Apple Developer News

March 13, 1998, No. 97

FOR MAC OS DEVELOPERS

Apple and Microsoft to Unify Java Technologies for the Macintosh

Apple and Microsoft announced plans to converge their Java technologies for the Macintosh to create a single Java Virtual Machine for Mac OS. The unified Virtual Machine (VM) will be based on Apple's Mac OS Runtime for Java (MRJ) and will incorporate a variety of Microsoft technologies for Java. Currently, both companies offer Java VMs for the Mac OS. The companies' cooperation on Java technology promises to advance the performance, robustness, and functionality of Java support for the Macintosh and promote greater consistency for Java implementations across Mac OS- and Windows-based computers.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/1998/mar/11java.html

Apple Data Detectors Extends the Mac OS Interface

Apple Data Detectors (ADD) 1.0.2 is a new technology that enables your computer to recognize and act on certain types of information in your documents. For example, if you have a word processing document that contains several e-mail addresses, Apple Data Detectors can quickly scan the document, identify all e-mail addresses, and open a new e-mail message addressed to the one you select. You can also use Apple Data Detectors to find web addresses within an e-mail message and open selected web pages within a browser program. http://swupdates.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/pointer.pl?Apple.Support.Area/Apple.Software.Updates/ US/Macintosh/System/Other_System/ADD-IAD_1.0.2.img.hqx

ADD is unofficially supported through this discussion board:

http://discuss.info.apple.com/boards/MacOS.nsf/by+Category

Apple Network Assistant 3.5 Beta Version Available

A public beta version of Apple Network Assistant 3.5 can now be downloaded from Apple's web site. Designed for network administrators, Apple Network Assistant 3.5 is Mac OS server software that makes it easy to manage a group of networked Mac OS-based computers from a central location over TCP/IP and AppleTalk networks.

http://www.anat.apple.com

5500/6500 Video Input Update 1.0.7 Enhances System Stability

This update enhances system stability on Power Macintosh 5500, 6500, and Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh models when you run video capture applications.

http://swupdates.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/pointer.pl?Apple.Support.Area/Apple.Software.Updates/ US/Macintosh/System/CPU_Specific_Updates/5500-6500/5500-6500_Video_Input_Updt.img.hqx

Italian Version of Mac OS 8.1 Available

Apple has posted the Italian version of Mac OS 8.1 to its FTP site.

ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple.Support.Area/Apple.Software.Updates/ Worldwide/Macintosh/System/Mac_OS_8.1_Update/MacBinary/T-Italian/

Mac OS Tool News: MW Java Compiler, VOODOO, InterMapper, Fireworks

* The Metrowerks 1.2b7 Java compiler, which will soon ship with CodeWarrior Pro 3, is being posted so that developers can test it and report any problems before Pro 3 ships.

http://www.metrowerks.com/db/updates.qry?function=form

* You can save more than US$ 90 on UNI SOFTWARE PLUS's popular version-control tool, VOODOO, if you order it directly from UNI SOFTWARE PLUS or Developer Depot by March 30. This product was the winner of this year's "Best Developer Tool" Eddy award.

http://www.devdepot.com

* InterMapper 2.0, a network mapping and monitoring utility from Dartmouth College, now supports web, FTP, e-mail, and server monitoring, as well as traffic and error reporting for IP and AppleTalk networks.

http://intermapper.dartmouth.edu

* Macromedia's Fireworks is a production tool that provides professional web designers with a unified environment for creating, optimizing and producing high-quality graphics for the web. You can now download a prerelease beta version of Fireworks at no charge.

http://www.getfireworks.com

Mac OS Technical Documents Published This Week

Apple's Technical Information Library (TIL) is a centralized listing of product information, technical specifications, and troubleshooting tips for Apple products. Here's a list of the new Mac OS-related documents added to the library this week. MAC OS 8.x Mac OS 8.1: PC Setup Sound Issue (#24416)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24416

Power Macintosh: Display Resolutions in the Monitors & Sound Control Panel (#30440)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30440

Mac OS 8.1: MathLib v3 Issue (#24408)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24408

Mac OS 8: Audio Volume Extension (#24412)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24412

CPUs Power Macintosh G3: TV/FM Tuner Module Compatibility (#30445)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30445

Macintosh Server G3: Setting Up for Remote Administration (#24417)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24417

