TidBITS#202/15-Nov-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:201-225:TidBITS#202/15-Nov-93.cpt 11/15/93 0 14K 11/22/93 TidBITS#202/15-Nov-93 - Apple experiments with new varieties of the Macintosh this month, so we have a report on the Macintosh TV and the Quadra 610, DOS Compatible, which wins the worst name of the year award. Andrew Johnston reviews the powerful and popular BBEdit, Mark Anbinder explains some of the issues behind FirstClass bounces, and readers provide various useful comments, such as international availability of the Color It deal.
TidBITS#201/08-Nov-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:201-225:TidBITS#201/08-Nov-93.cpt 11/8/93 0 15K 11/22/93 TidBITS#201/08-Nov-93 - Ever wondered what those dire-sounding software license agreements mean? Check out Brady Johnson's article on just what you aren't agreeing to. In the more agreeable department, we look at two PowerBook books, including the essential PowerBook Companion, glance briefly at the latest in viruses, peek through a keyhole at the upcoming FoxPro for Macintosh, and reveal the shameful truth about the low-end model of the Quadra 610 (well, OK, it's not that bad).
TidBITS#200/01-Nov-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#200/01-Nov-93.cpt 11/1/93 0 15K 11/20/93 TidBITS#200/01-Nov-93 - So what does John Sculley's new company do? How do you stop those nasty NDN bounces from FirstClass bulletin boards? Where can you snag the new Apple Modem Tool 1.5? Find the answers to these questions in this issue, along with a look at Apple's new pricing scheme, a report on the famed free Color It deal, a review of the Handeze gloves that have significantly helped our RSI problems, and announcements of updates to MacTools and QUED/M.
TidBITS#199/25-Oct-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#199/25-Oct-93.cpt 10/25/93 0 15K 11/10/93 TidBITS#199/25-Oct-93 - So what does John Sculley's new company do? How do you stop those nasty NDN bounces from FirstClass bulletin boards? Where can you snag the new Apple Modem Tool 1.5? Find the answers to these questions in this issue, along with a look at Apple's new pricing scheme, a report on the famed free Color It deal, a review of the Handeze gloves that have significantly helped our RSI problems, and announcements of updates to MacTools and QUED/M.
TidBITS#198/18-Oct-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#198/18-Oct-93.cpt 10/18/93 0 14K 10/28/93 TidBITS#198/18-Oct-93 - Apple promises future PowerPC upgrades for specific Macintoshes, announces that they turned a small profit last quarter, and officially terminates its relationship with John Sculley. Filling out the issue, we have the latest on Adam's Internet book including a letter from the publisher, and a call for sumex mirror sites to form a central registry. Finally, Matt Neuburg continues his detailed look at outliners, this time exploring Symantec's saurian MORE. Topics - MailBITS/18-Oct-93, PowerPC-Ready, Files on the Internet, Letter from Hayden, MORE, Dinosaur and Reviews/18-Oct-93.
TidBITS#197/11-Oct-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#197/11-Oct-93.cpt 10/11/93 0 15K 10/28/93 TidBITS#197/11-Oct-93 - Apple throws more software into the pot with LaserWriter 8.1.1 and the System Update 2.0.1, the latter of which replaces the Hardware System Update 1.0 and 2.0, and of course with the release of System 7 Pro, which includes PowerTalk, AppleScript, and QuickTime. Dale Southard reviews the PSI PowerModem IV, Akimbo updates FullWrite, we look at some Newton synonyms, and I announce the creation of ftp.tidbits.com, although you may still have to use the IP number.
TidBITS#196/04-Oct-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#196/04-Oct-93.cpt 10/4/93 0 15K 10/28/93 TidBITS#196/04-Oct-93 - The Newton remains in the news, with Apple putting the automatic update process in place so you can call an 800 number to upgrade the OS to 1.04. I take a brief spin through many of the Internet Newton resources and review PBTools, a truly elegant PowerBook utility. Finally, readers chime in with their concerns about Apple's seemingly self-destructive marketing techniques - is there a conspiracy involved? Where's Oliver Stone when you need him? Topics - MailBITS/04-Oct-93, Natives Restless Over Proliferation, Newton Electronic Updates, Newton Internet Resources, The PowerBook Purist and Reviews/04-Oct-93.
TidBITS#195/27-Sep-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#195/27-Sep-93.cpt 9/27/93 0 14K 10/28/93 TidBITS#195/27-Sep-93 - New Macs once again grace the electrons of this issue, with details on the Quadra 605, the LC 475, and the Duo 250 and 270c, not to mention an infinite number of strangely numbered Performas. The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh hits the shelves and is also available for direct ordering at discount for TidBITS readers. Finally, Wolfgang Naegeli reports on PowerTalk, and the AudioVision video input port turns out not to be live. Topics - MailBITS/27-Sep-93, PowerBook 165 & 145B Plus Pack, The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh, The Proliferation Continues, PowerTalk Arrives, and Reviews/27-Sep-93.
EFFO.5.4.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFO.5.4.cpt 5.4 0 10K 10/27/93 EFFO.5.4 - Victory in the Steve Jackson Games Case, EFF Pioneer Award Winners for 1993. Issues for K-12 Access to the Internet.
EFFO.5.3.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFO.5.3.cpt 5.3 0 7K 10/27/93 EFFO.5.3 - Volume 5 Number 3 of the Electronic Frontier Foundations online newsletter. In this issue, Representative Markey, chair of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications addresses computer executives re: the importance of their getting involved in the upcoming legislation on the national telecomm infrastructure. Also, a brief overview of EFF's funding policy.
