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Info-Mac Digest Tue, 23 Jan 96 Volume 14 : Issue 20
Today's Topics:
[*] Accounts Double-entry Bookkeeper in FMP
[*] AllDay 4.5
[*] BigSecret 3.0
[*] CacheBGone! A Netscape cache eliminator
[*] Canadian Income Tax 1995. Excel Template.
[*] CommFigure 1.1.7b
[*] cool cursor
[*] Couple Under Microscope; a cartoon
[*] CrystalCursor
[*] Digester2.1.1b
[*] DomeWars1.0
[*] DragThing 1.5, an application dock
[*] Drive Monitor
[*] EasyMail 1.5
[*] Eumorpha: Eudora->Emailer etc
[*] Fonts_Manager 1.5
[*] Football 95
[*] hyper nova space attack beep!!!
[*] IGS Twisted v0.0.1
[*] Issamar Credit Repair
[*] Key Islands Jpeg
[*] MacPhone
[*] MailConverter, a general mailfile helper
[*] Matrix maker 2.5
[*] Nocturnal Emissions Volume 1
[*] Notify (scripting addition)
[*] Pong Kombat 3
[*] Public Address BBS Host v1.0b4d6
[*] QuickReplace. XFCN for HyperCard & SuperCard
[*] ShowInitAndName
[*] Super Mega Sonic Ultra Beep! 8-Bit
[*] TaskMaker v2.2
[*] TheZone 1.2; an arcade game
[*] triangle-solver-16-excel
[*] Virtual Maze Book (lite)
[*] Yooz 1.55US
[A] 2 Macs 1 Printer
Connecting to an ISP
Error Codes
ethertalk & 5200
GeoPort advice needed
gray PPAT
Juno, no Mac version
Macintosh to Windows NT via TCP/IP
OpenTransport108-Type-11-solution.txt
Question from COMMODORE C-64 user
Questions about Games Online
Raid Tool Box
re Virtual Screen
Which bbs software is the best?
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:58:44 -0600
From: [email protected] (Piers Stainforth)
Subject: [*] Accounts Double-entry Bookkeeper in FMP
Trying to organize your life? This Claris FileMaker Pro 2.1 (or later) file
balances and reconciles bank, investment and credit card accounts; tracks
assets, liabilities and capital; automates home inventory. Takes care of
recurring expenses/income. Intended for easy personal use, and provides for
a small business. Designed for Mac, it also runs on the Windows version of
FileMaker. Shareware, C$20.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/bookkeeper-fm.hqx; 120K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 09:48:56 -0600
From: Ulrich Hilger
Subject: [*] AllDay 4.5
Hi everybody!
I would like to publish the attached application. It is the latest
version 4.5 of my program AllDay for PowerMacs.
Here is a brief description of what it does:
Yearly calendar in english/german language. NOW WITH HOLIDAY USER
EVENTS. Other features: User events, horizontal/vertical orientation,
sunday/monday as starting day, displays up to 30 public holidays,
computes years exceeding the mac clock chip range. Marks sundays,
holidays, user events and todays date in configurable colors.
Requires: PPC601 or higher CPU.
FREEWARE.
Thank you very much and best regards,
Ulrich Hilger
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/all-day-45-da-ppc.hqx; 66K]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/all-day-45-da.hqx; 64K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:58:32 -0600
From: [email protected] (tinyjohn)
Subject: [*] BigSecret 3.0
A file utility allowing you to make folders and files
invisible from the Finder, and protect that invisibility
with a password.
System 7 and onward...
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/big-secret-30.hqx; 91K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:58:34 -0600
From: [email protected] (John S. Reynolds)
Subject: [*] CacheBGone! A Netscape cache eliminator
What it does:
This is a simple, small, freeware applescript written for the
express purpose of automatically getting rid of the Netscape "Cache =9F"
folder, and the "Global History" file.
Why?
Because I like Netscape to start new every time I load it up, and
re-load every link in case changes have been made. By getting rid of the
"Global History" file I also ensure that the links I used last time do not
show up in Netscape as having been already visited. I usually run this
script right after I'm done surfing with Netscape. See the Readme file for
other uses and more info.
What you need:
System 7.5 or later. It will run faster depending on the machine
that you own. You *can* run it on 7.1, but you will need a scriptable
finder, and applescript installed. I do not know exactly where to get these
items for 7.1, and will ignore requests for information about them. If you
*do* have this information, please forward it to me, and I will include it
in any other related releases.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/cache-b-gone.hqx; 10K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:58:46 -0600
From: [email protected] (Piers Stainforth)
Subject: [*] Canadian Income Tax 1995. Excel Template.
Each year, Icicle Computer produces an automated Canadian income tax
return, approved by Revenue Canada for direct submission of the printed
output. The forms run on Microsoft Excel for Macintosh, version 3 or later
(it's now at v.5). All entries calculate automatically, allowing quick,
easy and accurate adjustment of your figures to ensure the best tax results
for you and your family. Available now from [email protected]
This file is a demo of the 1995 forms. It does just the T1 General and
Schedule 1.
Included with the full set are: the T1 General; Schedules 1 to 8; T657A &
T956 Capital Gains; T778 Child Care; T776 Rental Income & CCA; T2032
Professional Income & CCA; T2124 Business Income & CCA, and, provincial
forms for all provinces except Quebec. Shareware, C$25; deep discount for
subsequent renewals.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/canadian-income-tax-95-demo.hqx; 96K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 09:47:14 -0600
From: [email protected] (Jonathan Dean)
Subject: [*] CommFigure 1.1.7b
CommFigure 1.1.7b is a small application used to configure all your internet
applications in one easy step. CommFigure actively edits any internet
applications, rather than waiting for software developers to support a common
set of preferences. CommFigure uses modules - which can be easily
created for new internet applications (full instructions are included to create
your own). Modules are currently included for Eudora, Netscape, Fetch, MacPPP,
InterSlip, Homer, and Ircle.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/comm-figure-117b.hqx; 46K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:22 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] cool cursor
Matthias Ulrich gave us the Color Cursor I have just done some
modifications.
