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December 3, 1999, No. 183

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[1] ADC Premier Member Direct Mail Program
Wouldn't you love to get your marketing messages in front of an active, qualified audience? If you're an ADC Premier member, you can use Apple's lists of Power Macintosh G3/G4, iMac, PowerBook G3, and iBook purchasers for your own direct mail campaign. The cost is very reasonable, and you can be sure that those who receive your mailing are interested in products for their Macintosh computers.

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[2] Apple Enhances Power Mac G4 Line
Apple has enhanced its entire Power Mac G4 line to include the new Rage 128 Pro graphics card, featuring up to a 40 percent increase in 3D graphics performance and a digital video interface that supports Apple's new digitally-driven LCD displays. In addition, the 350 MHz configuration has been upgraded to the same architecture used in the 400 MHz and 450 MHz configurations, and now comes with a DVD-ROM drive, AGP graphics, and support for Apple's AirPort wireless networking (optional US$ 99 card required). The three new Power Mac G4 configurations are available immediately at the same prices as their predecessors.

[3] iBook is Number One Selling Consumer Portable in U.S.
The blueberry iBook was the top selling portable computer in the U.S. retail market in October, according to PC Data. Based on this report, combined sales of iBook and PowerBook gave Apple an 11 percent share of the U.S. retail portable market in October.

[4] Apple Products Rack Up Magazine Awards
This month Apple products have garnered a number of "product of the year" awards from magazines around the world. Awards include:

The iBook and Power Mac G4 were both prize winners in Popular Science's "1999 Best of What's New" awards.

BusinessWeek Online awarded a "Decade of Design Gold Medal" to the iMac.

The iBook was awarded "Design of the Year" by Tomorrow magazine, Germany's leading monthly Internet Magazine.

The renown French IT newspaper, "01 informatique," conducted a national survey among IT directors. These directors ranked Apple as the best company for desktop, laptop, and server systems, as well as reliability and ease of use. Apple beat out such companies as IBM, Dell, and Hewlett Packard in these categories.

PC Magazine honored Apple with several Tech Innovation Awards:

• Best Desktop System: PowerMac G3, and G4, 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, out of three awards total
• Excellence in Usability: PowerMac G3, 2nd place out of four awards total.
• Best Internet Product: QuickTime 4, 5th place out of five awards total.
• Best Graphics Hardware: PowerMac G4, 2nd place out of three awards.
• Best System Design (Processor): Motorola G4, 3rd out of three awards.

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[5] Mark Your Calendars for WWDC 2000
The 2000 Worldwide Developers Conference will be held May 15-18 in San Jose, California. Keep an eye on the Apple Developer Connection web site for upcoming details.

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[6] Hardware Developer Documentation
This site provides access to all of Apple's current developer documentation in HTML and PDF formats, with easy access to relevant Technical Notes and Technical Q&As.

NEW
TN1189 - The Monster Disk Driver Technote
TN1190 - Power Manager 2.0
TN1191 - USB Software Update

[7] Third-Party Peripheral News: Sonnet G3 and G4 Processor Upgrades

Sonnet Technologies has dropped prices on G4 processor upgrades by as much as US$ 200 and on G3 processor upgrades by as much as US$ 100.

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[8] Internet & Server Tech Info Listings
Apple's Technical Information Library (TIL) is a central listing of product information, technical specifications, and troubleshooting tips for Apple products.

AppleShare IP Registry 6.3.1 Update: Description (#31139)
AppleShare Client 3.8.6: Read Me (#58523)
WebObjects: WebObjects and Windows 2000 (#70126)
WebObjects 4: Preventing Line Breaks In WOSendMail (#70130)
OPENSTEP: OPENSTEP and Windows 2000 (#70127)
OPENSTEP 4.2: Quantrix Problems on Patched OPENSTEP Systems (#70128)
NeXTSTEP 3.3: Quantrix Does Not Run On Patched NeXTSTEP Systems (#70129)
Apple Enterprise Software 1999-2000 Holiday Hours (#70131)

[9] Web Development Tool News: Injection Pro 2.3, Meta Tag Manager 2.0.1, VSE Be Found 1.5, Web Devil 4.8.1, WebsiteDietician Beta

Injection Pro 2.3 from Glucose Development Corp. uses natural language technology to automatically generate content-specific META tags and insert them into web pages. This version improves the effectiveness of Injection's content-based META tags, adds SGML Style files that allow webmasters to tweak how their site is injected, and incorporates Mac OS 9 compatibility fixes.

Meta Tag Manager 2.0.1 from YAV Interactive is the ultimate tool for fine-tuning and optimizing a document's meta tags. This process can enhance a page's search engine relevancy ranking and assure that queries find your page. Version 2.0 adds Mac OS 9 and QuickTime 4.0 support; and Version 2.0.1 includes bug fixes.