EFFO.5.2.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFO.5.2.cpt 5.2 0 7K 10/27/93 EFFO.5.2 - Volume 5 Number 2 of the online newsletter of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In this issue, an update of the precedent-setting suit against the Secret Service on behalf of Steve Jackson Games. Plus contact information for some regional groups of online activists.
EFFector3.03.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector3.03.cpt 3.0.3 0 14K 10/27/93 EFFector3.03 - EFFector3.03 8/24/92, the Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contents: THE EFF AND THE FBI: Two Letters; ONE BBSCON REPORTS; At Play in the Field of the Boards; Dueling BBSCONS.
EFFector3.02.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector3.02.cpt 3.02 0 6K 10/27/93 EFFector3.02 - EFFector3.02, 8/19/92, the Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contents: GETTING A HANDLE ON THE FUTURE OF NSFNET by Andrew Blau (blau@eff.org) A Report on the July 23 Meeting of the Communications Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
EFFector.3.09.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector.3.09.cpt 3.0.9 0 11K 10/27/93 EFFector.3.09 - EFFector 3.09, 11/9/92. The Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contents - Computer Spies by Mitch Kapor; Building Blocks as Stumbling Blocks:a Commentary on the 15th NCSC, by Rebecca Mercuri; This Old DOS.
Effector.3.08.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:Effector.3.08.cpt 3.0.8 0 14K 10/27/93 Effector.3.08 - EFFector 3.08 11/4/02. The Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contents - A TECHNOLOGY POLICY FOR AMERICA Six Broad Initiatives by Bill Clinton (September, 1991). This information may be coming to you post-election, but it's important to know what our President-elect is thinking. Write your Congressperson! Your opinions are valuable.
EFFector.3.06.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector.3.06.cpt 3.0.6 0 12K 10/27/93 EFFector 3.06 - The online journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. A Guide to EFF Legal Services; EFF Testimony on Digital Privacy as Given by David Farber; What EFF Did on Your Summer Vacation.
EFFector Online v2n.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector Online v2n.cpt 2.0 0 17K 10/27/93 EFFector Online v2n - Volume 2, Number 8, the April 17, 1992 edition of the newsletter EFFector, the Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. This edition contains an editorial on the FBI-DOJ Initiative, digital communications, a report from EFF's ISDN laboratory and an article on affordable ISDN networks. IMPORTANT READING for anyone concerned about the continued freedom of use of electronic communications. FREEWARE.
EFFector 5.01.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector 5.01.cpt 5.0.1 0 13K 10/27/93 EFFector 5.01 - EFFector 5.01 2/5/93, the online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In this issue: three perspectives of a two-day meeting in Atlanta between EFF and representatives of regional groups of grassroots networking activists. This past January 23rd and 24th, 11 members of the electronic community met in Atlanta with members of the staff and board of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The meeting lasted a day and a half, with topics of discussion including EFF's recent organizational restructuring and how groups serving the electronic community can work together to be more effective.
EFFector 4.0.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFFector 4.0.cpt 4.0 0 10K 10/27/93 EFFector 4.0 - EFFector Online 4.0 12/11/92; the journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contents - Gilmore vs NSA the Crypto Anarchist Manifesto; 2nd Pioneer Awards Deadline Looms.
EFF4.04.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFF4.04.cpt 4.0.4 0 26K 10/27/93 EFF4.04 - EFFector 4.04, 12/24/92; the Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
EFF1.3.0.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:EFF1.3.0.cpt 1.3 0 742K 10/27/93 EFF1.3.0 - EFFector1.0 ->3.00,the Online Journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contains the EFF journal for 1.00 through 3.00.
Eff.3.05.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:EFF:Eff.3.05.cpt 3.0.5 0 14K 10/27/93 EFFector 3.05 9/17/92 - the online journal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Contents: A Guide to EFF Legal Services; EFF Testimony on Digital Privacy as Given by David Farber; What EFF Did on Your Summer Vacation.
TidBITS#194/20-Sep-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#194/20-Sep-93.cpt 9/20/93 0 15K 9/29/93 TidBITS#194/20-Sep-93 - Numerous comments, tips, and announcements (After Dark, anyone?) fill the first part of this issue. Akif Eyler's Easy View wins the 1993 MacUser Shareware Award for Text Tools. Apple announces the Apple Workgroup Server 95 Tune-Up and combines the Newton Connection Kit and Connection Pro Kit into a single package. Finally, I look at Conflict Catcher II, the essential extension manager that actually catches conflicts. This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by APS Technologies - Makers of hard drives, tape drives, memory, and accessories.
TidBITS#193/13-Sep-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#193/13-Sep-93.cpt 9/13/93 0 15K 9/21/93 TidBITS#193/13-Sep-93 - This issue comes chock full of news about Adam's new book, InterNews 1.0 (a slick MacTCP newsreader from Dartmouth), new system software for the Newton, information on developing for the Newton, and Rupert Murdoch buying Delphi. Finally, you'll find additional details about various energy saving utilities, more problems with the Apple Adjustable Keyboard, and thoughts about what kind of service you can expect from a solvent Apple dealer. This issue of TidBITS is sponsored in part by APS Technologies.
TidBITS#192/06-Sep-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#192/06-Sep-93.cpt 9/6/93 0 15K 9/16/93 TidBITS#192/06-Sep-93 - News from Apple this week includes a request for feedback from ex-32-bit Enabler users, updated free utilities that all Macintosh users should have, and a fix for some LaserWriter NTR bugs. Digging through the Macworld information pile, I glance at some of the small products that make the Mac fun. Finally, if you're confused and irritated about the scatterbrained Macintosh product line, check out my editorial entitled Proliferation Polemic. This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by APS Technologies - 800/443-4199 - Makers of hard drives, tape drives, memory, and accessories.
