EvangeList Digest Tuesday, May 19 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1187
In this issue:
Job - Systems Manager (The Netherlands) ;-) - NY'ers asked to 'Think Different' PR - ramBunctious 1.3 (a Mac OS RAM disk) Available Now PR - NetChronometer 1.0.1 is Available Tidbit & ?? - Locked System File Problem PR - SOFTracker 3.0 Released Garage.com Site Update $$--Thought I Could Software Sale PR - Email Checker 2.5 Released
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02:06:48 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Systems Manager (The Netherlands)
This job announcement is from:
Joppe van der Reyden, <joppe.van.der.reyden@veronica.nl>
Hi, Mac Fan!
Veronica Digitaal is looking for an
Apple/Novell Network/Systems Manager
to be primarily responsible for ensuring the smooth operation within Veronica Uitgeverij and Veronica Digitaal of our IT systems and for helping end-users use these systems and applications as fully and efficiently as possible.
We're thinking of someone who can work systematically and methodically at a professional level (Dutch MBO/HBO level), with demonstrable working experience as a network/systems manager of a similar IT department, and with a flexible frame of mind.
We work with a multi-platform, with, on the network side, Novell (4.11). The clients are mostly Macintoshes with operating system 7.6.1 or higher. We also run NT and Unix for our Database and Internet applications.
You'll work in a team of four, with the NT/Unix Systems Manager, the Application Manager and the Help Desk staff member. For us, your ability to work well with these and other colleagues within Veronica Uitgeverij/Digitaal is every bit as important as the results you achieve in your work. We offer a pleasant working environment with lots of freedom, in which you can seize opportunities and achieve your ambitions.
Interested? Contact us by phone, e-mail or letter.
Veronica Digitaal Personnel Department c/o Olympia 2a Postbus 22000 1202 CA Hilversum The Netherlands Telephone: +31 (0)35 6463456 Site: www.veronica.nl/jobs E-mail address: <jobs@veronica.nl>
Veronica Uitgeverij publishes various publications, including Het Veronica Blad, Veronica Satellite and De Heilige Koe. Veronica Digitaal is publisher of the Veronica web site (www.veronica.nl) and the Formule 1 site (www.formule1.nl).
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02:06:49 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ;-) - NY'ers asked to 'Think Different'
This tidbit is from:
Jeff Weitzman, <jweitzman@thomtech.com>
Apple has updated its 'Think Different' billboard in Queens, New York, along a heavily traveled highway just outside La Guardia airport, and directly across from Shea Stadium. The billboard, which originally featured Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog, is huge, and can probably be seen by Mets fans through the open end of Shea Stadium. The new subject? Ted Turner, owner of the division rival Atlanta Braves.
Someone in marketing must really be "thinking different!"
__________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
ARGH! As a former NY'er and Mets fan (I always did have a soft spot for the underdogs :) that's just BEGGING for trouble. Well, at least it gets attention, I'll bet!
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02:06:50 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - ramBunctious 1.3 (a Mac OS RAM disk) Available Now
This announcement is from:
Bob Clark, <bobc@oz.net>
Elden Wood and Bob Clark announce the immediate availability of ramBunctious 1.3.
ramBunctious 1.3 is a shareware ($12) RAM disk program for the Mac OS. Its rich set of features lets you customize your RAM disks for your desired balance of speed, security, safety, and versatility.
- - You can have several RAM disks mounted simultaneously, limited only by memory available.
- - ramBunctious has a "write-through" option. When activated, everything written to the RAM disk is saved to a (real) file. This means that the next time you mount the RAM disk, all the contents are still there. This helps protect against data loss in the event of a crash or power failure.
- - ramBunctious uses normal application memory. This means that when you're done using a RAM disk, that memory is available for other applications to use. In other words, you don't have to reboot to reclaim the memory.
- - Each RAM disk may be configured to be mounted automatically during the computer's startup process. - These options, and more, are fully user-configurable for each RAM disk via a status/settings window. In addition to the settings, the status window includes LED-like access indicators that flash when the RAM disk is being read from or written to.
What is new in ramBunctious 1.3?
