Do you need the speed offered by today's G3-powered Macs, but aren't sure what your options are? Managing editor Jeff Carlson examines G3 systems, third-party upgrades, and forthcoming models just as Apple cuts prices. Also, Matt Neuburg looks at the new Everything Scripting CD-ROM, and we have details on Apple ceasing Newton development; La Cie's planned purchase of APS; plus new releases of FreePPP, LetterRip, DeBabelizer, and Apple Data Detectors.

Topics:

• MailBITS/09-Mar-98
• Current Mac Hardware: Time to Buy?
• Everything CD for Macintosh Scripting

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