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Info-Mac Digest Wed, 21 Jun 00 Volume 17 : Issue 102
Today's Topics:
[*] * Virtual Composer 2.1d1
[*] File Buddy 5.3.7J - Japanese Version
[*] FTP QuoEdit mini 1.0.1
[*] Master Spell 4.2 68K
[*] Master Spell 4.2 PPC
[*] MI Convert 2.6 68k
[*] MI Convert 2.6 PPC
[*] music notation (AW6)
[*] music notation update (AppleWorks 5)
[*] MusiCatalog: Data Management (Music collection tracking)
[*] NetBackup 2.0 Demo
[*] NotePad Deluxe 2.0 - Exclusive notepad with many features
[*] Print Forwarder.sit
[*] Tess 1.03 68K - Symmetric Drawing Program
[*] Tess 1.03 PPC - Symmetric Drawing Program
[*] YP Reflection 1.0.3 (physics simulation software)
[*] YP Reflexion (french version, physics simulation software)
can't get scanner to work with ibook
iMac hesitation
iMac Hesitation - summary
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Doctor Morpheus
To:
Subject: [*] * Virtual Composer 2.1d1
Guys,
if and when you can, please upload the latest version of Virtual
Composer, 2.1d1, which now features Musical Instruments and is much
smaller in size.
Thanx much
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/virtual-composer-21d11.hqx; 460 K]
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Date: 21 Jun 2000
From: [email protected]
To:
Subject: [*] File Buddy 5.3.7J - Japanese Version
This is the Japanese version of the File Buddy package.
File Buddy is quite simply the best utility available for working with
files and folders on your Macintosh. First released more than six years
ago, it has been continually enhanced, improved, and supported since
that time.
*View and edit a wide range of file and folder information.
*Create droplet applications that automatically apply changes
to items dropped on them, including the contents of folders.
*Find files and folders using an extensive set of search criteria.
Enhance file searches with plug-ins that extend file search
capabilities. Conveniently perform a wide variety of actions on found
items. Make File Buddy your default file finding application using the
File Buddy CP control panel.
*Modify the names of multiple files at once. For example,
remove ".txt" from the names of a group of files.
*Use contextual menus to accomplish many tasks in a single
step. Contextual menus are supported on all versions of the Macintosh
operating systems.
*Create custom icons: from PICTs on the clipboard; from other
icons; for folders using a varitey of templates; with blank icons; using
only small icons.
*Create and manage aliases.
*Find empty files and folders, orphaned files, duplicate files,
broken aliases, and unused preference files.
*Automatically repair broken aliases
*Rebuild the desktop file.
*Move, delete, and copy files. Even copy invisible files and use the
Replace Different option to skipping copying files that already exist.
*Delete data and resource forks from files.
*Erase files and unused disk space.
*Create snapshots that can be used to track the changes on a
disk, such as files installed by an installer. Use snapshots to
uninstall applications.
Fixes in 5.3.7:
*Code has been added to prevent invalid saved window data from causing a
window to be created outside the monitor bounds.
*The sample string in the Rename dialog was not correct for the Delete option. Fixed.
*Balloon Help was not working in the Orhan Scan Options dialog. Fixed.
*The file type and creator of alises created by File Buddy were not being set correctly. Fixed.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-buddy-537-jp.hqx; 1655 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: "Lyomei Sakai"
To:
Subject: [*] FTP QuoEdit mini 1.0.1
"QuoEdit mini", a little version of plain text editor "QuoEdit", is
supposed to be used on small system of Mac OS 7 or later.
This tiny application is WorldScript savvy in editing and searching,
supports four levels of undo and redo for each document, and has many
shortcut keys.
The "mini" is created only as 68K version and it's free. Enjoy it.
