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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:12:18 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: !! - Macintosh Speech Recognition Interest Survey
This action item is from:
Andrew Taylor, <aetaylor@tiac.net>
We are in the process of creating a new dictation application for Apple Computer's Macintosh. It also has command and control capabilities. It is based on a speaker dependent continuous speech recognition model.
We are not connected to any particular speech recognition company at present. Our engineering team worked on Articulate Systems' PowerSecretary and Voice Navigator products.
We would like to survey the Macintosh world to determine your interest in such a product. The greater your interest, the sooner we can get to market. However please do not respond if you would not purchase such a product.
The personal information that we collect will be held in strict confidence. It will not be made available to anyone else. When we have product available we will e-mail you.
If you are interested please visit our site at:
<http://www.macspeech.com>
Thank You for your time.
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:11:53 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - MacState Revision
This tidbit is from:
Somnath Banerjee, <macstate@mactimes.com>
The State of the Mac, <http://www.mactimes.com/macstate>, has been gone under some cosmetic surgery, and now has it's third major redesign. MacState has become a top ten site on the MacTimes Network, since the move last month. With weekly editorials, updated twice a week, MacState is a great place for Mac enthusiasts.
Come by and give me your feedback on the new look. The new version has been optimized for users with 256 colors, and resolutions of 640x480.
Somnath <macstate@mactimes.com>
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:11:47 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Job - Technical Support Engineer (Cupertino, CA)
This job announcement is from:
Jim Staples, <staples@smtp.acius.com>
We are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join ACI US, publishers of the award winning RAD tool and RDBMS suite. Working at ACI US means you're working with cutting edge application development tools and technologies in a postive, people-oriented environment. Something you're looking for right? Of course.
- --> Here's what you'll do:
Provide technical support of 4D Product Line to customers via telephone and email. Includes helping customers install software, design databases, debug code, isolate software and hardware conflicts, and keep current with 4D products. Accept, test and report bugs from customers (testing new versions and products) and writing Tech Notes.
- --> Here's what you need in your bag of talents:
Strong knowledge of PC or Mac environment Strong customer service/training skills Strong 4D knowledge
- --> Here's the real-world experience we're looking for:
4-5 years experience as 4D developer 2-4 years customer service, technical support or training experience
- --> Some other details:
Positions are in Cupertino, CA. Daytime hours.
If you are ready for this challengining position, please send your resume today to:
via email:
<staffing@acius.com> <mailto:staffing@acius.com?subject=Tech_Support_Position> - - Please put resume in the body of the email or attach a a PDF or TEXT file.
via mail:
Staffing ACI US, Inc. 20883 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
via fax:
Attn: Professional Staffing 408-252-8935
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:11:56 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - Convert 1.2 Offers Improved Localization, Performance
This announcement is from:
John Dasher, <dash@fifthwave.com>
Graphic arts software developer and consulting firm Fifth Wave announced today the availability of the latest version of Convert, version 1.2, for the Mac OS. In addition to providing tremendous value for its meager cost, Convert can be experienced prior to purchase. Payment processing now being handled through Kagi, allowing for world-wide registration. EvangeList members be assured, Convert is Mac First, Mac Only.
Convert can be obtained from Fifth Wave's web/ftp site:
<ftp://ftp.fifthwave.com/fifthwave/>
Convert is simply the greatest tool available for calculating conversions on the Macintosh. Temperature, Velocity, Time, Mass, Bartending, you name it! Full support of the Mac OS including Drag and Drop, multiple monitors, foreign localizations, non-modal user interface, and Balloon help. Over a thousand different conversions possible. Convert features intelligent localization - that is, Convert displays its menus in French, U.S. English, German and Spanish on the fly based on your installed OS localization. $15 USD license fee required.
Version 1.2 significantly improves language localization, and now offers compatibility with the new 1998 Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) codes for European currencies for currency conversion. Other improvements as well, including some new measurement conversions. Full description in release notes.
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:12:03 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - PopCalendar Version 1.1
This announcement is from:
Alessandro Maio, <amaio@powersolutions.it>
PowerSolutions <S.r.l>. today announced the availability of PopCalendar version 1.1, the latest version of the Company's elegant calendar software for the Apple MacOS.
Developed to be accessed in a very intuitive and fast manner, PopCalendar adds a menu in the right side of the top menu bar which gives access to a calendar of the current month. Dragging away the menu, it's also possible to have a floating window which allows to show the calendar for other months and insert short notes associated to dates. Trough the accompanying application, besides, it's possible to customize the holidays set displayed in colours by PopCalendar, and changing the appearance of the extension is a matter of a click! PopCalendar is always available in the top menu bar -no need of application switching- and is drag & drop enabled.
PopCalendar's 1.1 new features include the ability to show the number of the current day in the top menu bar, and to select the "Sunday to Saturday" week format instead of the "Monday to Sunday" format.
A free fully functional demonstration version of PopCalendar 1.1 can be downloaded from::
For more information about PopCalendar, visit the PowerSolutions web site at:
<http://www.pwrsolutions.com/> or send your questions to <popcalendar@pwrsolutions.com>
A single user license for PopCalendar costs $10; a site license costs $200. PopCalendar 1.1 is free for all registered users.