VSE Be Found 1.5 from Voget Selbach Enterprises (VSE) analyzes web pages and gives concrete tips on how to obtain a higher ranking on search engines. Then it automatically submits them to popular search engines, such as AltaVista, Excite, and Lycos. The new version fixes various bugs and supports 178 search engines from 16 different countries.

Web Devil 4.8.1 is a tool for easily downloading web pages and their associated images, textures, and links. Changes include added support for remembering window positions and sizes, and removal of some unnecessary URL decoding.

WebsiteDietician Beta cleans up HTML code, reduces the size of web pages, and increases the speed at which web pages are loaded. It features batch file processing of entire folders, automatic PICT-to-JPEG conversions, live previews of the quality loss caused by JPEG compression, and drag-and-drop capabilities. Blue Line Studios is looking beta testers.

[10] System Administration Tool News: Eudora Internet Mail Server 3.0b2, ListSTAR 2.0, WebSTAR Server Suite 4.1fc1

Eudora Internet Mail Server (EIMS) 3.0b2 from Qualcomm provides large networks of computers with a place to collect and send e-mail. It supports multiple domain name e-mail addresses, as well as high-level features to expand your e-mail services. This version adds IMAP4rev1 support, AppleScript support for adding and removing domains and domain aliases, the EIMS Mail Utility, appearance manager support, and more.

ListSTAR 2.0 from StarNine Technologies is a powerful list server for hosting e-mail-based discussion lists and running auto-reply "mailbots." This version includes native support for PowerPC, the ability to use secondary IP addresses (allowing e-mail servers like WebSTAR Mail or EIMS to run on the same machine), integrated ListSTAR Template scripts for easy script creation, and better compatibility with newer, PowerPC-native versions of AppleScript.

WebSTAR Server Suite 4.1fc1 from StarNine Technologies is a set of easyÑto-use Internet servers for the Mac OS, providing support for Web, FTP, mail, and proxy services. This public beta version sports a dramatically faster Web server, adds a new SMTP/POP/IMAP e-mail server with LDAP and remote Web-based e-mail access capabilities, incorporates Lasso-based FileMaker Pro and ODBC database publishing capabilities, and adds integrated SSLv2 and SSLv3.

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[11] "Introduction to Mac and Java" Tutorial Updated
For those new to developing Java on the Mac, check out Apple's newly updated "Introduction to Mac and Java" tutorial. It includes links, resources, and suggestions for starting points, along with an online tutorial covering the basics of Java programming for the Macintosh.

[12] Java Developer Documentation
This site provides access to all of Apple's current Java documentation in HTML and PDF formats, with easy access to relevant Technical Notes and Technical Q&As.

NEW
Q&A JAVA19 - Checking for the Presence of a Native Library From Java
Q&A JAVA20 - Using System.currentTimeMillis( )

[13] Java Tool News: GL4Java 2.1.2.1

GL4Java 2.1.2.1 is an OpenGL binding for Java. It was originally written by JauSoft for UNIX and Windows, and this is a port of this library for the Mac OS. GL4Java is released under the GNU Library General Public License. Source code and sample programs are provided.

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[14] New Releases: Apple OpenGL 1.1.2, Carbon 1.0.2 SDK 1.0.2, AppleShare IP First Aid 6.3, AppleShare IP Registry 6.3.1, Apple USB DDK 1.4b2

Apple OpenGL 1.1.2 enables your computer to display three-dimensional graphics using applications designed to take advantage of OpenGL. This installer includes all of the libraries for accelerating rendering on systems with RAGE II, RAGE Pro, and RAGE 128 video. This version continues to work with the complete 1.0 SDK. Apple's OpenGL 1.1.2 ensures that the Mac OS is a great platform for 3D games.

The latest version of the Carbon 1.0.2 Software Development Kit (SDK) for Mac OS is now available to all ADC members. This SDK provides all the files needed to begin Carbon development. CarbonLib 1.0.2 supports Mac OS 8.1 and greater.

AppleShare IP First Aid 6.3 is a repair and backup utility for AppleShare data files. It checks the integrity of these files and attempts to repair files that may have become corrupted. It also simplifies the task of making backup copies of these files. Version 6.3 of this software is included with AppleShare IP 6.3 and can repair corrupted files on AppleShare IP 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2.

The AppleShare IP Registry 6.3.1 update fixes the problem of identifying which version of AppleShare IP is used on a given system. Version 6.3.1 now properly updates the Users & Groups Data File and launches the appropriate version when starting the Web & File Server. Note: Only users who have upgraded to AppleShare IP 6.3 from a previous version of AppleShare IP need this update.

