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From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: ADMINISTRIVIA: Submission Guidelines Date: 1 Jul 1996 04:15:06 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Message-ID: <4r7jca$744@digifix.digifix.com> NEW POLICY: =========== In an attempt to standardize the format of the FTP locations for files, all ftp addresses should be submitted using the Universal Resource Locator (URL) format. (for example) ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/file.tar.gz Please try and give an indication of where you expect the file will end up on the archive site, in the same notation. Cross Posting ============= I try very hard to make sure that postings get out in a timely fashion. Most go out in less than 24 hours. Postings that require editing because they do not contain information in a useable format, or have already been posted to other comp.sys.next.* groups may be delayed, or returned to you. If your posting is rejected, I'll try and make suggestions about what should be changed where possible. Obviously off charter messages (spams, open-letters, etc) may not get a response. Content Guidelines ================== Try to keep submissions short and concise (80-100 lines max). Include full instructions on contacting you (where applicable) All Postings e-mail address, telephone (optional) Press Release toll-free voice phone, toll-free fax, voice phone, fax phone mailing address,info@blahblah.com,retail price,educational price availability Software available ftp site full path to file _IN URL FORMAT_ supported CPU's for binary distributions, OS version requirements Meeting Announcements location of meeting, time of meeting, speakers expected Signatures will be deleted automatically, so please don't rely on your .sig for the contact information Please double check all information you are posting for accuracy. If you are announcing software available by FTP, make sure the copy on the archive site is good. Announcement of Product Sales ============================= This is an area of announcement that has caused me terrible grief in recent months. The policy is tilted towards the ISV, which has worked out well in the past. Posts that announce sales of products that you are DIRECTLY involved in the development of are OK. Posts from companies trying to sell other products are evaluated on an individual basis. Time Sensitive Announcements ============================ Many times an announcement should coincide with a specific date. Unfortunately, that can be the worst time for you to get access to your internet connection to send the announcements to comp.sys.next.announce. In order to make comp.sys.next.announce as timely as possible, I will accept "post-dated" announcements for release on a specific future date. All information will be kept confidential until the requested release date, and NDAs will be signed where required to ensure this. Hopefully this will make these announcements arrive at users sites as quickly as if you posted them directly to comp.sys.next.whatever. Submissions can be sent to next-announce@digifix.com. Questions and comments to next-announce-request@digifix.com
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce,comp.sys.next.advocacy,comp.sys.next.hardware,comp.sys.next.marketplace,comp.sys.next.programmer,comp.sys.next.misc,comp.sys.next.software,comp.sys.next.sysadmin,comp.sys.next.bugs,comp.soft-sys.nextstep Subject: NEXTSTEP Resources on the Internet Date: 1 Jul 1996 04:15:16 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4r7jck$744@digifix.digifix.com> Topics include: Stepwise NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Information WWW site eduSTEP WWW site NeXT Software, Inc. WWW site comp.sys.next newsgroups related newsgroups comp.sys.next newsgroups mailing list ftp sites NeXTanswers Stepwise NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Information WWW site =============================================== This online community resource includes - 150+ ISV company pages - 350+ ISV product descriptions - NEXTSTEP Developer Directory - NEXTSTEP Community WhitePages - NEXTSTEP User Group Directory - comp.sys.next archives - User Group information - Mailing List archives and information You can connect via the world wide web at: http://www.stepwise.com/ Suggestions or comments can be directed to me at sanguish@digifix.com If you would like to get your company and product information on Stepwise, please contact me at sanguish@digifix.com. eduSTEP WWW site ================ http://www.nmr.embl-heidelberg.de/eduStep/ eduStep aims to provide up-to-date information on: - NextStep tools and projects for scientists. - Third-party products interesting for the educational and scientific community (with educational discounts noted, where they exist). - A listing of resellers and shops interested in working with customers in the educational community. - Conferences, meetings, workshops - Major projects, such as SciTools, EMBL's project to develop a NextStep scientific work environment - Status reports on GNUStep, a freely-available implementation of OpenStep now being developed NeXT Software, Inc. WWW site ============================ http://www.next.com comp.sys.next.* newsgroups ========================== news:comp.sys.next.advocacy This is the "why NEXTSTEP is better (or worse) than anything else in the known universe" forum. It was created specifically to divert lengthy flame wars from .misc. news:comp.sys.next.announce Announcements of general interest to the NeXT community (new products, FTP submissions, user group meetings, commercial announcements etc.) This is a moderated newsgroup, meaning that you can't post to it directly. Submissions should be e-mailed to next-announce@digifix.com where the moderator (Scott Anguish) will screen them for suitability. Archives are available by ftp at ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Next_Announce_Archives Messages posted to announce should NOT be posted or crossposted to any other comp.sys.next groups. news:comp.sys.next.bugs A place to report verifiable bugs in NeXT-supplied software. Material e-mailed to Bug_NeXT@NeXT.COM is not published, so this is a place for the net community find out about problems when they're discovered. This newsgroup has a very poor signal/noise ratio--all too often bozos post stuff here that really belongs someplace else. It rarely makes sense to crosspost between this and other c.s.n.* newsgroups, but individual reports may be germane to certain non-NeXT- specific groups as well. news:comp.sys.next.hardware Discussions about NeXT-label hardware and compatible peripherals, and non-NeXT-produced hardware (e.g. Intel) that is compatible with NEXTSTEP. In most cases, questions about Intel hardware are better asked in comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware. Questions about SCSI devices belong in comp.periphs.scsi. This isn't the place to buy or sell used NeXTs--that's what .marketplace is for. news:comp.sys.next.marketplace NeXT stuff for sale/wanted. Material posted here must not be crossposted to any other c.s.n.* newsgroup, but may be crossposted to misc.forsale.computers.workstation or appropriate regional newsgroups. news:comp.sys.next.misc For stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else. Anything you post here by definition doesn't belong anywhere else in c.s.n.*--i.e. no crossposting!!! news:comp.sys.next.programmer Questions and discussions of interest to NEXTSTEP programmers. This is primarily a forum for advanced technical material. Generic UNIX questions belong elsewhere (comp.unix.questions), although specific questions about NeXT's implementation or porting issues are appropriate here. Note that there are several other more "horizontal" newsgroups (comp.lang.objective-c, comp.lang.postscript, comp.os.mach, comp.protocols.tcp-ip, etc.) that may also be of interest. news:comp.sys.next.software This is a place to talk about [third party] software products that run on NEXTSTEP systems. news:comp.sys.next.sysadmin Stuff relating to NeXT system administration issues; in rare cases this will spill over into .programmer or .software. Related Newsgroups ================== news:comp.soft-sys.nextstep Like comp.sys.next.software and comp.sys.next.misc combined. Exists because NeXT is a software-only company now, and comp.soft-sys is for discussion of software systems with scope similar to NEXTSTEP. news:comp.lang.objective-c Technical talk about the Objective-C language. Implemetations discussed include NeXT, Gnu, Stepstone, etc. news:comp.object Technical talk about OOP in general. Lots of C++ discussion, but NeXT and Objective-C get quite a bit of attention. At times gets almost philosophical about objects, but then again OOP allows one to be a programmer/philosopher. (The original comp.sys.next no longer exists--do not attempt to post to it.) Exception to the crossposting restrictions: announcements of usenet RFDs or CFVs, when made by the news.announce.newgroups moderator, may be simultaneously crossposted to all c.s.n.* newsgroups. Getting the Newsgroups without getting News =========================================== Thanks to Michael Ross at antigone.com, the main NEXTSTEP groups are now available as a mailing list digest as well. next-nextstep-d next-advocacy-d next-announce-d next-bugs-d next-hardware-d next-marketplace-d next-misc-d next-programmer-d next-software-d next-sysadmin-d (For a full description, send mail saying LISTS to <digestif@antigone.com>). The subscription syntax is essentially the same as LISTSERV's. To subscribe, send a message to <digestif@antigone.com> saying: SUB Listname YourName Example: SUB next-hardware-d John Doe The ftp sites ============= ftp://next-ftp.peak.org: The main site for North American submissions (formerly ftp.cs.orst.edu) ftp://ftp.informatik.uni-muenchen.de: (Peanuts) Located in Germany. ftp://ftp.dn.net/pub/next Peanuts mirror in the US ftp://terra.stack.urc.tue.nl (Dutch NEXTSTEP User Group) and ftp://cube.sm.dsi.unimi.it (Italian NEXTSTEP User Group) ftp://ftp.nmr.embl-heidelberg.de/pub/next/ eduStep ftp://ftp.next.com: See below ftp.next.com and NextAnswers@next.com ===================================== [from the document ftp://ftp.next.com/pub/NeXTanswers/1000_Help] Welcome to the NeXTanswers information retrieval system! This system allows you to request online technical documents, drivers, and other software, which are then sent to you automatically. You can request documents by fax or Internet electronic mail, read them on the world-wide web, transfer them by anonymous ftp, or download them from the BBS. NeXTanswers is an automated retrieval system. Requests sent to it are answered electronically, and are not read or handled by a human being. NeXTanswers does not answer your questions or forward your requests. USING NEXTANSWERS BY E-MAIL To use NeXTanswers by Internet e-mail, send requests to nextanswers@next.com. Files are sent as NeXTmail attachments by default; you can request they be sent as ASCII text files instead. To request a file, include that file's ID number in the Subject line or the body of the message. You can request several files in a single message. You can also include commands in the Subject line or the body of the message. These commands affect the way that files you request are sent: ASCII causes the requested files to be sent as ASCII text SPLIT splits large files into 95KB chunks, using the MIME Message/Partial specification REPLY-TO address sets the e-mail address NeXTanswers uses These commands return information about the NeXTanswers system: HELP returns this help file INDEX returns the list of all available files INDEX BY DATE returns the list of files, sorted newest to oldest SEARCH keywords lists all files that contain all the keywords you list (ignoring capitalization) For example, a message with the following Subject line requests three files: Subject: 2101 2234 1109 A message with this body requests the same three files be sent as ASCII text files: 2101 2234 1109 ascii This message requests two lists of files, one for each search: Subject: SEARCH Dell SCSI SEARCH NetInfo domain NeXTanswers will reply to the address in your From: line. To use a different address either set your Reply-To: line, or use the NeXTanswers command REPLY-TO <your-address> If you have any problem with the system or suggestions for improvement, please send mail to nextanswers-request@next.com. USING NEXTANSWERS BY FAX To use NeXTanswers by fax, call (415) 780-3990 from a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions. You'll be asked for your fax number, a number to identify your fax (like your phone extension or office number), and the ID numbers of the files you want. You can also request a list of available files. When you finish entering the file numbers, end the call and the files will be faxed to you. If you have problems using this fax system, please call Technical Support at 1-800-848-6398. You cannot use the fax system outside the U.S & Canada. USING NEXTANSWERS VIA THE WORLD-WIDE WEB To use NeXTanswers via the Internet World-Wide Web connect to NeXT's web server at URL http://www.next.com. USING NEXTANSWERS BY ANONYMOUS FTP To use NeXTanswers by Internet anonymous FTP, connect to FTP.NEXT.COM and read the help file pub/NeXTanswers/README. If you have problems using this, please send mail to nextanswers-request@next.com. USING NEXTANSWERS BY MODEM To use NeXTanswers via modem call the NeXTanswers BBS at (415) 780-2965. Log in as the user "guest", and enter the Files section. From there you can download NeXTanswers documents. FOR MORE HELP... If you need technical support for NEXTSTEP beyond the information available from NeXTanswers, call the Support Hotline at 1-800-955-NeXT (outside the U.S. call +1-415-424-8500) to speak to a NEXTSTEP Technical Support Technician. If your site has a NeXT support contract, your site's support contact must make this call to the hotline. Otherwise, hotline support is on a pay-per-call basis. Thanks for using NeXTanswers! Written by: Eric P. Scott (mailto:eps@toaster.SFSU.EDU) and Scott Anguish (mailto:sanguish@digifix.com) Additions from: Greg Anderson (mailto:Greg_Anderson@afs.com) Michael Pizolato (mailto:alf@epix.net) Dan Grillo (mailto:dan_grillo@next.com)
From: Alastair Thomson <alastair@csarc.otago.ac.nz> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: [Dunedin, New Zealand] Programmers - Part and full time Date: 1 Jul 1996 01:19:22 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4r7n4q$7p9@digifix.digifix.com> Job: [Dunedin, New Zealand] Programmers - Part and full time University of Otago Te Whare Wananga o Otago Dunedin New Zealand Department of Computer Science Computer Programmers - (Limited Term) Applications are invited for two full-time and two part-time positions as programmers in The Department's Applied Research Centre (The Black Albatross). The successful applicants will work on a new project to develop a database for a major commercial client. The succesful applicants will have at least two of the following: Extensive experience with the C and C++ programming languages. Significant experience of the internet and World Wide Web, including HTML and scripting languages such as perl. Experience of using the NEXTSTEP environment and development tools. Experience with Microsoft Windows development, including Win32. Knowledge of a major client/server database system such as Oracle, Informix or Sybase. An understanding of object-oriented design and programming concepts. Applicants should be familiar with systems derived from Unix(tm) and their associated development tools, or extremely familiar with at least one Microsoft Windows(tm) development system. All positions are for 12 months in the first instance. Salaries will be in the range NZ$31,000 to NZ$47,537 per annum, although exceptional applicants may be appointed at a higher salary. All other terms and conditions of employment will be by negotiation. Enquiries, once a job description has been obtained, may be made to Alastair Thomson, Manager of the Computer Science Applied Research Centre, (telephone +64-3-479-8347, Fax +64-3-479-8529, e-mail:alastair@csarc.otago.ac.nz). Applications quoting reference number N96/219, close on Wednesday 10 July 1996 Application forms and job descriptions are available from the Personnel Services Section, telephone +64-3-479-5165. Copies of these should be obtained before submitting applications. Applications including forms, a letter, and a curriculum vitae, and quoting the appropriate vacancy number should be forwarded to the Director of Personnel Services, University of Otago, P.O.Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand no later than the stated closing date. If an applicant is short-listed for an interview, whanau support will be welcome. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. *DO NOT* send original documents in support your application - copies are adequate and preferred. It is University policy not to retain documents unless specifically requested. For ease of processing and to avoid cost and waste, we ask that applications are not presented in folders. *Note* Applicants should indicate whether they are seeking a full-time or part-time position. Alastair Thomson, | Phone +64-3-479-8347 Manager, | Fax +64-3-479-8529 Computer Science Applied Research Centre | NZ Mobile 0-25-353-994 University of Otago, | alastair@csarc.otago.ac.nz Dunedin 9015, | NeXTmail/MIME Welcome New Zealand. | http://www.csarc.otago.ac.nz:805/