So, if You think that the little black and white arrow is ugly ,
this one looks great in "Copland enviroment" !
Drop the extension on the System folder and restart ( if You got
System 7.x.x )
cool cursor 1996 by G=F6ran Lindsj=F6=F6
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/cool-cursor-init.hqx; 7K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:57:01 -0600
From: Sterling
Subject: [*] Couple Under Microscope; a cartoon
[Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/couple-under-microscope.hqx; 87K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:03 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] CrystalCursor
Matthias Ulrich gave us the Color Cursor I have just made a new
layout.
This little crystal replace the black arrow. It's transparent and
shimmers when You drag it over colored icons etc. Kind of neat,if
you like extraordinary things.
Drop the extension on the System folder and restart ( if You got
System 7.x.x )
Crystal Cursor 1996 by G=F6ran Lindsj=F6=F6
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/crystal-cursor-init.hqx; 7K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:17 -0600
From: [email protected] (Andre' C. van der Ham)
Subject: [*] Digester2.1.1b
Hi digest digesters!
There is always room for improvement ...
So here is a new and improved version of digester.
Now digester 2.1.1b has:
* A path parameter for the images, so you can put them anywhere!
* A manual to go with it, explaining in more detail how digester works
and how you can configure it to suite your needs.
* and a few bug fixes.
PLUG: check out this new HyperDigest mirror site:
http://www.powernet.net/~imageink/digests/index.html
I'll be on vacation from January 19 to 28, so please hold you e-mails.
Thanks for all the feedback!
Enjoy!
Andre' van der Ham.
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/digester-211b.hqx; 165K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:26 -0600
From: Nathan Sturtevant
Subject: [*] DomeWars1.0
This is version 1.0 of my game Dome Wars. Dome Wars is a tank game for
anywhere from 2 to 10 players. You are placed on a mountain slope, and
have to fight for survivial with other tanks. Similar to Scorched Earth
for the PC, or a much souped up version of Artillery. New in this
version:
* weapon editor
* more sounds
* more textures
* music (registered users)
* Speech Manager support (reg. users)
Users who have already paid the reg. fee can E-Mail me to get a
registration code.
Nathan Sturtevant
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/dome-wars-10.hqx; 773K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:04 -0600
From: james
Subject: [*] DragThing 1.5, an application dock
DragThing is an application dock designed to tidy up the icons littering
your desktop. Simply drag an application from the Finder onto an empty
square in a dock and then drag documents onto it as normal. Double-click
a docked application to launch it or bring it to the front. In addition,
the docks can contain files, folders, disks and servers and there is
also a option to display the currently running processes in a special
dock.
It requires at least System 7.5 (or 7.1 with Drag & Drop, AppleScript
and the Scriptable Finder) and a Macintosh with a minimum of a Motorola
68020 or PowerPC 601 processor. The application is distributed as a fat
binary with both regular 68K and native PowerPC versions included.
DragThing may be used freely - all I ask is that if you really like
DragThing and keep using it, you send me something cool in return. See
the manual for more details on what is considered cool and how DragThing
may be distributed.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/drag-thing-15.hqx; 484K]
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/drag-thing-15-manual-pdf.hqx; 116K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:44 -0600
From: [email protected] (Jude Charles Giampaolo)
Subject: [*] Drive Monitor
Just a little utility that monitors and displays how much space is free on
each mounted volume (Hard Drives, Servers, etc.) Similar to df for UNIX.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/drive-monitor.hqx; 13K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:52 -0600
From: [email protected] (Cam Giesbrecht)
Subject: [*] EasyMail 1.5
EasyMail is a simple, easy-to-use, yet effective electronic mail
program/system for use with a LAN (local area network). Its purpose is to
provide inter-office communications for example within an organization.
EasyMail provides the following features:
- easy to setup and use
- seemless use with other applications (no inits, cdevs to install)
- message encryption
- up to 99999 users allowed on a registered server (when registered and a
license pack is purchased)
- uses AppleShare to manage its file structure, so its secure and effective
- PowerPC native and optimized for 680x0 (FAT binary)
- requires NO server software to be run to manage mail/files (simply
install and make sure the server machine is on)
- includes AppleGuide help files for on-line help
- Update function (to provide an easy way to update your copy or to fix bugs)
- low cost (only US$10 to register the server, and US$10 for a 99999 user
pack)
- customizable help files
- support for sending files and folders as well as mail to users
NOTE: EasyMial is not like Eudora, SMTP, SNMP or POP. EasyMail is similar
to PowerTalk, CE Softwares' QuickMail, or cc:Mail (it works over LocalTalk,
EtherNet, or any compatible AppleTalk/AppleShare file system), yet costs a
fraction of the cost.
Requirements:
EasyMail requires MacOS(TM) version 7.0.x or higher, a minimum of 4 MB of
System RAM (2 MB of application RAM) for color, or 3 MB of System RAM (1 MB
of application RAM) for B&W. A LAN (local area network) is recommended,
but not required. EasyMail also requires a minimum of 5 MB of free hard
drive space for the server to operate. System 7 File Sharing is required
(EasyMail will not work AppleShare File Server).
