Name = BYDATE.TXT Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:BYDATE.TXT Size: 33K Date:10/03/95 Description: This is a text file listing of the Info file section of the Newton CD by date. Use a text reader for full examination of this listing. Name = BYNAME.TXT Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:BYNAME.TXT Size: 33K Date:10/03/95 Description: This is a text file listing of the Info file section of the Newton CD by name. Use a text reader for full examination of this listing. Name = NNEWS06 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS06 Size: 29K Date: 5/07/97 Description: NewtNews-06May97-Supplement - by Steve Holden . This is a supplement issue for the weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. The supplement is published as a reference guide during times when NewtNews is not being published. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS126 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS126 Size: 82K Date: 1/23/97 Description: NewtNews-126-07Jan97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS127 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS127 Size: 92K Date: 1/23/97 Description: NewtNews-127-14Jan97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS128 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS128 Size: 95K Date: 1/31/97 Description: NewtNews-128-28Jan97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS129 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS129 Size:101K Date: 2/05/97 Description: NewtNews-129-04Feb97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS130 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS130 Size: 94K Date: 2/12/97 Description: NewtNews-130-11Feb97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS131 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS131 Size:101K Date: 3/02/97 Description: NewtNews-131-25Feb97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS132 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS132 Size: 94K Date: 3/08/97 Description: NewtNews-132-04Mar97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS133 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS133 Size: 99K Date: 3/12/97 Description: NewtNews-133-11Mar97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS134 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS134 Size: 97K Date: 3/26/97 Description: NewtNews-134-25Mar97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS135 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS135 Size:100K Date: 4/02/97 Description: NewtNews-135-01Apr97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS136 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS136 Size:107K Date: 4/17/97 Description: NewtNews-136-15Apr97 - y Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS137 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS137 Size: 97K Date: 4/23/97 Description: NewtNews-137-22Apr97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS138 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS138 Size: 99K Date: 5/03/97 Description: NewtNews-138-29Apr97 - y Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS139 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS139 Size:105K Date: 5/19/97 Description: NewtNews-139-13May97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS140 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS140 Size: 93K Date: 5/23/97 Description: NewtNews-140-20May97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS141 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS141 Size: 95K Date: 5/31/97 Description: NewtNews-141-27May97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS142 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS142 Size:100K Date: 6/13/97 Description: NewtNews-142-10Jun97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS143 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS143 Size: 95K Date: 6/19/97 Description: NewtNews-143-17Jun97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS144 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS144 Size: 91K Date: 6/30/97 Description: NewtNews-144-24Jun97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS145 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS145 Size: 95K Date: 7/09/97 Description: NewtNews-145-08Jul97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS146 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS146 Size: 95K Date: 7/16/97 Description: NewtNews-146-15Jul97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS147 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS147 Size: 91K Date: 7/28/97 Description: NewtNews-147-22Jul97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS148 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS148 Size: 63K Date: 8/17/97 Description: NewtNews-148-12Aug97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS149 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS149 Size: 88K Date: 8/26/97 Description: NewtNews-149-19Aug97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS150 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS150 Size: 89K Date: 8/28/97 Description: NewtNews-150-26Aug97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS151 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS151 Size: 87K Date: 9/11/97 Description: NewtNews-151-09Sep97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS152 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS152 Size: 90K Date: 9/24/97 Description: NewtNews-152-16Sep97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS153 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS153 Size: 89K Date: 9/26/97 Description: NewtNews-153-23Sep97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS154 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS154 Size: 96K Date:10/10/97 Description: NewtNews-154-07Oct97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS155 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS155 Size: 93K Date:10/31/97 Description: NewtNews-155-14Oct97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS156 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS156 Size: 89K Date:10/31/97 Description: NewtNews-156-21Oct97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS157 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS157 Size: 81K Date:11/06/97 Description: NewtNews-157-04Nov97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS158 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS158 Size: 84K Date:11/12/97 Description: NewtNews-158-11Nov97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. Name = NNEWS159 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS159 Size: 76K Date:11/24/97 Description: NewtNews-159-18Nov97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS160 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS160 Size: 86K Date:12/04/97 Description: NewtNews-160-02Dec97 - y Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS161 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS161 Size: 79K Date:12/12/97 Description: NewtNews-161-09Dec97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS162 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS162 Size: 75K Date:12/20/97 Description: NewtNews-162-16Dec97 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS164 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS164 Size: 60K Date: 1/17/98 Description: NewtNews-164-13Jan98 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-98 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. NewtNews Web site is hosted at: . Name = NNEWS170 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS170 Size: 83K Date: 3/14/98 Description: NewtNews-170-03Mar98 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-98 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS171 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS171 Size: 79K Date: 3/12/98 Description: NewtNews-171-10Mar98 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-98 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS172 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS172 Size: 83K Date: 3/23/98 Description: NewtNews-172-17Mar98 - by Steve Holden . This is a weekly freeware newsletter focusing on Newton Technologies and related topics. NewtNews Copyright 1994-98 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS18 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS18 Size: 78K Date: 2/25/97 Description: NewtNews-18Feb97-Supplement - by Steve Holden . This is a supplement issue for the weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. The supplement is published as a reference guide during times when NewtNews is not being published. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS197 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS197 Size: 62K Date: 1/23/97 Description: NewtNews-21Jan97-Supplement - by Steve Holden . This is a supplement issue for the weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. The supplement is published as a reference guide during times when NewtNews is not being published. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = NNEWS397 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:NNEWS:NNEWS397 Size: 74K Date: 3/19/97 Description: NewtNews-18Mar97-Supplement - by Steve Holden . This is a supplement issue for the weekly freeware newsletter that focuses on the Apple Newton and related technologies. The supplement is published as a reference guide during times when NewtNews is not being published. NewtNews Copyright 1994-97 Steve Holden. All rights reserved. See the Administrivia at end for details and FAQ info. Name = TBITS400 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS400 Size: 19K Date:10/07/97 Description: TidBITS#400/06-Oct-97 - Another domino topples on the path to TidBITS world domination: in our 400th issue, Adam shows how TidBITS, which predated the Web by about four years, now uses sophisticated software to deliver a constantly changing Web site. Also, we note the release of ShareWay IP, look at Font Reserve, a program that may once and for all solve users' font difficulties, and continue Rick Holzgrafe's Successful Shareware series. Name = TBITS401 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS401 Size: 19K Date:10/22/97 Description: TidBITS#401/20-Oct-97 - Feeling geeky? Matt Neuburg reviews Text Machine, the grep utility for more of us. We also finish off Rick Holzgrafe's Successful Shareware series, staving off accusations of it being the article equivalent of Zeno's Paradox. Other topics include details about Apple's fourth quarter loss, a pointer to extensive information on dealing with