From: support@radical.com (Radical Product Support) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: RadicalNews 0.8.7 Date: 1 Jul 1996 16:09:28 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4r9b9o$ek4@digifix.digifix.com> July 1, 1996 - Anaheim Hills, California. Radical System Solutions, a long-time provider of object oriented expertise to the professional market, announces the release of the latest free beta version of its commercial newsreader, RadicalNews. RadicalNews is an advanced object-oriented newsreader, designed for the discriminating NEXTSTEP marketplace. See the README file (partially included below) for more details about this version of RadicalNews. RadicalNews is built quad-fat, running on Motorola, Intel, Sparc, and HP platforms with NEXTSTEP 3.2 or later. (NEXTSTEP 3.0/3.1 will work, but are not supported.) RadicalNews-J requires NEXTSTEP-J. The beta version is free, and will run until September 1, 1996. After the beta period, a license may be purchased. The beta version is currently available via anonymous ftp at: ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/RadicalNews.0.8.7.NIHS.tar ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/RadicalNews-J.0.8.7.NIHS.tar ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/RadicalNews.0.8.7.NIHS.README RadicalNews should eventually move to: ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/binaries/demos/news/RadicalNews.0.8.7.NIHS.tar ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/binaries/demos/news/RadicalNews-J.0.8.7.NIHS.tar ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/binaries/demos/news/RadicalNews.0.8.7.NIHS.README Our web site will have updated information and links to the most current version: http://www.radical.com/ For further information, contact: Radical System Solutions, Inc. mailto:RadicalNews@Radical.Com ----------------------------------- RADICALNEWS NEW FEATURES IN 0.8.7 * New! RadicalNews-J 0.8.7 comes with full Japanese support - Native Japanese text strings in all nibs and menus - Japanese.lproj as well as English.lproj files included - All menus, panels, windows, fields and nibs support Japanese input - Find panel now functions correctly with Japanese input - Emacs / Clare keystroke conflicts have been eliminated - "mojibake" or untranslated articles now correctly displayed - Japanese-encoded postings now restricted to New-JIS format
From: info@blacksmith.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: BLaCKSMITH Releases Beta Version of DaTASMITH Date: 1 Jul 1996 16:13:55 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4r9bi3$ekf@digifix.digifix.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Denise Britti BLaCKSMITH, Inc. (800) 619-6147/(703) 250-1741 info@blacksmith.com http://www.blacksmith.com BLaCKSMITH Releases Beta Version of DaTASMITH(TM) the EOF(TM)-Based Report Writer for NEXTSTEP(R)/OPENSTEP(TM) Available Today Via ftp WASHINGTON, D.C. --- June 14, 1996 --- BLaCKSMITH, Inc., developers of the popular NEXTSTEP charting application, CHaRTSMITH(R), released the beta version of DaTASMITH today. DaTASMITH is a report building application and developer's kit designed to be used with NEXTSTEP's EOF (Enterprise Objects Framework). DaTASMITH has an easy to use drag and drop interface, allowing users and developers to quickly create complex reports from business information stored in EOModels. Like BLaCKSMITH's successful product CHaRTSMITH, DaTASMITH also provides a powerful and flexible API (Application Programmer's Interface). DaTASMITH's API allows developers to quickly and easily integrate a reporting capability into their custom applications. The API consists of a kit of objects, including a Report Builder and Report Viewer which can be linked directly into a custom application, without the overhead of Distributed Objects. DaTASMITH's API also provides entry points for developers to provide custom summary or aggregate functions, custom value classes, custom datasource classes, and custom EO classes. This gives developers a great deal of flexibility and control when integrating report generation into their custom applications. DaTASMITH fully leverages the power of NeXT's Enterprise Objects Framework (EOF) so users can build reports using their own custom Enterprise Objects(TM) (EO). Reports are generated with data fetched using NEXTSTEP's EOModels and Enterprise Objects Framework, which can access industry-standard Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as Sybase(R) and Oracle(R). "DaTASMITH changes the way in which users and developers approach database reporting," said Tony Rennier, president of BLaCKSMITH. "Users love the click and drag paradigm to produce even the most complex reports and developers love being able to produce reports with data retrieved from their custom EO's, putting an end to tedious report coding." Developers and users can build reports using dynamically-loaded custom Enterprise Object classes, custom value classes, and custom datasource classes, alleviating the need for developer's to program in special scripting languages. With this feature, any data source - the world wide web, stock market feeds, flat file databases, spread sheets - can be used by DaTASMITH to generate reports. Availability DaTASMITH 1.0, planned for release in Q3, 1996, will initially be available for NeXTSTEP 3.3 and EOF 1.1 for the Intel, Mach, PA-RISC, and Sparc platforms. Beta Available BLaCKSMITH welcomes input from users and developers. More information about DaTASMITH is available from BLaCKSMITH's Web site at http://www.blacksmith.com/product/. Anyone interested in testing and evaluating DaTASMITH may obtain a copy of this beta version via BLaCKSMITH's ftp site at the following URL: ftp://ftp.blacksmith.com/pub/Datasmith/Datasmith_0.7b.pkg.tar or on disk by contacting Denise Britti at 703.250.1741 or info@blacksmith.com. Instructions for providing feedback are included in the package. BLaCKSMITH, Inc. Founded in 1992, BLaCKSMITH, Inc. is dedicated to providing software solutions to customers who wish to capitalize on the advantages of object-oriented software. In addition to developing commercial applications like CHaRTSMITH and DaTASMITH, BLaCKSMITH also provides consulting, developer training and web services to its government and commercial clients. BLaCKSMITH, Inc. is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia with offices in Baltimore, Maryland. Trademark Info CHaRTSMITH is a registered trademark of BLaCKSMITH, Inc. DaTASMITH is a trademark of BLaCKSMITH, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
From: Info@SmartSoft.COM Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: FaxEditor Pre-Release 2 is now available Date: 2 Jul 1996 00:54:29 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4raa25$iae@digifix.digifix.com> News For Immediate Release For more information write to: Info@SmartSoft.COM, visit http://www.SmartSoft.COM, or call SmartSoft at (414)376.4590 FaxEditor Pre-Release 2 is now available Cedarburg, Wisconsin - July 1, 1996 - SmartSoft has announced the availability of the second pre-release version of FaxEditor. FaxEditor is a NEXTSTEP program that allows you to mark up faxes electronically, and refax them without ever printing a paper copy. "This product is a real time saver, anyone who has ever used a modem to receive faxes will be interested in a product like this one." said Christopher Gonderzik, Marketing Director of SmartSoft, Inc. The new version corrects all known problems with pre-release 1. Beta testers are welcome to break this version of the software. The three pre-release testers who report the most problems get a free copy. Product Description FaxEditor allows you to open a multipage fax, mark it up using text and graphics, and refax back. Product Pricing and Availability FaxEditor version 0.9 will be available June 1st from the SmartSoft's WWW server. Anyone interested in helping us with the beta cycle can download a free copy from http://www.smartsoft.com or from ftp at ftp://ftp.smartsoft.com. Version 0.92 supports all currently supported NEXTSTEP architectures, and OPENSTEP for Mach. Product will be available for sale after completion of the beta cycle. Product will have an introductory retail price of $99/copy with substantial discounts for large deployments. For more information, please contact SmartSoft.
From: Katie Graunke <katie@stone.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS PRELEASE: Stone Design Announces June Raffle Winner! Date: 2 Jul 1996 14:16:22 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4rbp1m$nlf@digifix.digifix.com> NEWS For immediate release For more information: EMAIL: info@stone.com TEL: Katie Graunke, (505) 345-4800 Albuquerque, NM, July 1, 1996 -- Stone Design Corp, a long time leader in the NEXTSTEP/OpenStep software marketplace, announced today the winner of the June 1996 Raffle for a Stoneworker tshirt and Stone CD Volume 3. The winner is Nelson Hauke of Seattle, Washington. Stone Design will raffle a tshirt and CD combo each month while supplies last or until Sun buys the company. To enter the raffle, please visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.stone.com/ Stone Design Corporation of Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 1984, develops a variety of productivity applications for NEXTSTEP. 3D Reality, DataPhile, and Create are trademarks of Stone Design Corporation. The Stone Design logotype is copyright Stone Design 1994. All other brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
From: "WSI Nationwide" <p00370@psilink.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: US-NY-Nextstep-Objective-C-WSI Date: 2 Jul 1996 23:23:39 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4rcp3r$rmn@digifix.digifix.com> I have been personally asked by an established, industry leading New York City area software developer with over 1000 customers worldwide, assembling a small project team developing new Client/Server products, to identify a candidate with six months to two years Nextstep Objective-C development experience, preferrably also with application design, some RDBMS experience (Oracle or Sybase preferred) and database design to develop new systems, support through rollout and possibly some network & database System Administration. The new products being developed will use Nextstep Objective-C as well as other state of the art technologies including: Internet tools/technologies-world wide web/WWW, HTML - etc, MS-Windows, Sybase, Oracle, PC LANs, AIX & HP. This teamwork oriented environment is laid back with casual dress, social with a good sense of humor, offers flexible hours and the opportunity for some international travel, if desired. This technical environment offers pure Nextstep developers a chance to strenghen their Objective-C development/design skills while diversifying and giving more depth to their experience with new software on different platforms including exposure to Internet technologies. Selected candidates with intermediate skills will be offered a starting salary of up to $70,000+ plus merit bonuses after one year and great benefits including matching 401K and full medical. The selected candidate will have all this plus a solid technical and promotional career path. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualified candidates must have at least two years experience with a company --- not a school --- working on business systems and must be a US citizen, or not require sponsorship, thanks. If you know someone who might qualify (no 3rd party referrals or agencies, please) or is coming to the NYC/NJ/CT/PA area, e-mail a straight ascii text file/resume to Jay N. (that does not require decoding/converting, no HTML or URL's initially and please do not return a copy of this announcement with your response) to p00370@psilink.com, fax to 212-534-3724 or call 212-410-1400. (To insure formatting & print quality, please also mail a copy to me at WSI, 1619 Third Avenue, Box #6415, New York, NY 10128-0004) When resumes are received, the candidate is contacted if there is a match, the situation is thoroughly described and the candidate tells us how they would like us to proceed. No information leaves our office without prior approval. (This makes for long term relationships, which we encourage) ------------------------------------------------------- WSI is a "specialty" recruiting organization with over twenty years experience and fees paid by our selected client companies, freeing our hands to find top level candidates for "better" projects all over the USA.
From: Anne_Tableau_Lechner <anne@optimal-object.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Summer System Special from Optimal Object, Inc. Date: 3 Jul 1996 16:27:57 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4rel4d$5gj@digifix.digifix.com> SUMMER BLOWOUT SPECIAL on Pentium 100Mhz. DENVER, COLORADO- July 2nd, 1996. Optimal Object, Inc. is offering a special on a reliable, performant, low cost Intel based system for NEXTSTEP and Windows 95 users. Optimal Workstation Pentium P100 Mhz with Cooling Fan Triton Chipset Motherboard Desktop case with 200 Watt Power supply 256K Pipeline Burst Cache 16MB RAM (72 pin) 1.44 MB Floppy Drive 6X IDE CD-ROM 1GB IDE Quantum 1080 AT Drive,12ms, 5400rpm, STB Trio V+ PCI 1MB EDO DRAM video Board 16 bit Sound Card Intel Ethernet express Twisted Pair card 104 Keyboard Serial Microsoft Mouse Windows 95 Installed $1499.00 Price does not include NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP license, Monitor, shipping and/or taxes. Upgrades are available. For more information, please contact our sales department: Optimal Object, Inc. 4685 Peoria Street, Suite 221 Denver, CO 80239 800 - 452 - 7608 303 - 799 - 6223 303 - 799 - 1435fax info@optimal-object.com http://www.optimal-object.com ______ Optimal Object, Inc. Optimal Object, Inc. is a Distributor of the NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Operating Environment and the main Reseller of the NEXTSTEP Academic Bundle for Universities, Students and Faculty Members. Optimal Object, Inc. provides custom solutions for the NEXSTEP Operating Environment including NEXTSTEP Tested Compatible Hardware Solutions and Third Party Software Applications. Optimal Object, Inc. has completed the required training course for NEXTSTEP version 3.3 and is a NEXTSTEP Intel Compatibility Expert (N.I.C.E).
