Participation details and a variety of downloadable "Buy Mac OS 8 Now!" web buttons are available at the Lari Software web site:
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Langer has arranged to offer Apple developers a special deal for this book, which regularly sells for U.S.$ 17.95. The cost: just U.S.$ 11 plus shipping through August 30. To get this special pricing you MUST specify that you read about the offer in Apple Developer News, and you MUST order it from Giles Road Press before August 30. After August 30, the price goes up to the regular Giles Road Press price, U.S.$ 13 plus shipping. Shipping in the United States is $3 for the first book and $1 for each additional book shipped to the same address. Shipping overseas depends on the country; send e-mail to
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For more details on the promotion, visit these web sites:
For student information: http://www.campus.apple.com
For reseller information: http://www.reseller.apple.com
For the complete press release:
http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1997/q4/970717.pr.rel.promo.html
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AISS 3.0 is a "web server in a box"--an all-in-one solution for customers that consists of a Workgroup Server and a CD-ROM containing all of the software required to establish a presence on the web. Software included in the Apple Internet Server Solution CD includes:
For more details, see the press release:
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WebObjects, an award-winning open development platform for the web, provides an application server, pre-built application components, and rapid application assembly tools that let customers bring enterprise solutions on-line quickly. By providing an open middle-tier application server that provides flexible support for multiple standards, WebObjects delivers more interactivity to end users and more flexibility to developers.
According to Apple's senior product line manager for WebObjects, David Kay, the new use of Java and CORBA illustrates the flexibility of the WebObjects product, as Netscape Communicator and its IIOP plug-in from Visigenics Inc. were not part of the web landscape when WebObjects was designed. "The standards-based, open-systems approach taken by Apple and the former NeXT Software team in developing WebObjects enables customers to adopt new technology in 'Web Time'," said Kay. "This is just one of the ways that we are making it easier for developers to create dynamic web applications with WebObjects."
The complete press release is posted to this web site:
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With Mantle, the data and functionality of SAP R/3 systems can be integrated with the dynamic web capabilities of WebObjects for rapid development and deployment of robust, highly scalable, corporate intranet, and World Wide Web business applications. SAP is the leading global provider of client/server business application solutions. According to International Data Corporation, SAP is the number one vendor of standard business application software and the fourth largest independent software supplier in the world. R/3 is SAP's enterprise-wide application system implemented by large organizations seeking to integrate their business information.
Read the Apple press release for more information:
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Additional functionality in MRJ 1.5 includes the new MRJ Toolkit, which allows developers to add Mac OS-specific functionality to Java applications. MRJ Toolkit stubs are written in 100 percent Pure Java to allow applications taking advantage of the MRJ Toolkit to automatically run on non-Mac OS platforms without modification. By taking advantage of MRJ Toolkit, developers can easily extend their applications to provide excellent support for unique Mac OS advantages without sacrificing 100 percent Pure Java compatibility.
Mac OS Runtime for Java and the corresponding SDK are available for no charge when you download it from this web site:
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Joanne Taaffe of the IDG News Service, Paris Bureau, reported that Apple's third-quarter unit sales grew:
For more on this promising trend, see these two articles:
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"This is a welcome announcement," said Guerrino DeLuca, executive vice president of worldwide marketing for Apple. "Cakewalk's commitment offers testimony to the robust demand for quality music development tools for the Mac, and the viability of the Mac OS for professional and amateur musicians. We are proud to place Cakewalk on our roster of third-party solution suppliers, many of whom are long-time staunch supporters of the Mac platform."
For details on Cakewalk's Metro sequencer, go to:
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Leister felt that it could bring newer technologies to the genealogical software market faster by concentrating exclusively on Mac OS development. The company also said that the Macintosh portion of its business has been more fun and profitable.
You can read more about this transition at Leister's web site:
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The Apple-CompuCom effort will deliver Mac OS-based digital brand-building solutions to their clients through advertising agencies and marketing organizations. CompuCom's services will complement those of value-added resellers and consultants, providing implementation and support services following installation.
The Apple Masters of Media web site is located at this address:
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To read the complete Yahoo press release from Robert M. Cohen & Company, see this web site:
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The Vanhacking site generated 283,479 hits since its launch on June 1, 1997, and analysis of the site log shows that there have been approximately 127,456 serious attempts to break into the server.
"This proves that the Macintosh server is definitely one of the most secure servers on the planet," commented Frans Susilo, VirTech's Director of Operations.
