EvangeList Digest Saturday, May 16 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1185
In this issue:
Tidbit - Pictures from Apple Update (Vancouver) $$ - FitBody Release for EvangeListas PR - Sign up for Desktop Pictures "Subscription" Tidbit - One Top 30 You *Don't* Want The Mac OS On PR - JavaScript Enabled Joy for Rhapsody and Mac OS X PR - Announcing Ernestine - LDAP Client for AppleScript PR - PC Scriptwriting Software goes MacOS
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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 02:06:56 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Pictures from Apple Update (Vancouver)
This tidbit is from:
Raymond Kam, <raymondk@portal.ca>
Hello. I took a few pictures to capture the atmosphere at the Apple Update event (WWDC broadcast) in Vancouver, BC, Canada. As you can see, people here are really excited about Apple products.
Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 02:06:53 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: $$ - FitBody Release for EvangeListas
This special offer is from:
Darwin Stephenson, <darwin@home.com>
Midway through the development cycle of FitBody Lite 2.0 we received a query from several Evangelist list subscribers regarding our software being able to help those with health disorders. As FitBody helps keep track of your nutrition, fitness, and wellness it made sense that it could help people who have health problems too.
Because of this request, we were able to work closely with several Evangelist list subscribers to include many new features in FitBody Lite 2.0 specific to these needs.
In appreciation, we've set up a special price of $39.95 for Evangelist list subscribers (normally FitBody Lite is $60). This is a special price for Evangelist list subscribers only and can only be obtained from the Evangelist page on the Darwin 3.26 website:
If you've ever desired to keep track of your health then FitBody Lite is the tool for you. FitBody allows you to keep track of your diet, workouts, and wellness in one easy to use package. Beyond the simple tracking tools one might expect, FitBody has a 6,000 item food database and 40,000 item drug database to aid tracking your health.
FitBody makes tracking your health easy. Through data and visual feedback tools, FitBody informs you how well your sticking to a diet, how close you are to that workout plan, and how often you're getting sick. It's the next best thing to having a personal trainer built into your Macintosh.
Once again we would like to thank all of the Evangelist subscribers who helped contribute to the robust features in FitBody Lite 2.0. We'll keep adding features as long as you'll keep suggesting them!
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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 02:06:58 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Sign up for Desktop Pictures "Subscription"
This announcement is from:
ClassMac, <ClassMac@aol.com>
ClassMac.com has just released 'Desktop Pictures Galore 4!' DPG 4 is the newest set of high-quality desktop pictures from Shay Fulton and ClassMac.com. This 'starter set' contains six fantastic desktop paintings for your Macintosh (shareware US $10.00). With registration, users will receive a monthly set (for six months) of five quality desktop pictures. You end up getting 36 fabulous desktop pictures for only US $10.00. Think of it as a 'Desktop Pictures of the Month' club. There are two sets available for different resolutions.
With this new series, users can now register online via a Kagi secure server (credit card, check, cash, and other methods available). You can even register a gift set for a friend for half price! All documentation, information, and registration files are included.
This is our best series yet, and we invite you to download the package at our web site listed below and take advantage of this new offer. You can read more about it, look at a few low-res samples, and download the set (multiple download sites). From there you can even easily register online via Kagi...
The download and info site: <http://www.classmac.com/deskpict4.html>
Thank you, and enjoy!
Shay Fulton
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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 02:06:56 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - One Top 30 You *Don't* Want The Mac OS On
Keyword: Advocacy, Guerilla Tactics
This tidbit is from:
Kevin Finch, <kevinf@motherwell.com>
I went to the Shake Communications website to trace down a link about the "101 ways to hack NT" that was on the Evangelist about a month ago. I couldn't find the article anymore; I think they rewrote that part of their site. What I did find was this interesting page:
<http://www.shake.net/products/database/os.htm>
It talks about all of the vulnerable OS's and common hacks of them, and how you can pay $4000 every 6 months to get an updated database of security flaws. Here's a quote:
"If you use any of the following OperatingSystems then you are vulnerable:
Sometimes it's nice not to see our favorite OS (in any of its forms) in the top 30!
- -Kevin Finch Systems Manager Motherwell Information Systems
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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 06:34:12 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - JavaScript Enabled Joy for Rhapsody and Mac OS X
Keyword: Becoming an AppleDeveloper
AAA+ Software is showing a preview of version 2.0 of its developer productivity and rapid application development tool, Joy, at Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California.
Joy 2.0 integrates language features of C, Objective-C, and Java into JavaScript, allowing developers to use all MacOS X API's (Carbon, Yellow Box, and Java) from one interpreted language. Developers' and third-party libraries are accessible too, with no "glue code" required. Joy 2.0 will fit perfectly into Apple's WebObjects framework, providing a more powerful alternative to WebScript.
Due to Joy's integration with Apple's InterfaceBuilder, creating full-fledged graphical user-interface applications is a matter of minutes. Joy-enhanced InterfaceBuilder files can be saved as multi-platform, standalone applications or reusable components Currently supported target platforms are Apple Rhapsody, Windows 95/NT, and OPENSTEP/MachOS. No other developer tools are required except InterfaceBuilder.
