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Info-Mac Digest Tue, 20 Sep 94 Volume 12 : Issue 124
Today's Topics:
[*] "I'll Make Love to You" by Boyz II Men
[*] A fun and colorful HyperCard stack!
[*] ApplWindows 2.0.2; process and window switching utility
[*] BBEdit Import 1.1; XTND interface for BBedit
[*] Big Dreams; a newsletter on personal development
[*] CommConnect v1.1a; communications for HyperCard
[*] csmp-digest-v3-059
[*] Drop*PS 1.1.2; a PS file spooler
[*] eps-converter-1.1; a Postscript utility
[*] Fat Free 1.0; removes 68k code from FAT apps
[*] Gradebook v1.92 -- a hypercard stack for teachers to keep grades.
[*] HeartQuest (an leagan Gaeilge)
[*] IM_Mac_1.0b28c; a communications utility
[*] Jeremy's Control Strip Modules 1.2.2
[*] life-10; a version for the Newton
[*] MacPassword 4.0 Demo; password protection for your Mac
[*] MacRLaB v.1.09a; a programming language for matrix manipulation
[*] MailConverter 1.2; converts mail to SMTP format
[*] MicroLife 1.0.1
[*] Mindvirus Issue#2; an electronic magazine
[*] MyBattery 2.2.6 for PowerBooks
[*] Network Security Guard 2.5.2; an AppleTalk utility
[*] New demo version of PickExtras; a Newton utility
[*] nShell(tm) Drag and Drop v1.0.1
[*] PowerBook Tweak 1.0.1 (PB 500's)
[*] RoadShow!; a Newton utility to change various settings
[*] SargoNoidz; a chees board game
[*] SmartSaver-3.0; a backup utility
[*] Terrainman 2.0; a Pict-DXF utility
[*] TidBITS#244/19-Sep-94
[*] Time Track DB; for the Time Tracker application
[*] TimeTracker 2.1.2; keeps track of time as you work
[*] tuner7-16; augments the System 7.5 Finder
[*] UULite v1.7 Release for the Macintosh
[*] VSEPRplex 1.1 Demo; molecular modeling software
.MOD files on a Mac
AppleTalk Always ON??
ARA, MacTCP, MacPPP and the Internet. (A)
A Thesis on Word or Claris?
Changing the driver on removables (Q)
debuging key
Duo 280c on multiple Docks (Q) (2 msgs)
EasyView to read aloud (R) (not PlainTalk!)
Eudora Scripting - CCL files + Calypso (A)
Export of hw/sw from USA (A)
FAXsilitate on GV Power Port (Q)
Forgetful Classic IIs
Give me a font and win a prize!
Help a student, please!
Info-Mac Digest V12 #123
Info On Used Powerbooks Wanted
LC630, read all about it
LC630 questions
Lime demo, Thanks everybody!
Macintosh and Linus
Mac universality
motd on SE's and classics
MS Mail compatible with Norton Backup ? (Q)
MS Word 6 format (Q)
Orange Micro PC cards
Postscript file generation killed off by Apple with Quickdraw GX?
PowerMac/PowerPeek (C)
QuickDraw GX -> PS file?
Quicktime MIDI Instruments?
Sharing Peripherals between Macs and PCs
Source code for SCANNER ?
TCPack
Telnet and programing F-Keys
The Folder from Hell
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 94 17:14:22 EDT
From: [email protected] (David Brooks ('93))
Subject: [*] "I'll Make Love to You" by Boyz II Men
This is the first single from the Boyz II Men CD, entitled "II". This
is a great song, written and produced by Babyface. This sample is about
5 seconds long.
-- David Brooks ([email protected])
[Archived as /info-mac/snd/make-love-boyz.hqx; 72K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 03:29:37 -0400 (EDT)
From: Theresa London
Subject: [*] A fun and colorful HyperCard stack!
"ABCs for (Computer Literate) Grown-Ups" is a corny, fun
HyperCard stack filled with color and cheerfulness.
Requires: HyperCard or HyperCard player, color monitor,
StuffIt Expander or Compact Pro.
This stack is POSTCARDware.
THERESA LONDON email: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/abcs-for-grownups-hc.hqx; 109K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 00:47:39 -0400 (EDT)
From: Bill Johnston
Subject: [*] ApplWindows 2.0.2; process and window switching utility
ApplWindows is an INIT/cdev (Control Panel) that provides a variety of
app- and window-switching features to the Finder. This is a newer
version of info-mac/gui/appl-windows-201.hqx (which actually had v.2.0).
Very nice freeware by Hiro Yamamoto, who is the `author/inventor' of
the often-imitated Boomerang standard file dialog extension.
Bill Johnston ([email protected])
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/appl-window-202.hqx; 49K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 16:47:35 +0200 (METDST)
From: Marco Piovanelli
Subject: [*] BBEdit Import 1.1; XTND interface for BBedit
This is BBEdit-Import-1.1, an extension for BBEdit Lite that lets
you import word processor files into BBEdit Lite using the Claris
XTND System and the appropriate translators.
BBEdit-Import-1.1 needs System 7.0 or better to run.
This version fixes a bug in version 1.0 (which it should
replace); see the included docs for details.
This extension has been successfully tested with BBEdit Lite
2.3.2, BBEdit Lite 3.0 and EasyView 2.5.
[Archived as /info-mac/text/bbedit-import-11.hqx; 11K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 02:09:28 -0800
From: [email protected] (Duncan Stickings)
Subject: [*] Big Dreams; a newsletter on personal development
Enclosed is a copy of issues 2 and 3 of Big dreams, it is a newsletter on
personal development and small business topics. The newsletter is
in Postcard format.
[Archived as /info-mac/per/big-dreams-v1-02-ps.hqx; 247K]
[Archived as /info-mac/per/big-dreams-v1-03-ps.hqx; 181K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 13:13:17 -0400
From: Alex Metcalf
Subject: [*] CommConnect v1.1a; communications for HyperCard
Best Before Yesterday proudly announces version 1.1a of
CommConnect, a powerful communications external for HyperCard.
CommConnect uses Apple's Communications Toolbox software to provide
simple yet powerful comms capabilities.
Using simple commands such as "prepare for use" and "send",
CommConnect lets you communicate with modems, external serial devices,
and more. CommConnect returns errors in comprehendable sentences,
and the stack contains full documentation on use.
[Archived as /info-mac/card/comm-connect-11a.hqx; 45K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 11:51:20 +0200 (MET DST)
From: [email protected] (Francois Pottier)
Subject: [*] csmp-digest-v3-059
C.S.M.P. Digest Mon, 19 Sep 94 Volume 3 : Issue 59
Today's Topics:
AppleGuide script examples anyone?
Crazy error alert messages?
Goto Pro's and Con's
Need help with saving-writing structs to a file.
PBCatSearch-catChangedErr
PixToPic
Slashed Progress Bar
The Comp.Sys.Mac.Programmer Digest is moderated by Francois Pottier
([email protected]).
[Archived as /info-mac/per/csmp/csmp-v3-059.txt; 84K]
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Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 21:23:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: [email protected] (Bare Bones Software)
Subject: [*] Drop*PS 1.1.2; a PS file spooler
The attached BinHex file contains a Stuffit Deluxe 3.0 archive of
version 1.1.2 of Drop*PS.
Drop*PS provides the ability to download PostScript text files, as
well as EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) files, to a network-connected
PostScript printer. Files may be downloaded in the background, and
entire folders or disks may be downloaded as well.
