Info-Mac Digest V14 #41
Posted: February 14th, 1996, 6:00 am
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Info-Mac Digest Wed, 14 Feb 96 Volume 14 : Issue 41
Today's Topics:
[*] AgendaMaker v2.1 (Networkable Personal Information Manager)
[*] AppleShare 3.6.1 Patch
[*] Area Code List - Feb 1996
[*] Collect HTML 1.3.2
[*] ComboBox
[*] CyberPunk Begginning Beep! (stereo)
[*] DOS Prep 1.0
[*] Encryplet 1.0B1
[*] Eumorpha 1.5b6
[*] FreePPP D1-1.0.5
[*] LinAlg - a Linear Algebra classlib
[*] MacTypingTutorial
[*] The Adventures of Sean 2.2
[*] tronish 1.3.3 updater
[*] UnderControl 0.2b4
[*] URL Grabber for FileMaker Pro 3.0
[A] Encylcopedia copyright copy
[A] UNITED STATES APPLE KEYBOARD
[A] WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
[Q] Entering characters by ASCII nos in PageMaker
[Q] Eudora Problem in "Save As..."
[Q] Old computer cartoon
ADVICE NEEDED: Problems With MacsBug
Beginner Programming- a summary
Desktop icons...???
Excel 5 Question (C)
Help with Files ending with .crh
Info-Mac Digest V14 #40
Patching snd resource to make it louder: possible? how?
PCWorld reviews 32-bit OSs
PopChar (2 msgs)
PopChar (was British Pound Sign)
PopChar and System 7.5.1 - Works for me
Serial Port Problem Solved
WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:04 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] AgendaMaker v2.1 (Networkable Personal Information Manager)
AgendaMaker, by Kurt Swasing, is a program designed to help you collect,
organize, and communicate all the information in your life. The program
integrates notebook, task, calendar, alarm, mail, messaging, and conferencing
functions into one seamless application. Version 2.1 adds some new features,
bug fixes, and cosmetic changes.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/agenda-maker-21.hqx; 187K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:12 -0600
From: "Rob Westergaard"
Subject: [*] AppleShare 3.6.1 Patch
(c)1996 Connectix Corporation
Connectix has identified a problem with AppleShare 3.6.1 that occurs when
copying from an AppleShare volume. The problem can lead to a system crash
or file corruption of copied files. This has been independently identified
by Apple. Since a fix will not be available for an undetermined amount of
time, Connectix is distributing this patch as a fix for users of AppleShare
3.6.1.
The enclosed Read Me file contains requirements and other information
regarding AppleShare 3.6.1 Patch.
If, after reading the Read Me file, you still have questions about this
patch, please address them to "[email protected]".
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/appleshare-361-patch.hqx; 6K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:06 -0600
From: Nat Zettel
Subject: [*] Area Code List - Feb 1996
With all the recent changes in area codes, the community may find
this simple reference useful. It is simply a numerical list of area
codes as of February 1996. I did not proof this list.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/us-area-codes-96-02.txt; 4K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 14:58:30 -0600
From: Kris Coppieters
Subject: [*] Collect HTML 1.3.2
XTension by Kris Coppieters.
e-mail: [email protected]
Portions Copyrighted 1988-1994 Quark, Inc. All Rights reserved.
Change history, pricing, and complete contact info near the end of the Read
me.
* What is it ? *
Collect HTML is an XTension for XPress 3.1 or higher that allows you to convert
text from Quark pages into HTML format.
- Styles can be converted into HTML pre- and suffixes.
- Collect creates interlaced GIF, JPEG or PICT previews from Quark pages or
from
text or picture boxes.
- You can put links to local or remote URL's on selected text from within
Quark;
these links are stored within the Quark document for subsequent collections.
Collect is not well suited to convert complete Quark pages; it better for
'clipping' articles from large pages (e.g. a newspaper) for Web publication.
HTML is not as rich in features as Quark is, so do not expect a WYSIWIG
behaviour in HTML. Collect just tries to help you to create good-looking HTML
documents from Quark pages.
The demo version time limited in a few ways: it is usable until June 31,1996,
and each time disables itself 5 minutes after startup of Quark. The demo
version also has the GIF support removed.
Commercial availability of non-demo versions is not determined yet - version
1.3.2 is released only for demo purposes, and should be considered a beta
version. Send me an e-mail inquiring about future availability.
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/collect-html-132-quark.hqx; 101K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:03 -0600
From: [email protected] (Steve Dwire)
Subject: [*] ComboBox
The idea behind ComboBox is to provide an easy way for users to choose an
item from a list. 4th Dimension provides Choice Lists for this purpose,
but the current implementation has several problems.
ComboBox addresses these user-related problems while providing a
programming interface that allows the area to adapt to practically any look
and feel the designer wishes.
This package contains two copies of ComboBox. ComboBox.Lib uses the
drag-and-drop, platform-independent extension architecture, and requires
4th Dimension 3.2.5 or greater or 4D Client and 4D Server 1.2.5 or greater.
ComboBox.Ext can be installed using the 4D External Mover, and is for use
with versions of 4th Dimension prior to 3.2.5. Both copies of ComboBox
require System 7.0 or greater.
