I thought I would send a copy of this newsletter to the group in case any
of you would like to sign up. If you don't have time to cruise the web a
lot this is good to get a Macintosh oriented recap.
Thanks
Guy
>Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:48:54 -0800
>From: "Royce K. DeBow Sr." <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: MacNews E-Letter Vol. 3 #613 Friday Jan. 14, 2000
>To: MNE-1 <[log in to unmask]>, MNE-1 Time Authors <[log in to unmask]>
>MIME-version: 1.0
>X-Priority: 3
>Original-recipient: rfc822;[log in to unmask]
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>
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>MacNews E-Letter
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>Friday Jan. 14, 2000
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> Headlines For The Week beginning 1/10/00
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>There are plenty of that story, the Time-Warner/AOL (Or
>should AOL be first?) merger and lots of wrap up Apple and
>Apple related stories from MacWorld EXPO.
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>++++++++++
>In this issue:
> ++++++++++
>
>1. Gates Resigns As Microsoft CEO
>2. Sf Expo Tops Attendance Records
>3. Investment Firm Says Apple Deal Will Grow Earthlink
>4. Forward Migration: Companies Going Mac
>5. HyperCard Cd Released, Presented To Apple
>6. IDC Reports Direct Sales Outpace Retail: Apple Benefits
>7. Aol Unveils New Face Of AOL.Com
>8. PDA- Apple Starts The Road Back?
>9. Macworld 2000 Shatters Attendance Records
>10. iGeek: Apple Over The Years
>
>
>And more:
>*Other Mac Stories.
>*Are You Interested In Purchasing?
>*Apple's 'Second Page'
>*Commentary.
>*(dis)ABLED Korner.
>*Downloads And Updates Reviewed By King.
>*Internet News.
>*Internet Film/TV/Radio/Music/Games
>*In-Depth Review
>*Know Your Mac.
>*Listen-Up Apple.
>*News Maybe Apple SHOULD Notice.
>*News From Around-The-World.
>*Obituaries.
>*Our Mission Statement.
>*Security Issues
>*Quick Links.
>*Tips & Tricks.
>*Unusual Web Sites
>
>The 'TOP 10' Apple News Stories:
>
>++++++++++
>1. Gates Resigns As Microsoft CEO
>++++++++++
>
>Staff Report, [log in to unmask]
>
>Just when you think you've seen and heard it all with the
>continuing Microsoft saga, something else bigger and better
>happens. Today Bill Gates resigned his position as CEO of
>the software giant. Gates indicated that he would stay on as
>company chairman, and pilot the company's software
>development.
>Steve Ballmer will be taking over the top job and will also
>become a member of Microsoft's Board of Directors, effective
>Jan. 27. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.gates.shtml
>
>And Related...
>
>Microsoft Breakup Rumors Swirl, Mac Development Affected?
>by Ben Wilson, [log in to unmask]
>
>At a turning point in the company's history when the
>tech-industry's most famous CEO is stepping down, rumors are
>swirling in and out of major online and press publications
>speculating that the Department of Justice is planning to
>propose a breakup of software behemoth Microsoft. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/14.breakup.shtml
>
>Still More.....
>
>Government Wants Microsoft Breakup
>
>The Wednesday edition of USA Today reports that prosecutors
>in the company's antitrust trial will recommend Microsoft be
>split three ways. READ MORE
>http://macweek.zdnet.com/2000/01/09/doj.html
>
>++++++++++
>2. Sf Expo Tops Attendance Records
>++++++++++
>
>Last week's Macworld Expo in San Francisco set an all-time
>high for West Coast attendance, show organizers said
>Wednesday. More than 85,000 people attended the 16th annual
>event, a 23 percent jump from the 1998 installment. READ
>MORE
>http://macweek.zdnet.com/2000/01/09/attendexpo.html
>
>
>++++++++++
>3. Investment Firm Says Apple Deal Will Grow Earthlink
>++++++++++
>
>by Ben Wilson, [log in to unmask]
>
>At last week's Macworld Expo in San Francisco, Steve Jobs
>announced that Apple would be investing a whopping $200
>million in one of the nation's largest ISPs, EarthLink. As
>analysts begin to digest this information, some are
>concluding that the deal will produce a positive symbiotic
>relationship.
