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Behind the Scenes
September 2000 || Volume 01, Issue 02

Thank you for taking the time to read Volume 1, Issue 2 of Mac OS Journal . We sincerely hope that you enjoyed it. Each month, Mac OS Journal is published online and is created with BBEdit, Dreamweaver and some other tools. Mac OS Journal is an independent publication and and is not affiliated with Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, PowerMac, Mac, G3, G4, iBook, iMac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks remain the property of the appropriate company.

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Editors

Marc Messer - Managing Editor
marc@macosjournal.com

A 22 year old graduate of the University of Florida, Marc began using Macs with the families purchase of a Macintosh Classic (to finally replace that old Commodore 64). Since then, he's devoted more and more time to his Macs: Betty, Gustav, and Chubbs (sadly, the Classic never had a name other than "Mac HD" and later "Future Fish Bowl"). Before Mac OS Journal, Marc filled many roles at Apple Wizards/MacOS monthly.

"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot."

David Schultz - Review Editor
dschultz@macosjournal.com

David Schultz is a Lecturer in Philosophy at a private midwestern university. He has also served as a Medical Bioethicist, youth counselor and public speaker. He specializes in Greek philosophy, Ethics and Philosophy of Religion. We is webmaster, publisher, Editor-in-Chief of Applelust.com. He is currently an Apple Computer Power Rep as well. He has been using Macs for seven years though his love affair with them goes back to 1984 when he saw the original Macintosh. He has never used a Wintel and never plans to. He lives in the midwest with his wife, Christy, a programmer, and their cat Dr. Erwin Schrodinger. He believes the Mac is more than a machine or platform-it is an idea, a way of life.

"I understand what you say... now tell me what you mean."
- Plato ("The Republic.")

Denna Sadler - Copy Editor
denna@macosjournal.com

Denna (that's pronounced with a long e sound) lives and works in Silicon Valley, at one of those dotcoms that are so common you can't swing a mouse without hitting one. When she's not copy editing for Mac OS Journal, she can be found drinking coffee, making web sites and trying to figure out how she will spend all of her dotcom riches when the company goes public (or else trying to figure out how to survive if it crashes).

The two most beautiful words in the English language are "check enclosed."
-Dorothy Parker

Columnists and General Staff

Kevin Bradley - The AppleScript Foundry
kevin@macosjournal.com

My first Apple wasn't really - It was a Coleco ADAM that used a rip-off of Applesoft BASIC. From there, I graduated to a ][e, my first real Apple computer, and then a ][gs. Over the years I've owned a Mac Plus, SE, LC, LC II and now an iMac (blueberry, thanks for asking!). I've programmed in 6502 and 8088 assembler, BASIC, Pascal, Logo, Modula-2 and Hypertalk as well as AppleScript. In years past, I was an active member of Kansas City's Apple Bits User Group. I now live in Florida where I do Web design and tech support.

"I'm old enough to remember when AOL was cool and their endless supply of install disks were a free source of floppy disks. I only regret I can't reformat their CD's.

Roger Born - Product Reviews
roger@macosjournal.com

Besides writing science fiction for SFF Magazine, and Macintosh editorials and reviews for MyMac.com, Applelust.com, and MacOSjournal.com, Roger teaches graduate classes in Computer Ethics, Computer Science, 3D animation, Forensic Video Production, and Web Mastery at Advanced Media Institute, at a number of schools and universities in Orange County, California. The one thing that ties all these subjects together for Roger is Critical Thinking. Roger holds an MBA in Information Systems, and an MA in History and Religion. Roger and his wife Connie live in Ridgecrest, in the Mojave desert, and are currently going for Doctorates in Educational Technology. You can see Roger's other writings, and his product designs and industrial art at http://roger.borngraphics.com.

"You have not converted a man because you have silenced him."
- John Morley

Craig Cox - The CoXFiles
craig@macosjournal.com

After a lifetime in the journalism business, I abandoned a career in it because of the total lack of integrity in the conventional media. There's none of that here. So here I am. I'm a member of the Committee of Concerned Journalists. But, something's got to pay the light bill so during the day I work as a logistics information systems manager for the US Government. When I'm not battling the takeover of the government by Bill Gates, I'm playing with my daughters, swimming, reading, or trying to keep the "money pit" from collapsing in around us. We've got 2 dogs, a cat, two fish, 3 Macs, a Newton, a Ford Expedition, and a VW New Beetle - Turbo, natch.

"Nothing's what it appears to be. Like the US Government would really do anything to damage Microsoft after they put all those data sucking back doors into their software so the NSA could read everything on your computer."

Shawn DeLosh - Product Reviews
shawn@macosjournal.com

I have been a Mac user since the Performa 6500 came out and then updated to a 7600 which is now the family machine. I currently use a G4 350 and a Power Computing Pro 180 for my daily work. I love my Macs and have decided to help my very good friend Marc out with writing reviews on software. I currently attend the Universtiy of Flordia. I'm a die hard Michigan State fan due to the fact I was born and raised in Michigan but I love my Gators. I hope that this season does not leave me in such confussion as last session did but we don't live in a perferct world (since we do have PC's still to look at) so I will have to make due. I specialize in programing and have devoted my life in trying to convince my work place to change over to Macs. I proudly display my Albert Hitchcock poster on my cubical wall at work and will defend Macs to the end. I hope my reviews will be correct and enjoyable for all.

