I think Toast 4.0 Deluxe is a good value and has many new and useful features. However, Adaptec must resolve users' problems with the DAO feature. Here I'm writing about an alarming observation I've made. Despite the promise of a platform-independent Internet, I have discovered many online services that are not Mac compatible. For example, the government of Oakland, California, has started a program called Crime Watch.
Users can log onto the Web site and get detailed crime statistics.
Then I found out that my bank, Wells Fargo, has decided to drop Macintosh development for business services such as direct deposit. Now I hear that by 2002, more California government services will be available online. My fear is that these services will also require Windows. I hope people will pressure the government and private companies to develop truly platform-independent services. Read through past issues of Macworld magazine or see a list of recently-posted online items .