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Info-Mac Digest Sat, 20 Apr 96 Volume 14 : Issue 97
Today's Topics:
[*] Address Book
[*] Canadian Mortgage Calculation Morgage_V1.07
[*] MacSense May 1996
[*] Meditor EPSILON TR3 - A test run of FREE tracker
[*] MIDIGraphy 1.2.1 - new version
[*] MIDIGraphy Profile Compiler 1.2.1
[*] Midi It! 1.2.4
[*] MidiJukebox2.3.hqx -- MIDI file player
[*] NDS Osax 1.0d1
[*] NetTrek
[*] OpenStack demo US
[*] Periodic Table of the Elements 2.2.1
[*] PhoneMemo - phone stationery for Newton
[*] Play it Cool 1.2
[*] Plug Manster 1.1
[*] PowerReplace 4.5.5; a text conversion utility.
[*] PowerScan 2.1 (Disk scanning utility)
[*] Quarto! 1.0r board game
[*] Qur'an Research Tool v.1.03
[*] Rainbow Windows
[*] rnMac v2.0d1 (FAT) - an NNTP offline newsreader
[*] RussianTranslator 1.7beta
[*] Secret About Box DA
[*] SuperCard Dial Fix XCMD 1.0.1
[*] The April issue of Mac Net Journal2 is here!
[*] Tim's Calculator 1.0.1
[*] Tim's Widgets 1.3
[*] TimeCache 1.6 Demo
[*] TrueClock? 1.4 US (new version!)
[*] VSamp 1.41
(A) Looking for PowerBook Airport Startup Utility
(Q) Mac compatible PIMs
[A] Newton behavior
[q] scriptable calculator--obvious, but does it exist?
AICKy Breaky?
A simple lock on my Macintosh?
Can't Copy Large Folders: Culprit = Zip driver or SpeedCopy?
Can't enable file sharing
determining CPU speed
Internet boxes
learnign video
Newton Behavior
Powerbook at airports
Printer driver
SoftWindows 95
SuperATM
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:29:24 -0700
From: (Jonathan Scott)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Address Book
[Archived as /info-mac/data/address-book-hc.hqx; 597K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:29:29 -0700
From: (Yvon Landry)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Canadian Mortgage Calculation Morgage_V1.07
Mortgage Solver is a Worksheet to be use with Excel 5.0 or later.
Mortgage Solver is one of the most comprehensive Mortgage Loan
and Personal Loan calculation tool available for the PC and the
Macintosh Computer. Mortgage Solver will allow you to create an
amortization table which you can use to change your basic payments
at any time. You can enter lump sums and watch how you can save
money. Graphics are included to help you view how the changes you
make are impacting the interest you save or how quick you can pay off
your house.
Note that mortgage loan calculations are based on the CANADIAN
Mortgage calculation method (compounded twice a year) unlike many
other Mortgage calculation programs.
Software/Hardware Requirements:
Macintosh Computer with Excel V5.0 or Later
PC running WIN 3.1, WFW 3.11 or WIN 95 and Excel V5.0 or Later.
Yvon Landry
Nepean, Ontario
http://www.magi.com/~yjlandr/
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/data/mortgage-107-excel.hqx; 159K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:10:45 -0700
From: (Chris McVeigh)[email protected]
Subject: [*] MacSense May 1996
MacSense May 1996. Volume 3, Issue 3.
Apple's going to post a $700 million dollar loss for this quarter--and it's
actually a good thing! Find out why in May's MacSense!
May's issue is busting at the seams! This month we introduce a new feature
to help readers activate embedded URLs without having to copy and paste!
(For more details, see below.) Open MacSense and learn all about Apple's
new direction, the MessagePad 130, two new StyleWriters and a low-cost
Color OneScanner. A trip through our 'Bits sections will teach you about
Apple's new VP, The HP ScanJet 4P, Macromedia Director 5, Shockwave,
Netscape Navigator 3 beta and much more. This month, John Nemerovski has
left his Brave New World, and his loving wife fills in. Jim Hines muses
about Apple's tenacity for self abuse, the Game Warden looks high and low
for Mac sports games, and Cerebreality considers the reality of flame wars.
May's issue also offers a System 7.5 Update 2.0 Special Report to help get
you up to speed with the new update. We've also got reviews of Claris
Emailer 1.0v3, Eudora Pro, The Black Box, You Don't Know Jack and Total
Distortion. Finally, Editor in Chief Chris McVeigh eyes Microsoft's efforts
with Internet Explorer--and fears for Netscape.
All MacSense readers who use Netscape will be pleased to see our new
"Launch URL" feature. In AppleBits, QuickBits and NetBits, you'll now find
a URL-launching button adjacent to stories which include URLs. To use,
simply make sure your Netscape application is open and connected to the
Internet. Then, from within MacSense, click on the desired URL button.
MacSense: The Macintosh=AE E-Zine is a FREE monthly electronic magazine whic=
h
focuses on the mainstream Macintosh computer market. Each issue of MacSense
details the most significant news stories in the world of Macintosh
computing and explores how these new developments will affect every-day Mac
users. Packed with vibrant color graphics and in depth product reviews, it
is the founding goal of MacSense to shed light on a rapidly evolving
industry. Moreover, because MacSense is created and distributed
electronically, it is the most environmentally friendly method of
publishing. We hope you enjoy this issue!