>Scott and Stringfellow have reaffirmed its strong buy rating
>and 12-month price target of $69 on Earthlink. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/14.earthlink.shtml
>
>
>++++++++++
>4. Forward Migration: Companies Going Mac
>++++++++++
>
>
>by Dennis Sellers, [log in to unmask]
>
>(For those new to the column, Forward Migration is our term
>for companies moving from Wintel machines to Macs -- or at
>least adding or increasing the number of Macs they use. A
>Forward Migration Kit is an overview of Mac OS products for
>a particular occupation, such as photography, optometry,
>etc.)
>No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. This is indeed our
>second Forward Migration column today. Why? Well, we're
>continuing our ongoing series on educational institutions,
>but we've received so many other Forward Migration stories
>in recent weeks that we just had to play catch-up. So read
>on and enjoy. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/14.migration2.shtml
>
>
>++++++++++
>5. HyperCard Cd Released, Presented To Apple
>++++++++++
>
>
>by Dennis Sellers, [log in to unmask]
>
>HyperCard fans and the folks at HyperActive Software, the
>ones who feel that HC is the personification of power to the
>people, have made a CD-ROM with a collection of HyperCard
>stacks that offer a glimpse of what ordinary people
>(nonprogrammers, that is) can do.
>HyperCard is a tool for creating custom software solutions
>for users at all skill and experience levels. It organizes
>information into "stacks" of cards through which users can
>navigate and search for the information they need.
>HyperActive Software creates custom Mac and Windows
>solutions in HyperCard, SuperCard, MetaCard, and
>AppleScript. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.hypercardcd.shtml
>
>And......
>
>HyperCard's Future Hangs On Successful Marketing Niche
>by Dennis Sellers, [log in to unmask]
>
>It boils down to this: Apple hasn't decided yet what to do
>with HyperCard. The demo of version 3.0 that some folks saw
>a couple of years ago wasn't a finished product.
>In case you're not familiar with it, HyperCard is a tool for
>creating custom software solutions for users at all skill
>and experience levels. Introduced in 1987, HyperCard
>organizes information into "stacks" of cards through which
>users can navigate and search for the information they need.
>By simply clicking on a button, users can view related text,
>see a graphic, hear a sound, watch a QuickTime movie or
>listen to text aloud. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.hypercard.shtml
>
>++++++++++
>6. IDC Reports Direct Sales Outpace Retail: Apple Benefits
>++++++++++
>
>Staff Report, [log in to unmask]
>
>For the first time in history, the direct PC channel has
>outpaced the traditional retail market according to a new
>study published by analysis firm IDC. As was announced at
>last week's Macworld Expo, Apple has clearly benefited from
>this shift.
>The IDC report explains that during the first three-quarters
>of 1998, the direct channel accounted for 31 percent of all
>PCs shipped, compared with 36 percent for the commercial
>channel. However, during the same period in 1999, the direct
>and commercial channels were neck and neck at 31.5 percent
>and 31.8 percent, respectively. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.idc.shtml
>
>
>++++++++++
>7. Aol Unveils New Face Of AOL.Com
>++++++++++
>
>America Online gave its AOL.com home page a face-lift
>Wednesday with changes designed to streamline the site's
>appearance and make services such as e-mail and instant
>messaging more readily available.
>The newly refurbished site gives pride of place to AOL
>Mail, which now allows members to enter their log-in
>information directly at the top of the home page. Also
>featured prominently are MYAOL.com, a new service through
>which users can build a customized page of news, weather
>and other information, and AOL's recently launched My
>Calendar program. READ MORE
>http://www.infoworld.com/articles/ic/xml/00/01/12/000112icao
>lrevamp.xml
>
>ED.NOTE: I like most began my online experience with AOL,
>then moved on. But I thought now would be a good time for a
>look back, a 'review' as it would be. I've written AOL,
>We'll see.
