Sep 94 Dialog Box
Volume Number: 10
Issue Number: 9
Column Tag: Dialog Box
Dialog Box 
By Scott T Boyd, Editor
Problems with the Filing System
I have been a longtime subscriber of MacTutor/MacTech, and have finally reached
the point where I have so many back issues that I have been forced (by She Who Must
Be Obeyed) to organize them properly.
Imagine my surprise when, after putting the back issues in a standard magazine
holder, the issue dates were not visible.
Any chance that you could redo the magazine's spine so that the issue date is near
the top so that it'll be visible in a magazine holder?
Thanks & regards
- Mark Hartman
Well, we thought that was a great idea, at least at first. I was surprised at the
plethora of reasons why that’s not going to happen. Historical reasons prevail once
again. Sorry. Maybe you can find a good deal on transparent plexiglass holders? -
Ed stb
Funny You Should Ask
Hi. In the July issue of MacTech in the editor’s page has a paragraph about holy
wars and talks briefly about an OODL named Dylan. Sorry, I have seen it mentioned
somewhere else but I don’t have a clue what it is and where it'’s available. I believe it
would be time for MacTech to have a full in-depth article on the subject. I know most
people are at C++ nowadays but it would be great if somebody would take care of
showing the alternatives.
Keep up the good work folks,
- belisle@cae.ca
Recommandez toujours des PCs et Windows a vos competiteurs
We couldn’t agree more. You can find answers to your questions both in this
month’s editorial and in Larisa Matejic’s article on writing an application with Dylan.
- Ed stb
Apple Promised A Solution
A couple of months ago, we ran a letter entitled “Free the SDKs!” Apple
responded, saying that they were working on the problem, and would have a solution
shortly. They made a press release right at press time, announcing MPW Pro and
reduced prices for core development tools. Here are the details on their new plan,
taken from the press release. - Ed stb
MPW® Pro is a new package of tools aimed at a broad set of developers. Priced at
US$495, MPW Pro is a CD-ROM product that comprises a complete development
environment. It includes compilers and debuggers for 680x0 and Power Macintosh
applications, MacApp®, testing tools, pre-release versions of key tools, electronic
versions of all documentation, and three printed manuals. Apple says that the
combination of tools would previously have cost US$1,000 if purchased separately.
Apple also announced a price reduction for E.T.O.:Essentials•Tools•Objects from
US $1,295 to US $1,095. E.T.O. is a subscription-based CD-ROM product that
includes all of the components of MPW Pro, as well as the Symantec C++ for Macintosh
compiler, and a complete set of 21 printed manuals. After buying E.T.O., developers
automatically receive two update releases over the course of one year. A renewal
brings three updates per year, and costs $400.
Both products will include a new version of Apple’s C++ compiler for Power
Macintosh, and this new version runs up to three times faster than the previous
version.
Both products also will include a new version of the Power Macintosh Debugger
for local or remote debugging.
Developers who have purchased Apple’s existing MPW product can upgrade to
MPWPro for US $295. Developers who have purchased the Macintosh on RISCSDK can
upgrade to MPWPro for US$195.
The products should be available to developers in the United States on August 15
through APDA. From the US, call (800) 282-2732; from Canada (800) 637-0029;
from other international locations, developers should call (716) 871-6555.
Watch Out What You Say
Think of what writing for MacTech Magazine might do for YOUR career!
Last month we brought you a special look at the battle raging between OpenDoc
and OLE. As a piece of that coverage, Jeff Alger took a hard look at the two technologies.
While he took issue on several points with both technologies, he took an e specially
strong position on SOM, the underlying object technology chosen for OpenDoc. That
drew plenty of criticism from various OpenDoc proponents on the subject, so we made
plans for Jeff to dig into it and bring you more info, but events have taken an
interesting turn.
It seems that Jeff’s article raised some eyebrows at Microsoft, too. After reading
it, several people at Microsoft noted Jeff’s grasp of the subject matter and offered him
a job. He accepted, and is now helping formulate OLE strategy as an OLE Senior Product
Manager (aka Microsoft mouthpiece).
Jeff had wondered what kind of response his criticisms would bring, but hadn’t
contemplated a job offer as a possible (albeit desirable) outcome. We’ll work on
bringing you the additional coverage as we wish Jeff well in Redmond. It just goes to
show that you never know what writing for MacTech Magazine can lead to.
- Ed stb
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