<<-- Best Viewed : Full Screen using monospace font -->> ================================================================= NetNotify The Newsletter for Network Professionals Aug 6, 1996 - Volume 1. Edition 7 via WWW - http://www.netcent.com/netnotify/ via FTP - ftp://ftp.netcent.com/netnotify/netno1-7.txt via CIS - GO NOVUSER - download netno1-7.txt ================================================================= You may (un)subscribe to NetNotify by sending a message to mailto:NETNOTIFY-REQUEST@KI.NET with the word (un)subscribe in your message. Vendors, PR Agencies and MARCOM personnel with important information to get out to the masses should direct inquiries to mailto:NETNOTIFY-MARKETING@NETCENT.COM. ================================================================= Distribution services provided in part by: Knowledge Information & Communications Inc. is a cutting edge Internet company which is proud to host the NetNotify mailing list. Please contact us at mailto:sales@ki.net, or check out our web page at http://www.ki.net/ to discover how we can promote you and your business on the Internet! ================================================================= Selected by InfoWorld as a WEB HotList site, and this weeks selection from the "Friends of NetNotify" listing: Avanti Technology, Developer of award winning Network Management Software supporting Novell's NetWare platforms. Free Product Information, Evaluation Software, and Network Management Tips on- line. http://www.avanti-tech.com/ ================================================================= ------------------- Food Stamps Anyone? ------------------- Welcome Back Notified Ones! After a minor hiccup that resulted in a one week hiatus, we're back in your mailbox, bigger and better. For those that noticed the one week glitch and sent us a note to see if we're still here - HOWDY ! We've got a lot to ground to cover, and some changes to let you know about. Before jumping into all the fun stuff (like those patches we all love to hate), what would an edition of NetNotify be without the insightful commentary ! What is it with the Internet that can turn the typical "big spender" into a real penny pincher? A person that wouldn't balk at spending $80,000 for a car (that they drive only during those summer weekends) yet getting them to pay $30 of $40 for an application or resource that they use religiously is like pulling teeth. Recently I had the opportunity to participate in an interesting chat (read - heated argument) regarding the commercial aspects of the net with a good friend of mine we'll call Henry. Henry is fairly well off. As an independent "high level" consultant, his time can be yours for the bargain basement price of $1,500/day (that's Canadian folks, works out to about $19.95 US.) Needless to say, Henry's not hurting. For this discussion, the issue at hand was his distress over a product that he uses all the time. Previously available for free as a beta version, getting the latest release (now production) would run him a whopping $49.95. Earth shattering news to say the least. Now, Henry has to take a couple days off work to locate a new product to use, and to rewrite some of his personal programs that are linked with the application. OK, OK. You're thinking, why? Good question my notified ones, precisely the question I asked! Although we've been great friends for some time, little did I realize that Henry suffered from one of the worst Internet related illnesses around - Freebeeism. Currently, Freebeeism is not recognized by the CDC as a serious threat, but give it time. What's that? You don't know what Freebeeism is? OK, for those out there that don't know, Freebeeism is a debilitating illness that sends a person into convulsions whenever they have to pay for anything Internet related. Essentially, deeply seeded anti- commercialization feelings towards the net -- everything on the net should be free. Many feel that it's commercialization that will be the net's ultimate demise. Commercialization isn't the problem though. Irresponsibility is. Ask someone that you know, who is suffering from Freebeeism, why they are so anti-commercialization. Chances are pretty good that they'll tell you about the 20 or 30 email advertisements that they received this week alone. There's one important issue that they're missing though: look where those emails came from. Are the majority from reputable organizations and services? Or, are they from one of the many users out there sending out ads to tens of thousands of people each week with claims of riches and good fortune. Does the following quote sound familiar? "Would you like to; EARN OVER $200,000 IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS" For many, quotes like this represent commercialization. They don't though. They represent just a small portion of the scams and spams waiting to fill your in basket each day. Full commercialization of the net by LEGITIMATE businesses will be one of the greatest things to happen to the net. For the skeptics out