Lyomei Sakai
[Archived as /info-mac/text/quo-edit-mini-101.hqx; 52 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer"
To:
Subject: [*] Master Spell 4.2 68K
Master Spell administers spelling drills using the Mac's Plaintalk
Text-to-Speech and features:
Features:
- Built-in test editor for custom tests
- Comprehensive individual scoring and history
- 33-level curriculum for all ages available to registered users
- Support for centralized files and settings on a Lab LAN
- Multiple review options with variable emphasis on troublers
- Mastery goal and certificate print-out
- Printing of Last Drill, Trouble Words, Graph and Drill Log
- Animated owl and hangman game
- Optional use of two-tier password system
- Multiple Class support and Class Editor
- Optional restrictions on pupil activities
- Anti-redundancy and alternate spellings
- Adjustable pronunciation and definitive clues
- Audible and visible comparison corrections
- Over 1,700 words included, 3,720 available to registered users
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-spell-42-68k.hqx; 1932 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer"
To:
Subject: [*] Master Spell 4.2 PPC
Master Spell administers spelling drills using the Mac's Plaintalk
Text-to-Speech and features:
Features:
- Built-in test editor for custom tests
- Comprehensive individual scoring and history
- 33-level curriculum for all ages available to registered users
- Support for centralized files and settings on a Lab LAN
- Multiple review options with variable emphasis on troublers
- Mastery goal and certificate print-out
- Printing of Last Drill, Trouble Words, Graph and Drill Log
- Animated owl and hangman game
- Optional use of two-tier password system
- Multiple Class support and Class Editor
- Optional restrictions on pupil activities
- Anti-redundancy and alternate spellings
- Adjustable pronunciation and definitive clues
- Audible and visible comparison corrections
- Over 1,700 words included, 3,720 available to registered users
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-spell-ppc-42.hqx; 2145 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Econ software
To:
Subject: [*] MI Convert 2.6 68k
MI Convert 2.6 _ English 68k
12/06/2000
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The Program:
- MI Convert 2.6 is a Metric / Imperial calculator & converter for
converting metric and imperial measurements in distance, length, weight,
capacity, temperature, velocity, square measurement and now circumference
calculations and conversions.
The Changes:
- Now with added written imperial text conversions down to 1/16 of an inch
and written weight conversions down to 1 dram.
- Added Circumference calculator and converter.
- MI Convert is available both as PPC and 68k applications.
- This is a shareware program with a free full 30 day tryout.
Requirements:
- Minimum OS 7.6.1
Compressed BinHex size:
- 839k
This program can be used on CD distribution.
Web: econsoftware.com/econ.html
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/mi-convert-26-68k.hqx; 974 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: econsoftware
To:
Subject: [*] MI Convert 2.6 PPC
MI Convert 2.6 _ English PPC
12/06/2000
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The Program:
- MI Convert 2.6 is a Metric / Imperial calculator & converter for
converting metric and imperial measurements in distance, length, weight,
capacity, temperature, velocity, square measurement and now circumference
calculations and conversions.
The Changes:
- Now with added written imperial text conversions down to 1/16 of an inch
and written weight conversions down to 1 dram.
- Added Circumference calculator and converter.
- MI Convert is available both as PPC and 68k applications.
- This is a shareware program with a free full 30 day tryout.
Requirements:
- Minimum OS 7.6.1
Compressed BinHex size:
- 936k
This program can be used on CD distribution.
Web: econsoftware.com/econ.html
-- End.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/mi-convert-26-ppc.hqx; 1148 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: James Tummins
To:
Subject: [*] music notation (AW6)
This is an update to the original Music Notation templates and libraries.
Music Notation uses a combination of templates and libraries for creating
music documents in AppleWorks 6. (This version only works with AppleWorks
6. If using AppleWorks 5, look for "Music Notation (AW5 update)".)
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/music-notation-aw6.hqx; 197 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: James Tummins
To:
Subject: [*] music notation update (AppleWorks 5)
This update to the music notation template and libraries that were
originally created for AppleWorks 4. This version was created by (and for)
AppleWorks 5.
This update is only affects the libraries. Additional music notation symbols
have been added. The available symbols are by no means all that exist, but
instead or some of the most popular ones. Many of the others may be created
using the AppleWorks drawing or text tools.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/music-notation-aw5-update.hqx; 47 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Phantasmic Studio
To:
Subject: [*] MusiCatalog: Data Management (Music collection tracking)
Take charge of your music collection! Easily organize all your CD's, tapes, records and music videos. Powerful and intuitive features that you won t find anywhere else make MusiCatalog your ideal library companion.
