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,
Jim Rea Founder, ProVUE Development
[s2e10] The Heart Matters (2025-2026)
At the center of the medical narrative is a grueling ethical crisis involving two patients in need of a heart transplant. Dr. Melendez and his team are forced to navigate the "Rule of Rescue," a psychological bias that prioritizes immediate, visible lives over statistical ones. The tension rises when Dr. Claire Browne finds herself at odds with the surgical hierarchy, advocating for a decision based on long-term viability versus immediate emotional connection. This conflict underscores a recurring theme in the series: medicine is rarely just about biology; it is a series of impossible choices governed by a shifting moral compass.
Furthermore, the episode explores the theme of reconciliation. Dr. Morgan Reznick’s interaction with a patient’s family forces her to peel back her competitive armor, revealing a flicker of empathy that she often suppresses for the sake of professional efficiency. These character moments suggest that professional excellence is hollow without the ability to connect with the humanity of the patients. [S2E10] The Heart Matters
The tenth episode of The Good Doctor ’s second season, "The Heart Matters," serves as a poignant mid-season finale that explores the delicate intersection of medical ethics, personal sacrifice, and the literal and figurative weight of the human heart. By weaving together high-stakes surgical dilemmas with deeply personal character arcs, the episode examines what it means to lead a life of purpose while grappling with the limitations of the body and the mind. At the center of the medical narrative is
Ultimately, "The Heart Matters" is a meditation on vulnerability. Whether it is the physical vulnerability of a failing organ or the emotional vulnerability of admitting need, the episode argues that true strength lies in acknowledgment. By the time the credits roll, the characters are left changed, reminded that while they can fix many things with a scalpel, the most significant wounds—those of the heart—require time, honesty, and a willingness to face the unknown. The tension rises when Dr
Parallel to the clinical drama is Dr. Shaun Murphy’s personal struggle with the deteriorating health of his mentor, Dr. Aaron Glassman. As Glassman faces complications from his cancer treatment, Shaun’s rigid reliance on logic is tested by his profound fear of loss. For Shaun, "the heart matters" not just as a pump to be repaired, but as the source of the bond that defines his existence. His journey in this episode highlights his growth as he learns to provide emotional support—a skill far more complex for him than any surgical procedure.
At the center of the medical narrative is a grueling ethical crisis involving two patients in need of a heart transplant. Dr. Melendez and his team are forced to navigate the "Rule of Rescue," a psychological bias that prioritizes immediate, visible lives over statistical ones. The tension rises when Dr. Claire Browne finds herself at odds with the surgical hierarchy, advocating for a decision based on long-term viability versus immediate emotional connection. This conflict underscores a recurring theme in the series: medicine is rarely just about biology; it is a series of impossible choices governed by a shifting moral compass.
Furthermore, the episode explores the theme of reconciliation. Dr. Morgan Reznick’s interaction with a patient’s family forces her to peel back her competitive armor, revealing a flicker of empathy that she often suppresses for the sake of professional efficiency. These character moments suggest that professional excellence is hollow without the ability to connect with the humanity of the patients.
The tenth episode of The Good Doctor ’s second season, "The Heart Matters," serves as a poignant mid-season finale that explores the delicate intersection of medical ethics, personal sacrifice, and the literal and figurative weight of the human heart. By weaving together high-stakes surgical dilemmas with deeply personal character arcs, the episode examines what it means to lead a life of purpose while grappling with the limitations of the body and the mind.
Ultimately, "The Heart Matters" is a meditation on vulnerability. Whether it is the physical vulnerability of a failing organ or the emotional vulnerability of admitting need, the episode argues that true strength lies in acknowledgment. By the time the credits roll, the characters are left changed, reminded that while they can fix many things with a scalpel, the most significant wounds—those of the heart—require time, honesty, and a willingness to face the unknown.
Parallel to the clinical drama is Dr. Shaun Murphy’s personal struggle with the deteriorating health of his mentor, Dr. Aaron Glassman. As Glassman faces complications from his cancer treatment, Shaun’s rigid reliance on logic is tested by his profound fear of loss. For Shaun, "the heart matters" not just as a pump to be repaired, but as the source of the bond that defines his existence. His journey in this episode highlights his growth as he learns to provide emotional support—a skill far more complex for him than any surgical procedure.
![[S2E10] The Heart Matters](http://www.provue.com/cdn/JimInCircle128.png)