From: steve@xray.rice.edu (Steve Ludtke) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: NXplotNd - Release 1.0 finally available Date: 3 Jul 1996 16:36:44 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4relks$5ks@digifix.digifix.com> ANNOUNCING NXplotNd - Release 1.0 --------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE - NXplotNd is currently available ONLY for machines running NeXTStep (3.2 or above, may work with 3.0). It should eventually be ported to OpenStep for use under Solaris and Win NT. When Gnustep becomes available I intend to try a port to that (generic x-windows, perhaps other platforms). ------- NXplotNd (Nd for short) is a multidimensional plotting and data analysis program. For a complete list of features and a lot of pretty example plots, check out: http://ncmi.bioch.bcm.tmc.edu/~stevel/NXplotNd/main.html The program can be obtained through the web page or at: ftp://ion.rice.edu/pub/next/plotting It has now been nearly 10 months since the initial alpha release of NXplotNd. Numerous alpha and beta versions later I'm pleased to announce the first 'release' version. There may still be a few bugs, and there are more features to add, but I believe the program is now stable enough for public consumption. (I will probably be proven wrong as soon as I post this message ;^) ) Nd is distributed as fully functional shareware. If you use it regularly I request that you make a nominal contribution to recognize the work I put into this program (40,000+ lines of dense C done on my own time). See the introduction in the on-line help for details. If you don't feel money is appropriate, please at least send me a message to let me know my work wasn't wasted. Source is not currently provided (due to the sad state it is currently in) but if I get enough requests I'll clean it up and distribute it. The current set of examples is somewhat dated. I will try to put some updated ones in place over the next few days. Here is a partial list of features: - A wide variety of plots: line/symbol plot (2d) (with x/y error bars, line styles, etc.) vector plot (2d) density plot (2d) & surface plot (3d) contour plot of surface data (2d & 3d display) 2d bar chart (stacked bars possible as well, static and dynamic histogramming) volume contour (isosurface) plot (3d) 'stock market' style plots with high/low/open/close (2d) 'annotation' plot, for adding shapes with mathematically defined positions (2d) scatter/line/bar plot (3d) - Plots can appear in multiple views simultaneously, in some cases the same plot can generate both a 2d and a 3d representation. - Plots are modular so new plots can be added easily. - Data can be imported from a variety of file types. - Internal function parser for plotting equations and processing imported data. - Global variables can be varied interactively. They can be used in functions or to modify some plot parameters. - Automatic animation generation. Many parameters can vary between frames - Annotations. Built in support for lines, arrows, boxes, ellipses and text. - Rapid browsing of large data sets (1e6 points or more) - API for interfacting with other programs. ND may be used as a plot generator for other programs in real time (primarily for interactive use, still in beta). ENJOY !!! Steve Ludtke sludtke@bcm.tmc.edu stevel@alumni.caltech.edu http://ncmi.bioch.bcm.tmc.edu/~stevel
From: duncanc@broadway.com (Duncan Campling) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: US-IL/TX - NEXTSTEP f/t & contract jobs - exciting financial app development Date: 3 Jul 1996 16:34:32 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4relgo$5kj@digifix.digifix.com> Our client, a leading-edge technology front-runner is presently looking for a number of programmer analysts to assist in the development of a major new financial system. Opportunities exist for: 5 Consultants to work on-site in Chicago (rates flexible) 12 Full-time employees in Texas (salaries: $45K to $80K plus bonus) 1 Program manager in Texas to act as NEXTSTEP technical project lead (salary: $85 to $120K plus bonus) All candidates must have solid experience in NEXTSTEP / Objective C and EOF. Knowledge of Portable Distributed Objects (PDO) and or a relational database, in particular Sybase is highly desirable. In addition experience or exposure to C++ / OPENSTEP on NT or a financial/banking related application would be highly beneficial. For immediate consideration please contact Duncan without deley! Duncan Campling Datacom Technology Group Inc. The Empire State Building 212-629-5720 (voice) 212-629-3374 (fax - mark for my attention) duncanc@datacom1.com http://www.datacom1.com
From: kim@copper.pdh.com (Kim Ortiz) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: Senior Software and Database Design: SAN JOSE Engineer Date: 5 Jul 1996 17:16:34 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4rk0ni$p6q@digifix.digifix.com> PDH, Inc. is a leader in client-server systems using NEXTSTEP and soon OpenStep software development environments. These environments permit a 10 to 1 improvement in developer productivity on the first project and up to 25 to 1 on subsequent projects through the use of the tools, OOD, and the robust libraries (classes, palettes, kits). NEXTSTEP and OpenStep are available on Motorola, Intel, Sun, HP and DEC workstations now, and will soon be running in Windows/NT and SUN NEO. You will develop custom mission critical applications for customers. >>>>> Career Opportunity for an experienced Object Oriented Architect /NEXTSTEP Developer <<<<< Qualifications: Preferably at least 5+ years software/database development experience. Required: BS in Computer Science or related field Willingness to travel within USA Object Oriented Methodology (OOA,OOD and OOP) UNIX Independent design and development Desired: Familiarity with EOF, DBKit, AccessKit Experience in the following: Database design and development (SQL, Sybase or Oracle) Distributed databases Distributed architectures Graphical User Interface (GUI) design and development Windows 95, NT, OLE NEXTSTEP Objective-C, C++, SmallTalk, Java Duties: Design, engineer/architect, and participate in all stages of the product life-cycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, training, and support. Lead a team of highly creative, qualified engineers/architects through product development providing both the technical and managerial aspects of the project. Take responsibility for technology insertion, database architectures, performance issues, and provide state-of-the-art solutions right to the desktops of customers. This is an excellent opportunity to be immediately challenged and to be a part of an elite staff. PDH provides excellent vacation, holiday, health, 401K and disability benefits. The work attire is casual, hours are flexible, and refreshments are sponsored. If you would like to be part of our fast-paced, high growth, engineering-focused development team, send your resume to: PDH, Inc. Personnel Department Vox: (408) 428-9596 Fax: (408) 428-9599 E-mail: personnel@pdh.com(NeXT Mail welcome) 2635 North First Street, Suite 224, San Jose, CA 95134-2034 Visit our web site at: http://www.pdh.com PDH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. US CITIZENSHIP Required for Position
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce,comp.sys-soft.nextstep Subject: Summary 143 - Articles posted since July 01 1996 Date: 8 Jul 1996 04:00:04 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Message-ID: <4rq144$fuo@digifix.digifix.com> Summary: 143 Postings since: July 01 1996 [4437] ADMINISTRIVIA: Submission Guidelines [4438] NEXTSTEP Resources on the Internet [4439] JOB: [Dunedin, New Zealand] Programmers - Part and full time [4440] SUBMISSION: RadicalNews 0.8.7 [4441] PRESS RELEASE: BLaCKSMITH Releases Beta Version of DaTASMITH [4442] SUBMISSION: FaxEditor Pre-Release 2 is now available [4443] PRESS PRELEASE: Stone Design Announces June Raffle Winner! [4444] JOB: US-NY-Nextstep-Objective-C-WSI [4445] PRESS RELEASE: Summer System Special from Optimal Object, Inc. [4446] JOB: US-IL/TX - NEXTSTEP f/t & contract jobs - exciting financial app development [4447] SUBMISSION: NXplotNd - Release 1.0 finally available [4448] JOB: Senior Software and Database Design: SAN JOSE Engineer If your submission is not listed above, please contact me at next-announce-request@digifix.com. Archives -------- Individual messages are available at http://www.stepwise.com/comp.sys.next.announce/csna-143/**article_number** where **article_number** is the [xxxx] beside the Subject line above.. FTP archives: ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Next_Announce_Archives/csna-143.tar.gz WWW archives: http://www.stepwise.com/comp.sys.next.announce/csna-143 Article submissions : next-announce@digifix.com Submission guidelines: next-announce-guidelines@digifix.com Suggestions/comments : next-announce-request@digifix.com
From: Ralph Zazula <zazula@running-start.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Evaluation copy of Defect Tracking System available Date: 8 Jul 1996 16:49:37 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4rrs91$mf6@digifix.digifix.com> Running Start, Inc. info@running-start.com 520/760-4890 (voice/FAX) http://www.running-start.com Evaluation copy of Defect Tracking System available Tucson, AZ - July, 8 - Running Start is pleased to announce the availability of a 60-day evaluation version of its Defect Tracking System (a.k.a. "Bug"). The evaluation version can be downloaded from the following URL: http://www.running-start.com/cgi-bin/registerBug.cgi Product Description The Software Defect Tracking System is a project management tool that gives development teams instant access to defect reports filed against any number of software projects. The system provides a framework for the capture, classification, fixing, testing and release of improvements to software systems. Report generation and query facilities provide information useful to project managers and technical leaders, and group discussion and notification tools help developers to communicate effectively. Bug reports can be submitted using an application or WWW interface and are routed to the appropriate developer, or to a manager responsible for reviewing and assigning bugs. 60-day Evaluation The 60-day evaluation version allows up to 50 defects to be entered and manipulated and has no other limitations. Support can be obtained by e-mail (bug@running-start.com) and our on-line tutorial (http://www.running-start.com/cgi-bin/showPage.cgi/projects/bug/tutorial/index.html). The software requires NEXTSTEP 3.3, EOF 1.1 and a database such as SYBASE or OpenBase. Pricing and Availability The current version of Bug is 1.0 GAMMA, our final pre-release. Version 1.0 will ship in August, 1996. Please contact Running Start for pricing information. Running Start, Inc. Running Start was founded in January of 1996 by Ralph Zazula and David Koski to provide consulting and training services for companies using NEXTSTEP and OpenStep related products. In addition to developing products such as Bug, they have worked for companies such as NeXT Software, Inc., the Filoli Information Systems Company, and The University of British Columbia providing services such as application design, software development, and expert advice to software development groups.
From: dekorte@suite.com (Steve Dekorte) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: MEETING: LA area NeXT user group meeting tommorow - July 10 Date: 9 Jul 1996 23:14:47 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4rv777$8ap@digifix.digifix.com> Event: NeXT user group meeting; OpenStep demos. Discussion of developing on & porting to OpenStep. T-shirts and product lit. Soft drinks and a pizza. Time: 8pm-9pm, 2nd Wensday of July (the 10th). Location: Katella-Lewis Business Center 801 E Katella, Anaheim 2nd Floor, Conference room #201 Directions: Take interstate 5 toward Anaheim/Disneyland. Take Katella exit and head east on Katella until intersection of Katella&Lewis (about 2 blocks east of interstate 5) At North-West corner of Katella&Lewis is the Katella-Lewis Business Center. (a 3 floor white and brick building w/black windows) The front door to the building will be locked - use the telephone to ring "Suite Software" to get in. Maps: Close-up map: http://www.proximus.com/cgi-bin/webmap?Template=yahoo&Context=-117.8984,33.8035,5000,0,0&Usertext1=801+E+Katella+Ave+/+Anaheim%2C+CA+92805&Style=Plain&Height=375&Width=600&Icon=Cross,,-117.8984,33.8035&Level=%2B1 Trafic map: http://www.scubed.com/caltrans/transnet.html Questions: Feel free to email me (dekorte@suite.com) if you have any questions. See you there, Steve
From: Kurt-Uwe Hoffmann <hoffmann@bianco.fzi.de> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: WEBSITE: OpenStep mini-examples Date: 12 Jul 1996 15:43:12 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4s69sg$6qi@digifix.digifix.com> If you're looking for OpenStep source code examples and are not afraid of some rather uncommented code, this is the place to visit: <URL:http://www.fzi.de/misc/nuk/softman/softman.html> I've thrown together some of my code to make my place on the web more fun and useful for others. Don't let the logo "softman graphics" frighten you away. There's nothing commercial at the site. Everything is in source code and is free. What you will find: - an easy to use UndoManager - postscript user paths object with hit detection - a little drawing app that draws splines - an imageviewer that creates thumbnails (multi-threaded) - skiplists - a simple app demonstrating how easy multi-threading is with the FoundationKit - an alpha preview of the new TreeDiagram.app, the successor of Wood Enjoy, uwe hoffmann@fzi.de (nextmail ok)
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce,comp.sys-soft.nextstep Subject: Summary 144 - Articles posted since July 08 1996 Date: 15 Jul 1996 04:00:06 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Message-ID: <4scfo6$s5h@digifix.digifix.com> Summary: 144 Postings since: July 08 1996 [4450] ADMINISTRIVIA: Submission Guidelines [4451] NEXTSTEP Resources on the Internet [4452] PRESS RELEASE: Evaluation copy of Defect Tracking System available [4453] MEETING: LA area NeXT user group meeting tommorow - July 10 [4454] JOB: C Programmers to become Nextstep Developers [4455] UPDATE: Change of Address for NeXT Info via Email [4456] WEBSITE: OpenStep mini-examples If your submission is not listed above, please contact me at next-announce-request@digifix.com. Archives -------- Individual messages are available at http://www.stepwise.com/comp.sys.next.announce/csna-144/**article_number** where **article_number** is the [xxxx] beside the Subject line above.. FTP archives: ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Next_Announce_Archives/csna-144.tar.gz WWW archives: http://www.stepwise.com/comp.sys.next.announce/csna-144 Article submissions : next-announce@digifix.com Submission guidelines: next-announce-guidelines@digifix.com Suggestions/comments : next-announce-request@digifix.com
