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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:10:44 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Global Dealer Subscription Software Subscription
This announcement is from:
Greg Giese, <GGIESE@M9.SPRYNET.COM>
This allows anyone to become a dealer for our software and for an annual subscription price, access unlimited quantities of CD-ROMs priced to the dealer at $2.00 each. Custom printing with your company name, logo or message is available for an additional charge.
For a subscription price as low as $1,600 per year, you can purchase and distribute our CD-ROMs for $2.00 each. The annual subscription rate will vary for larger volume dealers.
The first CD-ROM we are offering in this innovative new program is our AVIATION CD-ROM. This program is perfect for Pilot Shops, FBOs, Pilot Organizations or Flight Schools who want to have access to FAA information at a reasonable price. You can also use this dealer program for fundraising, customer incentives, or employee bonus.
For example, if your pilot organization had 1,000 members the annual subscription price would be $1,600 and 1,000 x $2.00/CD would equate to a total price of $3,600 -or- $3.60 per CD-ROM. A great way to distribute information at a very low price. Imagine offering your organization a full-featured CD-ROM for as low as $3.60 ! Of course if you are a dealer you can offer the software at a price level which is consistent to generating income.
And our CD-ROMs are updated every six months !
We are introducing this innovative software distribution method to generate cash flow to improve our products and start a host of new CD-ROM projects. Support is not included in this dealer program.
Other CD-ROMs which are available are the Maritime CD-ROM, Student Office CD-ROM, and All-Program CD-ROM.
Please feel free to call or email for a quote on your organization or for additional information.
Contact: Greg / Global Energy Global Energy P.O. Box 5617 Madison, WI 53705
TEL: 608-238-6001 FAX: 608-238-6081
email: <ggiese@m9.sprynet.com>
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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:10:54 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - Timbuktu Pro
This special offer is from:
Jeff Porter, <jeffp@netopia.com>
Timbuktu Pro Special Offer
Our MacWorld promotion was such a success we decided to extend our offer of Timbuktu Pro for the lowest price ever. For just $69.95 (download version) or $89.95 (boxed version--available only for delivery in the United States), you can purchase your own Twin-Pak (two-license version) of Timbuktu Pro 4.0 for Macintosh. We are even making our Cross-Platform Twin-Pak available for $69.95. It's ideal for any Macintosh in a Windows world.
Find out why so many Evanglistas count on Timbuktu Pro every day to stay productive and on top of their activities.
To take advantage of this special Timbuktu Pro offer, or to find out more about the benefits of becoming a Timbuktu Pro owner, simply point your browser to:
<http://www.netopia.com/offers/mac_special.html>
Or, you can order by telephone and call (800) 463-1956 to speak with one of our Timbuktu Pro experts between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:30 PM PST.
Regards,
Jeff Porter Director, Timbuktu Pro Product Marketing
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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:11:01 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Startup Looking for Java/QuickTime Programmer (Toronto, Canada)
This job announcement is from:
Eric Smith, <eric@tarkvara.org>
Exciting new university-spinoff company looking for an enthusiastic full-time Java programmer to join the development team for a cutting-edge educational multimedia project.
In-depth knowledge of Java AWT, JDK 1.1, and cross-platform Java issues is essential. Experience programming with QuickTime or Biscotti would be very useful. Familiarity with C++ and with the Metrowerks Codewarrior environment helpful. Good communication skills essential; creativity, artistic talent, and film-making experience would be definite assets.
Compensation will be based on level of experience. Primary job location will be in downtown Toronto.
Please send ASCII-only resumes to <eric@tarkvara.org>.
Eric Smith Tarkvara Design
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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:11:03 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - RhapNet Makes it Through The First Month
This tidbit is from:
Eppel, <eppelab@interlynx.net>
RhapNet <http://www.macnn.com/RhapNet/> has completed its first month online and we would like to thank you for helping make it such a great success! Our staff has worked very hard bringing you great news and articles and now that we are into our second month, it will just keep getting better!
We will kick off this Monday (March 9/98) with some new articles from the great Don Crabb and the one and only, Digital Guy!