EasyMail was written by me, Cam Giesbrecht, over a period of 1 and 1/2
years (I wrote it by myself). It was written entirely in HyperCard
(although it is a stand-alone application), with the help of some
third-party XCMDs and XFCNs, as well as some I wrote myself. Don't dismiss
this application just because it's written in HyperCard - try it!
Names, products, and companies are property of their respective holders.
Mention of third parties is for informational purposes only and does not
constitute an endorsement nor a recommendation.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/easy-mail-15-pt1.hqx; 1889K]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/easy-mail-15-pt2.hqx; 1905K]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/easy-mail-15-pt3.hqx; 637K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:58:56 -0600
From: R Shapiro
Subject: [*] Eumorpha: Eudora->Emailer etc
Eumorpha is a utility which will import messages in a few standard mail
formats, including Eudora's, into Claris Emailer. It will also burst
digests. And it can be used in conjunction with MailConverter to import
files in many other formats. Eumorpha requires Claris Emailer 1.0v2 or
later.
Latest changes in this release:
1. Corrected a bug in accessing folders from remote-mounted (Appleshare)
volumes.
2. Added an options dialog to control automatic file->folder mappings and
conditions under which messages are treated as outgoing rather than
incoming.
3. Fixed a variety of minor event and interface quirks.
rs/[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/mail/eumorpha-15b5.hqx; 103K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:41 -0600
From: "Hopkins, Edwin"
Subject: [*] Fonts_Manager 1.5
Fonts Manager(tm) is functionally similar to the System 7.5.x Extensions
Manager. It allows the importing, viewing, enabling, and disabling of font
suitcases in 'Sets' and supports Balloon help. Unlike other utilities, such
as Suitcase(tm) and Master Juggler(tm), it works on ALL Macs with System 7.5
or later, without interfering with the normal operation of your computer.
Have over 300 testimonials from customers with 7.5.2 that have switched to
Fonts Manager(tm) to get their businesses back 'Up & Running'.
NEW: International support for MacOS (Danish in this version), an expanded
ReadMe file with tips, Q&A, etc., and BUG fixes (since moving to a new
application development system). Look for the KanjiTalk version next...
Supports the following options: a Help menu and Balloon Help throughout,
IMPORT fonts from folders/disks other than the Fonts folder, automatic
installation, set replacement, alphabetical font lists, Preferences menu for
broad customization, and multiple licensing options.
Also available @ ,
AOL (Computing/Software Libraries/Desktop Publishing forum/Software Search),
and on Apple's eWorld (Computer Center/Software Center/Software
Exchange/Fonts).
Type: Shareware $10 ($25 for the Copland upgrade when available). Current
registered users upgrade to this version FREE! Site licenses available at
site-license-type savings. Inquire within...
[Archived as /info-mac/font/util/fonts-manager-15.hqx; 320K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:29 -0600
From: "Olson, Greger J - CI/911-2"
Subject: [*] Football 95
The attached is a update to my Freeware, Stats based NFL Football Sim.
Please replace any previous versions.
This is a final pre-super bowl update. This version fixes a problem with
the latest versions of Macintalk (from Plaintalk 1.4.1) which tend to "spell
out" uppercase text instead of pronouncing it (I now fork uppercase to the
screen for readability and lowercase to Macintalk). Also increased cursor
responsiveness when the computer coaches both sides in non "auto" mode.
It is a conversion of a CC3 program with some added Mac-centric features.
The current NFL season inspired me to upload it based on the paucity of
existing (free) football programs.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/football-96-01-19.hqx; 121K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:59:01 -0600
From: [email protected] (Richard Salter)
Subject: [*] hyper nova space attack beep!!!
Due to overwhelming demand (in fact the InterNet actually was forced to shut
down for four seconds) here it is, the second RICKSOUND!
This sound begins with an alarm- as if you were on a space ship. Then, a jet
sound fires through the speakers using an INCREDIBLY ADVANCED STEREO
TECHNIQUE called PANNING. Then, a deep throated voice booms that your
mac is under ATTACK!!!! But before you can recover, you are treated to a
sequence in which a band of marauders ransack the cockpit! (which is NOT
stolen from NPG's new album EXODUS- really it's not! :-} )
Enjoy the sound and remember- GIVE US MONEY!
For Anyone Who Doesn't Get The Joke- Check Out CLIXSOUNDS On InfoMac.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/hyper-nova-space-attack.hqx; 567K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:59:04 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] IGS Twisted v0.0.1
This is one of the coolest modules ever created. It will turn your eyes
inside out...
It starts with a line of 3D tiles. Slowly, they twist around collapse,
rotate, vortex, swing, shift, scale, and invert in a way that mesmorizes
every onlooker. The fluid motion of these little tiles is amazing.
This works best with a PowerMac. I included a fat version for the
PowerMac/68k and then another version for the 68k w/FPU.
I recommend a PowerMac, but it if you want to run it on a 68k machine, use
the FPU if you have one.
WARNING: This Module will run so painfully slow on 68k machines that it will
be like pulling a bowling ball out of your ear!
Shareware: $5
If you like it, and keep it please pay your shareware fee.
Have comments about it? try my e-mail at [email protected]
Click Download and enter the IGS Twisted 3D world.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/igs-twisted-101.hqx; 36K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:57 -0600
From: [email protected] (sgzb)
Subject: [*] Issamar Credit Repair
[Archived as /info-mac/art/issamar-credit-repair.hqx; 35K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:57:05 -0600
From: Sterling
Subject: [*] Key Islands Jpeg
This is a 640x480 24bit jpeg created with a Macintosh using PIxel
Paint Pro.
