Info-Mac Digest V17 #178
Posted: November 9th, 2000, 12:30 pm
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Info-Mac Digest Thu, 09 Nov 00 Volume 17 : Issue 178
Today's Topics:
(A) silent G3s
(Q) Disk Catalog File Problems
(Q) Strengths of Final Cut Pro over Premier, or vice versa
[*] MacPython 2.0 Source
[*] Micaic: creates mosaics from icons
[*] NetChronometer 1.4.6
[*] Santa
[*] Snak version 4.5.2
[*] Snak version 4.5.2 uploaded
[*] studio system 3.5
[*] Thermograph 1.1.0
[*] Verses of the Elders 1.0
browser weirdness
lagtime
long distance over the internet (q)
powerbook audio out (resurrected, sorta)
Problems with AOL Instant Messenger
Q Dying ZIP Power Supplies
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 12:50:33 -0500
From: "[email protected]"
To: [email protected]
Subject: (A) silent G3s
Dear Digest readers,
I know at least one person that has reported silent G3s really had a
stereo to blame being nearby, or some other electric appliance near
the G3 that emitted enough electricity to disrupt the circuitry of
the internal speakers. Usually if you plug in external speakers to
the sound out port you are able to get sound back (through the
external speakers of course). I wonder if a cell phone could have
caused the same problem. Another person knocked into their speaker
wire while trying to install a Zip drive.
So if you have had additional hardware installations, make sure all
your wires are solidly in their ports.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:18:55 -0800 (PST)
From: Neal Styka
To: [email protected]
Subject: (Q) Disk Catalog File Problems
Dear Digest Readers,
I have a Macintosh LC 575 where I do some work. I am in charge of getting them
running and working. My school recently received them as a gift. I ran
TechTool Pro version 2 copyright 1998. I booted from the CD Rom and ran tests
and it reported that there was a problem with the catalog file (that explains
the flashing ? at startup). I believe it is running 7.6.1. I am wondering if
a newer version of TechTool or DiskWarrior or some other disk utility can fix
the drive without me having to reinitialize the drive. Please reply to me and
I will summarize at the end as i don't get to read all the digests.
Neal Styka
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Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 20:44:45 -0500
From: "[email protected]"
To: [email protected]
Subject: (Q) Strengths of Final Cut Pro over Premier, or vice versa
Dear Digest readers,
A friend of mine has a Radius 8100 (PowerMac 8100 clone) and is
looking to capture some video and edit it. I know there are still
videocards available with S-Video capture that have Nubus capability.
If I can find it, what videocard is the best in terms of being able
to capture into either Final Cut or Premier? Also what are the
advantages in terms of digital video editing in Premier over Final
Cut, and vice versa. Has anyone compared the two, feature for
feature? I realize compression is probably going to take a long
time with this machine. In the future when they can afford an iMac,
will both Premier and Final Cut capture through a Firewire based
camera? Are there video cameras with both S-Video and Firewire out
that you can recommend?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Jack Jansen
To:
Subject: [*] MacPython 2.0 Source
MacPython 2.0 is officially released as of now!
Python is a high-level programming language that is suitable for
simple scripting tasks as well as writing large
applications. MacPython offers a lot of Mac-specific extensions,
including access to all major MacOS Toolbox modules (QuickDraw,
QuickTime, AppleScript and many more), an Integrated Development
Environment (in Python!), frameworks for windowing applications,
unix-compatible cgi-scripting, image-manipulation libraries, numerical
libraries, tk-based machine independent windowing and lots more. It
also uniquely among Pythons allows you to create fully selfcontained
(and, hence, distributable) applications without needing a C compiler
or anything.
MacPython is completely free, and Open Source.
Go to http://www.cwi.nl/~jack/macpython.html to download the installer
or the full source distribution, and for more information on
MacPython. Go to http://www.python.org for general information on
Python on all platforms.
For those familiar with MacPython, here is the edited list of
highlights when comparing this version with MacPython 1.5.2 (see
www.python.org for machine-independent differences):
- Thread support
- Tkinter works again
- Appearance support
- Navigation support
- Offscreen QuickDraw
- Drag manager support
- Much better CGI support and examples
The bad news:
- This release is PPC only. 68K users should stick with 1.5.2.