Plus we have some great new product previews; TIFFany PR-5 preview, and RhapsoDoom - that's right, the Rhapsody port of Doom! Plus some new surprises....
Check it out: RhapNet <http://www.macnn.com/RhapNet/>!>
Noam Eppel <noam@homemail.com>
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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:10:51 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - MacHack CD/FTP Released
MacHack, The Annual Conference for Leading Edge Developers with support from Apple Computer Inc. and MacTech Magazine, today announced that the MacHack 1997 CD is now available. In addition, these hacks are now available FREE via ftp.
Included on the CD are over 50 of the hacks and source submitted for the 1997 Hack contest, including source for the winning hack "BillBoot" which relaces the standard Macintosh boot sequence with a Win95-looking sequence. Other hacks on the CD include KittenOnTheKeyboard, which can lock a keyboard to prevent unwanted keystrokes, VerticalHold, which reproduced a hack effect described by Steve Wozniak during his keynote at the conference, and WebAdder, which adds banner adds to web pages which would otherwise lack them.
Also included on the CD are many of the presentation slides from sessions in 1997 and a list of attendees to the conference. In addition, the CD includes hacks & source from MacHack 1996 and 1995 and many of the presentations from those years.
The CD has now been sent to all 1997 conference attendees and should be received by March 15, 1998. The hacks from the CD are also available on the MacHack and MacTech ftp sites at:
The CD can be ordered for $25 via the web at <http://www.celestin.com/machack/>.
MacHack 1998 will be June 17-21, 1998 in Dearborn, Michigan. Those interested in submitting papers for MacHack, or speaking at the conference should visit the MacHack web site at <http://www.machack.com/>.
For more information or to register for the conference, contact:
Expotech, Inc. 1264 Bedford Rd. Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-1116 Phone: (313) 882-1824 E-mail: <expotech@aol.com> Web: <http://www.machack.com/> __________ This msg originated from the MacDev-1 listserv and was selectively redistributed on your favorite list -- EvangeList. To subscribe to MacDev-1, check out <http://www.mactech.com> or send an email to<MacDev-1@listmail.xplain.com>
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Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:11:12 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Special Seybold MacDirectory
This announcement is from:
Markin Abras, <Markin@MacDirectory.com>
MacDirectory announced today a special distribution of MacDirectory during Seybold Seminars in New York, March 17-19th, 1998. Seybold Seminars New York/Publishing 98 is the publishing capital's premiere international publishing event.
MacDirectory will distribute its popular print directories within Apple Computer's booth during Seybold Seminars reaching thousands of new potential subscribers. MacDirectory's distribution center will consist of an area within Apple's main booth (#721) located in Javits Convention Center. A dedicated staff will be on hand to accommodate the high demand for MacDirectory print publications.
For each new subscriber obtained MacDirectory retains a qualification form containing demographic and purchasing data. MacDirectory is a controlled circulation whose subscribers are directly responsible for purchasing Macintosh related products and services. A record number of new subscribers is expected to be obtained during the 3 day event.
About MacDirectory <http://www.macdirectory.com> MacDirectory is the buyers and resource guide for Macintosh professionals providing accurate and practical information on all aspects of the Macintosh industry. MacDirectory comes in both web and print editions. Headquartered in New York, NY, MacDirectory is committed to providing high-quality content to Macintosh users worldwide.
For more information: MacDirectory PR Manager Jeff Freimauer <mailto:jeff@macdirectory.com>
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Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 02:11:08 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - SiteLink Releases Shareware Collection CD Volume 3
This special offer is from:
John Brochu, <sitelink@sitelink.net>
- --- SPECIAL FREEBIE FOR EVANGELISTAS! Be one of the first 50 to order our Shareware Collection CD, mention the Evangelist, and receive a free SiteLink Pen! An image of our official pen is now online at <http://www.sitelink.net/SiteLinkPen.gif>. - ---
SiteLink announces the availability of the third quarterly release of our popular Shareware Collection CDROM. The latest edition offers over 500MB of shareware, freeware, demos, and resources from over 100 prominent Mac developers and web sites, including the complete collections of over 80 of the best Mac shareware authors, not just selected titles. All products are conveniently arranged by author, title, and category. For a complete listing visit <http://www.sitelink.net/cdInfo.shtml>.