Think of it as Tease Ware. If you use it send a donation or comment.
http://www.powernet.net/~imageink/digests/index.html
[Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/key-islands-jpeg.hqx; 228K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 09:47:08 -0600
From: [email protected] (Ivar Kjartansson)
Subject: [*] MacPhone
MacPhone is a handy shareware application that mimics a traditional modern
phone. It has functions like, 12 speed dial memory which holds
informations about the subject like name, telephone number, address, e-mail
and a picture of the subject if wanted. Speed dial requires a modem and a
telephone hooked to the modem. When you press the speed dial (or dial
manually), you only need to pick up the telephone within 5 seconds, and
wait for a "carrier detection" (i.e. a person which answers). It has also
redial button, timer, calendar and it loga all calls made with the program,
with the date, time, phone number and subject. It can clear, export, import
and open a log file. It can also export names and phonenumbers into a text
file, for easy transportation or backup, which can be inported back in. In
addition to a standard phone it has a quick-dial button for an emergency
number, like an ambulance or what ever you desire.etc. in addition to a
standard phone. The program has a LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
If there are any problems with my upload (uploaded .sit archive with
AppleSingle transfer method), then please notify me via e-mail.
Thanks...
[Archived as /info-mac/data/mac-phone-02.hqx; 1370K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:59:00 -0600
From: R Shapiro
Subject: [*] MailConverter, a general mailfile helper
MailConverter is a utility which converts disparate mail and mail-like
formats into sendmail format, suitable for use with Eudora or Z-Mail. It
will also create and burst digests, and import a few kinds of nickname
files. It can be used in conjunction with Eumorpha to import all
supported formats into Claris Emailer.
MailConverter handles the following formats:
mmdf mail files
babyl mail files
America Online mail files
LeeMail mail files
Pine mail files (both Unix and Dos)
Elm mail files
MacEMail mail files
PopMail mail files
eWorld mail files
PC Eudora mailboxes (even with DOS eol)
Ricemail mail files
TeleFinder mail files
CompuServe mail files (limited support, text archives only)
cc:Mail mail files (limited support, text archives only)
vmsMail mail files (limited support, text archives only)
MSMail mail files (limited support, text archives only)
NewsWatcher save files
Gnus save files
NN save files
Latest changes in this release:
1. Corrected a bug in accessing folders from remote-mounted (Appleshare)
volumes.
2. Added support for two more AOL file types (AOqc/AOms and AOqc/AOom)
and corrected an obscure but nasty problem with the dates in AOqc/TEXT
files.
3. Added a setting for the Default Mailbox Folder (default source of
files for the Mailbox Window and for digestification).
4. Fixed a variety of minor event and interface quirks.
rs/[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/mail-converter-215b3.hqx; 197K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:08 -0600
From: [email protected] (John Melby)
Subject: [*] Matrix maker 2.5
This file contains the new version of "Matrix maker", a Macintosh
application designed for the easy creation and formatting of twelve-tone
matrices (12 x 12 arrays) used in the composition and/or analysis of
twelve-tone music. It will also allow the creation and formatting of 7 x 7,
6 x 6, and 5 x 5 matrices. This application is designed for use with
Microsoft Word for the Macintosh. The preferred MSW version is v 6.0.1, and
this package contains two AppleScript applications for the automatic
formatting with MSW 6.x of the data produced by the Matrix maker
application: 1) "Matrix formatter", which formats output that has been
produced by the user's manual activation of the "Matrix maker 2.5 (fat)"
application, and 2) "Matrix maker script", which automates the entire
process by opening the "Matrix maker 2.5 (fat)" application and then
successively performing the formatting steps without the necessity for any
user intervention other than entering the matrix specifications. The
package also includes stationery files that can be used with Microsoft Word
5.1 in the event that MSW 6.x is not available; in this case, the
formatting must be done manually, but the process is quite simple.
The "Matrix maker 2.5" folder consists of the following eight items:
1) the "Matrix maker 2.5 (fat)" application, a "fat" binary application
containing
both Macintosh 68K and PowerPC native code
2) a folder labeled "for MSW 6 users" (contains the Matrix formatter
AppleScript application)
3) a folder labeled "for MSW 5.1 users"
4) the Matrix maker script AppleScript application mentioned above
5) a sample output file labeled 'sample "matrix.txt"'
6) a sample output file labeled 'sample "header.txt"'
7) a SimpleText ReadMe file
8) a sample of the "finished product", labeled 'sample "matrix output"'.
Each of the two MSW folders contains the files necessary to use "Matrix
maker 2.5 (fat)" with the appropriate word-processing application.
Documentation in each folder, created in the appropriate Word application,
describes in detail the proper procedure in each case.
The automatic formatting scripts are designed to handle only 12 x 12, 7 x
7, 6 x 6, and 5 x 5 arrays. Matrices of any other size must be formatted
manually. Note that in order to use the AppleScript "Matrix formatter" or
"Matrix maker script" application, your computer must have System 7.5 or
later installed and the "Finder scripting extension" must be in the active
"Extensions" folder within your System Folder. The script application
automatically checks for both of these necessary items when it is launched.
The "Matrix maker 2.5 (fat)" application itself will, however, run on
systems earlier than System 7.5. If you have neither Word 5.1 nor Word 6.x,
you may still be able to use the "Matrix maker 2.5 (fat)" application, as
long as your word-processing application allows text-to-table conversions.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/matrix-maker-25.hqx; 186K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:06 -0600
From: [email protected] (Donald E. Smith)
Subject: [*] Nocturnal Emissions Volume 1
This is a series of high quality Desktop Textures I developed for the
program Texture Installer.
More Emissions will come soon....no pun intended.
Enjoy.