- This release is not Carbonized yet. Expect a Carbon MacPython in a
few months.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/mac-python-20-src.hqx; 8248 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Scott
To:
Subject: [*] Micaic: creates mosaics from icons
Micaic 1.0.0
Scott FR
Description: Micaic is a powerful program that creates mosaics out of
icons. Micaic scans your Hard Drive for icons, and then turns those
icons into a beautiful mosaic of a picture of your choosing. Micaic
is very easy to use, and the mosaics it creates are stunning.
System Requirements: Micaic should work on any PowerPC or 68k
Macintosh running system 7.5.5 or later.
Pricing: Micaic is a $15 shareware program. None of it's features are
disabled in the unregistered version.
Micaic Webpage: http://www.kagi.com/micaic/
Micaic Email: [email protected]
Use of Micaic: You may include Micaic on commercially available
CD-ROMs, as long as long as the Micaic program and it's related files
are not edited in any way.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/micaic-10.hqx; 1532 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Jeremy Kezer
To:
Subject: [*] NetChronometer 1.4.6
You've probably noticed that the clock on your Macintosh drifts as
time goes by. NetChronometer will synchronize your Mac's date & time
to a highly accurate network time server.
Features include:
* You can manually synchronize the clock, or configure
NetChronometer to sync it periodically.
* Contains a large list of time servers world wide, or you can
customize it (even use an in-house NT server!).
* Stand-alone application - doesn't consume memory when it's not
running, unlike Apple's Time Synchronizer extension (introduced in
Mac OS 8.5).
* Fully Mac OS 8.5 & 9.0 compatible - it's Appearance Manager savvy!
NetChronometer requires an Internet connection using either Open
Transport or "Classic" Mac TCP/IP. It is Appearance Manager-savvy.
It will run on any 68020 or better Macintosh or Power Macintosh.
Version 1.4.6 has the following changes:
- Updated server list.
Shareware; $7 registration fee suggested. It can be downloaded from
(http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html).
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/net-chronometer-146.hqx; 958 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: fishwheels
To:
Subject: [*] Santa
File is free
[Archived as /info-mac/art/mov/santa-mov.hqx; 88 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Kent Sorensen
To:
Subject: [*] Snak version 4.5.2
Snak is a program that will let you participate in discussions in
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels. IRC channels are virtual meeting
rooms on the Internet, where people all over the world can have
real-time conversations.
IRC consists of many different networks, often with thousands of
channels, each focused on a location or subject, and anything that is
typed into the channel will be seen by the other members. This makes
it possible to have a real-time conversation with people all over the
world.
You can also setup private channels without problems and use them to
have private, real-time talks with friends, family or business
associates.
The largest of the IRC networks often have as many as 35.000
participants and almost anyone can find a channel that talks about a
topic that is of interest to that particular person. It is estimated
that at any given time more than 80.000 people are using IRC.
Some of the most significant features of Snak:
Two powerful scripting languages - AppleScript and ircII.
Compatibility with many existing scripts written for other clients.
Uniquely flexible interface allows multiple channels in one window.
Easy access to MP3 files offered in the MP3 IRC channels.
A channel bar for easy switching between channels.
A consolidated list and information window.
A divided main text with resizable text and nickname areas for better
text display.
Version 4.5 introduces extensive AppleScript support, improvements to
the MP3 request list and address book, many useability improvements
and bug fixes.
A full version history and list of new features can be found on the
Snak web site at http://www.snak.com/SnakHistory.html
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/snak-452.hqx; 1572 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Kent Sorensen
To:
Subject: [*] Snak version 4.5.2 uploaded
Snak is a program that will let you participate in discussions in
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels. IRC channels are virtual meeting
rooms on the Internet, where people all over the world can have
real-time conversations.
IRC consists of many different networks, often with thousands of
channels, each focused on a location or subject, and anything that is
typed into the channel will be seen by the other members. This makes
it possible to have a real-time conversation with people all over the
world.
You can also setup private channels without problems and use them to
have private, real-time talks with friends, family or business
associates.
The largest of the IRC networks often have as many as 35.000
participants and almost anyone can find a channel that talks about a
topic that is of interest to that particular person. It is estimated
that at any given time more than 80.000 people are using IRC.
Some of the most significant features of Snak:
Two powerful scripting languages - AppleScript and ircII.
Compatibility with many existing scripts written for other clients.