spam in the last two issues of NetBITS, Apple price reductions, and the long-awaited release of Spring Cleaning 2.0. Name = TBITS402 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS402 Size: 20K Date:10/28/97 Description: TidBITS#402/27-Oct-97 - Is Apple betting the farm by shaking up the familiar six-colored tree? Although the long-range implications of Steve Jobs's decisions are anyone's guess, Adam looks at why replanting Apple's orchard might save the farm. Also in this issue, we look at a new crop of HTML utilities, note the Newton MessagePad 2100 and new versions of Quicken, Speed Doubler, and FileMaker, and see how the RSA Data Security Challenge was cracked. Name = TBITS403 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS403 Size: 19K Date:11/13/97 Description: TidBITS#403/03-Nov-97 - Tired of your eyes being tired? Read on for Jeff Carlson's overview of screen typography - why it works, why it doesn't, and what you can do about it. Fabrizio Oddone weighs in with a solution to the problem of Internet mirror sites, and Geoff Duncan discusses IDE hard disk problems impacting a range Performas and Power Macs. We also pass on announcements of StuffIt Deluxe 4.5, Riven (the sequel to Myst), and GraphicConverter 3.0.1. Name = TBITS404 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS404 Size: 19K Date:11/13/97 Description: TidBITS#404/10-Nov-97 - Is Apple thinking different? In this issue we look at the new Apple Store and Apple's new G3 Macs, complete with an in-depth examination of the technology behind the G3 chip and backside cache. We also have news of Qualcomm purchasing Now Software, QuarkXPress 4.0; Eudora Internet Mail Server 2.0; Greebles, a game from Stairways Software; plus new minor updates to Speed Doubler, BBEdit, and QuicKeys. Name = TBITS405 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS405 Size: 19K Date:12/05/97 Description: TidBITS#405/17-Nov-97 - As Adam celebrates his 30th birthday on Tuesday, you can read the Eudora tips and tricks he provides in honor of the release of his latest book, the Eudora Visual QuickStart Guide. Also in this issue, Jeff passes on additional comments about onscreen typography; we welcome Cyberian Outpost as our latest sponsor; report on the response to the Apple Store; and announce the release of PowerBook Zip drives, a lower price for Eudora Pro, and LetterRip 2.1.1. Name = TBITS406 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS406 Size: 20K Date:12/05/97 Description: TidBITS#406/24-Nov-97 - CD-ROMs rule this issue of TidBITS, where artist Bonnie Lebesch tells the story of how she self-published her CD-ROM, Stella and the Star-Tones. We also welcome our latest sponsor, CD-ROM publisher Soft Material and its flagship product, Pickle's Book. Geoff reveals keyboard shortcut secrets that deserve to be in every Mac user's portfolio, we look at the release of a new LaserWriter driver, and Tonya calls for Mac-related computer gift suggestions. Name = TBITS407 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS407 Size: 20K Date:12/05/97 Description: TidBITS#407/01-Dec-97 - Considering a digital camera, but not sure what you're getting into? This issue, guest writer Arthur Bleich introduces us to the facts and facets of digital photography. Also, Tom Geweke looks at MkLinux, the Apple-sponsored version of Unix for PowerPC machines, and we note new releases of SiteCam and CopyPaste, plus a preview of Apple's flagship media technology: QuickTime 3.0. Name = TBITS408 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS408 Size: 20K Date:12/09/97 Description: TidBITS#408/08-Dec-97 - This week, Arthur Bleich concludes his two-part digital camera article with tips on what to look for plus specific camera recommendations. Douglas Tallman examines ClarisWorks 5, the latest version of the venerable integrated software package. We also note new Ethernet drivers for the G3 Power Macs, an update to (and discount on) Timbuktu Pro 4.0, a Microsoft Word 97/98 converter, and a FileMaker-based solution for archiving messages from Emailer. Name = TBITS409 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS409 Size: 21K Date:12/19/97 Description: TidBITS#409/10-Dec-97 - In this issue we share gift suggestions from TidBITS readers far and wide and add a few of our own. Suggestions range from the mundane to the unexpected. We also point you to a few resources for matching up your old computer equipment with people who can use it. Name = TBITS410 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS410 Size: 19K Date:12/19/97 Description: TidBITS#410/15-Dec-97 - Need help organizing ideas? Check out Matt Neuburg's review of Inspiration 5.0, a diagramming and outlining tool. Also in this final issue of 1997, Adam examines the numbers behind the Apple Store to see how it contributes to Apple's bottom line, plus we bring news of a potential 56K modem standard, an update to last week's digital camera article, and pointers to locating the MacPicasso video card noted in our holiday gifts issue. Name = TBITS412 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS412 Size: 20K Date: 1/16/98 Description: TidBITS#412/12-Jan-98 - After spending four days at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, it's time to examine what we've seen: Steve Jobs announced a $45 million profit for