Around The Web, Friday March 26th, 1999

MacOPINION Sex and the Single Geek Del Miller gives us an amusing look at modern life. Sex and the Single Geek Dr. Tim Cries Uncle (but gets in sync with USB peripherals) Dr. Tim Hilman has a change of heart about USB (after a little reader feedback). Dr. Tim Cries Uncle (but gets in sync with USB peripherals) Innovation and Apple: Part 4 - A bit more OS, Finder and other Applications Jeff Lewis offers some great explanations of things like how the file system works, memory system and an entire host of applications work. Innovation and Apple: Part 4 - A bit more OS, Finder and other Applications Inside Mac Games News Summary IMG is bringing us news about the release of several new product announcements, including the release of Imperialism II, Clan Lords, Return To Dark Castle, and Carmegeddon. They also have news about Apple at the GDC. Head over to IMG and check it out! Inside Mac Games Mac Gamer's Ledge News Summary MGL lays it on pretty heavy with some cool Mac gaming news. Imperialism II is released (make that a simultaneous Mac/PC release), a new Mac gaming Internet radio show, a cool contest, a chat with the creators of Nightfall, and more information about Pod Racer from LucasArts! Bust on over and check it out. Mac Gamer's Ledge Applelinks Three Restless Riders: OS Poker in the Club Car John Martellaro explores the possible reasons why Apple may not have delivered an Intel version of MacOS X Server. Well reasoned and well stated, check it out. Three Restless Riders: OS Poker in the Club Car Review: MasterClips 1,000,001 Paul Shields gives a comprehensive review on this collection of clipart and other imagery. Review: MasterClips 1,000,001 MacTimes MacOS X Server Reader Special - $419! This isn't a column or "news," but MacTimes has a special offer on MacOS X Server at a great price. MacOS X Server Reader Special - $419! Racism Dan Knight Takes a look at the very controversial statements made by Jesse Jackson in his speech on Wednesday. Racism Low-end Mac Mac Musings: "Unfilled Multi-Promises" Dan Knight explains the ins and outs of multitask, multithread, and multiprocessing. A good read for anyone wanting to understand more about these buzzwords. Mac Musings: "Unfilled Multi-Promises" Racism Dan Knight Takes a look at the very controversial statements made by Jesse Jackson in his speech on Wednesday. Racism The Daily iMac Hey, Your IP's Showing! Amy Hoy explains the way IP numbers work and exactly what they are. Hey, Your IP's Showing!

Around The Web, Thursday March 25th, 1999

MacTimes A Solution For The iMac's Mouse: As Simple As A Dimple Jeffrey Cho has a great idea to help eliminate confusion when using the round mouse that comes with the iMac and the Blue & White G3s. A Solution For The iMac's Mouse: As Simple As A Dimple Mac Gamer's Ledge 4 Reviews The Mac Gamer's Ledge has added 4 new reviews to their extensive list of reviews. These include Nightfall, Jazz JackRabbit 2, The Untouchables, and Starship Titanic. As noted elsewhere in The Mac Observer, Starship Titanic should be in stores shortly as it is being shipped now. Nightfall Jazz Jackrabbit 2 The Untouchable Starship Titanic News Summary MGL has also spied Starcraft IN STOCK at an online retailer. They are covering an Unreal tourney, and a Quake II Icon contest as well as other gaming news. If you are in the market for a great deal on a Voodoo2 card, they have a great special they are running with Micro Conversions. Check it out! Mac Gamer's Ledge Low-end Mac The Wow Factor Evan walks us through his introduction of the iMac to his friends. They had an attitude, but after he showed it to them, they decided they liked it. Go Evan! The Wow Factor The Daily iMac Mac OS 8.6: That's All Well And Good, But What Does This Mean For Me? The Daily iMac has a new staff write named Ryan Vesler and he brings us a look at the next release of the Mac OS. Mac OS 8.6: That's All Well And Good, But What Does This Mean For Me? Inside Mac Games News Summary IMG is covering several topics including Starship Titanic, a Quake II Icon contest, and an announcement by Epic Games and NetGames USA concerning an agreement between the two companies to track stats for people in Unreal tourneys. Most importantly they are covering an issue with the Game Developer's Conference that is looking great for Mac users. Check it out. Inside Mac Games

