Apple Developer News

November 7, 1997, No. 82

FOR MAC OS DEVELOPERS
[1] New Technotes on AppleShare and QuickDraw 3D
[2] Mac OS Runtime for Java 1.5.1 Security Patch

FOR RHAPSODY DEVELOPERS
[3] A Revised Rhapsody FAQ
[4] Rhapsody for PC Compatibles to Ship in a Few Weeks

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
[5] MacDirectory Looking for Article Authors

OTHER APPLE NEWS
[6] CompUSA to Set Up Dedicated Apple Sales Areas
[7] Apple Streamlines Distribution Channel
[8] Game Developers and Apple Promoting Top Mac OS Games
[9] Apple Extends Add-on Take-off Rebate to Power Macintosh 6500 Series
[10] Apple Launches a Higher Education Add-on Take-off Promotion

EVENTS
[11] The European Developer Forum, November 19-21, Brussels

COOL STUFF
[12] BBEdit 4.5.1 Update Available
[13] How to Add a Free Macintosh News Feed to Your Web Site
[14] The Complete Conflict Compendium's New Address

FOR MAC OS DEVELOPERS

[1] New Technotes on AppleShare and QuickDraw 3D

This week there are three new Technotes posted to Apple's web site:

Technote 1111, "Programmatic Mounting of AppleShare Volumes," shows how to mount an AppleShare volume over TCP/IP, as well as AppleTalk, using the PBVolumeMount call.
http://devworld.apple.com/dev/technotes/tn/tn1111.html
Technote 1110, "Supporting Plug-in Renderers in QuickDraw 3D 1.5.3 Applications," describes a simple way to add plug-in support to your QuickDraw 3D application, so that your application users can take advantage of existing and future third-party plug-ins.
http://devworld.apple.com/dev/technotes/tn/tn1110.html
Technote 1119, "Optimizing QuickDraw 3D 1.5.3 Applications for Maximum Performance," describes a number of undocumented techniques that can be used to boost the performance of QuickDraw 3D applications.
http://devworld.apple.com/dev/technotes/tn/tn1109.html

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[2] Mac OS Runtime for Java 1.5.1 Security Patch

The Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) 1.5.1 Updater fixes an MRJ 1.5 security flaw that could potentially allow Java applets to access a user's operating system. It's recommended that you load this update as soon as possible.

http://applejava.apple.com/text/download.html

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FOR RHAPSODY DEVELOPERS

[3] A Revised Rhapsody FAQ

A new version of the Rhapsody Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document was posted this week.

http://devworld.apple.com/rhapsody/rhapfaq/rhaptechfaq.html

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[4] Rhapsody for PC Compatibles to Ship in a Few Weeks

According to the Rhapsody development team, Rhapsody for PC Compatibles and Yellow Box for Windows will ship within the next few weeks. To receive these Rhapsody developer releases, you have to join an Apple Developer Program and register for the Apple Technology Seeding Program; go to the web site below for instructions on how to do this.

http://devworld.apple.com/rhapsody/rhapdev/rhapsody.html

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MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

[5] MacDirectory Looking for Article Authors

MacDirectory is looking for technical individuals with writing experience to author Mac OS-related articles. Articles will focus on color management, digital printing, and remote proofing solutions. Though no pay is offered, developers can use this opportunity as a way to a promote their tools, techniques, or writing skills. Send article proposals to Markin Abras at markin@macdirectory.com.

http://www.macdirectory.com/

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OTHER APPLE NEWS

[6] CompUSA to Set Up Dedicated Apple Sales Areas

Apple and CompUSA are launching a new "store within a store" retail format for selling Apple products and technology within CompUSA Computer Superstores in the United States.

http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1998/q1/971104.pr.rel.compusa.html

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[7] Apple Streamlines Distribution Channel

Apple's new U.S. product distribution strategy leverages long-standing relationships with Ingram Micro and MicroAge to manage inventory more effectively and deliver products to resellers and customers faster than ever before.

http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1998/q1/971103.pr.rel.dist.html

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[8] Game Developers and Apple Promoting Top Mac OS Games

Apple, the Macintosh Entertainment Software Alliance (MESA), and computer resellers throughout North America have organized a "Buy Two, Get a Free Mac Game by Mail" promotion that will run from November 1 through December 31. Developers interested in joining MESA should send an e-mail message to Peter Tamte at ptamte@gtinteractive.com.

http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1998/q1/971031.pr.rel.macgames.html

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[9] Apple Extends Add-on Take-off Rebate to Power Macintosh 6500 Series

Apple is extending its Add-on Take-off promotion to its entire line of Power Macintosh 6500 computers. This promotion offers a variety of benefits, including cash-back rebates, to customers who purchase selected Apple products between October 11 and January 16.

http://product.info.apple.com/pr/press.releases/1998/q1/971031.pr.rel.rebate.html

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[10] Apple Launches a Higher Education Add-on Take-off Promotion

Apple is also offering higher education customers cash-back rebates on selected products purchased between October 31 and January 31.

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EVENTS

[11] The European Developer Forum, November 19-21, Brussels

Although the number of registrants for the European Developer Forum (EDF97) has already surpassed last year's record attendance, there's still space available. This year's technology-focused conference will provide in-depth insight into existing and emerging Apple platform technologies for both Mac OS and Windows developers.

http://edr.euro.apple.com/events/edf97/

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COOL STUFF

[12] BBEdit 4.5.1 Update Available

Bare Bones Software has just posted BBEdit 4.5.1, an update to the popular text and HTML editor. The update includes improvements to BBEdit's HTML tools and Table Builder 1.0.1.

http://www.barebones.com/support/update.html

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[13] How to Add a Free Macintosh News Feed to Your Web Site

Macinsearch.com has just launched a free service that lets you deliver the latest Macintosh-related news to your web site. To take advantage of this service, simply add the following Java-based applet to your site. (Feel free to alter the width and height parameters to suit your page layout.)

  <applet 
      codebase=http://macinsearch.com/rnews/ 
      code=News.class 
      width=250 
      height=150>  </applet>

http://www.macinsearch.com/

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[14] The Complete Conflict Compendium's New Address

The Complete Conflict Compendium, a useful developer resource that lists 656 Mac OS software conflicts and fixes, has moved to a new web address.

http://www.mac-conflicts.com

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