Uniquely flexible interface allows multiple channels in one window.
Easy access to MP3 files offered in the MP3 IRC channels.
A channel bar for easy switching between channels.
A consolidated list and information window.
A divided main text with resizable text and nickname areas for better
text display.
Version 4.5 introduces extensive AppleScript support, improvements to
the MP3 request list and address book, many useability improvements
and bug fixes.
A full version history and list of new features can be found on the
Snak web site at http://www.snak.com/SnakHistory.html
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ubb-writer-20.hqx; 794 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Stefan Schramm
To:
Subject: [*] studio system 3.5
studio system 3.5
1997-2000, Stefan Schramm
[email protected]
Mac or Windows computer, Filemaker Pro 3.0 or later, 15" color monitor
(Powermac, full page monitor recommended).
The studio system helps you minimize the time spent on management and
administration chores of your studio(s). The system consists of a number
of related modules that are accessed from a central main menu.
*point-and-click interface: no knowledge of Filemaker Pro required. With
more than 1400 field definitions, you can enter as much detail as you wish
or just use the modules that you find most useful.
*cost-effective: solutions of this type are typically custom-programmed
and can cost hundreds of dollars. The studio system is shareware and
registration costs no more than a roll of multitrack tape.
*integration: access all information from within one application. The
studio system is communication and accounting software, archive, address,
and inventory database, studio calculator, appointment keeper, label and
track sheet printer, and more for all studio activity.
*support for international users: customize all printable forms with local
language templates (English, German, French, and Italian already included).
[Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/studio-system-35.hqx; 5039 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Jeremy Kezer
To:
Subject: [*] Thermograph 1.1.0
Thermograph is a fun utility that measures the internal temperature
of your G3 or G4 processor. Features include:
* Records the minimum and maximum temperatures.
* Plots the temperature over time so you can see trends.
* Zoomable display to aid in examining long-term or short-term trends.
* Multiprocessor ready!
Version 1.1.0 contains the following enhancements:
- Added new graph options.
Thermograph is shareware; suggested fee is $7. Please see enclosed
documentation for further info.
It can be downloaded from (http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html).
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/thermograph-11.hqx; 451 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Brian Kelley
To:
Subject: [*] Verses of the Elders 1.0
"Verses of the Elders" contains inspirational verses from the early
Buddhist monks and nuns. This application randomly generates one of the
verses each time it is opened, making it a nice addition to the Startup
Items folder. Additionally, clicking on the quotation will generate a
new verse. The verses can be saved as text files, and printed from the
"File" menu.
Requires PowerPC, System 7 or later.
This application is offered as a free gift of Dhamma.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/verses-of-the-elders-10.hqx; 1012 K]
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Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 07:37:31 -0700
From: M Steinberg
To: [email protected]
Subject: browser weirdness
Just to clarify-I'm not trying to open netscape files in ie-I'm trying
to open BBEdit files or Dreamweaver files to see how they look in both
browsers. I can open file from netscape-no problem. But when I try to
open a file when I'm in ie I can almost see the browser changing for a
split second and it opens in netscape not ie.
Miriam
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 18:33:53 -0500
From: Saint John
To: [email protected]
Subject: lagtime
At 12:35 -0500 11/6/00, Rita/Al Balkin wrote:
>Can anyone tell me why I am getting lag time between the keyboard and
>the screen on Eudora? It began after downloading a "patch" for Eudora
>5.0. I know of no way to get rid of the patch...Rita Balkin
Hmm, hope it wasn't mine!
You probably have the "Faster Typing" option turned off. To set this, double-click the following, which should show up as a link in Eudora:
When checked, Eudora will process keystrokes as fast as it can.
May be incompatible with some key-processing extensions.
(This info is from Adam Engst's "X-Eudora-Settings" list, available by double-clicking here:
To subscribe
To unsubscribe )
+- Saint John -+
| I wanted to improve my car's gas economy. So I put a brick in |
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 08:53:54 -0800 (PST)
From: David L Hirschberg
To: [email protected]
Subject: long distance over the internet (q)
Hello,
Is there a long distance calling option for the mac? I see
advertisements for all kinds of peecee to peecee calling and 3.9
cent/min international calling but none support the mac. Why is this?
Would the software be so radically different? If napster can do
something for the mac why not zeroplus or one of the other companies?