To share the benefits and findings of the Vanhacking Challenge outcome, VirTech will place a summary of the server preparation, the system configuration, and the events logs from the contest at the Vanhacking site:
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Heidrick & Struggles will work closely with the search committee established by the board. Based upon the profile defined by this search committee, the firm will seek a world-class technology industry executive, both a strong leader and a hands-on manager, with a successful sales and marketing background, an established reputation and knowledge of the industry, and the ability to create, execute, and inspire.
The global search will be led by John T. Thompson, vice chairman of Heidrick & Struggles, which has successfully recruited executives such as Lou Gerstner at IBM, George Fisher at Eastman Kodak, Ray Lane at Oracle, and Mort Topfer at Dell. Though the board and the firm cannot commit to a specific time frame, such a search is typically expected to take approximately 90 days.
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In order to provide you with helpful information for coordinating your product development with the Rhapsody rollout, Apple is organizing a series of U.S.-based "Road to Rhapsody" seminars. The seminars will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at these locations and dates:
You can register by calling 1-800-753-9628 ext.200.
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Ten Power Macintosh computers and Power Computing compatibles running between 120 and 180 MHz with at least 32 MB each and one or two GB-plus hard drives constituted the Planetary Traveler "render farm," which Nickman, L'Ongnion and artist Rob Sonner set up in Glendale and Carpinteria, California. At 20 minutes of render time per frame, the project took a total of 50,000 hours to render. Production sponsors included Streamlogic and Truevision; Streamlogic provided disc arrays and Truevision provided the boards to output the project to video, where it was matched with Paul Haslinger's score.
The world premiere of Planetary Traveler took place at the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) gathering in Las Vegas this July. A home video distribution deal has been confirmed with WinStar Home Entertainment (a division of Fox Lorber); the company holds global broadcast, video, and DVD rights to the title. Slated for a September 26 release, the suggested retail price for the 40-minute film is around U.S.$ 20; Fox Lorber will release the title simultaneously on DVD.
For more details, read "From a Small Screen to the Small Screen" on the Wired Magazine site:
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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
Leverage Mac OS 8 Publicity for Incremental Sales
Show your support for the Mac OS platform by joining Lari Software's Mac OS 8 Web Campaign. For Mac OS developers, this campaign is a way to leverage Mac OS 8 publicity and generate incremental sales from upgrading customers. Here's how it works:
Increase Hardware Product Visibility Through MacDirectory
MacDirectory is currently posting information on Mac OS-related hardware products for no charge. In these listings, you can include a product summary, a feature list, technical specifications, and your company's web address (URL). Submit your product information at this site:
Free Publicity for MACWORLD Boston Events
Ilene Hoffman of Imh & Associates, a Boston-based Macintosh consulting company, has set up a web site to publicize party and press events occurring during MACWORLD Boston, which will be held from August 5 to 8. If you'd like to post information on events that your company is hosting, fill out the form at the web site shown below or send an e-mail to ileneh@mediaone.net. (Invitation-only events can be listed with locations or times omitted.)
To review the current list of events, see this web site:
PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Apple Introduces Mac OS 8
Though the official Apple Mac OS 8 press release was sent to you on Tuesday, we thought we'd let you know that the best place for Mac OS 8 product information, demos, and reviews is Apple's Mac OS 8 web site:
Another Mac OS 8 Review
Henry Bortman, MacUser's technical director, just wrote a very thorough Mac OS 8 review. In this article, Bortman wrote: "Mac OS 8 is what we've been waiting for. We were lukewarm about 7.6, but we have no doubt about the value of 8.0. Considering the upgrade's expected street price of $99 (with a $30 mail-in rebate for registered owners of Mac OS 7.6), our recommendation is simple: Do it."
Mac OS 8 QuickStart Guide
Maria Langer has just completed a new book, Mac OS 8: Visual QuickStart Guide, for Peachpit Press. This 300-page book contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions and tips for using Mac OS 8. It should be out in the beginning of August.
Apple's Summer Promotion for College Students
Apple just announced a back-to-school promotion for college students who purchase selected Apple products from campus resellers between July 12 and October 10. Purchasers who meet this promotion's conditions will receive coupons good for rebates of up to U.S.$ 300 (depending on the product). The top $300 rebate is offered on the Apple Power Macintosh 6500 computer. A U.S.$ 200 rebate is offered on Apple PowerBook 3400 and 1400 models and on any Power Macintosh 7300, 8600, or 9600 system. Apple Power Macintosh 4400 and 5400 computers feature a $100 rebate, while a $50 rebate is offered on Apple peripherals, including printers, scanners, and the Apple QuickTake 200 camera. The back-to-school promotion is part of Apple's ongoing "Got It Yet?" marketing campaign, which targets college students.
