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Linux-Announce Digest #505, Volume #4 Tue, 12 Aug 2003 11:13:05 EDT
Contents:
"Virtual LEGO" from No Starch Press (Leigh Sacks)
Omni Data Solutions Chooses =?iso-8859-1?Q?InterSystems=92=20CACH=C9?= (Kate Jones)
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From: Leigh Sacks <leigh@nostarch.com>
Subject: "Virtual LEGO" from No Starch Press
Date: 11 Aug 2003 17:45:04 GMT
For Immediate Release
August 11, 2003
For more information, or to request a review copy or schedule an interview
with the authors, contact Leigh Sacks at leigh@nostarch.com or 415-863-9900
CREATE AMAZING LEGO MODELS ON YOUR COMPUTER
No Starch Press releases the official LDraw.org guide, *Virtual LEGO*
San Francisco, CA - While there is certainly something to be said for the
satisfying snap of interlocking plastic pieces, not all LEGO® models have
to be made of bricks. With the LDraw suite of software you can build
virtual LEGO models on a computer, instead of using bricks.
"Why not just play with the real thing?" you might ask. Simple: LDraw makes
possible LEGO projects that would take an unreasonable amount of time,
money, or storage bin space to build with physical LEGO pieces. Also, with
LDraw LEGO enthusiasts can create custom building instructions like the
ones that come in LEGO sets. That way a LEGO fan can document that
fantastic castle and build it again a year from now, or she can show her
friend in Norway how he can make the same castle for himself. Pretty cool.
Hitting bookstores in September is the official guide to LDraw, *Virtual
LEGO* (Courtney/Bliss/Herrera, No Starch Press, US $39.95 w/CD). Written by
the experts at LDraw.org - the hub of virtual LEGO activity - *Virtual
LEGO* is a complete guide to the LDraw system of tools for Windows,
including the LDraw parts library, MLCad, POV-Ray, L3P, L3PAO, LPub,
LSynth, and more. Readers learn how to document LEGO models in MLCad, a
powerful CAD program specifically designed to work with the free LDraw
library of LEGO parts, as well as how to render models with POV-Ray and
MegaPOV, free tools that can create stunning 3-D graphics. The companion
CD-ROM provides all the software referenced in the book, as well as working
files from chapters and a gallery of LDraw creations by LEGO builders.
Co-author Tim Courtney, who helped found LDraw.org in 1999, explains why
this book came to be: "I chose to write it because it was an incredible
opportunity for the LDraw community. This book is a robust tutorial that
will answer the questions of many fans, and empower them to create their
own 3D models." LEGO fans are already expressing their approval: "This book
is great for new and advanced users alike, making it possible for anyone to
get set up, build great virtual models, and output building instructions.
Great work!" says LEGO trains enthusiast and the webmaster of Building
Instructions Portal, Jake McKee.
With adults all over the country revisiting their childhood pastimes - note
the surge in popularity of comic books (a.k.a. graphic novels) and the
reappearance of television shows and toys from decades past - the
popularity of LEGO will only grow. Membership in LEGO user groups and LEGO
trains clubs has been swelling for the last few years and adult fans of
LEGO are pursuing new ways to enjoy this classic hobby. *Virtual LEGO* is
the perfect tool for that dedicated LEGO lover, no matter what their age.
VIRTUAL LEGO
The Official LDraw.org Guide to LDraw Tools for Windows
by Tim Courtney, Steve Bliss, Ahui Herrera
ISBN 1886411948, September 2003, US $39.95 ($59.95 Cdn), 456 pp. w/CD
Available at fine bookstores everywhere
To order from the publisher: visit www.nostarch.com, email
orders@nostarch.com, or call 800-420-7240
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
LDraw.org site: www.ldraw.org
Cool things people do with LDraw:
Model of the month: http://ldraw.org/community/contests/motm/
Scene of the month http://ldraw.org/community/contests/sotm/
The international LEGO users group network: http://www.lugnet.com/
Map of user groups: http://www.lugnet.com/map/na/usa/lug/
*Virtual LEGO* table of contents:
http://nostarch.com/frameset.php?startat=vlego_toc
Sample chapter from the book: http://nostarch.com/vlego_ch5.pdf
Cover image: http://nostarch.com/frameset.php?startat=vlego_big
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Tim Courtney, an avid LEGO hobbyist, spearheaded the development of
LDraw.org in 1999. He has been a long-time contributor to the LEGO fan
community. Steve Bliss manages the parts list on LDraw.org and created the
LDraw Add-On software-a tool that manages and edits LDraw files. Ahui
Herrera manages the help desk and tutorial section of LDraw.org.
ABOUT NO STARCH PRESS
Since 1994, No Starch Press has published unique books on computing, with a
focus on Open Source, security, hacking, web development, programming,
gaming, and alternative operating systems. Our titles have personality, our
authors are passionate, and our goal is to make computing accessible to
everyone.
