Computer Shopper back issues from November 1996:
The Macintosh Designer's Guide to Digital Imaging.
Nov 01, 1996; ... The Macintosh Designer's Guide to Digital Imaging: Controlling Black and White and Color Output by Carl Sesto John Wiley & Sons 605 Third Ave. New York, NY 10158 800-225-5945; 908-469-4400 ISBN: 0-471-13750-2; 289 pages Price: $29.95This is the most narrowly focused book of the ...
Designing Multimedia Environments for Children.
Nov 01, 1996; ... Designing Multimedia Environments for Children: Computers, Creativity, and Kids by Allison Druin and Cynthia Solomon John Wiley & Sons 605 Third Ave. New York, NY 10158 800-225-5945; 908-469-4400 ISBN: 0-471-11688-2; 320 pages Price: $44.95By its own admission, this is an ...
3D Graphics: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques.
Nov 01, 1996; ... 3D Graphics: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques by David Kalwick Academic Press 1300 Boylston St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02167 800-313-1277; 617-232-0500 ISBN: 0-12-394970-X; 320 pages Price: $34.95This book is unabashedly instructional--a how-to guide to graphics, specifically 3-D graphics. It ...
Graphical Treasures on the Internet.
Nov 01, 1996; ... Graphical Treasures on the Internet by Bridget Mintz Testa Academic Press 1300 Boylston St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02167 800-313-1277; 617-232-0500 ISBN: 0-12-685375-4; 300 pages Price: $29.95Looking for more wonder and less mechanics? Graphical Treasures on the Internet may be up your ...
Tech tip of the month. (Question and Answer)
Nov 01, 1996 ... As the sole occupant of the Electronic Cottage, I can crank up the volume of my favorite audio CD when my muses need some musical encouragement, or I can shut off all aural distractions when I need to concentrate.Still, I can appreciate what it might be like to have to manage ...
The scalability walk. (Novell's GroupWise 5.0 workgroup software and Accugraph's IP Management utility used at the 1996 Networld+Interop trade show) (Industry Trend or Event)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Networld+Interop96 offered a way to preview products new to the market. Its show network, The InteropNet, is a massive configuration used not just to showcase new applications, but also to administrate the show. Some gutsy vendors donate their new programs to help with the show. ...
RBOC goodies. (FCC's Interconnect Order allows businesses to purchase long-distance services from RBOCs) (Government Activity)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... The FCC Interconnect Order that came down in August means that businesses in major cities will likely be able to buy long-distance service, along with all the other communication services, from their RBOCs by early next year. This action allows companies to meet all of its communication ...
Cyber cafe offers San Franciscans one-stop coffee and computer access. (Internet Alfredo) (Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... San Francisco has become the place for innovative spins in the world of technology, the latest of which is Internet Alfredo. Minus the parmesan and cream sauce, the fare at this self-proclaimed cyber lounge, which opened at the end of July, is a tangle of Internet accessibility and business ...
Conference draws focus on Internet's profitability. (VentureNet 1996) (Industry Trend or Event)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Two dozen new Internet companies, the majority of them California-based, participated July 24th and 25th in VentureNet '96, a nonprofit conference designed to connect venture capitalists with Internet developers. The companies presented products, business plans, and capital needs to the ...
Packard Bell, NEC merger should stimulate California economy. (Packard Bell Electronics) (Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... The July 15 merger that joined Sacramento-based Packard Bell Electronics and NEC's worldwide personal computer operations outside of Japan should have a favorable impact on the Northern California economy, company officials report."Packard Bell NEC has begun to add employees to ...
Let the games begin. (This Month)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 1996 ... Since this November issue hits the newsstands in mid-October, you may think it's a little early to talk about putting a PC under your Christmas tree--unlike those stores that break out the Santa decorations right after Labor Day. But it's a fact that many lucky families will splurge on a new ...