>
>++++++++++
>8. PDA- Apple Starts The Road Back?
>++++++++++
>
>All signs seem to point to an Apple-branded PDA based on the
>Palm OS, says The Register. "Taiwanese sources close to a
>leading OEM -- though none will say who this leader is --
>claim contacts within the company have seen early
>Apple-branded Palm-style devices in limited production,"
>writes Register Managing Editor (and MacWEEK Contributing
>Editor) Tony Smith. Not surprisingly, Slashdot has a
>discussion on the topic.
>http://www.theregister.co.uk/000108-000002.html
>http://slashdot.org/articles/00/01/09/1938251.shtml
>
>AND.....
>
>
>Apple and Palm, Sittin' in a Tree...
>
>Apple PDA Close at Hand?
>
>The company that invented the Newton is definitely in
>cahoots with Palm Computing. The growing relationship could
>yield a mini-Mac by summer. By Michelle Finley. READ MORE
>http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,33592,00.html
>
>++++++++++
>9. Macworld 2000 Shatters Attendance Records
>++++++++++
>
>Staff Report, [log in to unmask]
>
>Woo hoo! Fueled by the resurgent popularity of the Mac
>platform, last week's Macworld Expo in San Francisco set a
>new all-time attendance record by attracting more than
>85,000 attendees to the 16th annual event.
>The final tally of 85,179 attendees represents a 23 percent
>increase over last year's San Francisco expo total of
>69,500, and easily surpasses the all-time attendance record
>of 76,000 set in 1997. Much of this growth can be attributed
>to the interest in the hundreds of new products that were
>being introduced by nearly 500 exhibitors. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/12.attendance.shtml
>
>++++++++++
>10. iGeek: Apple Over The Years
>++++++++++
>
>Contributing Editor David K. Every rings in the new year
>with his look at the company's notable advances in 1999,
>both in the marketplace and on Wall Street. (Opinion)
>http://macweek.zdnet.com/2000/01/09/igeek.html
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*Apple's 'Second Page'.......
>
>Developer: what makes MacPopUp different
>by Dennis Sellers, [log in to unmask]
>
>Earlier this week, the developers of MacPopUp described
>their product as the "first Mac instant messaging LAN
>solution" (see our story at
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/11.lan.shtml
>for details). However, several readers disagreed, as you can
>read at http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/12.lan.shtml.
>Paul Pen of MacPopUp says you can indeed find many programs
>for Windows and Unix like MacPopUp and there are a lot of
>programs that let Mac users exchange instant messages with
>other users. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.macpopup.shtml
>
>
>Mac drivers for Wrist Audio Player possible
>by Dennis Sellers, [log in to unmask]
>
>Dick Tracy, eat your heart out. Casio introduced its WMP-1V
>Wrist Audio Player, the world's first wrist-type wearable
>MP3 format file player, last week -- and a Mac version is a
>possibility. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.wrist.shtml
>
>
>Mac Allows for choice in Mac Specific Web Sites.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15157/
>
>Ford Motor cars boxy new vehicles inspired by iMac.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15163/
>
>Apple wins ADWEEKS "Best Brand" Poll.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15162/
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*Are You Interested In Purchasing?.......
>
>Database publishing rejoices at the release of FileMaker
>5 Pro Unlimited.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15180/
>
>Hewlett Packard Announces Mac compatible printer.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15179/
>
>LaCie releases its latest, fastest CDRW Drive.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15172/
>
>===========================================
>
>*Comment On The News.....
>
>
>END OF OPEN ACCESS?
>Critics worry the AOL/Time Warner merger will shut the door
>on cheap, high-speed service. Read More
>http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/special/aoltimemerge.html?chkpt=zd
>nh011100
>
>A Merger That Will Change All Our Lives - Independent
>http://199.97.97.16/contWriter/cnd7/2000/01/10/cndin/1912-00
>01-pat_nytimes.html
>
>AOL, TW: A Marriage Of New And Old Media - WSJ
>http://www.msnbc.com/news/356017.asp
>
>The possible consequences of the Microsoft Breakup on Apple.