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/grf/nocturnal-emissions-grp1.hqx; 252K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:47 -0600
From: [email protected] (William S. Leshner)
Subject: [*] Notify (scripting addition)
Notify is a scripting addition that makes it possible for a script to use
the notification manager. The advantage of using the the Notify scripting
addition, as opposed to 'display dialog' is that, if a script is being
executed by an application that is in the background, the user is
guaranteed to see the alert. With 'display dialog' the user may not get
notification of the message until the application that executed the script
is brought to the front.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/notify-100-osax.hqx; 5K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:33 -0600
From: Scorpion
Subject: [*] Pong Kombat 3
by Brandon Kuroda
Mix Stefan Gagne's "Pong Kombat" (for the PC) idea and Mortal Kombat 3,
and you get Pong Kombat 3. This is a Pong game in which you can choose
>From 9 different paddles based on Mortal Kombat 3 characters, each with
their own special moves and fatalities.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/pong-kombat-3-10.hqx; 3058K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:50 -0600
From: Colen Garoutte-Carson
Subject: [*] Public Address BBS Host v1.0b4d6
Attached is Public Address Bulletin Board Host software for the Mac,
v1.0b4d6 (PA-BBSv1.0b4d6.sea.hqx)... It supports modem connections, ADSP
connections, TCP/IP connections, and CTB connection tools. All that the
remote user sees is controled by modules, which can be rearranged, added,
removed, or developed by 3rd parties, in a plug-and-play mannger. There
are no limitations on simultanious connections, total # of users, length
of time usable, and there are no limitations on the message bases or
transfer directories. This is a fully usable pre-release demo.
- Colen Garoutte-Carson
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/bbs/public-address-09b4d6.hqx; 1409K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:12 -0600
From: [email protected] (Tracy L. Hinshaw)
Subject: [*] QuickReplace. XFCN for HyperCard & SuperCard
QuickReplace is an XFCN that allows you to find and replace all
occurences of a string in any valid HyperCard/SuperCard container
(variable, field). QuickReplace is case-sensitive and, unlike HyperCard,
distinguishes between accented characters (diacriticals) and their
non-accented counterparts
(for example: =E9e; =F1n, etc.).
QuickReplace will find and replace strings up to 255 characters in
length. If an optional fourth parameter is set to "TRUE", QuickReplace
will also return the number of "replacements" performed.
QuickReplace will also find and replace non-printing characters such as
carriage returns, tabs and line-feeds (see "Tips" below).
QuickReplace is provided as "AnyWare." That is, if you use it, please
let me know by sending "Anything" you have cluttering up your desktop: a
poem you've written, a picture of your dog, a program you've developed,
money, a postcard from your hometown etc. - just something to let me know
that my programs are being used and that they're not gathering cyberdust in
a virtual warehouse somewhere. (Please don't send any America On-line disks
though, the 3000 or so that I already have should see me through!)
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/card/quick-replace-xfcn.hqx; 23K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:54 -0600
From: [email protected] (Dave Friedman)
Subject: [*] ShowInitAndName
This is a complete package with everything you need to show icons at
startup and join the next generation of inits! The entire, fully documented
source code is included -- and is free to any programmer who wants it.
This next generation of inits display their filenames beneath their icon,
and are highlighted while they are active. Best of all, the operating
system can override their behavior, so your inits will remain current for
years to come.
*** BE WARNED! Many old inits rely on obsolete and incompatible code. There
are over a dozen different sources for displaying icons at startup, and
even Apple uses four different methods in System 7.5.2. The incompatibility
among these old inits is especially apparent with the next generation --
but the effect is only a visual nuisance.
There's no reason why everyone can't update their inits, especially since
the enclosed source code:
* Is compilable on both 680x0 and PowerPC
* Contains no hacks or assembly language
* Is compatible with System 6.0 to the present (7.5.2)
* Runs on Mac Plus to the present (Power Macintosh w/PCI)
* Includes sample projects for both Code Warrior and Think C
Please read the ShowInitAndName.h header file for complete details,
including a bibliography!
Enjoy,
David Cook
Storm Impact, Inc.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/show-init-and-name.hqx; 294K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:59 -0600
From: [email protected] (Jason Haines)
Subject: [*] Super Mega Sonic Ultra Beep! 8-Bit
Welcome to the first release from RICKSOUNDS! A company dedicated to making a
lot of money. Remember to read the read me!!
This sound begins with a ear shattering explosion which uses a very special
stereo technique , then builds to a crescendo, a short speech, then another
explosion which echoes between the speakers like the aimless end of a sound
file that's got nowhere to go!
This sound is c RICKSOUNDS, 1996 and isn't to be heard by anyone we don't
like.
Email address: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/super-mega-sonic-ultra-beep.hqx; 616K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:38 -0600
From: [email protected] (Dave Friedman)
Subject: [*] TaskMaker v2.2
TaskMaker is an exciting sword and sorcery game where you battle vile
monsters and complete tasks under the watchful eye of the TaskMaker. Both
beginning and experienced players enjoy exploring over one-hundred million
pixels of dungeons and villages. The program begins with an extensive,
interactive, graphic tutorial, which teaches all the basics of the game.
Will you escape the clutches of evil by land, sea, or magic?
Can you grow to be leader of the land?
And in case of an untimely demise -- never fear! You can fight your way out
of Hell (a randomly generated maze with four possible exits) to restore
your player to life.
UPGRADE FEATURES:
This version of TaskMaker is a full-color, major upgrade to the 1989 B&W
product of the same name.
New features include:
* Color!
* System 7 compatibility
* A built-in, extensive, interactive tutorial
* New weapons and spells
* New dungeons with improvements to existing ones
* Improved interface
* New artwork
* Multi-channel sounds
* Removal of the instruction manual based copy protectio
...and more!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
TaskMaker runs on Macintosh computers from the Mac Plus to the newest,
including 68040 & PowerPC-based Macs.