Feedback Forum.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 1996 ... Ringing ReplyDear Editor:Thank you for including the NEC MultiSync XV17+ in your August 1996 feature on 17-inch monitors. (See "Plug & Display," p. 154.) NEC would like the opportunity to clarify the points made regarding the "ringing" effects the article discusses. ...
Online survey results. (a reader survey on network operating systems and network architecture) (Industry Trend or Event)
Nov 01, 1996 ... A recent Computer Shopper online poll asked about the networks to which our readers' PCs are attached. Four-fifths of our poll respondents said that at least one of the PCs on which they regularly work is attached to a network. Surprisingly, of that sample, nearly half are connected to ...
Correction. (to the Oct 1996 issue) (Correction Notice)
Nov 01, 1996 ... The opening page of the October 1996 Online Connections section included a photo of U.S. Robotics' Allegra network adapters. (See p. 637.) These adapters are ...
Mac clones eat away at Apple's core markets. (Power Computing and Umax sell Macintosh clones that offer more value than machines from Apple) (Company Business and Marketing)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Power Computing, Umax Compete on Price and PerformanceImitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it could mean trouble for Apple Computer. While Apple struggles to convince the public it will survive the year, Macintosh clone manufacturers are offering power-packed ...
Will MMX be worth the wait? (Intel's P55C microprocessor, which features the multimedia extensions instruction set, is delayed to the 1st qtr of 1997) (Product Development)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Intel Delays P55C Chip's Debut; Analyst Questions Its ValueIntel Corp., citing higher-than-expected demand, was forced to nix the scheduled Christmastime introduction of its P55C processor, pushing volume shipments of the multimedia-optimized Pentium variant to the first quarter of ...
NetWare evolves from NOS to intranet platform. (Novell's NetWare 4.11 network operating system and IntranetWare software for intranets)(Product Announcement)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Novell Launches InternetWare to Challenge Windows NTWith the fall release of NetWare 4.11 and a sister product called IntranetWare, Novell hopes to reclaim some of the market share its venerable network operating system has lost to Microsoft Windows NT by providing a comprehensive ...
Shopping in cyberspace. (Computer Shopper's NetBuyer service)(Direct from the Editor)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Computer Shopper's NetBuyer Brings Commerce to the WebWe heard wild predictions for electronic commerce even before the Web became a cultural icon bigger than the Beatles. But, despite an influx of users willing to browse for hours, relatively few have ever plunked down cold ...
Bending over backward. (backward compatibility limits innovation) (Working On It) (Industry Trend or Event)(Column)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Let's Set Limits on Backward CompatibilityOf all the menus, tools, and icons in software today, what's the worst--the ugliest, most unnatural interface feature ever devised? That's easy: The horizontal scroll bar.Vertical scroll bars are fine; they correspond to the ...
OLiVR offers streaming video with a twist. (OLiVR Corp's Online Interactive Virtual Reality production, viewing and server software for streaming 3D photorealistic movies on the Web)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Interactive Movies Add Punch to Web ContentA new streaming video technology from OLiVR Corp. promises to bridge the gap between bandwidth shortages and Web surfers' expectations. The company's Online Interactive Virtual Reality (OLiVR) suite of production, viewing, and server tools ...
WebTV brings net access to the masses. (Philips Magnavox's set-top box displays Web pages on a TV screen)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Philips Releases Set-Top Internet ApplianceDespite nonstop World Wide Web hype, high PC prices are keeping many families offline. According to Philips Magnavox senior vice president Ed Volkwein, over 40 million U.S. households would like to surf the Net but can't afford a PC ....
Microsoft's OS/Internet strategy: just browsing. (Microsoft's Internet Explorer 4.0 browser will replace the Windows 95 interface) (includes a related article on Netscape's strategy to counter Microsoft) (Product Development)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Internet Explorer 4.0 to Replace the Windows 95 InterfaceThink Microsoft Corp. is being aggressive in seeking market share for its Internet Explorer Web browser? The company hopes the product will shoulder aside not only Netscape Navigator, but its own Windows 95 interface ....