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: ADMINISTRIVIA: Submission Guidelines Date: 15 Jul 1996 04:15:04 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Message-ID: <4scgk8$s91@digifix.digifix.com> NEW POLICY: =========== In an attempt to standardize the format of the FTP locations for files, all ftp addresses should be submitted using the Universal Resource Locator (URL) format. (for example) ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/file.tar.gz Please try and give an indication of where you expect the file will end up on the archive site, in the same notation. Cross Posting ============= I try very hard to make sure that postings get out in a timely fashion. Most go out in less than 24 hours. Postings that require editing because they do not contain information in a useable format, or have already been posted to other comp.sys.next.* groups may be delayed, or returned to you. If your posting is rejected, I'll try and make suggestions about what should be changed where possible. Obviously off charter messages (spams, open-letters, etc) may not get a response. Content Guidelines ================== Try to keep submissions short and concise (80-100 lines max). Include full instructions on contacting you (where applicable) All Postings e-mail address, telephone (optional) Press Release toll-free voice phone, toll-free fax, voice phone, fax phone mailing address,info@blahblah.com,retail price,educational price availability Software available ftp site full path to file _IN URL FORMAT_ supported CPU's for binary distributions, OS version requirements Meeting Announcements location of meeting, time of meeting, speakers expected Signatures will be deleted automatically, so please don't rely on your .sig for the contact information Please double check all information you are posting for accuracy. If you are announcing software available by FTP, make sure the copy on the archive site is good. Announcement of Product Sales ============================= This is an area of announcement that has caused me terrible grief in recent months. The policy is tilted towards the ISV, which has worked out well in the past. Posts that announce sales of products that you are DIRECTLY involved in the development of are OK. Posts from companies trying to sell other products are evaluated on an individual basis. Time Sensitive Announcements ============================ Many times an announcement should coincide with a specific date. Unfortunately, that can be the worst time for you to get access to your internet connection to send the announcements to comp.sys.next.announce. In order to make comp.sys.next.announce as timely as possible, I will accept "post-dated" announcements for release on a specific future date. All information will be kept confidential until the requested release date, and NDAs will be signed where required to ensure this. Hopefully this will make these announcements arrive at users sites as quickly as if you posted them directly to comp.sys.next.whatever. Submissions can be sent to next-announce@digifix.com. Questions and comments to next-announce-request@digifix.com
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce,comp.sys.next.advocacy,comp.sys.next.hardware,comp.sys.next.marketplace,comp.sys.next.programmer,comp.sys.next.misc,comp.sys.next.software,comp.sys.next.sysadmin,comp.sys.next.bugs,comp.soft-sys.nextstep Subject: NEXTSTEP Resources on the Internet Date: 15 Jul 1996 04:15:10 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4scgke$s91@digifix.digifix.com> Topics include: Stepwise NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Information WWW site eduSTEP WWW site NeXT Software, Inc. WWW site comp.sys.next newsgroups related newsgroups comp.sys.next newsgroups mailing list ftp sites NeXTanswers Stepwise NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Information WWW site =============================================== This online community resource includes - 150+ ISV company pages - 350+ ISV product descriptions - NEXTSTEP Developer Directory - NEXTSTEP Community WhitePages - NEXTSTEP User Group Directory - comp.sys.next archives - User Group information - Mailing List archives and information You can connect via the world wide web at: http://www.stepwise.com/ Suggestions or comments can be directed to me at sanguish@digifix.com If you would like to get your company and product information on Stepwise, please contact me at sanguish@digifix.com. eduSTEP WWW site ================ http://www.nmr.embl-heidelberg.de/eduStep/ eduStep aims to provide up-to-date information on: - NextStep tools and projects for scientists. - Third-party products interesting for the educational and scientific community (with educational discounts noted, where they exist). - A listing of resellers and shops interested in working with customers in the educational community. - Conferences, meetings, workshops - Major projects, such as SciTools, EMBL's project to develop a NextStep scientific work environment - Status reports on GNUStep, a freely-available implementation of OpenStep now being developed NeXT Software, Inc. WWW site ============================ http://www.next.com comp.sys.next.* newsgroups ========================== news:comp.sys.next.advocacy This is the "why NEXTSTEP is better (or worse) than anything else in the known universe" forum. It was created specifically to divert lengthy flame wars from .misc. news:comp.sys.next.announce Announcements of general interest to the NeXT community (new products, FTP submissions, user group meetings, commercial announcements etc.) This is a moderated newsgroup, meaning that you can't post to it directly. Submissions should be e-mailed to next-announce@digifix.com where the moderator (Scott Anguish) will screen them for suitability. Archives are available by ftp at ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Next_Announce_Archives Messages posted to announce should NOT be posted or crossposted to any other comp.sys.next groups. news:comp.sys.next.bugs A place to report verifiable bugs in NeXT-supplied software. Material e-mailed to Bug_NeXT@NeXT.COM is not published, so this is a place for the net community find out about problems when they're discovered. This newsgroup has a very poor signal/noise ratio--all too often bozos post stuff here that really belongs someplace else. It rarely makes sense to crosspost between this and other c.s.n.* newsgroups, but individual reports may be germane to certain non-NeXT- specific groups as well. news:comp.sys.next.hardware Discussions about NeXT-label hardware and compatible peripherals, and non-NeXT-produced hardware (e.g. Intel) that is compatible with NEXTSTEP. In most cases, questions about Intel hardware are better asked in comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware. Questions about SCSI devices belong in comp.periphs.scsi. This isn't the place to buy or sell used NeXTs--that's what .marketplace is for. news:comp.sys.next.marketplace NeXT stuff for sale/wanted. Material posted here must not be crossposted to any other c.s.n.* newsgroup, but may be crossposted to misc.forsale.computers.workstation or appropriate regional newsgroups. news:comp.sys.next.misc For stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else. Anything you post here by definition doesn't belong anywhere else in c.s.n.*--i.e. no crossposting!!! news:comp.sys.next.programmer Questions and discussions of interest to NEXTSTEP programmers. This is primarily a forum for advanced technical material. Generic UNIX questions belong elsewhere (comp.unix.questions), although specific questions about NeXT's implementation or porting issues are appropriate here. Note that there are several other more "horizontal" newsgroups (comp.lang.objective-c, comp.lang.postscript, comp.os.mach, comp.protocols.tcp-ip, etc.) that may also be of interest. news:comp.sys.next.software This is a place to talk about [third party] software products that run on NEXTSTEP systems. news:comp.sys.next.sysadmin Stuff relating to NeXT system administration issues; in rare cases this will spill over into .programmer or .software. Related Newsgroups ================== news:comp.soft-sys.nextstep Like comp.sys.next.software and comp.sys.next.misc combined. Exists because NeXT is a software-only company now, and comp.soft-sys is for discussion of software systems with scope similar to NEXTSTEP. news:comp.lang.objective-c Technical talk about the Objective-C language. Implemetations discussed include NeXT, Gnu, Stepstone, etc. news:comp.object Technical talk about OOP in general. Lots of C++ discussion, but NeXT and Objective-C get quite a bit of attention. At times gets almost philosophical about objects, but then again OOP allows one to be a programmer/philosopher. (The original comp.sys.next no longer exists--do not attempt to post to it.) Exception to the crossposting restrictions: announcements of usenet RFDs or CFVs, when made by the news.announce.newgroups moderator, may be simultaneously crossposted to all c.s.n.* newsgroups. Getting the Newsgroups without getting News =========================================== Thanks to Michael Ross at antigone.com, the main NEXTSTEP groups are now available as a mailing list digest as well. next-nextstep-d next-advocacy-d next-announce-d next-bugs-d next-hardware-d next-marketplace-d next-misc-d next-programmer-d next-software-d next-sysadmin-d (For a full description, send mail saying LISTS to <digestif@antigone.com>). The subscription syntax is essentially the same as LISTSERV's. To subscribe, send a message to <digestif@antigone.com> saying: SUB Listname YourName Example: SUB next-hardware-d John Doe The ftp sites ============= ftp://next-ftp.peak.org: The main site for North American submissions (formerly ftp.cs.orst.edu) ftp://ftp.informatik.uni-muenchen.de: (Peanuts) Located in Germany. ftp://ftp.dn.net/pub/next Peanuts mirror in the US ftp://terra.stack.urc.tue.nl (Dutch NEXTSTEP User Group) and ftp://cube.sm.dsi.unimi.it (Italian NEXTSTEP User Group) ftp://ftp.nmr.embl-heidelberg.de/pub/next/ eduStep ftp://ftp.next.com: See below ftp.next.com and NextAnswers@next.com ===================================== [from the document ftp://ftp.next.com/pub/NeXTanswers/1000_Help] Welcome to the NeXTanswers information retrieval system! This system allows you to request online technical documents, drivers, and other software, which are then sent to you automatically. 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From: webmaster@prdgm.com (Paradigm Research, Inc.) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE:Developer Training for OPENSTEP on Solaris Date: 15 Jul 1996 01:03:28 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4scjf0$sp3@digifix.digifix.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brad Green Paradigm Research, Inc. (415)988-8585 info@prdgm.com http://www.pri.com Paradigm Research announces the availability of training courses for developers interested in OPENSTEP on the Solaris platform. Los Altos, CA --- July 12, 1996 --- Paradigm Research, Inc. (PRI), the premiere training company for businesses adopting new technologies, announces on-site and open enrollment courses designed to help developers learn OPENSTEP on the Solaris platform. For developers new to NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP, PRI offers a 4.5 day course on Developing Applications with OPENSTEP on Solaris. This course is a mixture of lab and lecture designed to help developers new to this environment understand the OPENSTEP object frameworks and developer tools on the Solaris platform. Topics include: - An overview of the OPENSTEP/NEO architecture - Object-Oriented Programming basics - The Objective-C Language - The OPENSTEP Developer Tools on Solaris - Creating Basic OPENSTEP Applications - Application Architectures - Debugging Availability The first open enrollment course will be held on the Sun campus in Menlo Park, CA From August 19-23, 1996. For details see the PRI website http://www.pri.com Paradigm Research, Inc. Paradigm Research is a Sun Authorized Education Center (AEC) that provides the training and mentoring necessary to introduce new technologies into existing business environments. Working with leading technology vendors, Paradigm Research has identified successful corporate adoption strategies for advanced technologies. Paradigm Research applies these strategies to reduce the risk involved in a company's transition from traditional software practices to specific technology solutions. Paradigm Research, Inc. is headquartered in Los Altos, California # # # OPENSTEP, NEXTSTEP and NeXT Software are trademarks of NeXT Software, Inc. Sun, SunSoft, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Paradigm Research is a trademark of Paradigm Research, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. trademarks of NeXT Software, Inc. Sun, SunSoft, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Paradigm Research is a trademark of Paradigm Research, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
From: coyle@newinfotech.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: New Information Technologies now offering courses in Unix/NeXT/NT/NeXTSTEP/OpenStep Date: 15 Jul 1996 16:00:32 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4se810$5tl@digifix.digifix.com> For more information: EMAIL: info@newinfotech.com David Coyle Keith Hall coyle@newinfotech.com hall@newinfotech.com http://www.newinfotech.com/ FAX: (+49) 7433 27 33 13 ====================================== New Information Technologies now offering courses in Unix/NeXT/NT/NeXTSTEP/OpenStep. HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, July 15, 1996 - New Information Technologies (NIT) today announced the availability of a series of courses aimed at the serious software developer: "The OpenStep Advantage" "Introduction to WebObjects" "Programming with Objective-C" "Advanced C++ Programming" "The Standard Template Library" "Programming with Threads" "Introduction to CORBA and Distributed Object Technology" NIT offers a complementary set of consulting services, as well as commercial and educational pricing on the full suite of NeXTSTEP/OpneStep applications. NIT is also actively involved in a number of research projects, including active databases and event-driven programming paradigms. Queries about consulting and courses offered by NIT can be directed to Dr. Keith Hall, hall@newinfotech.com. ABOUT NIT NIT (New Information Technologies) was founded in 1994 by Georg Tuparev, to provide NeXTSTEP solutions to small business and the academic community. NIT offers a full range of products, from shrink-wrapped applications, to consulting, hardware, and fully-configured WebStations for the European market. Vice-president Dr. Coyle had this to say about NIT: "NIT is committed to offering the finest software and services to the NextStep/OpenStep community. We also pledge to offer our educational customers the same degree of quality service that commercial customers receive."