Accelerated on PowerPC!!
PowerBook, AV, and System 7 friendly. 24/32-bit clean.
Multi-monitor compatible.
Requires at least System 6.0.2.
Built-in virus protection.
Storm Impact, Inc.
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/task-maker-22.hqx; 2132K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:10 -0600
From: [email protected] (Dario Accornero)
Subject: [*] TheZone 1.2; an arcade game
Arcade game. TheZone is a shareware game for the Mac (thru Kagi).
Enjoy the finest space driving possibility you have ever had in
inertial arcades. Admire the best 3D rendered sprites on this platform.
Experience the mad collision system that makes our game something
like a crazy space pool. Blast out the heaviest mother bases you
could dream of. Destroy the toughest enemies in evil space.
Survive the higher levels fighting maniacal hordes of nasties.
System requirements: a 020 or higher (030 recommended) Mac or
a PowerMac; System 7.0; Sound Manager 3.0; a 13" or higher monitor;
a 2.5Mb to 3Mb free RAM partition; 2Mb disk space.
A FPU is not required, but the archive contains a floating point version
as well.
Permission is granted to the InfoMac staff to include this program
on their CDROM. Any other CDROM publisher should contact us to
get our approval.
Version 1.2 fixes major bugs: *full* compatibility on systems equipped
with multiple monitors; stereo output on Macs with newer sound chips.
It is _highly_ recommended for users of previous versions to download
this one. If you own TheZone 1.1, you might wish to download the
update (a shorter archive).
The DAPPSoft Team
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/zone-12.hqx; 1156K]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/zone-12-updt.hqx; 161K]
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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:56:20 -0600
From: David Alan Johnson
Subject: [*] triangle-solver-16-excel
If you provide sufficient information Triangle Solver will
complete the unknown angles and lengths of a triangle as well
as the area of the triangle.
Triangle Solver will complete any SAA, SSA, SSS, ASA or SAS
triangle.
Note: Triangle Solver will solve for only one set of answers
for a SSA (the ambiguous case) triangle if it has two sets
of answers.
You need Microsoft Excel 4.0 (or later) or a program that can
convert Excel 4 documents.
See the WWW Page at http://www.rpi.edu/~johnsd10/triangle/
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/triangle-solver-16-excel.hqx; 40K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 16:57:11 -0600
From: [email protected] (Robert Schenk)
Subject: [*] Virtual Maze Book (lite)
Attached is a "virtual book" with many thousands of pages of mazes. It
allows one to save or print out mazes with the press of a few keys. And if
one wants to be creative, the program has the tools to alter the mazes it
provides or to draw completely new ones.
This is the lite version of a much bigger book of mazes. If you only want
an occasional maze, this lite version--which is free but not public
domain--should serve you well. If you want more variety, you can find the
full (billion-page) version on my CD-ROM, Font Pro 5, Fun Type, published
by Wayzata Technology Information on ordering is included in the readme.
Robert Schenk
[email protected]
(Check out Wayzata's home page at http://Wayzata-Tech.com)
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/virtual-maze-book-lite.hqx; 209K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 21:59:06 -0600
From: [email protected] (Pascal CARDON)
Subject: [*] Yooz 1.55US
What can you use YOOZ for?
+ YOOZ keeps track of all applications launched on your Macintosh,
providing the date and duration of each session.
+ YOOZ helps you assess what your Macintosh is being used for.
+ YOOZ helps you evaluate shareware by indicating how much time you spend
on each shareware application.
+ YOOZ helps you organize your network by distributing right sized
Macintosh according to each user's principal needs.
+ YOOZ will reveal whether you spend more time on your favorite games than
on your word processor.
+ System 7.0 or later is required.
1.55 Version (01/21/96)
Improvements:
+ 2 separates versions : English and French. This results in a smaler and
quicker program.
+ It's possible to get a graphic for single program, by clicking the
'Graph' icon in either Histo window or program list window.
+ Best title display for the graph Window
+ New Setup window for Spy=DFg extension.
+ Balloon help with menus, About window and Setup windows.
+ New Spybg (2.55) with new recording method. PLEASE have a look to it's
readme file.
+ Full English error messages
Bugs corrections:
+ Bad keyboard shortcuts with windows menu.
+ A bug was freezing the mac when printing on SW 2400 printer and others.
+ Many memory handling bugs.
SHAREWARE
+ You may distribute YOOZ as long as:
+ All files, including the shareware notice, are included.
+ No charge is made without my WRITTEN consent.
+ Distribution is also allowed on servers (AOL, Compuserve, eworld ...), CD
ROMs (BBS in the box, Quintescence ...) and computer magazines in the
respect of the same above conditions =8A
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/yooz-155-fr.hqx; 242K]
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/yooz-155.hqx; 236K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 00:19:34 -0600
From: [email protected] (John I. Quebedeaux, Jr.)
Subject: [A] 2 Macs 1 Printer
Regarding networking two Macs and a LaserWriter NTR:
I already have implemented such a solution in a two level apartment. The
LaserWriter NTR is a wonderful network Appletalk printer. I used the 2nd
set of 2 pair wires in the wall, made sure they were a closed circuit, and
added double phone plates in place of the old single ones. I now can have
my Macs in any room and the printer anywhere else. I used Farallon Phonenet
and Focus connectors. I like the Focus ones because they have internal
termination that you simply switch on and lights to indicate activity. Very
inexpensive too. You're looking at about $50 in connectors (three) and less
than $10 in phonewire which you probably have most of.
Here is an example diagram (use monospaced font to view it such as Courier):
| wire connected to printer ports on Macs and Appletalk port on NTR.