HDML puts the whole Web in your hand. (Handheld Device Markup Language) (Technology Information)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... New Page Language Tailored for Cell Phones, Handheld LCDsBy mid-1997, new cellular phones equipped with small liquid-crystal displays will team with customized Web browsers to put all the information on the Internet just a phone call away. The key will be a scaled-down variant of ...
Ingram takes the lead in direct telephony. (reseller Ingram Micro forms a telephony products division) (Eye on the Channel) (Company Business and Marketing)(Column)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Reseller Prepares for Integrated LAN/PBX BattleThis column is not in the habit of praising a direct-channel reseller merely for adding new products and services to its offerings. That's the least a decent vendor can do. But fair is fair, and Ingram Micro deserves kudos for adding a ...
Internet agents to get smarter In '97. (Accent Software International's WebTamer and CompassWare Development's MagnetFind Web agents, also called spiders or crawlers, automate Web searches) (Product Development)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Customizable Information-Gatherers DueWeb search engines have new competition, and it's likely to change the way you find, retrieve, and view information on the Internet.Web agents--also called spiders or crawlers--have been used by site developers and search-engine ...
Whatever happened to RISC PCs? (The Silicon Scene) (Industry Trend or Event)(Column)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Reduced-Instruction-Set Computing Sputters OnI last devoted this column to the subject of RISC-based PCs just over three years ago. In the intervening time, RISC PCs have gone approximately nowhere--and they show signs of making similar progress in the next year or two. The grand ...
Dedicated consoles, not PCs, still rule game market. (dedicated game systems from Nintendo, Sony and Sega continue to dominate the electronic gaming industry) (Industry Trend or Event)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... But PCs May Be Best Gateway to Online GamingDespite a soaring population of multimedia family PCs, the big three makers of dedicated game systems--Nintendo, Sega, and Sony--still dominate the electronic gaming industry. Market analysts, however, say the Internet may soon change ...
The dish on the World Wide Web. (the DirecPC satellite-based service for Internet access and other high-bandwidth applications) (The Wider View) (Technology Information)(Column)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Home Users Look to Satellites for High-Bandwidth Net Access.If the Internet could dream, it would dream of becoming a mass medium--the next television or radio, a communications mechanism that could entertain people the world over. And if you listen to Internet promoters, dreamers ...
Microsoft's hardware specifications set the stage for '97. (the Simply Interactive PC, or SIPC, and PC 97 initiatives) (Company Business and Marketing)
Nov 01, 1996; ... PC 97 and SIPC Strategies Continue to AdvanceAnyone who thinks that Microsoft Corp. isn't in the hardware business doesn't understand the ramifications of the software titan's PC 97 and Simply Interactive PC (SIPC) initiatives. While Microsoft may not build the boxes--aside from ...
NCSA launches secure Web site certification. (the National Computer Security Association's Certified Web Site program) (Technology Information)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Sets Standards for Physical and Logical SecuritySurfing the Web just got safer thanks to a new certification program launched by the National Computer Security Association (NCSA). Sites that display the association's animated logo must meet a long list of logical and physical ...
Modem prices keep falling, but high end remains. (Microcom's DeskPorte and TravelCard modems, Motorola's Surfr modems, and modems from other manufacturers are cut in price) (Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Manufacturers Increasingly Emphasize Bundled ExtrasDespite falling prices for basic 28.8Kbps modems, manufacturers are protecting their high-end product lines and profit margins by offering users value-added software and hardware extras. Many formerly premium brands are competing ...
Read (and listen and see) all about it! (local online news services) (Internet/Web/Online Service Information)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Companies Scramble to Deliver Local News OnlineYour local news is about to get a multimedia facelift, as today's primitive, mostly text-based online newspapers yield to community-oriented news services that will deliver video, audio, and interactivity to your PC.Power ...
Total play. (10 Pentium-based systems intended specifically for playing computer games) (includes related articles on the testing process, game controllers, and games with 3D accelerators) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 1996; ... If you think Pong, Solitaire, Tetris, or Space Cadet pinball when you think PC games, you're missing a lot of fun, not to mention the firsthand experience of possibly the strongest force driving the PC, next to the Internet. Today's action titles often put you in the seat of a futuristic ...