The attached file is a Stuffit archive. You will need Stuffit Expander or
another Stuffit compression utility to extract it.
The color edition of MacSense requires a Macintosh with at least 16 shades
of grey. For optimal viewing, we recommend 16-bit color. The black and
white edition of MacSense can be viewed on any Macintosh.
[Archived as /info-mac/per/sns/mac-sense-96-05.hqx; 1141K]
[Archived as /info-mac/per/sns/mac-sense-96-05-bw.hqx; 420K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:45:58 -0700
From: (Masafumi Ueda)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Meditor EPSILON TR3 - A test run of FREE tracker
Meditor is a tracker, or a module music editor/player.
Unlike the most trackers in the world, Meditor features an interface
that is a lot more "Macintosh".
Currently, Meditor supports MOD, MTM, S3M, XM, and MMF modules.
Since this version of Meditor is a Test Run, not all the functions are
completed. So, please take your time and explore Meditor to find out what
you can do. A complete manual will be available by the release of final
Meditor EPSILON.
Meditor requires 68020 or better CPU, System 7 or higher, and at least
2MB of free memory. Stereo speakers/headphones are recommended.
FREEWARE. Please ask me for permission if you want to put it in any
media that you are going to publish.
Enjoy module music!
Masafumi Ueda
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/midi/meditor-epsilon-tr3.hqx; 218K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:13:03 -0700
From: (nils dahl)[email protected]
Subject: [*] MIDIGraphy 1.2.1 - new version
Friends,
Mr. Tontata has just posted version 1.2.1 of MIDIGraphy at his new
web site in Japan - and attached is the Infomac archive copy. Remember to
remove the RSRC.J file from the program folder before booting on any system
lacking Kanji capability. Although the manual is still only in Japanese,
the English notes include mention of a future shareware fee ($20) -
although the program is still freeware at this time. Changes and
improvements to MIDIGraphy are also detailed. Please see the additional
upload of MIDIGraphy Profile compiler for the second component of this
wonderful system.
I have not included notes of my own in either upload this time but
expect to submit some text comments on MIDIGraphy in the future. Mr.
Tontata has produced an English manual for the Profile Compiler, but this
part needs a bit of explanation.
Mr. Tontata has a brand new web site. The english language url is
http://ux01.so-net.or.jp/~mmaeda/indexe.html
There you will find only brief messages and download links for this
software and its profile compiler complement. Do not bother with the
Nifty-Serve link to FMIDITOL forum. Password protection keeps non-members
>From accessing anything worthwhile on Nifty-Serve.
Nils Dahl
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/midi/midigraphy-121.hqx; 435K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:13:15 -0700
From: (nils dahl)[email protected]
Subject: [*] MIDIGraphy Profile Compiler 1.2.1
Friends,
Attached is the MIDIGraphy Profile Compiler for MIDIGraphy 1.2.1.
There is an english manual version included. If you are an experienced
midi user, you will understand what profiles do after inspecting the plain
text 'source' examples included in the profiles folder. Making full use of
the profile feature will take considerable head scratching. Note that this
component carries no shareware fee because it is only useful with
MIDIGraphy. Have fun. Mr. Tontata's brand new web site - english version
- is at
http://ux01.so-net.or.jp/~mmaeda/indexe.html
At this time, it contains very brief messages and download links for this
software. Do not bother trying the Nifty-Serve link. Password protection
will keep you from accessing anything in the FMIDITOL forum there. Enjoy
Nils Dahl
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/midi/midigraphy-profile-comp-121.hqx; 116K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:12:20 -0700
From: (Fumio Rokkaku)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Midi It! 1.2.4
Midi It! is an utility to change types of Standard MIDI files.
Midi It! checks an unrecognizable file, and if it is a Standard Midi
File, it then changes file type of the document to 'Midi'.
('Midi' is the Macintosh identification mark for Standard MIDI files.)
Midi It! also changes the creator of the file into your favorite
application so that you can launch your favorite application just by
double-clicking the Standard MIDI file icon.
Midi It! is distributed as a fat binary. It requires System 7 or
greater.
Changed Points from the version 1.2.3:
Changed the SMF Info dialog to movable-modal.
Fix a improper button behavior in the file select dialog.
Implemented minimal balloon helps.
This program can be included in the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
Regards,
Fumio Rokkaku
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/midi/midi-it-124.hqx; 150K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:12:51 -0700
From: (Randy Wilson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] MidiJukebox2.3.hqx -- MIDI file player
Midi JukeBox is a program I wrote for the Macintosh which plays standard
MIDI files and provides animated "dancing squares" to accompany the music.
It also provides several options to make it possible to customize songs
to your particular MIDI setup. It can also be used to convert Type 0
MIDI files to Type 1 files.
Midi Jukebox works best when used with Apple's Midi Manager and an
external synthesizer, but it is possible to use the program in conjuction
with other software to play MIDI files without additional hardware,
and there is a built-in MIDI driver in case you can't use the Midi Manager.