Here are some of the many features:
* Powerful sorting
* Enter names First-Last and sort them by Last-First
* Option to ignore "A" "An" and "The" in beginning
* Enter all kinds of info, like Catalog Number, Producer, songs, lyrics, additional musician credits, where and when you purchased, SPARS code, notes, and much more
* Unique Basic/Graphical list views
* Generate HTML automatically with preset color schemes, or customize your page. Page can be grouped alphabetically so you can skip to different sections. View a sample of this.
* You can enter album artwork and a sound bite for the album or any song
* Print in various formats
* Customizable fields
* Store your music wish list, music club info, favorite music web sites, and lots more
* Stats report tells you your disc, tape, vinyl, and video total as well as other useful information
* Mark entries for later retrieval
* Keep track of all discs in your high capacity CD changer
* Tracking number
* Colored graphics provide feedback on the condition of your media or your rating
* Automated backup feature
* Free tech support
* Integrated, searchable help system
[Archived as /info-mac/data/musicatalog-371.hqx; 3413 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Brian Sheafer
To:
Subject: [*] NetBackup 2.0 Demo
inquiries to:
[email protected]
www.svmac.com
Summary and Features:
NetBackup 2.0 was written as a complete data backup utility for the Macintosh
and small Macintosh networks. It is written in HyperTalk, the
scripting language
of HyperCard.
*NetBackup 2.0 can copy individual files, and complete folders, very quickly to
almost any mounted volume such as external tape/cartridge drives, external hard
drives, or any other designated networked volume.
*NetBackup 2.0 can automatically or manually mount** and unmount networked
volumes either on an AppleTalk or Ethernet network.
*NetBackup 2.0 can do scheduled** backups so backups can be performed when
computer usage is at its minimum. It can also be configured to quit when the
backup session is complete.
*NetBackup 2.0 keeps an ongoing extensive log file, both within the application
and in a text file located on the desktop.
** Registered Versions Only.
Requirements:
*Any Macintosh with version 7.1 or later
*HyperCard or the HyperCard Player version 2.3.5 or greater
(earlier versions may work, but 2.3.5 or greater is highly recommended)
*At least 6MB of free RAM. Please allocate _at least_ 2mb to HyperCard
*Any external drive that can be mounted. Floppies work but are not
recommended.
License and Registration Information:
NetBackup 2.0 is not free, it is Shareware. You are permitted to
use NetBackup
for 30 days and then are required to register. Registration for
NetBackup 2.0 is
$20.00US. Upon receipt of registration fees, a registration key will
be sent to
you via email or postal mail (*please allow sufficient time for processing).
This registration key will disable the shareware notice and enable
the scheduling
and mounting (network) features of NetBackup 2.0. Registered users will also be
********** ABSTRACT CROPPED **********
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/net-backup-20.hqx; 470 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: "Andreas Rydh, Ibrium HB"
To:
Subject: [*] NotePad Deluxe 2.0 - Exclusive notepad with many features
I give permission for our program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
NotePad Deluxe 2.0 (English version)
NotePad Deluxe is a fast, powerful, multi-purpose notepad for Macintosh.
It is distributed as shareware $25. NotePad Deluxe 2.0 is a major new
version with a lot of new features.
Most users will find the new page browser with extensive drag and drop
useful. We have also added find with replace, local/global text formats,
quick-find, labels, lock, a floating database palette, context menus, and
a useful tab ruler (real tabs) in the main window.
Powerusers will benefit from the new database file format, the many
internal improvements, the crash recovery system, and the possibility
to use multiple databases simultaneously.
NotePad Deluxe 2.0 finally has built-in encryption (Blowfish) and supports
spell checking through the Word Services system.