Apple Announces Apple Internet Server Solution 3.0
Apple just announced version 3.0 of its Apple Internet Server Solution (AISS) is available immediately with Apple's Workgroup Server 7350/180 and 9650/233. By including new "best of net" software, Apple has strengthened this popular solution designed for its Workgroup Server hardware line. The new software included in AISS 3.0 provides increased functionality for customers who are tasked with content authoring, site management, and publishing.
WebObjects Now Enables Java- and CORBA-based Solutions
Apple's WebObjects application development software is now able to help enterprises deliver new solutions based on Java and CORBA, as well as HTML and HTTP. Through IIOP capability bundled with market-leading web browser Netscape Communicator, customers are able to use WebObjects and the Netscape browser to create interactive and open network applications quickly and easily.
Apple and Advis Announce WebObjects Support For SAP R/3
Apple and Advis, a Boston, Massachusetts-based Apple Enterprise Alliance Solution Provider, today introduced the Mantle for SAP R/3 product for Apple's WebObjects application server. Mantle from Advis provides a WebObjects application developer with transparent access to SAP Business Objects via the Business Application Program Interface (BAPI) and Remote Function Call (RFC) interfaces published and supported by SAP.
Mac OS Runtime for Java 1.5 is Now Available
Apple just announced the availability of Mac OS Runtime for Java 1.5 (MRJ 1.5), an implementation of Sun Microsystems's Java virtual machine (VM) and run-time environment for Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible systems. MRJ 1.5, which features a set of shared libraries and other system software files, follows on the success of Apple's MRJ 1.0 and offers improved functionality. With the addition of a PowerPC "just-in-time compiler" (JITc) and numerous graphics subsystem performance enhancements, MRJ 1.5 has the capability to offer a 10x improvement in performance over previous versions of MRJ as measured by industry standard CaffeineMarks.
QuickTime Plug-in 2.0 for the Internet Announced
Apple just announced the QuickTime Plug-in, version 2.0, for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator and Communicator. Slated for release by October 1997, the plug-in will bring the advanced digital media capabilities of QuickTime 3.0 to the Internet ,including QuickTime VR 2.0 support, hotspots, the ability to play alternate movie tracks, and URL linking. The QuickTime Plug-in is planned to support most popular file formats, so that users can have a wide and rich experience with digital media content on Internet web sites. The QuickTime Plug-in 2.0 is planned to be available simultaneously on Windows 95, Windows NT, and Mac OS, and will be available by October for download over the Internet from this Apple web site:
For more details, check out the Apple press release:
OTHER DEVELOPER NEWS
Apple Sales In Europe and Japan Show Healthy Growth
Reading "between the lines" of last week's quarterly earnings report, there were two bright spots in Apple's sales outlook--both European and Japanese product sales showed strong growth. According to Diego Piacentini, Apple Europe's vice president of sales and general manager, "Apple Europe has trimmed back most of its excess fat. None of the staff cuts have come from sales, however. In fact, Apple has increased its European sales force by 5 to 6 percent."
Apple Recon, a third-party site that presents stock trading-related news about Apple, wrote that Apple's third-quarter sales grew by 70 percent in Japan, due mostly to strong PowerBook 2400 and 3400 sales.
Cakewalk Moves to the Mac OS Platform
Cakewalk Music Software, an industry-leading provider of Windows-based music- and sound-creation software, announced an aggressive strategy to develop Mac OS software. As part of a cross-platform initiative, Cakewalk will acquire and further develop additional music software products for the Mac OS. The initial technology acquisition is Metro, a professional-level MIDI sequencer from JS Technologies. Cakewalk plans to further develop Metro for the Mac OS platform, and will incorporate some or all of the technology in its Windows product offerings as well. To help execute this strategy, Cakewalk has hired Jeremy Sagan, software developer of Metro. The company has also committed to providing full customer support and future upgrades for current users.
Genealogy Software Developer Drops Its Windows Family
Leister Productions of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, announced that it's selling the Windows version of its highly acclaimed genealogy application, Reunion, to Sierra Software so that Leister can once again become a Macintosh-only software developer.