For more information on this program, see the included documentation, or
visit the program's WWW site at:
http://synapse.cs.byu.edu/~randy/jukebox.html
The latest version will always be available at:
ftp://synapse.cs.byu.edu/pub/randy/midi/jukebox/
--Randy Wilson
[email protected]
http://synapse.cs.byu.edu/~randy
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/midi/midi-jukebox-23.hqx; 186K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:29:17 -0700
From: (Erich G Bratton)[email protected]
Subject: [*] NDS Osax 1.0d1
NDS Osax 1.0d1 is an applescript extension with some functions useful for
scripting interaction with NetWare 4.1 file servers.
Included functions:
NDS_Login
NDS_Logout
NDS_ReturnContext
NDS_ReturnUsername
NDS_SyncWithServerTime
NDS Osax is free for personal use, but contact me for licensing if you want
to use it site-wide or department-wide.
--Erich Bratton
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/nds-osax-10d1.hqx; 18K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:46:47 -0700
From: (Jim Gelcer)[email protected]
Subject: [*] NetTrek
Cyberspace... the final frontier.
To boldly go where Netscape has never gone before.
These are the voyages of NetTrek.
>From the author of the Star Trek UFP Startup Screen, now there's a splash
screen that transforms Netscape (2.0 and higher) into a United Federation
of Planets CyberNavigator.
NetTrek is postcardware. Enjoy!
[email protected]
http://idirect.com/users/jimig.html
NetTrek may be included on a CD-ROM, provided:
1) It is not modified in any way.
2) This ReadMe file is included in the same folder.
3) I am notified and receive a copy of any CD-ROM on which it appears.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ntscp/net-trek.hqx; 16K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:29:20 -0700
From: (Harry Alloul)[email protected]
Subject: [*] OpenStack demo US
OpenStack=81 =A91994-1995 by Harry Alloul, published by ComposeTel, is a
software allowing you to create easily HyperCard stacks and applications.
This software can be used in total harmony with HyperCard and works on the
same principle as OpenDoc=81 from Apple Computer, Inc.
OpenStack is an object oriented tool, powerful but easy to use.
It can manage a lot of ready made objects like:
buttons, fields, texts, sounds, pictures, QuickTime movies, OSA scripts
(AppleScript, Frontier, =8A), HyperTalk scripts, externals commands and
functions (XCMDs and XFCNs), resources, ...
To install an object in your stack you only have to drag it from the
objects palette or from the Finder and drop in on the current card.
That way you can easily create all sorts of Macintosh applications without
writing one single line of script.
With OpenStack=81, your HyperCard stacks are build in a short time.
All you need is a mouse and you imagination!
OpenStack requires at least System 7.1 to run and a 2.5 Mo minimum RAM
allocated to HyperCard (or HyperCard Player).
OpenStack supports the following Apple technologies:
- Macintosh Drag and Drop
- Open Scripting Architecture (AppleScript, Frontier, =8A)
- QuickTime
- QuickTime VR
- QuickDraw 3D
- HyperTalk
- Apple Guide (System 7.5 at least)
- Balloons help
- AddColor (version 1.1)...
You have my permission to distribute this demo software with your CD-ROM.
Thanks.
Harry Alloul
ComposeTel
mailto:[email protected]
All trademarks are registered
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/card/open-stack-demo.hqx; 651K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:10:07 -0700
From: (Chris Lawson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Periodic Table of the Elements 2.2.1
This is a HyperCard stack which offers an interactive look at the Periodic
Table of the Elements. I could go into a lot of detail about that, but
it's just better to check out the stack for yourself. Basically you just
click on an element and you get a bunch of info on that element. Really.
It's very intuitive.
REQUIREMENTS for full color: (all that I know of, anyway)
A Macintosh-compatible computer with:
A mouse
HyperCard 2.1 or later
HyperCard's Color Tools 2.0 stack installed
System 7.0 or later
A color monitor capable of 640 by 480 pixel resolution
4MB of RAM for HyperCard on a 680x0, 8MB for PowerPC (that's Apple's
recommendation, not mine. I'm running it fine on 5 MB on a Power Mac
7200.)
32-bit color QuickDraw (incl. w/ System 7)
If anyone wants to include this on a CD-ROM or disk of shareware/freeware
or as part of a shareware/freeware collection, I only ask that you e-mail
me (see above) to ask about it and let me know, etc. and that you snail
mail me a copy of the CD-ROM, disk, or collection at the above address.
Anyone with FTP access to some of the better shareware sites that I can't
upload to should feel free to upload it and then contact me to let me know.
Incidentally, if anyone knows of a ResEdit hack to override that stupid
HyperCard stack icon (short of making a custom Finder icon), PLEASE let me
know.
Chris Lawson
BD Software
[email protected] (preferred)
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/periodic-table-221-hc.hqx; 310K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:11:18 -0700
From: (Scott Jenson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] PhoneMemo - phone stationery for Newton
NotePad Stationery for Newton 2.0 systems.
Phone Memo helps you manage your phone calls. It adds an additional item
in the
"New" menu in the NotePad that creates notes especially setup to handle phone
calls.
I hear you ask, "Why have stationery when you can use the Calls Application?"
Good Question. Here are my answers:
- I spend most of my time in the NotePad and wanted something integrated
with it.
- I wanted alarms to remind me to call someone.