TidBITS#191/30-AUG-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#191/30-AUG-93.cpt 8/30/93 0 15K 9/10/93 TidBITS#191/30-AUG-93 - This issue offers news about DarkStar, an energy saving utility, an update to Gatekeeper (but no new virus, thankfully), a new QuickMail gateway, Newton MessagePad sales, a few AV Mac corrections, and, finally, an in-depth review of IN CONTROL, a powerful and flexible outliner mismarketed as a To Do List manager. This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by - APS Technologies -- 800/443-4199 -- Makers of hard drives, tape drives, memory, and accessories.
TidBITS#190/23-Aug-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#190/23-Aug-93.cpt 8/23/93 0 15K 9/01/93 TidBITS#190/23-Aug-93 - This week we bring you a thoughtful article about copy-protected MIDI software, an overview of the new Centris 660 AV and Quadra 840 AV, some humorous notes for people who do telephone technical support, and we continue our multi-part Newton series with a look inside the MessagePad. This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by APS Technologies, makers of hard drives, tape drives, memory, and accessories.
TidBITS#189/16-Aug-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#189/16-Aug-93.cpt 8/16/93 0 15K 8/26/93 TidBITS#189/16-Aug-93 - This week we have information about free software that makes LaserWriter Pros snooze, more on mysterious Duo shutdowns, unfortunate news about attaching an AudioVision monitor to a Quadra 840AV, additional details on the Prodigy gateway, more on PageMaker 5.0 with a clarification of last week's mention, news about a possible bug with overtraining the MessagePad's handwriting recognition, and the start of a multi-part, technical look at the Newton. This issue of TidBITS sponsored in part by APS Technologies, 800/443-4199, Makers of hard drives, tape drives, memory, and accessories.
TidBITS#188/09-Aug-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#188/09-Aug-93.cpt 8/9/93 0 15K 8/20/93 TidBITS#188/09-Aug-93 - Macworld Boston news abounds this issue with an in-depth look at the concepts and analysis surrounding Apple's newest and coolest device, the Newton MessagePad. Mark Anbinder provides his annual Macworld superlatives article, and we look at a new company spun off from CE Software, PrairieSoft. Finally, although merely a MailBIT, it's important to note that the Newton MessagePad won't officially ship for several weeks so don't bug your dealer until then.
TidBITS#187/02-Aug-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#187/02-Aug-93.cpt 8/2/93 0 14K 8/11/93 TidBITS#187/02-Aug-93 - Roy McDonald's article on software acceleration spawned numerous interesting comments, and other bits of note include changes in three Internet gateways, AOL, Prodigy, and GEnie. We also have a look at Claris's new strategy, some notes on handwriting recognition and communication on the first Newton, and finally, an article detailing how to make MacsBug automatically reboot your server when the server crashes.
TidBITS#186/26-Jul-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#186/26-Jul-93.cpt 7/26/93 0 14K 8/03/93 TidBITS#186/26-Jul-93 - This week brings several corrections and clarifications of previous articles, RAM prices increasing, the pen-based PowerBook project disappearing, and the postponement of the online Congressional hearing. In the rumor department, Apple releases another hardware update and Prodigy appears on the Internet. Finally, Roy McDonald of Connectix anchors the issue with a thoughtful paper on software acceleration.
TidBITS#185/19-Jul-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#185/19-Jul-93.cpt 7/19/93 0 15K 7/28/93 TidBITS#185/19-Jul-93 - Apple layoffs and Microseed's dropping Rival - where will it end? Not with the Newton or the PowerPC, that's for sure, and we have more details on those two hot topics. Bill Seitz reports on PC Expo, Matt Neuburg comments on censorship on the Internet in New Zealand, and we take a long look at how the Internet is worming its way into government at the level of elected officials. Topics include - MailBITS, Apple Layoffs, Centris/Quadra/PowerPC Notes, MessagePad Trickles In, Rival Changes Hands, PC Expo Comments, Letter from the Antipodes-Censorship on the Internet, The Internet Goes to Washington and Reviews/17-Jul-93.
TidBITS#184/12-Jul-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#184/12-Jul-93.cpt 7/12/93 0 14K 7/22/93 TidBITS#184/12-Jul-93 - Matt Neuburg returns to rescind some of the negative points he made about the Now Utilities 4.0.1 when it came out last year, and Rick Sutcliffe editorializes on the future of distribution in the Information Age. In the practical world, James Brigman offers tips and information about refilling DeskWriter cartridges, we announce a prototype setext viewer for Unix, and lots of other bits about SCSI, ZipIt, Communicate Lite, ClarisWorks, and QM-PAGE.
TidBITS#183/05-Jul-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#183/05-Jul-93.cpt 7/5/93 0 14K 7/15/93 TidBITS#183/05-Jul-93 - This week we welcome our latest sponsor, APS, and tell you how to find the most recent deals on APS offerings. We also examine volume II of Pacific HiTech's Info-Mac CD-ROM, which has grown significantly in size and features. Other articles include more details on the upcoming PowerPCs, a solution to a thoroughly confusing PowerBook problem, and a look at Abbate's VideoToolkit, which provides some interesting capabilities with a Mac and video hardware. Topics - MailBITS/05-Jul-93, APS Sponsorship, PowerPC Clarification, Info-Mac CD-ROM II, Empowering Your Duo, VideoToolkit Explained, Reviews/05-Jul-93.
