EvangeList Digest Friday, March 6 1998 Volume 01 : Number 1114
In this issue:
Job - Production Artist (New York, NY) ?? - Mac Maine Schools $$ - PosterMaker to the Evangelist March Offer PR - Spell Catcher for $14.95! Tidbit - Millenial Bug in Boston Tidbit - Intel Takes A Hit Digital Guy Gets Some Good News PR - Apple Network Assistant 3.5 PR - Apple Learning Interchange PR - LetterRip Pro Ships $$ - Kai's Power GOO and Kai's Photo Soap - FREE!
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 02:11:41 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Job - Production Artist (New York, NY)
This job announcement is from:
Camille Horan, <camille@wechsler.com>
I am looking for a full-time production artist to work in our offices in New York City. The ideal candidate will have full knowledge of Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator. Pre-press knowledge, color separations and troubleshooting document problems also necessary. HTML a big plus, but not necessary. We are an exciting, young company with great benefits, including Fridays off in the summer!! If interested, please email your resume to <camille@wechsler.com>.
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 02:11:11 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: ?? - Mac Maine Schools
This request is from:
Robert Godfrey, <quoddy@quoddyloop.com>
Angus King, Governor of Maine (and Mac user--he owns 5, himself), wants to double the current computer-to-student ratio in the state, meaning 30,000 computers are needed. He's proposing that businesses donate old computers, which will then be reconditioned, upgraded, and sent to the schools. Of course, that means mostly IBM-compatibles, since there aren't many used Macs that aren't in service.
He indicates that the cost of recycling 30,000 386's would be around $3-5 million, and that the cost of new Macs would be at least ten times that much. He's focusing on the initial cost issue.
He agrees that Macs are superior in nearly every way to Windows machines, and recognizes the desirability of retaining Macs in the schools that are already Mac based, so he's asked me for thoughts on how to incorporate Macs affordably.
Your constructive suggestions would be appreciated.
Please send your thoughts directly to me at:
<macmaineschools@quoddyloop.com>
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 02:11:45 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - PosterMaker to the Evangelist March Offer
This special offer is from:
Charlie Monroe, <csm@bellsouth.net>
Last month's poster offer was incredible! We had inquires from everyone, everywhere. We even made it off the rock with a request from the Klingon Imperial Embassy. The furthest terrestrial-based request came from Guam (I was hoping to go around the world, or at least to Australia...maybe this month). Nothing from Lawrence Livermore Labs or NASA...I was bummed.
The boss was so impressed with the variety of responses that he wants to see more. We figured that most everyone could come up with one good idea, but probably didn't need two posters, so here's what we decided...
MARCH OFFER...One idea, One poster, Ten dollars.
This offer is currently evolving from a couple of the last few Evangelist postings. We will print and laminate all the poster submissions we get between now and March 14th (allowing some time for real business to get in the way) and attempt to get them displayed in one or more CompUSA "store within a stores" for the March 15 open house here in Atlanta. After the open house, they will be mailed (along with the bill) to the designer.
The theme is pro-Mac (obviously). Hint: "Slug Inside" theme is pro-Mac. PG material only as the Mac is a family affair, and CompUSA is not known for displaying controversial art.
1) Color poster size is 18x24" tall or wide. Image area is 17x23" 2) Must use widely used graphics packages. E-mail us if you're not sure about your package. 3) Any scans must be in TIFF format at final size and 60 (that's right SIXTY) pixels per inch. 4) Include all support files with your submission. 5) Binhex in one package and e-mail your submissions as soon as possible. 6) Include your name, address and daytime phone number for billing and questions with your submission. 7) Also include your category: Adult age 19+, Professional (you know who you are...no fudging), Young adult age 1-18. 8) Submit your entry <to<tadah@bellsouth.net>
The offer is good all month long, so don't worry if you don't make the deadline, and yes, Rachel in Utah, you can participate.
It would be totally cool if we could get someone to host a virtual art gallery of all the submissions (Apple...are you there?). The boss says if we can get a site with some sort of voting ability, we will award a FREE 30x40" to the overall winner, OR each category if we get enough submissions. Anybody (Apple) got any (Apple) ideas where (Apple) we can find a host (Apple) site?
Everybody get busy now. There are some of you with a head start. Thaddeus Templeton with his "snail inside" sticker is out there. I have no idea what the RC5 cracking team is up to or about, but maybe some of those keystrokes could be used to generate a poster.
Here's the legal part: The only thing we are promising here is a custom 18x24" color poster of your making for $20. Bill will be sent with the poster in the Mac tradition. The other ideas may or may not develop over the next week. We'll pay the postage for delivery within the USA. Georgia residents add 7% for state sales tax. Postage outside the USA will be added to the bill at cost.
E-mail us at <tadah@bellsouth.net> if you have any questions!
Charlie Monroe PosterMaker to the Evangelist
Kick Norrisi Butt!!!
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 02:11:48 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Spell Catcher for $14.95!
This announcement is from:
Gary Gonzalez, <ggonzalez@binarysoft.com>
Just a quick note about a special we're offering through March 31...
* SpellCatcher Just $14.95!