This updated version cures the inability to choose from more than 64
available printers, and corrects misbehavior which would occur on busy
networks in situations when the preferred printer was restarted since
the previous invocation of Drop*PS.
Drop*PS requires System 7.0 or later, and is compatible with System
7.5, 68040 and PowerPC-based Macs, 32-bit addressing, and virtual
memory.
Drop*PS is freeware, provided by Bare Bones Software, the makers of
the popular text editors BBEdit and BBEdit Lite.
Bare Bones Software, Inc. Internet: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/prn/drop-ps-112.hqx; 42K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 13:29:19 -0400
From: [email protected] (Gary L. Gray)
Subject: [*] eps-converter-1.1; a Postscript utility
I noticed that epsConverter 1.1 had not yet appeared in the archives, so I
thought I would send it in. I think I got it off of AOL.
>From the "About" file:
Simply put, epsConverter is an application that can read any form of EPS
file (Encapsulated PostScript file) and convert it into an Adobe
Illustrator 3.2 compatible EPS file, suitable for editing with Illustrator,
or for importing into any application which can read Illustrator 3.2 files.
[Archived as /info-mac/grf/util/eps-converter-11.hqx; 465K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 94 16:25:52 WETDST
From: BIELOUS-LAFON
Subject: [*] Fat Free 1.0; removes 68k code from FAT apps
Hello,
Here is a new cool software for Macintosh. It is called Fat Free version 1.0.
Purpose : Have you ever downloaded a huge application including PowerPC Code
on your 68k Mac. Yopu'll find uninterresting to have PowerPC code on your 68k
Mac, so, with Fat Free you'll remove it...
This file can be placed in the /util directory...
Freeware...
Contain untested PPC binary (not fat...)
Compressed with StuffIt/BinHex 4
Happy Hacking.
Hubert
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/fat-free-10.hqx; 19K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 22:12:54 -0600
From: [email protected] (J. Witte)
Subject: [*] Gradebook v1.92 -- a hypercard stack for teachers to keep grades.
This version corrects a potentially serious bug, adds a "sound preferences"
option, and sports some new button labels.
Users of v1.9 or 1.91 can use "Gradebook 1.92 Update" to upgrade their
stacks to v1.92
thanks,
[Archived as /info-mac/app/gradebook-192-hc.hqx; 183K]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/gradebook-19x-to-192-updt-hc.hqx; 36K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 94 01:17:37 +0100 (WET)
From: Michael Everson
Subject: [*] HeartQuest (an leagan Gaeilge)
Is e/ seo an che/ad leagan Gaeilge de chluiche "Sireadh Seirce"
le haghaidh an Mhacintosh. Ba cheart e/ a sto/ra/il sa chartlann
mar heartquest-gaeilge.sea.hqx. Everson Gunn Teoranta
a chuir Gaeilge ar an gcluiche seo.
This is the first Irish Gaelic version of "HeartQuest" for the Macintosh.
It should be stored in the archive as heartquest-gaeilge.sea.hqx.
Localization by Everson Gunn Teoranta.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/heart-quest-gaeilge.hqx; 120K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 15:45:21 +0100
From: [email protected] (Adam van Gaalen PA2AGA)
Subject: [*] IM_Mac_1.0b28c; a communications utility
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/radio-im-mac-10b28c.hqx; 200K]
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Date: 19 Sep 1994 09:06:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Jeremy Kezer, (203) 676-6151"
Subject: [*] Jeremy's Control Strip Modules 1.2.2
Keywords: POWERBOOK PORTABLE CLOCK CONTROL STRIP SLEEP SOUND VOLUME
Jeremy's Control Strip Modules 1.2.2 (by Jeremy Kezer)
This is a package of Control Strip modules, designed to work with Apple's
Control Strip software. The modules are:
* Jeremy's CPU speed CSM - Displays current clock speed in MHz, or indicates
relative fast/slow speed with tortoise/hare icons.
* Jeremy's Battery CSM - Replaces Apple's Battery Monitor module, but displays
more battery information in a smaller area! Also displays hard drive status
and estimated battery time remaining.
* Jeremy's Clock CSM - Displays the current time. Via a popup menu, you can
customize the appearance of the display.
* Jeremy's Sound Volume CSM - A direct replacement for the Sound Volume module
provided by Apple. The icon shows the current volume setting in both
numeric
and pictoral form, so you don't need to bring up the menu to determine the
current volume.
* Jeremy's Sleep CSM - A direct replacement for the Sleep Now module provided
by Apple. Via the popup menu, you can select whether or not to bypass the
dialog that appears when AppleTalk is active.
* Jeremy's Battery Time CSM - Displays Apple's remaining battery time, a
historical estimate that "learns" your battery life, or the elapsed battery
time.
Version 1.2.2 contains an enhancements to the Battery and Clock modules.
Shareware; $10 registration fee suggested. See enclosed documents for more
information.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/jeremys-control-strip-modules-122.hqx; 143K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 94 02:56:02 PDT
From: Steve Weyer
Subject: [*] life-10; a version for the Newton
Life 1.0 is a simple implementation of the classic mathematical simulation
"game" by John Conway.
Keywords: Life, mathematics, simulation, source
This Newt source version of Life and associated NTK package is freeware and
may be distributed freely as long as the files "life-mac.nwt" and
"life-dos.nwt" are included and unmodifed. You are free to make
modifications for your own use.
Copyright 1994 S. Weyer. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
Internet: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/nwt/game/life-10.hqx; 36K]
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Date: Thu, 15 Sep 1994 23:27:46 -0400
From: [email protected] (Daniel J Dechant)
Subject: [*] MacPassword 4.0 Demo; password protection for your Mac
I am uploading MacPassword v4.0.0 for those who may be interested. I do not
believe this version is available anywhere on the net. I have no affiliation
with
Evergreen Software.
Excerpts from Supplied Documentation:
What is MacPassword? MacPassword combines the features of robust hard drive
security, screen lockout and virus protection in one simple to use and
reliable program. This combination provides needed functionality without
the expense of purchasing three separate programs and the difficulty of
learning how to use them. MacPassword is a mature product having been
created in 1988 as the first security program for the Macintosh and
evolving through four major product cycles.
Evergreen Software, Inc.
15600 NE 8th Street, Suite B1126
Bellevue, WA 98008 USA
(206) 483-6576 {sales phone and FAX}
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/mac-password-40-demo.hqx; 301K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 94 13:51:55 -0400
From: victor Norton
Subject: [*] MacRLaB v.1.09a; a programming language for matrix manipulation
Enclosed is the latest version of MacRLaB, a matrix oriented
programming language. I believe the version that you have archived is
missing some ingredients, the most important being "The RLaB Primer."
>From the introduction:
Introduction to RLaB "Our"-LaB.
RLaB is a vector and matrix oriented, interactive, interpreted
programming LANGUAGE. Although RLaB started as an effort to
functionally replace MATLAB, the language and functions are
NOT MATLAB replicas. Although the language is similar to
MATLAB in some ways there are numerous differences (I hope for
the better).
The RLaB Primer is also a good starting point for new users.
It is short, and provides many introductory examples.
