EvangeList Digest Friday, May 8 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1177
In this issue:
Job - Director of Academic Technology (Montclair, NJ) Job - Mac Support (Updated) (Bethesda, MD) PR - Mac Gossip Launched PR - Apple's iMac Launched Tidbit - Think Different Advert in Munich. Job - QA Specialist/Technical Support Representative PR - PublicSpace 1.5 Public Beta ?? - Urgent Questions regarding MS Exchange and Schedule+ Tidbit - Macintosh Training Statistics Followup - Summary of DAT to Mac
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:16 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Director of Academic Technology (Montclair, NJ)
This job announcement is from:
Richard Wolfson, <WOLFSON@saturn.montclair.edu>
Director of Academic Technology/Associate Director of Information Technology
Montclair State University, is seeking a highly qualified Director of the Academic Technology group. This leadership position is responsible for the policy development, planning and management of the Academic Technology programs; the direction of instructional development/curriculum planning support activities; consultation and programming support for research activities; the direction of the academic computing laboratories; the direction of the technology education and training programs; and the management of the demonstration technology facility.
Required qualifications include: relevant information technology experience; experience in a higher education setting is required; Master's Degree (Ph.D. preferred); demonstrated ability to manage personnel, budgets, operations and projects; experience in long range planning; strong written and verbal communication skills; and experience working with Federal and State regulatory bodies is a plus.
The MSU campus, located a short distance from New York City, is a highly networked environment which supports a variety of computing platforms. The successful high energy candidate for this position will work collaboratively with the five Colleges and Schools at the University to articulate a vision for academic computing and implement programs which advance that vision.
Apply by May 22nd, 1998.
Montclair State University is an EEO/AA employer and strongly encourages the application of diverse candidates. Please send a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and the name, address, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Professor John C. Luttropp, Chair Montclair State University Box CO316-V118 Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:13 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - Mac Support (Updated) (Bethesda, MD)
This job announcement is from:
Frank Klukosky, <frank@nhgri.nih.gov>
Macintosh Support Specialists National Human Genome Research Institute (Bethesda, MD)
DIGICON Corporation seeks candidates for the position of Systems Analyst (Mac Specialist) at our NIH/NHGRI location in Bethesda, MD.
Responsible for LAN, hardware and software installation, maintenance, configuration, documentation, and user support for Apple Macintosh users at NHGRI on the NIH Campus. There are over 250 MAC users in a heterogeneous TCP/IP Ethernet environment. Maintain specific network applications and provide user training on network and data communication features and capabilities. Excellent troubleshooting skills a must.
Requires five years experience in Macintosh support/network applications along with data communications (SLIP,PPP). Biomedical experience a plus. Apple certificates desireable. BSCS or related. Internet experience preferred.
** UPDATE: Most of the Macintoshes are running on the "Automated Software Distribution and Management" system called FileWave from Wave Research. Candidates with experience configuring and administering a FileWave system will get top billing for this position.
Excellent user interface a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
Please email your resume to:
<frank@nhgri.nih.gov>
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:19 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Mac Gossip Launched
This announcement is from:
MacGossip Staff, <gossip@macgossip.com>
We all know when it comes to rumors and mayhem around the Macintosh world, getting the future scoop is more interesting than what is happening now. Whether it be going around the school playground, or between cubicals at work, gossip has and will always be the best way of getting insider information.
MacGossip addresses these issues in a professional manner beyond what other "rumors" sites address. Behind the scenes at MacGossip is a group dedicated to working in conjunction with other Mac sites to be the forefront of Macintosh gossip on the net.
Easedrop on us at <http://www.macgossip.com>
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:23 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Apple's iMac Launched
This announcement is from:
Apple PR
In a major move in to the consumer market, Apple Computer, Inc. today unveiled iMac--the "Internet-age computer for the rest of us." iMac features a striking design, easy Internet access and Pentium-toasting PowerPC G3 performance for $1299.
"We designed iMac to deliver the things consumers care about most--the excitement of the Internet and the simplicity of the Mac," said Steve Jobs, Apple's Interim CEO. "iMac is next year's computer for $1299; not last year's computer for $999."
"Today we brought romance and innovation back into the industry," added Jobs. "iMac reminds everyone of what Apple stands for."
iMac is a complete Internet-age computer right out of the box, featuring:
A speedy PowerPC G3 microprocessor running at 233MHz with a high speed 512k backside L2 memory cache;
Built-in 15-inch high quality display with 1024x768 resolution, 13.8-inch diagonal viewable image size;
Easy connectivity--one button Internet access, internal 33.6Kbps modem, 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet, 12Mbps Universal Serial Bus (USB), and 4Mbps infrared port (IrDA);
The world's easiest to use operating system, Mac OS 8.1, which runs thousands of Macintosh software titles;
All housed in a stunning translucent enclosure that breaks new ground in industrial design.
iMac, available worldwide in August in one configuration for $1299, will also include:
32MB SDRAM (expandable to 128MB); 2MB SGRAM (expandable to 4MB); 4GB IDE Hard disk drive; 24x CD-ROM drive; 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet; 33.6Kbps software modem; Two 12Mbps Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports; 4Mbps infrared technology (IrDA) port; Built-in stereo speakers with SRS sound; 66MHz system bus; Mac OS 8.1; Apple USB Keyboard and Apple USB Mouse.
