Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!cs.utexas.edu!wuarchive!usc!apple!jkc From: jkc@Apple.COM (John Kevin Calhoun) Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hypercard Subject: Re: Hypercard 2.0 Message-ID: <47907@apple.Apple.COM> Date: 9 Jan 91 19:09:33 GMT References: <12209@pucc.Princeton.EDU> <47854@apple.Apple.COM> <6045@orange.UUCP> Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA Lines: 100 In article <6045@orange.UUCP> crocker@motcid.UUCP (Ronald T. Crocker) writes: > First, by the discussion >that I've been reading here, HC2.0 has a programming interface. Yes. Its programming language is called HyperTalk. > Kevin from Apple claims (indirectly) that HC2.0 is not >necessarily upward compatible with HC1.x. Well, if we want to talk about degrees of upward compatibility, I can put it this way: the percentage of 1.0 stacks that don't work under 2.0 is much much lower than the percentage of Macintosh applications that run on the Mac IIcx but break on the Mac IIci. I have yet to encounter a problem running my 1.0 stacks under 2.0. For example, the Dartmouth XCMDs stack, which is well over 750K and contains more than 20 XCMDs, works fine under 2.0. >1) Kevin mentions a maintenance release (2.0v2). How can one get > this? Call Claris at 1-800-628-2100, extension 90. They'll charge you $49 for the upgrade. >2) Is there any Apple documentation on the programming interface for > HC2.0? If not, what is the best source of information for > programming HC? A complete HyperTalk Scripting Guide is included in the package you'll receive from Claris. >3) Previously, in this newsgroup, someone mentioned a problem with > HC2.0 and System 7.0b1. Are apple users in general supposed to get > System 7 for free or what? System 7 has not been released to the general public. Apple customarily sends pre-release versions of its software to developers. As for pricing of System 7 and its availability to the general public, I've just been handed this bulletin. It's a product update announcement that describes the Software Update Program, one of several ways you can get System Software updates from Apple. This program appears to have been designed especially for customers who have many Macintoshes. I'm including it here because it includes some general information that readers of this newsgroup may find interesting. ----- PRODUCT UPDATE Apple System Software Update Program Dateline: CUPERTINO, California-January 7, 1991 Program Description: The Software Update Program is a timely, cost-effective method for customers to upgrade system software on many Macintosh personal computers for one price. The System Software and HyperCard subscription entitles customers to all software upgrades of these products for one year. Significance: Apple's newest version of its Macintosh system software, System 7.0, is expected to be released sometime in the first half of calendar 1991. Customers who purchase the Software Update Program now, will be assured by Apple that they will receive product shipment within days of the introduction, offering customers an easy and convenient way to receive new releases. The full 12-month subscription gives customers an easy, accurate way to budget for Apple software updates. Complete documentation is included with each major upgrade describing all enhancements, ensuring users get each upgrade's full benefits. HyperCard 2.0 v.2 is also bundled with the System Software subscription. This is the same version of HyperCard that Apple ships with each Macintosh, so customers can be assured they have the most current version of the software. Licensing: The System Software Update Program comes with a "Right-to-Copy" license, permitting multiple copies of the system software and HyperCard application at an entire site for no additional payments. Availability: The System Software and HyperCard subscription is available worldwide through Apple Authorized Dealers for $160. ----- I haven't heard anything about how much it will cost to buy a single copy of the 7.0 package with documentation. Apple now sells such packages for System 6.0.x for -- yes you guessed it -- $49. Also, there have always been ways to get just the software, either online or from an Apple dealer, without having to pay Apple anything. Kevin Calhoun HyperCard Team Apple Computer, Inc. Disclaimer: I'm not an Apple spokesperson. But I play one on TV.