-- Vic
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/rlab-109a.hqx; 1706K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 09:55:34 -0500
From: Richard Shapiro
Subject: [*] MailConverter 1.2; converts mail to SMTP format
MailConverter converts mmdf and babyl mail files and NewsWatcher save files
into sendmail (Eudora-compatible) mailbox format. Changes since 1.0:
- fixed intermittent end-of-file bug
- added several new settings which should make conversion even simpler
- contents of newswatcher digests now saved as separate messages
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/mail-converter-12.hqx; 37K]
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Date: Thu, 15 Sep 94 11:15:35 PDT
From: [email protected] (Derek Chee)
Subject: [*] MicroLife 1.0.1
microLife is a blazingly fast version of the classic Life cellular
automation simulation. Cell live and die in a virtual universe by strict
rules:
If a cell has more than 3 neighbors, it dies of over-crowding
If a cell has less than 3 neighbors, it dies of loneliness
If an empty cell has exactly 3 neighbors, a new cell is born
>From these simple rules, complex patterns evolve. Fascinating to watch.
microLife _requires_ a color-capable Macintosh with a 256 color 13" or
greater monitor. microLife is a free program, but it is (c) 1992 by Andrew
Welch.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/micro-life-101.hqx; 8K]
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Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 23:20:09 -0500
From: [email protected] (Carlly)
Subject: [*] Mindvirus Issue#2; an electronic magazine
This is the second phase of mindvirus. It is a continually evolving
collection of memes which explore the interaction of mind + machine,
culture + technology. It expands. Mindvirus is a multimedia experiment. The
exploration of information transfer + presentation as a new form of
expression. Mindvirus has evolved as an alternative to mass media + engages
in decentralised modes of transfer. Mindvirus utilises the technologies
which enable world-wide distribution.
To run mindvirus you need a colour mac (480x640screen), at least 2.5mb ram
and 5mb of harddisk space.
contact:
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/per/mind-virus-94-09.hqx; 6543K]
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Date: 19 Sep 1994 09:03:34 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Jeremy Kezer, (203) 676-6151"
Subject: [*] MyBattery 2.2.6 for PowerBooks
Keywords: POWERBOOK PORTABLE DUO BATTERY CHARGER POWER VOLTAGE
MyBattery version 2.2.6 for PowerBooks (by Jeremy Kezer)
MyBattery is the essential battery monitoring tool for Macintosh notebook
owners! David Pogue of MacWorld loved its "super-cool fuel gauge." MyBattery
features include:
* A variety of graphical displays of current battery voltage, such as bar
graph, "gas gauge", and line plot (voltage vs time) displays.
* Accurately estimates how much battery life remaining - and it "learns" to
adjust the estimate to be more accurate for your particular PowerBook.
* Multiple battery support.
* User-configurable menu bar displays.
* Color & grayscale support.
* Status indicators for AppleTalk, CPU speed, internal modem, and charger.
* Battery charger status (hi-charge, lo-charge, running off internal
battery).
* Compatible with any portable Macintosh that supports the Power Manager
(Macintosh Portable, all PowerBooks, Duo's, etc.).
* Compatible with System 6.0.8 or later (System 7.x friendly).
* Stand-alone application, for minimum conflicts and maximum RAM flexibility.
I had planned that the next release of MyBattery would be 3.0, but I thought
that this change was important enough to warrant an intermediate release.
MyBattery 3.0 should be available Very Soon Now...
Version 2.2.6 corrects the battery icon display for all models of Duos.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/my-battery-226.hqx; 164K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 19:41:25 -0700
From: [email protected] (MR Mac - Michael Robertson)
Subject: [*] Network Security Guard 2.5.2; an AppleTalk utility
Network Security Guard, is an AppleTalk based utility that will scan
multiple zones for the presence of Macintosh servers and compile reports on
the security of those servers. This utility was designed as a tool to
combat the alarming rise in software piracy and as a safeguard against
accidental sharing of confidential materials. It may also be used to
explore an AppleTalk network to uncover all available servers and files.
Version 2.5.2 Release Notes:
o Fixes a PowerMac modern memory management bug
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/network-security-guard-252.hqx; 520K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 14:45:57 -0400
From: [email protected] (Bill Kearney)
Subject: [*] New demo version of PickExtras; a Newton utility
Thanks again to all the net administrators out there, you all do a great job.
Well, I made a compiler mistake. My last version of PickExtras; 1.16, has
a small bug. It's not one that hurts anyone by me! It was a time delayed
demo that had the wrong expiration date. It was set to 9/15/94. That's
already passed and I'm getting a buch of mail about it!
So, if you please, replace your site's copy of PickExtras with the enclosed
file. If you have a moment or two, please remove ALL old copies. This is
the latest, greatest and most useful version. Some of the past products
had bugs and I still get mail about them. If you see an old version
somewhere else, please let them know about newer ones.
Thanks again,
Bill Kearney
[Archived as /info-mac/nwt/util/pick-extras-117-demo.hqx; 11K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 10:43:32 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Jensen
Subject: [*] nShell(tm) Drag and Drop v1.0.1
This package contains an experimental copy of the nShell(tm) drag and=20
drop template. This template allows nShell(tm) scripts to be easily=20
converted into drag and drop applications.
How easily? Drag a copy of the "nShell(tm) drop" template onto BBEdit. =20
Type in your script and close the file. You're done.
This template requires that a copy of the nShell=AA or nShell-Pro=AA=20
application be installed on your system. Version 1.0.2 of the nShell may=
be found on info-mac archives at:
/info-mac/dev/n-shell-102.hqx
That package also contains a hypertext User's Guide which describes=20
nShell scripting.
This is an experimental release. If you encounter any problems, please=20
write to:
John Jensen
Thank you.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/drag-n-drop-nshell-101.hqx; 59K]
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Date: 19 Sep 1994 09:01:45 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Jeremy Kezer, (203) 676-6151"
Subject: [*] PowerBook Tweak 1.0.1 (PB 500's)
Keywords: POWERBOOK BLACKBIRD BATTERY DUO ADAPTER SLEEP SPINDOWN
PowerBook Tweak is a utility for the PowerBook 500 series that gives you more
control over the power conservation settings than Apple's PowerBook control
panel. It lets you configure the conservation settings for specific
applications, allowing you to tailor power conservation to best meet your usage
needs.
You can configure the screen dimming, drive spindown, system sleep, and CPU
cycling for up to fifty applications (unregistered copies allow four). For
example, you can prevent your PowerBook from cycling while you are playing a
particular game. Or use PowerBook Tweak so that your hard drive never spins
down while using Word.
Version 1.0.1 fixes a bug that would let PowerBook Tweak run on unsupported
models.
Shareware; $10 registration fee suggested. See included documentation for more
information.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/powerbook500-tweak-101.hqx; 126K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 17:37:16 -0500
From: [email protected] (FarWest Software, G Kratz,CAS)
Subject: [*] RoadShow!; a Newton utility to change various settings
Here is a Newton application for setting the
- volume
- sound effects
- default system sound
- sleep time
on the Newton, depending on whether the user is running on batteries, or
connected to an AC adapter.
The application is free of charge.
Inquiries should be directed to [email protected].
Geoff Kratz
President
FarWest Software, Inc.
[Archived as /info-mac/nwt/util/road-show.hqx; 30K]
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected] (Kevin Purcell)
Subject: Using a Sony CPD-1302 at > 640 x 480?
I have recently got a CPD-1302 monitor and I'm trying to hook it up to a
Duo Dock. I got the monitor surplus from Boeing so there are no cables or
manual.