Combo chameleons. (nine multifunction LAN/modem PC Cards) (includes related articles on the testing methodology and the 32-bit CardBus interface standard) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Multifunction LAN/modem PC Cards provide Ethernet and V.34 modem connectivity in one convenient packageTaking your computer on the road doesn't mean you can't stay connected. Whether you need to check your e-mail or connect to the LAN at your customer's site, PC Cards (formerly ...
Mobile megabytes. (nine removable cartridge drives) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Removable cartridge drives let you transport hundreds of megabytes at a timeWhether you're transporting a multimedia presentation of multiple megabytes, archiving large data files, or backing up hard drives of ever-increasing size, removable cartridge drives are equal to the task ....
Sizing up storage options. (Interactive Media's KanguruDisk, Panasonic's PD/CD-ROM and Pinnacle Micro's Tahoe 230 removable disk drives) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996 ... Although removable cartridge drives are fast becoming the preferred method of transporting large files and archiving data, several alternative solutions exist. To see how they stacked up to removable cartridge drives in terms of price and performance, we sampled three such drives: a true ...
Book-Amp takes sound power on the road. (Micro Multimedia Labs' TCI500SP Book-Amp speaker system) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... When you make business presentations on the road, you can either rely on your multimedia notebook's internal speakers and hope that everyone sits close by, or bank on the facility providing appropriate self-amplified speakers. If you don't like either gamble, Micro Multimedia Labs' $129.95 ...
With Sharp's PC-9070, the extras make the difference. (Sharp Electronics' Pentium-based notebook computer) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Now that Pentium notebooks with scorching performance and big active-matrix screens have become almost pedestrian, the difference between an average laptop and a great one is often in the fine details. The Sharp PC-9070's basic specs--a 133MHz Pentium, 16MB of RAM (expandable to 48MB), a 4x ...
Samsung's SENS 810 sets the standard for comfort. (Samsung Electronics America's Pentium-based notebook computer) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... As notebook manufacturers strive to create portable systems as powerful and flexible as their desktop counterparts, one area continues to receive little attention: ergonomics. The success of Microsoft's wrist-friendly Natural Keyboard suggests that users value safe, comfortable typing, yet ...
Light up your life. (portable LCD projectors from Boxlight, In Focus Systems, Lightware and NEC Technologies) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... LCD Projectors for Presentations on the RoadHaving a notebook computer and good multimedia presentation software can help you drive home a point much better than printing transparencies and slapping them on an overhead projector can. However, a notebook without S-video or RCA ports ...
Close-Up 6.5 focuses on remote-control essentials. (Norton-Lambert's remote-control software) (Software Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Lean and mean is the phrase for the newest edition of Norton-Lambert's remote-control package, Close-Up 6.5. In place of the everything-but-the kitchen-sink approach of most competitors, Close-Up omits fancy options--and presents some setup challenges--but it gets the job done, letting you ...
Mobile trends. (News Briefs)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... * At Boston's MacWorld Expo, Apple Computer made much of its still-in-development-but-soon-to-be released notebook designs. Funky laptop mock-ups with integrated carrying handles and brushed metal and leather cases made Macheads misty about the days when Apple was the ace of the portable ...
Power protection: APC SurgeArrest. (American Power Conversion's surge protector for notebook computers) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Notebook users face the same dangers as desktop users when it comes to power surges. In many ways, they are even more susceptible because of their lower tolerances for power spikes and because so many mobile users are hooked up to phone lines that cause more electronic wear and tear than ...
The EtherModem dials direct at 33.6Kbps. (Silicom Connectivity Solutions' EtherModem 33.6 combination Ethernet LAN adapter/fax modem on a Type II PC Card) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Users who need a fast Ethernet connection and no-compromise modem speed on a PC Card will like the Silicom EtherModem 33.6. The $475-list communicator combines a 10BaseT and 10Base2 Ethernet LAN adapter and a 33.6Kbps data/fax modem on a single Type II card.The EtherModem's ...
