EvangeList Digest Wednesday, April 8 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1148
In this issue:
Digital Guy Could Use Some ISP Suggestions PR - Inside Mac Games New Subscription Information Tidbit- April Mac Game Giveaway Tidbit - The Stickers are Here Followup - Disney Blast Browser Hack PR - Times+ 1.1.1 Freeware Tidbit - Evangelist Makes the Difference for Mac4Sale PR - GoMac 1.5 Released Tidbit - Historical Apple Exchange $$ - OneClick ONLY $29.98 Job - Mac Support Techs (New York, NY) Job - A&L Seeks Low Level Mac Programmer
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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 02:10:32 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Digital Guy Could Use Some ISP Suggestions
This request is from:
The Digital Guy <mailto:evangelist@apple.com>
Well, sometimes I get stumped and have to go to the experts... in this case it involves my internet connection.
A few months ago we moved into our first home located in Rurban (that's what they're calling Rural-Urban areas these days) Boulder Creek, CA in Santa Cruz county. Yeah, El Nino has been interesting here, but aside from some hectic commuting we're fine.
Anyway, I've been (how to put this?) less than happy with my current ISP. It's a 24/7 dial-up, which is all I really need (until DSL, Cable or some other high speed access comes along) and can afford (I simply can't justify frame relay to my wife...though she's getting so annoyed with flaky net access and weird DNS problems it could come to that). I'm looking for someone who has a POP local to Boulder Creek, can sell me a 24/7 dial-up connection (I don't need web space or anything like that) with a static IP and DNS support.
Okay, to make this Mac specific: This is for the all Mac network I use to run this list from home.
Anyway, I've already done the hunting through isps.com and other resources, but that doesn't tell me what ISPs really work for people. If an EvangeLista whose local to the area or (better yet!) who works for an ISP can give me tip as to who I could work with to make this happen, I would be very happy.
If anyone from @Home or a California xDSL provider just happens to be hanging out on this list and can tell me when I can get a better connection to the net, let me know -- I promise not to blab. ;-)
John J. Halbig (a.k.a the Digital Guy)
e-mail: evangelist@apple.com
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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 02:11:15 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Inside Mac Games New Subscription Information
Keyword: Market by Market, Games
This announcement is from:
Doug Hempel, <doug@imgmagazine.com>
Inside Mac Games Magazine <http://www.imgmagazine.com/> is proud to announce it's new subscription structure. A one-year subscription to IMG is just $39 for 8 issues.
Shipped every 6-7 weeks, Inside Mac Games is the only magazine solely devoted to Macintosh entertainment, covering the latest news & information on Macintosh game software & hardware. Each CD-ROM issue of IMG is packed with exclusive previews of the latest son-to-be released games and in-depth game reviews of what's hot and what's not.
IMG also gives you stunning color screen shots, QuickTime movies, insightful interviews, industry news, feature columns, hints, tips, & tricks, and special reports from the Macworld Expo and CES shows. All in an easy to use magazine-like interactive interface that allows you to lauch slide shows, demos, QuickTime movies, and live interviews with a simple click of the mouse. Each CD-ROM issue of IMG is also filled with the latest shareware games, commercial game demos, walkthroughs, bug fixes, updaters, and cheater programs. Get it all!
The current issue of IMG includes previews of Starcraft (Blizzard's upcoming blockbuster), Real Pool, Quest for Glory 5, a video tour of Blizzard, a video interview with Blizzard's Bill Roper, Macworld 1998 Impressions, reviews of Jack Nicklaus 4, Deadlock, Mars Rising, and The Settlers II, and much, much more.
IMG carries a 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee, so the only thing you risk is missing out! Subscribe today and receive the coolest CD-ROM magazine this side of Mars!
If you have any more questions about IMG, please visit the IMG website <http://www.imgmagazine.com> or contact me at one of the addresses below.
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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 02:10:28 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit- April Mac Game Giveaway
This tidbit is from:
Michael D Flaminio, <flaminio@insanely-great.com>
We took a couple extra days, but we had to make our April Mac Game giveaway as big as we could. With now 35 different Mac titles to choose from, you can win the Mac OS game of your choice. Visit Insanely Great Mac and sign up for our latest giveaway.