Customers have spoken. We've listened. Here is the release to prove it.
Every feature in ramBunctious 1.3 was a direct response to a feature request by a registered user. Thanks to ramBunctious users for making this release possible.
- - ramBunctious can now be fully controlled by AppleScript. There are several sample scripts to give examples of using ramBunctious via this powerful interface.
- - A RAM-only checkbox is available when creating RAM disks, so no space is necessary on the hard drive for the image file when creating new RAM disks .
- - ramBunctious now remembers the name of the RAM disk volume, even when it's RAM-only.
- - The documentation display mechanism has been significantly improved.
ramBunctious 1.3 is available now. Download links and more information are available at the ramBunctious web site:
<http://www.kagi.com/rambunctious/>
ramBunctious 1.3 is also available on any info-mac mirror:
/info-mac/disk/ram-bunctious-13.hqx
Inquiries, comments, and questions may be directed to:
<rambunctious@kagi.com>
ramBunctious 1.3 copyright (c) 1995 - 1998 by Elden Wood and Bob Clark
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02:06:46 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - NetChronometer 1.0.1 is Available
This announcement is from:
Jeremy Kezer, <jbkezer@kagi.com>
You've probably noticed that the clock on your Macintosh drifts as time goes by. NetChronometer will synchronize your Mac's date & time to a highly accurate network time server.
You can use NetChronometer manually to synchronize your clock, or set it up to perform periodic updates.
NetChronometer requires an Internet connection using either Open Transport or "Classic" Mac TCP/IP. It is Appearance Manager-savvy.
Version 1.0.1 has the following changes:
- - Fixed bug that could cause registration reminder to appear early. - - Weak link Open Transport for PPC Macs with MacTCP/IP. - - Corrected MacTCP/IP bug that would prevent connection. - - Expanded network time server list. - - Optimized code size slightly. - - Updated and expanded documentation.
Shareware; $7 registration fee suggested. It can be downloaded from:
<http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html>.
*** Latest Versions Online ***
I personally post the latest versions of all my utilities in the places listed below. In addition, these programs tend to spread very quickly, and can often be found on other online services as well.
My shareware web page: <http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html> PowerBook Army web page: <http://www.powerbook.org/army/> Info-Mac archive: <http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/Recent-Summary.html> America Online: In the Macintosh Utilities forum (AOL keyword MUT). CompuServe: The PowerBook Software Library in the Hardware Forum (GO MACINTOSH).
Thanks again for your support!
Jeremy Kezer 32 West Main Street, #401 Marlborough, MA 01752 email: <jbkezer@kagi.com> WWW: <http://www.kezer.net/index.html>
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02:06:47 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit & ?? - Locked System File Problem
This tidbit & request is from:
Gary D. Keller, <garydkeller@earthlink.net>
I work in the media dept of a large church on the east coast. We have four high end Power Macs in our dept, including an AVID - NLE. On the other end of the building is office staff and various other ministry depts. and unfortunately Wintel World. I have "Evangelized" all of them, gently, over time but I have had a great opportunity to make a decisive victory for Macs pop up this week.
Our Pastor asked me to get his computer connected to the internet. Now mind you, I had a business selling and servicing exclusively Wintel machines for 4 years before going into TV production full time. (and made a lot of money keeping wintels running) So I am no novice at these systems. But this Pentium/win95 has been nothing but a windows hell to connect to the internet. The PnP modem appears and disappears and switches com ports from bootup to bootup, and don't even let me get started with deleting IE 4 and switching to Netscape. This is where I began assigning a personality to this computer and saying it HATES non Microsoft programs!
After hours on the phone with the manufacturer we are sending it back (out of warrantee of course) for them to figure out. But guess what? I just happen to have a Powerbook 540c in the closet at home. It was great. I bring in the powerbook, plug it into the wall and phone jack, plug up his nice big "Wintel" monitor, fire it up with dual screens, click once on my internet icon, and pow, we are surfing, searching, and emailing in about five minutes. I can tell, he is instantly in love with the design and the mantra "ease of use." Not to mention the dual screens :-) The "Blackbird" is still a great computer.
