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Food Stamps Anyone?
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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 <insert cyber-wave>! 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 <insert boo's>!
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.
<Scratch head now>
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
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What's In This Edition?
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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
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What's New
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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.
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Patches and Fixes
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NetWare Clients
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CLT511.EXE
Description - NetWare Client for MacOS v5.11
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
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NetWare TCP/IP Related
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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
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NetWare Mac/Apple Issues
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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
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NetWare Operating Systems
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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
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Novell ManageWise
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MWINT1.EXE
Description - Updates for ManageWise v2.0 virus protection.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
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NetWare for SAA
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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
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NetWare Web Server
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WEB001.EXE
Description - Web server security update to resolve potential
security issues with NetWare Web server.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
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Novell - Mail/MHS/GroupWise
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FREBLD.EXE
Description - FirstMail Folder Rebuild utility
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
MSML21.EXE
Description - NetWare MHS driver for Microsoft Mail
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
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Backup Exec
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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
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Cheyenne InocuLAN
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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
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Cheyenne ARCserve
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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
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Adaptec
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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
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Compaq
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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
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General News and Tidbits
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IE3.0b2 and Novell Client 32 - Not Playing Nice
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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.
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Upcoming CompuServe Online Conferences
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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).
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Activation Keys Available for NetWare Upgrades
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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
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Education, Seminars and Conferences
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MCP and CNE Endeavor Hit the Web
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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
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New Products and Services
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AltaVista Comes Knocking - Right to your Local Network/Desktop
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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
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New NetWare Client for NT Improves Your Social Life!
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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
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McAfee Offers Improved Virus Protection for Mac's
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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
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Apple Personalizes the Web
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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
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Click Your Way To A New Dell Computer
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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
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Cisco Systems' LocalDirector - Killer Web Management Tool
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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/
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HP LaserJet 5L Xtra Printer - Redefines Value
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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/
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So Long King Arthur - Camelot Gets with the 90's using DigiPhone
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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/
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Promotions and Price Slashing
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TOP SECRET - NetPro Accounting Slip Results in Free NDS
Management Tools
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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
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Write Your Own CD's and HP Will Write You A Cheque for $200!
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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/
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Advertise Your Biz In Yellow Pages - Free Internet Access
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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/
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Swinging From Tree to Tree - Banyan To NetWare
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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
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Intel Helps Locate Internet Phone Users
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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/
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The Winners Circle - Current Contests
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Contest - The BDU Awards
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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. All entries submitted will be compiled and
made available through our document retrieval service.
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Contest - Exam Assessment Suite
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To celebrate their latest assessment exam release (VB4), VFX
Technologies has another contest offering for the Notified ones!
Simply by answering the following questions, your name will be
entered in a draw to receive 5 Microsoft assessment exams of your
choosing. Doors on this gem close August 15th, 1996.
1. What is the URL to the VFX web site?
2. True or False. VFX Technologies provides assessment exams for
Microsoft and Novell certifications.
3. True or False. The VFX Technologies web site offers secured
transactions for ordering on-line.
4. What product referenced in this edition, valued at $1,299, can
be downloaded today - for FREE?
5. The HP 5L Xtra is a replacement for which model?
Entries should be emailed to mailto:VFXCONTEST@NETCENT.COM. In
your message, be sure to include your full name, mailing address
and phone number!
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Contest - Win COLD CA$H
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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.
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Reviewer's Corner
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Quarterdeck's IWare Connect
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Getting In Touch with Us
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