- I wanted to jump to the person's Name card quickly.
- I wanted new people to be added into the Names app for me.
Lots of loving care went into Phone Memo to make it useful and fun. (Be sure
to check out the alarm sounds!) If you use it, please feed the programmer:
send him email at [email protected] Don't worry, bugs and comments accepted
equally.
Another cool hidden feature: If you tap the check box marked "Call Completed"
the Notepad overview of the phone memo will also have a check mark next to
it...
Phone Memo is free but all rights are reserved by Scott Jenson. It can also be
freely distributed as long as this read me file is included with the
PhoneMemo.pkg file.
[email protected]
AppleLink: JENSON
[Archived as /info-mac/nwt/util/phone-memo.hqx; 33K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:12:08 -0700
From: (Trevor Clarke)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Play it Cool 1.2
Play it Cool 1.2 is a QuickTime movie player and simple editor. It is
accelerated for Power Mac, plays movies very smoothly and contains many
features not available in other movie players. It is $US 15 Shareware.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/mov/play-it-cool-12.hqx; 340K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:47:45 -0700
From: (Mike Tilstra)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Plug Manster 1.1
Is your Netscape Plug-in folder starting to look like your Extensions folder?
Want some control over those Plugs? Well, this application works like
System 7.5's Extension Manager, but for Netscape's plug-ins.
Mike Tilstra------TaDPoL-------Limiter Task
mailto:[email protected]
http://www.tc.umn.edu/nlhome/g019/tils0007/
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ntscp/plug-master-11.hqx; 24K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:10:00 -0700
From: (Han)[email protected]
Subject: [*] PowerReplace 4.5.5; a text conversion utility.
PowerReplace is a powerful text conversion utility using the Drag/Drop
technology. It can replace character (including CR, LF, TAB, NULL)
and string by any other string. Using the special character '*' for any
indeterminate string, it can replace also a string only whose two
extremities are known.
Some features:
- Easy to use.
- Small application size, and high conversion speed.
- Easy to create new filter file.
- supports all character set, the control characters (0-31) in particular.
- supports hexadecimal string in filter.
- supports Unix regular expression(pattern) for searching string in filter.
Guoniu Han
http://130.79.4.26/~guoniu/mac/
[Archived as /info-mac/text/power-replace-455.hqx; 210K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:29:13 -0700
From: (Jonas Wallden)[email protected]
Subject: [*] PowerScan 2.1 (Disk scanning utility)
PowerScan 2.1 is an update to my shareware disk scanning utility. In
this version I've completely removed the old password registration
scheme and switched to Kagi Shareware. There are also a few bugs
fixed, and I'm now bundling the Thread Manager extension since I've
got a redistribution license for it.
I'm also happy to announce that PowerScan has been awarded a Golden
Mouse Award by MacWorld Sweden!
For more info on PowerScan and other shareware, check out my WWW page
at http://www.lysator.liu.se/~jonasw/shareware.html.
............... ....................... ...................................
jonas wallden internet e-mail world wide web homepage
mac hacker [email protected] http://www.lysator.liu.se/~jonasw
You have my permission to include this file on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
Disinfectant 3.6 says this archive is free of viruses.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/power-scan-21.hqx; 441K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:13:41 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] Quarto! 1.0r board game
Quarto! is a strategy game I copied from a board game of the same name.
The object of this game is to be the first person (or computer) to correctly
declare that there is a line of four pieces, each of which shares at least one
attribute.
There are four attributes: shape (round or rectangular), height (tall or
squat), color (white or grey), and plain or dotted.
Play is pretty simple. You can decide who goes first, or let the computer
randomize (going first means choosing a piece for your opponent to place). A
turn consists of two elements:
1. Placing the piece that your opponent chose for you. If this causes you to
win, declare so now. Otherwise,
2. Choosing your opponent's next piece to place.
If you do not declare your win, then when you choose your opponent's next
piece to place, he or she or it can declare the win. Similarly, if your
opponent
does not declare his or her or its win, you may declare the win when your
opponent chooses a piece for you to place.
It is possible to have a tie game.
Quarto! change history:
Version 0.9b released October 1995.
Version 1.0r released April 1996. You can now:
*Save and open games
*Undo moves even after the game is over. I know, it seems like cheating, but
you
can review a game now, and see what might have happened if you had played
differently.
More info is available by choosing "Help" from the Quarto menu in the game.
Quarto! is freeware. Source code is freely available.
Like it? Comments? Want the source? Write to
Alan Weiss
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/quarto-10r.hqx; 157K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:39:54 -0700
From: (Irshaad Hussain)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Qur'an Research Tool v.1.03
The Qur'an Research Tool is an application that can be used to perform
various search functions on the Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation of the
Qur'an. It can be used to find all occurences of a desired word or phrase
and to build an index list of all verses containing a particular word or
phrase.
Irshaad Hussain
[email protected]
Home page:
http://Fox.nstn.ca:80/~ihussain/Tawil.html
[Archived as /info-mac/art/book/quran-research-tool-103.hqx; 2262K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:11:33 -0700
From: (Erik Wrenholt)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Rainbow Windows
(C) 1996 Erik Wrenholt
Shareware: $5.00
Rainbow Windows is a control panel that changes the normal windows to
windows that slightly resemble X-Windows. These windows have more control
over color and can be configured to draw each new window opened with a
random color.