there, feel free to drop me a line at mailto:darchell@netcent.com. If there's interest, I'll work up an article on the topic for a future edition of NetNotify. Besides, commercialization of the net can also mean more free stuff, lots of free stuff! If you're still doubting me, don't miss the Promotions section of this edition of NetNotify, where you'll find details on NetPro's FREE software offer for DS Expert (ya save $1,299 - even Henry would be happy!) In the mean time, if anyone would like to donate some food stamps so my dear friend Henry can get through the coming days, I'm sure he would appreciate them. ;-) Without further delay, let's get this show on the road! Douglas J. Archell Publisher - NetNotify ======================= What's In This Edition? ======================= What's New Patches and Fixes o NetWare Clients o NetWare TCP/IP Related o NetWare Mac/Apple Issues o NetWare Operating Systems o Novell ManageWise o NetWare for SAA o NetWare Web Server o Novell - Mail/MHS/GroupWise o Backup Exec o Cheyenne InocuLAN o Cheyenne ARCserve o Adaptec o Compaq General News and Tidbits o IE3.0b2 and Novell Client 32 - Not Playing Nice o Upcoming CompuServe Online Conferences o Activation Keys Available for NetWare Upgrades Education, Seminars, and Conferences o MCP and CNE Endeavor Hit the Web New Products and Services o AltaVista Comes Knocking - Right to your Local Network/Desktop o New NetWare Client for NT Improves Your Social Life! o McAfee Offers Improved Virus Protection for Mac's o Apple Personalizes the Web o Click Your Way To A New Dell Computer o Cisco Systems' LocalDirector - Killer Web Management Tool o HP LaserJet 5L Xtra Printer - Redefines Value o So Long King Arthur - Camelot Gets with the 90's using DigiPhone Promotions and Price Slashing o TOP SECRET - NetPro Accounting Slip Results in Free NDS Management Tools o Write Your Own CD's and HP Will Write You A Cheque for $200! o Advertise Your Biz In Yellow Pages - Free Internet Access o Swinging From Tree to Tree - Banyan To NetWare o Intel Helps Locate Internet Phone Users The Winners Circle - Current Contests o Contest - The BDU Awards o Contest - Exam Assessment Suite o Contest - Win COLD CA$H Reviewer's Corner o Quarterdeck's IWare Connect o Epson PhotoPC o Special Edition: Using HTML (2nd Ed) o Platinum Edition: Using Windows 95 Getting In Touch with Us ========== What's New ========== The What's New section, kicking off with this edition, will provide you with details regarding new services that we are implementing, and changes that have been made since the previous edition of NetNotify. 1.Many of the popular mail readers (i.e. Pegasus and Eudora) are capable of interpreting URL's, as provided. To capitalize on this functionality, starting with Edition 7, full URL's will be listed for all net resources, whenever possible. This added feature allows subscribers to take advantage of "URL-enabled" mail readers. For example, if you're using the latest version of Pegasus, you will be able to click on http://www.netcent.com/netnotify/ to access out web site. No need to cut and paste the URL into your web browser. 2.NetNotify now has a home on the web at http://www.netcent.com/netnotify/. Currently, the site offers detailed information about NetNotify, subscription services, contact information, and links to download past editions. The site also provides links to some of our friends: NetNotify subscribers providing links to our web site. If you are interested in participating in the "Friends of NetNotify" service there is NO fee) send an email to mailto:netnotify-marketing@netcent.com. 3.Each edition of NetNotify will provide a link and a brief description to one of the subscribers participating in the "Friends of NetNotify" service. 4.Product reviews have now been added to the listing of NetNotify services. Brief summary reviews will be included within each edition of NetNotify, with a link to the full review - available on the web. 5.The number of people writing auxiliary material for NetNotify has increased dramatically over the past few weeks. New members to our family, Team NetCent, are working like fiends on new product reviews, and soon to be released feature articles and regular columns. Who are they? Pop over to http://www.netcent.com/teamnetcent/ for bios (and mug shots) of some of our most recent additions. 6.Previously we announced an impending release of the NetNotify Subscriber FAQ. Release of this document has been delayed slightly due to the enhancements/additions that we've been working on. The NetNotify Subscriber FAQ will answer many of the most common questions that are sent in to us, along with a bunch of other juicy tidbits. We're hoping to have this out within the next couple weeks. 7.Our distribution day has moved from Monday to Wednesday. Given the number of "lumps" that Doug has received over the past 2 years from working almost every weekend, its probably a wise move. 8.To present a more "international feel" to the publication, starting with Edition 8, we will be doing our best to provide overseas phone numbers within each bulletin. 