=====
David L Hirschberg
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 11:08:06 -0600
From: kumar mcmillan
To: [email protected]
Subject: powerbook audio out (resurrected, sorta)
>>pizmo sound out jack == dead && ground loop
big big thanks to everyone who sent me helpful mail on this.
the job turned out to be a bit more time-intensive than I thought. I
guess the pizmo has been compacted more than older models; I had to
pretty much take *everything* apart just to get at that damn sound
card.. keyboard, heat sinks, hard drive (very scary, that one),
microprocessor/ ram modules, modem, display, top case... oh god!
disassembly \ solder \ reassembly = 3 hours.
I wouldn't have been able to do it without a service manual though,
so if anyone else needs to dismantle a powerbook here are some
download pages I found:
http://e-mac.com/Apple_Archive/1_Apple_ ... s/Manuals/
http://www.info.apple.com/manuals/manuals.taf
http://www.accesscom.com/~gamba/manuals.html
it's not like the manual is the greatest (looking at the picture,
"wait this doesn't look like my computer") but at least it's
something.
Bob wrote:
>>I just did this job last week on my pbG3/250 wallstreet. It wasn't
>>so bad. Trouble with nearly all pcb mounted mini jacks is that
>>they use the solder as the mechanical fastening to the board - it
>>just can't last forever.
yes, this is true. Apple, you suck for this! damn it. What's even
worse, and what I couldn't have known from the manual, is the two
jacks on the pizmo sound card are housed by this funny-looking heat
sink thing and _ it's soldered on! duh! So little old me with one
iron couldn't get it off. --it is true, the jacks are held on only
by tiny robot solders!--what the hell is this? two microscopic tabs,
left and right audio. note to sound people: BE CAREFUL plugging in
that mini.. it won't last long.
I couldn't even solder the left tab because of that damn heat sink
(and the iron doesn't fit between the in and out jacks). so I
soldered the right tab and my audio works now _ but I have to prop up
the mini cable a bit so it makes the left connection. uggh. apple =
cutting corners for you.
so if anyone else has this same problem on a pizmo you might be
better off getting it serviced. In fact, I will be shopping around
for service on this because it still isn't fixed and there's no way I
can do it myself.
>>still works... celebrate with favorite libation.
I did yes.
beer and dinner.
k
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 11:19:12 -0800
From: Greg Lyzenga
To: [email protected]
Subject: Problems with AOL Instant Messenger
My kids have routinely used AOL Instant Messenger for several months
on our G4 (running System 9.0.4) without incident. Suddenly in the
last few days it fails by freezing, as soon as a connection attempt
is made. (Our internet connection is via DSL modem). To the best of
my knowledge, nothing obvious changed in the installed system or
software recently to trigger this. Reinstallation of AIM does not
seem to help; it still freezes on connect.
Does anyone know of any incompatibilities or other explanations/fixes
for this? Thanks!
- Greg
--
Gregory A. Lyzenga, Dept. of Physics, Harvey Mudd College
-> [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Q Dying ZIP Power Supplies
On Sat, 4 Nov 2000 14:37:51 -0600, Jesse the K wrote:
>I have had a ZIP drive 100 chugging away for the last 6 years.
>.....
>In the last six months, I have had 2 power supplies fail.
>.....
FWIW:
re: Zip Drives' POWER BRICKS Tuesday, November 7, 2000
I examined 3 bricks. They belong to:
(a) Zip-100 SCSI (Epson beige case)
(b) Zip-250 SCSI (Iomega black case, similar to (a)'s case)
(c) Zip-250 USB (slim black case)
All three have same specs: output 5 vdc, 1 amp
Bricks (a) and (b) have identical concentric drive terminal,
(female positive)(male negative)
Brick (c) has double-male in-line drive terminal (like mini-microphone-plug)
Bricks (a) and (b) are different physical configuration (location of AC
input prongs), but I'm sure are interchangeable.
My guess is that (a), sold by Epson, has a different brick only because of
the Epson origin. (Epson sold Iomega Zip Drives under the Epson label for
only a short time in 1996.)