TidBITS#182/28-Jun-93.c Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#182/28-Jun-93.c 182 0 15K 7/07/93 TidBITS#182/28-Jun-93 - Well, what is the PowerPC and should I wait? Good question, and we try to answer it this issue. We also have a look at Fifth Generation Systems' excellent CopyDoubler 2.0, FWB's CD-ROM Toolkit, the shareware ZipIt compression program, information on speeding up file sharing startup, and how to learn more about the PowerPC on AppleLink.
TidBITS#181/21-Jun-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#181/21-Jun-93.cpt 6/21/93 0 15K 7/01/93 TidBITS#181/21-Jun-93 - Read on for news of Apple's troubles and John Sculley's partial resignation, followed by Bill Dickson's look at Xtras for System 7, an interesting attempt at avoiding standard software distribution methods. Jeff Needleman illuminates a subject we've never understood up to now, sharing SCSI devices between Macs and PCs, and finally, a look at why those PowerBook 170 screens break when you swear you weren't playing Postal Worker Volleyball with it in the back room. Topics include - MailBITS/21-Jun-93, Sculley Steps Down, Xtras for System 7, SCSI Double Agents, PowerBook 170 Screams, er, Screens Reviews/21-Jun-93.
TidBITS#180/14-Jun-93.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#180/14-Jun-93.etx.cpt 6/14/93 0 14K 6/17/93 TidBITS#180/14-Jun-93 - Matt Neuburg's investigation into Inspiration 4.0 and other outliners anchors this issue, aided by Mark Anbinder's article on the Newton and some competition from EO. We also have bits about the Color Classic, one possible punishment for deterring computer crime, the correct pin-outs for the standard hardware handshaking cable, and look at a new Apple rebate program that will be popular with users but potentially a problem for some dealers.Topics - MailBITS/14-Jun-93, Waiting for Newton, Rebate Sparks Controversy, Inspiration 4.0: Outliners and Me Reviews/14-Jun-93
TidBITS#178/31-May-93 Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#178/31-May-93 178 0 15K 6/15/93 TidBITS#178/31-May-93 - Our three-part article on MIDI concludes this week, and the week also brings news of Apple dropping prices, information on how to solve weird QMS-PS 410 printing problems, a look at AppleCare Premium, and a review of ARA Commander, a client package for AppleTalk Remote Access which does a better job than Apple's software and has a feature even the author didn't know about.
TidBITS#177/17-May-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#177/17-May-93.cpt 177 0 14K 5/31/93 TidBITS#177/17-May-93 - This week brings the second of our three part look at MIDI, so watch for the exciting conclusion in two weeks. What? Two weeks? A season cliffhanger? That's right, we're moving and not having a phone line next Monday will prevent us from publishing an issue. We also have bits on having a Performa repaired at an Apple dealer and Easy View 2.32's hiding spots. Finally, Mark Millard reviews Tex-Edit, a free text editor with some nice features.
TidBITS#176/10-May-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:176-200:TidBITS#176/10-May-93.cpt 176 0 13K 5/22/93 TidBITS#176/10-May-93 - We present the first of our three-part look at MIDI on the Macintosh, so pay attention if you've ever wondered about music on the Mac. This week also brings the release of the latest and greatest version of Easy View, a look at a strange modem problem and its solution, and the scoop on how an FPU (floating point unit or math coprocessor) interacts with the LC III. Finally, information on how to get a free Microsoft Mail to SMTP gateway.
TidBITS#175/03-May-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#175/03-May-93.cpt 175 0 14K 5/14/93 TidBITS#175/03-May-93 - This week starts with Apple's announcement of the Japanese Language Kit, a programmer's After Dark module contest, PowerBooks on the space shuttle, and a warning about using two TelePort modems at once. Most importantly, we review the excellent Toner Tuner, which saves toner on each printout, look at how to be more environmentally gentle in your computer use, and investigate a strange problem affecting Quadra 800 users with 16 MB SIMMs.
TidBITS#174/26-Apr-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#174/26-Apr-93.cpt 174 0 15K 5/14/93 TidBITS#174/26-Apr-93 - Lots of little bits this week, including comments, corrections, and tips about System 7. Mark Anbinder covers the malicious INIT-M virus along with an excellent offer for a MS Mail/Internet gateway that expires at the end of the week. On the lighter side we have Ian Feldman's intriguing list of fiction set in computer or programming environments. Finally, a look into the future at the PowerBook 145B, the next cheap PowerBook, and what it means for Apple.
TidBITS#173/19-Apr-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#173/19-Apr-93.cpt 173 0 14K 4/30/93 TidBITS#173/19-Apr-93 - This issue of TidBITS brings an encore to our popular issue #104, which focused on System 7. This time we have a bunch more System 7 frequently asked questions and answers, along with an editorial on the virtues of the now-obsolete Quadra 700, a report on a nasty and long-standing bug in the Hierarchical Filing System, neat tricks with internal CD-ROM drives, and a passel of MailBITS, including one especially for PowerBook 100 and Duo owners.
TidBITS#172/12-Apr-93.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#172/12-Apr-93.etx.cpt 172 0 14K 4/21/93 TidBITS#172/12-Apr-93 - We present a PowerBook-heavy issue this week, with a look back at the real story behind the PowerBook 100 and a hopefully instructive investigation of a weird Duo troubleshooting problem. We also have an announcement of a new virus, a bit on Macintosh Easy Open (which eases opening foreign file types) in MacLinkPlus, and finally, a review of CMaster, Jersey Scientific's extension to Symantec's THINK C.