9.We are still in the process of trying to expand the number of vendors/products covered in our Patches section. A 'bot is in progress, but there are a fair number of hurdles that we've had to jump that popped up out of no where. We do regret the delays for new additions in this area, and hope to expand it within the near future. ================= Patches and Fixes ================= --------------- NetWare Clients --------------- CLT511.EXE Description - NetWare Client for MacOS v5.11 CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES ---------------------- NetWare TCP/IP Related ---------------------- TCPN01.EXE Description - Current server TCPIP.NLM's for NetWare 4.1/3.12 and MPR. Includes update to resolve problems when using TCPIP with MPR 3.1. CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/inet/[prod]/tcpn01.exe FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/[OS]/tcpn01.exe ------------------------ NetWare Mac/Apple Issues ------------------------ MACPT2.EXE Description - Updated Apple/MAC Files for NetWare 4.1 (AFP.NLM, AFPCON.NLM, ATXRP.NLM, APPLETLK.NLM, ADSP.NLM, ATCON.NLM) CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/mac/mac410/macpt2.exe MACTSA.EXE Description - Necessary files for Macintosh Target Service Agent. Used in conjunction with a backup engine (i.e. SBACKUP) you can backup/restore data on a MAC workstation from a NetWare server. CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES ------------------------- NetWare Operating Systems ------------------------- LANDR7.EXE Description - LAN Drivers and support modules (NBI, MSM, and TSM) have been updated to the v 3.3 Assembly Specification. Will not run on versions of NetWare prior to 3.12 or 4.1. CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES IPXRT4.EXE Description - IPX upgrade for NetWare 3.12. Enhances IPX routing capabilities of 3.12 servers. Does not support servers running MPR, NetWare WAN Links, NWC, or SFTIII. CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES NWAMN2.EXE Description - NWADMIN v4.10.4 and supporting files for NetWare 4.1 CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES ----------------- Novell ManageWise ----------------- MWINT1.EXE Description - Updates for ManageWise v2.0 virus protection. CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES --------------- NetWare for SAA --------------- TLI312.EXE (updated) Description - Contains necessary updates to run NW-SAA v2.0 on NetWare 3.12. CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES SAA031.EXE Description - NWSAA AppleTalk fix. Only needed if using SAA 2.0 and you use AppleTalk with SAA and you have applied the SAA030 patch. CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/hostcon/saa20/saa031.exe ------------------ NetWare Web Server ------------------ WEB001.EXE Description - Web server security update to resolve potential security issues with NetWare Web server. CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES --------------------------- Novell - Mail/MHS/GroupWise --------------------------- FREBLD.EXE Description - FirstMail Folder Rebuild utility CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES MSML21.EXE Description - NetWare MHS driver for Microsoft Mail CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES ----------- Backup Exec ----------- NS60_PAJ.EXE/NS60_PIJ.EXE/NS60_PMJ.EXE Description - Japanese Backup Exec for Win NT 6.0 Alpha/Intel/MIPS CompuServe - GO SSSMG BNT6ADRV.EXE/BNT6IDRV.EXE/BNT6MDRV.EXE/BNT6PDRV.EXE Description - Updated Backup Exec device drivers for NT Alpha/Intel/MIPS/PowerPC CompuServe - GO SSSMG AG953136.EXE Description - Win95 Agent v3.136 for Backup Exec for Win NT CompuServe - GO SSSMG ----------------- Cheyenne InocuLAN ----------------- IL0106.ZIP->IL0109.ZIP Description - InocuLAN for NT Build 48 CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE IL0082.ZIP Description - InocuLAN Win95 Signatures v3.21 (detects and cures HARE virus) CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE ----------------- Cheyenne ARCserve ----------------- ALERT401.ZIP Description - Alert 4.01 Update CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE RAAW6062.ZIP Description - Updated TAPESVR.NLM for ARCserve 6.0 CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE RAAW6061.ZIP Description - Updated CHANGER.NLM for ARCserve 6.0 CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE RAAW6060.ZIP Description - Updated WSTAPE.NLM for ARCserve 6.0 CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE RAAW6059.ZIP Description - Updated ARCSERVE.EXE for ARCserve 6.0 CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE ------- Adaptec ------- WIN95MPD.EXE Description - Updated Win95 drivers for AHA-154x/2940/3940 and AIC-78x0 adapters. CompuServe - GO ADAPTEC ADPT1.EXE/ADPT2.EXE Description - NT 3.5x device drivers for ANA-59x0 V2.02 CompuServe - GO ADAPTEC ------ Compaq ------ To download files, visit Compaq's web site at