Little Bits
By Andrew Roughan
Copyright (c) 1995 Apple Users' Group, Sydney
Republished from Applecations, a publication of the Apple Users' Group, Sydney, Australia.
o An update for AppleWorks, version 5.1, is now available on the Apple II BBS and shortly from the disk library. The update fixes a lot of bugs (most of which are in the Data Base) and speeds up printing on fast printers.
o The latest Apple II world wide web page is owned by Damon Isaacson (cat@nwlink.com). His page contains links to most of the other Apple II web pages. http://nwlink.com/~cat
o Brutal Deluxe, the French programming duo responsible for The Tinies, Blockade and Cogito have released a System 6.0.2 update. The jury is hung on whether this is a good idea or not, with prominent programmers voicing their opinions on GEnie.
o GS Symbolix has been released as shareware. This package solves complex maths formulae. For a short time, while it is available exclusively from Joe Kohn, proceeds will be forwarded to an international non-profit organisation. Grab the demo from the club library and then send Joe US$15 for the real thing.
o Last month I mentioned that Joe was making back issues of Script-Central available again. Single Issues are available for US$7 each. A Six issue combo pack (choose any six issues) is available for US$36, shipping charges US$5. A bonus one disk "HyperCard Player" that will allow you to launch each issue of Script-Central is included.
You can purchase all 22 issues for US$99. As a bonus, the full six disk HyperCard IIgs set is included. Shipping US$20.
Joe Kohn
c/o Shareware Solutions II
166 Alpine Street
San Rafael, CA 94901-1008
joe.kohn@genie.com
The one disk version of HyperCard is just fine for using Script-Central, but in order to use HyperCard to create your own stack, you will need the complete six disk set.
The Script-Central demo disk will be available in the club library shortly. Included on this disk is a full contents description for the full 22 issues. The HyperCard IIgs six disk set is also available from the club library.
o GS+ magazine is ceasing publication. Steve Disbrow announced via messages on the online services and through a late addition to the final magazine that Ego Systems was unable to continue publication due to a lack of money caused by a sudden drop in subscribers. The final magazine is V7.N1 which has been mailed. Subscriptions will be paid out using back issues or from merchandise that Ego Systems sell. GS+ magazine gained a strong following from programmers because of the emphasis on technical content. After six years, and thirty-seven issues the loss of GS+ is a huge blow to the Apple II community. Many programmers gained a better understanding of their machine through the practical, informative articles and the accompanying source code. Ego Systems will continue to sell their back issues, standalone software and other products which they currently distribute. Copyright on all GS+ software will be retained by Ego Systems, so it will remain illegal to give out copies of the disks.

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