For more information, or to request a review copy or schedule an interview
with the authors, contact Leigh Sacks at leigh@nostarch.com or 415-863-9900
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From: Kate Jones <kjones@shoorpr.com>
Subject: Omni Data Solutions Chooses =?iso-8859-1?Q?InterSystems=92=20CACH=C9?=
Date: 12 Aug 2003 14:25:01 GMT
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InterSystems Corporation today announced that Omni Data Solutions has
selected the CACHÉ post-relational database as the foundation technology
for Web-based solutions targeted for a national customer base. The
world’s fastest growing database company, InterSystems develops and
markets the high performance CACHÉ database, which is optimized for
building highly scalable Web-based applications with a RAD environment
that enables rapid time-to-market product delivery. For more
information, please contact Sabrina Kidwai of Shoor & Company at
803-699-0710 or by email at skidwai@shoorpr.com. Press release follows.
==============================================================================
Editorial Contacts
Sabrina Kidwai
Shoor & Company
(803) 699-0710
skidwai@shoorpr.com
Maureen Flaherty
InterSystems
(617) 621-0600
flaherty@intersystems.com
Omni Data Solutions Chooses InterSystems’ CACHÉ
as Database for Web-enabled Applications
Engineering Consultancy Finds Advanced Object Capabilities
Key to Selecting Post-relational Database
Cambridge, Mass. —August 12, 2003—InterSystems Corporation today
announced that Omni Data Solutions has selected the CACHÉ
post-relational database as the foundation technology for Web-based
solutions targeted for a national customer base. The world’s fastest
growing database company, InterSystems develops and markets the high
performance CACHÉ database, which is optimized for building highly
scalable Web-based applications with a RAD environment that enables
rapid time-to-market product delivery.
Omni Data Solutions is an engineering consulting firm focused on
providing solutions for the healthcare and professional services market.
The company specializes in multiple business sectors, including the
automotive, aviation, agricultural, advertising, architectural,
accounting, engineering, legal and medical services industries. Omni
Data Solutions offers a variety of services, including product design
and testing, systems integration, thin client reporting, remote data
collection and migration, and agency compliance management.
Object Technology, Flexibility Critical Factors
The advanced object technology featured in CACHÉ was a major reason
behind its selection as database technology for building new Web
solutions, according to Richard Pflughoeft, president of Omni Data
Solutions. “Our aim is to be leading-edge in everything we do.
Applications that we develop need to provide the high performance that
our customers require and yet provide for adaptability to their changing
needs. CACHÉ delivers the sophisticated object functionality we were
looking for, as well as the platform independence needed to fulfill the
requirements of our cross-industry client base,” he says.
InterSystems’ positioning as the largest database technology provider in
healthcare added to the attraction of CACHÉ, according to Pflughoeft.
“Expanding into the healthcare arena is one of our current business
objectives. Many prospects tell us they expect healthcare software
solutions to be built on CACHÉ. We plan to fulfill those expectations,”
he says.
The consultancy is kicking off its CACHÉ-based initiatives with a proof
of concept application that will be packaged and targeted for small to
mid-sized engineering and professional services companies. “Our business
model calls for working closely with our application partners, and we’ll
be strongly supporting Omni Data Solutions as they launch new solutions
based on CACHÉ,” says Paul Grabscheid, InterSystems vice president of
strategic planning.
About InterSystems
Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., InterSystems Corporation
(www.InterSystems.com) is a leading provider of low-maintenance, high
performance database systems for Web applications, with over four
million users worldwide. InterSystems' flagship product, CACHÉ, is a
post-relational database that uniquely offers three integrated data
access options: a robust object database, high performance SQL and rich
multidimensional access. CACHÉ enables rapid Web application
development, extraordinary transaction processing speed and real-time
queries against transactional data. InterSystems is the leading database
provider in healthcare, with CACHÉ in use at the majority of major
hospitals and labs around the world, including America’s 10 best
hospitals as rated by U.S. News and World Report.
A free, fully functional, no time-limit version of CACHÉ can be
downloaded or requested on CD from the InterSystems web site.
About Omni Data Solutions
Omni Data Solutions (www.omnimn.com), headquartered in Winona, Minn., is
a consultancy that specializes in delivering custom solutions for
engineering and professional services organizations. Offering extensive
expertise in database and Web technologies, Omni Data Solutions
understands how to align customer needs with security concerns and
provides a range of solutions ranging from the ProAcq line of
Environmental Monitoring Systems to healthcare business intelligence
applications. Omni Data Solutions is a member of The Omni Group.
How To Write with an Accent: Press and hold ALT and enter 144 on the
numeric keypad to put the accent on CACHÉ.