From: Nicole Overson <Nicole_Overson@next.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: NeXT Software Introduces Enterprise Alliance Program Date: 15 Jul 1996 23:16:10 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sf1hq$9i9@digifix.digifix.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Nicole Overson NeXT Software, Inc. 415-780-3731 nicole@next.com Melinda Mattei Niehaus Ryan Group (for NeXT Software) (415) 827-7089 melinda@nrgpr.com NeXT Software Introduces Enterprise Alliance Program Program to provide VARs, ISPs and System Integrators with tools and services necessary to win competitive advantage in burgeoning Intranet and Internet markets REDWOOD CITY, CA -- July 16, 1996 -- NeXT Software, a leading producer of software development environments for the Internet and Enterprise, today launched its Enterprise Alliance Program. Providing channel partners with discounted and priority access to NeXT products, services and technical expertise, the Enterprise Alliance Program will enable VARs, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and System Integrators to quickly provide customers with powerful vertical Web and enterprise applications. "The Enterprise Alliance Program is a primary strategic direction for NeXT," said Steven P. Jobs, chairman and CEO of NeXT Software. "We understand the tremendous importance of partnering with channel members to extend our reach into growing markets. This program makes it easy to partner with NeXT and take advantage of our proven technology." Through the Enterprise Alliance Program, VARs and system integrators can leverage their expertise in client/server development when delivering Web solutions to their customers. For ISPs, the program provides an open, visual environment for more rapidly building the advanced Web applications and services their users demand. "NeXT believes that the Web is driving the future of customer-to-business and business-to-business interaction," says NeXT vice president of worldwide sales, Mitch Mandich. "As happened in the enterprise, the Web is on the verge of an explosion in packaged applications for vertical industries such as finance and healthcare. With WebObjects, NeXT provides traditional enterprise VARs and ISVs with a powerful, easy-to-use tool to capitalize on these emerging Web development opportunities. Through deep discounts, training and technical support, our Enterprise Alliance Program demonstrates our commitment to bringing superior Web development solutions to a wide audience of potential NeXT partners." NeXT Technology Equals Partner Opportunity NeXT's OPENSTEP(TM) and WebObjects(TM) products deliver a powerful and reliable framework for channel partners to build successful businesses in the Web and enterprise markets. With years of development and blue-chip customers behind it, OPENSTEP is a leading object-oriented environment for developing business-critical custom applications for the enterprise. Based on much of the same proven technology, NeXT provides WebObjects, an object-oriented environment for rapidly developing dynamic, server-based Web applications that easily integrate with a company's existing computing infrastructure. "In both the enterprise and exploding Web markets, our products provide channel partners with the flexibility and responsiveness necessary to keep up with the break-neck pace of change," said Mandich. "In today's market, a VAR's customers want to help generate demand for their products by allowing users to interact with corporate data on their Web sites. With WebObjects, partner developers can meet this need by delivering dynamic applications that extend their customers' existing systems to the Web." Enterprise Alliance Subscription Program For $2,499 per developer per year, Enterprise Alliance Program Members receive the following products, services and benefits. Products-- WebObjects Enterprise (Developer), OPENSTEP Enterprise (Developer) and User for Windows NT and Mach, Enterprise Objects Framework for Windows NT and Mach , and all Developer Documentation. Services-- all upgrades and bug fixes, access to preview and beta versions of new products, email technical support, and significant discounts on open enrollment training products. Additional Benefits-- significant discounts on NeXT deployment products used internally, and co-marketing opportunities with NeXT including PR, trade shows, web site linking, etc. How to Subscribe The program is available today for qualified partners. Interested VARs, ISVs, Systems Integrators, and ISPs should contact NeXT at 1-800-TRY-NeXT and simply request an Enterprise Alliance Program Application. Free Internet Teleconference Join NeXT on Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 1:15 PM (Eastern Time) for the "Partner with NeXT to Make Money on the Web" Teleconference - a free 1 hour session where opinion leaders join NeXT and current NeXT partners to crack the code on Web success. Register today by calling 1-800-TRY NeXT and NeXT operators will connect you via telephone on the day of the event. NeXT Software, Inc. NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's development software adds value to today's business by shortening the development cycle, working with an organization's existing technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling organizations to grow and change with ease. Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions. NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo. For more information please visit NeXT's website http://www.next.com or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT. Trademark Info: NeXT, the NeXT logo, WebObjects, and OPENSTEP are trademarks or registered of NeXT Software, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners. ###
From: Tiffany Bianco <tiffany@lighthouse.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Lighthouse Design Ships WebVision 1.0 Date: 15 Jul 1996 23:17:08 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sf1jk$9ji@digifix.digifix.com> http://www.lighthouse.com/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For information, contact: Vicki Beumeler 415/570-7736 webvision@lighthouse.com LIGHTHOUSE DESIGN SHIPS WEBVISION 1.0 --New training course and special promotional pricing also announced-- JULY 15th, 1996 - SAN MATEO, CA - Lighthouse Design, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Microsystems, Inc., today shipped WebVision 1.0, a multi-dimensional charting server and developer component designed to augment NeXT Software, Inc.'s WebObjects and Enterprise Objects Framework (EOF) database access technology. WebVision is a component of BackPage, Lighthouse Design's object-oriented framework for building dynamic, web-based applications. Lighthouse also announced WebVision for Developers, a training course designed for web developers that covers the steps involved in writing a WebVision application; all WebVision components and key classes; the infrastructure required to deploy WebVision applications and more. WebVision enables corporate developers to leverage a pre-written component for dynamically generating data driven charts and graphs for display in web pages or custom applications. Developers can add WebVision's charting functionality without writing additional code, expediting the delivery of custom applications, while increasing their quality and consistency. A fully object-oriented API allows WebVision to be seamlessly integrated into custom applications, and to supplement web pages with content rich analytics and data-driven graphics. Support is provided for representation of multi-dimensional data in two dimensional and three dimensional graphical models. Chart types include 2-D and 3-D bars, areas, lines, columns and pie charts. WebVision provides support for hit detection, allowing corporate developers to easily add custom controls and behavior to auto-generated chart graphics. For example, an end-user seeking more information about a particular stock in a chart showing stock analysis, can simply click the line or pie wedge representing it, to trigger additional system functionality. Special Pricing WebVision lists for $895 per developer seat, and $5,995 per deployment server. Through August 15th, as part of a special promotion, customers can purchase a WebVision Developer Bundle for $4,995, which includes five developer seats and one server license. Additionally, Lighthouse will offer 2 for 1 server pricing-customers who buy one server license will get one free. The WebVision Developer Bundle and 2 for 1 server promotions cannot be combined. Lighthouse Design, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Microsystems, Inc., is a leading supplier of object products and services for corporate developers deploying custom solutions to the World Wide Web, SunSoft's Solaris and Microsoft's Windows NT. With a growing family of applications and object frameworks, Lighthouse is at the forefront of broadening the marketplace for cross-platform, web-enabled object technology. With annual revenues of more than $6 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc., provides solutions that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun's SPARC workstations, multiprocessing servers, SPARC microprocessors, Solaris operating software and ISO-certified service organization each rank No. 1 in the UNIX industry. Java, Sun's platform-independent programming language, provides a comprehensive solution to the challenge of programming for complex networks, including the Internet. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. For more information on Lighthouse Design products, call 1-800-366-2279 or 1-415-570-7736, send electronic mail to info@lighthouse.com, or visit Lighthouse Design's World Wide Web page at http://www.lighthouse.com/. Lighthouse Design, Ltd., WebVision, BackPage and the Lighthouse logo are trademarks of Lighthouse Design, Ltd. Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Solaris and Java are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. NeXT Software, WebObjects, Enterprise Objects Framework, are trademarks of NeXT Software, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
From: wegmann@talisker.linguistics.ruhr-uni-bochum.de (Frank Wegmann) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: Guavac 0.2.4 - Binary distribution Date: 17 Jul 1996 02:14:00 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4si0b8$lfp@digifix.digifix.com> A binary distribution of the Java compiler Guavac has been made available for the Motorola platform and has been submitted under the name guavac-0.2.4.N.b.tar.gz to these locations: ftp://peanuts.leo.org/pub/comp/platforms/next/submissions ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions If there is anybody willing to compile it for other NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP platforms, I'd be glad to include it in a common release. This is the accompanying README file: Binary Distribution of the GNU Java Compiler 0.2.4 This is a binary distribution of guavac, the GNU Java compiler which is written by Effective Edge. Although it is an early version, it's nevertheless highly portable code. This distribution runs on NeXT hardware (NEXTSTEP 3.3) and had been compiled with gcc-2.7.2 and libg++-2.7.2 with debugging information, so it's fairly large. Installation 1. Unpack this distribution under /usr/gnu. Make sure that you have about 15 MB free space. cd /usr/gnu gnutar xzpf guavac-0.2.4.bin-m.tar.gz 2. Adjust your CLASSPATH, if necessary. guavac assumes that its classes are packed in the zip file /usr/gnu/share/guavac/classes.zip. You can override the environment variable by using the command line option -classpath. See the man page for further details. 3. Compile a Java program and take note of the speed of guavac, in comparison to the javac by Sun. The javac used here is based on the current port of Sun's JDK (1.01) to NEXTSTEP. The relation in speed also holds on the original platform Solaris. · Write a program such as the familiar Hello World example: public class HelloWorld { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Hello World!"); } } · Compile and time it: wegmann@abulafia<21>: time javac HelloWorld.java 5.545u 2.062s 0:09.62 79.0% 0+0k 56+4io 0pf+0w wegmann@abulafia<22>: time guavac HelloWorld.java Compilation Successful: 1 classes or interfaces found: * HelloWorld 0.625u 0.312s 0:01.63 57.0% 0+0k 8+3io 0pf+0w All credits go to Effective Edge. I cannot guarantee that it works under your configuration, so you're on your own. Have a cup of Java! Frank Wegmann <wegmann@linguistics.ruhr-uni-bochum.de> -- =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Frank Wegmann voice: +49 234 700 24 61 Sprachwiss. Institut fax : +49 234 70 94 137 Ruhr-Universitaet Bochum Internet : wegmann@linguistics.ruhr-uni-bochum.de 44780 Bochum X.400: G=Frank; S=Wegmann; OU1=rz; OU2=ruba; Germany PRMD=ruhr-uni-bochum; ADMD=d400; C=de =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
From: Kindle DiGiusto <Kindle_DiGiusto@next.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: NeXT and Netscape to Deliver Enterprise Web Solutions Date: 17 Jul 1996 16:01:31 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sjgqr$rqv@digifix.digifix.com> NETSCAPE AND NeXT TEAM TO DELIVER ENTERPRISE WEB SOLUTIONS Companies to Collaborate on Software for Intranets and Corporate Web Sites MOUNTAIN VIEW and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 17, 1996 -- Netscape Communications Corporation and NeXT Software today announced that they will work together to deliver software solutions that allow corporate customers to create enterprise Intranets and Web sites using products from both companies. The new alliance covers joint marketing, sales, support, and training. Under the terms of the agreement, Netscape and NeXT will work together to help customers succeed in deploying live, online applications based on software from both companies. The combination of Netscape SuiteSpot(TM) server software for building Intranets, Netscape Navigator Gold(TM) premium client software for Internet publishing and NeXT's WebObjects Enterprise application development environment lays the foundation for corporate customers to develop dynamic Web applications for corporate Intranets and the Internet. "Netscape and NeXT are two of our strategic partners in creating and delivering successful Web applications and we are delighted that they are working together to provide a total solution," said Bert Ellis, chairman and CEO of IXL (a multimedia company specializing in interactive communications based out of Atlanta, GA). "With Netscape's Internet client and server software and NeXT's WebObjects we are leveraging the Web internally and extending it to our customers to reach our business goal of increased marketshare and productivity. We are currently using these combined technologies to produce a major travel related site." "As a leading developer of Internet tools and technologies, NeXT is a great example of how companies can leverage the Netscape software platform of clients, servers and tools to provide complete Intranet solutions for corporate customers," said Jim Barksdale, president and CEO of Netscape. "Together, Netscape and NeXT are making it easy for customers to leverage the open standards of the Internet to build full service Intranets, including the development of online applications for corporate communication, collaboration and data access." "We are looking forward to continued momentum in the Intranet market with Netscape, an Internet pioneer and success story," said Steven P. Jobs, chairman and CEO of NeXT Software. "NeXT and Netscape are providing proven technology to corporations around the world who are looking to bring their business to the Web." The WebObjects product line offers a cross-platform and language independent development environment for delivering interactive, scalable, server-based web applications for both the Internet and the enterprise. NeXT's WebObjects Enterprise brings a corporation's entire computing infrastructure to the Web without having to rewrite data and applications. WebObjects is an Intranet application development environment that can easily integrate multiple vendor's databases, legacy mainframe systems, SAP applications, and OLE-based applications into a single Web-based application which can be distributed across multiple servers. WebObjects can also incorporate popular Web technologies such as Java(TM), JavaScript(TM), VRML, and Shockwave.WebObjects is based on proven technology that is enabling customers such as Disney, Merrill Lynch, Motorola, Reebok International Ltd, and The Sharper Image to deploy their applications on the Web. Netscape SuiteSpot is an integrated suite of cross-platform Web server software that brings the open standards of the Internet to corporate Intranets. Netscape SuiteSpot includes the following six components: Netscape Enterprise Server(TM)software industrial-strength Web server software for distributing and managing information throughout an enterprise, Netscape Catalog Server(TM)software for maintaining Internet resources such as documents and electronic mail addresses, Netscape Proxy Server(TM) software for replicating and filtering access to Web-based content, Netscape Mail Server(TM) software for open standards-based Internet messaging, Netscape News Server(TM) software for creating discussion groups, and Netscape LiveWire Pro for managing Web sites and creating live online applications. Netscape Navigator Gold is the leading client side software for creating, editing and viewing Web-based content. Netscape Navigator Gold 3.0, now available in beta form on the Netscape Internet site, combines the features of the recently introduced Netscape Navigator 3.0 with easy-to-use Internet and Intranet publishing capabilities, enabling WYSIWYG creation of Web documents that can include Live Objects such as Java(TM), JavaScript(TM), audio or video. Netscape Navigator Gold enables users on corporate Intranets and the Internet to easily create interactive documents based on HTML (HyperText Markup Language). The documents can be posted to a company's internal Web or news server, sent as electronic mail or posted on the Internet. The combined Netscape and NeXT products provide a complete solution for corporations looking to build enterprise applications for Intranets. For optimum performance and scalability, the WebObjects application environment integrates with Netscape's server products through their server APIs (NSAPI) on a variety of server operating systems. Applications are then executed through Netscape Navigator and can also utilize client-enhancing technologies such as Java, JavaScript, audio, and video. Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California. NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's development software adds value to today's business by shortening the development cycle, working with an organization's existing technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling organizations to grow and change with ease. Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions. NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo. For more information please visit NeXT's Web site at http://www.next.com or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT. Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com. Corporate customers can call 415-937-2555 while consumers can call 415-937-3777 for more information. NOTE: Netscape, Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications Corporation logo, Netscape Navigator Gold, Netscape SuiteSpot, Netscape Enterprise Server, Netscape Catalog Server, Netscape Mail Server, Netscape News Server and Netscape Proxy Server are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. NeXT, the NeXT logo and WebObjects are trademarks or registered trademarks of NeXT Software, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.