Erik Wrenholt
[email protected]
http://www.nordicsoftware.com/erik/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/rainbow-windows-10.hqx; 50K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:29:33 -0700
From: (Roy Wood)[email protected]
Subject: [*] rnMac v2.0d1 (FAT) - an NNTP offline newsreader
This is v2.0d1 of rnMac, an NNTP-based offline newsreader. Documentation
for the program is available on-line from within the program.
Changes since v2.0d0 are as follows:
April 1996, v2.0d1
- fixed problem with "respond via email" sending too much junk at end of
message
- fixed problem with email "To:" header not set correctly when replying to
an article with its headers not visible
- fixed problem with dragging of subscribed groupnames (groupnames became
confused)
- reorganized menus (Preferences and Text demoted to submenus of Edit menu,
added Transfer menu)
- fixed brain-damaged quoting of articles when generating replies with
"Show Article Headers" disabled
- added simplified(?) "Get News" menu option to NNTP menu
- added support for click-toggling of group settings ("Always Get Full
Articles", "Never Delete Read Articles", "Archival Group")
- tweaked code so that if user tries to open an article which has not been
downloaded and then cancels the operation, the article is not marked as
read
- added wait for asynch send to complete before attempting to read a
response from server (fixes a race condition of sorts that causes the error
"sendTCPStream: async call currently in progress....")
- fixed dumb DLOG item index error that caused the File/Folders preferences
selection to blow up when some of the "Select File" or "Select Folder"
buttons were clicked
- added support for HEAD command (bleah) in place of XOVER command for
servers that don't support XOVER
- added support for selective display of article headers (standard and
user-defined)
- converted help window to WasteWidget-style window
- tweaked code so that articles saved from the article list context have
header display/filtering preferences applied
As the name implies, this program is still undergoing development. With
luck, beta time will come soon, and then full release. In the meantime,
please feel free to try it out-- just don't expect too much from the
program.
-Roy
Roy Wood [email protected], http://www.io.org/~rrwood
and Nancy Behme
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/rn-mac-20d1.hqx; 565K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:40:32 -0700
From: (Halldor Gislason)[email protected]
Subject: [*] RussianTranslator 1.7beta
Russian translator
Shareware beta version
This a special version of Word Translator which includes English to
Russian bilingual dictionaries. This is my first try at Russian so please
let me know of any shocomings you find.
This software is shareware and can be distributed as such on with
shareware collections and CD's provided it is not changed in any way. A
written permission is not required to include it in such collections but
please send me a note if intend to distribute the shareware version of
Word Translator.
This version fixes some bugs from older versions and also includes
improved shareware dictionaries. I have tested the software on various
versions of the MacOs and eliminated all bugs I have found. Currently the
program runs on System 7.0 or later.
I do not know of any incompatibilities with other applications or
extensions, if you run into any then please let me know. Also if you have
any comments or suggestions please send me a line. The program is not
PowerMac native but a native version will be out soon.
The complete list of available dictionaries is included in the manual.
Reykjavik, Iceland, April 10. '95
Halldor Gislason
email: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/word-translator-russian-17b.hqx; 624K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:13:59 -0700
From: (Anthony D. Saxton)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Secret About Box DA
This is a tiny ( in the coming week for the online version
and our new weekly news feature, Mac Net News. To FTP this month's edition,
log onto or
.
Some people have reported problems downloading and unstuffing recent
issues using Netscape. I am trying to find a work-around for this.
Meanwhile, simply unstuff the file using StuffIt Lite.
Subscriptions are still available and very, very free - simply email us
at [email protected].
Businesses interested in advertising in this new media, please contact
us at [email protected] - we do static and multimedia ads.
Happy reading,
Rob McNair-Huff, Editor
[Archived as /info-mac/per/mnet/mac-net-journal-96-04.hqx; 159K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:10:20 -0700
From: (Timothy A Herzog)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tim's Calculator 1.0.1
I couldn't find the "ideal" calculator, so I wrote my own. This one is
heavy on simplicity and elegance (no buttons that no one understands) and
has a running "tape" display. Also has lots of programmer's functions. I
like it. You might too. Check it out.
Shareware: $15.00
Timothy Herzog
Two Bits Worth, Inc.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/tims-calculator-101.hqx; 95K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:11:48 -0700
From: (Timothy A Herzog)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tim's Widgets 1.3
Tim's Widgets is a collection of 'widget' features, none of which merit a
full-blown app, so I threw them all into one program. Among them are:
Convert PICT file to PICT resource.
Convert PICT resource to PICT file.
Postage Calculator (calculates nominal number of stamps for a given amount
of needed postage and available stamp denominations).
Mixed Mode Code Generator, for creating NewRoutineDescriptor macros
Translate DOS text files to Mac and vice versa, one file at a time or in
batch (including the ability to rip out annoying carriage returns at the
end of every line that result from bad word processors or Internet mail).
Count number of lines in a text file or set of text files.
The last two features are AppleScriptable, and I've included an AppleScript
that can be run from THINK C for counting lines of source code in a
project.
Version 1.2 is FAT for use on PowerMacs.