http://www.compaq.com/support/files/ or their ftp site ftp://ftp.compaq.com/. SP2128.EXE Description - ROMPaq Firmware v3.03 Rev A for Proliant Systems FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/ROMPaqs/sp2128.exe SP2127.EXE Description - ROMPaq Firmware v3.01 Rev A for SystemPro/XL and ProSignia Servers FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/ROMPaqs/sp2127.exe SP2126.EXE Description - Diagnostics/TEST and INSPECT vP10.08 Rev C FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2126.exe SP2075.EXE Description - Drive Array Advanced Diagnostics v1.37 Rev A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2075.exe SP2061.EXE Description - v1.06 LAN Adapter Support Software for VINES(R) 6.0 FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Drivers/sp2061.exe SP2060.EXE Description - NT 3.51 video driver - Cirrus Logic 5436, 5446, QVision 1024/I/E and QVision 1280/I/E/P graphics controllers v2.50. FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Drivers/sp2060.exe SP2042.EXE Description - Alps Glide Point Touchpad Drivers v9.10.012 Rev A. FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2042.exe SP2040.EXE Description - Supplemental Programs for DOS 6.2 v1.09 Rev A. FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2040.exe SP2039.EXE Description - Portable Computer SETUP for Windows3.1 v3.10 Rev A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2039.exe SP2037.EXE Description - Computer SETUP for Portables v1.11 Rev. G FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2037.exe SP2035.EXE Description - Portable Supplemental Programs v2.03 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2035.exe SP2034.EXE Description - Supplemental Programs for OS/2 3.0 v1.00 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2034.exe SP2033.EXE Description - Display Driver Support - Cirrus Logic 7543 v1.30 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2033.exe SP2032.EXE Description - Display Driver Support - Cirrus Logic 7543 v2.03 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2032.exe SP2030.EXE Description - Display Driver Support - Cirrus Logic 7543 v2.10 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2030.exe SP2029.EXE Description - ESS 1788 Audio Rack Driver v1.00 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2029.exe SP2026.EXE Description - Display Driver Support for Cirrus Logic 7548 v1.33 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2026.exe SP2024.EXE Description - Compaq PCMCIA Support v1.00 Rev. C FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2024.exe SP2023.EXE Description - Display Driver Support for NT 3.51 v1.31 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Drivers/sp2023.exe SP2021.EXE Description - Display Driver Support for OS/2 3.0 v1.30 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2021.exe SP2019.EXE Description - Supplemental Programs for OS/2 3.0 v1.00 Rev. A FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2019.exe SP2016.EXE Description - Cirrus Logic GD7548 Windows 3.1 v1.33 Video Display Drivers FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Drivers/sp2016.exe SP2013.EXE Description - Armada 4100 Convenience Base Ethernet Drivers v1.00 Rev. D FTP - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2013.exe SP2007.EXE -> SP2010.EXE Description - Windows 95 display drivers - CL5434, CL5436, CL5446 and for Compaq QVision 1024/E/I/P,1280/E/I/P and AVGA graphics controllers. FTP(Norwegian)- ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2010.exe FTP(Finnish) - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2009.exe FTP(Danish) - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2008.exe FTP(Swedish) - ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Misc/sp2007.exe ======================== General News and Tidbits ======================== ----------------------------------------------- IE3.0b2 and Novell Client 32 - Not Playing Nice ----------------------------------------------- You're running Internet Explorer 3.0 beta 2 and Novell's Client 32. For some reason, the kids just aren't playing well together - you can't get to any site but Microsoft's. If you switch to the Microsoft Client for NetWare - presto, you can surf till your hearts content. Is there something you can do to use IE3.0b2 with Client32? Yup, there sure is. Fire up REGEDIT.EXE, and drill down as follows: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, SOFTWARE, MICROSOFT, INTERNET EXPLORER, MAIN. Select the DEFAULT SEARCH PAGE or DEFAULT SEARCH URL. Now ,remove the setting http://home.microsoft.com/access/allinone.asp. (EDIT, MODIFY, del). Reboot your PC and you'll find that you can surf the Web again...... NOTE - Tip provided without any warranty, expressed or implied. -------------------------------------- Upcoming CompuServe Online Conferences -------------------------------------- The CompuServe clan have some great online conferences coming up over the next two weeks. If you're on CompuServe already, be sure to check them out! If