System Requirements: System 7.5 or later
http://www.ibrium.se/npd.html
Copyright ¨ 1996-2000 Ibrium HB
[Archived as /info-mac/text/notepad-deluxe-20.hqx; 1336 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Terry Mason
To:
Subject: [*] Print Forwarder.sit
Print Forwarder is an application which allows some non-networked printers to be
shared over a network. Minimum requirements: A network with at least two
Macintosh computers (all with 68020 processor or better, System 7.0 software or
later), at least one non-networkable printer. This initial release is Version
2.0. and is offered as Freeware. Feel free to include it on your archive CD if
you desire. I'll be listing this in the Mac:Utilities:Printers category at
download.cnet.com shortly.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/print-forwarder.hqx; 65 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Jeff Tupper / Pedagoguery Software Inc
To:
Subject: [*] Tess 1.03 68K - Symmetric Drawing Program
With Tess, you can quickly create attractive symmetric planar
illustrations. While you draw, Tess will automatically maintain the
symmetry group you have chosen; 11 rosette, all 7 frieze, and all 17
wallpaper groups are included. Illustrations may be saved using Tess
own cross-platform format or printed out using your own inkjet or
laser printer. Tess is shareware; unregistered copies are
fully-functional, but are for evaluation purposes only until
registered. Tess has an English and a French interface
Recent changes: (changes since 1.02)
* The "Cut", "Copy", "Paste", "Clear", and "Select All" menu items
can now be used with objects.
* Regular polygons and polylines are now available. After you have
created an n-sided polygon (or polyline), Tess will automatically
maintain the Dn symmetry group as you edit the object. You can
control which symmetry group is maintained by using the new "Reduce
Symmetries..." menu item in the "Object" menu.
* Objects hierarchies can now be put together and taken apart using
the "Group" and "Ungroup" menu items in the "Object" menu.
* An option to "Adjust the scale and position of the illustration
each time the window is resized" has been added to the preferences.
* A window which displays information on how to use the various tools
in the tool window can be brought up using the new "Tool Tips" menu
item in the Help menu. The same information can also be brought up by
hovering over a tool in the tool window.
Tess 1.03 68K requirements: System 6.0.5, 2M RAM.
Please send any questions, comments, or other feedback to us at
[email protected]. The Tess web site starts at http://www.peda.com/tess
The included files may be redistributed via shareware CD-ROMs,
shareware ftp servers, and shareware web sites as long as they are
not modified in any way.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/tess-103-68k.hqx; 364 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Jeff Tupper / Pedagoguery Software Inc
To:
Subject: [*] Tess 1.03 PPC - Symmetric Drawing Program
With Tess, you can quickly create attractive symmetric planar
illustrations. While you draw, Tess will automatically maintain the
symmetry group you have chosen; 11 rosette, all 7 frieze, and all 17
wallpaper groups are included. Illustrations may be saved using Tess
own cross-platform format or printed out using your own inkjet or
laser printer. Tess is shareware; unregistered copies are
fully-functional, but are for evaluation purposes only until
registered. Tess has an English and a French interface
Recent changes: (changes since 1.02)
* The "Cut", "Copy", "Paste", "Clear", and "Select All" menu items
can now be used with objects.
* Regular polygons and polylines are now available. After you have
created an n-sided polygon (or polyline), Tess will automatically
maintain the Dn symmetry group as you edit the object. You can
control which symmetry group is maintained by using the new "Reduce
Symmetries..." menu item in the "Object" menu.
* Objects hierarchies can now be put together and taken apart using
the "Group" and "Ungroup" menu items in the "Object" menu.
* An option to "Adjust the scale and position of the illustration
each time the window is resized" has been added to the preferences.
* A window which displays information on how to use the various tools
in the tool window can be brought up using the new "Tool Tips" menu
item in the Help menu. The same information can also be brought up by
hovering over a tool in the tool window.
Tess 1.03 PPC requirements: Any PowerMac.
Please send any questions, comments, or other feedback to us at
[email protected]. The Tess web site starts at http://www.peda.com/tess
The included files may be redistributed via shareware CD-ROMs,
shareware ftp servers, and shareware web sites as long as they are
not modified in any way.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/tess-103-ppc.hqx; 397 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Yves Pelletier
To:
Subject: [*] YP Reflection 1.0.3 (physics simulation software)
YP Reflection is designed to assist teachers and students when they study
the laws of reflection in geometrical optics. The program provides the
user with a laser source that can be moved and rotated, and with a large
quantity of mirrors that can be moved and rotated. The normal to the
mirror, the angle of incidence, the angle of reflection and the direction
of propagation are displayed. It runs on any Macintosh computer with MAC
OS 7.0 or better.