Around The Web, Wednesday March 24th, 1999

MacSoldiers PC user testimony: Getting back to the Mac The staff at MacSoldiers brings us the heartwarming story of a former Mac user forced to live with a PC for two years. This horror story has a happy ending however as the wayward soul once again discovers his inner muse and wants a Mac again. PC user testimony: Getting back to the Mac Low-end Mac Still No Floppy Dan Knight offers an in-your-face appraisal at computer "experts" that still seem to obsess over the "problem" of there being no floppy drive in the iMac. A great read. Still No Floppy MacOPINION Thinking Differently about "Think Different" Matthew Ruben pokes into what it really means to "Think Different." Thinking Differently about "Think Different" The Daily iMac New iMac Rumors: Outlook Uncertain The Daily iMac sums up some recent rumors over possible new iMacs. New iMac Rumors: Outlook Uncertain Inside Mac Games News Summary Inside Mac Games brings us their usual assortment of great Mac gaming news including a report on the ATI Rage 128, the Myth II Soundtrack, and lots more. Inside Mac Games Mac Gamer's Ledge News Summary The Mac Gamer's Ledge has information on a new update to Mac Descent and a new strategy guide for Nanosaur. Mac Gamer's Ledge

Around The Web, Tuesday March 23rd, 1999

The Daily iMac Great Balls of Fire(Wire) Amy Hoy explains FireWire and its relationship to Jerry Lee Lewis. Ok, not really, she talks about the specs behind FireWire and what it means to Mac users. Great Balls of Fire(Wire) The Consumer Portable Ms. Hoy also offers a look into the rumors surrounding the P1, or the Consumer Portable that is very hotly anticipated. The Consumer Portable Low-end Mac Burnout Dan Knight walks us through the concept of burnout. Dan tells a harsh tale of work, computer problems, and none-to-fun stress. Burnout MacOPINION The good people at MacOPINION are back after a short vacation and hitting us with their always great content! Bill's Date With Section One John Martenello thinks that the jig is up for Microsoft and he has some very compelling reasons for thinking so. He begins with a quote from a former Microsoft employee who says that no one in Gatesland has a grip on the 60 million lines of code that will be Windows 2000. A great read, check it out. Bill's Date with Section One Mac OS X Server: Right on the Money Philip Machinick Likes MacOS X and takes a look at how Apple listened to its cutsomers. Mac OS X Server: Right on the Money Innovation: Part I Mark Zeedar discusses the very nature of the word innovation and what it really takes to be an innovator. Mr. Zeedar also takes Microsoft to task for it's cowardice when it comes to innovation. Innovation: Part I

Around The Web, Monday March 22nd, 1999

We are pleased to bring a new format to our Around The Web links section. We will bringing these links from our favorite web sites in a daily news story. The Daily iMac The Daily iMac is a new web site that brings a new outlook to the Mac community. Their first editorial is called Small Furry Animals and it explores the relationship between mammals.org and Apple. Small Furry Animals Low-end Mac Chris Higgins dives into the ins and outs of installing the Entrega PCI-USB 2-Port Upgrade Card. Not for the weak of heart due to the necessity of having to hack some driver files, Mr. Higgins seems to like card anyway. Entrega PCI-USB 2-Port Upgrade Card - MacSoldiers Jon Bonner has written a great column on issues surrounding Macs in the School. Jon speaks from a great position as he has just taken a new position at a small school system in South Dakota. Macs in schools - the battle may be tougher than you realize. MacSoldier's Editor-In-Chief brings us a true story of incompatibilities between different language versions of MS products. A good read, especially if you are in for a little bit of MS bashing. :-) Microsoft products crash when used together!

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