not, this may just be the reason to sign-up today. Unless stated otherwise, all conferences are being held within the CompuServe Conference Center - GO CONFERENCE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 9 p.m. EDT: Lisa Kirchenbauer, CFP, discusses using technology to track your finances and investments, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM). WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 9:30 p.m. EDT, Beverly Brown, director of Integrating Work & Self Workshops, discusses balancing work and life, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM). THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 9:30 p.m. EDT: Beverly Brown, director of Integrating Work & Self Workshops, discusses balancing work and life, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM). ---------------------------------------------- Activation Keys Available for NetWare Upgrades ---------------------------------------------- Continuing with their current pattern of simplifying support and administration of NetWare servers, the Utah Crew have really struck gold with their latest effort. Commencing August 5, Novell will begin shipping activation key-enabled upgrade software - thus begins the newest way to upgrade your NetWare servers. Making it easy is what it's all about, and that's precisely what activation keys do. Now, when you're looking to purchase an upgrade for your NetWare servers, simply fill out and fax a short form within the upgrade box to Novell's Activation Center. This data will then be compiled and your special activation key (a unique number assigned by Novell) will be returned to you by FAX. Quick, simple and easy. For details on Novell's no-brainer upgrades, check with your local authorized reseller, or Novell's FaxBack service. Novell, Web: http://www.novell.com/ Phone: 800-NETWARE FaxBack: 801-861-2772 =================================== Education, Seminars and Conferences =================================== -------------------------------- MCP and CNE Endeavor Hit the Web -------------------------------- The gang at VFX Technologies are tickled to announce their recent addition to cyberspace. The MCP and CNE Endeavor web site offers users detailed product information on the MCP and CNE Endeavor line of self assessment exams. Covering over 20 MCP/MCSE exams and numerous CNE/MCNE exams, the Endeavor line is cost effective, and extensive. Not only can users submit orders online (secured transactions of course!) but by ordering through the Web site, users will automatically be entered into a monthly draw for a free assessment exam of their choosing from VFX! VFX Technologies Inc., Web: http://www.netcent.com/endeavor/ Email: mailto:vfxtech@ix.netcom.com Phone: 610-265-9222 Fax: 610- 265-6007 Snail Mail: PO 80222, Valley Forge, PA 19484-0222 ========================= New Products and Services ========================= ------------------------------------------------------------ AltaVista Comes Knocking - Right to your Local Network/Desktop ------------------------------------------------------------ Keeping track of your documents on a local PC or network can be a daunting task. You know the files are there, but where? Stop wasting time with manual searches, the gang at AltaVista are here to help! Available for immediate download from their web site, the ease of use and power of the AltaVista search engine has been extended into their latest product, the AltaVista Search My Computer Private eXtension. The free preview version makes searching your local workstations and networks as easy and fast as searching the web through AltaVista. By building a full word index of all local HTML documents and over 140 popular files types, Search My Computer Private eXtension makes finding data VERY easy. Not only can you find the documents you need, but once located, a simple click on the document within the Index will automatically launch the application that created it. Very slick! AltaVista Software, Web: http://altavista.software.digital.com/ Phone: 800-336-7890 ---------------------------------------------------- New NetWare Client for NT Improves Your Social Life! ---------------------------------------------------- Mark it down on the calendars folks - August 14th the new 32 Bit NetWare Client for Windows NT will enter open beta. The new client offers seamless integration for NT 3.51 and 4.0 workstations to NetWare 4.1 servers. NT users will love the access to NetWare services, including Novell Directory Services. Administrators will be tickled with the ability to centrally manage NetWare services right from their NT workstations. What's more, the Novell Application Launcher (NAL) is also included. NAL allows network managers to centralize installation and administration of network applications - giving you time for the more important things in life, like the beach! Just don't tell upper management about this one, they may start throwing more work at you to fill your newly found free time! Novell, Web: http//support.novell.com/ CompuServe: GO NWCLIENT Phone: 800-NETWARE ------------------------------------------------- McAfee Offers Improved Virus Protection for Mac's ------------------------------------------------- McAfee "doctors" are world renowned for fighting viruses; computer viruses that is. Their latest medical breakthrough, VirusScan 2.0, not only includes drastically enhanced anti-virus security, but over 30 new features and extremely aggressive pricing make it one hot product. Full protection for all known conventional viruses, Word Macro viruses, HypercardStack viruses and more give your Mac's the shot they need. Don't worry, no need to go to medical school to protect your Macintosh computers from those nasty bugs. VirusScan 2.0 allows administrators to deploy updates with task icons as email attachments. Now....is there a doctor in the house? McAfee, Web: http://www.mcafee.com/ Phone: 408-988-3832 BBS: 408- 988-4004 Snail Mail: 2710 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051 -------------------------- Apple Personalizes the Web -------------------------- There's no other way to describe it but..COOL. Apple's new Personalized Internet Launcher service makes finding new web resources a breeze. Available as a free service to customers, Apple, in collaboration with Excite Corp., will provide users with a personalized "launcher" page: hot links to the web sites most likely to be of interest to the customer. Using the information supplied when registering a new Performa 6400 series computer, the Personalized Internet Launcher will automatically search a database of thousands of net sites - creating a personalized listing of sites for each customer. Support for multiple users, marking of favorite sites, and detailed customization all make the Personalized Internet Launcher one cool service. Best of all, the personalized launcher page is updated daily! If you already own a Macintosh or if you purchased a model other than the Performa 6400, no worries. Just pop over to the Personalized Internet Launcher web site and register! Apple Computer Inc. Web: http://myhome.apple.com/ Phone (US): 800-293-6617, Phone (Cdn): 800-361-6075 FaxBack: 800-462-4396 ------------------------------------- Click Your Way To A New Dell Computer ------------------------------------- They've always made ordering easy, now Dell has made it even easier with their newly released virtual "store." Available through their web site, the Dell virtual store affords customers with the opportunity to access detailed product specifications and receive price quotes instantly, 24hrs a day. Build your own system, then, with a click of the mouse, you know exactly what it costs. A little extra money burning a hole in your pocket, no problem. Reconfigure your system and a new price will be available instantly. Not only can you submit orders online, but the new virtual store allows you to select one of three on-line financing options for your purchase. Even if you're not ready to buy now, Dell's new virtual store definitely deserves a look! Dell Computer Corporation, Web: http://www.dell.com/ Phone: 800- BUY-DELL ---------------------------------------------------------- Cisco Systems' LocalDirector - Killer Web Management Tool ---------------------------------------------------------- First you get your company on the Web and worry if anyone will visit. Then, your site turns into a huge success and you worry how you'll manage it all. Worry, worry, worry - does it ever end? Yes. Cisco Systems' LocalDirector, a network hardware device, allows you to manage a large number of users and servers with ease. LocalDirector intelligently manages your Web servers by balancing the load between a group of servers (defined by you of course!). Working as a transparent front end to your servers, not only can you load balance efficiently, but easy management is at your finger tips -- through a single IP address! With LocalDirector, multiple web servers appear to your clients as a single virtual server. If you're serious about Web server management and you're looking to make life just that little bit easier, LocalDirector is the tool for you! Cisco Systems http://www.cisco.com/ --------------------------------------------- HP LaserJet 5L Xtra Printer - Redefines Value --------------------------------------------- The crew at HP is workin' overtime to add that little bit Xtra to an already hot line of printers - the HP LaserJet 5L Xtra. A replacement for the 5L, the 5L Xtra offers almost everything under the sun needed by any small business. Priced under $500, it comes raring to go with 100 page Input-Output trays, 26 built in TrueType scaleable fonts (70 additional fonts provided on disk) and, with instant-on-fuser technology, your first page is in your hands - in 20 seconds! HP didn't stop there though. Bundled with the printer, you'll receive your own copy of Netscape Navigator Personal Edition 2.0 (ready to go with bookmarks to HP web data) and the HP Xtra CD-ROM, containing 8 software programs ideal for any small to mid-sized business. Hewlett Packard, Web: http://www.hp.