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Thank you for taking the time to read Volume 1, Issue 6 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
A 23 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. "Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how it remains so popular?"
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."
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."
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."
Columnists and General Staff
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.
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."
I am a college student who is currently studying Network Programming and Electronic Imaging at Northern Michigan University. I hope to graduate in August 2001. When I'm not in class or doing homework, I'm usually playing computer games, listening to music, writing computer software, designing web pages, or writing the shareware column here at MOSJ. I also run a website called Macintosh Heroes of Might and Magic which is devoted to the Heroes of Might and Magic games. "We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing."
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 University of Florida. 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 confusion as last season did but we don't live in a perfect 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"
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."
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."
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."
As a free-thinking webmaster for a large corporation, Mac spends most of his time tormenting burecrats and resolving inconsistencies between IE and Netscape. But seriously, Mac's computer experience goes back to the Timex Sinclair, the Apple II, and the heady days of typing in BASIC code published in game magazines. Having been warped by this experience in the formative years, he eventually ended up with a degree in Audio and Multimedia. He has taught classes and workshops ranging from Desktop Publishing, to Web Design, to Audio Post Production. When not at his day-job, Mac can be found producing original music with his 8500 and MIDI rig, creating images in Photoshop, re-installing Windoze for the umpteenth time on his PC (used only for games!), fooling with Linux, or trying out Mac OS X beta. Oh, and of course, battling the takeover of the government by Bill Gates. Mac's latest project involves modifying his blueberry iBook to derive power solely from the Earth's magnetic field. No luck yet, but work continues... "If at first the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope
for it."
I am a self proclaimed Geek, despite an Undergraduate Degree in Mental Health and Social Services and extensive experience in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling field. Karma brought me into technology, when I purchased my first computer seven years ago (a used Mac LCIII) and realized that I loved helping people learn and use technology, and the Macintosh platform. Before it was fashionable to create Web pages, I taught myself HTML and PhotoShop and have been designing Web pages ever since. I have held various Directorships in technology advocacy non-profit organizations, helping youth and under-represented groups learn technology skills, am a Macromedia trainer and an Independent Internet Consultant through my company, Virtual Press Interactive. I hope share to what I have learned about the Macintosh and along the way, convert a few of the "undecided." "Using a PC is like hammering a nail with your forehead. You
can do it but it just doesn't feel good."
I'm a pure Canadian, born and raised. I'm currently majoring in computer science here at the University of Calgary. When I'm not skipping lectures to sleep in, I'm probably skipping lectures for some other reason. My main source of income is designing web pages and shareware.
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.
"Pass on what you have learned."
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." Next Issue...
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