RISC User 10:3

January/February 1997

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Contents

Features

Imp Arc Java Jive
We spill the beans about Java, the language which looks set to become a major force in Internet computing
Imp Arc NCs in New Zealand
New Zealand is regarded as an indicator market, and the NC is proving very popular down-under
Imp Arc Oracle Open World
Meanwhile, lots of exciting NC announcements were made at Oracle's show in California recently
Imp Arc It's 3D time!
Giancarlo Castagno rounds off his short series on 3D modelling
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Imp Arc DTP Workshop
This time, our column considers what's involved in laying out a newspaper
Imp Arc Compiler Corner
Thomas Down enthuses about a new set of freeware GNU compilers
Imp Arc Education
Our experts look back over the best releases of 1996, and assess the Xemplar Junior Toolbox
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Imp Arc Working on the Image
Nobilangelo Ceramalus tests out Photodesk's new suite of special effects plug-ins
Imp Arc Pocket Book Write
Mark Moxon presents some hints and tips for getting the most out of the Pocket Book's inbuilt word processor
Imp Arc What's Cooking at Sibelius?
Jonathan Finn, main programmer of Sibelius, tells us what the company has planned for the near future
Imp Arc Toolbox Topics
Tony Howat explains how to use flex to manage records, as demonstrated by his telephone dialler and directory program
Imp Arc ART for ART's Sake
We interview Peter Bondar about RISC OS, Galileo and Acorn's strategy for the future
Imp Arc PC Matters
The problems and benefits of using a PC card with a StrongARM upgrade
Imp Arc Netline
Robin Watts assesses the Web Designer's Toolkit from R-Comp

Reviews

Imp Arc Octopus Caller Display System
Alan Wrigley enthuses over a system that tells him all about who's calling him before the telephone even rings
Imp Arc Multimedia TextEase
Chris Drage thinks that Softease's flexible new multi-purpose utility is the best thing since sliced bread
Imp Arc A CD Collection
In fact, the latest PD CDs aren't seedy at all
Imp Arc Clip-art for All Occasions
Peter Jennings discovers how to brighten up his birthday

Regulars

Imp Arc Editorial
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Imp Arc News
Imp Arc Hints & Tips
Imp Arc Write-Back
Imp Arc Puzzle
Plus solution for puzzle 10:2
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Overall layout of pages for this issue of the magazine
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