It finally happened! IBM has licensed the Mac OS! June's MacSense reveals the details of the monumental deal. Also in this issue: Apple's latest introductions, including "speed bumped" Power Macs and new upgrades. Not to be outdone, both Power Computing and DayStar have debuted new Mac clones—with Power's new PowerTower clocking in at 180MHz!
MacSense is a little on the heavy side this month! In addition to our regular content, we've include two new QuickCharts to give you a side-by-side comparison of Apple's latest products. Also in June's issue: Did you know that your PowerBook 5300 can talk AND hear? See AppleBits for the nitty gritty. In Brave New World, John N. talks offers a few choice words about commercial software. Meanwhile, over in Cerebreality, Greg Kramer ponders how very virtual virtual reality actually is. The Game Warden has stopped whining long enough to write up a column entitled "Happy Happy Fun Day," and, finally, Jim Hines weighs in this month with an article exploring the mystique of Apple's "1984" television commercial.
All MacSense readers who use Netscape will be pleased to see our new "Launch URL" feature. In AppleBits, QuickBits and NetBits, you'll now find a URL-launching button adjacent to stories which include URLs. To use, simply make sure your Netscape application is open and connected to the Internet. Then, from within MacSense, click on the desired URL button.
MacSense: The Macintosh® E-Zine is a FREE monthly electronic magazine which focuses on the mainstream Macintosh computer market. Each issue of MacSense details the most significant news stories in the world of Macintosh computing and explores how these new developments will affect every-day Mac users. Packed with vibrant color graphics and in depth product reviews, it is the founding goal of MacSense to shed light on a rapidly evolving industry. Moreover, because MacSense is created and distributed electronically, it is the most environmentally friendly method of publishing. We hope you enjoy this issue!
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NEWS: New Apple introductions: 7200/120, 7600/120, 9500/150, upgrades, PC Compatibility Cards and more! Also: Apple licenses Mac OS to IBM!
APPLEBITS: Copland delayed, PowerBooks that hear and speak, QuickTime 2.5 and more!
QUICKBITS: More Power from Power Computing an Daystar, Color QuickCam, Suitcase 3.0 issues and more!
NETBITS: New Navigator Atlas beta, QuickTime plugs into the net, PageMill 2.0 and more!
EDITORIAL: Alex Narvey takes a look back at two solitudes with two philosophies, and how lack of success brought them together.
BRAVE NEW WORLD: Just when is a good deal on software a good deal? John Nemerovski explains.
NEW POWER MACINTOSH QUICKCHARTS: How Apple's new systems and upgrades compare.
CEREBREALITY: Virtuality: How very virtual is virtual reality?
ABOUT THIS MACINTOSH: Using a CD600e with a PC, PDS limitations and
TECH SUPPORT TALES: "Customer cut-ups," "Super Modem," and "Attention, please!"
SOFTWARE REVIEWS: Infini-D 3.1, Digital Storefront and CPU Doubler
GAME REVIEWS: Day of the Tentacle, Barrack
THE GAME WARDEN: Happy Happy Fun Day
BLUE SUNSHINE: 1984
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