Now this is where I need Evangelist help. It had been sitting in the closet for 5 months. (I have 4 Macs at home). Some how the system FILE shows as locked but also locks the whole harddrive(Mac OS 8.0). I cannot unlock it. Get info - locked is grayed out, but shows the file is locked. General Controls shows the system as NOT protected. I cannot delete (prefs) anything or install or write to in any way, the hard drive. ResEdit will not let me change anything. Therefore I cannot change over to his internet account and email address. He is using my account for now for browsing, but cannot get started with his own email.
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 02:06:44 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - SOFTracker 3.0 Released
This announcement is from:
DXoft Technical Support, <support@dxoft.com>
SOFTracker 3.0 is now available at <http://www.dxoft.com/SOFT.html> and on DOWNLOAD .COM where it being "premiered" today (May 12th). It's a complete rewrite of the original <B>Software & Hardware Tracker</B>, offering a better and simpler interface while improving on its already impressive and powerful set of features.
SOFTracker, a CNET/Download.com "Premiere" and "Top Pick" and a BizProWeb "Pick of the day", is a collection of FileMaker Pro 3.0/4.0 relational databases designed to let you easily manage information about all your computer products. Relying on the Internet Config system under both FileMaker Pro 3 and 4, SOFTracker is perfectly integrated with your other Internet software. It also keeps track of all your contact information for software and hardware developers, distributors and places of purchase, turning it into a powerful contact and Internet bookmark manager.
SOFTracker is shareware. Several registration and upgrade options are available. Details can be found on DXoft web site.
Thanks for supporting the shareware system.
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Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 10:33:55 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Garage.com Site Update
We opened up the public area of the garage.com Web site today. Please check it out. We're trying to create a valuble resource area for high-tech entrepreneurs and investors.
The site is located at:
<http://www.garage.com/>
Some highlights:
1) <http://www.garage.com/newsAgents.shtml> Here we use software agents to search 600 data feeds to monitor companies, people, and topics. Nothing will get past you if you use this area.
2) <http://www.garage.com/geoffsGems.shtml> Geoff Baum, our director of Web content, searches the Internet on a daily basis to find relevant stories for high-tech entrepreneurs and investors.
3) <http://www.garage.com/soapbox.shtml> This is where the bulk of my writing will go. I'll do columns and Q and A.
4) <http://www.garage.com/store/> Buy a garage.com Tshirt or hat. There's a kid's version to which says, "I am a little entrepreneur. My favorite letters are I, P, and O" on the back.
Please link your site to ours to help us build awareness. You can even win a Tshirt for doing this! Go to:
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 15:53:50 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: $$--Thought I Could Software Sale
This special offer is from:
<ljk@infohouse.com>
Last Chance to Purchase Wallpaper, Wallpaper Pattern Sets, and CAL. All products work perfectly with System 8.1, and offer features not currently available in other software. This is a liquidation sale that will end on June 15 or as long as stock lasts, whichever comes first. Payment must be by check, money order or international money order.
1. Wallpaper. The Wallpaper application (Control Panel) allows you to automatically change your desktop pattern every set period of time, create and edit desktop patterns in a built-in paint program uniquely written to work with patterns that repeat. The program includes several hundred excellent pattern sets which can be installed on your desktop and edited. This is a prize-winning program, endorsed by Steve Wozniak, and yes, it still works perfectly! $15 PLUS shipping of either $6 US , $10 Europe or $14 Australia, Asia.
