Re: Danny Goodman in "Computer Currents"

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From: [email protected] (Chuq Von Rospach)
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Subject: Re: Danny Goodman in "Computer Currents"
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Date: 15 Dec 87 00:22:37 GMT
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>Speaking of the "next release", does anyone know how distribution will be
>handled, and what it is likely to cost? Will we just have to buy it again?
>Also, anyone know when we are likely to see it?

The next Hypercard will likely be announced at MacExpo
in San Francisco, and will be a significant enhancement. Rumors have
that it will include:

o CD-ROM support, including introduction of a CD-ROM player
from Apple and some supporting Databases from microsoft,
perhaps others

o significantly enhanced text, including being able to attach
buttons to words and text (the true hyper-text requirement
that is really missing)

o the international & language support currently missing.

It is too early to tell what upgrade procedures will look like, but I'll
bet something similar to the new "system release" setup that they're using
for System&Finder will be used, since the traditional "get a free copy from
your authorized dealer" never worked well. Hopefully it'll also be
available through users groups and on-line services.

chuq
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Chuq "Fixed in 4.0" Von Rospach [email protected] Delphi: CHUQ