support bulletin
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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:

Restricted Rights Legend:
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ã 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

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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