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H O N O R S F O R A M I G A W E B D I R E C T O R Y
N E W T E K E V E N T S P L A N N E D
A M I G A A T L A N T A V I D E O
This issue:
News about the sale of Amiga Technologies to VIScorp continues to be
mostly non-existent. There have been some rumors, and some content-less
postings from VIScorp to the Usenet. That at least indicates talks
continue. The most amusing item we've heard has it that a creditor went on
vacation, forcing a delay. We doubt that, but anything is possible. We
suspect - on the basis of no facts at all other than the delay itself -
that the price for AT was too high compared to its value, and haggling
resulted. If we're right, we hope VIScorp does some good bargaining. The
Amiga community loses big if VIScorp pays too much and follows Commodore
and Escom into bankruptcy.
Those of you who read Fletcher Haug's excellent (in our prejudiced
opinion) newsletter "The Informer" will note a familiar name in the current
issue. "Workbench Extras" by Brad Webb premiers with Issue #4. We mention
it here for two reasons. First we're very proud to be associated with "The
Informer". Secondly, we want to ensure our "Amiga Update" readers that
this new column will in no way affect the publication of AU. E-mail to
eldritch@mhv.net will get you more information on "The Informer" or visit
by browser at http://www1.mhv.net/~eldritch .
We have a number of short items to send your way today. First, our
favorite web site, the Amiga Web Directory, was recently listed as "Site of
the Week" for technology. We bring you the text of the announcement from
the "Links of the Week" page.
There're some interesting events coming up in the video world. Amiga
dealer Safe Harbor pointed out to us they have a "NewTek Event" scheduled
for November. The text of their announcement is below. Contact them at
(414) 548-8120.
We have another video announcement, this one on the NewTek Video Toaster
User Expo in California, also in November. Details below.
Finally, the good folks in the venerable Atlanta users' group have made
available a video of their celebrated 10th anniversary meeting. They have
some other interesting Amiga related merchandise to entice you with. We're
seriously considering a "No Clone Zone" bumper sticker for our "dayjob"
cubicle which so far has remained PC free.
We hope you enjoy this issue.
Brad
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A M I G A W E B D I R E C T O R Y S I T E O F T H E W E E K
{Taken from the "Links of the Week" page. Brad}
Links Of The Week
Welcome to the Links Of The Week page. Every week we will be posting a
selection of Web links that have met our criteria of being a "great place
to visit."
Look for the Link of the Week Award proudly displayed on fine sites.
TECHNOLOGY:
The Amiga Web Directory
This extensive, frequently-updated website has a complete list of Commodore
and Amiga user groups; home pages covering Amiga topics; and Amiga
newsgroups. Get the latest Amiga news - magazines, e-zines and
newsletters - and check out new demos. You can search the directory or
read the many FAQs. There are Amiga FTP sites which contain thousands of
programs, pictures, music and other information you can download. There
are over 100 links to support pages for Amiga freeware and shareware, and
tech support for hardware and software. Get the latest information on
Amiga technologies including links to official Amiga websites, product
information and dealer listings. There are links for Amiga Telnet
gateways, BBSi and online services, and a Monster List of all Amiga links.
http://www.cucug.org/amiga.html
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T H E N E W T E K E V E N T A T S A F E H A R B O R
The 1996 desktop video & 3D animation event!
November 23, 1996
Join us for a day with NewTek and their products. Come see where the
future of non-linear desktop video is headed. Been thinking about getting
Lightwave 3D, but still have some questions? Be sure to attend to see live
demonstrations of the hottest animation software around.
NewTek's Don Balance will be on-hand for demonstrations and questions!
Non-linear desktop video and 3D animation demonstrations all day!
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V I D E O T O A S T E R U S E R E X P O S I T I O N
Video Toaster User Expo Information
The 3rd Annual Video Toaster User Expo will be held November 5-8, 1996 at
the Universal City Hilton & Towers, 555 Universal Terrace Pkwy., Universal
City, CA 91608 directly across the street from Universal Studios. The Expo
includes exhibits, keynote addresses, the LightWave Theater on Thursday
night, prize give-aways, and training seminars. There are 24 different
training seminars being offered Tuesday through Friday, and the exhibits
are open Thursday and Friday.
PRICING
Pre-register for the Thursday and Friday exhibits, keynotes, LightWave
Theater, and the grand prize give-away by November 1st and the cost is just
$20. Registration after November 1st is $15 per day.
A Full Passport to all training seminars, exhibits, keynotes, LightWave
Theater, and the grand prize give-away is $499.
Passes to individual training seminars are also available. A pass to any
one class is $99; to any one day is $189; or the Video Toaster User
Passport (Wed. - Fri.) is $399. Any of these passes also entitle you to
attend all exhibits, keynotes, LightWave Theater, and the grand prize
give-away.
Call Winnet Expo Services to register: 800-643-3976 or 707-747-4396.
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A M I G A A T L A N T A V I D E O A V A I L A B L E
Amiga Atlanta 10th Anniversary Banquet Videotape Now Available!
On Saturday, January 20th, 1996, Amiga Atlanta celebrated it's 10th
anniversary. The evening was a tremendous success with over 130 people in
attendance from all over North America and outstanding guest speakers such
as Jason Compton, Fred Fish, Dave Haynie, R.J. Mical, and others!
We have assembled a 2+ hour long videotape of the evenings events and
speakers and let me assure you this is a MUST have videotape for any Amiga
owner. The tape is professionally produced by AAi members that work in the
Atlanta broadcast television community and VHS copies are now available in
both NTSC and PAL standards, with discounts available for other Amiga
usergroups that would like to arrange a group purchase for there members.
Pricing and ordering details are available by contacting: Lamar Morgan,
AAi President at lamar@mindspring.com
Amiga Atlanta Bumper Stickers
Amiga Atlanta has three different types of bumper stickers that were
designed by members as part of a contest a few years ago. These bumper
stickers are printed in full color, and include such phrases as "No Clone
Zone- Amiga Computer Power Required," and "Don't Byte It- Computer Paradise
Is Amiga." Bumper stickers are sold individually for $2 US each, or in sets
of three for $5 US.
"No Clone Zone" and "Don't Byte It" were designed by Aaron Ruscetta, and
"Equation" was designed by Tony Kupersmith.
Amiga Atlanta Polo Shirts
In order to have an increased show of solidarity at each Spring COMDEX,
Amiga Atlanta had golf shirtsprinted with our logo screened onto the right
breast (a pocket is on the left breast). These black printing on white
shirts have sold very well, and are priced at $20 US for small, medium, and
large; Extra-sizes are $25 US.
Send check, money order, or eurocheck-equivalent in US funds along with
details of the item(s) you wish to order to:
Amiga Atlanta Inc.
ATTN: Promotions Dept.
PO Box 49103
Atlanta, GA 30359-1103
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