Bill Neef Grass Lake, MI, USA
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Info-Mac Digest Thu, 09 Nov 00 Volume 17 : Issue 178
Today's Topics:
(A) silent G3s
(Q) Disk Catalog File Problems
(Q) Strengths of Final Cut Pro over Premier, or vice versa
[*] MacPython 2.0 Source
[*] Micaic: creates mosaics from icons
[*] NetChronometer 1.4.6
[*] Santa
[*] Snak version 4.5.2
[*] Snak version 4.5.2 uploaded
[*] studio system 3.5
[*] Thermograph 1.1.0
[*] Verses of the Elders 1.0
browser weirdness
lagtime
long distance over the internet (q)
powerbook audio out (resurrected, sorta)
Problems with AOL Instant Messenger
Q Dying ZIP Power Supplies
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 12:50:33 -0500
From: "[email protected]"
To: [email protected]
Subject: (A) silent G3s
Dear Digest readers,
I know at least one person that has reported silent G3s really had a
stereo to blame being nearby, or some other electric appliance near
the G3 that emitted enough electricity to disrupt the circuitry of
the internal speakers. Usually if you plug in external speakers to
the sound out port you are able to get sound back (through the
external speakers of course). I wonder if a cell phone could have
caused the same problem. Another person knocked into their speaker
wire while trying to install a Zip drive.
So if you have had additional hardware installations, make sure all
your wires are solidly in their ports.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
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http://www.index-site.com/
All links verified monthly.
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:18:55 -0800 (PST)
From: Neal Styka
To: [email protected]
Subject: (Q) Disk Catalog File Problems
Dear Digest Readers,
I have a Macintosh LC 575 where I do some work. I am in charge of getting them
running and working. My school recently received them as a gift. I ran
TechTool Pro version 2 copyright 1998. I booted from the CD Rom and ran tests
and it reported that there was a problem with the catalog file (that explains
the flashing ? at startup). I believe it is running 7.6.1. I am wondering if
a newer version of TechTool or DiskWarrior or some other disk utility can fix
the drive without me having to reinitialize the drive. Please reply to me and
I will summarize at the end as i don't get to read all the digests.
Neal Styka
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 20:44:45 -0500
From: "[email protected]"
To: [email protected]
Subject: (Q) Strengths of Final Cut Pro over Premier, or vice versa
Dear Digest readers,
A friend of mine has a Radius 8100 (PowerMac 8100 clone) and is
looking to capture some video and edit it. I know there are still
videocards available with S-Video capture that have Nubus capability.
If I can find it, what videocard is the best in terms of being able
to capture into either Final Cut or Premier? Also what are the
advantages in terms of digital video editing in Premier over Final
Cut, and vice versa. Has anyone compared the two, feature for
feature? I realize compression is probably going to take a long
time with this machine. In the future when they can afford an iMac,
will both Premier and Final Cut capture through a Firewire based
camera? Are there video cameras with both S-Video and Firewire out
that you can recommend?
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
--
Come visit my mini Yahoo at:
http://www.index-site.com/
All links verified monthly.
------------------------------
Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Jack Jansen
To:
Subject: [*] MacPython 2.0 Source
MacPython 2.0 is officially released as of now!
Python is a high-level programming language that is suitable for
simple scripting tasks as well as writing large
applications. MacPython offers a lot of Mac-specific extensions,
including access to all major MacOS Toolbox modules (QuickDraw,
QuickTime, AppleScript and many more), an Integrated Development
Environment (in Python!), frameworks for windowing applications,
unix-compatible cgi-scripting, image-manipulation libraries, numerical
libraries, tk-based machine independent windowing and lots more. It
also uniquely among Pythons allows you to create fully selfcontained
(and, hence, distributable) applications without needing a C compiler
or anything.
MacPython is completely free, and Open Source.
Go to http://www.cwi.nl/~jack/macpython.html to download the installer
or the full source distribution, and for more information on
MacPython. Go to http://www.python.org for general information on
Python on all platforms.
For those familiar with MacPython, here is the edited list of
highlights when comparing this version with MacPython 1.5.2 (see
www.python.org for machine-independent differences):
- Thread support
- Tkinter works again
- Appearance support
- Navigation support
- Offscreen QuickDraw
- Drag manager support
- Much better CGI support and examples
The bad news:
- This release is PPC only. 68K users should stick with 1.5.2.