NOTE: It is extremely important that you do not include both copies of
ComboBox for use with the same structure. You should either install
ComboBox.Ext using the 4D External Mover, or install ComboBox.Lib by
dragging it into the Mac4DX folder, but not both.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/a4d/ext/combo-box-11.hqx; 57K]
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/combo-box-11-c.hqx; 185K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:18:33 -0600
From: [email protected] (Jason Haines)
Subject: [*] CyberPunk Begginning Beep! (stereo)
Yes! The long awaited third RICKSOUND is here!
This sound is in no way a parody of Jeff Click's STEREMANIAC sound in the
InfoMac sound conference.
It begins with an ominous "It is begginning", which is then overlayed and
embellished using -you guessed it- a VERY SPECIAL STEREO TECHNIQUE - what
follows is an unbelievably complex montage of voices- chanting two main
messages- then a very HardCore NIN style hyper amplified subliminal message,
then finally a simple BUT STRANGELY HAUNTING 'it has begun' to finish. I was
in tears when I finally mixed this sound down- I hope you will be too.
And remember- if tears don't come easily- money can.
I want to be rich. Please help me!
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/cyberpunk-beginning.hqx; 989K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:01:38 -0600
From: Michael Terry
Subject: [*] DOS Prep 1.0
In version 1.0, DOS=DDPrep raises all file names to upper case letters, so
that they can be read on CD-ROMs intended for both Mac and PC=DDplatforms.
DOS=DDPrep is scriptable and can process whole folders and volumes at one
time, converting all folders, volumes, and file names to uppercase letters.
Why do I=DDneed DOS Prep / Who is it for?
CD-ROMs can be made for use with both Macintosh and PCs. However, for the
PCs to be able to see the files, they need to be uppercase. If you are
creating a CD-ROM=DDintended for both platforms, this utility will allow you
to quickly convert your existing files to uppercase letters. The current
version of DOS=DDPrep does not conform file names to the DOS 8.3 naming
convention, though future versions will.
Minimum requirements: System 7.1
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/dos-prep-10.hqx; 44K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:17 -0600
From: [email protected] (Raif S. Naffah)
Subject: [*] Encryplet 1.0B1
Hi there,
Please find attached the first public release (Beta 1) of Encryplet.
Encryplet is an AppleScript droplet which makes it easy to encrypt and
decrypt files by drag-and-dropping them onto a Desktop Encryptor icon
(similar to the Desktop Printer icons in QuickDraw GX and System 7.5.1 and
later).
Encryplet is freeware for non-commercial use.
TIA and cheers;
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/encryplet-10b1-as.hqx; 24K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:09 -0600
From: R Shapiro
Subject: [*] Eumorpha 1.5b6
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.
This version adds support for a variant of the sendmail format I hadn't
considered before (one that can show up if you have uucp mailboxes in
Eudora).
rs/[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/mail/eumorpha-15b6.hqx; 104K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:11 -0600
From: "Andreas Wuertz"
Subject: [*] FreePPP D1-1.0.5
This is the first German version of FreePPP, the popular PPP
extension for the Macintosh. Have fun and enjoy!
If you have any questions regarding especially the German
version, feel free to contact me at:
Andreas Wuertz
email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/conn/free-ppp-105-de.hqx; 116K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:01 -0600
From: [email protected] (Kiselyov Oleg)
Subject: [*] LinAlg - a Linear Algebra classlib
Keywords: BLAS, Linear Algebra, optimization, interpolation, SVD,
lazy image, vector promise, pseudoinverse, regularization,
C++, class library
Hot points:
- _efficient_ and _fool-proof_ implementations of level 1 and
2 "BLAS" (element-wise operations + various multiplications)
- transpositions and determinant evaluation/inversion
- operations on a single row/col/diagonal of a matrix
- Lazy vector and Matrices (promises) , and ElementAction
iterators for fast sweeping actions
- Hooks-Jeevse multidimensional optimization
- Aitken-Lagrange interpolation over a grid of uniform or
arbitrary mesh
- *Singular Value Decomposition* of a rectangular matrix, with
an application to solve Ax=b, where A does not have to be square, and
b does not have to be a vector. In a case of a rectangular matrix A,
this effectively solves a least-squares problem.
- Brent's efficient univariate optimization and root finding
(with a guaranteed conversion)
- with a validation code to verify everything
- with a rather commented source and CW8 projects
Contents:
README - not just a plain README file
libla.pi - CW8 project to make a library, libla.a
libla.a - compiled library for a PowerMac
v*.pi - projects to run a validation code
v*.dat - output produced by the validation code
(for verification and asserting accuracy)
NumMath.dr - tells what the other files are for
*.h, *.cc - source code files
Language: C++, CodeWarrior 7/8
System: System 7.5
Note: the code is equivalent to that submitted to netlib:
this is because exactly the same code compiles both on a Mac and
under UNIX (Solaris 2.4). However, the present submission has the
code neatly arranged into CW projects. It also includes the
compiled PowerMac library.
Comments-to: [email protected], [email protected]
I'll really appreciate any comment/question etc if any.
