Adobe releases PageMill 2.0J
The Japanese version of PageMill for Macintosh, from Adobe Systems, eases the struggle of learning HTML coding and enables webpage makers to view a page as they put it together. New features of version 2.0J include "drag and drop" of tables (and spreadsheets) and frames into webpages, as well as Netscape Navigator plug-in files (PDF, QuickTime movies and VR, and Shockwave). Other notable functions are text conversion to HTML files, easy font size and color changes, editing of animated GIFs and sound files, and creation of clickable maps.
The suggested retail price is JPY17,800. Adobe will support upgrades from 1.0J and English versions of PageMill.
Media Vision: 03-3222-6841
An ultra-portable from Fujitsu
With a weight of just 1.1 kg, the A5-size Biblo FMV-5100NC/S ultra-portable computer from Fujitsu comes with 100-MHz Pentium CPU, 16MB of RAM, 810MB hard disk, 7.2-inch screen, and 28.8K-bps internal fax-modem. The lithium ion battery supports two hours of continuous use (up to five hours with an optional battery pack). List price is JPY248,000.
Fujitsu Information Service: 0120-89-4321
Japanese-capable Java
Microsoft has released a Japanese-language version of its Visual J++, Development System and Tools for Java. Version 1.0, for Intel-based Windows 95 systems, enables creation of Japanese Java applets that can be run under Japanese Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0. The single-license price is JPY12,800
Microsoft Information Center: 03-5454-2300
Listen to the Web
System Lab has released NETMan Talks!, an application that can read and speak kanji and kana HTML text from any webpage. The user can choose from three voices (male, female, or robot) and control the spoken speed and accent. The application can also read romaji, but not English text. System requirements include Windows 95 with SoundBlaster or other sound board, CD-ROM drive, and Netscape Navigator 2.0 or higher. The retail price is JPY9,800.
System Lab: 03-5397-7511
Notes on the go
Lotus Development Japan has introduced Lotus Notes Pocket Bell Gateway R2, software that can forward urgent Notes e-mail (up to 50 characters) and even stock price information from the Internet to a pager. The application, which installs on a Lotus Notes server, supports kanji display on NTT DoCoMo Next Service series pocket bells (pagers) and katakana display on conventional DoCoMo pagers. The suggested retail price is JPY188,000.
Lotus Development Corporation: 03-5496-3111
