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Inside Mac - August 16th 2003

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John C Toole - Executive Director & CEO - Computer History Museum

As the executive director and CEO of the Computer History Museum, John C. Toole oversees and drives the overall strategic vision of the Museum, and reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The Museum's charter is to explore the worldwide computing revolution and its impact on the human experience. In this position, Toole leverages more than 28 years of research and development experience in advanced computing, networking, information technology and microelectronics, culminating in national leadership positions in science and technology management across industry, academia, and government.

Formerly one of two deputy directors at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, Toole oversaw the technical operation and coordination of the National Computational Science Alliance throughout the United States. It is one of two initiatives funded by the National Science Foundation's Partnerships for Advanced Computational Infrastructure (PACI) program.

Prior to the NCSA, Toole was the first fulltime director of the National Coordination Office (NCO) for Computing, Information, and Communications. He also served as executive director for High Performance Computing and Communications for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and as acting director -- after several years as program manager and deputy office director -- of DARPA's Computing Systems Technology Office (CSTO), which was responsible for advancing computing systems technologies.

Toole retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1994 after more than 22 years of service. In addition to his DARPA experience, he managed a VLSI Computer Aided Design (CAD) branch, studied computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, worked in hardware/software performance analysis of large scale computing systems, and designed and implemented portions of real time operating systems. Toole holds BS and MSEE degrees from Cornell University.

AppleLore is the second in a series of commemorative events sponsored by the Computer History Museum to capture and preserve stories from the people who were instrumental in creating history at notable information industry companies. The AppleLore event will celebrate Apple Computer's historical contribution from its inception in 1976 through 1993 and is open to alumni who worked at Apple or Claris during this time.

From the Apple II - the MOST Personal Computer - to the Macintosh - the Computer for the Rest of Us - this group of industry pioneers passionately devoted themselves to changing the world one computer at a time while they were helping to build the infrastructure for the personal computer market.

This event will bring together a remarkable group of people to see old friends, take a walk down memory lane and pass on their stories and coveted artifacts to the Computer History Museum. In doing so we will capture the AppleLore - the stories, the products and technology innovations and the cultural icons that made Apple different . And, we will honor the valuable, long-lasting and historic contributions made to the information industry by people at Apple or Claris.

Jean-Marc Fontaine - Sales and Operations Manager - Iris USA

IRISPEN II Executive

The IRISPen II is the first USB pen sized scanner on the market. Simply by sliding the Pen over a line of text or figures you want in the application of your choice you get a real editable text right at the cursor position. The Pen is a time saving tool as it is 30 times faster than retyping. It is the simplest way to enter text and figures. The pen scanner is available in the Standard version that reads text and figures.

The Executive version offers extra features respect to the Standard version. It allows to enter text, numbers, bar codes and handwritten numbers into any Windows and Mac OS application. It has the text-to-speech module that allows natural and clear auditive feedback of the recognized text and offers the mutiline reading mode. IRISPen II Executive is commercialized through Apple European online shop

IRIS Business Card Reader

IBCR II is optimized for scanning business cards and converting them into database records using I.R.I.S. powerful OCR technology. The scanner hardly takes up any space on your desk and copes with varying paper and printing qualities. As you insert the business card in the scanner the scanning process starts automatically. Once the business card is recognized, exported and indexed in the database you easily have access to the information thanks to the search, sort and select functions. Contacts can be saved in a structured file and exported to any address database i.e. Mac OS X Address Book or sent directly to contact management software i.e. Microsoft Entourage, AppleWorks 6, Now Contact, etc. IRIS Business Card Reader is commercialized through Apple European and American online shop and U.S. Apple stores

Readiris Pro 7

Readiris Pro is an easy-to-use text recognition software which converts paper documents (captured with scanners, all-in-one devices or digital cameras), image files and fax files into editable text. It saves the end user from time-consuming manual retyping and allows him to optimize his productivity. The recognized document can be sent directly to the user,s favorite application or can be saved into a variety of file formats. The original layout of the document will be accurately reproduced, including images and graphics; tables will be automatically recognized and coded as table objects. Readiris Pro 7 is commercialized through Apple American online shop and U.S. Apple stores

Macromedia's Contribute2
After your fancy website designers is finished, how do you add and amend your site? Simple, with Contribute2. This handy application allows anyone to easily add/change website text in a snap..all for under $99.
http://www.macromedia.com

Ten Technology's Navipod
Rock the house with your iPod from across the room with this small infra red remote!.
http://www.tentechnology.com/

2 Guys, a Mac and a Website

Lively humor and Mac news rolled into one website. Check out the funny animated icons (like the guy on the can..)

http://www.2guysamacandawebsite.com/

Scott Sheppard - Executive Producer / Host

Scott Sheppard is the founder and editor of the popular Macintosh Web Site, http://www.OSXFAQ.com He is also a monthly Contributing Editor to Macworld UK magazine and produces a daily audio broadcast of Mac news and information Inside Mac Radio.

Scott Sheppard previously hosted the Inside Mac Show broadcast by CNET radio.

Scott has been using Apple computers for more than 25 years, as well as spending many years as a Wintel user, giving him the unique perspective of having spent a lot of time on both sides of the computer fence.

Sam Levin - Co Host & Senior Mac Technologist

Sam Co-Founded the Stanford Mac Users' Group in 1985, and has worked with leading Macintosh developers on business development, licensing, and strategic market development. Sam Directed licensing initiatives for leading entertainment companies such as Virgin Interactive, Broderbund, and Mattel.

Sam has worked with numerous Mac companies such as: Aladdin, Apple, Broderbund, Connectix, IBM Multimedia, IXLA, Jiiva, Keyspan, Microsoft, MYOB, Meilenstein, Fathom Pictures, LandWare, Mattel, Nova Development, Totally Hip Software, Y-E Data and more.

Christian Pickman - Producer

Christian Pickman is the producer of Inside Mac and he brings 5 years of radio experience to the show. He is the guy you talk to when you call in, so be nice to him !!!!

Greg Douglas - Director of Network Operations

Gregory Douglas has fifteen years of experience in the radio, television and computer- related areas. He was the Director of Network Operations for Personal Achievement Radio, which included responsibilities for the production, operation and distribution of the "PAR" format. As the primary individual in charge of the on-air sound for "PAR", Mr. Douglas interacted with the motivational authors, Nightingale-Conant, ABC Radio Networks, PAR O & O's and affiliates and the broadcast talent. He pioneered the transition to digital for the flagship PAR studios. In addition, Mr. Douglas was M.I.S. Manager for Douglas Broadcasting Inc. where he was responsible for the traffic and business computer functions as well as the computer networking of DBI/PAR radio outlets.

Previously, he was the General Manager of DBI's Seattle operation and Station Manager at WBPS-AM in Boston. Also, Mr. Douglas has been involved in almost all areas of broadcasting, including traffic, business, engineering, production and sales.