- This release is not Carbonized yet. Expect a Carbon MacPython in a
few months.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/mac-python-20-src.hqx; 8248 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Scott
To:
Subject: [*] Micaic: creates mosaics from icons
Micaic 1.0.0
Scott FR
Description: Micaic is a powerful program that creates mosaics out of
icons. Micaic scans your Hard Drive for icons, and then turns those
icons into a beautiful mosaic of a picture of your choosing. Micaic
is very easy to use, and the mosaics it creates are stunning.
System Requirements: Micaic should work on any PowerPC or 68k
Macintosh running system 7.5.5 or later.
Pricing: Micaic is a $15 shareware program. None of it's features are
disabled in the unregistered version.
Micaic Webpage: http://www.kagi.com/micaic/
Micaic Email: [email protected]
Use of Micaic: You may include Micaic on commercially available
CD-ROMs, as long as long as the Micaic program and it's related files
are not edited in any way.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/micaic-10.hqx; 1532 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Jeremy Kezer
To:
Subject: [*] NetChronometer 1.4.6
You've probably noticed that the clock on your Macintosh drifts as
time goes by. NetChronometer will synchronize your Mac's date & time
to a highly accurate network time server.
Features include:
* You can manually synchronize the clock, or configure
NetChronometer to sync it periodically.
* Contains a large list of time servers world wide, or you can
customize it (even use an in-house NT server!).
* Stand-alone application - doesn't consume memory when it's not
running, unlike Apple's Time Synchronizer extension (introduced in
Mac OS 8.5).
* Fully Mac OS 8.5 & 9.0 compatible - it's Appearance Manager savvy!
NetChronometer requires an Internet connection using either Open
Transport or "Classic" Mac TCP/IP. It is Appearance Manager-savvy.
It will run on any 68020 or better Macintosh or Power Macintosh.
Version 1.4.6 has the following changes:
- Updated server list.
Shareware; $7 registration fee suggested. It can be downloaded from
(http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html).
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/net-chronometer-146.hqx; 958 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: fishwheels
To:
Subject: [*] Santa
File is free
[Archived as /info-mac/art/mov/santa-mov.hqx; 88 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Kent Sorensen
To:
Subject: [*] Snak version 4.5.2
Snak is a program that will let you participate in discussions in
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels. IRC channels are virtual meeting
rooms on the Internet, where people all over the world can have
real-time conversations.
IRC consists of many different networks, often with thousands of
channels, each focused on a location or subject, and anything that is
typed into the channel will be seen by the other members. This makes
it possible to have a real-time conversation with people all over the
world.
You can also setup private channels without problems and use them to
have private, real-time talks with friends, family or business
associates.
The largest of the IRC networks often have as many as 35.000
participants and almost anyone can find a channel that talks about a
topic that is of interest to that particular person. It is estimated
that at any given time more than 80.000 people are using IRC.
Some of the most significant features of Snak:
Two powerful scripting languages - AppleScript and ircII.
Compatibility with many existing scripts written for other clients.
Uniquely flexible interface allows multiple channels in one window.
Easy access to MP3 files offered in the MP3 IRC channels.
A channel bar for easy switching between channels.
A consolidated list and information window.
A divided main text with resizable text and nickname areas for better
text display.
Version 4.5 introduces extensive AppleScript support, improvements to
the MP3 request list and address book, many useability improvements
and bug fixes.
A full version history and list of new features can be found on the
Snak web site at http://www.snak.com/SnakHistory.html
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/snak-452.hqx; 1572 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Kent Sorensen
To:
Subject: [*] Snak version 4.5.2 uploaded
Snak is a program that will let you participate in discussions in
Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channels. IRC channels are virtual meeting
rooms on the Internet, where people all over the world can have
real-time conversations.
IRC consists of many different networks, often with thousands of
channels, each focused on a location or subject, and anything that is
typed into the channel will be seen by the other members. This makes
it possible to have a real-time conversation with people all over the
world.
You can also setup private channels without problems and use them to
have private, real-time talks with friends, family or business
associates.
The largest of the IRC networks often have as many as 35.000
participants and almost anyone can find a channel that talks about a
topic that is of interest to that particular person. It is estimated
that at any given time more than 80.000 people are using IRC.
Some of the most significant features of Snak:
Two powerful scripting languages - AppleScript and ircII.
Compatibility with many existing scripts written for other clients.
Uniquely flexible interface allows multiple channels in one window.
