Music Kit for NeXTSTEP 3.0 is now available from Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) Ð the Kit's new home. The new release includes the full source code, in addition to the Objective-C libraries that comprised the prior release. The CCRMA Music Kit is available via ftp from ccrma-ftp.stanford.edu. Stanford is also hoping to make it available on CD-ROM for those without ftp.
CD-ROM offerings are underway. NeXT plans to distribute its disc of educational freeware and objects at the 1992 EDUCOM conference in Baltimore, Maryland, October 28Ð31. Jewel of the Matrix, from Object Horizons; and Sex, Lies, and CD-ROM, from BANG, offer collections of shareware, demos, public domain software, and assorted items of interest from archive sites and elsewhere.
Xanthus International, based in Stockholm, Sweden, has released LaserMan, an application for controlling laserdisc players from the NeXT, either directly through a remote control on the computer screen or through messages from other applications via a Speaker/Listener interface. The application can also be used with CraftMan, Xanthus's multimedia programming tool for the NeXT. Xanthus can be reached at laserman@xanthus.se.
Stedi-LANding System for the NeXT, an integrated hardware and software system that provides computer power monitoring, backup, diagnostics, and pure power protection, is now shipping from StediWatt. The system, which works across a network, monitors power conditions and prevents data loss caused by power surges and blackouts. Systems start at $1145 and include a three-year limited warranty, a free year of software upgrades, and toll-free technical support. StediWatt: 717/263-5681.
TalkBack allows users to conference across the office or the ocean. Participants can exchange text, file, and voice messages with single or multiple attendees. The decentralized model allows users to join and exit conferences at will. Single-copy price is $95. For educational and group pricing, contact NightShade Software: 403/492-9343; e-mail: nshade@niagro.ucs.ualberta.ca.
ANDI (Association of NeXTSTEP Developers International) was due to begin its nationwide communications network in late August. Members will be able to get dial-up connectivity to ANDI and the Internet at speeds of up to 2400 baud. ANDI also claims to be the first to provide dial-up ISDN Basic Rate Service. MCI has been selected as ANDI's telecommunications provider and will offer a special discount ANDI. ANDI: 301-681-3932. MCI:800-283-0200
Bacchus Software began shipping PixelMagician version 1.2, the latest incarnation of its universal file viewer and translator. New features include support for NeXT FAX and DCX image formats and viewing of multipage and multirepresentational formats such as PS, EPS, FAX, and TIFF. PixelMagician costs $299. Bacchus: 310/820-9145, 310/820-5930 fax.