Thank you for your consideration indeed,
Oleg
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/lin-alg-cpp.hqx; 211K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:01:09 -0600
From: [email protected] (W. Rogers)
Subject: [*] MacTypingTutorial
MacTypingTutorial is an inexpensive Macintosh sharware program that teaches
typing skills, in English. It uses five integrated work areas that together
teach correct finger placement and "touch-typing" memory of the keys on the
keyboard. Practice materials include: single letters, letter & number
sequences, words, sentences, paragraphs, and free typing. The program
offers a spelling checker, user-defined speed goals, score sheets, time
tracking with rest-signals, and many other helpful features. It comes in a
regular version (enclosed), a junior version and a special version
(Dvorak). Non-English versions under development. Users can devise their
own session-routines, by working in one or more of the modules for ten to
fifteen minutes each.
W. Rogers
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/typing-tutorial-34.hqx; 128K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:00:36 -0600
From: [email protected] (tegelaar)
Subject: [*] The Adventures of Sean 2.2
A wacky interactive cartoon where you play Sean, a character that seems to
continuously find himself in bad situations. Funny stuff. New version
includes a way to save the game to a file, a menubar, and other minor bug
fixes. Now runs on Hypercard Player.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
Again, I thank you for your time.
Andrew Tegelaar
Rancid Tomato
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/adventures-of-sean-22-hc.hqx; 793K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 14:59:12 -0600
From: [email protected] (Sam Easterby-Smith)
Subject: [*] tronish 1.3.3 updater
This updater will turn tronish 1.3.2 into tronish 1.3.3! There is not an
awfull lot of difference between them other than some bug fixes, and one or
two new options (notably one to get rid of the more annoying lines).
Tronish 1.4 should be appearing sometime in the not too distant future, and
will include some new strategic elements and a re-worked interface.
Sam Easterby-Smith
www - http://cent1.lancs.ac.uk/~mta001/
email - [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/tronish-133-updt.hqx; 32K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:14 -0600
From: Steven Bytnar-Triton MacTech
Subject: [*] UnderControl 0.2b4
It allows Mac users running personal file sharing, or Apple's AppleShare
software to send messages to all the users connected to their machine. Many
future features planned...
--Steven Bytnar
([email protected])
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/under-control-02b4.hqx; 52K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:08 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] URL Grabber for FileMaker Pro 3.0
Requirements: AppleScript 1.1, FileMaker Pro
3.0v1, Netscape 1.1 or greater
Attached is a quick, albeit attractive, FM hack
for collecting URLs from the web using Netscape
and FileMaker 3.0.
There is limited help and it is sort of a
"figure it out as you go" type of file. I think
you will find it quite useful for collecting
and storing URL addresses. It will do all of
these things and more.
1. Collect URL addresses and their page titles
2. Jump to URL addresses from the FM database
(thank you Joel & Claris)
3. Prompt for keywords associated to the
web site.
If you would like to modify the database to
output HTML Tables or Lists you can contact me
via email. You will find documentation in the
folder of the archive.
Matt Petrowsky
Keywords: URL, Web, Netscape, HTML
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/web/url-grabber-fm.hqx; 101K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 14:37:54 -0500
From: [email protected]
Subject: [A] Encylcopedia copyright copy
> If you copy a selection from either Encarta or the Grolier CD-ROM
> encyclopedia and paste it in a document, a copyright statement gets pasted
> along with the copied selection. Neat trick. How do they do that?
I don't know, but... when an app gets put into the background, it is
responsible for translating the contents of the clipboard (which might
be in some special internal format) into one of the standard MacOS
formats. It would be easy to add text at the same time, and that's one
way it could be done. This is just one of several things that
well-behaved programs have to do when put into the background (others
include restoring cursors, etc).
Hope this helps-
Ethan Benatan [email protected] http://www.pitt.edu/~ethan
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 09:25:28 -0800
From: [email protected] (Maurice "Mike" McNeil)
Subject: [A] UNITED STATES APPLE KEYBOARD
Daniel, Use the Key Caps utility that came with your system, it is included
in the Apple Menu...additional characters vary by the font. All of the
basic Mac fonts (except symbol) will provide and English Pound symbol with
option 3. There are a lot of other nifty features including various accents
required by various languages (e.g. accents, umlats). Look for a book "The
Mac is not a Typewriter".
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 09:33:51 -0800
From: [email protected] (Maurice "Mike" McNeil)
Subject: [A] WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
I recommend calling Claris...they are willing to sell to schools at very
nice prices...you do have to buy one CW 4.0 (~$50) to get one CW 3.0 ($29),
but you then have TWO legal licenses for a SUPER integrated package that
includes WP, SS, Drawing, Painting, DB, comms and more. 4.0 will not work
on the SE, but 3.0 should work just fine.
In the U.S., call (800) 544-8554, extension 311.
Make sure Mom-in-Law lets them know she is from an educational institution!!
She also needs to specify what format she wants CW in...800K or 1.4M.
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:19:37 -0500 (EST)
From: [email protected] (F. Neumann)
Subject: [Q] Entering characters by ASCII nos in PageMaker
Hi,
A feature I found useful in Word was the ability to enter characters by their
ASCII numbers. Type cmd-opt-Q, then type the number, and presto Word entered
the character corresponding to that ASCII number. Does anybody know if
something similar can be done in PageMaker 5.0?