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- So Long King Arthur - Camelot Gets with the 90's using DigiPhone -------------------------------------------------------- It could take weeks, or even months for King Arthur to converse with kings in neighboring countries. Thankfully, the Camelot of today is nothing like the days of ol'. In the modern world, you can chat with friends anywhere in the world with your Macintosh computer and Camelot Corporation's latest release, the DigiPhone for Mac. Full duplex sound, caller identification and screening, direct dialing and a personal phone book are just a few of the many features available. Incorporated encryption technology ensures that those private chats remain private, especially from the prying ears of those court jesters! Watch the DigiPhone web site for a free eval to hit the wires real soon! Camelot Corporation, Web: http://www.digiphone.com/ ============================= Promotions and Price Slashing ============================= ---------------------------------------------------------- TOP SECRET - NetPro Accounting Slip Results in Free NDS Management Tools ---------------------------------------------------------- Psssst. Can you keep a secret? Great. Seems that the techs at NetPro Computing have pulled out the big guns for their latest release, DS Expert v2.0. For the first time ever, administrators can use their SNMP consoles to receive NDS alerts. Installation is a snap thanks to improved installation tools and integration with Novell's ManageWise. That's just the beginning though. Proactive analysis of 20 critical conditions, real-time SNMP alerts, and tracking of 100 NDS activity stats will make NDS troubleshooting and management a breeze. Is it good? Well, Novell got their very own corporate license - so you be the judge! Are you wondering what the secret is? OK..come close for this one. Seems like someone in NetPro's accounting group overlooked an important detail. Instead of charging $1,299 for the two-server starter pack, they're giving it away - for FREE. Pop up to their web site soon to grab a copy, accounting is sure to clue in before December 31, 1996. NetPro Computer Inc., Web: http://www.netpro.com/freeoffer/ Phone: 800-998-5090 ------------------------------------------------------------ Write Your Own CD's and HP Will Write You A Cheque for $200! ------------------------------------------------------------ If you've been thinking about investing in a CD-ROM recorder of your own, now would be the time! Running until October 31 1996, HP is offering a $200 rebate on its HP SureStore CD-Writer 4020i. Easy to use and configure, the SureStore comes equipped with a variety of software applications to make your CD recordings just that much easier. Already priced well within the budget of most industry pros, the current $200 rebate offer makes this product even sweeter. Hewlett Packard, Web: http://www.hp.com/ --------------------------------------------------------- Advertise Your Biz In Yellow Pages - Free Internet Access --------------------------------------------------------- If your thinking about getting your biz on the 'net, ON'VILLAGE Communications has a deal for you. A discount? Nope. Coupons for a free bag of pretzels at the local Jiffy mart? Nope. How about FREE Internet access and software for a year? Now your talking! Advertise your business in the ON'VILLAGE ON'YELLOW PAGES and you'll be raring to go with free internet access through CompuServe's SPRYNET, a free copy of Netscape Navigator, SPRY e- mail and more. Not only do you get all that for free, but you'll also have access to the SPRYNET community for free 24-hour online support! ON'VILLAGE, Web: http://www.onvillage.com/ ---------------------------------------------- Swinging From Tree to Tree - Banyan To NetWare ---------------------------------------------- Swinging from the Banyan Tree to Novell's NetWare operating system has never been easier thanks to Novell's latest program - the Banyan Premiere Migration Program. Running until October 15 1996, this program provides Banyan users with all the tools, and incentives, needed to convert to NetWare 4.1. E-mail support from conversion specialists, migration tools, accelerated training, and discounts are all available to qualified accounts. This hot opportunity won't last forever, so you better get on the line to Novell or your local platinum resellers and partners pronto! Novell, Web: http://netware.novell.com/migrate/banyan/ Phone: 800-NETWARE --------------------------------------- Intel Helps Locate Internet Phone Users --------------------------------------- You've been playing with different Internet phones for some time now, you like the technology, but what's one of the most troublesome issues to date? Finding people. Finding other users on the net with Internet phones is not that easy. Until now. Intel has announced their new Internet phone applet for Windows 95 PC's. By making use of Microsoft's User Location