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The Findians Paradise web site is located at this address:

For configuration details on these systems, see the complete Apple press release:

For specifics on configurations and pricing, see this web site:

The high-end PCI-based PowerBook 2400c, shipping since May in Japan, was designed by Apple with collaboration from IBM Japan as part of an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) agreement. It is currently exceeding all initial expectations in that market. The PowerBook 2400c targets mobile professionals who require a lightweight yet powerful portable computing solution.

For pricing and availability, see the full Apple press release:

Tango Enterprise is a powerful development tool for creating dynamic web-based applications for the Internet or corporate intranets. Tango's visual development environment allows web developers to rapidly develop and deploy sophisticated web applications that are integrated with databases. Tango Enterprise integrates two of the most popular Mac OS databases: Claris's FileMaker Pro and EveryWare's Butler SQL. Tango Enterprise will also work with all other ODBC-compliant databases, including Oracle, Informix, SQL Server, Sybase, Access, and DB2.

For more information on AISS, see this web site:

• Site searches: Apple has just installed a new search engine for the Developer World site that does not require the use of a password. It is significantly faster and more effective than the previous search engine. You will automatically be directed to the new search engine whenever you initiate a search.

• Bug reporting (Apple Developer Program members only): Gaining access to the bug-reporting area is now much faster. Once you've entered your profile and submitted the registration form, you can use your Developer World ID and password immediately to send bug reports to Apple; thereafter, you only need to enter your Developer World ID and password. When submitting future and multiple reports, your profile will automatically append itself to the form.

By the way, if you've been successfully using a Developer World ID and password, you don't need to reregister. You can use bug reporting with your existing ID and password. If you've submitted a Developer World ID and password over the past few months, but have not received any confirmation of your status, try the ID and password you initially submitted. If you've forgotten those details, you'll need to reregister. You'll be able to use your new ID and password immediately.

As Apple's web site renovation progresses, we'll ask for your feedback to ensure that Developer World becomes the primary, most useful vehicle in your communications with Apple. Many thanks for your continued support and patience.

This is a great opportunity to show the world the impact that HyperCard has had on people's lives, and to say thanks to the people who made it possible. The submission deadline is July 23, and submission details can be found at the HyperCard Heaven web site:

To further this goal, Hutchings Software has just released two new versions of ODF, which can be downloaded at no charge:

• ODF R3.6-HS is a conversion of Apple's ODF R3 for use with CodeWarrior IDE 2.0. It also rolls the ODF Library into the static build so that this library will no longer include problems that individual developers can't fix. Existing ODF R3-based projects should compile with only minor modifications.

• ODF R4-HS offers some new features. R4-HS uses Direct-to-SOM (DTS), and the DTS code is generated by a custom tool. It makes ODExtensions easier to implement. During a recent user test, Hutchings Software's webmaster (a nonprogrammer) built her own functional part editor from the ground up in 15 minutes.

Apple applauds Brad Hutchings's efforts to keep the OpenDoc technology moving forward, and we encourage other developers interested in OpenDoc to subscribe to Hutchings Software's OpenDoc, Cyberdog, and ODF mailing lists. You can subscribe at these web sites:

Gross margins for the quarter were 20.0 percent, compared to 18.9 percent in the March quarter and 18.5 percent in the year-ago quarter.

Apple recorded a net loss for the quarter of $56 million, or $(.44) per share, compared to a net loss of U.S.$ 708 million, or U.S.$ (5.64) per share in the March quarter and a net loss of U.S.$ 32 million, or U.S.$ (.26) per share, in the year-ago quarter. The company's loss from operations was $60 million, representing a significant sequential improvement from the loss from operations of U.S.$ 186 million, exclusive of charges for restructuring and the write-off of in-process research and development, for the March quarter. The company's loss from operations in the year-ago quarter was $116 million.

Operating expenses for the current quarter were U.S.$ 408 million, down U.S.$ 81 million from the March quarter, exclusive of charges for restructuring and the write-off of in-process research and development; and down U.S.$ 111 million from the year-ago quarter.

"The company continues to progress with its restructuring initiatives, as is evidenced by the significant sequential decrease in operating expenses," said Apple CFO Fred D. Anderson. "As anticipated, we experienced sequential revenue growth, largely on the strength of our high-end Macintosh products and robust education market sales."

For more details, see the full press release:

Corporate programmers and analysts can sign up for a variety of upcoming CodeFab courses, including "Real World WebObjects" and "Programming OpenStep," at CodeFab's training facilities in New York. They are also developing courses to assist developers in porting Mac OS applications to Rhapsody with Metrowerks' Latitude. In addition, they can deliver custom courses on the Rhapsody Yellow Box, as well as consultations on how to transition groups to WebObjects and Rhapsody. To discuss custom training options, contact John Gassenheimer at 212-462-1004.

WebObjects courses will be held July 22-25 and August 12-15 in New York City. An OpenStep course will be held September 9-12, also in New York City.

For CodeFab's class descriptions and schedule, send an e-mail to or visit heir web site: