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Name = NAUG Conference
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:NAUG Conference
Size: 4K Date: 2/17/92 Version:
Description:
NAUG Conference tenative agenda for the 1992 conference in Albany NY in
April of 1992.
Name = Missing Children Goes Online
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Missing Children Goes Online
Size: 5K Date: 2/13/92 Version:
Description:
SCHENECTADY, NY - Computer Users for Social Responsibility, Inc. (CUSR),
jointly announed today with Child Find of America, Inc., the publication of
the first electronic edition of the Missing Children Directory.
Name = AUSA Reduces Prices on
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:AUSA Reduces Prices on
Size: 9K Date: 2/13/92 Version:
Description:
CUPERTINO, California––February 4, 1992––Apple Computer, Inc. announced
today that it will decrease prices in the United States on many models of
its most popular Apple Macintosh personal computers. The reductions in
suggested retail prices (SRP) allow the company to continue the momentum of
its aggressive market share strategy. The reductions in SRP, which are
effective immediately, cover most of the Macintosh product family with the
exception of the Macintosh Quadra line and the Macintosh PowerBook 140 and
170 models.
Name = Third Party Price List
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Third Party Price List
Size: 17K Date: 2/03/92 Version:
Description:
This is the APDA third-party external price list for january 20,1992.
Name = New! Apple Merchndisng Catalog
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:New! Apple Merchndisng Catalog
Size: 4K Date: 2/03/92 Version:
Description:
You can choose from over 200 items, including Apple golf balls, Apple disk
labels, Apple clocks, Apple chairs and even Apple shoelaces! In addition,
this program offers custom imprinting of your group name or logo, event
title, or other message on a variety of products. And if you can't find
something you need in the catalog, your Ambassador can call the Program's
Special Order department for an even wider selection.
Name = NAUGSAW FREE PD CDROM OFFER
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:NAUGSAW FREE PD CDROM OFFER
Size: 3K Date: 2/03/92 Version:
Description:
If you who are attending the National Apple User Group Symposium and
Workshop in Albany, NY on April 3,4,5, 1992, we have good news. We are
going to prepare a NAUGSAW92 CDROM of Public Domain software which will be
given to each participant FREE.
Name = Media ’92 Show Feb 27-28
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Media ’92 Show Feb 27-28
Size: 9K Date: 2/03/92 Version:
Description:
MEDIA’92 is coming to town February 26-28 to be held at the Los Angeles
Convention Center! This is shaping up to be THE definitive Multimedia show
for the country. The show is being put on by the producers of MacWorld,
Mitch Hall Associates and is slated to be an international conference, with
advertising in all the major magazines and newspapers reaching the target
markets.
Name = Macintosh Price List
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Macintosh Price List
Size: 20K Date: 2/03/92 Version:
Description:
Macintosh Price List for APDA January 20, 1992. This file contains the
following alphabetized sections Macintosh, A/UX, HyperCard, Networking &
Communications, Site Licensed Products, Technical Resources, Apple Appeal
Other Products.
Name = AUSA/JD Powers Award for Apple
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:AUSA/JD Powers Award for Apple
Size: 5K Date: 2/03/92 Version:
Description:
CUPERTINO, California -- January 17, 1992 -- Personal computer users in
U.S. businesses ranked Apple Computer, Inc. #1 in overall business PC
end-user satisfaction according to the 1991 final summary report from J.D.
Power and Associates. The year-long, three-part analysis which surveyed PC
users in large, small to medium and home-based businesses, focused on five
essential factors: ease-of-use, software friendliness, reliability,
support, and capability. The final results of the study were released
earlier this month by J.D. Power and Associates.
Name = Low-Cost LC High Perf QT
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Low-Cost LC High Perf QT
Size: 6K Date: 1/30/92 Version:
Description:
The MR Shot1/LC from Display Research Laboratory in Hong Kong is a high
performance video digitiser for the Mac LC, for both QuickTime movie
recording and "Still Image" DTP/Presentation use. Frost Software
Consultancy in Amsterdam, The Netherlands have teamed up with DRL to
provide bundled software support for the excellent MR Shot1. Download for
more info on this QuickTime alternative.
Name = User Group Event
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:User Group Event
Size: 6K Date: 1/26/92 Version:
Description:
The Central Kentucky Computer Society invites you to participate in a
special regional user group officers conference to be held the weekend of
April 17-19, 1992 in Lexington, Kentucky. You'll meet with others who share
your concerns about how users groups operate and together we'll be able to
seek solutions to our common problems.
Name = Special Pricing Deals!!
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Special Pricing Deals!!
Size: 4K Date: 1/26/92 Version:
Description:
If your MUG is interested in an easy fund raiser, or just pass bargains on
to your members, there is an excellent MUG special offer going on for
Letraset ColorTag Kits and Letraset's 60 new Fontek PostScript/TrueType
Typeface Library on America Online in the Letraset area of the Industry
Connection.
Name = QuickTime Video with ClipTime™
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:QuickTime Video with ClipTime™
Size: 4K Date: 1/26/92 Version:
Description:
ALPHA Technologies Group, Inc. announces the release of ClipTime™, the
first in its series of QuickTime products. Volume One of the ClipTime CD,
available at MacWorld San Francisco in January, 1992, contains hundreds of
professionally produced movie clips specifically selected to work with
Apple’s new QuickTime technology.
Name = New position for '92
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:New position for '92
Size: 4K Date: 1/26/92 Version:
Description:
As of the first of the year I've taken a new position within Apple. I've
been interested in working internationally and in a more technical area for
some time and an opportunity arose that fits the bill. My new title is
"Manager of Online Services, Apple Pacific. I'll be managing the
development and implementation of AppleLink (and future products) in Japan,
the Far East, Australia, Canada and South America. -Craig Elliot
Name = Macintosh 16" Color Display
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Macintosh 16" Color Display
Size: 5K Date: 1/26/92 Version:
Description:
See more of your work--in bright, vivid color--in a more comfortable and
efficient environment with the new Macintosh 16" Color Display. The perfect
companion to high-performance systems such as the Macintosh Quadra 700 and
Quadra 900 personal computers, the Macintosh 16" Color Display works with
modular Macintosh systems to deliver a combination of performance, comfort,
and convenience not found in other displays.
Name = Apple Reports Q1 92 Earnings
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Apple Reports Q1 92 Earnings
Size: 8K Date: 1/26/92 Version:
Description:
CUPERTINO, California--January 16, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. reported
today revenues and net income for its first fiscal quarter, which ended
December 27, 1991. Net revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 1992 were
$1.863 billion, an 11.2 percent increase from the $1.676 billion reported
in the first quarter of the prior year. Net income for the first
quarter was $166.0 million, a 10.3 percent increase from the prior
year's first quarter net income of $150.5 million.
Name = MacVONK Ships HandiWorks, Low
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:MacVONK Ships HandiWorks, Low
Size: 5K Date: 1/01/92 Version:
Description:
Narberth, PA (December 30, 1991) -- MacVONK today began shipping
HandiWorks, $175 "all-in-one" software application for Macintosh computers
that eliminates the need to switch applications or load multiple programs.
Requiring only a small amount of memory, HandiWorks combines a word
processor, a spreadsheet, basic drawing and page layout tools, and an
Address Manager database. The product includes templates for commonly used
office forms, as well as.
Name = PowerBook- Custom Colors for
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:PowerBook- Custom Colors for
Size: 4K Date:12/10/91 Version:
Description:
Raleigh, NC--01 DEC 91 Magenta Seven is now offering a choice of colors for
its high quality, padded carrying case for the Macintosh PowerBook. Any
combination of available colors can be requested on orders of five or more
cases.
Name = Newsbytes CDROM Available
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Newsbytes CDROM Available
Size: 5K Date:12/10/91 Version:
Description:
December 1, 1991 Grand Rapids, MN: Wayzata Technology, MUG News Service
(MNS), and Newsbytes News Network announce the release of the first
Newsbytes CDR-ROM for both Mac and PC platforms. The Newsbytes CD-ROM
contains the complete archives of Newsbytes News Network, published
continuously since May, 1983 to August, 1991 and is produced by Don
Rittner, editor of MUG News Service.
Name = National UG Conference
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:National UG Conference
Size: 10K Date:11/16/91 Version:
Description:
REGISTRATION FORM, National Apple User Group Symposium and Workshop
April 3,4,5, 1992, Desmond Americana, Albany, NY
Sponsored by Macintosh Enthusiasts Club of the Capital Area, Inc.(MECCA ),
MUG News Service (MNS), and Computer Users For Social Resonsibility, Inc.
(CUSR). Join us and participate in intensive workshops on making your user
group the best it can be be! Topics such as: How to incorporate, legal
issues, writing by-laws, non-profit accounting, creating a club bulletin
board, creating a public domain library; getting members; being an
effective leader, using online services; and more!
Name = FirstClass Release 1.6
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:FirstClass Release 1.6
Size: 5K Date:11/16/91 Version: 1.6
Description:
Toronto, Ontario--08 NOV 91: SoftArc Inc. today announced availability of
Release 1.6 of FirstClass, their popular Electronic Mail, Conferencing, and
Bulletin Board System. The FirstClass system offers a completely graphical
user interface which conforms fully to Macintosh guidelines and will run on
any Macintosh with one Megabyte of memory or more. The user interface is
public domain, and may be freely distributed. The FirstClass server will
run on any Macintosh and will support up to 48 concurrent users when run on
larger machines.
Name = Diskless booting for Mac over
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Diskless booting for Mac over
Size: 6K Date:11/16/91 Version:
Description:
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 11, 1991--Sonic Systems, Inc. announced
today The Diskless Mac product for the Apple Macintosh. The Diskless Mac
(or 'TDM' for short) will allow the Macs on an Ethernet network to act as
diskless workstations. In other words, no hard disk or floppy disk drives
are required to operate the Macintosh.
Name = Using the Macintosh Quadra as a
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Using the Macintosh Quadra as a
Size: 3K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
When setting up your Macintosh Quadra computer as a file server, be sure to
connect a monitor. Because of a problem with system software 7.0.1., the
Macintosh Quadra computer will not operate properly unless a monitor is
connected. This problem does not occur on any other Macintosh computer.
Download for more info.
Name = ShirtPocket ships CD-ROM
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:ShirtPocket ships CD-ROM
Size: 5K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
Mesa, AZ (October 15, 1991) - ShirtPocket Software is announcing the first
CD-ROM disk utility, SpeedyCD, for Macintosh computers. SpeedyCD is a
Macintosh control panel that speeds up access to CD-ROMs, making directory
access to CD-ROMs respond as quickly as a hard disk.
Name = On Location™ 2.0 Ships
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:On Location™ 2.0 Ships
Size: 5K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., October 11, 1991—ON Technology, Inc. today began shipping
version 2.0 of its award-winning On Location software, a Macintosh desk
accessory that dramatically reduces the time it takes to find and view
files. On Location 2.0 offers significant enhancements and new features,
including System 7.0 compatibility.
Name = Macintosh Classic II CPUt
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Macintosh Classic II CPUt
Size: 6K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
Macintosh Classic II Technical Specifications
Microprocessor - MC68030, 32-bit architecture, 16 MHz clock speed
Memory - The Classic II 2/40 comes with 2MB of RAM on the logic board and 2
memory expansion slots for SIMMs (Single In-line Memory Modules).
Name = Macintosh Classic II CPU
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Macintosh Classic II CPU
Size: 4K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
Macintosh Classic II Product Description
Based on our fastest-selling Macintosh® model ever, the Apple® Macintosh
Classic® II personal computer extends the capabilities of the Macintosh
Classic--so you get all of the advantages associated with Macintosh
computers in a higher performance, affordable package.
Name = AppleTalk Remote Access Product
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:AppleTalk Remote Access Product
Size: 8K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
AppleTalk Remote Access provides an asynchronous AppleTalk connection
through a modem to another Macintosh and its AppleTalk network. The remote
user can access all the AppleTalk services such as mail, calendars, file
servers, and printers. This software can act as client or server. The
software is meant for personal use, and it is easy to set up and configure.
It supports one connection at a time. Download for more info.
Name = $ CPU ’92 Free Passes
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:$ CPU ’92 Free Passes
Size: 6K Date:10/30/91 Version:
Description:
Hewlett-Packard wishes to show its support of Macintosh user groups. For
this reason, it has allocated 100 free passes for user group officials for
my conference. These passes will be given to the first 100 user groups that
respond to this AppleLink. We are providing one pass per group in order to
accomodate as many groups as possible.
Name = nVIEW Ships Multiple Source LCD
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:nVIEW Ships Multiple Source LCD
Size: 5K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
Newport News, VA.––(Oct. 7, 1991) nVIEW Corp. (NASDAQ: NVUE) has begun
shipping MediaPro, the company's newest LCD projection display panel.
MediaPro can project images from both computer and conventional video
sources when placed on an overhead projector. MediaPro is completely
portable and displays images from up to four sources concurrently. Source
switching is as easy as touching a button on the product's remote control.
In addition to Mac II series computers, VCRs, TV receivers, laser disk
players, camcorders and PCs can be connected to the MediaPro to project
data, images, video and multimedia fogroup viewing during presentations.
Name = Macintosh 21" Colort Display
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Macintosh 21" Colort Display
Size: 5K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
Macintosh 21" Color Display Technical SpecificationsSystem Requirements
•Macintosh personal computer equipped withan appropriate video card.
Video cable (supplied with the display)Picture Tube, 21" diagonal, with
in-line gun, 90° deflection angle, Black matrix-type dot screen, Phosphor
type P22 (aluminized), Flat, square faceplate with gray filter glass,
50% nominal light transmission, Shadow mask.Download to read more...
Name = Macintosh 21" Color Display
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Macintosh 21" Color Display
Size: 4K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
The Apple® Macintosh® 21" Color Display lets Macintosh personal computer
users work with two full pages of text and graphics in color. The unit has
been designed for users needing large-screen color display capabilities for
presentations, page layouts, engineering design, and video applications.
The 21-inch screen provides more than three times the screen area of
standard displays and features high levels of brightness and contrast. The
antiglare screen minimizes reflective glare and the tilt and swivel base
allows for comfortable working angle display adjustments.
Name = LaserWriter IIg Technical
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:LaserWriter IIg Technical
Size: 4K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
LaserWriter IIg Technical Specifications
Marking Engine - Canon LBP-SX laser
Controller - 25MHz 68030 CPU, ASICs and I/O processors
Optional upgrade for LaserWriter IISC, IIf IINT, and IINTX
Memory - 5 megabytes of RAM, up to 32 megabytes 2 megabytes of ROM
Name = LaserWriter IIf Technical
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:LaserWriter IIf Technical
Size: 5K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
LaserWriter IIf Technical Specifications
Marking Engine - Canon LBP-SX
laserController - 20MHz 68030 CPU, ASICs and I/O processors
Optional upgrade for LaserWriter IISC, IINT, and IINTX
Memory - 2 megabytes of RAM, up to 32 megabytes 2 megabytes of ROM
Print Quality - 300 dpi enhanced with FinePrint®
Optional PhotoGrade® for high-quality scanned images by upgrading to 5
megabytes of RAM. See more by downloading this file.
Name = LaserWriter IIf Product
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:LaserWriter IIf Product
Size: 4K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
The 300 dot-per-inch Apple® LaserWriter® IIf makes use of Apple’s
proprietary FinePrint™ technology to provide for smoothing jagged edges
that are frequently found in documents created by laser printers.
The unit is expandable and can be upgraded with Apple’s PhotoGrade™
capabilities by increasing RAM to 5 megabytes to enable printing documents
that include high-quality scanned images and graphics. PhotoGrade allows
printing of images with more than 65 levels of gray.
Name = Apple OneScanner Technical
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Apple OneScanner Technical
Size: 4K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
Apple OneScanner Technical Specifications
Hardware: Scanner Type: Flatbed
Resolution: 72 - 300 dpi in 1 dp
Max document size: 8.5 by 14 inches
Gray-scale levels: 256 levels (8 bits per pixel)
Scaling: unlimited
Interface: Small Computer Systems
Download for more technical info on the Apple Scanner.
Name = Apple OneScanner Product
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Apple OneScanner Product
Size: 4K Date:10/14/91 Version:
Description:
The Apple OneScanner is a flatbed scanner that makes use of Ofoto™ scanning
software from Light Source, Inc. Ofoto allows users to choose between
automatically scanning by single clicking the mouse and manual user control
of each aspect of the scanning process. The OneScanner provides for
gray-scale scanning with 256 levels for photographic-quality
black-and-white images. Quality is enhanced through high-quality rotation
and scaling algorithms. This file describes features of this scanner.
Name = NEW CD-ROM TITLE
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:NEW CD-ROM TITLE
Size: 4K Date: 9/28/91 Version:
Description:
This press release describes a new CD-ROM title for the home and
education markets. "Annabel's Dream of Ancient Egypt" is a narrated
children's story with extensive reltated material and activities.
CD-ROM, education, children, multimedia, egypt,opera.
Name = Low-Cost Animation
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Low-Cost Animation
Size: 4K Date: 9/15/91 Version:
Description:
HATBORO PA (September 15, 1991) Meyer Software of Hatboro, Pennsylvania
today announced the release of On The Air™ Version 1.0, new ‘screen show’
software for the Macintosh. On The Air, which retails for $175, lets users
quickly and easily create and play back disk-based presentations
incorporating animation, still images, and sounds—created within the
program, or imported from other Macintosh environments.
Name = nVIEW Ships 32K Color LCD
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:nVIEW Ships 32K Color LCD
Size: 3K Date: 9/09/91 Version:
Description:
Newport News, VA--(Sept 6, 1991): nVIEW Corp. has begun shipping
ViewFrame® SpectraPlus, the active-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD)
projection panel that, when used with an overhead projector, projects
images from the Mac in 32,000 colors. SpectraPlus projects full motion
animation and rapid mouse movements without blurring. It is used to project
sophisticated graphics, scanned photos, multimedia presentations and "slide
shows" directly from the computer.
Name = SuperMac Sells ReelTime Video
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:SuperMac Sells ReelTime Video
Size: 7K Date: 9/06/91 Version:
Description:
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- August 28, 1991 -- SuperMac Technology™ today
announced the sale of its ReelTime™ digital video editing software to Adobe
Systems, Inc. Specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Under
the terms of the agreement, SuperMac and Adobe will continue to co-develop
the product. SuperMac will bundle ReelTime free with its VideoSpigot™ and
VideoSpigot Pro digital video capture and playback systems for the first 90
days of shipping.
Name = USSR is on-line
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:USSR is on-line
Size: 2K Date: 8/28/91 Version:
Description:
USSR is on-line - Does anybody interested in establishing contacts with Mac
developers in USSR? And with Moscow University? Contact to: Arkady Moreynis
AppleLink MOSCOW.UNIV, USSR 119899 Moscow, Leninskie Gory, Moscow
University, NIVC, Phone (095) 939-23-27, Fax (095) 938-21-36.
Name = Special deal for AMUG members
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Special deal for AMUG members
Size: 3K Date: 8/28/91 Version:
Description:
Just wanted to let you know that we have reduced our special price on Mr.
File for user group members to $20.00. We did a demo of Mr. File at BMUG
and the $20 price went over so well that we decided to reduce it for all
user groups. We would like you to mention this special price to AMUG
members so they can take advantage of this deal by contacting us at the
numbers below. Thanks! Deborah Howitt Softways Phone: (408) 978-9167
FAX: (408) 448-0620.
Name = Interactive CD-ROM- Exotic
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Interactive CD-ROM- Exotic
Size: 5K Date: 8/04/91 Version:
Description:
EXOTIC JAPAN SHIPS: INTERACTIVE CD-ROM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION
TO MODERN JAPANESE CULTURE AND LANGUAGE - The release of Exotic Japan was
announced today by The Voyager Company (Santa Monica, CA). The CD-ROM
product, designed to familiarize business executives, travelers, and
students with the basics of modern Japanese culture and language, uses a
unique interactive combination of text, sound, and animation.
Name = Apple Q3 '91 Earnings Press
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Apple Q3 '91 Earnings Press
Size: 9K Date: 7/20/91 Version:
Description:
CUPERTINO, California July 17, 1991 Apple Computer, Inc. reported
today that in its third fiscal quarter unit shipments of its popular
Macintosh personal computers grew by more than 60 percent, and that
net revenues increased by 12 percent, compared to the third quarter a
year ago. Apple also announced that it has taken a one time charge
of $224.0 million, or $138.9 million after tax, for restructuring,
cost reduction, and other activities that are now underway at the
company. As a result of these charges, the company reported a net
loss for the quarter of $53.1 million.
Name = Connectix Releases MAXIMA 2.0
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Connectix Releases MAXIMA 2.0
Size: 4K Date: 7/13/91 Version:
Description:
Menlo Park, California, July 10, 1991 --Connectix Corporation today
released major upgrade to MAXIMA, the popular Macintosh utility for systems
with more than 8 megabytes of RAM. Version 2.0 offers full System 7
compatibility, protected RAM disk for both 24- and 32-bit addressing modes,
and enhancement of the 24-bit memory addressing capability. This
enhancement enables access to amuch as 14 megabytes of physical RAM for
application memory in System 6 or System 7 without requiring use of 32-bit
addressing mode. MAXIMA 2.0 supports Balloon Help and is broadly
compatible with Macintosh hardware and software under Systems 6.0.1 through
7.0.
Name = CMS Utilities Special Offer
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:CMS Utilities Special Offer
Size: 4K Date: 7/13/91 Version:
Description:
CMS Utilities Special Offer - In June, we began shipping the new 7.0
version of our driver and utilities for mass storage devices. This upgrade
includes: 1) A new cache function that improves the read performance of
all SCSI storagdevices, including CD-ROMs and MOs. 2) Full support of
virtual memory and other system 7 features. 3) Balloon help throughout the
utility. 4) Improved driver performance.
Name = DiskMaker Disk Formatter
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:DiskMaker Disk Formatter
Size: 6K Date: 7/09/91 Version:
Description:
San Diego, Calif. — July 8, 1991 — Golden Triangle announced today that it
haintroduced a new disk formatting and utilities package for Macintosh®
hard disks. DiskMaker™ is a flexible program that lets users install a new
disk without partitions by clicking a single button. For more advanced
users, it delivers the most complete security and disk management options
available. DiskMaker sells for $89. It works with all brands and models of
SCSI disks and is now available.
Name = AppleCD SC Plus- Technical
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:AppleCD SC Plus- Technical
Size: 3K Date: 7/09/91 Version:
Description:
The playback medium for the AppleCD SC CD-ROM unit is a 12-centimeter
optical disc installed in a CD caddy. Any CD-ROM or audio compact disc is
compatible. The data capacity in mode #1 is 656 megabytes; 748 megabytes in
mode #2. The unit access from 1 recording surface. The unit has a
capacity of more than 270,000 blocks per disc. Data per block is 2,048
bytes in mode #1; 2,336 bytes in mode #2. Audio playback time is more than
1 hour with a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 hertz.
Name = AppleCD SC Plus- Product
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:AppleCD SC Plus- Product
Size: 4K Date: 7/09/91 Version:
Description:
The AppleCD SC Plus CD read-only memory disc can hold approximately 650
mega-bytes of information. The AppleCD SC Plus provides access to text,
graphics and sound that has been stored on digitally recorded CD-ROM discs.
Speed has been improved by approximately 20% over previous models. Data
from these compact discs can be copied and pasted for use in other
applications. This drive supports the Apple II, Macintosh, and industry
standard High Sierra and ISO 9660 file systems.
Name = CD Express - Clears Up
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:CD Express - Clears Up
Size: 4K Date: 7/03/91 Version:
Description:
Los Gatos, CA, June 25, 1991 - CD Express at Optical Media International is
offering, for a limited time, an incredible price for turning the data on
you Mac hard disk into a CD-ROM. All you need to do is send us your hard
disk, in it's original packaging, and we'll make a CD-ROM from it for only
$299. This is a one-time only, limited offer available only to Apple
developers. Turnaround time is 3 days not including shipping.
Name = 1st Live User Group TV
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:1st Live User Group TV
Size: 7K Date: 7/03/91 Version:
Description:
Presenting The first LIVE UG-TV simulcast scheduled for Wednesday evening,
September 25, 1991, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The
90-minute telecast will feature a mix of topics, including news of interest
to all User Groups and Associations, as well as segments specifically
devoted to the Apple II and Macintosh product families. Apple Product
Managers and Product Engineers will give on-air presentations as well as
participate in a live, interactive Q&A session with remote User Group and
Association sites.
Name = UGTV
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG info:AppleLink:UGTV
Size: 7K Date: 6/27/91 Version:
Description:
Presenting The first LIVE UG-TV simulcast scheduled for Wednesday evening,
September 25, 1991, 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
What is UG-TV? It is the first nationwide User Group TV broadcast, “live”
via satellite with hundreds of User Groups and Professional Associations
from around the U.S. and Canada actively participating.
Name = Spaceship Warlock™ CD-ROM now
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Spaceship Warlock™ CD-ROM now
Size: 4K Date: 6/27/91 Version:
Description:
Spaceship Warlock is an adventure game on CD-ROM that was designed as an
"interactive movie". The game has cinematic qualities and features over 125
megabytes of 3D graphics, animation, sound effects, and an original music
score. The game uses a first person perspective interface to navigate
through the 3D space of rooms and settings. Players encounter and interact
with simulated entities along the way. Spaceship Warlock is the largest
adventure game ever created for the Macintosh, it is in 8 bit color and is
System 7 compatible.
Name = Hayes Announces ULTRA 144
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Hayes Announces ULTRA 144
Size: 5K Date: 6/27/91 Version:
Description:
Atlanta, GA 24 Jun 91: Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc., today
announced V-series ULTRA Smartmodem 14400, a high speed, high
capability modem that implements the most advanced international and
industry standards with CCITT V.32bis for 14.4 Kbps line speed and
CCITT V.42bis for up to 38.4 Kbps throughput.
Name = Visual Delights CD-ROM Released
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Visual Delights CD-ROM Released
Size: 5K Date: 6/17/91 Version:
Description:
Austin, Texas -- June 14, 1991 -- SunShine announces the release of Visual
Delights, a CD-ROM containing over 5800 black and white, 300-dot-per-inch
TIFF graphics. Hundreds of topics are covered, including people, realistic
and stylized animals, designs, humor, holidays, religion, and borders, plus
subjects hard to find elsewhere such as ancient civilizations, ethnic
groups and cultures, life and death, art objects, and panoramic landscapes.
Most images are line art, but there are over 1000 halftones as well.
Name = UG Speakers Bureau PR
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:UG Speakers Bureau PR
Size: 11K Date: 6/17/91 Version:
Description:
SCHENECTADY, NY, June, 1991-- The MUG News Service (MNS), working in
cooperation with Apple's User Group Connection, announced today a
nationwide Speakers Bureau for user groups and third-party developers.
The service is designed to arrange product demonstrations and exchange
information between developers and Apple User Groups - the computing
community's most influential users.
Name = Announcing MODE32 and MC73
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Announcing MODE32 and MC73
Size: 6K Date: 6/17/91 Version:
Description:
Menlo Park, California, April 30, 1991 -- Connectix Corporation today
announced two new products that offer Mac-II class systems complete
compatibility with the powerful memory features of System 7.0. MODE32 is a
software utility that enables Mac II, IIx, IIcx, and SE/30 systems to run
in standard System 7 32-bit mode in the same manner as the more recent Mac
II-family systems.
Name = QuickConnect-May/June 91 Entire
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:QuickConnect-May/June 91 Entire
Size: 2K Date: 5/25/91 Version:
Description:
This is the text version of QuickConnect-May/June 91. This is the entire
text and may be printed by other User Groups provided Apple Computer is
given a copy and credit.
Name = QC May/June 91 Entire issue
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:QC May/June 91 Entire issue
Size: 48K Date: 5/25/91 Version:
Description:
This is the text version and graphics of QuickConnect-May/June 91. This is
the entire text and may be printed by other User Groups provided Apple
Computer is given a copy and credit.
Name = Video IN for less
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Video IN for less
Size: 4K Date: 5/11/91 Version:
Description:
The venerable ComputerEyes/Pro video digitizer from Digital Vision is now
available to you for a special discount price. ComputerEyes/Pro is a NuBus
board that allows you to capture images from any video device including
camcorders, still-video cameras, and laser disk players. Images are
captured at 1-bit, 8-bits, or 24-bits per pixel at 640 by 480 pixels. Then
save your image to a PICT, TIFF, or MacPaint file for use in your favorite
graphics application.
Name = macclub benelux awards 1991
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:macclub benelux awards 1991
Size: 9K Date: 5/11/91 Version:
Description:
Once again, the profile of the Macintosh user in the benelux countries was
the topic of macclub benelux' yearly opinion poll. For the first time
macclub benelux used the electronic way to collect these information: about
8,000 diskcontaining a HyperCard stack with pop up menus were sent to
Macintosh users in the benelux countries. This action met with a good
response since about 2,500 users filled in the electronic questionary.
Owing to this unique method of polling the received data could
automatically be imported into spreadsheets and evaluated.
Name = AMUG Training Expo...
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:AMUG Training Expo...
Size: 4K Date: 5/11/91 Version:
Description:
AMUG's Training Expo... Huge Success!
On May 4, 1991 many great trainers gathered and taught twelve classes for
AMUG members at the Howard Johnsons Plaza hotel. Each class was 2 hours and
over 480 seats were registered for instruction. Subjects that were the most
popular included HyperCard, PageMaker, Illustrator 3.0 and Word. Each of
these classes had 70 - 50 attendees. Other subjects taught include Excel,
Beginners, Intermediate, Works, Networks, FileMaker Pro and Hard Disk
Recovery.
Name = $ NAUGC91 Bulletin #1
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:$ NAUGC91 Bulletin #1
Size: 18K Date: 5/11/91 Version:
Description:
Announcing: Powwow - the 1991 National Apple Users Group Conference (NAUGC)
Friday through Sunday, June 7 through 9, 1991 at the University of
California at Berkeley. Hundreds of Apple II and Macintosh user group
leaders will gather this June to their national conference. At this sixth
annual "gathering of the tribes," leaders will: Discuss how to make their
groups more healthy, profitable, and fun. Learn of industry developments
their members should know about. Share their groups' unique experiences so
others may benefit from them. Explore the possibilities for collaborative
work to help each other.
Name = QC Mar/Apr 91/Entire issue
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:QC Mar/Apr 91/Entire issue
Size: 48K Date: 4/28/91 Version:
Description:
This March/April 1991 issue of Quick Connect from Apple includes fund
raiser ideas, membership drives and Producing Your User Group Newsletter.
Next to meetings, newsletters are the primary way that User Groups stay in
touch with their members. Predictably, newsletters are among the most
costly and labor-intensive services a User Group can provide. To assist
you in maximizing the effectiveness of your group’s communications we’ve
gathered insights and suggestions on how your UG can streamline the
publishing process.
Name = QC Jan/Feb 91/Entire issue
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:QC Jan/Feb 91/Entire issue
Size: 50K Date: 4/28/91 Version:
Description:
This article appeared in the January/February 1991 issue of Quick Connect,
the Newsletter for Apple User Groups. It may be reproduced in other User
Group publications not sold for profit. We require only that credit be
given to The Apple Computer User Group Connection and that we receive a
copy of any publication in which reprinted articles appear. The Apple User
Group Connection, Apple Computer, Inc., 20525 Mariani Avenue, MS: 36/AA,
Cupertino, CA 95014. Issues in this issue concern avoiding burnout, meeting
planning and more.
Name = MUGADMIN AppleLink
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:MUGADMIN AppleLink
Size: 6K Date: 4/28/91 Version:
Description:
Phoenix, Arizona-- April 26, 1991 -- Michael Bean President of the
Arizona Macintosh Users Group has been elected to moderate the MUGADMIN
fidonet echo. The MUGADMIN echo is devoted to supporting User Groups
through the distribution of User Group information including newletter
reviews, software libraries, group promotions, BBS's, group buys, fund
raising ideas, training programs and discussion by User Group leaders of
the issues facing them today. There are over 6,000 fidonet systems world
wide that can connect User Group leaders to MUGADMIN.
Name = New LC 512K VRAM
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:New LC 512K VRAM
Size: 4K Date: 4/25/91 Version:
Description:
March 28, 1991, Austin, Texas - Technology Works announces the 512K VRAM
Module for the LC. The 512K VRAM Module vastly increases the number of
colors that a Macintosh LC can display at any one time on a
monitor.Technology Works 512K VRAM provides up to 32,000 vivid colors on a
Macintosh LC equipped with a Macintosh 12" RGB Display. With a Macintosh
12" Monochrome Display, the 512K VRAM creates up to 256 shades of gray.
Without it you are limited to 16. An LC with an AppleColor High-Resolution
RGB Monitor and Technology Works' 512K VRAM also provides up to 256 colors.
Name = Announcing Stand-Alone Video
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Announcing Stand-Alone Video
Size: 5K Date: 4/21/91 Version:
Description:
Las Vegas, Nevada -- April 15th, 1991 -- Today at the National Association
of Broadcasters show, NewTek launched a stand-alone Mac-compatible Video
Toaster system. The new $3995 Video Toaster is a complete solution for
broadcast quality video production at a revolutionary price. "This new
Video Toaster system is the flagship product we've been working towards
comments Paul Montgomery, NewTek's Vice President, "It makes the complete
Toaster system price less expensive and opens up many new channels of
distribution." The new Video Toaster is file format compatible with many
popular Mac programs.
Name = APDA Self-help Development
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:APDA Self-help Development
Size: 7K Date: 4/21/91 Version:
Description:
CUPERTINO, California—April 15, 1991—Apple Computer, Inc.’s Developer Group
today announced the availability of the “Developer Resource Kit” and
“Getting Started” bundles, cost-effective packages of self-help development
support tools for people new to Macintosh® computer programming. Also
announced today was the availability of AppleLink®, Apple’s online
information and communication network, to any Apple development customer.
These new self-support products are made available from Apple through APDA™
(Apple Programmers and Developers Association).
Name = “Desert Storm” on CD-ROM via
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:“Desert Storm” on CD-ROM via
Size: 6K Date: 4/21/91 Version:
Description:
NEW YORK, N.Y.--TIME magazine will pioneer a new form of publishing with
“Desert Storm: The First Draft of History,” a multimedia magazine on
CD-ROM. The disc, designed to be used with a personal computer, will be
available April 22, 1991. A joint venture between TIME Magazine and Warner
New Media, “Desert Storm” will give readers a week-by-week look at the Gulf
Crisis as covered by TIME, and will include an extraordinary volume of
war-related stories, reports, photographs and maps.
Name = 6 Disc CD-ROM Jukebox $999!!!
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:6 Disc CD-ROM Jukebox $999!!!
Size: 4K Date: 4/06/91 Version:
Description:
6 Disc CD-ROM Jukebox $999!!! Now you can have all of you CD’s on-line
simultaneously! Optical Access International has just released of six disk
CD-ROM subsystem for Macintosh. Access™ CD 6/Pak features a removable 6
disk magazine similar to that of a multiple disc audio CD-player.With a
capacity of more than three gigabytes, Access™ CD 6/Pak is the ultimate
CD-ROM resource when used on a single Macintosh, or across an Appleshare or
TOPS network. All six discs mount on the Macintosh desktop, each with a
unique icon indicating the type of disc being data, audio, or multi-mode.
SuperCache® efficiently manages all six CD-ROM discs allowing you to access
multiple discs as easily as you would a single disc CD-ROM drive.
Name = LC Excelerator
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:LC Excelerator
Size: 4K Date: 3/22/91 Version:
Description:
Dynamac is looking for Apple Certified Dealers, VARs, Education, and
Developers to sell our new line of enhancement products for the LC
computer. The LCPower is performance enhancement board for the Processor
Direct Slot in the LC computer. It provides a 16MHz 68030 and optional
68882 math coprocessor for IIcx performance. It will bring virtual memory
to the LC with System 7.0.
Name = NAUGC91 info
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:NAUGC91 info
Size: 7K Date: 3/22/91 Version:
Description:
NAUGC is the National Apple Users Group Conference, a 3-day gathering of
Macintosh and Apple II UG leaders held annually. Groups gather to talk
about user group management and operation issues, industry topics, building
vendor relationships, and user-advocacy issues.
Name = The MIDI Translator, low-cost
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:The MIDI Translator, low-cost
Size: 4K Date: 3/06/91 Version:
Description:
MENLO PARK, CA February 22, 1991 — Opcode Systems, Inc. has released The
MIDI Translator, a high-quality, low-cost MIDI interface with one MIDI in
and three MIDI outs.
Name = The Book of MIDI, an
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:The Book of MIDI, an
Size: 6K Date: 3/06/91 Version:
Description:
MENLO PARK, CA February 22, 1991 — Opcode Systems, Inc. has released The
Book of MIDI, an interactive HyperCard stack that teaches the user about
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), music, computers, and
synthesizers. MIDI is the standard communication protocol between
synthesizers, computers, and a variety of other electronic instruments and
processors.
Name = Introduces 88MB Removable
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:Introduces 88MB Removable
Size: 5K Date: 2/23/91 Version:
Description:
Sunnyvale, Calif. -- MASS Microsystems™ Inc. (NASDAQ: MMIC) today
announced a new line of removable cartridge drives for Macintosh computers,
the DataPak 88. The DataPak 88 models, which are higher capacity versions
of their award-winning line of DataPak 45MB drives, will provide 88
megabytes of storage on removable cartridge disks from Syquest.
Name = SoundEdit™ 2.0.3.Ships
Path = AMUG CD:AMUG Info:AppleLink:SoundEdit™ 2.0.3.Ships
Size: 6K Date: 2/01/91 Version:
Description:
EMERYVILLE, CA—November 27, 1990—Farallon Computing, Inc. today shipped a
special new package of SoundEdit™ that includes an updated configuration of
the award-winning SoundEdit software and the new MacRecorder® Driver.