Apple USB DDK 1.4b2 is a new beta version of Apple's Universal Serial Bus (USB) driver development kit. It includes extensions that may eliminate USB problems with the current drivers.

[15] Mac OS Developer Documentation
This site provides access to all of Apple's current developer documentation in HTML and PDF formats, with easy access to relevant Technical Notes and Technical Q&As.

NEW
TN1189 - The Monster Disk Driver Technote
TN1190 - Power Manager 2.0
TN1191 - USB Software Update
Q&A FL13 - PBLockRange With a Zero-Length Range
Q&A OV02 - Are There Any OSStatus Values I Can Use in My Programs?
Q&A TB65 - Progress Indicators and SetControl32BitValue

UPDATED
TN1187 - Digital CD Audio
TN1104 - Interrupt-Safe Routines

[16] Mac OS Tech Info Listings
Apple's Technical Information Library (TIL) is a central listing of product information, technical specifications, and troubleshooting tips for Apple products.

MAC OS
Mac OS 9: SoftRAID Compatibility (#25061)
Mac OS 9: Incorrect Version for CD Update 2.0 (#25057)
Mac OS 9: Microsoft Office 4.2.1 Compatibility Issues (#31133)
Mac OS 8.6: Crash With Password Security and Japanese Language Kit (#25058)
Apple System Profiler 2.1.2: Does Not Show FireWire (#25062)
Disk Copy 4.2: Read Me (#60673)

CPUs
Power Mac G4: Technical Feature Comparison Between Models (#58525)
iBook: No Networking Services When Booted From CD (#58524)
iMac (Slot Loading): Differences Between Models (#58473)
PowerBook G3 Series: Troubleshooting Battery Not Charging While in Use (#58497)

COMMUNICATIONS/NETWORKING
Apple Network Assistant 4: Important Information (#31131)

PERIPHERALS
USB Mouse: Intermittently Loses Tracking in One Axis (#25066)
Apple FireWire Kit: Computer Will Not Start Up If PCI Card Not Powered (#25063)
USB Adapter Card Support: Read Me (#31132)
AirPort Base Station: Installing in a Multiple User Environment (#58511)
AirPort Base Station: Internet Application Timeout Error Discussion (#58529)
AirPort Base Station: Configuring for Tone or Pulse Dialing (#58534)

MISCELLANEOUS
Microsoft Internet Explorer: Freeze at Launch (#25065)
AppleWorks: 'MacLink Import Translators' File Appears on Hard Drive (#25060)
AppleWorks 5: 'The file "QuickHelp" Couldn't be Found' Error (#25059)

[17] Game Development News: Meshwork 1.5.2

Meshwork 1.5.2 by Joe Strout is a modeling application for creating and editing 3D trimesh models. It's especially well suited for creating the efficient models needed for games or other realtime graphics applications. This version fixes several bugs.

[18] Mac OS Tool News: VOODOO Server 1.1.1

VOODOO Server 1.1.1 from Uni Software Plus is a version control system for software developers using Metrowerks CodeWarrior under the Mac OS. It provides reliable and robust version control without adding the administrative overhead that usually accompanies version control. Version 1.1.1 fixes some minor compatibility issues with Mac OS 9. In particular, connectivity over TCP/IP, one of the major new features of Mac OS 9, is now fully supported.

[19] Useful Utilities: Aladdin InstallerMaker 6.5, Startup Doubler 2.5.2

Aladdin InstallerMaker 6.5 includes all the tools you need to install, uninstall, resource-compress, and update software in one complete, easy-to-use package. New features include DemoMaker, which turns applications into "demo-ware" in minutes, an electronic registration card that can be customized to include marketing messaging, support for multiple Gestalt conditions, an auto-update installer archive feature, Mac OS 9 compatibility, new language modules, new lower pricing, and more.

Startup Doubler 2.5.2 by Marc Moini loads extensions, control panels, and startup items faster, in order to accelerate startups. This free update to registered users fixes a bug which caused versions 2.5 and 2.5.1 to sometimes crash at the end of startup. Minor improvements are also featured.

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[20] Localized Final Cut Pro Available in the U.K. Late December
Final Cut Pro, Apple's award-winning video editing, effects and compositing software, will ship in the U.K. in late December. The latest version, Final Cut Pro 1.2, has been optimized for the new Power Mac G4 to provide improved rendering and special effects, as well as support for Mac OS 9 and PAL, the dominant video and broadcast standard in Europe.

[21] Multimedia Tool News: VSE Animation Maker 3.2.1

VSE Animation Maker 3.2.1 from Voget Selbach Enterprises is a popular GIF animation tool that enables precise timing of any animation frame and direct support of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer color palettes. This update fixes some minor issues with Mac OS 9.

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