Panorama Classic FAQ (v6 and earlier)

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.

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!

Sincerely,

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Jim Rea
Founder, ProVUE Development

Naruto Eternal Tsukuyomi Version 006 May 2026

Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage, and his friends found themselves stuck in this never-ending cycle. Every day was the same: wake up in Konohagakure, attend classes at the Ninja Academy, go on missions, and return to the village. The repetition was maddening, with no escape in sight.

In that moment, the Eternal Tsukuyomi was shattered. The world was freed from its infinite loop, and the shinobi collapsed, exhausted but triumphant. A new day dawned, September 23rd.

The final loop arrived. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, and a gathering of shinobi from around the world stood atop a hill overlooking Konohagakure. As they focused their chakra, a blinding light enveloped the planet.

The text revealed that the only way to break the cycle was to create a " resonance" – a harmony of thoughts and emotions that would synchronize the entire world's chakra. The process required an immense amount of chakra, as well as a deep understanding of the human psyche. naruto eternal tsukuyomi version 006

One loop, Naruto and his teammates – Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, and Kakashi Hatake – received a mission to escort a group of merchants to a nearby town. As they journeyed, they encountered a series of strange events. A band of rogue ninjas ambushed them, but the attackers seemed...off. Their movements were repetitive, like they were stuck in a loop.

And so, the Seventh Hokage and his friends embarked on a new journey, forever changed by their experiences in the Eternal Tsukuyomi.

Naruto, with his friends by his side, devised a plan to create the resonance. They would gather shinobi from every village, and through a shared experience, generate the necessary chakra. The mission would be perilous, as they had to navigate the infinite loops, avoiding the " echoes" – residual memories of people from previous cycles. Naruto Uzumaki, the Seventh Hokage, and his friends

Sasuke, in particular, became fixated on understanding the nature of the Eternal Tsukuyomi. He spent hours poring over ancient tomes, searching for any hint of a solution. His investigation led him to a mysterious text, penned by the Sage of the Six Paths himself.

As the loops continued, the shinobi began to notice subtle changes. Some reported experiencing fragments of memories from previous loops, while others discovered new skills or techniques they had not previously known. The repetition had become a form of conditioning, pushing the shinobi to their limits.

In the world of shinobi, a catastrophic event known as the "Eternal Tsukuyomi" had occurred. The powerful dojutsu (eye technique) created by the Sage of the Six Paths, Kaguya Otsutsuki, had been activated, trapping the entire world in an infinite loop of a single day: September 22nd. In that moment, the Eternal Tsukuyomi was shattered

The shinobi rejoiced, grateful for their freedom. Naruto, however, felt a sense of melancholy. He had grown accustomed to the repetition, and the familiarity of the loops had become a comfort. As he looked up at the sky, he smiled, knowing that there would be new adventures to come.

The team soon realized that they were not the only ones experiencing the Eternal Tsukuyomi. Other shinobi, from various villages, were also trapped. The rogue ninjas, it turned out, were fragments of people from previous loops, imprinted with memories of their past selves.

As the loops continued, Naruto became obsessed with finding a way to break the cycle. He spent every waking moment researching, experimenting, and seeking out clues. His friends began to worry about his sanity, but they stood by him, determined to find a way out.