From the publishers of Conflict Catcher comes the hands-down best spell checker for Macintosh. It checks your spelling while you type, alerting you when a mistake is made and instantly offering spelling corrections. Spell Catcher works in every program, so it's perfect for email. Usually SpellCatcher costs $40-$50, but were lucky enough to arrange the astounding low price of just $14.95. Through March 31 only!
Links:
Mac Specials Page: <http://www.binarysoft.com/specials/specials_mac.html>
Binary Software Home: <http://www.binarysoft.com>
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 02:11:14 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Millenial Bug in Boston
This tidbit is from:
Matthew Boggie, <mboggie@bu.edu>
The Boston Globe (Friday, February 13th, 1998, p. B5) reported that the MBTA ('T') "faces a 'year-2000' problem."
(*the MBTA is our public transportation authority: they run the subways, buses, trolleys, and airport ferries.*)
It goes on to report that "the MBTA board directors approved a ... _five-year_ program to fix the problem."
Do they know that Macs are Y2K compliant? I'd sure like a way to get to work in 21 months, let me tell you.... __________________________ Digital Guy Sez:
Wait a second...a *FIVE* year program to solve the problem?!?!
Why do I have this sudden urge to walk up to them, knock on their heads, and yell "Hello! McFly!"?
I mean, this is a shining example of "too little too late" if I ever saw one. :/
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 15:57:39 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Tidbit - Intel Takes A Hit
This tidbit is from:
The Digital Guy <mailto:evangelist@apple.com>
Well, this is something to cheer those of us who believe in the PowerPC chip, and have suspected for some time that Intel was finally starting to lose it's edge, but it just never seemed to show in the public eye. News.com has a special section devoted to the sudden surge of Intel woes at:
Amongst the highlights are how the less than expected quarterly performance rocked tech stocks badly and a biting analysis of the new "Celeron" low-cost pentium (which is essentially a Pentium II without the on board cache). The fact that the new "low-cost" chip was more expensive and slower than a 200 Mhz Pentium MMX is particularly notable.
There's an analysis about the root cause of the problem - that a lack of real innovation has made lower prices the only "feature" consumers are looking for, and how that's hurting anyone trying to beat each other in the sub $1000 PC market:
<http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,19748,00.html>
Here's a wonderful tidbit that I think could be key to Apples sustained return to profitability (if Chiat-Day keeps on their toes...and I think they will :) --
"A lack of innovation has become a problem as well, said Slater, who says PC makers are more than partially responsible for the decline. 'PC makers are scared to spend $5 on something that improves ease of use,' he said. To get the market moving again, these makers will have to start adopting innovations such as the "plug-and-play" USB bus or 3D graphics to interest consumers."
'Nuff said.
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 18:10:05 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: Digital Guy Gets Some Good News
This tidbit is from:
The Digital Guy <mailto:evangelist@apple.com>
Every day I get stories from EvangeListas from around the world about how they have made a difference, changing opinions and views about the Mac and the Mac OS. Some of the time they credit the list and its members as a major component of their success.
While I've also had similar successes, there was some news I received today that stuck in my mind as particularly sweet.
I got a phone call from a friend who works down in UCLA (let's call her Lil...though everyone knew her as Nancy. ;-). When I first got this job as the Digital Guy, she rolled her eyes (I could tell even though I was on the phone to her at the time) and made the usual disparaging remarks about Macs and their comparisons to "real computers". In fact, she really enjoyed getting my goat that way, making comments about her PC in a way she was certain would get me on my soapbox quickly and firmly. I have to admit, I'm pretty funny when I get pedantic. :-)
She liked doing the same thing to a person in her office who was already a long time EvangeLista (Hi, Jeff! :) who, upon hearing who I was friends with, compared me to a Pope for the Mac cause, or something equally extreme in hyperbole. In writing. I think I still have that note here somewhere. It gave me a much needed boost in confidence when I was mortally terrified of what I was getting myself into (don't worry, I got better :). She had let me know when she signed onto the list, but I figured that once she had satisfied her curiosity as to what it was that I actually DID, she would leave.
Oh yeah, the phone call. Well, she told me she had made a new computer purchase, and wanted my opinion. Turns out that she had stayed on the list, and that a recent demo down at UCLA had finally swayed her to buy a G3 233 (with the 56k communications bundle). The Apple rep apparently did a great job, and both she and Jeff were so impressed they each bought one.
Of course, Jeff deserves a LOT of credit as the EvangeLista on the scene, but somehow I feel I have a reason to chortle as well. The fact I have the ability to do so in such a public fashion has little to do with it. Really.
;-)
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 18:10:09 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Apple Network Assistant 3.5
This announcement is from:
Apple PR
Apple Computer, Inc. today announced a public beta version of Apple Network Assistant 3.5, available immediately for download from Apple's website (www.anat.apple.com). Designed for network administrators, Apple Network Assistant 3.5 is Mac OS server software that makes it easy to manage a group of networked Mac OS-based computers from a central location over TCP/IP and AppleTalk networks.