I have a copy of the Apple HW-8 tech note (nee TN-144). This tech note
describes a Mac II to CDP-1302 cable and I'll use it to build a cable for
640 x 480.
My problem is I'm curious if the monitor is capable of higher resolutions
than the standard 640 x 480 @ 66.7Hz.
Does anyone know what the limits are on the Autosync capabilities of the
CPD-1302?
Any help appreciated!
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Attachmate Corp [email protected]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 13:13:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: Akira
Subject: [*] SargoNoidz; a chees board game
This is a puzzle game based on a chessboard. You control a little face
with the keypad, and have to move that face across every sqaure of the
board at least once within a limited amount of time. This is complicated
by an army of chess pieces
that get more advanced with each level, trying to capture you before you
complete your mission. You can, of course, capture them by moving atop
them before thy move atop you. This is a fast-paced action/strategy game
with support for both black-and-white and color, up to 256.
Rich "Akira" Pizor, [email protected]
Lewis and Clark College
LC Box 663
Portland, OR 97219
[Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/sargo-noidz.hqx; 160K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 16:07:58 +0200
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] SmartSaver-3.0; a backup utility
SmartSaver 3.0 Release September 1994.
New since version 1.9.3:
Shareware price down from US$50 to US$25.
Manual now a standalone application.
Several bugs fixed in moving files.
Improved handling of settings, with proper
save and save as... commands.
Improved User interface, with buttons for
frequently used commands.
Improved folder selection dialogs, solved
some incompatibility problems with ATM 3.0.
Now keeps last window size and position.
And a lot more.
SmartSaver helps you to backup changed and added files in your filesy=
stem.
It lets you select a folder or disk to be the source location,
and an other folder or disk to be the destination location.
After giving the [Save smart] menu command, SmartSaver starts to trac=
e
the source and destination location, and copies all files from the so=
urce
that are new or have been modified, to the destinationfolder.
Enjoy!
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/smart-saver-30.hqx; 162K]
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Date: Thu, 15 Sep 1994 12:18:11 -0800
From: [email protected] (Stephanie Smith)
Subject: [*] Terrainman 2.0; a Pict-DXF utility
Terrainman 2.0 is a Pict-DXF utility. It will take greyscale Pict files
and convert then into 3D DXF terrain files that you can export to almost
all popular Mac 3D rendering apps.
New features include:
The program now draws in true 3D (with optional perspective) instead of
isometric.
Terrain can be rotated to any of 64,800 views instead of just, um, four.
Predefined views (front, side, top, etc.) let you see your model's true
proportions.
Pictures can be pasted from the clipboard or opened from files.
A "clipping plane" can be used, which will omit all polygons below a
certain altitude.
The display now offers your choice of colors.
Now saves DXF files much MUCH faster.
Will optionally strip leading spaces from DXF files, to make the files
smaller.
Even unstripped DXF files are somewhat smaller than they used to be.
Sports a slick new animated splash screen.
Sports several slick new interface graphics.
And finally, Terrainman now sports a slick new PRICE: $10. Freeware no more.
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/terrain-man-20.hqx; 321K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 94 22:59:54 PDT
From: [email protected] (Adam C. Engst)
Subject: [*] TidBITS#244/19-Sep-94
TidBITS#244/19-Sep-94
This week's issue begins with a number of MailBITS concerning
Anarchie 1.3.1 and several other Internet resources. It
continues with an article about Apple discontinuing the
PowerBook 540, commentary on the fallacies of the Windows95
name as the successor to Windows 4.0, and Part II of Tonya's
look at QuickDraw GX. Finally, we conclude with an article
about Peirce Software's Peirce Print Tools, a set of printing
extensions for use with QuickDraw GX.
Topics:
MailBITS/19-Sep-94
PowerBook 540 Discontinued
Chicago in 94? No, Windows95
Preliminary Practical Primer to QuickDraw GX, Part II
Peirce Print Tools
Reviews/19-Sep-94
[Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-244.etx; 30K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 12:14:09 -1000
From: [email protected] (William Modesitt)
Subject: [*] Time Track DB; for the Time Tracker application
This is a FREE runtime version of FileMaker Pro and a FileMaker Pro
template designed specifically for working with exported TimeTracker data.
With the template you can create weekly, monthly, categorized, and many
other types of reports from exported TimeTracker data.
TimeTracker is a time-tracking Macintosh application from Maui Software.
For more information on TimeTracker, send email to [email protected].
[Archived as /info-mac/app/time-tracker-db-fmpro.hqx; 553K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 12:00:54 -1000
From: [email protected] (William Modesitt)
Subject: [*] TimeTracker 2.1.2; keeps track of time as you work
Do you work or charge by the hour? If so, you'll love TimeTracker.
TimeTracker is a simple $25 time-tracking application for recording time
tasks on the Macintosh.
TimeTracker is useful for consultants, programmers, attorneys, printers, or
anyone who bills for time, or just wants a simple solution for keeping
track of time events.
TimeTracker by Maui Software.
email: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/time-tracker-212-demo.hqx; 334K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 13:17:49 -0500
From: [email protected] (Simon Kidd)
Subject: [*] tuner7-16; augments the System 7.5 Finder
This is a patch downloaded from AOL which does the following to System 7.5:
1. Add all possible command-key equivalents to the Finder menu (19 of
them).
2. Make an alias that has the same name as the original file, so you can
put the original file and the alias at the same place without the name
conflict.
3. Add colors to the standard system alert icons.
4. Speed up mouse moving speed.
5. Enable Keyboard Menu in the Finder menu (form previous freeware "KBMenu
enabler).
6. Change all folders to colorful 3-D folders (total of 76 folders & icons).
7. You can choose individual options for all enhancements.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/tuner7-16x.hqx; 196K]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 20:01:52 +0059 (EDT)
From: Peanut Software
Subject: [*] UULite v1.7 Release for the Macintosh
I am pleased to announce the release of UULite version 1.7 for the
Macintosh. UULite is the fastest, most powerful and easiest to use
smart uudecoder available for the Macintosh.
UULite is a highly optimized, single-pass, disk based uudecoder/
encoder. Because it's disk based, it's never necessary to
adjust its memory partition to handle any file -- no matter how
large.
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/uu-lite-17.hqx; 229K]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 12:04:19 -0500
From: [email protected] (Shawn Leclaire)
Subject: [*] VSEPRplex 1.1 Demo; molecular modeling software
I have recently founded a software company that creates and
distributes new and innovative Math and Science software for Macintosh
and Windows. The company is called Logos Software and is located in
Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The company is made up of three university
students (all attending Queen's University in Kingston).
The program, entitled VSEPRplex (pronounced
'ves-per-plex') is a 3-D molecular modelling set for Mac, Power Mac and
Windows. I think you will find our package very interesting even if
chemistry is not your forte.
Shawn Leclaire, Co-founder
Logos Software
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/vsepr-plex-11-demo.hqx; 119K]
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Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 16:27:47 CST
From: [email protected]
Subject: .MOD files on a Mac
Hello there everyone. I am seeking a program that will play .MOD (Amiga
format) files on a Macintosh. I have some Blues Brothers files that are
recorded in this format and I tried playing them with SoundApp and SoundMachine
but neither worked very well. SoundApp played them, but didn't convert them
as one contiguous file. Instead, everything came out in pieces. SoundMachine
played them, but at the wrong sampling rate and the output wasn't recognisable
at all.
I guess then that I am also seeking a program that will convert these into
Sys 7 .snd files as well. Any one have any ideas? Please e-mail me at the
address indicated. TIA.