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:29 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Think Different Advert in Munich.
This tidbit is from:
Karl Fosburg, <kfosburg@yahoo.com>
Having been working over in Munich, Germany for 9 months now, I've missed all of the television and print adverts about "thinking different", and toasting bunnies (mmmmm). Finally, though, "Think Different" has shown itself on a giant billboard here in Munich.
On one of our main streets in the city (Leopoldstrasse), there is a prominent spot for adverts that is on a "gateway" to the city. You must drive around it literally, and last night they had a "Think Different" billboard with Mohammad Ali on it. I will go back to take a picture. It's so large that you can see it for a mile. Pretty cool.
Always Thinking Differently,
Karl Fosburg <kfosburg@power.net>
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:26 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Job - QA Specialist/Technical Support Representative
This job announcement is from:
Blue World Human Resources, <jobs@blueworld.com>
Title: QA Specialist/Technical Support Representative
Primary Purpose of Position
Provide timely, accurate and comprehensive technical support while maintaining excellence in customer service. Strive for 0% product defect through attentive and intelligent product testing.
Responsibilities
Apply proven skills and techniques to ensure that quality processes are inherent in the development cycle of our products.
Develop and perform Acceptance Tests for all products prior to release to customers.
Work with engineers to ensure error-free products.
Participate in design reviews of new features and methodologies.
Propose and implement diagnostic and automation tools to enable more effective quality assurance.
Provide product and project technical support to customers and Blue World staff
Serve as the primary interface between Customer Support and Development in resolving escalated technical customer issues.
Assist with special projects as necessary.
In all aspects of job responsibilities, you will work with-in a team dedicated to meet the technical challenges of responding to real-world, mission-critical, application issues in web server environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to think logically and act decisively during critical situations.
Strong Macintosh and Windows 95/NT skills including: Web Technologies (HTML, JavaScript, etc.) Web Servers (WebSTAR, IIS, Netscape Enterprise, etc.) Web Database Publishing Technologies (Previous experience with Blue World's Lasso product a plus)
2-5 years related experience
IMPORTANT: E-mail Your Resume and salary history and requirements to <jobs@blueworld.com>. Only resumes set in ASCII text format within the body of an email message will be considered. Human Resources Blue World Communications, Inc.
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:31 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - PublicSpace 1.5 Public Beta
This announcement is from:
<Frank Reiff, reiff@comp.lancs.ac.uk>
Frank Reiff Shareware is pleased to announce version 1.5 beta 1 of PublicSpace, our groupware system for the Apple Macintosh.
The new version of the system can be downloaded from:
We would greatly appreciate it, if you would consider our product for inclusion in your publication. Below you will find a short description of the PublicSpace system, an extented abstract as well as information on the author.
Thank you for your contribution to the Macintosh shareware community.
Frank Reiff __
SHORT DESCRIPTION
PublicSpace - The Groupware/ Intranet Solution for Macintosh Networks
PublicSpace is a groupware system that expands Macintosh file sharing to better support group work. It allows groups to create their own intranet within minutes. It can help groups, in both business and education, share information and coordinate their work. PublicSpace is ideal for Macintosh workgroups in Desktop Publishing (DTP), Web publishing, Education and Creative Content Creation. ____
FULL ABSTRACT
PublicSpace - The Groupware/ Intranet Solution for Macintosh Networks
PublicSpace is a groupware system that expands Macintosh file sharing to better support group work. It is the simplest way of creating a Macintosh intranet.
It allows its users to quickly:
* annotate files and folders * exchange files and messages * organise shared resources * find out what is going on in the shared workspace * create central repositories, discussion groups, simple workflows, etc.
PublicSpace features a simple and intuitive, yet powerful and versatile, user interface that takes only minutes to learn. Unlike many other workgroup products, PublicSpace is designed with both novice and expert users in mind.
PublicSpace can help groups, in both business and education, share information and coordinate their work. PublicSpace is ideal for Macintosh workgroups in Desktop Publishing (DTP), Web publishing, Education and Creative Content Creation.
To find out more about PublicSpace visit our website at:
PublicSpace Client: any Macintosh/ System 7.1 or higher/ 2Mb of RAM PublicSpace Server: any PowerMacintosh/ System 7.1 or higher/ 4Mb of RAM
NEW IN THIS VERSION
Fixes a compatibility problem with some networks Enhanced client setup procedure Minor bug fixes
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:34 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - Urgent Questions regarding MS Exchange and Schedule+
This request is from:
Frederick L. Dick, <fdick@ix.netcom.com>
I saw, and saved, a posting to the Evangelist on 2/10/98 regarding MS Exchange and Schedule+ on the Mac. The company where I work has been migrating to MS Exchange for all of the Windoze computers, but is telling all of the Mac people they have to have Windoze to run Exchange. I showed one of the Managers in Industrial Design (a Mac stronghold) your posting. He was shocked that our Exchange rollout was ignoring the Macs.