Shareware: $20.00
Authored by: [email protected]
Timothy Herzog
Two Bits Worth, Inc.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/tims-widgets-13.hqx; 153K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:40:25 -0700
From: (Dennis Birch)[email protected]
Subject: [*] TimeCache 1.6 Demo
Keywords: time, bill, client, project, hour, timekeeper, TimeCache, timesheet
PandaWare(R) TimeCache(TM) 1.6 is for independent consultants and small
companies who charge clients for their time. It lets you easily keep track
of time and billing on projects you work on for different clients. It
offers extensive reporting, exporting and printing capabilities.
New in version 1.6: log your start and stop times when use the built-in
timer, better support for currency other than US dollars, easier, more
accurate timing lets you quickly switch between timing different projects;
print or export reports on projects for any range of dates; many interface
improvements.
This demo allows you to use every function available in the full working
version. It tracks up to seven projects for up to 20 days.
Here are some of the useful features you'll find in TimeCache 1.6:
* Data entry is easy -- just select items from lists
* Lets you track time down to the tenth- or quarter-hour
(your choice)
* Enter time at any point in the day, or time yourself as
you work -- TimeCache even logs your start and stop times
* A nearly unlimited number of clients, projects and
activities are accessible with a mouse click
* Lets you assign hourly rates to any activity
* Automatically sums your time and charges on every project
* Automatically creates summary reports for any project
* Automatically creates daily timesheet reports
* Lets you export data on projects to database, spreadsheet or
other applications for incorporation into your own billing
system
Please note that this demo requires HyperCard or HyperCard Player version
2.0 or higher.
The files in this archive have been found to be free of viruses by
Disinfectant 3.6 and by Virex 5.5.3.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/time-cache-16-hc-demo.hqx; 273K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:40:37 -0700
From: (Jean-Francois Burnol)[email protected]
Subject: [*] TrueClock? 1.4 US (new version!)
This is the new version of TrueClock?. This freeware should run
on any Macintosh under System 7 or later. It displays a movable
resizable round Clock. A special bonus is its "omnipotent" mode:
in omnipotent mode TrueClock? always remain completely visible,
even in the background: it is not hidden by other windows.
New with version 1.4:
1. fixed conflict with non-movable alerts and dialogs. Safer to
use, but now necessitates a system extension (installed by
TrueClock? itself).
2. now three grow boxes instead of one, allowing three resizing
methods. A fourth box is a toggle for instantly switching on/off
the omnipotent mode.
Enjoy!
Jean-francois Burnol
[email protected]
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/true-clock-14.hqx; 26K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 00:12:00 -0700
From: (Malcolm Haylock)[email protected]
Subject: [*] VSamp 1.41
Anouncing VSamp : a multitimbral sample shareware program for the Macintosh.
The latest version of VSamp (1.41) is now available which includes rewritten
preferences code and fixes a bug that caused new instruments to be given
random amplitude envelopes.
VSamp is an OMS and Sound Manager compatible program that turns the Mac into a
multitimbral digital sampler.
Able to play up to 32 notes at once, this program is compatible with all OMS
MIDI sequencers, allowing the user to easily route MIDI information from the
sequencer to the program, producing high quality 8 or 16-bit samples with
sample rates from 11 to 44.1 kHz, all configured by the user.
Version 1.4 is a fat binary for all macs allowing up to 16 instruments (8 on
68k macs), each receiving on a unique MIDI channel and each with up to 16
samples per instrument.
VSamp does not require any additional hardware but supports all Sound Manager
compatible sound cards.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/vsamp-141.hqx; 115K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 22:14:59 -0400
From: [email protected] (Pierre Tison)
Subject: (A) Looking for PowerBook Airport Startup Utility
that lets you boot your
PowerBook quickly at an airport to "prove" it's not a bomb. Or is this
utility out of date, now that it doesn't really mean anything? What's the
recommended technique today,
Start with all extensions off by pressing the shift key,
it will boot very fast !
Pierre
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 09:40:21 -0700
From: [email protected] (Adam Horvath)
Subject: (Q) Mac compatible PIMs
I am interested in a mac compatible hand held PIM (personal information
manager a.k.a little electronic appointment book gizmo) and software combo.
Ideally, I could plug the PIM into my mac at the end of the day and update
my calendar on the desktop and vice versa. IBM folks have access to a lot
of these -including one that also dubs as a wristwach, but I have not come
across one for mac. I do not want to buy a Newton --too expensive for such
menial task. Id appreciate if you reply to me personally, and I will
summarize to the net -if there is interest.
Thank you.
e-mail: [email protected]
Regular Mail:
Dr. Adam O. Horvath
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C. CANADA, V5A 1S6
Ph:(604)291-3624
Fax:(604)291-3203
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 96 04:12:52 -0000
From: William Noseworthy
Subject: [A] Newton behavior
>Newton behavior
>
>Q2: The system behavior is: at start-up, the normal screen displayed, then
> animated on top of this screen what appeared to be a lunar eclipse.
> The machine then went back to normal behavior. This has happened once
> and only once.
This is not a bug. This is feature.
Actually, it's a well known "Easter Egg" in version 2.0 Newtons that was
put there by the programmers. If there is to be an eclipse (lunar, solar,
etc.) visable in your part of the world, then you will get the animation
you spoke of upon startup on that day.