###
Trademark Notes: CACHÉ is a trademark of InterSystems Corporation. Other
trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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InterSystems Corporation today announced that Omni Data Solutions has selected
the CACHÉ post-relational database as the foundation technology
for Web-based solutions targeted for a national customer base. The world’s
fastest growing database company, InterSystems develops and markets the
high performance CACHÉ database, which is optimized for building
highly scalable Web-based applications with a RAD environment that enables
rapid time-to-market product delivery. For more information, please contact
Sabrina Kidwai of Shoor & Company at 803-699-0710 or by email at skidwai@shoorpr.com.
Press release follows.
<center>
<p>==============================================================================</center>
<p><br>
<br>
<p>Editorial Contacts
<br>Sabrina Kidwai
<br>Shoor & Company
<br>(803) 699-0710
<br>skidwai@shoorpr.com
<p>Maureen Flaherty
<br>InterSystems
<br>(617) 621-0600
<br>flaherty@intersystems.com
<br>
<br>
<br>
<center>
<p><b>Omni Data Solutions Chooses InterSystems’ CACHÉ</b>
<br><b>as Database for Web-enabled Applications</b>
<p><i>Engineering Consultancy Finds Advanced Object Capabilities</i>
<br><i>Key to Selecting Post-relational Database</i></center>
<p><b>Cambridge, Mass. —August 12, 2003—</b>InterSystems Corporation today
announced that Omni Data Solutions has selected the CACHÉ post-relational
database as the foundation technology for Web-based solutions targeted
for a national customer base. The world’s fastest growing database company,
InterSystems develops and markets the high performance CACHÉ database,
which is optimized for building highly scalable Web-based applications
with a RAD environment that enables rapid time-to-market product delivery.
<p>Omni Data Solutions is an engineering consulting firm focused on providing
solutions for the healthcare and professional services market. The company
specializes in multiple business sectors, including the automotive, aviation,
agricultural, advertising, architectural, accounting, engineering, legal
and medical services industries. Omni Data Solutions offers a variety of
services, including product design and testing, systems integration, thin
client reporting, remote data collection and migration, and agency compliance
management.
<p><b>Object Technology, Flexibility Critical Factors</b>
<p>The advanced object technology featured in CACHÉ was a major
reason behind its selection as database technology for building new Web
solutions, according to Richard Pflughoeft, president of Omni Data Solutions.
“Our aim is to be leading-edge in everything we do. Applications that we
develop need to provide the high performance that our customers require
and yet provide for adaptability to their changing needs. CACHÉ
delivers the sophisticated object functionality we were looking for, as
well as the platform independence needed to fulfill the requirements of
our cross-industry client base,” he says.
<p>InterSystems’ positioning as the largest database technology provider
in healthcare added to the attraction of CACHÉ, according to Pflughoeft.
“Expanding into the healthcare arena is one of our current business objectives.
Many prospects tell us they expect healthcare software solutions to be
built on CACHÉ. We plan to fulfill those expectations,” he says.
<p>The consultancy is kicking off its CACHÉ-based initiatives with
a proof of concept application that will be packaged and targeted for small
to mid-sized engineering and professional services companies. “Our business
model calls for working closely with our application partners, and we’ll
be strongly supporting Omni Data Solutions as they launch new solutions
based on CACHÉ,” says Paul Grabscheid, InterSystems vice president
of strategic planning.
<p><b>About InterSystems</b>
<p>Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., InterSystems Corporation (<a href="http://www.intersystems.com">www.InterSystems.com</a>)
is a leading provider of low-maintenance, high performance database systems
for Web applications, with over four million users worldwide. InterSystems'
flagship product, CACHÉ, is a post-relational database that uniquely
offers three integrated data access options: a robust object database,
high performance SQL and rich multidimensional access. CACHÉ enables
rapid Web application development, extraordinary transaction processing
speed and real-time queries against transactional data. InterSystems is
the leading database provider in healthcare, with CACHÉ in use at
the majority of major hospitals and labs around the world, including America’s
10 best hospitals as rated by U.S. News and World Report.
<p>A free, fully functional, no time-limit version of CACHÉ can
be downloaded or requested on CD from the InterSystems web site.
<p><b>About Omni Data Solutions</b>
<p>Omni Data Solutions (<a href="http://www.omnimn.com">www.omnimn.com</a>),
headquartered in Winona, Minn., is a consultancy that specializes in delivering
custom solutions for engineering and professional services organizations.
Offering extensive expertise in database and Web technologies, Omni Data
Solutions understands how to align customer needs with security concerns
and provides a range of solutions ranging from the ProAcq line of Environmental
Monitoring Systems to healthcare business intelligence applications. Omni
Data Solutions is a member of The Omni Group.
<p><font size=-1><b>How To Write with an Accent</b>: Press and hold ALT
and enter 144 on the numeric keypad to put the accent on CACHÉ.</font>
<center>
<p>###</center>
<p><font size=-1>Trademark Notes: CACHÉ is a trademark of InterSystems
Corporation. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners.</font>
<br> </html>
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