------------------------------
Date: 18 Sep 94 09:33:09 EDT
From: Robert Warner
Subject: AppleTalk Always ON??
In Info-Mac #118, Pete Jones ([email protected]) asked:
>Currently I have a Mac with a blown modem port. So I use my
>printer port for both modem and Appletalk use. Typically, I'll
>boot the Mac and work for a while, print a few things, then
>use Chooser to turn off Appletalk. Then I can use the modem
>after switching cables.
>
>Ugly, but it works. Problem, though: if I power down the computer
>with Appletalk off, it comes back up with it off. Then, to print, I
>have to use Chooser to turn Appletalk back on and have to reboot.
>
>So: Is there a way to change Appletalk so that it always is *ON*
>at boot time, regardless of it's configuration when the machine was
>powered down?
I have two suggestions:
APS (800-723-2994) has a Switch Cable (Catalog #41769 - $34.00) that will
permit switching the printer or modem to the printer port (without shutting
down). Not as ugly as physically switching cables. I use it all the time to
switch my modem or printer to the modem port because I'm using the printer port
for AppleTalk. Works like a charm!
There is also shareware ($5.00) called AppleTalk-On which will keep AppleTalk
in memory and permit turning it off or on without shutting down. It does some
other tricks as well. I frankly hesitate to recommend it because it gave me
some problems (freezes at startup and shutdown) but those may have been caused
by the particular configuration of my machine. My problems were solved by
simply removing it. It's available on AOL and probably other places. The author
is Jon Pugh ([email protected] or Applelink: JONPUGH).
Hope that helps.
Bob Warner
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 12:46:03 -0800
From: [email protected] (Kee Nethery +1 510 843 6140)
Subject: ARA, MacTCP, MacPPP and the Internet. (A)
>Is it possible to use Apple Remote Access for access to the Internet, using
>MacTCP and MacPPP? or how else can it be done?
ARA and MacTCP on your Mac, an ARA server with MacIP gateway on the other
end and you have a connection that supports both AppleTalk and IP. Most ARA
servers also have MacUP gateway functionality. Whether it is activated and
available for use is up to your network administrator.
Kee Nethery
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 19:13:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Kieran O'Connor"
Subject: A Thesis on Word or Claris?
Hi all,
My wife will be starting to work on her thesis shortly. She is an Economist
so her thesis will include a lot of charts and tables.
Up till now she has used Wordperfect and Lotus (DOS) but she will do most
of her work at home and would prefer to use the Mac. She likes clarisworks
a lot--especially the ability to put in tables, etc.
We have both Word and Claris for the Mac--and she'd like to know, for
those of you with experience in this area--which would be easier for her
to use for here thesis. It would need to be able to put in tables etc,
but I guess those could be created in Claris Database. how well does
claris deal with Lotus DOS?
Any thoughts on this topic?
Since it might not be completely relevant to the rest of the group,
please send her mail directly to: [email protected]
Thanks.
Kieran O'Connor
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Syracuse, N.Y. USA
------------------------------
Date: 18 Sep 94 11:32:57 EDT
From: Hans Kroeger
Subject: Changing the driver on removables (Q)
I have formatted a dozen or so Syquest cardridges using
"Apple HD SC Setup 3.0".
I read an article explaining that the drivers being installed with "Apple HD
SC Setup" and most others do not fully support the new SCSII Bus Manager being
used in the Power PC versions of the Mac.
I learned that the driver from the "FWB Hard Disk Toolkit 1.51" does fully
support the new Macs.
Question: Do I have to reformat all Syquest cardridges in order to update the
drivers with FWB HDT 1.51 or can I do the update without reformatting and with
all data being left on the cardridge untouched ?
Thank you all for your help !
Hans Kroeger
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: 19 Sep 1994 20:53:55 -0500
From: [email protected] (Samuel Jones)
Subject: debuging key
can any one tell where the debuging key for the mac lcIII is at. is it
the same os extensions off. leave e-mail [email protected]
------------------------------
Date: 18 Sep 94 10:34:49 EDT
From: Hans Kroeger
Subject: Duo 280c on multiple Docks (Q)
I am about to get a new Duo 280c which I will be using on two different docks
with different environments and different settings for automatically mounting
volumes on the net etc.....:
Questions: Do I have to reconfigure my Duo with all kinds of settings for
monitors, printers, volumes on the LAN, protocols, etc.... when I change docks
(once per day) ?
If yes which tools are available to simplify this process ?
Below is a table indicating the different environments:
| Dock-
------------------------------
Date: 18 Sep 94 10:37:54 EDT
From: Hans Kroeger
Subject: Duo 280c on multiple Docks (Q)
I am about to get a new Duo 280c which I will be using on two different docks
with different environments and different settings for automatically mounting
volumes on the net etc.....:
Questions: Do I have to reconfigure my Duo with all kinds of settings for
monitors, printers, volumes on the LAN, protocols, etc.... when I change docks
(once per day) ?
If yes which tools are available to simplify this process ?
Below is a table indicating the different environments:
| Dock-1 Dock-2
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Monitor | 20" color 17" color
Network | Ethertalk, DECnet, TCP/IP LocalTalk, Modem
Printer | Laser over Ethernet DeskWriter over LocalTalk
Startup | Partitions, MS-Mail, Shared Disks Partitions only
Background | automatic Norton backup over DECnet Norton backup to Syquest
Please (!!!) provide me with any tips, tricks and hints available.
If there is interest I will summarise it in the Digest .....
Thank you all for your help !
Hans Kroeger
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 94 07:53:03 EST
From: [email protected] ( Daniel J. Hofferth (317)230-4791/Allison Engine
Company)
Subject: EasyView to read aloud (R) (not PlainTalk!)
Responding to:
> Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 05:47:31 -0700 (PDT)
> From: John Thoo
> Subject: EasyView to read aloud (Q)
>
> I use Akif Eyler's excellent EasyView 2.4 to read TidBITS and the
> info-mac digest. Reading and browsing is very time consuming for me,
> though, and I was wondering if anyone knew if EasyView can _read aloud_
> to me if I installed the appropriate speech software. (I thought I'd
> avoid downloading the rather large Apple PlainTalk---is that what it's
> called, anyway?---package just to learn that EasyView cannot read.)
> [...]
I know this is NOT the subject of your question, but....
Wait! Don't download PlainTalk for this job. PlainTalk is Apple's
speech recognition software, and yes... it is huge. You want the
Text-to-speech manager and either Macintalk 2 or Macintalk Pro. Either
Macintalk provides voice to the Mac, and the text-to-speech manager
converts... text-to-speech(!)... and sends it to whichever Macintalk
you have loaded.
Macintalk 2 is smaller, but the quality of speech is so poor that I
find it virtually impossible to understand it if I'm not reading along.
Macintalk Pro requires more resources, but the quality of speech is
realistically useable as an eyes-off reader. Don't know the details
of requirements for either one off-hand... sorry.
I came across all of these packages a while back on Apple's new
www site(s).
[Is it me? Or should PlainTalk have been called "PlainListen" to
cut down on this confusion?]
Dan.
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Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 20:23:17 -0500
From: [email protected] (Eric Hoffmann)
Subject: Eudora Scripting - CCL files + Calypso (A)
CM> Eudora's scripting language isn't powerful enough to do this, but
CM> Simon Frasier University has developed a patch to Eudora that adds
CM> more powerful scripting.