<http://www.insanely-great.com/contests.html>
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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 02:11:29 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - The Stickers are Here
This tidbit is from:
Mike Yrabedra, <BIGkahuna@macsurfshop.com>
Aloha Mac Surfer Dudes!
We're off to See the Wizzer!!!!!!
The MacSurfshop is stoked to announce the release of the HIGHLY anticipated "Wiz on Windoze" transparent auto decal. They will be available for sale immediately on our web site <http://www.macsurfshop.com>.
This is a limited time offer, so don't miss out on this once in a lifetime sale. We only had a thousand made and when they are gone, well...that's it!
If you want to skip the main site and go straight to the store, then use the following URL:
Jos Pedro Sousa do Amaral, <amaral@storeria.bio.ou.edu>
I managed to get into Disney Blast as a Macintosh user doing the following:
1. Doctored up a copy of Mozilla using the recipe indicated in the EvangeList Digest V1 #1136. Started that copy.
2. Set my Mozilla preferences to start the browser on the last page viewed during the last section. Then I logged into Disney Blast and went past the initial page that would kick out Mac user. Quit Mozilla.
3. Started my unchanged copy of Mozilla, and voil! it started inside Disney Blast. Registered and traveled ad libitum with my *unchanged* copy, hopefully recording that visit as a Mac visit ;^)
What's wrong with the Disney dudes? __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Unfortunately it isn't recorded as a a mac visit. I'm guessing (because I *still* haven't tried it myself!) that you received a "cookie" containing information that allows the site to "recognize" you. It still thinks your a Windows user, though. Ech.
As to what's wrong: Well, I can't say to much without giving away my source, but think corporate sponsorship. Never underestimate the political motivation behind supporting a specific sponsors platform of choice, particularly if that sponsor is (insert your least favorite Intel based OS developer here).
I find it particularly chilling to consider that Disney...one of the biggest corporations on earth...find that kind of kiss-up necessary, if my sources are correct. Of course, I should stress that this all could be rumor and conjecture, offered here merely for quiet speculation by the EvangeListas.
Hey, even Digital Guy doesn't need legals breathing down his neck...even if they do look cute in those $800 suits and matching mouse ears. ;-)
Taylor Design would like to announce the availability of Times+ 1.1.1 as freeware.
Times+ is a simple, general purpose project/event timer application which can time any number of Events across Event Lists with the application running or not, the computer on or off. It provides for Event Start/Resume, Stop/Pause, and Reset.
Times+ Events have a Title field (255 characters), an ID field (255 characters), and a Notes field (32K of notes). Times+ records complete time histories, marking the time of every start/resume and stop/pause for each Event. Times+ can display this information for any selected Event.
Times+ features a very easy to use, single window user interface. A MiniView window can also be opened for each Event, providing time display and Event control via a small, unobtrusive window.
Times+ 1.1.1 requires a Mac Plus or higher; Mac OS 6, 7, or 8; 600K disk space; and 500K free RAM.
Contact Information Sales and Product Information: <sales@taylor-design.com> Technical Support and Press Support: <support@taylor-design.com>
Daniel L. Taylor Owner Taylor Design Web: <http://www.taylor-design.com/> E-mail: <support@taylor-design.com>
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Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 02:11:37 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Evangelist Makes the Difference for Mac4Sale
This tidbit from:
Carl Powell <carl@mac4sale.com>
Recently, I started Mac4sale.com, a new site for free listings of Macintosh and related items. I didn't know how much need there was for such a site, but had a lot of stuff to sell myself and thought I'd give it a whirl. In order to get it kicked off, I posted a message to the evangelist and it was accepted and delivered. The response is always overwhelming! In just a few days, the system went from a skeleton of a database to a full-fledged web site!
After the second posting a month later, we had over 1700 visits in one day! The site has only been up since Feb 1st, and we already have had over $350,000 in items posted by hundreds of individuals and companies. We contine to offer this as a free service and are still looking for more sponsors.
The evangelists are a top-notch group of people and I wanted to thank Guy and the staff for their support of new ideas like Mac4sale.com. It really makes a difference to us and our success to have such a great place to promote our efforts!