Thanks, Florin
--
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 00:51:59 -0500
From: [email protected] (Sang Park)
Subject: [Q] Eudora Problem in "Save As..."
Whenever I use "save as..." command for my email in Eudora Light,
some lines wraps around, for example, in case of Info-mac Digest,
When I read it in Eudora Light, it comes
Info-Mac Digest Sun, 11 Feb 96 Volume 14 : Issue 38
Today's Topics:
[*] "USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh
[*] =?iso-8859-1?Q?LoanPro=81?= 1.7.5...
...
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 21:00:16 -0600
From: Matt Rilling
Subject: [*] "USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh
USAPuzzle! - Version 1.1 for the Macintosh, by Torpedo Software...
...
But, after "save as..." it changes to,
Info-Mac Digest Sun, 11 Feb 96 Volume 14 : Issue 38
Today's Topics:
[*] "USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh [*]
=?iso-8859-1?Q?LoanPro=81?= 1.7.5
...
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 21:00:16 -0600
From: Matt Rilling Subject: [*]
"USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh
...
This make me mad when I use "EasyView" to read Info-mac digest.
Is anyone can help me ?
[email protected] 336498 GA Tech Station
http://www.ece.gatech.edu/users/spark Atlanta, GA 30332-1685
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:16:35 -0500 (EST)
From: [email protected] (F. Neumann)
Subject: [Q] Old computer cartoon
Hi Info-Macers,
Some time ago I saw a cartoon explaining computer technology by comparing it
to a toilet (a not inappropriate comparison, I'm sure you'll agree!). But I
didn't see who was the author or where it was published. Does anybody know of
something like that?
Thanks, Florin
--
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
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Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:41:02 +0000
From: [email protected] (Mephistophilis)
Subject: ADVICE NEEDED: Problems With MacsBug
I have recently installed MacsBug 6.5.2 on my Quadra 700 - largely in order
to provide
me with a safe method of 'graceful exit' in the event of crashes. Although
MB catches
many crashes I have also encountered three kinds of behaviour which are not
mentioned
in such MB literature as I have been able to get my hands on:
(1) Crashes or hangs which are *not* intercepted by MB.
(2) MB is triggered and the stdlog command causes the log to scroll.
However the
log does not proceed to the "Closing log' message but reaches a point where
hitting
return causes the last few lines to repeat indefinitely. The RS, RB etc
commands
do not function, usually - though not always - giving the message 'Unable
to access
that address'.The only method of exit is to restart the computer.
(3) MB is triggered and the stdlog command produces a log which terminates
properly. However the RS, RB etc commands do not function - as in (2) - and
the only method of exit is to restart the computer.
As a non-techie I find these events rather worrying. Can anyone tell me
what is going
on here and - particularly - whether it has any serious implications for
the health of
my computer?
TIA -
Fergus Lalor
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 16:34:38 +1100 (EST)
From: [email protected] (Glen Hawkins)
Subject: Beginner Programming- a summary
Thans to all the people that replied to my earlier posting regarding the
best programming language to start with. There were a few obvious trends in
the messages that I was getting:
1: Scripting (eg Applescript and others) was becoming a force in the realm
of 'legitimate' programming languages
2: Hypercard and Supercard are still perenial favourites with a lot of people
3: Avoid 'the third letter in the alphabet' as a beginning programming language
4: The freeware Prograph (in info-mac's ftp site) was probably my bets
option if I wanted to avoid the above.
I'd be interested to hear if anyone has any further ideas regarding
programming for beginners as there are obviously a few people out there
that would benefit from this (same position as myself)
Once again thanks for the replies
Cheers Glen
Glen Hawkins ([email protected])
The ZX-81 was the worlds best Computer Frisbee
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 09:35:51 +0900
From: Jonathan Segal
Subject: Desktop icons...???
I have seen millions of posts come across these pages asking for icon
problem assistance..here's one more.
About two weeks ago, I started having problems with some icons turning
generic on me. At the same time, my DESKTOP file started becoming visible
in the top level of my main HD. If/When I chuck that file and/or rebuild
my desktop, things return to normal but only for a short time...then they
revert back. I've used both TechTool and the keyboard commands. No
difference.
I've rebuilt my desktop numerous times over the course of the past week
or two and the problem continues. I've used NDD and my disks checked out
fine except for my "DESKTOP" file having bad modification and creation
dates. I'm assuming there is a connection, obviously.
I recently added a new external HD to my 6115 and I also have a separate
system file on there although I don't know if that setup is problematic
at all. The icons that continually change are the ones from programs on
that new drive (soft windows 2, xRES 2, Strata, Now...etc...)
I'm at a loss now. I don't think this is an extension conflict because it
doesn't seem to smell of one but...I don't know. All I know is that
everytime I open up my HD to see that damn "DESKTOP" file, a horrible
sadness runs through my body. I don't like unsolved mysteries on my mac.
I'm running 7.5.1 with 16mb/RamDoubler/Spd Doubler and a slew of
extensions.
Any ideas will, of course, be appreciated. Hoping to solve this dilemma...