Joy includes a graphical application inspector for browsing Objective-C runtime information. Joy can be loaded at runtime into any Yellow Box application, making it possible to inspect and modify applications without access to their source code.
Joy 1.0 received a Finalist Award in the category 'Best Tool for New Technologies' at the Macworld/MacTech Editors Choice Awards celebration.
- - 1.x versions of Joy Explorer/Joy Developer/Joy Services for Apple Rhapsody, Windows 95/NT, and OPENSTEP/MachOS platforms NOW!
- - Joy 2.0 in Q3/98, prerelease versions available to registered users on request
- - FREE upgrade to Joy 2.0!
The fully licensable demo of Joy is available for free download at:
<http://www.aaa-plus.com/joy/download.html>
There are two license types: Joy Explorer and Joy Developer.
Joy Explorer is the ideal tool for exploring the Yellow Box frameworks. Developers can create small utilities by using just Rhapsody's Joy-enhanced Interface Builder application. No other development tools are required. These utilities will run in Interface Builder's Test Interface mode.
Joy Developer provides full functionality for developing sophisticated applications. Using the "Save Nib as App" feature, users can turn graphical user interfaces created in Interface Builder into stand-alone applications that run on any Yellow Box platform.
Joy Services, a freeware scripting application implemented entirely in Joy, is available for free. Users can enhance their work environment by implementing short Joy scripts. Corresponding menu items are added to Rhapsody's Services menu. Some useful example services are included. Joy Services does NOT require a Joy license, but requires the free demo version of Joy to run.
License keys for Joy Explorer and Joy Developer are $69 and $399 respectively. Upgrade license keys from Joy Explorer to Joy Developer are $339. Upgrade from Joy 1.x to Joy 2.0 will be free.
Temporary Joy Developer evaluation keys are available through automatic reply email. Just send an empty message to:
<joykey-request@aaa-plus.com>
License keys can be ordered directly from AAA+ or through Developer Depot:
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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 06:34:18 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - Announcing Ernestine - LDAP Client for AppleScript
This announcement is from:
N Palardy, <palardyn@cadvision.com>
Directory Services for the rest of us!
Kira Consulting Inc. is pleased to announce Ernestine; it's Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) client for AppleScript.
Ernestine is a scriptable application for use with AppleScript, Filemaker, Excel, 4D and other applications which can use Apple Events or AppleScript.
Ernestine will allow you to develop and deliver client applications that take advantage of the increasing number of LDAP servers being made available in corporate intranets and on the Internet.
Samples are available in AppleScript (Script Editor), Facespan, Excel, & Filemaker.
Version 1.0 provides developers with the ability to deliver applications that can perform both LDAP searches and authentication. Version 2.0 will provide additional maintenance services such as addition, modification and deletion of entries and attributes in an LDAP server.
Version 1.0 provides unlimited lookups and authentication requests.
A demo of version 1.0 provides only lookups and returns only 10 hits for any query performed. No authentication services are provided. This is not a time limited demo.
More information is available by e-mailing me at <palardyn@cadvision.com>
P.S. Yes, the name is inspired by that know it all telephone operator character portrayed by Lily Tomlin, but this one should be a whole lot more helpful.
Norman Palardy <palardyn@cadvision.com>
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Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 06:34:27 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - PC Scriptwriting Software goes MacOS
Keyword: Market by Market, Entertainment
This announcement is from:
Glenn Bulycz, <bulycz@apple.com>
Cinovation, Inc., makers of Scriptware(R), the world's leading word-processing program for scriptwriters, have released Scriptware for Mac 1.0.
Scriptware(R) automatically formats and paginates scripts to the odd and exacting rules that Hollywood demands. Says Sashen, "Whether you're writing film, TV, play, advertising or radio scripts, if it doesn't look right it doesn't get looked at!" Scriptware(R) eliminates the need for macros, special key commands or reformatting using it's proprietary Scriptype(R) typing system. Long-time typist for Paramount studios, Joan Bennett says, "With Scriptware, I get more done, faster and easier than I ever have before."
Many writers report increased creativitity since they only have to worry about the ideas in their heads. Rafael Yglesias, screenwriter of "Fearless" and "Les Miserables" says, "Scriptware makes writing almost painless, and always successful."
Scriptware(R) is currently the software of choice at Universal Studios, Carsey-Werner Studios, Warner Brothers Studios and Paramount Studios and for over 80 TV shows and movies, including The X-Files, Millennium, Cosby, Murphy Brown, Cybill, Deep Space Nine and Veronica's Closet.
A recent episode of the nationally acclaimed show, The Computer Chronicles, awarded Scriptware its "Software Pick of the Week." In a comparitive review, The Journal of the Writers Guild of America West said: "Scriptware is the best overall program for scriptwriters on the market today." Screenwriting guru, Syd Field also calls Scriptware "The best."
Scriptware(R) for Windows, DOS and now Mac is available in retail outlets throughout the English-speaking world or direct from Cinovation, Inc. at <www.scriptware.com> or by calling Mark Walker at (800) 788-7090 or (303) 786-7899.
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