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15176/
>
>AOL/TW Not A Good Deal For Consumers - Mercury News
>http://www.mercurycenter.com/svtech/news/In-Depth/docs/dg011
>100.htm
>
>AOL, TW: A Marriage Of Convergence - Mercury
>http://www.mercurycenter.com/svtech/news/In-Depth/docs/aol01
>1100.htm
>
>Time Warner, AOL Take Leap - WSJ
>http://www.msnbc.com/news/355537.asp
>
>AOL: And Now, For Those Other Deals - Wired News
>http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,33549,00.html
>
>Deal Caps Trip For AOL's Steve Case - WSJ
>http://www.msnbc.com/news/355952.asp
>
>Other Net-Media Deals? Maybe Not - MSNBC
>http://www.msnbc.com/news/355743.asp
>
>===========================================
>
>*(dis)ABLED Korner......
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*Downloads And Updates Reviewed By King.......
>
>Image Extractor 3.0 (S)$39
>by Paul Kaiser <[log in to unmask]> GoodBuddy Software
>
>Easy-to-use Tool Gives Access to Images Locked in EPS and
>PostScript Files:
>
>http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive/Archive/gst/grf
>/image-extractor-3.hqx
>
>===========================================
>
>*In-Depth Review.....
>
>Guest Review........
>Stuffit Deluxe 5.5 gets it right
>by Ben Wilson, [log in to unmask]
>
>The family of StuffIt applications, used for compression and
>decompression of files, have become commonplace, if not
>necessary among Macintosh
>users... READ MORE
>
>``````````````````````````````````````
>Possible upcoming MacNEWS Reviews.....
>``````````````````````````````````````
>-AOL 5.0 For The Mac
>-Image Extractor 3.0
>-EarthBrowser by Lunar Software
>
>Know something you'd like to be reviewed? Drop us a note.
>[log in to unmask]
>
>
>===========================================
>
>* Internet News.....
>
>Top 10 Takeovers to Watch in 2000- ZDNN
>http://www.zdnet.com/intweek/stories/news/0,4164,2419165-11,
>00.html
>
>Electronics Prices Expected to Rise- LA Times
>http://www.latimes.com/business/cutting/techwr/20000112/tCB0
>0V0213.html
>
>Investors Start to Take a Harder Look at Dot-Coms“
>Performance
>By LESLIE KAUFMAN
>
>The stock of Mothernature.com, an Internet retailer
>specializing in natural health products, has lost nearly
>half its value since the company went public in
>mid-December. No wonder that its chief executive, Michael
>Barach, recently announced plans to try something new. READ
>MORE
>http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/00/01/biztech/articles/1
>4net.html
>
>===========================================
>
>*Internet Film/TV/Radio/Music/Games........
>
>Mac-O-Rama's Top Ten Mac Games List
>by Peter Cohen, [log in to unmask]
>
>Every week we bring you the Top Ten Mac Games List courtesy
>of online Mac game and hardware reseller Mac-O-Rama. The
>list and its companion hardware list has been created to
>help give you an idea of what's hot and what's not based on
>the volume of sales each product made for the week
>indicated.
>The 3do Company's Heroes of Might & Magic III made its
>second strong showing on this week's, list, continuing to
>outsell all other comers. Aspyr Media's Madden NFL 2000
>remains extremely popular, easily capturing second place.
>MacSoft's port of the popular action/strategy game Tom
>Clancy's Rainbow Six pops to third from further down the
>list, while Myth: The Total Codex makes a strong rebound, as
>well. Star Wars Racer bounced back from a disappointing drop
>last week, and Altor Systems' nonviolent 3D exploration game
>Nightfall continues its unbroken streak of top ten sales in
>a comfortable 6th spot. Budget priced goodies from MacSoft
>and Hasbro round out this top ten list. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/11.topten.shtml
>
>
>Mac Show back, but it's different
>Staff Report, [log in to unmask]
>
>The Mac Show, the Internet radio show about all things Mac,
>is back, but it's not the same as before. There's a new Web
>site, a new team, new sound, a new studio, but the same ol'
>Shawn (host Shawn King, that is).