Jonathan Segal
Associate Editor
MacNET!
http://www.manzione.com/
[email protected]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 21:58:41 EST
From: "Allan M. Bloom"
Subject: Excel 5 Question (C)
C'mon, guys! You aren't trying. My request for help on Excel 5 got a
bunch of responses, public and private. Only one was both complete and
accurate. That was a private response, so I figure I'd best share it
with y'all.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't seen Steve Grady's responses in this
forum before. We should maybe see more?
Steve Grady knows his business. I suggest y'all listen to him when
he says something of interest to the group.
Have I adequately embarrassed you, Steve?
Al Bloom
========================================================================
>Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 01:52:26 -0800
>To: "Allan M. Bloom"
>From: [email protected] (Stephen Grady)
>Subject: Excel questions
>
>>The stupid text in the notch on the bottom left insists it is Taxes 1994. How
>>do I change that?
>
>Double click the tab, and a box will pop allowing you to rename it.
>
>Excel 5 allows for multiple sheets in a single file (workbook), similar to
>the way 4 saved a series of files in a workbook.
>
>>Is there a good way of getting back to the Excel 4 useful area?
>
>Two ways:
>Temporary is to click-drag in an empty area in the menu you wish to remove.
>It is now a floating palette. You can close the palette.
>
>Permanent is to change the viewable toolbars. Under View-Toolbars in the
>menu, (un)select the appropriate toolbar.
>
>If you really like 4, you can also use 4's menus. Under Tools-Options,
>select General. You will find an option to use Excel 4 menus.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Stephen Grady
>
>[email protected]
>[email protected]
>[email protected]
>
>
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:00:55 -0600
From: "Calhoun, Ronnie"
Subject: Help with Files ending with .crh
I have downloaded several files that end with .crh.
I'm on a Mac (LCIII).
What do I need to be able to use these files?
Thanks,
Ronnie
[email protected]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 22:26:47 +0100
From: Bo Bjulen
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #40
>From: [email protected] (Richard D. Ferrante)
>Subject: netscape 2 & opentransport
>
>I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but any users of
>Opentransport should take heed of Netscape's warning that 2.0 is
>incompatible with versions of Opentransport earlier than 1.1.
I don't remember if it has been mentioned here on Info-Mac either
but it sure has been said pretty often since Netscape 2.0 came
out. What Netscape say about it is (from "Known
Incompatibilities"):
>Open Transport
>
>Netscape Navigator=81 2.0 will not work reliably with versions of
>Open Transport before 1.1. Users may experience unpredictable
>hangs or crashes.
>
>Users of machines which require Open Transport, but who have a
>version earlier than 1.1, should >upgrade to 1.1 as soon as it
>becomes available to them.
I thought that somewhat odd since I had successfully used several
beta versions with Open Transport 1.0.8 and decided to try it in
spite of the warning. As I had found with the betas it was
necessary to increase the memory partition but after doing that
I've had no problems with this combination. The operative word in
the quote from the Netscape document above is probably *may*:
"Users may experience unpredictable hangs or crashes." Well, I
haven't and I know that there are others with OT 1.0.8 who haven't
had any problems either. However, some users have reported crashes
so some caution is probably in order.
It has also been said repeatedly that Netscape 2.0 is incompatible
with MacTCP (Richard didn't here). Can anyone tell me/us the
origin of that statement?
About the memory partition: In my experience Netscape 2.0 needs
another meg on a PowerMac, more if you add plug-ins. As usual,
your mileage might vary. I don't use Virtual Memory or RAM
Doubler, Modern Memory Manager is--of course--on, PM 7500.
Bo
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 09:23:34 +0100
From: "Adriano Santoni"
Subject: Patching snd resource to make it louder: possible? how?
Hello, Mac addicts!
I have a nice "init" that plays a sound upon startup. Tha sound is actually a
resource of the "init" itself, so theoretically it can be tampered with by
ResEdit. Now, I would like to hear a much louder sound than it presently comes
out, but I still want my Mac to produce low-volume alerts and warning sounds
during the normal work. So I am asking myself: is it possible to "patch" that
sound resource so to have it played louder, while keeping the general sound
volume setting as it stands? Do I absolutely need a sound editor? Ciao (=bye),
Adriano Santoni
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:40:00 -0500 (EST)
From: [email protected] (F. Neumann)
Subject: PCWorld reviews 32-bit OSs
PCWorld is not my usual reading matter, but the Feb issues of PCWorld and
MacWorld carry a comparison of the main 32-bit OSs, Windows, Mac, and OS/2. I
was interested to see the PCWorld article because I always like to see the
view from the other side, and I think it's well worth reading.
Here are some tidbits:
* The Mac edged out Win95 in user-friendliness, but not by much.
* While Macs have an edge in graphics, they lag behind Win95 in text processing
speed (could it be because the application they tested on the Mac was Word
7?).
* Win95's interface bears "a striking resemblance to both the Mac OS and OS/2",
and "One measure of the Macintosh interface's success is the degree to which
both Windows 95 and OS/2 Warp mimic it." Hm, looks the Microsoft boys have done
some serious research.
