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RoseWare Launches "Network Developer's Resource"
Press Release
WELCOME!
RoseWare launched their monthly journal, the "Network Developer's
Resource" (NDR) at Novell's BrainShare '93 conference. RoseWare
co-launched their publication with McGraw-Hill/LAN Times who was
there to introduce the new "NetWare Technical Journal" (NTJ).
Charles Rose, publisher of the NDR is also the Senior Technical
Advisor to McGraw-Hill's NTJ.
The NDR is a technical journal that provides information similar
to that found in Rose's "Programmer's Guide to NetWare", a book
published by McGraw-Hill in late 1990 which provides reference
material for NetWare developers as well as sample code and
explanations for how to write NetWare-aware software.
Since late 1991 when McGraw-Hill ceased publication of the NTJ,
there has been a growing need for a publication that addresses
the ever-burdensome increase of technical issues. Other
technical publications have chosen to focus more on system-level
topics, such as those for integrators, consultants, and system
administrators, while the NDR focuses primarily on developers and
those interested in the programming-level aspects of NetWare.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT
The NDR has enjoyed support both from Novell, as well as the
software development industry. "A technical publication that
specifically addresses NetWare development issues like RoseWare's
'Network Developer's Resource' will be of great value to Novell's
developers," said Willie Tejada, Director, Developer Relations,
Novell, Inc. "Charles Rose has, throughout his years of
association with Novell, displayed a unique understanding and
ability to articulate technical solutions. Novell is committed
to the highest quality support and education, and we feel
RoseWare's publication will be an asset to anyone considering
development to the NetWare platform."
According to Steve Meyer, President of Avanti Technology in
Austin, Texas, "Much as Novell's Brainshare has long been the
forum for NetWare developers to come together and share
information, RoseWare and their Network Developer's Resource
newsletter offers a unique information sharing medium but on a
more regular and needed basis. As the author of the Programmer's
Guide to NetWare and a respected member of the NetWare
development community, Charles Rose has both the insight and
connections to provide an invaluable resource to both commercial
and in-house developers of NetWare based applications."
"I intend to reserve space on my bookshelf for the Network
Developer's Resource beside my copies of the Microsoft Systems
Journal and Dr. Dobb's. I also plan to frequent their forum
every time I pass by NetWire."
Brett Warthen, President of Infinite Technologies, and a NetWire
sysop said this about the NDR: "This is the journal that I've
been waiting for! Finally, real information that targets
developers working in network environments. With the constantly
evolving network environments, this is the type of information
that you need to stay ahead of the game."
CONTENT AND COMPUSERVE
The NDR will document new API's, bug fixes, NetWare products, and
new technologies. The publication will take a more in-depth and
hands-on approach than other publications have in the past.
Where other publications may have mentioned a technical area, the
NDR will show exactly how to perform a particular function; in
most cases, the articles will be supported by sample code.
That sample code can download from RoseWare's section in Novell's
Vendor forum (NOVVEN section 11 -- just type GO ROSEWARE on
CompuServe). RoseWare will also be communicating with readers,
announcing upcoming articles and services, and posting relevant
files in their CompuServe forum section.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE
RoseWare is extending a charter offer where the basic rate has
been reduced 25% to $95 and subscribers will receive a free copy
of the new Bantam book "NetWare Power Tools for Windows", also by
Rose (retail, $55). To receive the free issue, send a CompuServe
e-mail to 76711,110, call (703) 799-2509, fax (703) 799-8041 or
send a letter to P.O. Box 257, Mount Vernon, VA 22121-0257 and
indicate where you saw this message. Leave your name, company
name, address, phone and fax numbers and CompuServe ID#. If you
don't like the publication, write "Cancel" on the invoice and
return it to RoseWare (you will owe nothing).
UPCOMING TOPICS
Many issues face networking professionals in 1993 and the NDR
will be covering them in-depth and hands-on. You won't want to
miss coverage of topics like NetWare 4.0, Windows for Workgroups,
OS/2, UnixWare, and Windows/NT. Here is just a small sample of
articles upcoming this year:
* Configuring and Developing on the Workstation Client. Virtual
Loadable Modules (VLMs), new utilities, and changes that you
should be aware of.
* NetWare 4.0, Migrating to the New APIs. A continuing series of
articles covering the new and changing APIs in NetWare 4.0, and
how to convert your applications.
* Making Windows for Workgroups work in the NetWare Environment.
Microsoft may have gone too far in their claims of NetWare
compatibility for Windows for Workgroups, but the NPR will pull
it together and sort out the issues surrounding NDIS, ODI, and
configuring Windows for Workgroups to work with NetWare.
* An Intimate Look at the NetWare APIs. While many of the
NetWare APIs are documented, you often need a deeper level of
understanding to make them truly useful. In this series, we will
probe the NetWare APIs and discuss the often hidden workings of
them. Expect to see lots of examples and source code.
* Getting the Message with NetWare MHS and NetWare Global
Messaging. Whether you're a developer interested in writing
applications for MHS, or just want to know how to better
troubleshoot your e-mail systems, we'll help put the pieces into
perspective.