"Any one can own a PC but only real people own Macs"

Dennis Field - Connect, The Surf Report
dennis@macosjournal.com

A Brit transplant to Canada, I used to be a High School teacher of Physics, Chemistry, Math, and suchlike. I wrote some books, which was fun and made some money. I was also active in the Teachers' Union, which wasn't always fun and made no money at all. Now, thanks to a combination of these activities, a pension fund that did well in the market, and a government which wants to get rid of people like me in order to replace them with younger, cheaper versions, I've retired to a life of smelling the coffee in the morning and the beer in the afternoon and evening.

I'm currently involved in Mac software documentation, and I'm still accepting work.

"Everyone's out to get us paranoids."

Brent Hecht - Ad Hoc Writer
brent@macosjournal.com

I am rather new at this writing stuff. I currently author articles for 32 Bits Online when not hard at work for Mac OS Journal. Contact me at the email address above to ask a question, comment or just to talk to someone!

"If someone gives you lined paper, write the other way."
- Fahrenheit 451

Nancy Johnson - Advanced HTML
nancy@macosjournal.com

Born and raised in Toronto, I finally ended up in Vancouver in 1983. I have been involved with all areas of graphics, prepress and printing since 1967. Typographer, proofreader, assembly artist, sales, production manager - you name it - I've done it. But it wasn't until I discovered the Macintosh that I began having fun. And then along came the Internet. The rest is history! I hope to pass on what I've learned of proper design techniques on to you.

"There are moments when everything goes well; don't be frightened, it won't last."
- Jules Renard

Erica J. Marceau - The Gaming Landscape
erica@macosjournal.com

I'm currently a student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ majoring in Electrical Engineering. My role at the Mac OS Journal is to talk about the ideas and thoughts that go into making games as well as current events and issues that affect games all around the world. You'll also find me writing reviews not only on games but other products as well. When I'm not playing or thinking about games, I'm involved in my other favorite hobbies, Japanese animé and manga! Visit my personal page for more info about me ^_^

"I live my life on the edge by being politically incorrect - Conservative Republican, Roman Catholic, Constitutional Constructionist, Member of the NRA. I follow my own path despite what the mainsteam media and the Liberals want me to believe."

Daniel Nuñez- The Graphic Eye
daniel@macosjournal.com

I majored in Graphic Design at the UNAM/UVM in Mexico City in 1992. After college, my working experience began as part of the graphics staff of a UNAM Technological Campus, developing advertisements and awareness of each career. Then, in the publishing business designing educational layouts. I did product and package design for a manufacturing firm, and commercial advertising and art direction at a magazine. I've done cultural diffusion for freelance as well. Currently I am working at a prestigious ad agency in the southwest United States.

Randy Overbeck - Database Guru
randy@macosjournal.com

I just finished a BS degree in Microelectronic Engineering at RIT and now I am working for Apple as a Design-For-Test Engineer in their Hardware division. I spend my time creating FileMaker Pro Databases, making Lasso based web sites, doing digital video work and of course playing games. :-) I also have experimented with a little bit of programming though I am certainly no expert. I have experience on just about every major platform, when the choice is mine, the answer is simple: Macintosh.

We all make dumb decisions in life, I at least can rest easy in the knowledge that my computing platform of choice is not one of them.

Corby Stephens - Shop Talk
corby@macosjournal.com

I have a potpouri of educational background. University of Washington as a Music Ed. Major, Clark College (Vancouver, WA) for general studies, and Calvary Chapel Bible College with an A. of Theology (and the Network Admin for the school). I'm a resident of Portland, OR where I worked for a church as their Network Admin (all Macs of course!). Recently I completed a stint at a call center training techs on DSL, the Mac OS, and that other operating system. I'm 27, married, two kids, minivan, own a house. (I am sooooo vanilla!) I'm currently pursuing my CCNA. Macs rule, PCs drool.

"Pass on what you have learned."
- Yoda

Rob Stevenson - Simply Web
rstevenson@macosjournal.com

I started with Macs back in August of 1985 when I spent an enormous amount of money on a new 512e. In the years since I've used a PB145 and 170, a IIci, Duos 230 and 2300c, and my current G4. Over the years my focus has switched from creating databases to creating user interfaces for databases, and more recently to creating and maintaining web sites. The web seems in some ways to be one vast not-very-well-connected database, and our web sites are in a sense part of a large amorphous user interface. We stand at the beginning of a totally new way to communicate and share information. For Mac OS Journal, I'm creating a sequence of articles which will include everything from a history of the web to mini-reviews and hands on examples. I'll tell you about the tools and procedures I use now to maintain web sites, and will keep you informed as I try new ones. Along the way I might even express an opinion or two. I hope you'll come along for the ride.

"You can observe a lot by watching."
- Yogi Berra

Next Issue...
Volume 1, Issue 3 is scheduled to be released Monday, October 2, 2000, on our website. Visit http://www.macosjournal.com/ at that time!

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