Regards,
Bill
William J.I. Noseworthy | Internet: [email protected]
Concepton Bay South, NF, Canada | CompuServe: 72737,2166
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 18:04:47 -0400 (EDT)
From: "David P. Baker"
Subject: [q] scriptable calculator--obvious, but does it exist?
it seems like an obvious thing, but i can't seem to find a calculator program
that is runnable via apple events (applescript/frontier/etc.). are there any
that i haven't seen (preferably scientific)? are there any in the works? i'd
like to be able to do repeated calculations on columns of data, and
applescript/frontier aren't (and shouldn't need to be) mathematically poewrful
enough. and i *don't* want to run excel every time i have to calculate a
standard deviation.
--
-+- David P. Baker * [email protected] * http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/~dpb/ -+-
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 13:22:57 -0500
From: [email protected] (Morethanone Kalar)
Subject: AICKy Breaky?
> From: [email protected]
> I've just installed the Apple Internet Connection Kit 1.1. When I went t=
o
> connect to a service provider, the software gave me the option of using
> VISA or MasterCard. The problem: I only have American Express. Has
> anyone else run across this and figured out a solution? IS there a
> solution?
Wow... a case where .... you can't leave home WITH it!
Tony Kalar ([email protected])
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 20:52:33 -0800
From: [email protected] (Peter Hertzmann)
Subject: A simple lock on my Macintosh?
Does anyone know of a simple program I can use to add a start-up password
to my Mac? I'm only trying to keep out the curious--not the serious hacker.
When I'm out of my office, others in the company sneak in to use my
computer (I've got the only Mac in a network of 30 PCs.) It's OK if the
lock can be easily circumvented. It would be best if it was just a short
program that went into the start-up folder and asked for a password. If the
right one was not given, the computer would shut down.
Thanks for you help
Peter Hertzmann
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 01:06:13 -0700
From: [email protected] (Mike Blackwell)
Subject: Can't Copy Large Folders: Culprit = Zip driver or SpeedCopy?
I have a 12/340 PowerBook 540 running 7.1.1+Update 3.0, with SpeedCopy
1.0.2 (and hence Speed Doubler, which of course doesn't affect my '040). I
just d/l'ed the Speed Doubler 1.1 updater, but it demands the insertion of
the master disk, which is tucked safely away, so I've been too annoyed to
bother updating yet.
I've been getting consistent errors when copying large folders (say, 20MB+
of mostly small files). Sometimes it's a File Manager error; other times
it's a File/Folder Not Found error; sometimes it's a numerical error (I
forget which number). It doesn't stop on a specific file; it just says,
"The file/folder "whatever" could not be copied/written because..." and
then asks if I want to continue or stop. Attempts to continue usually
result in a hang, and I have to reboot.
I first noticed the problem some weeks ago when my copy of Personal Backup,
which comes with Zip drives, failed to perform my regular backup: it showed
an alert icon, and the Log revealed that there had been an error while
copying. I couldn't get it to work again, so I reverted to Finder copies,
which ultimately failed as well. Along with the usual tactics (TechTool,
PRAM, etc.), I ran MacTools Pro twice, then Norton Utilities twice, to no
avail. The only sure fix was to restart with extensions disabled, but I
don't want to restart every time I need to copy large folders. And since
the problem only surfaces when I try to copy very large folders, performing
a conflict test with Now Utilities or Conflict Catcher could take literally
several hours: I have about 80 startup thingies (most of which, including
Speed Copy, are now disabled just in case).
Hypothesis #1: At a user group meeting I learned there are some problems
with Speed Copy, and that I should switch to CopyDoubler instead. Both are
made by Connectix, who seems to have two hands in the proverbial
file-copying pie. Is there a clear difference between Speed Copy and
CopyDoubler? Which is best for an '040? For a Power Mac?
Hypothesis #2: The problem may also be due to Zip driver conflicts: the
drive came with driver 4.2, but I d/l'ed the 4.3 driver (intended mainly
for Jaz drives) and tried to update to that. Soon, I had some problems with
Zip disks not mounting because the installed drivers were not the same as
the drivers on the disks, or some such, so I reverted to 4.2. Perhaps
remnants of 4.3 remain. I'm not entirely satisfied with this hypothesis,
though, since the problem is just as bad when copying to other hard drives
or to other partitions on the same hard drive.
TIA for your advice.
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 02:09:24 -0500
From: [email protected] (Kent Shook)
Subject: Can't enable file sharing
I'm having problems with File Sharing under 7.5.3 (Although the problem
started under 7.5.1). My system is a Duo 210 with a Duo Dock, 12 megs of
RAM, 500meg HD in the Duo and 250meg HD in the dock.
File Sharing works fine with the PowerBook alone, but in the dock (Starting
up off the dock's HD) it refuses to turn on. It simply displays a dialog
box which says "File sharing could not be enabled."
I have reinstalled the file sharing SW twice, trashed all the prefs files,
etc... Nothing. Norton doesn't report any disk problems.
Has anyone else seen or solved this problem?