The Toshiba Tecra 720CDT has tomorrow in mind. (Pentium-based notebook computer) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... It seems like only yesterday that the average notebook computer display could achieve, at best, a resolution of 640x480 in dull monochrome. Those gray days are well behind us, as bigger, colorful displays are hitting the market faster than you can say TFT LCD. Toshiba has taken the ...
The WinBook FX lives up to 133MHz. (a Pentium-based notebook computer) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... At 6.8 pounds, the WinBook FX laptop is a somewhat portly middleweight. But WinBook has packed this $3,779 laptop with enough substantive features to make it a computing heavyweight.The FX series offers Pentium CPUs with clock speeds ranging from 100MHz to 133MHz; the review unit ...
Fujitsu's Combo PC Card mixes a SCSI and LAN cocktail. (Fujitsu Microelectronics' card combines a 10BaseT network adapter and a SCSI-2 adapter) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Fujitsu Microelectronics has come up with the unusual and useful LAN/SCSI Combo PC Card, which combines a 10BaseT network adapter with a SCSI-2 compatible adapter. While providing network access is the most obvious use for the combo card, the SCSI adapter also provides interesting expansion ...
The P5 166MHz Pro Series PC: an affordable deluxe package. (MicroProfessionals' Pentium-based system) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... At what point does a 166MHz Pentium-based computer become a desirable entry-level multimedia system? The answer: When a company like MicroProfessionals offers its P5 166MHz Pro Series for $2,297 direct and loads it with more extras than are found in most upscale PCs. ...
Celebrate 150 years of culture with America's Smithsonian CD. (Macmillan Digital USA's 150 Years of America's Smithsonian CD-ROM) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... They should make CD-ROMs like 150 Years of America's Smithsonian for every cultural site in Washington, D.C. That way, the next time Congress shuts down the federal government, all the disappointed tourists can at least enjoy virtual visits to the city's landmarks.The Smithsonian ...
OmniMedia's Sade Interactive puts MPEG playback on disc. (nine interactive music videos from recording artist Sade) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... If you think multimedia software can't look and sound as good as TV, check out Sade Interactive from OmniMedia, distributed by Digital Entertainment. Along with many extras, it features nine interactive music videos from Grammy Award-winning recording artist Sade. These aren't videos in a ...
Lest We Forget probes the horrors of the Holocaust. (Logos Research Systems' CD-ROM) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Lest We Forget, A History of the Holocaust from Logos Research Systems offers a chilling and often brutal look back at one of the darkest chapters in modern history. The $59.95-direct, hybrid PC/Mac disc documents the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich, and the catastrophic events that ...
Philips PCA80SC 8x CD-ROM drive speeds along on SCSI-2. (Hardware Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Last July, Philips Electronics and Sony Corp. made headlines by announcing licensing fees for DVD technology. However, anticipation for the new format has not diminished advances in CD-ROM drive speed and feature support. Philips recently began shipping the Philips PCA80SC, its first 8x ...
Good-bye, silent screen: 17-inch multimedia monitors. (KDS USA's Visual Sensations VSx-7, NEC's MultiSync M700, Panasonic's PanaMedia PM17 and ViewSonic's 17EA) (includes a related article on flat-panel displays) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Four new monitors that will give you the big picture-and expansive sound to matchLike movies in the early part of this century, computers have rapidly evolved from their early silent status, with sound now showing up in everything from multimedia software and Web pages to printer ...
DK's Encyclopedia of Space will lift you out of your seat. (DK Multimedia's Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... If your multimedia encyclopedia never seems to have enough to say about the cosmos, take a look at DK Multimedia's Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe, a hybrid PC/Mac disc that sells for about $39.95.The main screen's Renaissance decor is your gateway to a dozen ...