_ phone wire
* is a phonenet or focus connector
# is termination on the phonenet or switched on the focus connector
(normally you need to terminate the ends of the network)
3ft 50ft
____ ____________________________________________
# / \ / \ #
* * *
| | |
NTR Mac --> other room ---> Mac
With the printer as a network device, it will be connected through the
phonenet type connectors. It will be on the network, daisy chained to the
Mac next to it with the phone wire between phonenet connectors. The printer
ports are the Appletalk ports on the Macs. The NTR's serial port is the
Appletalk port (same one you are using already). This way, you don't have
to have the computer turned on next to the printer for the computer in the
other room to print to it. The printer becomes a "stand-alone" network
device. By the way, if you get an PeeCee - the NTR can have that hooked to
its parallel port at the same time and will switch automagically between
the two.
I took my setup a step farthur and purchased a 50ft outdoor phone cable
(round with good outer layer) and hooked my network out the window one
apartment down to a co-worker and setup his wiring as well so that we could
get to each other's Mac and he could use my printer. The only thing to
watch for is the physical distance between nodes (mac or printer) on the
wire and the total distance of the wire. The first is in hundreds of feet
(~500-~800 max) and the 2nd ~1500ft I think for phonenet if I remember what
I was told once.
I work with Macs and PeeCee's and there is nothing to networking Macs like
this. It's a joy.
Hope this helps,
-John Q.
-----
John I. Quebedeaux, Jr.
e-mail: [email protected] - www: http://www.intersurf.com/~johnq
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 12:53:53 -0500
From: [email protected]
Subject: Connecting to an ISP
I am trying to get my Powerbook 540C connected to a new ISP that is running a
Hayes modem. I have a Global Village Powerport Mercury with Global Village
Software 2.08. My computer has System 7.5 software, MacTCP 2.06 and Config
PPP v. 2.0.1. I have been able to communicate through AOL without any
problems.
I can make contact with the ISP modem and it accepts my ID and password and
gives me the message "Establishment" and "Network" but then the connection is
broken.
Is there a software fix or a resource who can help me get connected? Any help
would be appreciated.
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 12:24:02 -0800
From: Opie Walter
Subject: Error Codes
Do you know where I can get a list of sad mac error codes for a MAC IIci?
Thanks
Opie
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 17:52:53 -0500
From: [email protected] (Mark J. Miller)
Subject: ethertalk & 5200
I recently installed an Asante ethernet card & software on a Performa
5200CD.
When I try to use the Network control panel to change from localtalk to
ethertalk I get a message that basically says "...error, can't change to
ethertalk...". I tried going through the extensions & turning them off and
on but I couldn't get a definitive fix. When I located two extensions that
seemed to be causing the problem I turned them off, restarted & then I
could set the Network control panel to ethertalk. But, when I restarted the
5200 again, with the "possibly offending" extensions still off, I couldn't
set the Network control panel to ethertalk! The error message is always the
same.
I tried several different things (reinstalling the drivers, disabling all
extensions, rebuilding the desktop...) but so far I can't get ethertalk
activated. ANY & ALL help would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Mark
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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 96 00:17:33 0400
From: Bill Byles
Subject: GeoPort advice needed
I am using a PowerMac 6100/60AV with a GeoPort adapter. I have become
impatient with the 14.4 rate and started looking for a 28.8. A local
Apple reseller told me to be patient, Apple was coming out with a
software fix that would upgrade my GeoPort to 28.8. Then I was told that
the software fix didn't work and a new GeoPort was being planned which
would offer 28.8 speed. However, another local Apple reseller had not
heard either. Help! Does anyone know about this? Do I wait, and if so
how long? Or, do I unplug my GeoPort and simply go with an external
28.8?
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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 07:43:31 -0800
From: [email protected] (Paul Brians)
Subject: gray PPAT
When I asked about how to create a light grey desktop pattern I got several
answers, of which this was the best. Others may find it helpful:
>From: [email protected] (Glen M. Frank)
>
>The Desktop Patterns application in sys 7.5 supports cut-and-paste, so if all
>you need to do is make a black and white checkerboard, just go into any
>graphics program, make a 2x2 pel square, cut, then paste. it will appear as
>the last pattern in the application.
Paul Brians, Department of English,Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-5020
[email protected]
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians
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Date: 21 Jan 1996 02:49:42 GMT
From: Bill Byles
Subject: Juno, no Mac version
C|Net reported a neat looking free e-mail service called Juno. At the
present time it is Windows only but if there is sufficient interest they
will consider a Mac version. Send e-mail to [email protected] to
volunteer to be a beta tester and let them see that there is interest in
a Mac version. If this is new to you, go to their web site and check it
out.
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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 15:04:56 +0100
From: [email protected] (Arjan van der Laan)
Subject: Macintosh to Windows NT via TCP/IP
I am looking for a Macintosh extension so I can attach to a Windows NT
server via MacTCP. Does anybody know of the existance of such an extension
?
Thx, Arjan.
E-mail : [email protected]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 19:58:16 -0500
From: [email protected] (Don't Panic!)
Subject: OpenTransport108-Type-11-solution.txt
Dear Moderators,
Please post the following FAQ in /comm/info subdirectory of sumex with the
title of the above subject:
To owners of PowerMac 7200, 7500, 8500, 9500 here is a solution to those
terrible type 11 errors experienced with OpenTranport 1.0.8.
1. Get a Dynamic IP addressing account with all the gateway domain server
information from the provider, you may want to ask for a Compressed PPP
account with RARP addressing.
2. Clean install the system using the CD and Command-Sh-k at the startup of
opening the installer software.