>King says you just have to tune in this evening when the
>"New Era of The Mac Show" is unveiled at 6 p.m. (Pacific).
>The new Mac Show team, called Mac Show Productions,
>comprises people and expertise from Corporate Media Arts
>Group, Digital Arts Media Productions, Peak Performance and
>Bitmovers Networks. READ MORE
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/12.macshow.
>
>
>Music for macintosh advances by leaps and bounds.- MacD
>http://www.macdirectory.com/15158/
>
>Mac drivers for Wrist Audio Player possible.- MacCentral
>http://www.maccentral.com/news/0001/13.wrist.shtml
>
>Deal May Make Online Music Pay - Washington Post
>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPlate/2000-01/12/166l-
>011200-idx.html
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*Know Your Mac.....
>
>
>Note Pad.... Ever since system 7 (and probably before) Apple
>has 'bundled' Note Pad with its OS software.
>
>Basically unchanged since its inception (features) it has
>been 'moved' from its old location in the Apple menu. To
>tell you the truth I don't remember where its installed now
>(because I moved mine back to the Apple menu folder inside
>the system folder.) but you can search for and then move the
>app wherever you like. But if you don't use it, you're
>missing a very good note keeper.
>Basically you can use it just like any text editor, cut,
>paste, copy etc. except all the other 'fat' cut out. In its
>pref.'s all you can do is select from your font list and
>size and that's it.
>In the lower left you can rotate through its 8 pages that
>are available. And of course you can resize the pages like
>you can any window.
>I guess I'm pointing out this simple but useful app because
>I feel its being moved out of its old location says to me
>that it may be on its way out with Apple. And that would be
>a shame.
>But you say 'I use Stickies'. Well that's fine but I hate
>those 'tiny' window boxes... And colors...? Don't need them,
>or the memory it takes up.
>I kind of like the status quo sometimes and this is one of
>those times.
>
>--Royce DeBow Sr.
>
>===========================================
>
>*Listen-Up Apple.....
>
>Please don't forget the millions on top of millions of Mac
>OS users of systems 6 7, 8, or 9......
>
>Not everyone owns a G3 or G4 you know.....
>
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>.
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>
>* New Friends With Questions.....
>
>A new segment on MacNEWS, these are people that have ask
>questions..... Welcome to MacNEWS.
>
>>From Kevin: Hello, I want to put up a commercial site. I
>don't know how to hang it on the internet- I have just the
>main page - yes I've made it(using FrontPage
>express (IE5). [log in to unmask]
>
>Hi Kevin,
>
>There are several programs that can do that for you.
>
>But first you need to 'buy' the SPACE, so you need to
>contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider), the co. you
>buy
>your monthly Internet service from to see if they 'give'
>their customers a certain amount of 'space (MB's).Most give
>space for personal but not business.
>
>Once you get the OK to upload your space, the co. you buy it
>>from (or get it free) will give you the info you need
>(address, password etc) to do it.
>
>That's when you need a program to upload it. Some 'free' or
>shareware programs are 'Fetch', or even Netscape's browser
>has a program in it called 'Composer' that's good. Two
>retail products that I like are Claris HomePage ($79) or
>DreamWeaver ($299) which are both Webpage design and
>uploading kits.
>
>Or go to you local download site for software like-
>http://www.macdownload.com
>
>OR-
>http://www.shareware.com
>
>and search 'upload'. And good luck to you!
>
>===========================================
>
>*News Maybe Apple SHOULD Notice.........
>
>Intel Reports Strong Earnings
>
>By LAWRENCE M. FISHER
>
>SAN FRANCISCO -- After three quarters of results that
>disappointed investors, the Intel Corporation posted
>fourth-quarter earnings today that exceeded Wall Street's
>expectations because of strong demand for personal computers
>and a shift toward higher-performance chips that have better
>profit margins. READ MORE
>http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/00/01/biztech/articles/1
>4chip.html
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*News From Around-The-World......