* The MacOS's main shortcomings are limited multitasking, few bundled
utilities,
and the fact that "the Mac OS itself is still primarily engineered for the
680x0 processor" and "can't harness the PowerPC's true performance."
One quote from a Mac user I could agree with: "the Mac's biggest enemy is not
Microsoft or Intel, but Apple itself. From lax marketing campaigns to critical
product shortages, the company is constantly dropping the ball."
Finally, on page 156 there's a sidebar entitled "Desktops of Tomorrow".
Inside: a screenshot of Copland! In PC World. Nice accolade, eh? Now, if only
Apple got its act together and shipped Copland on time...
--
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 00:10:26 +0100
From: [email protected] (Stefano Pizzetti)
Subject: PopChar
>Have we missed an update to Gunther Blaschek's most excellent (FREE!)
>program, does anyone know about system conflicts in 7.5 that blurp PopChar,
>or are there any other clues out there??
Which version of PopChar are you using? I have PopChar 2.5.2 with System
7.5.1 on my Performa 6300 and it works fine.
Stefano Pizzetti
Roma, Italia
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 14:17:15 CST
From: [email protected]
Subject: PopChar
Doug,
I have had an interesting experience with popchar...
I have three machines, a Quadra 800 (with Daystar 100 MHz PPC card, running
7.5.1) at work, a PowerBook 170 (running Sys. 7.1) and an LC III (running
7.5.1). PopChar works with the two former, but not with the LC III. Well, it
does work...but if I insert a DOS formatted floppy or Zip disk, I get an
immediate lock up requiring shutting off the computer and then turning it back
on. The three-fingered salute will NOT restart the machine. I can either remove
popchar or remove PC Exchange. I removed Popchar, as I have most of the
keystrokes memorized at this point, and I can always turn around and use the
PowerBook if I get stumped. I printed out (using TypeBook, another great
freebie) keycap tables for all my dingbat fonts.
As I have pretty much the same extensions on the Quadra and LC III I was very
surprised at this.
As an aside, Popchar will not work with MS Word 6.0 because Word doesn't use a
standard font menu.
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 13:19:21 CST
From: Pat Ullmann
Subject: PopChar (was British Pound Sign)
>Figured this discussion is a good lead-in to a question that has plagued our
>office for a few weeks now. We recently upgraded to Sys 7.5, the latest
>Microsoft suite, WordPerfect (may it live forever - are you listening,
Corel?),
>and ClarisDraw. We're all disappointed to find that a most useful utility,
>PopChar, no longer works. Fully, that is - it seems limited to Geneva and an
>occasional Monaco, no matter what font we're actually currently using.
PopChar
>would provide an instant answer to the 'pound sign' problem, and is
>indispensable for anyone using any dingbats and any fonts that may not have
>full character sets, non-standard characters, etc.
> Have we missed an update to Gunther Blaschek's most excellent (FREE!)
> program, does anyone know about system conflicts in 7.5 that blurp PopChar,
> or are there any other clues out there??
> Many thanx in advance, both from myself and the local office.
IMHO, PopChar is one of the half-dozen or so most indispensable util-
ities in the Mac world (and that includes freeware, shareware and
commercialware). I've used it on every Mac we've had since our SE/30.
It's one of those things like Disinfectant that I just install as a
matter of course when setting up a new machine.
Gunther Blaschek has been making this wonderful app available FREE
for years, and probably hearing very little in the way of thanks for
it. So, I'd like to express a heartfelt "thank you" to Mr. Blaschek,
along with my hope that he'll be able to keep PopChar viable as OSs
come and go. I'd be more than happy to pay a shareware fee for it,
if this would help. Or, alternatively, I hope Apple gets in touch
with this man, pays him a reasonable fee, and incorporates PopChar
in future versions of the Mac OS.
Just my handful-of-small-denomination-change worth.
Pat
Pat Ullmann ([email protected])
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 15:10:46 EST
From: "Roger D. Parish"
Subject: PopChar and System 7.5.1 - Works for me
I am running PopChar 2.7.1 on my PowerMac 6100/66 DOS Contemptable under
System 7.5.1 with no trouble whatsoever.
Roger
301-903-5238
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 16:53:43 GMT
From: [email protected] (Theo Vosse)
Subject: Serial Port Problem Solved
Hi,
I recently mentioned having problems with the modem port on my
Performa 5300. It appeared to be a software problem: an extension
called "External CD Sound" (at least, that's how it translates from
Dutch) caused the problem. If someone at Apple reads this: what's the
use of this extension, and why was it included on my disk?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who replied,
Theo Vosse
----------
Unit for Experimental Psychology
University of Leiden
The Netherlands
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 21:18:24 -0400
From: [email protected] (Mustafa Ziyalan)
Subject: WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
>can anyone point me
>in the direction of a CHEAP word processor that includes a spell checker,
>so that I can keep her (my mother) happy and legal?
Depending on the quality and quantity of the wordprocessing jobs she's
going to do, she could probably use at least for certain things a text
editor **and** a spellchecker combination. I suggest you take a look at
using TextEdit 1.6.3 (Shareware, $ 5) in combination with Excalibur (I
believe freeware). Both are available from Info-Mac.
Also, I would check the mail order catalogs and Usenet newsgroups.
