EvangeList Digest Tuesday, March 31 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1140
In this issue:
PR - PowerCalc 2.5 PR - Total War CD-ROM (Games) PR - ClassMac Offers Impression-based Advertising PR - Keystroke Recorder 1.8a Released Job - Director of Information Systems (Western Nevada) Job - Corporate Webmaster, Wind River (Alameda, CA) PR - Mira 1.0 PR - Release of TacOps Classic Wargame PR - New Version 1.1 of KeyStrokes ;-) - Microsoft Patents Ones and Zeros Followup - Wireless Keyboards PR - eVO Joins Amazon.com
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John Mauro Software is proud to release PowerCalc 2.5 -- Mac OS first and Mac OS only! PowerCalc is a scientific calculator with dozens of mathematical functions. You've got to see it to believe it! Come give it a try at:
<http://cs.alfred.edu/~maurojc/software>
Thank you!!! John Mauro
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:24 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Total War CD-ROM (Games)
Keyword: Market by market, Games
This announcement is from:
Ssg Us, <SsgUs@aol.com>
"TOTAL WAR" for Macintosh CD-ROM Developed by: Strategic Studies Group
"Total War" is a mega compilation of SSG's highly successful Macintosh Wargames. Total War comes on CD only and contains programs with a retail value of over $500.00 if purchased separately.
Total War contains the following great games + their Documentation.
Warlords 1 Carriers at War I Carriers at War II Gold of the Americas Halls of Montezuma Panzer Battles Rommel in North Africa Macarthur's War in Korea Decisive Battles of the American Civil War vol. 1 Decisive Battles of the American Civil War vol. 2 Decisive Battles of the American Civil War vol. 3
All Total War programs have been updated to run on the latest Macintosh systems, and include native Power Mac versions.
Total War also contains extra scenarios from SSG's Run-5 Magazine + a number of scenarios never before published for the Macintosh. Unlike other CD compilations. Total War includes complete printed documentation for all the games in the package.
Total War Requires a color Mac with 4Mb of RAM, (8Mb for Power Mac) System 7 or greater and color grafics. Power Mac versions of all programs are included.
Price: $49.95 Upgrade Price: $35.00*
*The Uprage Price is available to those who already own one or more of the games in "Total War".
Ways for you to order: "Order Today" Mail a check to: Strategic Studies Group, PO Box 30085, Pensacola, FL 32503
Order at SSG's new Web Site: SSGUS.COM Or Call Toll Free at: 888 522 5919
Credit Cards accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
When you visit SSG's new Web site also check out: "Warlords II Mac cd-rom Game" this one is an SSG "Best Seller".
ClassMac.com now offers impressions-based advertising for sponsors! With our growth in the past year, we are happy to be able to offer this kind of advertising. ClassMac has expanded over the year with an improved automated free classified ad system for Mac users, a comprehensive price tracking service, in-depth reviews, contests, and more.
Full size banner advertising on ClassMac runs as low as $100 for 10,000 impressions (viewings), and discounts are given for multiple blocks of 10K. Banners can be up to 470x60, can be replaced at any time, and are displayed at the tops of pages.
For full details on this new ad option, please visit:
<http://www.classmac.com/sponsors.html>
Thank you for the consideration and support,
Shay Fulton
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:48 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Keystroke Recorder 1.8a Released
This announcement is from:
Hal Gumbert, <campconsulting@kagi.com>
Keystroke Recorder 1.8a has been released and it is 100% Mac OS 8.1 compatible.
Keystroke Recorder is an extension that records each keystroke into a file for later retrieval. After you register, you will receive the code to unlock the Registered User Extras containing the registered and STEALTH versions.
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:39 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Director of Information Systems (Western Nevada)
This job announcement is from:
John Snyder, <J2Snyder@nanosecond.com>
Lyon County School District, a rural district in western Nevada is looking for a Director of Information Systems. The district currently has about 1200 computers. 58% are Macs, 26% are PCs and the rest are Apple IIs and others. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with other people for training and support issues. He must be familiar with MacOS, Windows, Appleshare, Netware, and various computer and networking equipment. A background in MacSchool software would be extremely helpful, but not necessary. The district is very progressive and has done a lot in the way of technology. The office is located in a small town about 80 miles SE of Reno. I am leaving this position to open an orphanage in Ecuador with my family. I would really like to see a Mac advocate continue this position.
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:42 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Corporate Webmaster, Wind River (Alameda, CA)
This job announcement is from:
Jun Cruzat, <jun.cruzat@wrs.com>
Wind River Systems, the leading provider of integrated software development tools for real-time embedded applications, is seeking a Corporate Webmaster. Position based in Alameda, CA.