New in this version: Revised documentation.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/yp-reflection-103.hqx; 242 K]
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Date: 20 Jun 2000
From: Yves Pelletier
To:
Subject: [*] YP Reflexion (french version, physics simulation software)
This is the french version of YP Reflection.
YP Reflection is designed to assist teachers and students when they study
the laws of reflection in geometrical optics. The program provides the
user with a laser source that can be moved and rotated, and with a large
quantity of mirrors that can be moved and rotated. The normal to the
mirror, the angle of incidence, the angle of reflection and the direction
of propagation are displayed. It runs on any Macintosh computer with MAC
OS 7.0 or better.
New in this version: Revised documentation.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/yp-reflexion-103-fr.hqx; 254 K]
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Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 07:15:39 -0500
From: "A.Minkah"
To: [email protected]
Subject: can't get scanner to work with ibook
>
>Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 10:23:09 -0400
>From: "Mann, Susan"
>To: [email protected]
>Subject: can't get scanner to work with ibook
>
>i have an ibook 0s9 tried to hook up my umax astra 1220 scanner , i
>downloaded the vistascan 3.5.1 software and everytime i start up computer it
>crashes with this software.
>problem is i need to get this scanner to work in order to daisy chain my zip
>drive (to the scanner and the scanner to the ibook) because they are not usb
>products
>i am using a microteck adapter to convert these into usb
>does this mean i have to go out and buy a new scanner and zip drive
>sue
I and a friend both had problems with their software for different
reasons. My computer is too slow to process the calibration. But my
friends iMac crashed due to the control strip plug-in. Get it out of
the system folder. Do a search about the scanner at Macfixit.com to
read more about other's problems. Be well.
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Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:30:54 +1000
From: Geoffrey Heard
To: [email protected]
Subject: iMac hesitation
At 8:33 PM -0400 19/6/00, Ken Laskey wrote:
>Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 09:10:22 -0400
>From:
>To: [email protected]
>Subject:?
>
>At 11:16 PM -0400 15/6/00, "Quattlebaum.Bill" wrote:
> >
>>Frequently the iMac will stop responding - the seconds on the clock display
>>will freeze. But in about 10-30 seconds it start running just fine again. If
>>you wee typing in MS Word the keystrokes are ignored until it unfreezes. If
>>you were in the Finder clicking a folder it does not open until the thaw.
>
>I started seeing this type of behavior (and even longer stalls) on my
>Power Computing machine after I hooked a Jaz drive into the SCSI
>chain. It seems to have something to do with the drive spinning up
>but no bets here. Do you have Zip or Jaz drives somewhere in the
>setup? If I remember correctly, I've seen this on all OS 8.x
>versions I've used.
As I mentioned elsewhere, I have been suffering a few of these. I
have a Zip drive installed, but not running 99.5% of the time.
I had a thoughtm, though. It couldn't be a malfunctioning Energy
Saver control panel., could it? I plan to remove mine for a while and
see.
--
cheers, geoff
Geoffrey Heard - GH&A Public Relations
Demand Indonesia return the 100,000 East Timorese held in limbo in
West Timor.
Demand Indonesia pay reparations to East Timor.
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Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 10:28:12 -0400
From: "Quattlebaum.Bill"
To: "'InfoMac'"
Subject: iMac Hesitation - summary
My thanks to every suggestion that came in about the hesitating iMacs.
I will list several of the comments but the first one turned out to have
been the solution I had overlooked at the Apple support site.
In September 1999 Apple released a CD ROM Update that fixed a
10-second pause cause when no CD was in the ROM Drive. This appears to have
fixed every iMac the patch has been applied to. See:
http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11129
Other suggestions that were not relevant to my situation:
Using DHCP - it has a refresh that can cause hesitation. (We have
assigned IPs)
Using external Jaz or Zip - when they spin up from sleep they pause
the OS
Potentially an automated Software Update or Live Update (was not the
case)
Again thanks for the great suggestions and I am please to say the problem is
going away as we update each iMac.
Cheers,
Bill qb Quattlebaum
Head DIR / Scientific Computing Lab
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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