-=========================================================================- _ __ _ <>_ __ _ || /\\ |\ /|| || / ` /\\ || Amiga Update -News and Rumors /__\\ | \ / || || || ___ /__\\ || (An Occasional Newsletter) / \\_ | \/ ||_ _||_ \__// / \\_ || BACK FOR THE FUTURE || -=========================================================================- AMIGA and the Amiga logo are trademarks of Amiga Technologies, GmbH --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 961018 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amiga Update on the net: some issues available in html format at: http://www.sharbor.com All back issues available (in ASCII text) at: http://www.globaldialog.com/AdventureCentral/AU.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 1996 by Brad Webb. Freely distributable, if not modified. -=========================================================================- _ __ _ <>_ __ _ || Brad Webb/AmigaUpdate /\\ |\ /|| || / ` /\\ || webb@malamute.med.ge.com /__\\ | \ / || || || ___ /__\\ || bandr@globaldialog.com / \\_ | \/ ||_ _||_ \__// / \\_ || -=========================================================================-