Responsibilities Provide infrastructure and integration support for Intranet and external web site. Develop security requirements and work with IT Systems and ISP on WRS firewall management. Manage ISP Single point of contact at IT for Web related issues Troubleshoot and resolve web related issues Content manager for IT home page and coordinate with Marketing department on overall Intranet content layout standards Develop a coherent web infrastructure strategy using internet technologies. This includes implementation and support of standard tool sets for Web applications and content development, site management, etc.
Requirements:
B.S. in Computer Science. Strong in web site management, web tools integration/research in the authoring, site management, and search engines areas. Highly proficient in Firewall design Familiar with networking/system administration Familiar with Netobjects Fusion or any other web site management tools, authoring tools, etc. ISP vendor management experience Familiar with Topic Search97 Understand database/web integration issues Web site development experience 1.5 years as corporate webmaster in managing web site for mid size company. Minimum years of IT experience - 6 years Excellent troubleshooting skills Self starter and take initiatives to contribute beyond basic responsibilities Good team player and understand importance of production support discipline. Experience in supporting web infrastructure for software companies is highly desirable Strong analytical and communication skills Strong organizational skills as well as quality focused Ability to work effectively and independently with minimal directions from management
Send resume to:
<junc@wrs.com> or fax to (510) 749-2302.
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:56 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Mira 1.0
This announcement is from:
Howard Shere, <hshere@greendragon.com>
Green Dragon Creations, Inc. is proud to annouce Mira Rose Kafka 1.0. She was born at 9:27am, Saturday, March 14th. She has been in beta for the last 40 weeks and was released 24 hours ahead of schedule. Like her parents, she too will be a Mac user.
Details can be found at:
<http://www.watervalley.net/theBaby> __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Okay, so I'm a sucker for a clever approach to a birth announcement. I like surprises sometimes, and opened this post thinking it was yet another PR for a product I never heard of before. ;-)
Congrats!
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:54 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Release of TacOps Classic Wargame
Keyword: Market by market, Games
This announcement is from:
I.L. Holdridge, <majorh1@aol.com>
The Avalon Hill Game Company has rereleased 'TacOps for Macintosh' under the title 'TacOps Classic Edition v2.0'.
TacOps is a simulation of tactical level combat between US Marine Corps/Army, Canadian, Australian, or New Zealand forces vs Soviet-style forces (OPFOR) - primarily from 1994 through the year 2000.
The game is on a hybrid CDROM containing both Apple Macintosh (System 7.5 and later) and Microsoft Windows versions of all files. This is the same revised game engine that was recently licensed to the New Zealand Army. Includes all previously released TacOps scenarios and maps, including those that were formerly sold separately as an expansion kit. Includes nine new bonus maps including two low fidelity, 20km x 30km segments of NTC Ft Irwin.
TacOps Classic Edition will not be in stores.It will only be available by direct order from The Avalon Hill Game Company via any of the following addresses.
Let me know via <majorh1@aol.com>. if you want more info about what is in TacOps Classic Edtion and I will send you a longer post.
Best regards, Major H. <majorh1@aol.com>
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:58 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - New Version 1.1 of KeyStrokes
Keyword: Market by market, Disability
David Niemeijer, <KeyStrokes@Niemconsult.nl>
KeyStrokes provides a fully functional on-screen keyboard that you can use to type with the mouse anywhere you would use a normal (hardware) keyboard (applications, dialog boxes, etc.). It also allows you to shift/option/command/control click. KeyStrokes 1.1 is FREEWARE.
KeyStrokes version 1.1 fixes amongst others the following bugs:
1) Now also has a moveable window on System 7.1 2) Now also works on black & white monitors
KeyStrokes version 1.1 has the following new features:
1) Has a preferences dialog box 2) New option: Keys are repeated when mouse is kept down on top of a key 3) More intuitive user interface 4) Collapse KeyStrokes window by double clicking in title bar 5) The RAM footprint of KeyStrokes has been reduced 6) Changed to probably allow better collaboration with new versions of TypeIt4Me
KeyStrokes is presently only available for the Apple Macintosh and Power Macintosh. It requires system 7.1 or later.
KeyStrokes 1.1 is available from our web site <http://www.niemconsult.demon.nl/KShome.html>
David Niemeijer Niemeijer Consult <mailto:KeyStrokes@Niemconsult.nl> <http://www.niemconsult.demon.nl>
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:31:03 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ;-) - Microsoft Patents Ones and Zeros
This tidbit is from:
Paul Costa, <3wv7costap@vmsb.csd.mu.edu>
The Onion, a great satirical newspaper in the Wisconsin and Illinois area, has a great story on the cover of the March 25 issue titled "Microsoft Patents Ones, Zeros." I'd call it a must read. It can be found online at:
In the end, the answer appears to be that there are no ADB wireless keyboards on the market. There appear to be mice from Kensington and Logitech, neither of which I could find in any catalog on the web. A few people mentioned a company called "BigTyme" or something similar. It appears to have had such a product but is not in business. Anyone know where to get some old units?