Sometimes they offer software -limited quantities, clearence items, used
software...- for really reduced prices.
I hope this helps!
Mustafa Ziyalan
[email protected]
http://maxwell.njit.edu/merhaba/dir/mziyalan/
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Info-Mac Digest Wed, 14 Feb 96 Volume 14 : Issue 41
Today's Topics:
[*] AgendaMaker v2.1 (Networkable Personal Information Manager)
[*] AppleShare 3.6.1 Patch
[*] Area Code List - Feb 1996
[*] Collect HTML 1.3.2
[*] ComboBox
[*] CyberPunk Begginning Beep! (stereo)
[*] DOS Prep 1.0
[*] Encryplet 1.0B1
[*] Eumorpha 1.5b6
[*] FreePPP D1-1.0.5
[*] LinAlg - a Linear Algebra classlib
[*] MacTypingTutorial
[*] The Adventures of Sean 2.2
[*] tronish 1.3.3 updater
[*] UnderControl 0.2b4
[*] URL Grabber for FileMaker Pro 3.0
[A] Encylcopedia copyright copy
[A] UNITED STATES APPLE KEYBOARD
[A] WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
[Q] Entering characters by ASCII nos in PageMaker
[Q] Eudora Problem in "Save As..."
[Q] Old computer cartoon
ADVICE NEEDED: Problems With MacsBug
Beginner Programming- a summary
Desktop icons...???
Excel 5 Question (C)
Help with Files ending with .crh
Info-Mac Digest V14 #40
Patching snd resource to make it louder: possible? how?
PCWorld reviews 32-bit OSs
PopChar (2 msgs)
PopChar (was British Pound Sign)
PopChar and System 7.5.1 - Works for me
Serial Port Problem Solved
WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:04 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] AgendaMaker v2.1 (Networkable Personal Information Manager)
AgendaMaker, by Kurt Swasing, is a program designed to help you collect,
organize, and communicate all the information in your life. The program
integrates notebook, task, calendar, alarm, mail, messaging, and conferencing
functions into one seamless application. Version 2.1 adds some new features,
bug fixes, and cosmetic changes.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/agenda-maker-21.hqx; 187K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:12 -0600
From: "Rob Westergaard"
Subject: [*] AppleShare 3.6.1 Patch
(c)1996 Connectix Corporation
Connectix has identified a problem with AppleShare 3.6.1 that occurs when
copying from an AppleShare volume. The problem can lead to a system crash
or file corruption of copied files. This has been independently identified
by Apple. Since a fix will not be available for an undetermined amount of
time, Connectix is distributing this patch as a fix for users of AppleShare
3.6.1.
The enclosed Read Me file contains requirements and other information
regarding AppleShare 3.6.1 Patch.
If, after reading the Read Me file, you still have questions about this
patch, please address them to "[email protected]".
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/appleshare-361-patch.hqx; 6K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:06 -0600
From: Nat Zettel
Subject: [*] Area Code List - Feb 1996
With all the recent changes in area codes, the community may find
this simple reference useful. It is simply a numerical list of area
codes as of February 1996. I did not proof this list.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/us-area-codes-96-02.txt; 4K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 14:58:30 -0600
From: Kris Coppieters
Subject: [*] Collect HTML 1.3.2
XTension by Kris Coppieters.
e-mail: [email protected]
Portions Copyrighted 1988-1994 Quark, Inc. All Rights reserved.
Change history, pricing, and complete contact info near the end of the Read
me.
* What is it ? *
Collect HTML is an XTension for XPress 3.1 or higher that allows you to convert
text from Quark pages into HTML format.
- Styles can be converted into HTML pre- and suffixes.
- Collect creates interlaced GIF, JPEG or PICT previews from Quark pages or
from
text or picture boxes.
- You can put links to local or remote URL's on selected text from within
Quark;
these links are stored within the Quark document for subsequent collections.
Collect is not well suited to convert complete Quark pages; it better for
'clipping' articles from large pages (e.g. a newspaper) for Web publication.
HTML is not as rich in features as Quark is, so do not expect a WYSIWIG
behaviour in HTML. Collect just tries to help you to create good-looking HTML
documents from Quark pages.
The demo version time limited in a few ways: it is usable until June 31,1996,
and each time disables itself 5 minutes after startup of Quark. The demo
version also has the GIF support removed.
Commercial availability of non-demo versions is not determined yet - version
1.3.2 is released only for demo purposes, and should be considered a beta
version. Send me an e-mail inquiring about future availability.
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/collect-html-132-quark.hqx; 101K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:03 -0600
From: [email protected] (Steve Dwire)
Subject: [*] ComboBox
The idea behind ComboBox is to provide an easy way for users to choose an
item from a list. 4th Dimension provides Choice Lists for this purpose,
but the current implementation has several problems.
ComboBox addresses these user-related problems while providing a
programming interface that allows the area to adapt to practically any look
and feel the designer wishes.
This package contains two copies of ComboBox. ComboBox.Lib uses the
drag-and-drop, platform-independent extension architecture, and requires
4th Dimension 3.2.5 or greater or 4D Client and 4D Server 1.2.5 or greater.