2. Wallpaper Zebra Edition. Includes all of #1, but the enclosed patterns are all Black & White patterns, most not included elsewhere. $15 PLUS shipping of either $6 US , $10 Europe or $14 Australia, Asia
3. Wallpaper Light & Dark. Includes all of #1 plus an additional number of patterns and a screen saver that uses the pattern for its displays. $18 PLUS shipping of either $6 US , $10 Europe or $14 Australia, Asia
4. Wallpaper Light & Dark Upgrade. You must be a registered owner of Wallpaper and you must have Wallpaper in order to install this upgrade. It includes all the items added to Wallpaper Light & Dark: additional patterns, screen saver, new version of Wallpaper. $9 PLUS shipping of either $5 US, $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
5. CAL, a fully customizable calculator that speaks your input and takes voice input and has numerous features: percent, memory, a tape that is printable and copyable, negate function, clear and many others. It can be sized and colored, and data can be exported. It also includes a calendar, appointment keeper (with reminders), and a formula editor. Don't use the INIT (you don't need it and it does have problems) -- instead, use an alias in your Apple menu and it will work just fine. I use it every day. Four stars in Macworld. $18 PLUS shipping of either $6 US , $10 Europe or $14 Australia, Asia The following are desktop pattern sets for use with Wallpaper, or with CAL:
6. More Wallpaper or Subscription One. Fabulous Desktop Patterns to be used with Wallpaper. Three disks. The patterns in each subscription series are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation. $9 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
7. Subscription Two. Fabulous Desktop Patterns to be used with Wallpaper. Three disks. The patterns in each subscription series are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation $9 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
8. Subscription Three. Fabulous Desktop Patterns to be used with Wallpaper. Three disks. The patterns in each subscription series are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation $9 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
9. Subscription Four. Fabulous Desktop Patterns to be used with Wallpaper. One or Two Disks. The patterns in each subscription series are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation $6 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
10. Space Patterns. Outer space scans. First 200 orders will include a bonus space disk. The patterns are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation $6 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
11. Wallpaper Wraptures Two, desktop patterns scanned from beautiful Wraptures Two CD-ROM images of nature, rocks, foliage, glass, woods. The patterns are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation $6 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
12. Great Art One desktop patterns, scanned from a wide range of sources: Japan, China, Egypt Matisse, Van Gogh, Nolde, Rembrandt. The patterns in each subscription series are unigue, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation. $6 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
13. Holiday Desktop Patterns, to brighten your Mac on special holidays. The patterns in each subscription series are unigue, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation. $6 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
14. Zebra Edition Desktop Patterns: All Black and white desktop patterns for those who prefer the simple (but lovely) life. The patterns are unique, professional quality and diversified, and require Wallpaper for installation $6 PLUS shipping of either $5 US , $9 Europe or $13 Australia, Asia
These are outstanding products and they do work just fine with current System software 8.1. I will provide phone support as long as you phone me between 6 and 9PM EST. I won't be able to return out of area phone calls, however. The phone number is in the manual. Mail payment (I'm sorry; no credit cards) to:
Thought I Could Linda Kaplan 107 University Place, Suite 4D New York, NY 10003 email: ljk@infohouse.com Payment must be received by June 15, 1998. Really!
Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 02:06:04 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Email Checker 2.5 Released
Keyword: Market by market, Internet
This announcement is from:
richlove, <richlove@att.net>
You say your Internet Service Provider just told you that you no longer have unlimited hours online and that they will now charge you 99 cents an hour for every hour over 150 hours per month? How will you know when you go over 150 hours per month? You could go through the laborious process of logging in to the web site and entering your user ID and passwords and clicking on several levels of web pages until you get your current time used online. But that information can be up to two days old. There has to be a better way.
Email Checker will keep a running total of the hours you spend online and automatically reset the hours to zero each month at the beginning of your billing cycle.
It will even work if another application makes the PPP connection for you (as long as Email Checker is running).
This version also works with System 7 as well as OS 8.
Email Checker checks your email at specified time intervals using your email program, AppleScript and OpenTransport/PPP Email programs supported are: Claris Emailer and Claris Emailer Lite Eudora Pro, Eudora or Eudora Light Outlook Express
Flexible options let you check mail at a specified time interval in different ways:
1. Connect to the Internet, get mail and then hang up. 2. Connect to the Internet, get mail and don't hang up. 3. Get mail only when already connected to the Internet. 4. Get mail when your Mac starts up and continue checking for mail throughout the day.
If you choose to automatically connect when checking for mail, PPP will dial and connect in the background so you can continue working. Easy to set up. Uses your existing email accounts from your email program. Status window has a progress bar showing how much time is left until mail is checked again. Also shows the PPP connection status (open or closed), baud rate, minutes connected and accumulated hours online.
Email checker is available from the Carnation Software web site at:
