New & Noteworthy: FireWire iMac; Word 98 Special Edition; Nisus Writer

FireWire iMac coming A MacWEEK article reaffirms speculation that a FireWire equipped iMac will be announced next month. It also notes that the now withdrawn Technote on the iBook included reference to a FireWire capability for the new portable.

Microsoft Word 98 Special Edition for the iMac and iBook is now available. It features the complete version of Word 98; thousands of new clip-art images; 100 new, professionally designed greeting card templates and sample greeting card paper; Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 and Microsoft Outlook Express 4.5 - all for $99 (after rebate).

Nisus Writer woos WordPerfect users Nisus Software has begun a "Competitive Upgrade Program for all WordPerfect Macintosh users." These users can move up to Nisus Writer 5.1.3 for $59.95, $40.00 off the regular retail price.