TidBITS#170/29-Mar-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#170/29-Mar-93.cpt 170 0 15K 4/12/93 TidBITS#170/29-Mar-93 - New Macs? Yup, but the Apple Workgroup Servers may not knock your socks off. David Blatner's essential "Desktop Publisher's Survival Kit" from Peachpit Press stands a better chance. We also have two reports from user group land, including a new Internet SIG of the Boston Computer Society, and a sad story of online unpleasantness. Digital sex crops up again, and if you think that's exciting, check out the new Apple Internet Router upgrade. Whee!
TidBITS#169/22-Mar-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:151-175:TidBITS#169/22-Mar-93.cpt 169 0 15K 4/09/93 TidBITS#169/22-Mar-93 - A look at the murky world of Apple repair anchors this issue, and supporting topics include a report about mouse button problems, a review of Peachpit Press's "Silicon Mirage," various and sundry SyQuest drive news, an announcement of upcoming events put on by an email-accessible computer bookstore, and a number of useful notes about new Apple servers, the LC III, and a Duo 230/PowerPoint 3.0 conflict.
TidBITS#168/15-Mar-93.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:151-175:TidBITS#168/15-Mar-93.etx.cpt 0 14K 3/26/93 TidBITS#168/15-Mar-93 - TidBITS goes international this week, with news of a free Italian extension that activates the delete forward key on extended keyboards, the announcement of "Caring For Your Wrists," a file we distributed to the world at large for free to help prevent repetitive stress injuries, a report on the latest update to Nisus that makes it even more language-savvy, and a great article from Tig Tillinghast looking at problems with overseas software prices.
TidBITS#167/08-Mar-93.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:151-175:TidBITS#167/08-Mar-93.etx.cpt 0 14K 3/26/93 TidBITS#167/08-Mar-93 - The 32-bit Enabler seems to have trouble enabling various systems - read on for details. Also, MBS Technologies offers free file synchronization programs to World Trade Center companies, Apple changes a PowerBook 165c configuration, Pythaeus relates problems with internal CD-ROM drives, Eric Anderson passes on Duo 210 observations (along with a note about free Duo keyboard replacements!), and finally, comments from our modem issue.
TidBITS#166/01-Mar-93.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:151-175:TidBITS#166/01-Mar-93.etx.cpt 0 14K 3/26/93 TidBITS#166/01-Mar-93 - New Enablers, new SIMM standards, new viruses, new antiviral utilities - where will it all end? Not with Apple certainly, and we have two articles looking at the new Adjustable Keyboard and the furor surrounding it. We also have a full list of current System Enablers, an article on the PowerBook/DOS Companion package, and finally, some juicy Apple rumors about new machines, digital cameras, and new versions of the System software.
TidBITS#165/22-Feb-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:151-175:TidBITS#165/22-Feb-93.cpt 165 0 14K 3/26/93 TidBITS#165/22-Feb-93 - This week we look more closely at component level repair and whether or not it is reasonable to expect Apple to do it, report on a deal from Connectix that, in an unusual move, is only open to users of online services, and present much-awaited benchmarks on the just-released machines, again from Tom Thompson and BYTE Labs. Also, those of you on the Internet can check out parts of "The Internet Companion," available via anonymous FTP.
TidBITS#164/15-Feb-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#164/15-Feb-93.cpt 164 0 14K 2/23/93 TidBITS#164/15-Feb-93 - This issue ranges widely, from a warning about our recently published ATM hack to a look at a pending lawsuit against Microsoft for thoroughly unpleasant behavior. Also check out reviews of four Internet books, the free Macintosh Hardware System Update and a MODE32-like Enabler, an upgrade to AppleShare 3.0.1, CE's Test Drive program for user groups, humorous notes from Macworld SF, and an open letter concerning Apple's questionable policy on repair parts.
TidBITS#163/Modems.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#163/Modems.cpt 163 0 12K 2/23/93 TidBITS#163/Modems - In this special issue, we present our general modem discussion (at least enough so you can judge among modems that have impressive sounding, but misleading, specs) and review two popular v.everything modems, the Practical Peripherals PM14400FXSA and the Supra's SupraFAXModem v.32bis. They're both inexpensive, capable, and reliable (although that's not to say that other modems may not be equally as good).
TidBITS#162/08-Feb-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#162/08-Feb-93.cpt 162 0 14K 2/16/93 TidBITS#162/08-Feb-93 - We have the last of the news from Macworld Expo this week, with information on PageMaker 5.0. We also have an article about new products for Wallpaper from Thought I Could, useful System 7.1 enabler information, upgrade information for Canadians who want System 7.1, news of new low-end LaserWriters, yet another ATM hack, and finally, a long-awaited table of benchmarks from BYTE Labs and Tom Thompson.
TidBITS#161/01-Feb-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#161/01-Feb-93.cpt 161 0 14K 2/16/93 TidBITS#161/01-Feb-93 - It's been an eventful week. The TidBITS Forum on CompuServe opened and Apple took HyperCard back from Claris and added it to the Developer Tools group. We have the scoop on why the Apple Color Printer is so lame, specs on new Macs due out in a few weeks, lower prices on older Macs, an article on executives shuffling all over the place, and news of an innovative marketing program for CE Software's QuicKeys.