>
>AOL Merger Is Unlikely to Reshape Asian Internet Business
>
>By MARK LANDLER
>
>HONG KONG, Jan. 13 -- It was hardly Paris, but Shanghai
>played a part in the brief, intense courtship between
>America Online and Time Warner. READ MORE
>
>http://www.nytimes.com/library/financial/011400time-asia.htm
>l
>
>
>NBCi Forms Asia Venture
>By BLOOMBERG NEWS
>
>NBC Internet and Asiacontent.com formed a joint venture to
>offer Internet portal, shopping and other services
>throughout the Pacific Rim. READ MORE
>http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/00/01/biztech/articles/1
>4nbc-internet.html
>
>Europe Reels in Merger's Wake-Wired News
>http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,33566,00.html
>
>Independent To Invest In Irish ISP - Reuters
>http://www.foxnews.com/vtech/011200/irish.sml
>
>Phones as Media's Future in Europe.- NY Times
>(Free Registration Required)
>http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/00/01/cyber/articles/12m
>obile.html
>
>
>German Doping Scandal, Cont.
>
>East Germany's former top doctor, accused of providing
>steroids for years to members of the national swimming team,
>gets a slap on the wrist. Steve Kettmann reports from
>Berlin.
>READ MORE
>http://www.wired.com/news/politics/0,1283,33622,00.html
>
>
>
>Freeserve Cements UK Web Dominance- TheStandard
>http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,8621,00.ht
>ml?nl=dnt
>
>C&W Buys 8 European ISPs -TheStandard
>http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,8791,00.ht
>ml?nl=dnt
>
>Finland: Where the Wireless Are - TheStandard
>http://www.thestandard.com/article/display/0,1151,8660,00.ht
>ml?nl=dnt
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*Obituaries.........
>
>* Allen Breed, 72, Air Bag Pioneer
>* Bruno Zevi, Architecture Critic With Populist Flair, Dies
> at 81
>* Edward T. Hanley Sr., 67, Former Labor Leader
>* Jack E. Brown, 72, Computer Lawyer
>* Henry Pleasants, 89, Spy Who Knew His Music
>No Links
>
>These and/or current obituaries are available online from
>the NY Times site.
>http://www.nytimes.com
>
>===========================================
>
>*Quick Links........
>
>OS 9 RAM usage-MacCentral
>http://www.maccentral.com/forum/?read=111263
>
>Tax Time Arrives: Tax Prep Sites Go Live - PC World
>http://www.pcworld.com/pcwtoday/article/0,1510,14766,00.html
>
>Shopper Sues Toysrus.com - AP
>http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/tech/2000/jan/12/0
>11200241.html
>
>Free Internet Campaigns Urged - NY Times
>http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/00/01/cyber/articles/13c
>ampaign.html
>
>Airlines To Join Planned Site Of Four Big Carriers - WSJ
>http://www.msnbc.com/news/356920.asp
>
>Holiday E-Shoppers Are Happy - PC World
>http://www.pcworld.com/pcwtoday/article/0,1510,14765,00.html
>
>Microsoft Breakup Pushed - Mercury News
>http://www.mercurycenter.com/svtech/news/In-Depth/docs/ms011
>300.htm
>
>Nike Ad Begins On TV, Ends On Web - AP
>http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/tech/2000/jan/12/0
>11200198.html
>
>===========================================
>
>*Security Issues
>
>Apple 'iTools Security Hole Found By MS - The Register
>http://www.theregister.co.uk/000113-000020.html
>
>===========================================
>
>*Tips & Tricks........
>
>Bits vs Bytes--
>These charts will help you
>understand once and for all
>how these measurements work:
>http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?18130
>
>Avoid the 404--
>Improve your Web surfing by knowing
>a trick to 86 the 404:
>http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?18220
>
>
>===========================================
>
>*Unusual Web Sites.....
>
>Follow these eight steps and you
>just might find a relative you've
>never even met:
>http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?17796
>
>Web Site Can Preview Furniture Arrangements - OCR
>http://www.postnet.com/postnet/stories.nsf/ByDocID/E2E91D537
>ED9D9AF8625686500333E8A
>
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