Apple, but not much else; Contributing Editor Matt Neuburg searched for removable storage systems; Adam looked for trends in this year's show; Managing Editor Jeff Carlson's attention was grabbed by graphics tools; and this year's Superlatives article includes the question, What's with the latex body suits? Name = TBITS413 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS413 Size: 19K Date: 2/03/98 Description: TidBITS#413/19-Jan-98 - Mac OS 8.1 is out! Wondering where to download a free update? We offer preliminary details and a URL, with more information slated for TidBITS Updates this week. Other news items include the brief appearance of StuffIt Expander 4.5, the release of Eudora Pro 4.0, and the sale of StarNine Technologies. This issue also features Part 2 of Jeff Carlson's look at the PalmPilot and a detailed review of Intuit's Quicken 98. Name = TBITS414 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS414 Size: 18K Date: 2/03/98 Description: TidBITS#414/26-Jan-98 - Thinking about upgrading to Mac OS 8.1? Geoff Duncan offers two helpful articles this week for making the leap. The first discusses most of the feature enhancements in Mac OS 8.1, and the second focuses squarely on Macintosh Extended Format, the improved disk format previously known as HFS Plus. In other news, Netscape has made Navigator available for free and, in a blow to overseas users, Eudora Pro 4.0 for the Mac won't be available internationally. Name = TBITS415 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS415 Size: 19K Date: 2/03/98 Description: TidBITS#415/02-Feb-98 - Looking for Macintosh news? This week we have plenty: Claris is restructuring as FileMaker, Inc.; Frontier 5 and KeyQuencer 2.5 are shipping; Eudora Pro 4.0 will appear overseas; Conflict Catcher 4.1.1 is out; and APS has filed for Chapter 11 (but expects to stay afloat). We also have more about Open Transport 1.3 and a look at inconveniences caused by Quark's anti-piracy measures. Finally, Adam discusses how to host a successful trade show party. Name = TBITS416 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS416 Size: 19K Date: 2/19/98 Description: TidBITS#416/09-Feb-98 - Apple has made big moves recently, restructuring Claris into FileMaker, Inc. and pulling out of major retail outlets to concentrate on CompUSA. Are these moves an indication that Apple is continuing to retreat from 1997's losses or that the company has finally learned to focus on a few things and do them well? Check out Adam's analysis this week, plus the final part of Jeff Carlson's PalmPilot series and news of Speed Doubler 8.1. Name = TBITS417 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS417 Size: 20K Date: 2/19/98 Description: TidBITS#417/16-Feb-98 - Creating graphics for the Web is often less fun than pulling teeth and twice as painful. In this issue, guest writer Cynthia Baron takes a detailed look at BoxTop Software's ImageVice and explores how to make images both look great and download quickly. Also this week, we report on rumors of the Newton's demise, Emailer 2.0v3, the final 56K modem standard, and reader responses to Apple's most recent upheavals. Name = TBITS418 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS418 Size: 19K Date: 3/09/98 Description: TidBITS#418/23-Feb-98 - Many of us simply can't be separated from our Macintoshes - but some people routinely take Newtons places Macs only dream about! In this issue, physician Ron Risley details how he's made his Newton MessagePad an indispensable part of his personal and professional life. We also have news about BBEdit Lite 4.1, Iomega driver updates, a French TidBITS mailing list, and a new book about some of Apple's more whimsical products: t-shirts. Name = TBITS419 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS419 Size: 19K Date: 3/19/98 Description: TidBITS#419/09-Mar-98 - Do you need the speed offered by today's G3-powered Macs, but aren't sure what your options are? Managing editor Jeff Carlson examines G3 systems, third-party upgrades, and forthcoming models just as Apple cuts prices. Also, Matt Neuburg looks at the new Everything Scripting CD-ROM, and we have details on Apple ceasing Newton development; La Cie's planned purchase of APS; plus new releases of FreePPP, LetterRip, DeBabelizer, and Apple Data Detectors. Name = TBITS420 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS420 Size: 19K Date: 3/19/98 Description: TidBITS#420/16-Mar-98 - Ever wondered how we run one of the largest Macintosh-oriented mailing lists and do it exclusively on Macs? Technical Editor Geoff Duncan explains our system in detail. Also, Ron Risley offers advice for people in need of mobile computing solutions now that Apple's terminated Newton development, and announcements this week include the long-awaited Speed Doubler 8.1 and the next generation PalmPilot device, the Palm III. Name = TBITS421 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS421 Size: 19K Date: 4/03/98 Description: TidBITS#421/23-Mar-98 - So what's the best long-standing Macintosh feature slated to appear in Windows 98? Multiple monitor support, which may be the most significant way you can increase your productivity on the Mac. This week, Adam explains why you need two monitors and offers tips for using a pair of screens effectively. Also in this issue, John Shinnick