TidBITS#160/25-Jan-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#160/25-Jan-93.cpt 160 0 14K 2/05/93 TidBITS#160/25-Jan-93 - This week brings news of a new, object-oriented database from Mainstay; Connectix's better implementation of virtual memory; and responses to our booth bimbo and pornography articles. In honor of the issue number, we have a PowerBook 160 tip; Chris Johnson releases Gatekeeper 1.2.7; and Craig O'Donnell passes on some cacophonous notes on Macintosh sound. Internet users check out the searchable TidBITS archive available on the WAIS!
TidBITS#159/18-Jan-93.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#159/18-Jan-93.etx.cpt 159 0 15K 1/28/93 TidBITS#159/18-Jan-93 - We continue with coverage of Macworld Expo, focussing this time on the seamy underside of the show. That's right, booth bimbos! Madonna's "Sex" it's not, but we also look at the rapidly growing crop of adult CD-ROMs. In more mundane Macworld news, we have an article on Apple's new printers and scanner, a short review of Now Up-to-Date 2.0, and clarifications of earlier articles on the IIvx and A/UX, the Video Toaster, and the FirstClass BBS deals.
TidBITS#158/11-Jan-93.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#158/11-Jan-93.cpt 158 0 14K 1/27/93 TidBITS#158/11-Jan-93 - Macworld Expo news here! We have our informal awards, focussing on products like Retrospect 2.0, StuffIt Deluxe, The Journeyman Project, and Envisio's SmartStack. We look more closely at Apple's Adjustable Keyboard and MAXA's Alert, which promises to fix all your problems automatically. Also check out a new Trojan report and a note from the author of Gatekeeper along with Mel Martinez's clever method of integrating Nisus and Expressionist with QuicKeys.
TidBITS#156/14-Dec-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#156/14-Dec-92.cpt 156 0 15K 12/23/92 TidBITS#156/14-Dec-92 - We have two types of articles this week. First comes urgent items like Frederic Rinaldi's Trojan report, a short-lived offer for a free AppleLink CD, and an equally short-lived deal on Aldus Personal Press. Then we have a bunch of reviews covering fun programs such as Wordtris, Super Tetris, Maelstrom, Lemmings, Hellcats, Falcon, Star Trek: The Screen Saver, and the quirky, HyperCard-based Beyond Cyberpunk, an interactive hypertext.
TidBITS#155/07-Dec-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#155/07-Dec-92.cpt 155 0 15K 12/23/92 TidBITS#155/07-Dec-92 - Three reviews this week, one of an upgrade to the excellent Easy View browser for TidBITS and other text files, one of Aldus's powerful new IntelliDraw package, and one of Craig O'Donnell's bodacious book, Cool Mac Sounds. Short notes on Apple's massive order backlog, the missing Omega SANE, QuickTime 1.5, a potential problem with the Duos, and a conflict between XPress 3.0 and the HP DeskWriter 550C round out the issue. Look for game reviews next week!
TidBITS#154/30-Nov-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#154/30-Nov-92.cpt 154 0 14K 12/23/92 TidBITS#154/30-Nov-92 - Psst! Wanna free gateway from FirstClass or Microsoft Mail to QuickMail? Read on for the details and the catch. We also have the promised full review of UserLand's Frontier scripting package, a look at some of Apple's multifarious directions, and two good support stories - one about APS and one from Global Village that promises online support.
TidBITS#153/23-Nov-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:151-175:TidBITS#153/23-Nov-92.cpt 153 0 13K 12/23/92 TidBITS#153/23-Nov-92 - This week we have news about important updates to THINK C and FileMaker Pro 2.0, a note about a procedure that makes that new HP LaserJet 4M print correctly, a good buy on ClarisWorks and Quicken, and reviews of two snazzy programs, the shareware Frontier Runtime from UserLand Software and the freeware MacEuclid, an innovative hypertext program.
TidBITS#152/16-Nov-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:Tidbits:151-175:TidBITS#152/16-Nov-92.cpt 152 0 14K 12/23/92 TidBITS#152/16-Nov-92 - Great reviews this week, including Now Utilities 4.0.1 and Rich Wolfson's excellent book, The PowerBook Companion. Other articles include news of an updater for Word 5.1, WordPerfect buying BeagleWorks, a great way to roll your own Portable DeskWriter, and a tip that could avoid serious hair-pulling for tech support people. Read on, or forever be woefully uninformed!
TidBITS#151/09-Nov-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:Tidbits:151-175:TidBITS#151/09-Nov-92.cpt 151 0 15K 11/14/92 TidBITS#151/09-Nov-92 - This issue overflows with a review of WriteNow 3.0, the syllabus for a free online course, "Navigating the Internet," and an alternative view of the Duo. We also crammed in some short announcements, including news of Disk First Aid 7.1, which fixes the disappearing files and folders bug, a letter about font clone piracy, and a warning for CPU users who have a just-released PowerBook. Tune in next week for all the great stuff that wouldn't fit!
TidBITS#150/02-Nov-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#150/02-Nov-92.cpt 150 0 14K 11/06/92 TidBITS#150/02-Nov-92 - November brings news of MODE32's partial incompatibility with System 7.1, more concerns about Performa support, a look at two thoroughly fun books on After Dark, and news of several more useful Internet services for gatewayed users. Rounding out the issue is an excellent review of the heavily-tweaked FileMaker Pro 2.0 from FileMaker consultant Charles Wheeler.
TidBITS#148/19-Oct-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#148/19-Oct-92.cpt 148 0 14K 10/31/92 TidBITS#148/19-Oct-92 - Industry stories on hard drive prices and the PowerBook 100 phenomenon anchor this issue, which starts off with some comments on our KeyFonts review, covers some new CD-ROMs of several major Internet archives, passes on the good news that AppleShare 3.0.1 will work with QuickMail Server 2.5.x, and finally takes a look at the Internet gateway to America Online and the brand new TidBITS library there.