There is another approach which is suggested at the back of the Eudora
manual. You can start with any ARA file (CCL file) and make the necessary
changes for your brand of modem, which would typically include enabling
compression and hardware flow control. Then you add the commands necessary
to navigate into your POP server. Working with a program such as ZTerm will
give you a good idea of what is required. When your script is finished, you
add the Calypso Comm ToolBox tool and the Apple Serial Tool to your
extensions folder.
You are then ready to go. The advantages to this approach are that you can
quickly take each new release of Eudora, make *minor* ResEdit changes
depending on your site, and begin using it immediately since your script
stays the same.
Here at the U. of Chicago we have a complicated setup that necessitates
using either SFU's Eudora version or the CCL + Calyspo approach. I recently
wrote such a CCL script for this site and will happily send it to anyone
who wants to see it. I find it much easier to make a few minor changes to
Eudora than to have to wait for a new SFU version to come out and then
modify that.
You will need some CCL reference manual (Inside AppleLink or ARA) and a
working knowledge of modem commands.
- Eric Hoffmann
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 20:56:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: [email protected] (Nancy Schneider)
Subject: Export of hw/sw from USA (A)
[email protected] (Kee Nethery +1 510 843 6140) wrote:
>>---
>>"The following manufacturers prohibit exportation of their products
>>outside the United States:
>>
>>ACIUS, ALADDIN, ALDUS, ADOBE, AMTEX, APPLE, ASD SOFTWARE, ASHTON-TATE,
[snip]
>>VIRTUS."
>>---
>
>Can you say munitions act? Not all of these but quite a few of them have
>compression algorithms that are considered encryption algorithms by the
>government and thus they cannot be exported.
>
>Others I have no idea why they cannot be exported. Possibly due to
>distribution agreements with distributors outsode the USA.
>
>Kee Nethery
I too am planning an overseas move and have concerns about taking my
software with me. Many software licenses point to the U.S. Export
Administratin Act prohibiting shipping. I emailed Mac guru Andy Ihnatko
(MacUser columnist, Macquarium author, among others) to get his
thoughts. While he is by no means a legal expert, he ventured to guess
that many companies were concerned primarily about resale when it comes
to the average Joe/Jane user.
With that in mind, I wrote to a couple of companies including FWB and
Delrina, both listed above. In my letters I specifically stated that
I have no intention of selling my software; I just want to use it like I
do in the U.S.
>From Mr. Alex Lau, Customer Service Manager at FWB, I got this [speedy]
response. It pretty much confirms what Andy said:
''I cannot speak for other companies, but I can tell you this: The
note in FWB's End-User Software License Agreement is for restricting
export purposes for resale. It does not restrict transportation of
the software for personal use.
''Neither the CD-ROM TookKit nor the Hard Disk ToolKit Personal
Edition software that you have includes encryption, as our full-
featured Hard Disk ToolKit does, so there is no export restriction.
''As long as you have no intention of reselling the software overseas,
you will not have a problem.''
I have yet to hear from Delrina. I intend to write to a few other companies
but expect similar replies.
Hope this helps anyone.
Nancy Schneider
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: 19 Sep 94 14:06:19 EDT
From: Hans Kroeger
Subject: FAXsilitate on GV Power Port (Q)
Simple Question. I use FAXsilitate with my PSI Modem in my PB180.
Question: when I switch to my new Duo 280c with a GV PowerPort Mercury modem
can I just go on using FAXsilitate or do I have to use the Fax SW
being delivered with the new modem ?
Thanks for your help!
Hans Kroeger
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 13:40:24 -0500
From: [email protected] (David F. Zavadsky)
Subject: Forgetful Classic IIs
I'm having a problem with a couple of Classic IIs. Here are the symptoms:
* On restart, the date is always August 27, 1959.
* The computers can't print, because they won't remember the
Chooser selection.
Any help would be appreciated! The Classic IIs are both running System 7.1
with System Update 3.0, and the printer in question is an AppleTalk
ImageWriter. Please email any info to me personally, and I'll generate a
summary for later posting to I-M.
--Dave
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 16:34:50 -0700
From: Alex Metcalf
Subject: Give me a font and win a prize!
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if someone could make me a 36 point bitmap from the
Monaco truetype font. I guess that most font programs can do that. I need
the bitmap in the next few days (Tuesday or Wednesday, 20th or 21st).
To inspire people to help me out, I'm offering a free, full working
version of my Prince of Persia cheat extension to the first person to send
me the bitmap by email! Even if you don't want the cheats, help me out.
Alex
--
Alex Metcalf, Best Before Yesterday
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 09:43:36 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Neil Schulman, emeritus"
Subject: Help a student, please!
Hi, I'm a student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (go Vols!) and
I'm doing a marketing research project on Aldus Corp. from 1985-1988. I
need information on such things as competitors, financial statements (public)
and any employee insight would be wonderful! If anyone can help me out
or point me in the right direction to find this information, please send
me email!
AOL: N Schulman
Delphi: NWCS
Internet: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Thank you!
Neil Schulman, maker of the since renamed Crystal Ball... and others.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 94 10:03:40 +0100
From: Robert Rancans
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V12 #123
>From: [email protected] (Brian W. Wolf)
>Subject: Pagemaker drop offs
>
> One of our networked macs is printing ads in pagemaker 4.2, and it
>drops things off. It's not consistant, one time it will drop off a
>headline, another time it'll drop off art, it's driving me nuts!
> Any ideas?
This happened to me a couple of years ago - it turned out to be a screen
saver kicking in as PM was printing - sorry can't remember which one - its
too long ago - try changing yours if you use one
Cheers
Robert
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 20 Sep 1994 09:00:07 -0400 (EDT)
From: "DAVID B. CARR"
Subject: Info On Used Powerbooks Wanted
Info on used powerbooks wanted
I am trying to get my hands on a powerbook, as it has become very obvious that
I need one for my job. However, my job is being a graduate student, so you can
imagine I do not have money flowing out of my pockets to buy a new machiene. I
am interested in finding a used one (or a really great deal on a new one) but I
don't know where to look. The classified ads are not much help and none of the
stores that lease powerbooks have any that they will sell. Any ideas on where
I might find a good used one or an inexpensive new one?
Many thanks in advance!
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 05:46:42 -0700
From: Alex Metcalf
Subject: LC630, read all about it
Hi everyone,
Well, I recently bought an LC630, and I thought I'd relay my
experiences in case anyone was thinking of buying this Mac.
Overall, the Mac is great: it's really fast (I was on an LC475
before, but the speed improvement is noticable), and the fact that it
doesn't have actual Video RAM doesn't seem to slow down screen redraws that
much. It came with a cheap extended keyboard (the 'design' keyboard) in the
same box as the computer. Unfortunately, my keyboard arrived with some keys
broken off, so I got it replaced.
I bought it because it's the cheapest (new) Mac you can get in the
UK which has a built-in CD-ROM drive. It's the caddy-less version, and it
works really well (extremely fast for accessing audio CD tracks). The Mac
has a built-in infrared sensor, but it doesn't come with a remote control:
anyone know if you can get a remote control to operate the audio CD
software?
The software configuration with it is really... weird. It has
System 7.1.2P, which I thought was for Performas only. Obviously not. It
came with QuickTime 2, which I thought wasn't even released yet (I got the
Mac 3 weeks ago)! There's some energy saving control panels, and it appears
to be capable of setting times to turn itself both off and on. I guess you
could make it into an expensive alarm clock by setting it (on startup) to
play some music.