The March Update of the Apple Memory Guide

http://swupdates.info.apple.com/cgi-bin/lister.pl?Apple.Support.Area/Apple.Software.Updates/US/Macintosh/Utilities/ PERIPHERALS Ultra Wide SCSI Card: Errata (#24419)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24419

PRINTING LaserWriter 8500: Chicago Accented Characters Not Printing (#30439)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n30439

Color LaserWriter: Wrong Colors From MS-Office 97 Apps (#24407)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24407

LaserWriter Printers: IP Packet Size (#24411)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24411

LaserWriter 8.5.1: Configuring for IP Printing (LPR) (#24409)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24409

LaserWriter 8.5.1: Novell ATPS Print Spooling (#24410)

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n24410

FOR RHAPSODY DEVELOPERS

Rhapsody Tool News: Helios Networking Products

Helios Software GmbH will show new beta versions of its EtherShare, PCShare, EtherShare OPI, and PDF Handshake networking products running on Rhapsody in Apple's booth (#522) during the Seybold Seminar in New York, March 17-19.

http://www.helios.com/

FOR NEWTON DEVELOPERS

Free Newton Software Products

Foundation Systems is rereleasing five of its products for no charge as a way of thanking the Newton community for its many years of support: AlarmClock 2.7, Backlight Plus 1.7, nBattleship 2.5, ProofRead 1.1, and Styles+ 2.4.

http://www.tow.com

PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Apple ColorSync Displays Now TCO 95 Compliant

Apple just announced a TCO upgrade to the currently shipping monitors for design and publishing professionals. Available in 17- or 20-inch configurations, the Apple ColorSync Displays now meet the strict international TCO 95 standards for recyclability, low emissions, and power consumption. Additionally, the announcement completes the renaming of the displays from AppleVision 750 (17-inch) and AppleVision 850 (20-inch) to Apple ColorSync Display. The new naming more effectively communicates the advantages of the systems' color calibration capabilities to customers.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/1998/mar/11csync.html

MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

URGENT: March 15 Deadline for MacHack '98 Technical Papers

The organizers of the MacHack Conference are extending the deadline for submitting abstracts and proposals for Macintosh-related technical papers to March 15, 1998. If your paper is accepted, your MacHack conference fee will be waived. Send your paper proposals or abstracts to

machack-papers@machack.com

For more information on this conference, which will be held June 17-21, 1998, in Dearborn, Michigan, see this web site:

http://www.machack.com/

OTHER APPLE NEWS

The Apple Learning Interchange Promotes Cooperative Teaching

The Apple Learning Interchange web site provides educators with materials and tools, such as teacher-tested lessons, photos, maps, and videos, that aim to encourage and support collaboration among educators. The site features daily news on education-related topics and provides chat rooms in which teachers can interact and share information.

http://ali.apple.com/FMPro?-db=dnd.fp3&-format=ali/frontpage.html&-view Apple has also released six new titles in the Apple Education Series. The latest titles feature desktop tools, Internet curriculum, and Middle School fundamentals such as math, science, language arts and social studies.

http://www.apple.com/pr/library/1998/mar/5edu.html

EVENTS

CSD's Seminars for Software Entrepreneurs

Here is the current schedule of events at the Center for Software Development (CSD), located in San Jose, California: * March 3: The Leadership Challenge: Being CEO of a High-Tech Start-Up * March 5: Secrets of Success: The Entrepreneur of the Next Millennium * March 13: Strategic Partnering Seminar * March 19: Strategic Planning Seminar * March 26: Publicity 101 Workshop * March 27: BARTA Workshop -- No Cost Gov't Funds for Hi-Tech Start-Ups The Center for Software Development, a nonprofit organization providing key resources for software developers, offers self-service, multivendor test labs as well as business and technical seminars. Fees for CSD's facilities and events are waived or reduced for Mac OS developers.

http://www.center.org

COOL STUFF

A Gift for Developers With One-Track Minds

The 1998 Lionel Trains Classic catalog features the perfect gift for Apple developers: a zero-gauge articulated TTUX car with two Apple Computer truck trailers on top. The trailers have the rainbow Apple logo and "Apple Computer" emblazoned on the side.

http://www.lionel.com/98catalogs/classic/apple/apple.shtml