From: info@blacksmith.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: Junior- to Senior-Level OPENSTEP Developers - DC/Baltimore Date: 18 Jul 1996 15:00:15 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sm1jv$7u8@digifix.digifix.com> For Immediate Release: Openings for Junior- to Senior-Level OPENSTEP Developers! Hiring Immediately! BLaCKSMITH, Inc., one of the fastest growing NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP companies in the market, is immediately hiring developers! Junior- to senior-level positions in NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP and Java technologies are available through BLaCKSMITH's four divisions: Consulting, Web Services, Developer Training, and Commercial Products. BLaCKSMITH supports clients in the government, telecommunications, and financial industries in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas. We will be hiring candidates who want to join the team of talented developers who continue to make this company a success in the object-oriented market. Every resume meeting minimum qualifications will be considered! Job categories are defined as follows: 1) Junior-level OPENSTEP Developer - 1 to 2 years professional NEXTSTEP/Objective-C experience required - Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience required - General knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design helpful - Minimum one year development experience in C or C++ - Minimum one year experience with UNIX - UNIX system administration and database administration helpful - knowledge/interest in Java a plus 2) Mid-level OPENSTEP Developer - 2 to 4 years professional NEXTSTEP/Objective-C experience required - Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience required - Experience in object-oriented analysis and design helpful - Minimum 3 years of development experience in C or C++ required - Minimum 3 years experience with UNIX required - Working knowledge of NEXTSTEP's EOF helpful - knowledge of Java a plus 3) Senior-level OPENSTEP Developer - 4+ years professional NEXTSTEP/Objective-C experience required - Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience required - Experience in object-oriented analysis and design required - Minimum 5 years of development experience in C or C++ required - Minimum 5 years experience with UNIX required - Working knowledge of NEXTSTEP's EOF required - knowledge of Java a plus Successful candidates who join BLaCKSMITH will: - Have the opportunity to learn and be a part of rewarding business environments in the telecommunications, financial or government industries - Work on high-profile OPENSTEP and Java development projects - Work with a team of talented OPENSTEP developers and provide valuable input and direction - Work with state-of-the-art object modeling and implementation techniques and professionals with extensive business and development experience. Founded in 1992, BLaCKSMITH, Inc. is dedicated to providing custom and commercial software solutions to clients who wish to capitalize on the advantages of object-oriented software. The company delivers its expertise through its four divisions: Commercial Products; Consulting Services; Developer Training and Web Services. BLaCKSMITH employees are considered to be the company's most valuable asset. For more information about the company, visit its web page at ¬http://www.blacksmith.com. Resumes are being accepted immediately. For more information contact: Denise Britti 9401 Mathy Drive, Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031 (800) 619-6147 (703) 250-1741 (703) 250-1744 Fax Plain Text, NeXT Mail, or MIME: info@blacksmith.com BLaCKSMITH is an equal opportunity employer.
From: duncanc@datacom1.com (Duncan Campling) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: NeXTSTEP developers - full-time/consulting - 18 positions (US-IL/TX) Date: 18 Jul 1996 23:39:40 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sn01s$b77@digifix.digifix.com> Our client, a leading-edge technology front-runner is presently looking for a number of programmer analysts to assist in the development of a major new financial system. Opportunities exist for: 5 Consultants to work on-site in Chicago (rates flexible) 12 Full-time employees in Texas (salaries: $45K to $80K plus bonus) 1 Program manager to act as NEXTSTEP technical project lead (salary: $85 to $120K plus bonus) All candidates must have solid experience in NEXTSTEP / Objective C and EOF. Knowledge of Portable Distributed Objects (PDO) and or a relational database, in particular Sybase is highly desirable. In addition experience or exposure to C++ / OPENSTEP on NT or a financial/banking related application would be highly beneficial. For immediate consideration please contact: Duncan Campling Datacom Technology Group Inc 212-629-5720 212-629-3374 (fax) duncanc@datacom1.com http://www.datacom1.com Please mark all fax correspondence with my name - thank you
From: kim@copper.pdh.com (Kim Ortiz) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: SAN JOSE - Senior Software and Database Design Engineer Date: 19 Jul 1996 15:27:42 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sonje$ihj@digifix.digifix.com> >>>>> Career Opportunity<<<<< for an experienced Object Oriented Architect /NEXTSTEP Developer PDH, Inc. is a leader in client-server systems using NEXTSTEP and soon OpenStep software development environments. These environments permit a 10 to 1 improvement in developer productivity on the first project and up to 25 to 1 on subsequent projects through the use of the tools, OOD, and the robust libraries (classes, palettes, kits). NEXTSTEP and OpenStep are available on Motorola, Intel, Sun, HP and DEC workstations now, and will soon be running in Windows/NT and SUN NEO. You will develop custom mission critical applications for customers. Qualifications: Preferably at least 5+ years software/database development experience. Required: BS in Computer Science or related field Willingness to travel within USA Object Oriented Methodology (OOA,OOD and OOP) UNIX Independent design and development Desired: Familiarity with EOF, DBKit, AccessKit Experience in the following: Database design and development (SQL, Sybase or Oracle) Distributed databases Distributed architectures Graphical User Interface (GUI) design and development Windows 95, NT, OLE NEXTSTEP Objective-C, C++, SmallTalk, Java Duties: Design, engineer/architect, and participate in all stages of the product life-cycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation, training, and support. Lead a team of highly creative, qualified engineers/architects through product development providing both the technical and managerial aspects of the project. Take responsibility for technology insertion, database architectures, performance issues, and provide state-of-the-art solutions right to the desktops of customers. This is an excellent opportunity to be immediately challenged and to be a part of an elite staff. PDH provides excellent vacation, holiday, health, 401K and disability benefits. The work attire is casual, hours are flexible, and refreshments are sponsored. If you would like to be part of our fast-paced, high growth, engineering-focused development team, send your resume to: PDH, Inc. Personnel Department Vox: (408) 428-9596 Fax: (408) 428-9599 E-mail: personnel@pdh.com(NeXT Mail welcome) 2635 North First Street, Suite 224, San Jose, CA 95134-2034 Visit our web site at: http://www.pdh.com PDH, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. US CITIZENSHIP Required for Position
From: ehutch@norden1.com (E. Hutchinson) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: NEXTSTEP/Career Position/ILL Date: 19 Jul 1996 15:25:29 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4sonf9$ih3@digifix.digifix.com> Programmer/analyst/developer NEXTSTEP--------------------Commercial experience Objective C-----------------Commercial experience EOF-------------------------A Plus Sybase or Oracle------------A Plus Career Position-------------Exceptional benefits Must Be---------------------US Citizen or Greencard To Be Considered------------Fax resume or mail a hard copy. -- ehutch@norden1.com (419) 893-6367 [fax] Omni Search (419) 893-6334 [voice] 1310 Craig Maumee, Ohio 43537
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce,comp.sys-soft.nextstep Subject: Summary 145 - Articles posted since July 15 1996 Date: 22 Jul 1996 04:00:04 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Message-ID: <4suuc4$c2a@digifix.digifix.com> Summary: 145 Postings since: July 15 1996 [4458] ADMINISTRIVIA: Submission Guidelines [4459] NEXTSTEP Resources on the Internet [4460] PRESS RELEASE:Developer Training for OPENSTEP on Solaris [4461] PRESS RELEASE: Training for porting NEXTSTEP to OPENSTEP on Solaris [4462] PRESS RELEASE: New Information Technologies now offering courses in Unix/NeXT/NT/NeXTSTEP/OpenStep [4463] PRESS RELEASE: NeXT Software Introduces Enterprise Alliance Program [4464] PRESS RELEASE: Lighthouse Design Ships WebVision 1.0 [4465] SUBMISSION: Guavac 0.2.4 - Binary distribution [4466] NeXT and Netscape to Deliver Enterprise Web Solutions [4467] JOB: Junior- to Senior-Level OPENSTEP Developers - DC/Baltimore [4468] JOB: NeXTSTEP developers - full-time/consulting - 18 positions (US-IL/TX) [4469] JOB: NEXTSTEP/Career Position/ILL [4470] JOB: SAN JOSE - Senior Software and Database Design Engineer [4471] JOB: SAN JOSE -Software and Database Design Engineer If your submission is not listed above, please contact me at next-announce-request@digifix.com. Archives -------- Individual messages are available at http://www.stepwise.com/comp.sys.next.announce/csna-145/**article_number** where **article_number** is the [xxxx] beside the Subject line above.. FTP archives: ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Next_Announce_Archives/csna-145.tar.gz WWW archives: http://www.stepwise.com/comp.sys.next.announce/csna-145 Article submissions : next-announce@digifix.com Submission guidelines: next-announce-guidelines@digifix.com Suggestions/comments : next-announce-request@digifix.com
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: ADMINISTRIVIA: Submission Guidelines Date: 22 Jul 1996 04:15:04 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Message-ID: <4suv88$c8d@digifix.digifix.com> NEW POLICY: =========== In an attempt to standardize the format of the FTP locations for files, all ftp addresses should be submitted using the Universal Resource Locator (URL) format. (for example) ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/file.tar.gz Please try and give an indication of where you expect the file will end up on the archive site, in the same notation. Cross Posting ============= I try very hard to make sure that postings get out in a timely fashion. Most go out in less than 24 hours. Postings that require editing because they do not contain information in a useable format, or have already been posted to other comp.sys.next.* groups may be delayed, or returned to you. If your posting is rejected, I'll try and make suggestions about what should be changed where possible. Obviously off charter messages (spams, open-letters, etc) may not get a response. Content Guidelines ================== Try to keep submissions short and concise (80-100 lines max). Include full instructions on contacting you (where applicable) All Postings e-mail address, telephone (optional) Press Release toll-free voice phone, toll-free fax, voice phone, fax phone mailing address,info@blahblah.com,retail price,educational price availability Software available ftp site full path to file _IN URL FORMAT_ supported CPU's for binary distributions, OS version requirements Meeting Announcements location of meeting, time of meeting, speakers expected Signatures will be deleted automatically, so please don't rely on your .sig for the contact information Please double check all information you are posting for accuracy. If you are announcing software available by FTP, make sure the copy on the archive site is good. Announcement of Product Sales ============================= This is an area of announcement that has caused me terrible grief in recent months. The policy is tilted towards the ISV, which has worked out well in the past. Posts that announce sales of products that you are DIRECTLY involved in the development of are OK. Posts from companies trying to sell other products are evaluated on an individual basis. Time Sensitive Announcements ============================ Many times an announcement should coincide with a specific date. Unfortunately, that can be the worst time for you to get access to your internet connection to send the announcements to comp.sys.next.announce. In order to make comp.sys.next.announce as timely as possible, I will accept "post-dated" announcements for release on a specific future date. All information will be kept confidential until the requested release date, and NDAs will be signed where required to ensure this. Hopefully this will make these announcements arrive at users sites as quickly as if you posted them directly to comp.sys.next.whatever. Submissions can be sent to next-announce@digifix.com. Questions and comments to next-announce-request@digifix.com
From: sanguish@digifix.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce,comp.sys.next.advocacy,comp.sys.next.hardware,comp.sys.next.marketplace,comp.sys.next.programmer,comp.sys.next.misc,comp.sys.next.software,comp.sys.next.sysadmin,comp.sys.next.bugs,comp.soft-sys.nextstep Subject: NEXTSTEP Resources on the Internet Date: 22 Jul 1996 04:15:10 GMT Organization: Digital Fix Development Distribution: inet Message-ID: <4suv8e$c8d@digifix.digifix.com> Topics include: Stepwise NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Information WWW site eduSTEP WWW site NeXT Software, Inc. WWW site comp.sys.next newsgroups related newsgroups comp.sys.next newsgroups mailing list ftp sites NeXTanswers Stepwise NEXTSTEP/OpenStep Information WWW site =============================================== This online community resource includes - 150+ ISV company pages - 350+ ISV product descriptions - NEXTSTEP Developer Directory - NEXTSTEP Community WhitePages - NEXTSTEP User Group Directory - comp.sys.next archives - User Group information - Mailing List archives and information You can connect via the world wide web at: http://www.stepwise.com/ Suggestions or comments can be directed to me at sanguish@digifix.com If you would like to get your company and product information on Stepwise, please contact me at sanguish@digifix.com. eduSTEP WWW site ================ http://www.nmr.embl-heidelberg.de/eduStep/ eduStep aims to provide up-to-date information on: - NextStep tools and projects for scientists. - Third-party products interesting for the educational and scientific community (with educational discounts noted, where they exist). - A listing of resellers and shops interested in working with customers in the educational community. - Conferences, meetings, workshops - Major projects, such as SciTools, EMBL's project to develop a NextStep scientific work environment - Status reports on GNUStep, a freely-available implementation of OpenStep now being developed NeXT Software, Inc. WWW site ============================ http://www.next.com comp.sys.next.* newsgroups ========================== news:comp.sys.next.advocacy This is the "why NEXTSTEP is better (or worse) than anything else in the known universe" forum. It was created specifically to divert lengthy flame wars from .misc. news:comp.sys.next.announce Announcements of general interest to the NeXT community (new products, FTP submissions, user group meetings, commercial announcements etc.) This is a moderated newsgroup, meaning that you can't post to it directly. Submissions should be e-mailed to next-announce@digifix.com where the moderator (Scott Anguish) will screen them for suitability. Archives are available by ftp at ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Next_Announce_Archives Messages posted to announce should NOT be posted or crossposted to any other comp.sys.next groups. news:comp.sys.next.bugs A place to report verifiable bugs in NeXT-supplied software. Material e-mailed to Bug_NeXT@NeXT.COM is not published, so this is a place for the net community find out about problems when they're discovered. This newsgroup has a very poor signal/noise ratio--all too often bozos post stuff here that really belongs someplace else. It rarely makes sense to crosspost between this and other c.s.n.* newsgroups, but individual reports may be germane to certain non-NeXT- specific groups as well. news:comp.sys.next.hardware Discussions about NeXT-label hardware and compatible peripherals, and non-NeXT-produced hardware (e.g. Intel) that is compatible with NEXTSTEP. In most cases, questions about Intel hardware are better asked in comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware. Questions about SCSI devices belong in comp.periphs.scsi. This isn't the place to buy or sell used NeXTs--that's what .marketplace is for. news:comp.sys.next.marketplace NeXT stuff for sale/wanted. Material posted here must not be crossposted to any other c.s.n.