I will be trying to get a hold of the CD that was mentioned to try out the installation myself. But I do have a few questions.
1. Can Mac users publish their schedules so that Windoze users can view them also? 2. Are there any kind of hardware or software considerations? 3. Are there any network considerations with Exchange that you know of? 4. Is DAVE required to have access to the Exchange Server? 5. Anything else I should know or ask???
I really appreciate your help. This is all coming to a head very quickly...
As an interesting aside...I can find no references to a Mac client for Exchange on the Microsoft web site. In fact, my Mac Netscape locks up when accessing their web page and searching the site for the reference. My Windoze Explorer gives "invalid page requested" messages when trying to find information. I did verify everything that was said with a Windoze network guy whom I met at a class.
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:40 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Macintosh Training Statistics
This tidbit is from:
J.J. Davies, <aain@visi.net>
The Association of Macintosh Trainers (AMT) is compiling statistical data relating to the Macintosh training industry. Results are posted at, <http://www.cyphernet.com/amt/stats/>. Data showing demand trends for Macintosh training from 1996 through February 1998, is currently listed. Please visit our site and complete our online survey to become a part of future studies.
AMT <http://www.cyphernet.com/amt> is an international network of Apple Macintosh computer trainers, instructors and educators, representing 23 nations. The purpose of the organization is to make Macintosh computer support easily accessible to end users worldwide, while working to improve upon the quality of Macintosh training. The AMT membership is easily accessible to computer users at, <"http://www.cyphernet.com/amt/members/members.html">. Please contact Jimmy J. Davies, President, for additional information.
- - Association of Macintosh Trainers P.O. Box 2743 Newport News, VA 23609, USA <http://www.cyphernet.com/amt> <namt@aol.com> 1-757-877-9463, Fax 1-757-877-7783
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Date: Fri, 8 May 1998 02:06:43 -0000 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Followup - Summary of DAT to Mac
This follow-up message is from:
Jay Goldman, <jay@circledream.com>
Hi again! As usual, you've all been incredibly helpful and I received nearly 50 replies so far!
The Problems ************ The basic consensus is that transferring audio through a SCSI-only (i.e. no Audio in/out) DAT drive is simply not possible. I'd try and explain it myself, but Mark Anderson did a much better job than I'd be able to. He says:
"The format of digital audio on a DAT audio tape bears no resemblence to a computer sound file. It is interleaved stereo audio with Reed/Soloman error correction in a subtrack. It is essentially unreadable by any computer directly."
The other issue, and one that quite a few people that mailed me are also going to face, is that the Dynatek drive that I have was simply not designed for audio transfers. It's an excellent backup drive but only has SCSI in/out and no audio ports.
Quite a few people also explained that I have to be careful when I get the files transferred from the tape. DAT is a digital format, as are the Mac and CD. If the audio has to go through an digital-analog and then analog-digital conversion process, it will almost certainly lose some of its quality.
The Solutions ************* There were three major solutions suggested by various people:
(1) By far the most common solution was to use an AudioMediaIII card from Digidesign. This is a PCI card with S/PDIF and AES/EBU connections (for digital audio transfer). The card comes bundled with software for recording. The other part of this solution is to purchase a DAT Deck intended for audio, which will have digital audio output. While this was the most common solution, it is also by far the most expensive and is quite out of my price range. One thing I should certainly mention is that Digidesign is giving away their ProTools software which came *very* highly recommended. There's a form on their site which you can fill in to receive a CD in the mail (it's the second URL below - offer limited to US and Canada for now).
(2) The second solution, which it looks like we'll try, is to find a studio with the above setup. I'm told that the average charge is about $25/hr. to transfer from DAT tapes into a MacOS-recognized format. Be sure to bring along a few Zips because the files will be in the 30 - 40 mb range. Also, make sure that you explain that you want to make digital transfers of the masters (as opposed to analog).
(3) Solution three is certainly interesting but is, again, out of my price range. Mark Gilbert, of Gallery Software in the UK, suggested his company's DATStudio product. It consists of an application and a special DAT SCSI drive which can be used for backups (with Retrospect, etc.) and to read DAT audio tapes. It looks great too! Again, this was out of my price range for a simple project like this but looks like it would be good for people going into this field.
<http://www.demon.co.uk/gallery/StudioDAT.html>
Good References *************** Kai Matthews pointed me to two excellent references:
The DAT-Heads Mailing List archives - <http://www.eklektix.com/dat-heads/> DAW-MAC list (Digital Audio Workstation) - <http://www.bakalite.com/Pages/ArchiveIndex.html>
I hope that helps everyone out there who has the same problem. If anyone ever does find a way to do this, PLEASE let me know.
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