I wrote quite a few of the PC companies asking for Mac solutions, but none replied positively.
One of the more interesting things I found on the web was a guy talking about a unit he had purchased a while back (also refurbished) that input any ADB device and transmitted its inputs to the receiver at the mac. That would be very cool. If someone has the knowledge to tell me how to build an ADB send/receive system, I could try to build them to order.
Here are most of the responses (the one-dash lines are my comments):
- --- I have a Logitech 3 button RF mouse which has a receiver which plugs into the ADB port. I believe they still make it. Works beautifully.
- - I can't find this anywhere on Logitech's site or in stores. GLK
- ---
The only place I have found any cordless devices for the Mac were on a site called "OnSale.com", it is a online auction house. I purchased (placed a bid and won) ,a LogiTech Cordless Mouse, although it was factory refurbished. I have had it about one month with no problems (it does come with a 6 month warranty). Unfortunatly this is the only cordless device I have seen lately.
- - I went there and couldn't find any. If anyone sees them on the www, let me know.
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The problem with IR port devices is the require a CLEAR line of sight and only have a capture angle of about 30 and a range about 2 feet
Logitech cordless mice are currently available at Comp USA and most mail order outlets (actually apparently Lochitech ONLY makes the Cordless version of the mouseman anymore) and is an RF device needing no line of sight to the reciever
- - If that were true, how come I can switch channels on the Mac from across the room? Couldn't find any at Tampa CompUSA.
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You ask in USA for products which are manufactured in Switzerland! As John said: Logitech produces various wireless mouses, trackballs and others. They are customers of us and I know, that they produce wireless keyboards as well. There are, of course other manufacturers which produce the IR-ports for AppleTalk connections as well as wireless modems.
- - Noticed my e-mail address (I actually have a foot in both countries), but I couldn't find anyone that produces anything for the Mac IR ports (except, of course, IR networking stuff).
- ---
I saw your item on the Evangelist. MacWindows has a list of devices that let you use PC input devices (including wireless keyboards) on the Mac. The URL is <http://www.macwindows.com/keyboard.html>.
There is another solution: You can connect all kinds of PC keyboards with the E.Key adapter by Fesh!. Take a look at our website: www.fesh.com
- - This is true. I didn't want a mutated Windoze solution though :)
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I believe that Kensington makes several IR devices.
- - Couldn't find any on their site.
- ---
We just bought several Logitech Mouseman cordless mice. The Mac version isn't mentioned on their web site, but it's definitely available. It's a nice unit, although Logitech doesn't seem to exhibit much Mac-commitment.
Logitec still makes a wireless mouse; we have some at CompUSA Nashville (or did earlier this week).
I just wanted to let you know that I have seen wireless kenningston mice for the mac at the computer store here at my university, McGill, here in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Let me know what else you find.
- - Where can these be mail-ordered?
- ---
www.wireless-computing.com
They make a wireless keyboard which sells for $399, if you read the fine print it says its will work with a Macintosh, but you have to buy the adapter, which is $199 extra.
- - Yes, I had read that prior and had hoped something had changed.
- ---
Thanks for all your input. I wish there were some answer out there.
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Date: Tue, 31 Mar 1998 12:30:50 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - eVO Joins Amazon.com
This announcement is from:
Dave Prochnow <MrDave@p-pub.com>
What could be better than reading reviews of the best Mac-related design books and software? How about actually buying your own personal copy from the world's largest bookstore? Now, in association with Amazon.com, eVO is pleased to announce that selected books can be purchased directly from Amazon.com at a significant discount over conventional bookstore prices.
Also, in order to help you make the right book purchase, eVO now supplements each of its award- winning reviews with a new "FlipBook" movie. These QuickTime movies are roughly equivalent to standing in a bookstore and flipping through the book's pages. Then, after making your choice, just click on the special link that is associated with each book review and you're instantly transported to Amazon.com for completing your purchase decision.
For example, in our March issue we reviewed:
everything reverberates Visual Function Photoshop Magic <Creative HTML Design> Visual Cafe for Java 2.0 for Macintosh AppleShare IP 5.0.2 Myrmidon 2.0
Plus, we still provide you with all of the news from the design world.
You can read our March issue of eVO <@:>
<http://www.p-pub.com/issues/evo.htm>
And I would like to extend a special thanks to those EvangeListas who have made eVO one of the most frequently read online Mac design magazines in the world.
Dave Prochnow Editor in Chief eVO
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