* newsgroup, but may be crossposted to misc.forsale.computers.workstation or appropriate regional newsgroups. news:comp.sys.next.misc For stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else. Anything you post here by definition doesn't belong anywhere else in c.s.n.*--i.e. no crossposting!!! news:comp.sys.next.programmer Questions and discussions of interest to NEXTSTEP programmers. This is primarily a forum for advanced technical material. Generic UNIX questions belong elsewhere (comp.unix.questions), although specific questions about NeXT's implementation or porting issues are appropriate here. Note that there are several other more "horizontal" newsgroups (comp.lang.objective-c, comp.lang.postscript, comp.os.mach, comp.protocols.tcp-ip, etc.) that may also be of interest. news:comp.sys.next.software This is a place to talk about [third party] software products that run on NEXTSTEP systems. news:comp.sys.next.sysadmin Stuff relating to NeXT system administration issues; in rare cases this will spill over into .programmer or .software. Related Newsgroups ================== news:comp.soft-sys.nextstep Like comp.sys.next.software and comp.sys.next.misc combined. Exists because NeXT is a software-only company now, and comp.soft-sys is for discussion of software systems with scope similar to NEXTSTEP. news:comp.lang.objective-c Technical talk about the Objective-C language. Implemetations discussed include NeXT, Gnu, Stepstone, etc. news:comp.object Technical talk about OOP in general. Lots of C++ discussion, but NeXT and Objective-C get quite a bit of attention. At times gets almost philosophical about objects, but then again OOP allows one to be a programmer/philosopher. (The original comp.sys.next no longer exists--do not attempt to post to it.) Exception to the crossposting restrictions: announcements of usenet RFDs or CFVs, when made by the news.announce.newgroups moderator, may be simultaneously crossposted to all c.s.n.* newsgroups. Getting the Newsgroups without getting News =========================================== Thanks to Michael Ross at antigone.com, the main NEXTSTEP groups are now available as a mailing list digest as well. next-nextstep-d next-advocacy-d next-announce-d next-bugs-d next-hardware-d next-marketplace-d next-misc-d next-programmer-d next-software-d next-sysadmin-d (For a full description, send mail saying LISTS to <digestif@antigone.com>). The subscription syntax is essentially the same as LISTSERV's. To subscribe, send a message to <digestif@antigone.com> saying: SUB Listname YourName Example: SUB next-hardware-d John Doe The ftp sites ============= ftp://next-ftp.peak.org: The main site for North American submissions (formerly ftp.cs.orst.edu) ftp://ftp.informatik.uni-muenchen.de: (Peanuts) Located in Germany. ftp://ftp.dn.net/pub/next Peanuts mirror in the US ftp://terra.stack.urc.tue.nl (Dutch NEXTSTEP User Group) and ftp://cube.sm.dsi.unimi.it (Italian NEXTSTEP User Group) ftp://ftp.nmr.embl-heidelberg.de/pub/next/ eduStep ftp://ftp.next.com: See below ftp.next.com and NextAnswers@next.com ===================================== [from the document ftp://ftp.next.com/pub/NeXTanswers/1000_Help] Welcome to the NeXTanswers information retrieval system! This system allows you to request online technical documents, drivers, and other software, which are then sent to you automatically. You can request documents by fax or Internet electronic mail, read them on the world-wide web, transfer them by anonymous ftp, or download them from the BBS. NeXTanswers is an automated retrieval system. Requests sent to it are answered electronically, and are not read or handled by a human being. NeXTanswers does not answer your questions or forward your requests. USING NEXTANSWERS BY E-MAIL To use NeXTanswers by Internet e-mail, send requests to nextanswers@next.com. Files are sent as NeXTmail attachments by default; you can request they be sent as ASCII text files instead. To request a file, include that file's ID number in the Subject line or the body of the message. You can request several files in a single message. You can also include commands in the Subject line or the body of the message. These commands affect the way that files you request are sent: ASCII causes the requested files to be sent as ASCII text SPLIT splits large files into 95KB chunks, using the MIME Message/Partial specification REPLY-TO address sets the e-mail address NeXTanswers uses These commands return information about the NeXTanswers system: HELP returns this help file INDEX returns the list of all available files INDEX BY DATE returns the list of files, sorted newest to oldest SEARCH keywords lists all files that contain all the keywords you list (ignoring capitalization) For example, a message with the following Subject line requests three files: Subject: 2101 2234 1109 A message with this body requests the same three files be sent as ASCII text files: 2101 2234 1109 ascii This message requests two lists of files, one for each search: Subject: SEARCH Dell SCSI SEARCH NetInfo domain NeXTanswers will reply to the address in your From: line. To use a different address either set your Reply-To: line, or use the NeXTanswers command REPLY-TO <your-address> If you have any problem with the system or suggestions for improvement, please send mail to nextanswers-request@next.com. USING NEXTANSWERS BY FAX To use NeXTanswers by fax, call (415) 780-3990 from a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions. You'll be asked for your fax number, a number to identify your fax (like your phone extension or office number), and the ID numbers of the files you want. You can also request a list of available files. When you finish entering the file numbers, end the call and the files will be faxed to you. If you have problems using this fax system, please call Technical Support at 1-800-848-6398. You cannot use the fax system outside the U.S & Canada. USING NEXTANSWERS VIA THE WORLD-WIDE WEB To use NeXTanswers via the Internet World-Wide Web connect to NeXT's web server at URL http://www.next.com. USING NEXTANSWERS BY ANONYMOUS FTP To use NeXTanswers by Internet anonymous FTP, connect to FTP.NEXT.COM and read the help file pub/NeXTanswers/README. If you have problems using this, please send mail to nextanswers-request@next.com. USING NEXTANSWERS BY MODEM To use NeXTanswers via modem call the NeXTanswers BBS at (415) 780-2965. Log in as the user "guest", and enter the Files section. From there you can download NeXTanswers documents. FOR MORE HELP... If you need technical support for NEXTSTEP beyond the information available from NeXTanswers, call the Support Hotline at 1-800-955-NeXT (outside the U.S. call +1-415-424-8500) to speak to a NEXTSTEP Technical Support Technician. If your site has a NeXT support contract, your site's support contact must make this call to the hotline. Otherwise, hotline support is on a pay-per-call basis. Thanks for using NeXTanswers! Written by: Eric P. Scott (mailto:eps@toaster.SFSU.EDU) and Scott Anguish (mailto:sanguish@digifix.com) Additions from: Greg Anderson (mailto:Greg_Anderson@afs.com) Michael Pizolato (mailto:alf@epix.net) Dan Grillo (mailto:dan_grillo@next.com)
From: info@netsurfer.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Netsurfer Announces Netsurfer 2.0 for NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP - New Subscription Based Pricing Date: 23 Jul 1996 01:10:35 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4t1msb$n36@digifix.digifix.com> For more information contact: Rasika Weinstein Netsurfer, Inc. 250 14th St. N.W. Fourth Floor Atlanta, GA 30318 USA +1.404.815.1050 info@netsurfer.com http://www.netsurfer.com Netsurfer Announces Netsurfer 2.0 for NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP New Subscription Based Pricing Atlanta, GA, July 18, 1996 - Netsurfer, Inc. today announced that version 2.0 of its Netsurfer(tm) World Wide Web browser and application framework will ship on August 8. The final beta version of Netsurfer 2.0 is currently available for evaluation from Netsurfer's website on the Internet. Netsurfer 2.0 is based on Netkit(tm), Netsurfer's object-based framework for building Web-based applications. In addition to its open object-based API, Netsurfer 2.0 adds several new key features: o HTML 3.2 compatibility with Netscape 2.x extensions including frames. o Client-side persistent caching of Web documents. o Support for dynamic applets using Objective-C, Objective-TCL(tm), and Objective-Perl(tm) languages. o Netkit Plug-In bundles (QuickTime Video, RTF[D], and PDF document viewer support bundles are included.) o Netsurfer developer kit for developing Netkit/Netsurfer plug-ins and applets. Netsurfer version 2.0 requires NEXTSTEP version 3.1 or later, or OPENSTEP for Mach version 4.0. All compatible OPENSTEP hardware platforms are supported. Along with version 2.0, Netsurfer announced new subscription based pricing for the Netsurfer browser. Single user licenses are now priced at $99US with yearly update subscriptions available for $49US per year. Netsurfer 2.0 upgrades are free for users who purchased Netsurfer version 1.x after January 1, 1996, otherwise upgrades from version 1.x are priced at $49US per user. Visit Netsurfer's Website at http://www.netsurfer.com for more information. _____ Netsurfer, Inc. was founded in 1994 to provide Internet Software Technology for a variety of Internet/Intranet applications. Netsurfer is well known for its user-friendly, graphical software products including the Netsurfer(tm) Web Browser and Netsurfer ISP(tm) dial-up networking and Internet account management software. Netsurfer and Netkit are trademarks of Netsurfer, Inc. NEXTSTEP and OPENSTEP are trademarks of Next Software, Inc. Objective-Perl, and Objective-TCL are trademarks of TipTop Software. # # #
From: "Michael M. Gabrys" <Michael_Gabrys@tellurium.sf.ca.us> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: MEETING: Bay Area NeXT Group Meeting, Thursday July 25th at 7pm Date: 23 Jul 1996 02:24:41 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4t1r79$nhf@digifix.digifix.com> **** ANNOUNCEMENT **** Bay Area NeXT Group Meeting OpenStep 4.0 When: 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 25th Where: Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Auditorium 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA What: Come see OpenStep 4.0! Diana Vallance, NeXT's District Sales Manager for the Northern California region, and James Wilkey, System Engineer for that region, will present the new software, which will be shipping by the time of the meeting. This is a good opportunity to view the next generation of NEXTSTEP, and to meet local members of NeXT's direct sales force. As usual, there will also be discussion of rumors and news technical Q&A (including Q&A about WebObjects) and dinner at a nearby restaurant for those who wish to continue the conversation. See you at the meeting! Contact: info@bang.org http://www.bang.org/ BANG, P.O. Box 1731, Palo Alto, CA 94302 For questions about purchasing or upgrading to OpenStep 4.0, contact Diana Vallance at (415) 780-3814. Directions: SLAC is much easier to reach from 280. FROM 280: Take 280 toward Palo Alto. Take the Sand Hill Road exit (east). Follow Sand Hill over a small hill, about one mile. The SLAC entrance will be on your right at 2575 Sand Hill Road. Look for directions to the Auditorium at the guard office at the entrance. FROM 101: Take 101 toward Palo Alto. Take the Embarcadero Road exit (west). Continue on Embarcadero a few miles, cross El Camino Real onto the Stanford campus. The road forks about a block later, take the right fork; you are now on Arboretum Rd. Follow Arboretum across Palm Drive and through the Stanford Shopping Center. Turn left onto Sand Hill Road. Follow Sand Hill Road for a few miles, crossing Foothill Expressway/Alameda de las Pueguas (street has two names) and passing a Shell station on your right. The SLAC entrance will be on your left at 2575 Sand Hill Road. Look for directions to the Auditorium at the guard office at the entrance. Mike Gabrys
From: wegmann@talisker.linguistics.ruhr-uni-bochum.de (Frank Wegmann) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: Guavac 0.2.4 - Fat Binary Distribution Date: 23 Jul 1996 16:28:05 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4t3ckl$bj@digifix.digifix.com> A fat binary distribution of the Java compiler Guavac has been made available for the Motorola and Intel platforms and has been submitted under the name guavac-0.2.4.NI.b.tar.gz to these locations: ftp://peanuts.leo.org/pub/comp/platforms/next/Developer/languages/java ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions Special thanks go to George Fankhauser <gfa@tik.ee.ethz.ch> who supplied the Intel binary. If there is anybody else willing to compile it for other NEXTSTEP/OPENSTEP platforms, please keep in mind that you need the current gcc-2.7.2 in order to compile the sources. I'd be glad to include more binaries in another release. This is the accompanying README file: Binary Distribution of the GNU Java Compiler 0.2.4 This is a binary distribution of guavac, the GNU Java compiler which is written by Effective Edge. Although it is an early version, it's nevertheless highly portable and efficient code. This package contains fat binaries for NeXT and Intel hardware (NEXTSTEP 3.3) and had been compiled with gcc-2.7.2 and libg++-2.7.2. Installation 1. Install the package with the Installer. It will be installed by default under /usr/gnu, but you can change it to another location. 2. Adjust your CLASSPATH, if necessary. guavac assumes that its classes are packed in the zip file /usr/gnu/share/guavac/classes.zip. You can override the environment variable by using the command line option -classpath. See the man page for further details. 3. Compile a Java program and take note of the speed of guavac, in comparison to the javac by Sun. The javac used here is based on the current port of Sun's JDK (1.01) to NEXTSTEP. The relation in speed also holds on the original platform Solaris. · Write a program such as the familiar Hello World example: public class HelloWorld { public static void main(String[] args) { System.out.println("Hello World!"); } } · Compile and time it: wegmann@abulafia<21>: time javac HelloWorld.java 5.545u 2.062s 0:09.62 79.0% 0+0k 56+4io 0pf+0w wegmann@abulafia<22>: time guavac HelloWorld.java Compilation Successful: 1 classes or interfaces found: * HelloWorld 0.625u 0.312s 0:01.63 57.0% 0+0k 8+3io 0pf+0w All credits go to Effective Edge. I cannot guarantee that it works under your configuration, so you're on your own. Have a cup of Java! Frank Wegmann <wegmann@linguistics.ruhr-uni-bochum.de>
From: Jaime Guerrero <jaime@tlg.net> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: multibase (dec/hex/oct/bin) calculator utility now available Date: 24 Jul 1996 01:54:43 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4t4dr3$eh@digifix.digifix.com> Now available, a better mousetrap for doing base conversions and bitwise calculations. An improvement over other multiple base (radix) calculators currently available for NEXTSTEP. Modeled on, and better than (though not as handy), my long-missed Casio "Computer Math Calc" pocket calculator. Ideal for you bit-twiddlers out there. Available on: ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/MultibaseCalculator.app.tar.gz ftp://next-ftp.peak.org/pub/next/submissions/MultibaseCalculator.readme >From the readme file: Multibase Calculator is a NEXTSTEP utility application that converts between decimal, unsigned decimal, hex, binary, and octal representations, showing all 5 representations simultaneously and allowing number entry in any representation. It performs common binary (+, -, *, /, &, |, ^) and unary operations (+/-, invert, <<. >>, rot-L, rot-R, architecture swap, toggle hibit) on 8, 16, or 32 bit numbers. It is useful for everyday arithmetic, programming, and digital engineering. It is particularly useful when dealing with bitwise logic common in C and Unix programs. (Free) Jaime Guerrero jaime@low-impedance.com
From: dansources@nmaa.org (Dan Fahey) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: Seeking 14 Nextstep Developers, Northern VA area Date: 24 Jul 1996 15:37:23 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4t5u1j$6eo@digifix.digifix.com> We are seeking 14 Nextstep Developers for very long term contract positions in Northern Virginia. Feel free to call Cindi McNulty or Dan Fahey at 301-217-0425 for more information. Our Web page is www.dansources.com Sincerely, Dan Fahey
From: tssi@atlantech.net (tssi) Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: NeXTSTEP consulting in DC area Date: 24 Jul 1996 23:55:50 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4t6r86$a3o@digifix.digifix.com> Our company, Technical Software Solutions, is in need of individuals who are looking to do NeXTSTEP consulting work in the DC/Northern VA area. Please contact Tom Mavrikes at 301.369.0040 or reply via e-mail.