The memory control panel says it's an alpha version,which is a bit worrying. However, so far so good (read: no crashes).
*All* software I've tried works without problems. I haven't tried
any SCSI software since I know it won't work (like Norton Utils 2).
However, it has good compatibility, and none of the problems that AV Macs
and Power Macs have with some software, notably games. Using RAM Doubler
1.5 I'm now up to 16 megs of memory. Kudos to Connetix for avoiding
non-SCSI disk problems (but don't use any RAM Doubler version less than 1.5
on an LC630).
The only compatibility problem I've found is between the video
software (for the card I don't have
and HyperCard. In HyperCard,option-tab toggles the tools palette. Unfortunately, this also seems to be
the key combination to activate the TV software. Oh well.
So... lots of disk space, fast machine, CD-ROM, and good expansion
capabilities for a pretty good price. I'm happy.
Alex
--
Alex Metcalf, Best Before Yesterday
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 05:42:33 -0700
From: Alex Metcalf
Subject: LC630 questions
I recently bought an LC630 (great machine, BTW), and I have a few
questions I need answered:
o Do I need to install System Update 3 on my LC630? It came with
System 7.1.2P. I thought it might be in ROM, but I realised it couldn't
be when I saw that the open and save dialogs use the old style of icons.
o Is Norton Utilities 3 compatible with IDE drives? If not, does anyone
know if Symantec plans to make it compatible in a future version?
Alex
--
Alex Metcalf, Best Before Yesterday
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 12:01:40 +0200
From: [email protected] (Jon Kleiser)
Subject: Lime demo, Thanks everybody!
Thanks to everybody helping me get hold of the demo version of Lime, the
promising new (for me) music notation program.
First, Scott ([email protected]) made me aware of that the name of the
program that had been uploaded to sumex-aim was not "midi-score" (as listed
in Info-Mac Digest V12 #116), but rather "limedemo".
After having downloaded LimeDem2.15 from /info-mac/snd/util, I wanted to
know if this was the latest version. Then David Michael Cottle
([email protected]) e-mailed me with 2.28 attached, writing ...
> 2.28 is the most recent stable version. We've been held up on
> developing the Mac version by a Windows version. They have
> just finished it so they are now turning back to a list of
> features I've wanted included for nearly a year, so there should
> be a new version soon with lots of new features. The most
> recent release, however, is 2.28.
According to the DemoMan.txt file ...
> Please send Email to [email protected] if you have questions or comments
> about Lime.
>
> Distribution (cost info) of Lime is handled through:
>
> Electronic Courseware Systems
> 1210 Lancaster Drive
> Champaign, IL 61821
> (217) 359-7099
> 1-800-832-4965
> FAX 359-6578
Then Jodie Varner, ECS, sent me this kind offer ...
> If you would like to get a copy of the latest [demo] version, send
> me your current mailing address and I will send one via air mail.
> Current cost of Lime is $295 (US) plus shipping and handling.
Thanks again to everybody! I look forward to see what Lime can do, and how
well.
Sincerely,
Jon Kleiser
Norway
------------------------------
Date: 19 Sep 1994 16:00:26 GMT
From: [email protected] (Tobias Kuipers)
Subject: Macintosh and Linus
[email protected] writes:
>I am aware of efforts underway to port the Linux (freeware Unix) operating
>system to the Mac environment; Linux is already ported to Intel-based
>machines. Do the issues of porting Linux to a Mac change with the
>Power PC? I.e., does the PowerPC's ability to run windows programs
>also give it the ability to install Linux for use under the Power PC
>environment?
Linux was _written_ for Intel based PCs, so there is no porting necessary.
(Unless you really want to, of course).
There appears to be a version of Linux ported to the PowerMac, but since I
don't have one, I don't know how good it works. It _does_ work however, but the
last I heard was that X-windows still needed porting.
There is a BSD for the mac (probably called MacBSD) that's supposed to work on
non PowerMacs (68030 and up).
I'm sorry I can't give you an ftp site, but you should be able to find it using
archie.
cheers,
Tobias
--
[email protected] -University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands
[email protected] -Netherlands Cancer Institute
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 21:24:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: [email protected] (Nancy Schneider)
Subject: Mac universality
Hello Netters-
A few questions on two different subjects:
1. Do 'Accelerated for the PowerMac' and 'PowerMac Native' mean the same
thing?
2. What's the difference between Macs sold in the U.S. and Macs sold
over-seas, specifically in the Philippines? My concern is whether
or not I can take a Mac bought in the U.S. and plug it into a wall in
the Philippines and vice versa: whether one bought in the Philippines
can be plugged into a U.S. outlet. I'm pretty sure that the
Philippines and the U.S. are use differnet voltages. (I'm not an
electrical expert, so forgive me if my terms are incorrect.) I have
a 1600 watt converter with adaptors for plugs of various countries.
Also, will my software (licensed U.S.) be able to run on a Mac bought
in the Philippines, i.e. is the system software which comes with any
new Mac universal? I heard something about system software
distributed in non-English speaking countries having some feature
disabled, I forget which. Voice-recognition? But that feature's not
important to me. Any other system software differences?
Replies can be posted to info-mac or emailed directly to me. Thanks
in advance for your knowledge.
Nancy Schneider
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 09:07:37 +0200
From: [email protected]
Subject: motd on SE's and classics
Hai net
does anybody know a version or patch or work around
to get motd (message of to day) going on an se and a classic.
It crashes on thos machines.
We have got it going on cx'en ci's se-30 lc's etc.
thanks in advange
eric visser system manager rivo-dlo ijmuiden netherlands
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Date: 18 Sep 94 10:35:09 EDT
From: Hans Kroeger
Subject: MS Mail compatible with Norton Backup ? (Q)
I had three crashes recently which make me believe that MS Mail client 3.0 and
Norton Backup 2.0 may not like each other.
I am running a Quadra 700 with System 7.1 + System Update 3.0.
I recently installed Norton Backup which is automatically called up at the
same time every day by its scheduler.
It happened 3 times last week that I found my Quadra with the Pyro Screensaver
image frozen. After booting I realised that the Norton Backup was due and MS
Mail was displaying a message indicating that a new mail had arrived.....
Any idea ?
Thanks for your help!
Hans Kroeger
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Date: 18 Sep 94 10:35:00 EDT
From: Hans Kroeger
Subject: MS Word 6 format (Q)
I just learned that MS Word 6 files on the Mac use the same data format as
Winword 6 on a PC.
Question 1: Does MS Word 6 on the Mac read MS Word 5.1 files without
conversion ?
Question 2: Does MS Word 5.1 read MS Word 6 files on the Mac without
conversion ?
TIA for your answeres !
Hans Kroeger
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 1994 13:57:30 UTC+0200
From: Pedro Jordano
Subject: Orange Micro PC cards
Does anyone know the address/fax no./e-mail address of Orange Micro Inc.,
the makers of the MS-DOS coprocessor cards for the Mac? By the way, anyone
has experience with the real performance of these cards on PowerMacs?
thanks in advance,
Pedro
Pedro Jordano
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Date: Tue, 20 Sep 1994 09:00:47 +0200
From: [email protected] (John Williams)
Subject: Postscript file generation killed off by Apple with Quickdraw GX?