Mac4sale.com is running on a 9150/120 using Filemaker Pro 4.0 as the server. It has had over 14,000 searches made since Feb 11th, and over 11,000 visitors to the site since Feb 1st. So far, there has been about $350,000 in merchandise listed at the low resale prices. To visit the site, set your browser to: <http://www.mac4sale.com>
Thanks again!
Carl Powell __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Okay, before I get a lot of notes about tooting my own horn by posting this, let me acknowledge all those people I simply can't post. If all the items that didn't get posted, well, sucked, it wouldn't be such a hard job. But a lot of them are good. Overwhelmingly so. The problem is there's so MANY of them. I can't even reply to all of them personally (though I try...I really do).
I want to take this moment to thank y'all for sticking with us. I know some of you get peeved when I don't post your notes, but fortunately most of you are understanding. Have I mentioned lately how great you guys are? :-)
Proteron, L.L.C. today announced the release of GoMac 1.5. Targeted at users who perform multiple tasks on the Mac as well as those migrating from the Windows environment, GoMac is Proteron's popular system utility which implements a program bar, start menu and keyboard switcher for the Mac OS.
The program is available for immediate download at www.proteron.com. Subscribers to MacAddict, MacConnect and Metrowerks Code Warrior will also be receiving GoMac in future distributions.
New features abound in GoMac 1.5. Following closely on the heels of Microsoft's release of Office 98 for the Mac, GoMac offers Office 98 Integration. Users with Office 98 installed will see a Microsoft Office 98 item in their Start Menu for easy access to Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
GoMac 1.5 also supports Apple's Control Strip technology and has a completely redesigned look to reflect the platinum appearance Apple introduced with Mac OS 8.
Additional numerous minor improvements grace GoMac 1.5, including: more options for configuring Auto hide; program specific layer control; Click-Switch and Active Layer Toggle (ALT(tm)) in the Keyboard Switcher; and full support for icons in the Start Menu.
GoMac 1.5 works on any Macintosh running Apple's System 7.5 through Mac OS 8.1. An English version is currently available and localized versions are forthcoming.
The update is free of charge for all registered GoMac users. Other users are encouraged to register now. A single-user license for GoMac is $19.95 USD; up to 3 additional copies for the same user are discounted to $5.00 USD each. Site licenses of more than 10 are priced at $14.95 USD per copy. Bulk pricing is available by contacting Proteron. Discounts are available for educational institutions.
Historical Apple Exchange lets people list wants, for-sales, for-donations, and wanted-donation (501c3s only), for Apple I, Apple ][+, Apple ///, Lisa, and eMate. ($200 finder's fee for Apple I, see page for details).
This summer I hope to make the site more automated and perhaps add other categories.
This does not mean Apple isn't doing well, just as the fact that some people collect Model Ts does not reflect on Ford, or pre-1972 Beetle-ownership does not reflect on VW.
Evangelistas! Extraordinary offer from WestCode on OneClick, the top-rated, award-winning, macro utility everyone is talking about. For the next 72 hours only get OneClick for only $29.98!
You will never find a lower price than this and as always, WestCode guarantees your satisfaction with a NO RISK, 60-day money back guarantee.
MacUser magazine says: "OneClick is one of the most powerful and remarkable utilities we've seen in the last couple of years." **Rated 5-mice!!**
Art & Logic, Inc., a software services company specializing in the development of commercial Macintosh applications and device drivers, seeks a Macintosh programmer with experience in the following areas:
- -- object-oriented design - -- C++ - -- 68000 family assembly - -- microprocessor architecture - -- electronic fundementals - -- digital circuit design - -- analog circuit design - -- networking architecture and protocols - -- SCSI software implementations - -- serial communications software implementations - -- electronic troubleshooting - -- audio/video system architecture & signal routing - -- digital signal processing - -- PCI bus operation - -- PowerPC and mixed-mode programming - -- OpenTransport - -- Mac system-level software (INITs, drivers, components, etc)
Although Art & Logic is headquartered in Los Angeles, programmers are allowed to telecommute from anywhere in the United States. www.artlogic.com contains extensive information about the company and its unique working environment.
Applicants should fax their resumes to (818) 249-4648 or email their resumes in plain text format to <phershenson@artlogic.com>.
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