From: john@targetdev.com Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: Target Development Announces beta Release 4.1 of ReportPalette for OpenStep (EOF 1.2) Date: 26 Jul 1996 16:03:10 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4tb89u$rim@digifix.digifix.com> News: For Immediate Release Contact: John Yanefski Target Development Phone: (717) 399.9550 Fax: (717) 399.9551 email: john@targetdev.com Target Development Announces beta Release 4.1 of ReportPalette for OpenStep (EOF 1.2) LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA - July 25, 1996. Target Development announces the beta 4.1 release of ReportPalette for OpenStep and the Enterprise Objects Framework (version 1.2). The ReportPalette is a collection of objects that allow you to easily add custom report writing features into your EOF applications. Unlike traditional report writers that directly access database tables, the ReportPalette reports on NSDictionary values from your Enterprise Objects. EOControllers can be used to define the hierarchy of the report, and Interface Builder serves as the medium for page layout. Using the ReportPalette, keys of your EOs can be mapped directly to columns or free-form text fields on the report page. Images and formatted rich text with imbedded keys can also be added graphically. This WYSIWYG reporting tool is capable of reproducing custom forms, generating mailing labels and form letters, and producing on-the-fly hierarchical column-based and free-form reports. Other ReportPalette Features: + Custom Static and Dynamic Page Sequences; for report cover and trailer pages + Custom page backgrounds; for page header and footer information + Automatic Page Layout control at runtime + Multi-level group headers and footers, including totals + Column Headers and Footers, with totals + Support for Report Document Archiving and Unarchiving + Full support for the Foundation classes, including NSString, NSNumber, NSCalendarDate, NSData for RTF(D), and NSImage objects. + Fully documented API for programmatic customization The ReportPalette ships with several demo applications and NIBs, along with install scripts and EOModels for Sybase, Oracle, Informix, and QuickBase. The example NIBs can be loaded and run using IB's 'Test Interface' mode! That's how easy it is! Example NIBs include a column based report, form letters, mailing labels, a free-form report, and a custom healthcare form. A date licensed version of the palette is available via ftp or directly from Target Development. The product is licensed through August 31, 1996. The product includes the Interface Builder palette, header files, libraries, complete technical documentation, and various demo applications and NIBS. The palette retails for $895.00 per developer seat. No runtime fees apply. Educational, site, and source licenses are also available. An OpenStep version of this product for EOF 2.0 is due to release in beta during Q3 of 1996. The palette is available via ftp from : ftp://ftp.stepwise.com/pub/Vendors/Target_Development/OpenStep/ReportPalette Installation_README.rtfd.tar.gz ReportPalette.pkg.tar.gz Or simply download from our Web page at: http://www.stepwise.com/Developers/Target_Development The archived version is compiled quad-FAT for Intel, Motorola, Sparc and HP-PA. Thin versions can be requested by sending email to objects@targetdev.com. Target Development is a Pennsylvania-based object-oriented solutions company, specializing in database productivity objects for NEXTSTEP and OpenSTep. We are currently shipping object palettes for the DatabaseKitä, AccessKitä, and the EOF, as well as completing a suite of NEXTSTEP applications for self administered managed care. Interested persons should contact us by phone at (717) 399-9550, fax at (717) 399-9551, or email to objects@targetdev.com. DatabaseKit, EOF, Interface Builder, NEXTSTEP, and OpenStep are a trademarks of NeXT Computer, Inc in the U.S. and other countries. AccessKit is a trademark of VNP Software, Inc. ReportPalette and RetrieverPalette are trademarks of Target Development.
From: Noel Ambroise SPINEC <spinec.noel@wiesbaden.netsurf.de> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: SUBMISSION: Radio Track drivers for NEXTSTEP Date: 26 Jul 1996 17:22:35 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4tbcur$s86@digifix.digifix.com> I have uploaded the RadioTrack card drivers and so on PEANUTS archive. You can get it in ftp://ftp.peanuts.leo.org/pub/comp/platforms/next/i486/audio/RadioTrack.0.1.I d.tar.gz ftp://ftp.peanuts.leo.org/pub/comp/platforms/next/i486/audio/RadioTrack.0.1.R EADME Here after the content of the README file RadioTrack package is a set of tools to use the RadioTrack card under NeXTSTEP. It is composed of 4 elements : - A device driver for Intel platforms - A line interface tool - An application with a better user interface - A config file where are stored the defaults This work is done by me (Noel Ambroise SPINEC) and given to you "as is". No garanty that is will work fine with your system (but I hope). Bug report are welcome. This card has many other features (auto-tune, slimber, alarm) not implented because I have not the full description of the card and the manufacturer does not want to give me these informations. If someone get these informations I would appreciate to get them. If you want to reach me (I am french and I work currently in Germany): my address : Noel Ambroise SPINEC Stegerwald strasse 27 D-65199 Wiesbaden-Dotzheim telephone: +49 611 410569 (in french or english please) E-mail : spinec.noel@wiesbaden.netsurf.de Credits: This set of tools are based on work made by Gideon Grange for linux. -- --------------------------------------------------------- Noel "o-<:-{{{" Ambroise SPINEC a french man in GERMANY from Wiesbaden (Germany) internet : spinec.noel@wiesbaden.netsurf.de (NeXtMail, MIME ok) ---------------------------------------------------------
From: Nicole Overson <Nicole_Overson@next.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: PRESS RELEASE: NeXT Software Licenses Key Technologies from Netscape One Date: 29 Jul 1996 16:30:58 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4tj722$okp@digifix.digifix.com> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Nicole Overson NeXT Software, Inc. 415-780-3731 nicole@next.com Melinda Mattei Niehaus Ryan Group, Inc. Public Relations (415) 827-7089 melinda@nrgpr.com NeXT SOFTWARE LICENSES KEY TECHNOLOGIES FROM NETSCAPE ONE(TM) NeXT Customers to Gain Increased Java Support and Openness Through Netscape's Standards-Based Open Network Environment REDWOOD CITY, CA -- July 29, 1996 -- NeXT Software, a leading producer of software development environments for the Internet and Enterprise, today announced it has licensed key technologies from Netscape ONE(TM) Open Network Environment, a standards-based platform from Netscape Communications Corporation for building rich, distributed content and applications for the Internet and Intranets. NeXT's support of the Netscape ONE platform will provide NeXT customers with increasingly comprehensive Java-based open solutions for enterprise web application development. "Support for existing and emerging standards is business-critical for NeXT," said Richard Guth, Director of Web Marketing for NeXT Software. "Netscape is a leader in promoting industry standard protocols through its widely adopted software platform, and we are pleased to continue our support for Netscape's efforts by endorsing Netscape ONE . For our customers and partners, Netscape ONE will provide increased Java support and ensure interoperability with products from the growing list of other Netscape ONE adopters." The Netscape ONE platform provides many features that will be important to WebObjects(TM) customers, such as better Java virtual machine support and an improved client-side toolkit. Netscape's new JavaScript version 1.1 offering can be incorporated into NeXT's object framework to enable WebObjects users to build and deploy enterprise web applications using an enhanced version of Netscape's Java-based scripting language for the Internet. Additionally, broad adoption of the Java Runtime Interface (JRI), available in Netscape ONE, will facilitate WebObjects' support for web development in Java. "Netscape and NeXT share the common goal of providing Internet and Intranet development solutions that enable corporate customers to leverage the open standards of the Internet in concert with existing protocols, development standards and IT infrastructures," said Mike Homer, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Netscape. "Netscape ONE enables corporate developers to leverage their existing enterprise resources to build a whole new generation of network applications. This level of integration is critical to ensuring widespread adoption of the Web as a medium for doing business." Also announced by Netscape today, JavaScript version 1.1 is an enhanced version of Netscape's open, freely-licensable Java-based scripting language for quickly and easily building network applications. JavaScript 1.1 features support for Netscape LiveConnect(TM), Netscape's framework for enabling Live Objects such as Plug-ins, Java applets, JavaScript scripts and HTML elements to pass data, communicate and interact. Netscape is seeing tremendous developer acceptance for JavaScript with more than 100,000 JavaScript-enabled pages on the Internet today according to HotBot, an Internet search engine (www.hotbot.com). Netscape ONE Open Network Environment is a standards-based platform for creating a new generation of distributed client/server applications. Netscape ONE unifies into one single platform the open standards of the Internet such as HTTP, HTML, LDAP and Java, and a tool chest of open, cross-platform software and technologies for creating rich, distributed applications on the Internet and Intranets. Netscape ONE adds new technologies -- JavaScript version 1.1, Java-based Netscape Internet Foundation Classes and support for a distributed object model based on the Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) standard -- to Netscape's leading line of Java-based clients, servers and tools. Netscape ONE is freely licensable from Netscape. NeXT Software, Inc. NeXT delivers an open development environment for building custom applications for both the World Wide Web and the Enterprise. NeXT's development software adds value to today's business by shortening the development cycle, working with an organization's existing technology, supporting current and emerging standards, and enabling organizations to grow and change with ease. Providing its customers with a combination of award-winning software and professional services, NeXT delivers real-world solutions. NeXT Software, Inc. is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has offices in North America, London, Paris, Munich, and Tokyo. Of more information please visit NeXT's website http://www.next.com or call 1-800-TRY-NeXT. Netscape Communications Corp. Netscape Communications Corporation is a premier provider of open software for linking people and information over enterprise networks and the Internet. The company offers a full line of clients, servers, development tools and commercial applications to create a complete platform for next-generation, live online applications. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol "NSCP," Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California. Additional information on Netscape Communications Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by sending email to info@netscape.com. Corporate customers can call 415-937-2555 while consumers can call 415-937-3777 for more information. ### Trademark Info: NeXT, the NeXT logo, and WebObjects are trademarks or registered of NeXT Software, Inc. Netscape, Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications Corporation logo, Netscape ONE and Netscape LiveConnect are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.
From: "WSI Nationwide" <p00370@psilink.com> Newsgroups: comp.sys.next.announce Subject: JOB: US-NY-Nextstep-Objective-C-WSI Date: 30 Jul 1996 02:27:10 -0400 Organization: Next Announcements Sender: sanguish@digifix.com Message-ID: <4tk9vu$sef@digifix.digifix.com> -------(All fees are paid by our client companies and all projects are on-site at the locations listed below- no telecommuting and no 3rd party referrals or agencies, please)----------- Qualified candidates must have at least two years work experience outside school, be a US citizen or not require sponsorship. Initial telephone interviews will be given. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have been personally asked by an established, industry leading New York City area software developer with over 1000 customers worldwide, assembling a small project team developing new Client/Server products, to identify a candidate with six months to two years Nextstep Objective-C development experience, preferrably also with application design, some RDBMS experience (Oracle or Sybase preferred) and database design to develop new systems, support through rollout and possibly some network & database System Administration. The new products being developed will use Nextstep Objective-C as well as other state of the art technologies including: Internet tools/technologies-world wide web/WWW, HTML - etc, MS-Windows, Sybase, Oracle, PC LANs, AIX & HP. This teamwork oriented environment is laid back with casual dress, social with a good sense of humor, offers flexible hours and the opportunity for some international travel, if desired. This technical environment offers pure Nextstep developers a chance to strenghen their Objective-C development/design skills while diversifying and giving more depth to their experience with new software on different platforms including exposure to Internet technologies. Selected candidates with intermediate skills will be offered a starting salary of up to $70,000+ plus merit bonuses after one year and great benefits including matching 401K and full medical. The selected candidate will have all this plus a solid technical and promotional career path. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qualified candidates must have at least two years experience with a company --- not a school --- working on business systems and must be a US citizen, or not require sponsorship, thanks. If you know someone who might qualify (no 3rd party referrals or agencies, please) or is coming to the NYC/NJ/CT/PA area, e-mail a straight ascii text file/resume to Jay N. (that does not require decoding/converting, no HTML or URL's initially and please do not return a copy of this announcement with your response) to p00370@psilink.com, fax to 212-534-3724 or call 212-410-1400. (To insure formatting & print quality, please also mail a copy to me at WSI, 1619 Third Avenue, Box #6415, New York, NY 10128-0004) When resumes are received, the candidate is contacted if there is a match, the situation is thoroughly described and the candidate tells us how they would like us to proceed. No information leaves our office without prior approval. (This makes for long term relationships, which we encourage) ------------------------------------------------------- WSI is a "specialty" recruiting organization with over twenty years experience and fees paid by our selected client companies, freeing our hands to find top level candidates for "better" projects all over the USA.
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