Services, the Internet phone applet makes it really easy to find other 'net phone users out there. To find out just how easy it can be, ya better check it out for yourself. A free beta copy of the applet can be downloaded from Intel's site today. Intel Corporation, Web: http://www.intel.com/iaweb/cpc/ ===================================== The Winners Circle - Current Contests ===================================== ------------------------ Contest - The BDU Awards ------------------------ Ever been asked a question from a user, and you couldn't believe that they actually asked it? Have you been asked a tech question, so crazy, that it had you in stitches for weeks? Or maybe you think you've got the ultimate tech support horror story to tell? If so, we would love to hear from you! By sending an email describing the incident to mailto:BDUAWARDS@NETCENT.COM, you'll be entered in a draw for a free copy of the latest release from NewRiders' Publishing: The CNE3 Resource Library. Jam packed with technical data, the resource library provides in-depth information preparing you for the Novell CNE exams, such as Service and Support, Networking Technologies, 3.1x to 4.1 Update, 3.x Administration and Advanced Administration, and MORE! Along with all the great information, thousands of dollars worth of product discounts are available to readers of the CNE3 Resource Library. Even if you're not pursuing your CNE3 designation, this is a resource you'll use over and over again! The doors for this contest close August 31st, 1996. Each of the entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges, resulting in one winner to be announced in an upcoming edition of NetNotify. In your entry, be sure to provide us with your name, snail mail address and phone number. IMPORTANT - Please do NOT provide the name of the user in question. The purpose of this contest is to provide a little fun and excitement for networking professionals: NOT to embarrass or humiliate a user. Naming the user will result in IMMEDIATE disqualification. 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In your message, be sure to include your full name, mailing address and phone number! ----------------------- Contest - Win COLD CA$H ----------------------- At NetNotify, we're having a subscription drive and that means COLD CA$H, in your hands, just for referring new subscribers. Each time you refer a new subscriber to NetNotify, tell them to send a message to mailto:CONTEST-COLDCASH@NETCENT.COM letting us know who sent them. On August 31st, we will be drawing 5 names out of the hat and each will win $100! There are no restrictions on the number of times that your name can be entered. ================= Reviewer's Corner ================= Quarterdeck's IWare Connect --------------------------- An increasing number of companies are looking to provide Internet access for their employees. They may differ in size, but each of these organizations are faced with a common problem - TCP/IP. How do you provide TCP/IP support to each desktop? Do you need to provide TCP/IP to each desktop? Peter Kuo provides you with a peek at Quarterdeck's IWare Connect. A software solution that helps companies to provide internet access, without the need for TCP/IP at every workstation. Http://www.netcent.com/reviews/nc-rev-qd-iware.htm Epson PhotoPC ------------- Epson has released the PhotoPC, a budget priced digital camera that is easy to use and offers unrivaled simplicity in getting the images onto your PC. Richard Beels takes the PhotoPc for a test drive (and drops it from the roof) to see if it's really a digital camera for the masses. Http://www.netcent.com/reviews/nc-rev-ep-photopc.htm Special Edition: Using HTML (2nd Ed) ------------------------------------ Special Edition: Using HTML (2nd Ed) (Que, 1996, 921 pages) is not quite a universal reference, but for those interested in expanding their HTML repertoire and learning about other elements to add to their Web pages, it's a worthwhile investment at $49.95. The accompanying CD includes a host of shareware and freeware that will also be useful to the Web author. Even if this isn't the only book in your HTML library, it can be a welcome addition. Http://www.netcent.com/reviews/nc-rev-qu-uhtml.htm Platinum Edition: Using Windows 95 ---------------------------------- There are a lot of books out there on Windows 95, making the decision of which book(s) to purchase a difficult one. The Platinum Edition of Que's Using Windows 95 book presents readers with detailed tips, tricks, and notes, using an effective "conversational" approach. Diana Murphy dives into this tome to find out if it deserves the $60 price tag, and more importantly, the space needed to store this 1,300 page guide on your shelf. Http://www.netcent.com/reviews/nc-rev-qu-platwin.htm ======================== Getting In Touch with Us ======================== Publisher - Douglas J. Archell mailto:darchell@netcent.com SnailMail - 1760 Storrington St, Pickering Ont. 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