NeXT Nugget News Digest (vol. 3, issue 3, June 5, 1992) Hello, This is vol. 3, issue 3 of the 1992 NeXT NUGGET NEWS DIGEST - a collection of items of interest for the NeXT User Group members. There are more than 330 NeXT User Groups in 34 countries around the world. If you wish to start a new NeXT user group locally or if you have a NeXT User Group but have not registered it, please send email to user_groups@next.com. Conrad Geiger International NeXT User Groups ________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents I. Extension for submissions: NeXTSTEP Object Catalog II. NeXT wins Byte Magazine's 1992 Readers' Choice Award III. Database Developer - NeXTSTEP, Naperville/Chicago, IL IV. TRIDENT DATA SYSTEMS position V. Marine Terminals Corporation position ________________________________________________________________________ I. Extension for submissions: NeXTSTEP Object Catalog - June 9, 1992 Due to popular demand, we are extending the deadline for submissions to the NeXTSTEP Object Catalog until midnight Tuesday, June 9, 1992. Dear NeXTSTEP Object Designers: In July of this year, NeXT will publish the first-ever "object" guide. The guide will promote all the fantastic NeXTSTEP objects currently available, both commercially and through the public domain. At the same time, it will help educate customers and the entire industry about the benefits of NeXTSTEP objects and object-oriented technology. NeXT is clearly the object-oriented leader: NeXTSTEP is the only object-oriented system software shipping today. To get the word out, we'd like to release an outstanding guide filled with descriptions of the objects written by developers and users alike. That's where we'd like your help. You can leave an indelible mark on the NeXTSTEP object community by submitting descriptions of your objects for listing in our guide. It's simple. Just complete the attached form and return it to slove@next.com by Tuesday, June 9, 1992. Your submission(s) will then appear in it, which will reach thousands of current and prospective NeXTSTEP users and developers throughout the world. So get your listings to us today, and help spread the word about NeXTSTEP objects. If you are not currently developing NeXTSTEP objects but know people who are, please forward this message on to them. Please use the template provided below for your submissions. Objects are being solicited in the following categories (feel free to suggest categories we may have missed): UI Objects Information Display Objects Foundation Category Methods Analytical Tools (includes objects to be used with Mathematica) Networking & Telecommunications Objects Device Driver & Communications Objects Multimedia Objects Document & Publishing Objects Database Objects Financial Objects Tools & Utilities -- General Business Graphics Digitized Sound Graphics 3D & Rendering Tools Voice & Speech Objects Telephony & ISDN Objects Text & Language Tools Scripting & Macro Objects Indexing & Retrieval Objects Workflow Objects Thanks from everyone at NeXT! ____________________________________________ TEMPLATE FOR CATALOG SUBMISSIONS Object Category: Name of Object: Product description here (up to 100 words): Company Name or University Street Address City, State, Zip code, Country Phone: E-Mail address: Pricing Information (including educational discount, if applicable): Source code available: Support available: On-line Help (if a UI object): Documentation Availability: Localization Support: Availability: _____________________________________________________________________ II. NeXT wins Byte Magazine's 1992 Readers' Choice Award NeXT has won Byte Magazine's 1992 Readers' Choice Award for workstations! See the June 1992 issue of Byte, p. 121 for info on the latest award won by either NeXT or NeXTSTEP! _____________________________________________________________________ III. Database Developer - NeXTSTEP, Naperville/Chicago, IL FRESH GRADS STOP!!! Before you send your resumes, please read the following. The position requires an individual with strong database experience (preferably) SYBASE, excellent interpersonal skills (lots of end user contact), and in-depth industry knowledge (open systems, workstations, etc.). The individual that we hire will probably have 5-8 yrs. of post-graduation UNIX* experience coupled with 1 or more years of post-graduation SYBASE experience. INTERACTIVE Systems Corporation, a KODAK company, provides software, consulting, and development services to both OEM's and end users. The Open Systems Services division serves end user businesses with a broad range of consulting and software development services including needs analysis, integration or conversion of proprietary applications, and custom software design and implementation. INTERACTIVE Systems Corporation 1901 North Naper Boulevard Naperville, Illinois 60563 Attn: B.Shaver, Mgr.of Recruitment Fax: (708)505-9133 email: bss@i88.isc.com _____________________________________________________________________ IV. TRIDENT DATA SYSTEMS position TRIDENT DATA SYSTEMS is a dynamic, fast growing firm within the management information system and technical security industries. We currently have the following outstanding opportunities in the Los Angeles, CA area. Senior Systems Analyst for NeXT: Requires a minimum 3 years experience programming in the NeXT environment. Will be a leading source for NeXT developer design questions and design/development knowledge. Candidate must be well-versed in Objective C, object-oriented analysis and design, Interface Builder, and NeXT AppKit programming. Experience with end-user application requirements analysis, relational databases, UNIX, Mach, and networking a plus. Trident Data Systems offers competitive salaries, company paid benefits, and the opportunity for professional growth. Interested and qualified applicants please send your resumes to: Trident Data Systems, 5933 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Attn: June Johnson, Corporate Recruiting. Electronic inquiries and resumes to barba@tds.com EOE A thorough background investigation and U. S. citizenship may be required. _____________________________________________________________________ V. Marine Terminals Corporation position Exciting NeXTSTEP Development Opportunity in California! Marine Terminals Corporation, a major west coast stevedoring company with offices in SF and Oakland, is currently developing a NeXTSTEP-based graphical planning system. This highly-interactive, application will be used on a WAN connecting 3 sites around California. MTC is looking for a creative, self-motivated developer with demonstrable Objective-C and NeXTstep experience to lead the development effort for this innovative product. Please contact: Steve Longbotham Marine Terminals Corporation 600 Harrison Street Suite 200 San Francisco CA, 94107 (415) 267-1138 ____________________________________________________________________ end