TidBITS#147/AppleIntros.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:126-150:TidBITS#147/AppleIntros.cpt 147 0 13K 10/27/92 TidBITS#147/AppleIntros - We started writing an article about Apple's new stuff, and it took hold and grew into a full special issue. Past issues contain some of the basic information about the new machines and policies as well, so we held ourselves to writing about new topics and details unknown until this point. This is good stuff, so read on if you want to understand Apple's new machines and software. Topics, Apple Introduces New Hardware and Software, Macintosh PowerBook Duos, PowerBook 160 and 180, PowerBook 160 and 180 RAM Issue, Macintosh IIvi and IIvx, Macintosh Color Display, AppleCD 300, System 7.1, QuickTime 1.5, New List Prices.
TidBITS#146/12-Oct-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:126-150:TidBITS#146/12-Oct-92.cpt 0 15K 10/26/92 TidBITS#146 - This week we clarify the DeskWriter 550C's print mechanism and talk briefly about the possibility of a portable version of the DeskWriter. Mark Anbinder reports on the MBDF virus authors' sentences, Mark Nutter contributes a review of a package of 100 fonts, and we venture into the political arena with an editorial on how the presidential campaign looks from the high tech perspective. Topics: MailBITS/12-Oct-92, APDA Moves, DeskWriter Comments, MBDF Culprits Sentenced, Reviews/12-Oct-92, MacUser Oops, 100 Fonts for $49, MacPolitik, Reviews/12-Oct-92
TidBITS#145/05-Oct-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#145/05-Oct-92.cpt 0 14K 10/14/92 TidBITS#145/05-Oct-92 - The Duo debate continues and we present the first 7.1 tip for early birds. Printer mavens will like HP's new dual cartridge color DeskWriter, NEC has a new driver for the CDR-74 that solves some problematic conflicts, we figure out just how Performa users will re-install system software since they don't get bundled system disks, and finally, a review of a rare book on tech support.
TidBITS#144/28-Sep-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#144/28-Sep-92.cpt 0 14K 10/14/92 TidBITS#144/28-Sep-92 - It seems that PowerBooks are all the rage these days, and we have news on the upcoming PowerBook Duos, along with a report on how Apple handles the PowerBook 100 Rework program and an article about GCC's new WriteMove II portable printer. In other news, Apple prices drop even further, sumex holds a bake sale (not really), and you should stay on the lookout for a new 13" color monitor from Apple that tastes great and is less filling.
TidBITS#143/21-Sep-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:126-150:TidBITS#143/21-Sep-92.cpt 0 14K 10/09/92 TidBITS#143/21-Sep-92 - This week brings news of fixes, upgrades, reworks, and refunds, so pay attention if you use a PowerBook 100, a 8*24 GC Video Card, HyperCard 2.1, a SuperMac hard drive, or a Macintosh Portable. We also quench a rumor about the StyleWriter's demise, analyze Apple's policy of charging for System 7.1, peek at the new Apple Catalog, and just for fun, crack open an HFS Easter Egg.
TidBITS#142/14-Sep-92.etx.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:126-150:TidBITS#142/14-Sep-92.etx.cpt 142 0 14K 9/24/92 TidBITS#142/14-Sep-92 - Gobs of great stuff this week, including a report on the just-released Performas! Also (deep breath), a bug in Internet email on CompuServe, news about Apple discontinuing more items, an upgrade for PowerPort/V.32 owners, a report from France about the new 4D, news about who will repair DataFrame hard disks, how to really do customer service, and finally, lower prices on Macs and a package of fonts from Apple!
TidBITS#141/07-Sep-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:Tidbits:126-150:TidBITS#141/07-Sep-92.cpt 141 0 14K 9/19/92 TidBITS#141/07-Sep-92 - Hot off the phone lines comes Mark Anbinder's report on the MBDF authors pleading guilty! We also have the details on how IBM managed full-screen, 30 frame per second video on the Ultimedia, a report of a net tizzy over utilities removed from Now Utilities 4.0, notes from the bargain-hunting Murph Sewall on the Abaton Scan 300/Color, and finally, the second installment of our Gateways series.
TidBITS#140/31-Aug-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBits:126-150:TidBITS#140/31-Aug-92.cpt 140 0 13K 9/19/92 TidBITS#140/31-Aug-92 - First, the mundane but useful, with an important tip for Excel users, a clarification about Conflict Catcher, a new 32-user license for A/UX, and a report of the imminent demise of the Portable battery supply. Following that comes the cool stuff, a neat in-ear speaker and microphone (i.e. telephone) that works via bone conduction, some MacDraw Pro 1.5 speed benchmarks, and Microsoft and Tandy's answer to Commodore's CDTV.
TidBITS#139/24-Aug-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#139/24-Aug-92.cpt 0 14K 9/04/92 TidBITS#139/24-Aug-92 - A varied catch this issue, starting with quick notes about Morph, Excel 4.0, and European Macintosh distribution, and continuing with an interesting article on gray market mail order vendors. We have a few more notes from Macworld about neat new products from Voyager and new items from Casady & Greene, and an article on how IBM may be close on the heels of QuickTime. Finally, the VRAM conundrum!
TidBITS#138/17-Aug-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#138/17-Aug-92.cpt 138 0 14K 9/04/92 TidBITS#138/17-Aug-92 - Check out the hottest hardware and software from Macworld Boston, ShareVision's $1500 video-conferencing system and Gryphon's $149 image morphing program, Morph. Eric Schlegel shares more information on WorldScript, and we look at what's coming to the PowerBook line this fall, along with a quick peek at the best PowerBook gadgets from Macworld and the second part of Mark Anbinder's piece on System 7.1 technologies.