Apple Network Assistant 3.5 includes native support for TCP/IP, and improved support for screen-sharing over slower network connections. Its remote software distribution and deletion capabilities make it simple to keep all the Macintosh computers on a network up-to-date. Apple Network Assistant 3.5 also includes better security, enabling networks administrators to create multiple password levels as well as restricted passwords. Other features include the ability to set and change various Internet and TCP/IP settings as well as asset management features that allow the tracking of equipment, making it even easier to set up and manage a group of networked Mac OS-based computers.
Apple Network Assistant 3.5 is an enhancement to version 3.0, which is included in the Apple Network Administrator Toolkit 2.0. The Apple Network Administrator Toolkit allows network administrators to control and manage all Macintosh systems on a network from one central point. It includes powerful software to easily manage user access privileges, control network resources and system assets, manage users and groups, restore disk configurations, and help users with computer tasks by sharing their Macintosh desktop or viewing or controlling other desktops.
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 18:10:11 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - Apple Learning Interchange
This announcement is from:
Apple PR
Apple Computer, Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL)today announced the debut of the Apple Learning Interchange (www.apple.com), a website for educators providing materials and tools such as teacher-tested lessons, photos, maps and videos to encourage and support collaboration among educators. The site features daily news on education and related topics and also provides chat rooms that enable teachers to interact and share information with colleagues. "The Learning Interchange is yet another example of how Apple is providing teachers with innovative resources to support them in the classroom," said Mike Lorion, vice president of Education Sales for Apple Computer, Inc. "We know that teachers hold a wealth of information and tools--the Learning Interchange enables them to share that wealth with others."
Also announced today, Apple released six new titles in the Apple Education Series, a suite of software and curriculum products and programs for K-12 and general education. Each collection is designed for a specific age group and subject and includes over 10 educator evaluated software titles along with curriculum support. The latest titles feature desktop tools, Internet curriculum, and Middle School fundamentals such as math, science, language arts and social studies. The newest collection titles are: Student Desktop Tools Middle School Connections: Math and Science Middle School Connections: Language Arts and Social Studies Internet Curriculum Connections Elementary Creativity and Reference Advanced Reference Tools
For more information on the pricing and availability of these collection titles, check the Education Price List at www.apple.com or, call 1-800-800-APPL.
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Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 19:10:18 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: PR - LetterRip Pro Ships
This announcement is from:
Will Mayall, <mayall@fogcity.com>
LetterRip Pro is now shipping.
LetterRip Pro adds over 50 new features including:
- - A single POP mailbox can optionally be used for incoming mail - - Separate list administrators - - Message subjects can be prefixed (for example, [ANN], [Humor], etc.) - - One or more moderators can receive and post mail to moderated lists - - Domains in email addresses are found using "fuzzy-matching" - - Duplicate email addresses are quickly removed - - Email addresses can be dragged and dropped - - Lists of email addresses can be sorted - - In addition to other formats, majordomo address lists can be imported - - Any message header can be added or modified - - Enhanced control over which messages can be posted to a list - - Enhanced control over who can post to a list - - Daily statistics can be sent via email for each list - - Built-in support for PowerKey Pro to automatically restart servers - - Maximum connections are increased to 100 incoming and 500 outgoing - - Support for multiple IP addresses (Open Transport 1.3 support) - - Enhanced support for virtual domains
LetterRip Pro enhances LetterRip's well established ease-of-use by revamping the interface. Features are logically grouped and are easily accessed through graphical tabs.
LetterRip Pro improves upon LetterRip's superb performance by reducing disk access. A new internal structure for address lists enhances the access to addresses when searching and when messages are sent. Additionally, settings are now available to fine-tune performance for the most demanding situations.
* Pricing
Through March 1998, LetterRip Pro is available for an introductory price of $295 and upgrades are $95.
Owners who purchased LetterRip in 1998 can upgrade to LetterRip Pro for free. Owners with an active update agreement can also upgrade to LetterRip Pro for free.
After March 1998, LetterRip Pro will be $395 and upgrades will be $145.
All sales and upgrades are direct through secure forms at the Fog City Software web site.
<http://www.fogcity.com/letterrip.html>
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Date: Fri, 6 Mar 1998 04:10:30 -0000 From: EvangeList <evangelist@apple.com> Subject: $$ - Kai's Power GOO and Kai's Photo Soap - FREE!
This special offer is from:
Gary Gonzalez, <ggonzalez@binarysoft.com>
Just a quick note about a special we're offering through March 31...
* Kai's Power GOO and Kai's Photo Soap FREE! For a limited time Binary Software is offering Kai's Power GOO and Kai's Photo Soap -- absolutely free, just for trying either Square One or KeyQuencer. Usually, Power GOO and Photo Soap cost $50 each! But through March 31:
- ->Try Square One for $39.95 and take either GOO or Soap FREE!
- ->Try KeyQuencer for $49.95 and take either GOO or Soap FREE!
- ->Try both KeyQuencer and Square One and get both GOO and Soap FREE!
Links:
Mac Specials Page: <http://www.binarysoft.com/specials/specials_mac.html>
Binary Software Home: <http://www.binarysoft.com>
Thank you for your time!
Gary Gonzalez, Binary Software
<http://www.binarysoft.com>
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