In issue 244 of Tidbits, I read the following :
"Especially since options for printing to an EPS or PostScript file
have disappeared, it seems that an important use of PDDs will be
for bringing files to service bureaus - if you preserve the fonts
in the PDD, the bureau won't require the fonts in order to output
the job. It will be interesting to see how the PDDs will affect or
compete with Adobe Acrobat, Common Ground, and Replica, all of
which do much the same thing."
Can this be true? Will it no longer be possible to 'print' to a postscript
file? If so, I think that Apple are shooting themselves in the foot as
postscript files are an established standard in the world of TCP/IP and
UNIX. I get increasing amounts of documentation as .ps files that I ftp
and then shoot to my printer and with laserwriter 8.x, I can easily produce
the same kind of documentation and distribute it to my colleagues that use
UNIX or windows platforms. Is this feature really killed off, or is it
just back to option command K again?
John Williams
INRA Station de Recherches Avicoles, Centre de Recherches de Tours, 37380
Nouzilly, France
Tel (33) 47 42 78 47 Fax/telecopie (33) 47 42 77 78
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Date: Sun, 18 Sep 94 17:50:13 EDT
From: "Allan M. Bloom"
Subject: PowerMac/PowerPeek (C)
Folk, I just downloaded PowerPeek from ZMac, and strange things
happened. They may be due to my "hybrid" system, a Q650 with PPC
Upgrade card, System 7.1.2
First aside: PowerPeek is this month's ZMac Exclusive. It can not be
posted to any service for wholesale distribution. I and other ZMac
members may share it with our close personal friends. PowerPeek is an
extension (which puts a red/green "native light" on the menu bar) and
an application (that tells you about naughty non-native-patching stuff).
First off, the "native light" was almost always red, with flashes of
green during some native-app operations. Red, of course, means I am
in the dread 68020 emulation mode. Speed about that of a IIci. Without
even the benefit of the IIci's FPU.
Second aside: If you pay for Software FPU 3, you get a PPC-friendly
version back in the mail. It *mostly* fools Excel 4 into thinking there
is an FPU. Sometimes not. Shutdown and restart to get Excel to launch.
May be an extension conflict. I haven't had time to check. Durned day
job interferes with useful work.
Secondly, PowerPeek Reporter griped about three pieces of Apple system
software: Macintosh Easy Open 1.0.4, File Sharing Extension 7.1, and
QuickTIme 1.6.2. It also added BackSplash II and The Grouch to the list.
Just for the heck of it, I knocked down those extensions and restarted.
PowerPeek Reporter died on a Type 4 error. I restored Quicktime, and the
app worked again.
As I understand it, the QuickTime Powerplug is supposed to make QT PPC-
friendly, but PowerPeek sure didn't show it. And *needed* QT for some
reason.
Knocking down everything but Apple system software, the "native light"
showed almost constantly red with all my "fat" or "PPC Only" apps.
The almost-constant red light was so depressing that I knocked down
PowerPeek. If PowerPeek is accurate, nothing I can do will let that 601
chip run at full speed.
I'll try it again when I get System 7.5 next week.
I had heard from colleagues who had either bought or been given 6100's
that performance was not impressive. I wasn't surprised. The freeware
distributed by our Comp Center is uniformly 68k-only. I had hoped that
gathering fat or PPC-only apps (on my own, from the net or commercial)
would show the screaming PowerMac that has been promised. Not so far.
Al Bloom, Virginia Tech
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 20:42:37 -0500
From: [email protected] (Mel E. Martinez)
Subject: QuickDraw GX -> PS file?
According to Tonya Engst's article in Tidbits #244, QuickDraw GX will does
not allow for producing postscript files.
Is this true?
What is the recommended mechanism for producing postscript files in the QD
GX paradigm for those of us who need them?
Also, in part 1 of the article (TB #243) she mentions that each GX printer
must have a desktop icon created and that these only work IF they are kept
on the desktop.
Is this for real? I generally print to several different printers. I do
NOT want to have to have a stinkin' icon for each of them on my desktop!
Why on earth didn't apple implement them such that you could put them
anywhere?
Will the utility DropZone allow moving them to another place?
The more I learn about QD GX, the more I'm beginning to wonder about how
much real thought went into the interface. I just recieved my Sys7.5 CD,
but I am not particularly interested in installing GX until I get answers
to the above questions.
Any info is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mel Martinez
The Johns Hopkins University
Dept. of Physics
[email protected]
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Date: 16 Sep 1994 14:06:48 -0000
From: [email protected] (Dave Votaw)
Subject: Quicktime MIDI Instruments?
A few people have posted MIDI files for use with QuickTime 2.0. Thanks, they
sound wonderful! Now I want to make my own. I have the sequencing software
and all that. But what instruments are available? How are they numbered?
The only documentation I can find says that "30 instruments are available."
Great. Can someone post a list?
Thanks!
--Dave Votaw, George Fox College
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 94 11:14:34 EDT
From: [email protected] (Kevin R Jackson)
Subject: Sharing Peripherals between Macs and PCs
I am looking for a solution for using Mac based SCSI peripherals on a
PC compatible via some type of network connection (i.e., Farallon's
Timbuktu). The peripherals I would like to use include a color scanner,
cd-rom drive, and external 88MB Syquest drive connected to an accelerated
Mac IIci with 20MB RAM. Has anyone had any experience sharing peripherals
like this in the past?
Thanks in advance
Kevin Jackson
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 09:22:26 +0100
From: [email protected]
Subject: Source code for SCANNER ?
Hallo,
I am looking for some (example) source code (Think Pascal ?) that
commands a scanner (flat one) to read (scan) and than receives that
scanned data.
Anyone out there ?
[email protected]
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Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 21:48:09 EDT
From: [email protected]
Subject: TCPack
Does anyone here know the program "TCPack" can be found, if it's here
or someplace else on the Internet or so on?
--Philip M. Lincoln
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Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 15:53:03 -0800
From: [email protected] (Carl Hansen)
Subject: Telnet and programing F-Keys
Does anyone know of a way to program the function keys in a telnet program.
I have been working with NCSA Telnet but now need to run a specialized
program that requires the function keys to be mapped to output specific
escape sequences.
I've looked all around but can't find anything. Any ideas where to look
would be helpful.
Thanks.
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Carl Hansen
La Sierra University
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 17 Sep 1994 12:19:40 -0700
From: [email protected] (Ken Taylor)
Subject: The Folder from Hell
I have a nasty folder that's made a home on my hard drive for the past
couple of months. When I try to delete it, I get a message telling me that
it contains i tems in use. It is, however, empty. I've examined it with
MacTools 7.25. I examined it with the newer MacTools. I've run Norton. I've
run SUM. I've rebuit the desktop. I've tried looking at it with ResEdit, but
was unable to do so because it is a folder. I've held down the option key as
I've tried to delete it. I've tried booting with a floppy and then deleting
it. Any idea about why this is happening and what I can do to correct the
problem?
-Ken
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 1994 16:24:07 -0600 (CST)
From: [email protected]
Hi. Is it possible to redirect the video output
from an LC 575 from the 14" sony monitor to
an overhead projection panel?
If so, how is this accomplished?
Further, can the LC 575 video output be redirected to
a regular TV? If so, how and is a device called AVER key
involved?
Thanks very much for any info. I've heard that the LC 630
has no problem redirecting video but the LC 575 does because
the LC 575 is "all-in-one" re monitor and cpu.
Thanks for any clarifications. Cheers, Marsh
internet: [email protected]
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