TidBITS#137/10-Aug-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#137/10-Aug-92.cpt 137 0 15K 8/22/92 TidBITS#137/10-Aug-92 - What do you think we'd write about? Macworld Boston, of course, and we have so much to say that the Macworld articles will keep coming for another few issues. This first issue brings you Mark Anbinder's superlatives of the show and the first half of his discussion of Apple's new system software technologies. We also managed to sneak in a brief bit about the conclusion of the Apple/Microsoft suit and a review of Connectix PowerBook Utilities.
TidBITS#136/03-Aug-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#136/03-Aug-92.cpt 136 0 14K 8/22/92 TidBITS#136/03-Aug-92 - For TidBITS readers, the hottest program of the week is Akif Eyler's Easy View 2.1, a snazzy viewer for TidBITS. Other news this week includes an analysis of the recent Apple/Microsoft love-fest, an anti-virus author for hire, an explanation of what happened to the well-regarded mail order firm Maya, and for some relaxing reading, a review of Robert X. Cringely's "Accidental Empires," a thoroughly enjoyable book about the computer industry.
TidBITS#133/13-Jul-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITs:126-150:TidBITS#133/13-Jul-92.cpt 133 0 15K 7/28/92 TidBITS#133/13-Jul-92 - brings you even more on neat Internet services, and the final word from Hyoward Honasen on Excel 4.0, along with an important warning about saving from Excel. For those of you with monstrous TIFF files, you might consider the new Pinnacle Micro 650 MB magneto-optical drive, but you also might read about what's wrong with Pinnacle's ads. Check out next week's issue for exciting new stuff!
TidBITS#132/06-Jul-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG NEWS:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#132/06-Jul-92.cpt 132 0 14K 7/22/92 TidBITS#132/06-Jul-92 - Malevolence continues with a new virus, T4, and a Trojan Horse whose author's head now carries a price. Luckily, all is not lost, with CE and Microsoft releasing good things, updates to Alarming Events and QuicKeys from CE and a free patch for that nasty styles bug from Microsoft. Rounding out this issue, we have the eagerly-awaited second part of Howard Hansen's Excel review, which will conclude next week.
TidBITS#131/29-Jun-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG NEWS:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#131/29-Jun-92.cpt 0 15K 7/22/92 TidBITS#131/29-Jun-92 - Book's hard drive space? Want to do some visual programming? Interested in hearing some great music from you Mac? Curious about how you can go to jail by using your color scanner and DeskJet C? Still wondering whether you should buy Word 5.0 or Nisus 3.06? Answers to these questions, and maybe even a few more, in this edition of TidBITS! There is, however, no little plastic toy. Sorry! :(
TidBITS#130/22-Jun-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG NEWS:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#130/22-Jun-92.cpt 130 0 14K 7/22/92 TidBITS#130/22-Jun-92 -- Hot news arrives in the form of the PowerBook 145 and Salient's acquisition. Mike O'Connor contributes some little-known tips for working with QuickTime movie players, and for you network junkies we have a detailed look at the Internet, the first in a series of articles on network connections. Finally, for those of you using PowerBooks, check out our review of Nisus Software's smaller word processor, Nisus Compact.
TidBITS#129/ClarisWorks.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#129/ClarisWorks.cpt 129 0 13K 6/22/92 TidBITS#129/ClarisWorks - If you're a power user and won't use anything but high-end software tools or ResEdit, don't read this review. If you have more modest needs and you're interested in being able to use a number of different types of software packages, read on for an excellent discussion of ClarisWorks, perhaps the best of the new breed of integrated packages.
TidBITS#128/15-Jun-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#128/15-Jun-92.cpt 128 0 14K 6/22/92 TidBITS#128/15-Jun-92 - This is an issue of the small and the large. First come short notes about Super Boomerang, pop-up menus, and three of the most popular word processors, Word, Nisus, and WriteNow. Then comes the meat of the issue with a preview article on FileMaker Pro 2.0 for the Mac and Windows, some in-depth analysis of Apple's Newton announcements, and a look at works programs by Matthew Wall that leads into a special issue on ClarisWorks later this week.
What Is TidBITS? Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS: What Is TidBITS? 0 4K 6/20/92 Contains information on What TidBITs is and its distribution channels for this news weekly for the Macintosh.
TidBITS#127/08-Jun-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#127/08-Jun-92.cpt 127 0 15K 6/15/92 TidBITS#127/08-Jun-92 - beginnings: part one of an excellent review of what's new and easy to do in Excel 4.0, and part one of our discussion about Apple's Newton Technology. In the on-going department, the estimable Bob LeVitus passes on a better workaround for the Word Styles bug. Endings for the week include Solutions, Inc. going out of business, and CE's discounted email-only upgrade offer for QuicKeys, which ends in a week.
TidBITS#126/01-Jun-92.cpt Mug NewsDL AMUG CD:Files:MUG News:TidBITS:126-150:TidBITS#126/01-Jun-92.cpt 126 0 14K 6/09/92 TidBITS#126/01-Jun-92 - This is a must-read issue! First, check out what was way cool at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Second, find out about a serious bug in Word 5.0 that could affect you, accompanied by important workaround and prevention information. Finally, delve into Apple's high speed QuickRing and explore why it is neat despite being ahead of its time. No room for Newton news this issue; for that tune in next week, same bat channel...