Easy access to MP3 files offered in the MP3 IRC channels.
A channel bar for easy switching between channels.
A consolidated list and information window.
A divided main text with resizable text and nickname areas for better
text display.
Version 4.5 introduces extensive AppleScript support, improvements to
the MP3 request list and address book, many useability improvements
and bug fixes.
A full version history and list of new features can be found on the
Snak web site at http://www.snak.com/SnakHistory.html
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ubb-writer-20.hqx; 794 K]
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Date: 8 Nov 2000
From: Stefan Schramm
To:
Subject: [*] studio system 3.5
studio system 3.5
1997-2000, Stefan Schramm
[email protected]
Mac or Windows computer, Filemaker Pro 3.0 or later, 15" color monitor
(Powermac, full page monitor recommended).
The studio system helps you minimize the time spent on management and
administration chores of your studio(s). The system consists of a number
of related modules that are accessed from a central main menu.
*point-and-click interface: no knowledge of Filemaker Pro required. With
more than 1400 field definitions, you can enter as much detail as you wish
or just use the modules that you find most useful.
*cost-effective: solutions of this type are typically custom-programmed
and can cost hundreds of dollars. The studio system is shareware and
registration costs no more than a roll of multitrack tape.
*integration: access all information from within one application. The
studio system is communication and accounting software, archive, address,
and inventory database, studio calculator, appointment keeper, label and
track sheet printer, and more for all studio activity.
*support for international users: customize all printable forms with local
language templates (English, German, French, and Italian already included).
[Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/studio-system-35.hqx; 5039 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Jeremy Kezer
To:
Subject: [*] Thermograph 1.1.0
Thermograph is a fun utility that measures the internal temperature
of your G3 or G4 processor. Features include:
* Records the minimum and maximum temperatures.
* Plots the temperature over time so you can see trends.
* Zoomable display to aid in examining long-term or short-term trends.
* Multiprocessor ready!
Version 1.1.0 contains the following enhancements:
- Added new graph options.
Thermograph is shareware; suggested fee is $7. Please see enclosed
documentation for further info.
It can be downloaded from (http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html).
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/thermograph-11.hqx; 451 K]
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Date: 9 Nov 2000
From: Brian Kelley
To:
Subject: [*] Verses of the Elders 1.0
"Verses of the Elders" contains inspirational verses from the early
Buddhist monks and nuns. This application randomly generates one of the
verses each time it is opened, making it a nice addition to the Startup
Items folder. Additionally, clicking on the quotation will generate a
new verse. The verses can be saved as text files, and printed from the
"File" menu.
Requires PowerPC, System 7 or later.
This application is offered as a free gift of Dhamma.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/verses-of-the-elders-10.hqx; 1012 K]
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Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2000 07:37:31 -0700
From: M Steinberg
To: [email protected]
Subject: browser weirdness
Just to clarify-I'm not trying to open netscape files in ie-I'm trying
to open BBEdit files or Dreamweaver files to see how they look in both
browsers. I can open file from netscape-no problem. But when I try to
open a file when I'm in ie I can almost see the browser changing for a
split second and it opens in netscape not ie.
Miriam
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 18:33:53 -0500
From: Saint John
To: [email protected]
Subject: lagtime
At 12:35 -0500 11/6/00, Rita/Al Balkin wrote:
>Can anyone tell me why I am getting lag time between the keyboard and
>the screen on Eudora? It began after downloading a "patch" for Eudora
>5.0. I know of no way to get rid of the patch...Rita Balkin
Hmm, hope it wasn't mine!
You probably have the "Faster Typing" option turned off. To set this, double-click the following, which should show up as a link in Eudora:
When checked, Eudora will process keystrokes as fast as it can.
May be incompatible with some key-processing extensions.
(This info is from Adam Engst's "X-Eudora-Settings" list, available by double-clicking here:
To subscribe
To unsubscribe )
+- Saint John -+
| I wanted to improve my car's gas economy. So I put a brick in |
+- the gas tank. ----------------------------------------------------+
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Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 08:53:54 -0800 (PST)
From: David L Hirschberg
To: [email protected]
Subject: long distance over the internet (q)
Hello,
Is there a long distance calling option for the mac? I see
advertisements for all kinds of peecee to peecee calling and 3.9
cent/min international calling but none support the mac. Why is this?