Also featured are the comprehensive collections of icons, sounds, and desktop patterns and pictures from sites such as Clixsounds, the Iconfactory, IconsPLUS, and many others - all together over 100MB of sounds and graphics!
The SiteLink Shareware Collection #3 is available now for immediate delivery for only $9.95 + shipping (after your first purchase, upgrades to later editions are always only $4.95). Secure online ordering is available.
- --- USER GROUP OFFICIALS: We are now offering special bulk discounts directly to user groups for distribution to your members. If you are interested in purchasing our Shareware CD for your members, please contact John Brochu at <john@sitelink.net>. - ---
SiteLink - Best o' the Web <http://www.sitelink.net/> SiteLink CD Product Information <http://www.sitelink.net/cdInfo.shtml> Secure Order Form <http://www.sitelink.net/OrderForm.shtml>
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Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 02:11:22 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Two Good Experiences
Keyword: Advocacy, Macintosh in Action
This tidbit is from:
<Michael_Dabrosca@csaa>
Last week I had two experiences which made me feel real good about the current state of Macintosh retail sales.
First, while strolling through downtown San Francisco, I went into the Virgin Records megastore on Market Street. The top floor has laserdiscs, DVD and...computer software. What drew my attention to the software area was a rack of MacOS8 boxes! Yep! That's the first product you see when you venture into the software area. The boxes were separated in three different major categories: Macintosh, Hybrid and Windows. The Mac stuff was located, of course, in the frontmost aisles, and there was lots of it. Lots of hybrid titles right behind the Mac stuff. The windows software was sort of hidden (I think, cuz I really didn't bother looking for that stuff as it was somewhere against the back wall!).
Check out their website at:
<http://www.virginrecords.com/virgin.html>
and e-mail them with thanks! - ----- My second good experience was when checking out a Grand Opening of a new Computown in Novato, California, just north of San Francisco. I wanted to see how they were promoting the Apple merchandise. As I walked in, the first Big Thing I saw was a pile of Macintosh G3 boxes! And not far away were three or four G3s lines up and running a slick demo that the salesman said some reps from Apple had just dropped by to install (and this was a Sunday afternoon!!). The Macs were on a counter by themselves, unsullied by Wintel units. And, they were in front of the Wintels as you walk in from the front of the store.
A note about the demo. There seemed to be no access to the Finder for things to get screwed up. The demo lets you click on demos, and after a short period of inactivity, it kicks into a wild and attractive display of info about Apple and Macintosh. (Applause)
Here's the good part: The salesman was very enthusiastic about my interest in a new G3. He said he recently bought one for his wife for home use (sigh) and was so blown away by the performance that he now considers himself a "convert" to the Mac platform! He claimed that the G3 is "four times faster than any Pentium" he has ever seen. Of course, these were his observations, but wowee!! this was a very impressive endorsement.
And the G3/233 tower that I've been lusting for? Now that I have finally gotten my hands on one to try out...uh-oh...I'm gonna have to get one of these right away! They are incredible...especially since the price has dropped to under $2000!
Michael Dabrosca Petaluma, California, USA
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Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 02:12:02 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ?? - SGML and Sgml Editor
This request is from:
David Russell, <David_R@mindspring.com>
I think I may have asked this question before but I wanted to give it another shot.
We use SoftQuad's Author/Editor for the (non-power) Macintosh for the bulk of our work. To say it's slow is an understatement. The only time an employee doesn't actually have to wait for the computer is when it's running on a G3/266. Unfortunately, almost everyone is using a 6100/66.
SoftQuad has shown no interest in releasing an update in a timely manner. Current versions exist for the PC but that's not an option (I'd rather buy 10 G3's than buy 10 copies of VPC and 64MB RAM/CPU.