Apple and CompuCom Team Up to Provide Brand-Building Solutions
This week Apple announced that it has aligned with CompuCom Systems (http://www.compucom.com/), a U.S.$ 2 billion provider of distributed desktop products and services, to promote and support Apple's Masters of Media program. The Masters of Media program is an Apple-led industry effort to educate customers about digital brand-building solutions and to help them become "masters" of their own media assets. The program addresses the needs of publishing, entertainment, and new media markets worldwide.
Investment Firm Is Bullish on Apple
Robert M. Cohen & Company, an investment firm, issued a press release this week recommending that investors buy Apple stock on speculation. The firm estimated an 18-month price target of U.S.$ 32 per share. Despite the current turmoil, Robert M. Cohen analyst Keith R. Bossey sees 1998 as a "year of rebirth for Apple." He added, "Apple continues to dominate the creative industries and, whether publishing on paper, CD-ROM or the web, the Mac is the choice."
No Winners in the Vanhacking Challenge
After six weeks, the Vanhacking Challenge contest has no winner, because no one was able to break into VirTech Communications' Macintosh Internet server. From June 1 to July 15, 1997, VirTech Communications challenged the global "hacker" community to bypass the security of its Macintosh World Wide Web server. Similar contests have been conducted in the United States and Sweden, but VirTech's challenge was unique in that it has addressed popular Internet security issues. By launching the challenge, VirTech wanted to overturn the notion that the Internet is vulnerable to credit card number snatching. Any hacker who was able to attack the server--that is, break into it, snatch the credit card number, and change the phrase found on the page--would have won a hefty Canadian C$ 10,000 prize (or an equivalent U.S.$ 7,500 prize). The Macintosh server that VirTech employed was in no way modified; VirTech didn't install security software to strengthen its firewall and protect the server. The server was running Apple Internet Server Solution 2.0, an Internet network suite of products that consists of StarNine Technologies' WebStar 1.3.2 server software, and several prepackaged CGIs (common gateway interfaces).
Apple Retains Executive Search Firm in Its Search for a New CEO
Apple just announced that its Board of Directors has retained Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search firm specializing in CEO assignments, to assist it in its search for a new CEO.
EVENTS
"Road to Rhapsody" Regional Seminars, July 29 to September 19
The Rhapsody operating system, premiering in early 1998, is the first system software effort planned from the union of Apple and NeXT. Rhapsody is scheduled to roll out to the public in three releases: the Developer Release, Premier Release, and Unified Release. The Developer Release will provide software developers with a robust platform for the creation of next-generation applications, incorporating NeXT Software's market-leading OpenStep development environment. The Premier Release will be the first customer release of the Rhapsody OS, intended for early adopters of new technology in multiple market segments. The Unified Release will be the general software release for Apple's customer base.
* morning session only
Cincinnati, OH July 29 Sacramento, CA July 29 Seattle, WA July 29 Atlanta, GA July 29 Philadelphia, PA July 30 Boston, MA July 30 Portland, OR August 5 Salt Lake City, UT August 7 Richmond, VA August 11 Reston, VA August 12 Raleigh, NC August 12 Chicago, IL August 13 Charlotte, NC August 15 Pittsburgh, PA August 19 Santa Monica, CA August 20 Nashville, TN August 20 Dallas, TX August 26 Orlando, FL August 26* Ft. Lauderdale, FL August 27* New York, NY August 27 New York, NY August 28 Austin, TX August 28 Tampa, FL August 28* New York, NY September 3* New York, NY September 4* Boston, MA September 16*
WEB-BYTES--Pointers to More News and Software
New Web Site for Danish-Speaking Developers
The leading Danish Macintosh-related news site, MediaMac, has a new site address:
MediaMac features daily news items about Apple and Mac OS-compatible hardware and software.
Guy Talks About Journalism and the Internet
For your daily dose of Guy Kawasaki witticisms, check out his latest column in Forbes Magazine, "Journalism in the Internet Age." It's posted to this web site:
Feature Film Created Using Power Macs
Apple Power Macintosh computers may sit on desktops, but they chart the surfaces of unseen fantasy planets in Planetary Traveler, a remarkable new film produced entirely on the computer platform that started the desktop revolution. Produced and directed by Emmy Award-winning producer/director Jan C. Nickman, the film represents the work of seven of the world's most talented digital artists who have weaved a world--or worlds--of vivid imagination, untold realism, and stunning visual intensity.
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