Would the software be so radically different? If napster can do
something for the mac why not zeroplus or one of the other companies?
=====
David L Hirschberg
[email protected]
__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. All in one Place.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/
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Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2000 11:08:06 -0600
From: kumar mcmillan
To: [email protected]
Subject: powerbook audio out (resurrected, sorta)
>>pizmo sound out jack == dead && ground loop
big big thanks to everyone who sent me helpful mail on this.
the job turned out to be a bit more time-intensive than I thought. I
guess the pizmo has been compacted more than older models; I had to
pretty much take *everything* apart just to get at that damn sound
card.. keyboard, heat sinks, hard drive (very scary, that one),
microprocessor/ ram modules, modem, display, top case... oh god!
disassembly \ solder \ reassembly = 3 hours.
I wouldn't have been able to do it without a service manual though,
so if anyone else needs to dismantle a powerbook here are some
download pages I found:
http://e-mac.com/Apple_Archive/1_Apple_ ... s/Manuals/
http://www.info.apple.com/manuals/manuals.taf
http://www.accesscom.com/~gamba/manuals.html
it's not like the manual is the greatest (looking at the picture,
"wait this doesn't look like my computer") but at least it's
something.
Bob wrote:
>>I just did this job last week on my pbG3/250 wallstreet. It wasn't
>>so bad. Trouble with nearly all pcb mounted mini jacks is that
>>they use the solder as the mechanical fastening to the board - it
>>just can't last forever.
yes, this is true. Apple, you suck for this! damn it. What's even
worse, and what I couldn't have known from the manual, is the two
jacks on the pizmo sound card are housed by this funny-looking heat
sink thing and _ it's soldered on! duh! So little old me with one
iron couldn't get it off. --it is true, the jacks are held on only
by tiny robot solders!--what the hell is this? two microscopic tabs,
left and right audio. note to sound people: BE CAREFUL plugging in
that mini.. it won't last long.
I couldn't even solder the left tab because of that damn heat sink
(and the iron doesn't fit between the in and out jacks). so I
soldered the right tab and my audio works now _ but I have to prop up
the mini cable a bit so it makes the left connection. uggh. apple =
cutting corners for you.
so if anyone else has this same problem on a pizmo you might be
better off getting it serviced. In fact, I will be shopping around
for service on this because it still isn't fixed and there's no way I
can do it myself.
>>still works... celebrate with favorite libation.
I did yes.
beer and dinner.
k
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Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 11:19:12 -0800
From: Greg Lyzenga
To: [email protected]
Subject: Problems with AOL Instant Messenger
My kids have routinely used AOL Instant Messenger for several months
on our G4 (running System 9.0.4) without incident. Suddenly in the
last few days it fails by freezing, as soon as a connection attempt
is made. (Our internet connection is via DSL modem). To the best of
my knowledge, nothing obvious changed in the installed system or
software recently to trigger this. Reinstallation of AIM does not
seem to help; it still freezes on connect.
Does anyone know of any incompatibilities or other explanations/fixes
for this? Thanks!
- Greg
--
Gregory A. Lyzenga, Dept. of Physics, Harvey Mudd College
-> [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Q Dying ZIP Power Supplies
On Sat, 4 Nov 2000 14:37:51 -0600, Jesse the K wrote:
>I have had a ZIP drive 100 chugging away for the last 6 years.
>.....
>In the last six months, I have had 2 power supplies fail.
>.....
FWIW:
re: Zip Drives' POWER BRICKS Tuesday, November 7, 2000
I examined 3 bricks. They belong to:
(a) Zip-100 SCSI (Epson beige case)
(b) Zip-250 SCSI (Iomega black case, similar to (a)'s case)
(c) Zip-250 USB (slim black case)
All three have same specs: output 5 vdc, 1 amp
Bricks (a) and (b) have identical concentric drive terminal,
(female positive)(male negative)
Brick (c) has double-male in-line drive terminal (like mini-microphone-plug)
Bricks (a) and (b) are different physical configuration (location of AC
input prongs), but I'm sure are interchangeable.
My guess is that (a), sold by Epson, has a different brick only because of
the Epson origin. (Epson sold Iomega Zip Drives under the Epson label for
only a short time in 1996.)
Bill Neef Grass Lake, MI, USA
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