While a 'real' SGML editor would be nice, it's not mandatory. The reason we use A/E is to have the capabilities associated with the 'rules' and 'styles' files and the ability to protect the tags as well as specify the style within the tags. Nisus works great but it's clumsy. Using FileMaker Pro is great in concept but in practice is too rigid. FrameMaker might work but I can almost buy a G3 for the same price.
I've worked with PageSpinner and PageMill and don't recall them having enough flexibility and power for us. I think they are the closest however, to the ideal, sort of a BBEdit+SGML, the only additional requirement being the ability to key in non-Latin languages.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Secondly, why is there such a shortage of SGML software for the Mac? HTML is a subset of SGML, and ironically, a huge % of HTML is created on Macs? Any thoughts?
John, this is a weird convergence again...I JUST got my April 98 BYTE, and one of the cover stories is titled "Benchmarks: What they don't tell you"
there's a telling quote (p82):
"The BYTEMark benchmark suite was developed by the BYTE lab in 1995. Although BYTEmark is considered a synthetic benchmark in the sense that it's not composed of real-world applications (such as those contained in Bapco's SYSmark), it's based on algorithms widely found in popular engineering, multimedia and business applications. All 10 programs in the BYTEmark suite report their results in terms of iterations per second, but their problem-solving nature sets them apart from the typical repetitive loops in smaller benchmarking programs. Instead of repeatedly performing simple calculations, the BYTEmark programs use sample data to generate results that closely approximate the performance of real applications."
Byte also commented in a review of PowerPC systems in August 97 (a prototype PowerComputing PPC750 system) that it turned in the fasted benchmarks they'd ever seen in a desktop computer...
But why not test 'em yourself??? the BYTEmarks are available for download at <http://www.byte.com>
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Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 02:11:35 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Entry Level Web Developer (Minneapolis, MN)
This job announcement is from:
interactive, <interactive@rccmpls.com>
RCC is looking for an entry level Web developer. Requires 2-5 years experience producing graphics/layouts with Photoshop/DeBabelizer (etc.), familiarity with HTML; animation, digital video/audio, Director a plus. The right person will have technical savvy, a sense of humor, and a can-do attitude. Challenging position with great growth potential, competitive pay and benefits. Email resume, salary range and favorite Star Trek episode (any series) to <interactive@rccmpls.com>.
During a keynote address here today, Apple Computer, Inc. announced its most powerful computer ever, a 300Mhz Power Macintosh G3 with a 1MB L2 memory cache. This latest Power Macintosh and new build-to-order options, such as Firewire, Ultra Wide SCSI RAID drives and DVD-ROM, can be combined to create the ultimate solution for multimedia authors, digital video editors and pre-press professionals.
Apple also demonstrated--for the first time in public--a Power Macintosh G3 running at 400Mhz, underlining the growing performance gap between Macintosh and Wintel systems.
New build-to-order options including a DVD-ROM drive and RAID hard drives with up to 4GB of storage capacity and Conley SoftRAID software are available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com). Apple's Firewire card for high speed digital video capture is expected to be available in late April. Current build-to-order options such as 10/100 Fast Ethernet card, graphics acceleration card and additional memory are also available for the 300Mhz Power Macintosh G3.
The 300Mhz Power Macintosh G3 is immediately available build-to-order via the Apple Store (www.apple.com) starting at $2499. Two retail configurations can be ordered through Apple authorized resellers and the Apple Store.
- - Minitower enclosure, 1MB of Level 2 backside cache, 24x CD-ROM drive, 64MB SDRAM, 6MB SGRAM for on board graphics, 4GB Ultra Wide SCSI drive, for an estimated retail price of U.S. $3,359.
- - Minitower enclosure, 1MB of Level 2 backside cache, 24x CD-ROM drive, 128MB SDRAM, 6MB SGRAM for on board graphics, a 128-bit high-resolution graphics accelerator card with 8MB VRAM for dual monitor support, a pair of 4GB Ultra Wide SCSI drives with RAID software, and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet card, for an estimated retail price of U.S. $4,899.
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