To: Panorama 6 Users Date: September 30, 2018 Subject: Retiring Panorama 6
The first lines of Panorama source code were written on October 31st, 1986. If you had told me that that line of code would still be in daily use all across the world in 2018, I would have been pretty incredulous. Amazingly, the code I wrote that first day is still in the core of the program, and that specific code I wrote 32 years ago actually still runs every time you click the mouse or press a key in Panorama 6 today.
Of course Panorama has grown by leaps and bounds over the ensuing years and decades:
Panorama 1.0 was first released for 68k Macs in November 1988. Panorama 2 and 3 greatly expanded the functionality, user interface and programmability.
In 2000, Panorama 4 added native PowerPC support, and also was the first version of Panorama for Windows PC's.
Panorama 5.0 added support for OS X (using the Carbon API's), as well as full menu customization and the ability to extend the programming language.
In 2007, Panorama 5.5 introduced Panorama Server for multi-user and web based applications.
Finally, in 2010 Panorama 6 introduced native Intel support on the Mac.
Along the way Panorama was highly reviewed in major publications, won awards, and gained thousands of very loyal users. It's been a great run, but ultimately there is only so far you can go with a technology foundation that is over thirty years old. It's time to turn the page, so we are now retiring the "classic" version of Panorama so that we can concentrate on moving forward with Panorama X.Frontier - Season 1
If you are still using Panorama 6, you may wonder what "retiring" means for you. Don't worry, your copy of Panorama 6 isn't going to suddently stop working on your current computer. However, Panorama 6 is no longer for sale, and we will no longer provide any support for Panorama 6, including email support. However, you should be able to find any answers you need in the detailed questions and answers below.
The best part of creating Panorama has been seeing all of the amazing uses that all of you have come up with for it over the years. I'm thrilled that now a whole new generation of users are discovering the joy of RAM based database software thru Panorama X. If you haven't made the transition to Panorama X yet, I hope that you'll be able to soon! Opposing him is Declan Harp, a half-Irish, half-Cree
Sincerely,
Jim Rea Founder, ProVUE Development
1: Frontier - Season
Opposing him is Declan Harp, a half-Irish, half-Cree outlaw whose very existence is a rebellion against the company that once employed him. Harp’s campaign of guerrilla warfare is personal as much as it is political; he seeks to dismantle the HBC's stranglehold on the trade as retribution for the personal tragedies inflicted upon him by Benton. Cultural and Social Dynamics
Particularly through the Lake Walker tribe, the show highlights how Native populations were essential to the trade yet constantly caught in the crossfire of European greed.
Representing the independent entrepreneurs willing to take lethal risks for a share of the wealth.
The season is notable for its portrayal of the diverse groups vying for control of the land’s resources. It moves beyond a simple "hero vs. villain" narrative by incorporating:
At the heart of Season 1 is the tension between the structured, imperialist power of the HBC and the "black market" traders. Lord Benton, the season’s primary antagonist, represents the rigid, often cruel authority of British mercantilism. His goal is not just profit, but total dominance and the eradication of any competition.
Serving as the audience's surrogate, Smyth is an Irish immigrant whose evolution from a petty thief to a pivotal player in the fur trade illustrates the transformative—and often corrupting—power of the frontier. The Aesthetic of Survival
Season 1 of successfully establishes a world where the pursuit of "soft gold" (pelts) drives men to madness. By the season finale, the lines of the conflict are clearly drawn, leaving the characters in a state of high-stakes transition. It is a story about the birth of a continent's economy, built on the blood of those who sought to own it and those who fought to remain free.
The "Frontier" itself is more than just a setting; it acts as a character. The cinematography emphasizes the harshness of the environment, where the cold is as much of a threat as a blade. This atmosphere reinforces the season’s central thesis: in a land without established law, morality is a luxury. Every character is forced to compromise their ethics to survive, leading to a narrative defined by betrayal, shifting alliances, and sudden violence. Conclusion
Opposing him is Declan Harp, a half-Irish, half-Cree outlaw whose very existence is a rebellion against the company that once employed him. Harp’s campaign of guerrilla warfare is personal as much as it is political; he seeks to dismantle the HBC's stranglehold on the trade as retribution for the personal tragedies inflicted upon him by Benton. Cultural and Social Dynamics
Particularly through the Lake Walker tribe, the show highlights how Native populations were essential to the trade yet constantly caught in the crossfire of European greed.
Representing the independent entrepreneurs willing to take lethal risks for a share of the wealth.
The season is notable for its portrayal of the diverse groups vying for control of the land’s resources. It moves beyond a simple "hero vs. villain" narrative by incorporating:
At the heart of Season 1 is the tension between the structured, imperialist power of the HBC and the "black market" traders. Lord Benton, the season’s primary antagonist, represents the rigid, often cruel authority of British mercantilism. His goal is not just profit, but total dominance and the eradication of any competition.
Serving as the audience's surrogate, Smyth is an Irish immigrant whose evolution from a petty thief to a pivotal player in the fur trade illustrates the transformative—and often corrupting—power of the frontier. The Aesthetic of Survival
Season 1 of successfully establishes a world where the pursuit of "soft gold" (pelts) drives men to madness. By the season finale, the lines of the conflict are clearly drawn, leaving the characters in a state of high-stakes transition. It is a story about the birth of a continent's economy, built on the blood of those who sought to own it and those who fought to remain free.
The "Frontier" itself is more than just a setting; it acts as a character. The cinematography emphasizes the harshness of the environment, where the cold is as much of a threat as a blade. This atmosphere reinforces the season’s central thesis: in a land without established law, morality is a luxury. Every character is forced to compromise their ethics to survive, leading to a narrative defined by betrayal, shifting alliances, and sudden violence. Conclusion