PowerSolutions <S.r.l>. is an Italian firm producing quality commercial and custom-made software for Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows and Unix operative systems.
All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:12:00 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - FileMaker Gets 100% Pure Java Certification
This announcement is from:
MacDev-1 Moderator
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition has received 100% Pure Java Certification from Sun Microsystems' Java software division. The FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition, scheduled to ship in June, will provide developers with a completely platform-independent solution to develop custom databases for enterprise markets.
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition will feature an application program interface allowing developers to write external functions for FileMaker Pro databases,which will expand the core functionality found in FileMaker Pro 4.0. By incorporating Java class libraries, it will provide access to FileMaker Pro databases across all operating systems supporting the Java platform, including the Unix and Solaris environments. FileMaker, Inc. joins the more than 100 other application developers that have also received the 100% Pure Java Certification.
FileMaker Pro 4.0 Developer Edition, slated at a suggested retail price of $499 (US only) will ship on a hybrid CD-ROM (Windows and Mac OS) allowing for easy cross platform development.
<http://www.filemaker.com>
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:12:14 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Job - Mac Systems Specialist (Issaquah, WA)
This job announcement is from:
David Chui, <David_Chui@vangd.com>
Job: Macintosh Systems Specialist Location: Issaquah, WA (suburb of Seattle) Company: Vanguard Trading Services Inc Opening: Immediate
Growing Seattle-based company. Not in computer industry. Work directly with Senior Mgmt.
MAC only environment. LAN, WAN, mobile, Internet, doc imaging, backup, cutting edge. User support, FM database development, equipment procurement, comm systems, LAN/WAN config & optimization. We are committed to the Mac and looking for a believer.
Req: Solid Macintosh skills, Mac evangelist, communication know how, organized, committed. Capable of managing projects to completion. Good salary & benefits.
If you are ready to play a visible and rewarding role in our continued success, send resume, references & salary history David Chui at <david_chui@vangd.com> or fax him at 425-557-5391.
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Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:12:07 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: PR - Inaka Software Announces Computer Cuisine 5.0
This announcement is from:
Mike McGee, <inaka@tdl.com>
Electronic press releases:
<http://www.tdl.com/~inaka/inakasoft/pr/cc.html>
Inaka Software's Home Page:
<http://www.tdl.com/~inaka/inakasoft/>
Inaka Software Announces the complete recipe template for FileMaker Pro.
OAKLAND, Calif., May 4, 1998 -- Inaka Software today announced that it has released the latest version of the popular recipe template for FileMaker Pro called Computer Cuisine 5.0. Computer Cuisine is by far the most efficient and simple way to manage your home recipe database. It's features include a well designed layout that makes adding, viewing, sorting, finding and printing a snap. In addition to the simple, yet highly graphical layout, Computer Cuisine allows you to add an infinite number of your own recipes to the existing database. And because Computer Cuisine uses FileMaker Pro as it's database engine, Computer Cuisine is fully cross platform compatible for both Macintosh and Windows users. Version 5.0 Includes:
* Over 1,000 recipes already entered for your convenience!
* Enhanced graphical layout with simple to use menus and icons!
* Expanded conversion menu for easy calculations to and from U.S. Standard and Metric!
* List your recipes by item, category, type, or servings! You can choose!
* A print menu which gives users the option of printing in color or b&w, and in a small or large format! (The small format folds to fit perfectly onto a 3x5" recipe card).
* Expanded sorting functions! The ability to sort huge recipe lists with one simple click!
* Fully compatible for both Macintosh and Windows users!
MENUS:
Buttons are located at the top of the layout for added convenience. For example, just one of the buttons can sort all of your recipes with the click of your mouse! In the main menu, Computer Cuisine will alphabetically sort all of your recipes and give you a listing of your recipes from A-Z. This works much like the index in any cookbook you own, however, this index is updated every time you add or remove a recipe! Yet, that is just one of many functions Computer Cuisine has to offer!
And with the extensive search capabilities already built into the program, you will now be able to search through all of the entered recipes with the touch of a button! You don't even have to know the exact name of the recipe, or ingredient.
PRINTING:
Computer Cuisine also makes printing your recipes a snap. The Print Menu icon placed at the top of the layout, allows you to choose the size and color of your recipes in one stroke. Computer Cuisine has five printing options to choose from. The standard, or large size recipe will use the full paper size of (8 1/2 "x 11") for printing, to ensure an adequate amount of printing space. The small recipe size will print recipes that once trimmed and folded lengthwise, can fit perfectly on a (3"x5") index card! Last, is the Deluxe Print option. This will print a recipe with a similar look and feel much like the on-screen version.
PRICE: $10 US. (Shareware)
Computer Cuisine rivals any commercial recipe program on the market for both Macintosh and Windows users. The easy to use menus and well designed layout make it the obvious chose for anyone who wishes to store their recipes in a database. At only a fraction of the cost of most recipe programs, Computer Cuisine can do it all.
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Date: Wed, 6 May 1998 20:13:48 -0700 From: Guy Kawasaki <Kawasaki@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit--Must Read
"There might be less software on the Mac side of the aisle, but a lot of what?s produced for Windows isn?t all that good. Crap does not survive in the Mac market." James Staten, an analyst with Dataquest
