| support bulletin |
| Volume 1, Issue 2 | Winter 1991 |
feature attractions
printing with PostScript devices
| A guide to existing methods of attaching a PostScript output device to your network and configuring your NeXT computers |
adjusting your color display
| How to optimize the adjustment of your color display |
relating NetInfo to classic UNIX
| How NetInfo relates to, works with, and supersedes UNIX flat files |
transferring data with floppy disks
| The essentials of formatting a floppy disk, choosing a data format and device driver, and transferring files from a NeXT computer to a Sun |
NeXTdimension demos
| Answers to common questions about the video and imaging capabilities of the NeXTdimension system, as well as some step-by-step procedures |
a new Software Release 2.1
| Important changes to NeXT Software Release 2.1 affect WriteNow, NeXTdimension, and keyboard mappings |
what to know about the new WriteNow
| A preview of Appsoft, Inc.'s plans for improving and supporting the NeXT version of WriteNow |
squashing your files
| A look at Squash, one of several new third-party applications that make file compression and backups a snap |
Sybase databases for NeXT computers
| An overview of the capabilities and pricing of Sybase's three database products, including one only for NeXT computers |
repeat performances
education
| A guide to NeXTedge education, including a learning path diagram to map you through course prerequisites and a schedule of courses from January through March of 1992 |
tips and techniques
| Helpful hints on managing core file space and using NeXTmail |
fyi
| useful NeXT numbers and addresses and instructions for installing and using your support bulletin floppy disk |
legal matter
We at NeXT have tried to make the information contained in this publication as accurate and reliable as possible. Nevertheless, NeXT disclaims any warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, as to any matter whatsoever relating to this publication, including without limitation the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. NeXT will from time to time revise the software described in this publication and reserves the right to make such changes without obligation to notify the purchaser. In no event shall NeXT be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of purchase or use of this publication or the information contained herein.
Notice for United States Government End Users:
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For civilian agencies: This software is licensed only with "Restricted Rights" and use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights clause at 52.227-19 of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations.
Unpublished-rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States and other countries.
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© 1991 NeXT Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
NeXT, the NeXT logo, NeXTstep, NeXTdimension, NeXTmail, NeXTanswers, NeXTtv, Digital Librarian, NetInfo, ScreenScape, and Workspace Manager are trademarks, NeXTedge and NeXTConnection are service marks of NeXT Computer, Inc. Adobe and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX Systems Laboratories. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. SYBASE and DB-Library are trademarks of Sybase, Inc. WriteNow is a registered trademark of T/Maker Company. All other trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.
suscription information
The support bulletin is published by NeXT Computer, Inc. Annual subscriptions cost $200.00 and may be purchased by calling 1-800-848-NeXT.
acknowledgements
editorial
Managing Editor: Trish Conlon
Developmental Editors: Vince Leone, Carol Westberg
Copyeditors: Vince Leone, Bob Rumsby, Carol Westberg
contributions
Margaret Chan
Grace Kim
Eric Larson
Alan Marcum
Lise Pfau
Dan Rines
Mimi Roosli
Andrew Simms
Wayde Schroeder
Dave Vagts
design and production
Designers: Cynthia Berglund, Margery Cantor
Formatter: Judy Severance
Graphics Production Manager: Heidi Bolen
Printer: A & a Printers and Lithographers
technical reviews
Wayne Goodrich
Alan Marcum
Andreas Sautter
Wayde Schroeder
electronic production
Electronic Manufacturing Administrator: J.T. Sison
NeXTanswers and Electronic support bulletin Administrator: Eric Larson
special thanks
Amir Gharaat
Peter King
Bradley Taylor
Lee Tucker