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To take advantage of the security features of WebSTAR/SSL, users must use an SSL-capable Web browser, such as Netscape Navigator.

The SSL protocol provides a secure channel of communications to prevent eavesdropping on Web connections, server authentication to verify the identity of the originating Web site, and data integrity to ensure that the transmitted data arrives intact. It also comes with additional utilities for setting up and running a secure Web site. The Security Toolkit includes WebSTAR/SSL, a version of WebSTAR that uses the open-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocol developed by Netscape Communications and RSA Technologies.

More Secure Mac Web Servers - StarNine recently released the $1,295 WebSTAR SSL Security Toolkit. Users experiencing problems should contact their Apple dealers or call 800/SOS-APPL. The problem appears to be related to the 5200 analog board and may be more prevalent in earlier units, although Apple hasn't confirmed this information. Symptoms include shifts between color tints that last anywhere from a fraction of a second to several minutes. Not All that Flickers is Gold - There have recently been numerous reports of video flickering and color distortion in 5200-series Performas and LCs - particularly distressing to owners because the built-in monitors can't be detached for service. A Power Mac version of Espresso for Symantec C++ 8.0 is expected to be out in early 1996.

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Symantec Announces Java Tools - Not to be left out of the Java frenzy sweeping the Internet, Symantec announced last week it has licensed the Java language technology from Sun Microsystems and released a Java development environment for Windows called Espresso. Official reprints of the study are still available at 800/232-9335. Apple has selectively emphasized some of the information, but the Web page does provide handy material for the eternal Mac versus Windows debate. Although Apple quickly set up an 800 number for requesting copies of the study, international readers will be happy to know Apple has put a summary of the study on the Web. Gartner Tech Support Study Online - Back in TidBITS-299, we reported on a study by the Gartner Group that found technical support costs for Macs lower than those for Windows machines. Note that the 2 MB StuffIt version is considerably smaller than the 2.7 MB BinHex version. Thanks to Guy Kawasaki, enthusiastic administrator of the MacWay mailing list, for making the demo available online. Because it cannot save, you cannot examine the HTML PageMill has used however, the features working within PageMill's environment. PageMill Demo - Intrigued by my PageMill review in TidBITS-305? Try the demo! The demo appears to be fully functional, except it cannot save or print. Happy holidays to you all, and may all your wishes come true.

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Additional articles include a follow-up to our Quicken 6 review and information about the traditional Netter's Dinner at the upcoming Macworld Expo in San Francisco. In our last issue of 1995, we bring you lots of news and updates, as well as an overview of what's up with retro computer games, European online services, and shopping on the Web (with an eye towards finding holiday presents).

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