Thanks,
Kent Shook [email protected]
UW-Milwaukee Info & Media Technologies http://www.uwm.edu/~shook/
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 20:14:47 -0700
From: [email protected] (Bill Rausch)
Subject: determining CPU speed
> I just got a new PowerPC 7200/90 - that's what I ordered and what the
> label on the case says. I ran TattleTech to check out the new machine, and
> it reported back that I had a PowerPC 7200/75, which is the same general
I've got two control panels (identical except for advertising info) that will
accurately show what's what. One came from DVC Hardware (makers of the clock
accelerator that I've got in my 6115) and one came from XLR8 (makers of the
cache card I've installed). They both show my clock speed and installed
cache size. The clock chip is adjustable and they seem to figure it out fine.
I don't know if the software is available without the hardware though.
The author of the CP is Damon Cokenias.
DVC is at 800-889-5137 or 417-889-5113 or FAX at 417-889-7980.
XLR8 is at 800-206-7926.
Bill Rausch, Mac and Unix User and Programmer
613 Lynnwood Ct, Richland, WA 99352 509-375-5147
[email protected] [email protected]
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 10:29:12 -1000
From: Jerry Levinson
Subject: Internet boxes
Why is it that the Japanese have *2* internet boxes on the market already
and the US has none?
One: Bandai Pippin Atmark: 64,800 yen, picture shows box, controller,
CD drive, keyboard with pen pad.
The other: iBox HOME ibh001: 48,800-58,800 yen, box, CD drive,
controller, up to 28.8 modem. (inet address: www.jcc.co.jp)
For fun you might also try the Sofmap Virtual Store Server at
www.cyber-bp.or.jp/sofmap/
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 19:33:37 -0400
From: [email protected]
Subject: learnign video
i would like to know if there is a learning video on quicken 5 and if so how
i could go about purchasing it
thankyou
akknight@aol
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 96 17:19:07 -0500
From: chaz
Subject: Newton Behavior
>I've recently purchased a Newton and fear that I may have already
>downloaded a virus.
>
>Q1: What is the recommended virus protection software for Apple Newtons?
>
>Q2: The system behavior is: at start-up, the normal screen displayed, then
> animated on top of this screen what appeared to be a lunar eclipse.
> The machine then went back to normal behavior. This has happened once
> and only once.
>
>Thanks in advance.
Here's a tidbit from the most recent "Mac Easter Eggs" file:
(the full file is available here: http://members.aol.com/ixist
there are many other Newton eggs listed.)
---
Eclipse Animation
From: Rob Muir ([email protected])
Set the date to October 24, 1995 (the solar eclipse in Asia). Turn off
the
Newton. On the next power-up there is an eclipse animation (about 10
seconds long) showing the startup screen. It is unknown how many other
eclipse dates will trigger this but March 9, 1997 will also work.
---
Sounds like what you saw.
chazl
04.19.96
-------
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 96 17:04:17 -0400
From: Romulo Romero
Subject: Powerbook at airports
Just put it to sleep, then wake it up with the touch of a key!
See ya!
Romulo Romero
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 08:45:51 +0000
From: "Stephen B. Thompson"
Subject: Printer driver
I'm in search of a printer driver that would allow me to use a
Panasonic KX-P4450i printer with a Macintosh.
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 23:23:28 -0700
From: [email protected] (Randall K Petersen)
Subject: SoftWindows 95
Much as I hate to admit it, there are a few things I need to use that just
aren't available for MacOS. I am considering options for adding
DOS/Windoze (sic) to my PowerWave 604/132, the two main considerations
being SoftWindows from Insignia Solutions or a PCI card such as those from
Orange Micro.
Obviously, the SoftWindows solution would be considerably cheaper, and
might be all I need. Has anyone tried the new SoftWindows 3 or SoftWindows
95 on a fast PCI Mac? Was performance acceptable? Any major limitations?
Thanks in advance (and don't flame me, please!),
Randy Petersen
[email protected]
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Date: Fri, 19 Apr 96 10:26:58 +0100 (BST)
From: Marion GUNN
Subject: SuperATM
Forwarding this query to the MAC-USER list. Haven't time to translate
the attached msg, but the bones of it is that a friend is having trouble
since installing SuperATM. As this is an application I have never used,
I'd be most grateful for any assistance--the question is, does anyone
know of known incompatibilities with any particular version of System
Software (specifically, pre 7.5 versions)? Any advice appreciated.
Sincerely,
Marion Gunn
Everson Gunn Teoranta
(also cc:ing INFO-MAC)
A Chiara/in, a chara, ta/ an cheist seo a/ cur faoi bhra/id saineolaithe
eile a bhfuil teacht againn ar li/ne orthu. B'fhe/idir go bhfuil eolas
acu ar SuperATM. Chi/fimid. Sla/n beo, mg
On 17 Apr 96 19:18:12 EDT you said:
>A Mharion, a chara,
>Bhi/ fadhb agam leis an chomhe/adan Gaeilge nuair a chuir me/ aisi/teacht u/r
>ar
>an ri/omhaire. Bhain s/e leis na fontais (SuperATM). Bhi/ re/
>...
>Le meas mo/r
>Ciara/n O/ Pronttaigh (Clo/ Ru/rai/)
>
To: E/amon O/ Gribi/n ,
[email protected]
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