Get blazing performance from Orchid's Fahrenheit Video 3D. (Orchid Technology's graphics accelerator/video board) (Hardware Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Obtaining optimal multimedia performance requires high-quality components--not the least of which is a reliable graphics card. Today, a high-quality graphics card must do more than accelerate mainstream Windows business applications. It must improve performance with 3-D games and Internet ...
Living space gets a facelift with Remodeling Your Home. (Multicom Publishing's Better Homes and Gardens Remodeling Your Home CD-ROM) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Thus far, CD-ROMs have been mostly clear of obvious corporate sponsorship or advertising, being treated more like books than like magazines. However, Better Homes and Gardens Remodeling Your Home may be a harbinger of titles to come. Developed and published by Multicom, this CD-ROM carries ...
Prolink's ComboTV Plus adds TV tuner to graphics board. (Prolink Computer's PixelView ComboTV Plus combines a TV tuner and a graphics board) (Hardware Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... It seems simple enough. Your computer monitor looks just like a television screen, so hooking up an NTSC input should be a piece of cake, right? Wrong. The problem is you can't simply feed a TV signal into a computer monitor. That's where a TV tuner card comes in--it adds a window to your ...
Corel Click & Create makes multimedia authoring easier. (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... There's a new kid on the block for multimedia creation. Corel Corp.'s Corel Click & Create approaches the power and flexibility of authoring packages such as Asymetrix's Multimedia ToolBook and Macromedia's Director, but lowers the learning curve. The $695-estimated software provides the ...
Nixon The CD-ROM revisits Watergate and Stone's movie. (from Graphix Zone) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Graphix Zone's Nixon The CD-ROM takes you back in time to a Sunday morning in 1971 when The New York Times ran the first installments of "The Pentagon Papers," a secret study of the ongoing Vietnam war leaked by one Daniel Ellsberg.Just 370 days later, thugs connected to the Nixon ...
Cartoonish Catz eat, sleep, and play like the real things. (PF.Magic's Catz entertainment software) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Cat people--meaning avid cat fanciers, not Nastassja Kinski-style movie mutants--had only one response to the debut of PF.Magic's Dogz "computer pet" software last year: "What about us?"Well, you can stop clawing the drapes now. PF.Magic has released Catz, a hybrid PC/Mac CD-ROM ....
MindQ's Introduction to... Java targets entry-level to pro users. (MindQ Publishing's An Introduction to Programming Java Applets CD-ROM tutorial) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... After cutting its R&D teeth on two fine CD-ROM tutorials on the Internet and Microsoft Network, MindQ Publishing has gotten down to the nitty-gritty of programming for the Net. An Introduction to Programming Java Applets, MindQ's $49.95-direct CD-ROM for Windows PCs, is the first in a ...
Bragging rights: Truevision's Bravado video capture card. (the Bravado 1000) (Hardware Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Truevision's Bravado 1000 video capture card brings 32-bit, PCI-based digital video-editing capabilities within the realm of affordability. With a list price of $1,095, the Bravado should appeal to corporate users, educators, and individuals who need to capture live or prerecorded video to ...
Interacting with the interstate: DeLorme's AAA Map'n'Go. (DeLorme Mapping's AAA Map'n'Go 2.0 map routing and travel software) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... Version 2.0 of DeLorme Mapping's Map'n'Go adds major new features as well as minor refinements, including a new partnership with the American Automobile Association (AAA), to an already admirable map routing and travel package.DeLorme's strength has always been the quality of its ...
Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail. (an adventure game from 7th Level) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... If you're offended by bawdy humor, bathroom jokes, male and female flashers, and cartoonish blood and gore, the folks at 7th Level and the cast of Monty Python have four words for you: Run away! Run away!But if you've been pining for the fjords--sorry, pining for a sequel to Monty ...
Philip Marlowe Private Eye. (Byron Preiss Multimedia Co's adventure game) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Nov 01, 1996; ... All right kid, listen up, 'cause I've only got time to tell you this once. Philip Marlowe Private Eye is gonna grab you by the ears and make you sit up and pay attention, see? You get to fill the shoes of one of the great ones: Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. If you're hard-boiled enough, ...