3. Make sure you have OpenTransport 1.0.8 from ftp://ftp.support.apple.com,
install it and reboot.
4. Delete all non-Apple INITs, or archive them away in a .CPT, .SIT, or
.SEA file (clean install your system, and then install Open Transport
1.0.8).
5. Delete or archive the TCP/IP control panel and its corresponding
preference file in the System Folder::Preferences folder.
6. Delete or archive these extensions:
Open Tpt Internet Library
OpenTptInternetLib
7. Don't touch these extensions:
Open Tpt AppleTalk Library
Open Transport Library
OpenTptAppleTalkLib
OpenTransportLib.
8. Don't touch this Control Panel:
AppleTalk
9. Install MacPPP 2.0.1 or MacPPP 2.2.0a (available in the sumex mirror
archives).
Don't forget to set your TimeOut variable to at least 90 seconds,
and to setup your Connect Script. If you have trouble setting up your
connect script, please e-mail me at my address below. Also be sure no
other versions of PPP, PPP Preferences, Config PPP are on your machine when
you install it.
REBOOT your machine.
10. Install MacTCP 2.0.6.
Be sure to set it for Server addressing! Yes, this appears to work on
dynamic addressing servers that claim to use RARP. Strange but true of my
provider.
Gateway address and Domain Nameserver address is critical. The IP address
is set by the server.
REBOOT your machine.
This configuration appears to work fine with the following:
~ATM 3.8.2 from System CD-ROM's Adobe Acrobat 2.1
Conflict Catcher 3.0
PPPop 1.3.2
Square One 3.0
Alps Glidepoint 1.1
Netscape 2.0b6 with no additional plugins installed*
Eudora 1.5.3
Fetch 3.0
Internet Config 1.2
IceTee 1.2b1
Virex 5.6.1
QuickTime 2.1
ClickThereItIs (installed with Ze at the beginning of the filename)
Directory Assistance II (installed with Ze at the beginning of the filename)
Aaron 1.1.3 (installed with ~ at the beginning of the filename.
Hayes Accura 14.4 k bps modem.
PowerMac 7200, 24 MB of RAM, Virtual Memory off.
Server at internet service provider is a SunOS 4.1 with AT&T Teledyn 28.8 k bps
modems.
* MacroMedia Shockwave 68k and Tumbleweed plugins both have caused Type 11
and or Unimplemented trap errors.
If anyone succeeds in eliminating Type 11 errors with the above
configuration with a newer version of OpenTransport, please let me know.
Server I might add has two name server addresses it recommends putting in
MacTCP, the first of which has its radio button checked.
Standard disclaimers apply.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
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Date: 21 Jan 1996 12:51:06 GMT
From: [email protected] (James Wentworth)
Subject: Question from COMMODORE C-64 user
Subject: Question from COMMODORE C-64 user
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
Organization: SEFLIN Free-Net - Dade
Summary:
Keywords:
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.2 PL2]
I am a Commodore C-64 user (Hold your fire! Please hear me out!), and I
am posting this message for a friend of mine who is unable to get on-line
with his MacIntosh computer. He has a MacIntosh Performa 630CD equipped
with a Power MacIntosh Processor.
He recently bought a modem and the on-line beginner's package entitled,
"The Internet Starter Kit For Dummies." He installed several of the
terminal programs, all of which are specially tailored for use with the
commercial on-line services. However, he has been unable to connect to
our local free-net (the SEFLIN Free-Net, whose terminal settings are 8N1
and VT-100 or higher terminal emulation).
Is there any way that any of the terminal programs in the starter kit
could be adjusted to these parameters? If not, could anyone suggest a
simple MacIntosh terminal program that supports VT-100 or higher terminal
emulation?
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Jason
--
James J. Wentworth
[email protected]
--
James J. Wentworth
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 1996 22:03:41 -0800
From: [email protected] (Tristan Meisters)
Subject: Questions about Games Online
Hello All ! I have a black and white mac and am looking for games that will
will run on my machine . Is there a list anywhere of black and white games
, or games that will run on black and white moniters ? Any information
about such shareware or freeware games online would be much appreciated .
Also I have recently found a game on disk from a few years back , when the
Mac Classic was the top of the line and everything was on system 6.0.5 , it
is called Dark Castle , it does not run on system 7.0.1 so I was wondering
if anyone knows who wrote the program and where I can contact them and if
there is an updater for it to run on system 7.0 ? My final question is ,
about another game about 7 or 8 years ago , it was somethinbg about a tank
, from what I recall the game gave a side view of a tank which you
controled , you would go up and dowen uneven ground and shoot at enemy
tanks and chopers and other obsticles , but you only had so many shots and
so much fuel or something like that and you had to make it from fueling
base to fueling base . This game was also black and white , I am looking
for any information on it , particularly a title and information about
whether it was shareware or commercial , who wrote the program and if
possible a place to get it , if someone has a copy . Once again any help in
this area would be appreciated .
cheers Tristan
Tristan Meisters
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 96 08:38:12 0000
From: Blendia Nawrocki
Subject: Raid Tool Box
I need infomation about a product called RAID TOOL BOX.
Blendia
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Date: Mon, 22 Jan 1996 14:53:40 -0400
From: [email protected] (Alain Chabot)
Subject: re Virtual Screen
Many thanks on behalf of my friend.
He is now the proud owner of a second hand copy of Stepping Out II.
Alain Chabot
Universite Sainte-Anne
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Date: Sun, 21 Jan 1996 17:07:08 +0200 (EET)
From: Ahmet Taha Sakar
Subject: Which bbs software is the best?
I will create my own bbs.But I dont know which software is cheap and
good.I also want information about mailer/tossiers.Can you help me?
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