reviews the Hitachi MPEG Cam, and in the news, Apple ships a 300 MHz G3-based Power Mac and Connectix releases Virtual PC 2.0. Name = TBITS422 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS422 Size: 19K Date: 4/03/98 Description: TidBITS#422/30-Mar-98 - Move to Seattle and sue a spammer! A new law sets fines of up to $1,000 for deceptive email sent to Washington state residents. Also in this issue, Adam passes on more multiple monitor tips from readers and Michael Jardeen reviews Claris Home Page 3.0. In other news, Apple says Steve Jobs can remain interim CEO indefinitely, and we note the releases of QuickTime 3.0, WebSTAR 3.0, QuarkXPress 4.02r1, the Remove Office 98 utility 1.1, and Myrmidon 2.1. Name = TBITS423 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS423 Size: 22K Date: 4/03/98 Description: TidBITS#423/01-Apr-98 - Apple rocks on this week, with announcements of network computers, new low-priced desktop Macs, and changes to QuickTime's pricing structure. Also this week, TidBITS issues a security challenge, Peter N Lewis of Stairways Software ships a hot new utility, and BoxTop Software finally makes it possible to export HTML from Adobe Photoshop. We round out the issue with a look at VST's EB-451 for PowerBooks with expansion bays. Name = TBITS424 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS424 Size: 20K Date: 4/23/98 Description: TidBITS#424/06-Apr-98 - wondering about upgrading to Eudora Pro 4.0? Matt Neuburg explains what's good and bad about the new version of the popular email program. Also in this issue, Adam reports on a recent trip to Australia, a problem with daylight savings time and Macintosh Extended Format volumes surfaces, Netscape releases source code to Netscape Communicator, Global Village sells its modem business to Boca Research, and we note new releases of Palimpsest 2.1 and GPSy 3.0. Name = TBITS425 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS425 Size: 19K Date: 4/23/98 Description: TidBITS#425/13-Apr-98 - so how does Word 98 rate? In the most detailed review you'll find anywhere, Matt Neuburg pushes the hype aside to examine how good a job Microsoft did with its flagship word processor. Also this week, we celebrate our eighth anniversary by releasing TidBITS Web badges, cover recent changes in Apple's developer and QuickTime licensing programs, and offer a tip for returning Eudora Pro 4.0 to its old two-dimensional look. Name = TBITS426 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS426 Size: 20K Date: 4/23/98 Description: TidBITS#426/20-Apr-98 - the online porn industry is often portrayed as the Internet's back room. However, as guest writer David Strom notes, the technicians in that back room are largely responsible for advancing many Web technologies. Also in this issue, we report on Apple's profitable quarter, the loss of Quicken for the Mac, the release of a new backup program, and more responses about multiple monitors. Finally, we announce the creation of the TidBITS Talk mailing list. Name = TBITS427 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS427 Size: 19K Date: 5/20/98 Description: TidBITS#427/27-Apr-98 - when numbers get serious, most Mac users turn to Microsoft Excel. But is the latest version of Microsoft's spreadsheet worth the the upgrade? Matt Neuburg looks at Excel 98 to answer that question. Also this week, Adam explores issues surrounding the Quicken debacle and uncovers a Macintosh personal finance package that's still alive. Finally, announcements of new software releases include Eudora Pro 4.0.1, HyperCard 2.4, Dreamweaver 1.2, AutoShare 2.2, and Assimilator 2.0. Name = TBITS428 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS428 Size: 19K Date: 5/20/98 Description: TidBITS#428/04-May-98 - Worm Alert! Don't miss this week's coverage of Autostart-9805, a data-destroying worm to watch out for. Also, Adam looks at the sorry state of software documentation and offers suggestions for improvements. Plus, we note an update to Eudora Internet Mail Server, the new Apple/HP agreement on Mac printers, Dantz's Retrospect Driver 1.4, MindVision's free Installer VISE license for freeware and shareware developers, and ludicrous ZipPlus problems. Name = TBITS429 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS429 Size: 20K Date: 5/20/98 Description: TidBITS#429/11-May-98 - Jobs has spoken, and we bring you Apple's new hardware and software strategies. For hardware, think new PowerBook G3s and the extremely slick iMac, and for software, contemplate Mac OS X. Also, Adam reviews InformINIT and passes on final words about multiple monitors. News includes the reincarnation of Claris Organizer, new Apple Stores, the retirement of Disinfectant, and the reappearance of Quicken for the Macintosh. Name = TBITS430 Path = PDA12:PKGS:INFO:TIDBITS:TBITS430 Size: 19K Date: 5/20/98 Description: TidBITS#430/18-May-98 - so where is the future of the Mac OS? Geoff Duncan looks at Rhapsody, the Mac OS, and the path to Mac OS X. Also this week, we report on new QuickTime licensing policies, and Jeff Carlson takes special notice of Apple's snazzy new industrial designs. In the news, we note antitrust suits filed against Microsoft; releases of Internet Explorer 4.01, GoLive CyberStudio 3, AutoShare 2.3, and Adobe Photoshop 5; and bid a fond farewell to MacWEEK as we know it.