wish to survey customer interest in a Macintosh release of Graphing Calculator 2.0. Product details can be found at <http://www.nucalc.com>.
We ask customers who would purchase a Macintosh release to register their interest by signing up to our mac-request mailing list. Send the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line (not the body text) to <mac-request@listserv.evocative.com>.
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 10:42:18 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Square One 4.0 for just $14.95
This special offer is from:
Gary Gonzalez, <ggonzalez@binarysoft.com>
First off, thank you so much for your support! I'm very grateful to all of you who have ordered from us in the past in response to our postings to this list.
Through June 9th only, you can get our top-rated launcher uitlity Square One for just $14.95! Usually, Square One is $39.95!
This is the lowest price we've ever offered for Square One. Why are we doing this? Because I know that once you try Square One, you'll be hooked. So I'm willing to practically give it away just to have a chance to earn you as a user.
What is Square One? Square One is a simple, intuitive tool that puts all your favorite files at your fingertips. It keeps your desktop clean, tracks recently used documents, stores URLs, hides background applications, manages folders, and more. Just click to launch, switch to, or quit any program.
David Pogue said in his Macworld review: "If you see some big waves coming, it's probably the wake of Square One, the beefy king of power launchers".
Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 10:42:17 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - Stairways releases Assimilator 2.0.1
Keyword: Market by market, Education
This announcement is from:
Peter N Lewis, <peter@stairways.com.au>
Stairways Software, Pty Ltd, today announced the release of version 2.0.1 of Assimilator, an elegant and powerful laboratory administration tool.
What is Assimilator?
Assimilator is the product of years of managing student laboratories. It is designed for situations where you wish to make a large number of Macintoshes look virtually identical. Assimilator mirrors an AppleShare server folder on to the client machines to make them all look almost identical.
Since you generally do not want the machines to be exactly identical, Assimilator provides a mechanism for building a database of your machines, allowing the owner name, machine name, harddisk name and most importantly the IP number of the client machine to be configured automatically. It also has a method for customizing machines on an individual or group basis.
Although Assimilator is designed for student lab situations, it has also proven useful in other circumstances, such as for setting up newly purchased Mac OS computers or in testing or demo labs.
Assimilator 2.0 is a major upgrade which incorporates feedback and feature requests from lab administrators on the MacLabManager mailing list.
Assimilator is US$10 shareware. Version 2.0 is a free upgrade to users who registered after 1 Jan 1998. Users who registered prior to 1998 can upgrade for US$5 per machine. Site and organisation-wide licenses are also available for US$500 and US$2000 respectively.
Features
* Easy User Interface. * Supports any AppleShare server (including AppleShare IP) * Configurable control over download options using Finder labels. * Database of machines, including owner name, machine name, volume name and IP address. * MacTCP and Open Transport compatibility. * Password controlled abort. * Support for multiple partitions and volumes. * Assimilate from local media. * Protected execution of administrative scripts. * Versatile machine or group customization method. * Extensive documentation and support.
What's New in 2.0.1?
* Single log file on the system disk. * Fixed problems with Alias resolution. * Fixed the balloon help. * Fixed import database to work with 1.x databases. * Fixed bugs with Quick Add and group lists. * Changed memory allocation in Assimilator to something sensible . * Various other minor changes and bug fixes.
What's New in 2.0?
* Powerful new customization features. * Handle multiple partitions. * Restrict to portions of volumes. * Support AppleShareIP over TCP/IP. * Support assimilation from CD and local volumes. * Execute protected scripts and applications. * Fixed several bugs.
Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 10:42:16 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - Win 32MB of RAM from ClassMac.com
This announcement is from:
Shay Fulton, <sfulton@classmac.com>
ClassMac.comjust announced their newest contest, the 32MB RAM giveaway! Until June 10, 1998, visitors can enter to win one of two 32MB RAM upgrades (depending on winner's machine, the module can be a 72-pin SIMM, any DIMM, or any G3 SDRAM upgrade).
ClassMac will give away two quality 32MB RAM upgrade modules for a Power Macintosh system (compatible clones included)... And who does not want (or need) more RAM? You can run more applications, play more games, get peak performance from your machine, and enjoy many other benefits with a RAM upgrade.
All you have to do to enter this contest is visitClassMac.comand fill out the entry form. It's simple... And you could be 32MB happier by June 10. For full contest information and rules, please visit the site listed below.
ClassMac.com offers free safe classified ads, product reviews, price tracking, and other free services to the Macintosh community. When you are finished with the contest, stick around and take a look at what we're all about.
Here's the contest site -- <http://www.classmac.com/contest.html>
Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 02:06:45 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - AppleShare IP 6.0 Public Beta
This announcement is from:
Apple PR
Apple Computer, Inc. today announced a public beta version of AppleShare IP 6.0, available for immediate download from the Apple website at www.apple.com/appleshareip/. AppleShare IP 6.0, the next version of the Company's award-winning Mac OS server software and file-server suite, brings feature enhancements and performance improvements to critical network services--such as file, email, print, web and ftp--under a single administration and security system, giving users simplified access to information on their Mac OS server.
Key features of AppleShare IP 6.0 include: New file sharing support for Windows clients through the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, allowing Windows 95 and Windows NT clients to access AppleShare IP 6.0 servers. This provides cross-platform support for users who have networks with mixed clients.
Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAPv4) support for POP and SMTP mail servers, giving users the convenience and flexibility of viewing e-mail without downloading to their computer; and an email message storage system capable of conducting server-side searches using Apple's V-Twin technology--offering users fast accessibility to information on the server.
Expanded print server support for TCP/IP through industry-standard LPR/LPD printing, allowing both Macintosh and Windows users to access printers on AppleShare IP 6.0 servers via TCP/IP. The new printer server also includes increased security options.
Support for third-party enhancements and plug-ins which allow users to customize AppleShare's file, print and security capabilities.
The AppleShare IP 6.0 public beta can be downloaded now from Apple's website at:
<http://www.apple.com/appleshareip/>
Apple expects to ship the final version of AppleShare IP 6.0 in the second half of 1998. AppleShare IP 6.0 requires a PowerPC G3, 604e, 604, 601 or 603e-based Power Macintosh computer or server; Mac OS 8.1 or later; Open Transport 1.3 or later; a minimum of 48MB of RAM with virtual memory turned on, or 64MB of RAM without virtual memory; a minimum of 20MB of available hard disk space; and a CD-ROM drive.
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 02:06:46 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Mac Games (Carmageddon, Mah Jong Parlour, Bonkheads Deluxe)
This announcement is from:
Michael Rogers, <mrogers@aspyr.com>
Aspyr Media is having a "testing out our phone system for one-week-only sale". From now until Friday, May 22, get a special price on our hot, highly rated Mac games:
- - Mac Carmageddon ("It rocks!" Next Generation; "Spiffy" Mac Addict) $34.99 (unbelievable!)
- - Mah Jong Parlour ("Spiffy" Mac Addict; 4/5 stars, everyone!) $24.99
- - Bonkheads Deluxe (4/5 stars and more! So addictive, you'll develop a hump!) $24.99
To order call: 888-212-7797
For free demos on all our products, visit our website at <http://www.aspyr.com>
All prices good until May 22. US Residents, Visa/Mastercard only. Shipping and handling is $7.95 (buy all you want, same s/h price!) Let's see if the Evangelists can knock out our phones!
Get ready for Memorial Day with an outstanding deal on PRODUCTS THAT RULE!
Thanks,
The Aspyr Media Mac Gamer Team!
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 02:06:46 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - YankPro Released
This announcement is from:
Fred Sturtevant, <freds@broadcastsoft.com>
YankPro is a commercial Macintosh product based on our successful shareware product Yank, developed by Maui Software. Finally a reasonably priced program to clean up your hard drive and get rid of those unwanted files!
YankPro is a $29 Mac commercial application that does six things: 1) Uninstalls an application and related files. You installed SurfRider on your hard disk years ago, but you never use it? Now you can uninstall SurfRider and all SurfRider related files. 2) Searches for duplicate applications. How many copies of SimpleText do you really need? (only one). 3) Searches the System Preferences folder for orphaned files. Almost every program you ever run creates a preference file, including those shareware programs you tried years ago just one time. 4) Slims Fat Applications. Many applications contain two sets of code so they can run in native mode on both PowerMacs and older 68K Macs. Now you can reduce the size of most fat applications by up to 30%. 5) Remove unnecessary Apple Guide files. You probably already know how to use your applications, so there is no need to clutter up your hard disk with all those unwanted help files. 6) Searches for orphaned alias files. An alias file is a file that points to another file. If somehow the alias loses track of which file it points to, it becomes an orphaned alias. Why pay a lot more for Software that does not do as much!
YankPro is available from Software Unboxed for immediate download 24 hrs. a day:
Purchase by E-mail 24hrs. a day, or by Phone, fax during business hours (M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, PDT). Another great product developed by Maui Software.
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 02:06:47 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - G3s at the G8 Summit
This tidbit is from:
Gene Wolf, <gwolf@wolfwebshops.com>
It seems the international community is "getting it" when it xomes to the speed and power of Apple's new G3 systems. Take a look at this recent posting on AMSYS Hot News:
"These G3 Macs are incredibly fast," said Nigel Iskander, Director of News Team International, the company managing photo facilities at the Summit for the British Government's Foreign and Commonwealth Office. "We're using 266MHz Power Macintosh G3 desktops. When we first tested them we found they could cut the time we need to manipulate images by a factor of four. This added speed will let us offer more pictures in less time, which is good news at such a large event."
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 02:06:47 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - Custom-Fit Apple Logo Computer Dust Covers
Shis special offer is from:
Gerry Schaefer, <schaefer@co-du-co.com>
"When dust gets into a computer, it creates a blanket on the componentry. This, in turn, makes the components run hotter and complicates the connections in the machine. Naturally, the cleaner something is, the better it runs." Glen Cleveland, Rai-Com Communications
"Most computer owners don't realize what an impact simple maintenance has on the overall performance of their machines. In my experience, 50 percent of all hardware failures can be attributed to dust accumulation." Jason Cruthirds, Dogwood Interactive
Keep your computer system running better and avoid hardware failures caused by dust, by PROTECTING YOUR MACS and PERIPHERALS with Custom-Fit Dust Covers from Co-Du-Co!
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