ComboBox.Ext can be installed using the 4D External Mover, and is for use
with versions of 4th Dimension prior to 3.2.5. Both copies of ComboBox
require System 7.0 or greater.
NOTE: It is extremely important that you do not include both copies of
ComboBox for use with the same structure. You should either install
ComboBox.Ext using the 4D External Mover, or install ComboBox.Lib by
dragging it into the Mac4DX folder, but not both.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/a4d/ext/combo-box-11.hqx; 57K]
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/combo-box-11-c.hqx; 185K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:18:33 -0600
From: [email protected] (Jason Haines)
Subject: [*] CyberPunk Begginning Beep! (stereo)
Yes! The long awaited third RICKSOUND is here!
This sound is in no way a parody of Jeff Click's STEREMANIAC sound in the
InfoMac sound conference.
It begins with an ominous "It is begginning", which is then overlayed and
embellished using -you guessed it- a VERY SPECIAL STEREO TECHNIQUE - what
follows is an unbelievably complex montage of voices- chanting two main
messages- then a very HardCore NIN style hyper amplified subliminal message,
then finally a simple BUT STRANGELY HAUNTING 'it has begun' to finish. I was
in tears when I finally mixed this sound down- I hope you will be too.
And remember- if tears don't come easily- money can.
I want to be rich. Please help me!
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/cyberpunk-beginning.hqx; 989K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:01:38 -0600
From: Michael Terry
Subject: [*] DOS Prep 1.0
In version 1.0, DOS=DDPrep raises all file names to upper case letters, so
that they can be read on CD-ROMs intended for both Mac and PC=DDplatforms.
DOS=DDPrep is scriptable and can process whole folders and volumes at one
time, converting all folders, volumes, and file names to uppercase letters.
Why do I=DDneed DOS Prep / Who is it for?
CD-ROMs can be made for use with both Macintosh and PCs. However, for the
PCs to be able to see the files, they need to be uppercase. If you are
creating a CD-ROM=DDintended for both platforms, this utility will allow you
to quickly convert your existing files to uppercase letters. The current
version of DOS=DDPrep does not conform file names to the DOS 8.3 naming
convention, though future versions will.
Minimum requirements: System 7.1
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/dos-prep-10.hqx; 44K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:17 -0600
From: [email protected] (Raif S. Naffah)
Subject: [*] Encryplet 1.0B1
Hi there,
Please find attached the first public release (Beta 1) of Encryplet.
Encryplet is an AppleScript droplet which makes it easy to encrypt and
decrypt files by drag-and-dropping them onto a Desktop Encryptor icon
(similar to the Desktop Printer icons in QuickDraw GX and System 7.5.1 and
later).
Encryplet is freeware for non-commercial use.
TIA and cheers;
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/encryplet-10b1-as.hqx; 24K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:09 -0600
From: R Shapiro
Subject: [*] Eumorpha 1.5b6
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.
This version adds support for a variant of the sendmail format I hadn't
considered before (one that can show up if you have uucp mailboxes in
Eudora).
rs/[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/mail/eumorpha-15b6.hqx; 104K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:11 -0600
From: "Andreas Wuertz"
Subject: [*] FreePPP D1-1.0.5
This is the first German version of FreePPP, the popular PPP
extension for the Macintosh. Have fun and enjoy!
If you have any questions regarding especially the German
version, feel free to contact me at:
Andreas Wuertz
email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/conn/free-ppp-105-de.hqx; 116K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:01 -0600
From: [email protected] (Kiselyov Oleg)
Subject: [*] LinAlg - a Linear Algebra classlib
Keywords: BLAS, Linear Algebra, optimization, interpolation, SVD,
lazy image, vector promise, pseudoinverse, regularization,
C++, class library
Hot points:
- _efficient_ and _fool-proof_ implementations of level 1 and
2 "BLAS" (element-wise operations + various multiplications)
- transpositions and determinant evaluation/inversion
- operations on a single row/col/diagonal of a matrix
- Lazy vector and Matrices (promises) , and ElementAction
iterators for fast sweeping actions
- Hooks-Jeevse multidimensional optimization
- Aitken-Lagrange interpolation over a grid of uniform or
arbitrary mesh
- *Singular Value Decomposition* of a rectangular matrix, with
an application to solve Ax=b, where A does not have to be square, and
b does not have to be a vector. In a case of a rectangular matrix A,
this effectively solves a least-squares problem.
- Brent's efficient univariate optimization and root finding
(with a guaranteed conversion)
- with a validation code to verify everything
- with a rather commented source and CW8 projects
Contents:
README - not just a plain README file
libla.pi - CW8 project to make a library, libla.a
libla.a - compiled library for a PowerMac
v*.pi - projects to run a validation code
v*.dat - output produced by the validation code
(for verification and asserting accuracy)
NumMath.dr - tells what the other files are for
*.h, *.cc - source code files
Language: C++, CodeWarrior 7/8
System: System 7.5
Note: the code is equivalent to that submitted to netlib:
this is because exactly the same code compiles both on a Mac and
under UNIX (Solaris 2.4). However, the present submission has the
code neatly arranged into CW projects. It also includes the
compiled PowerMac library.
Comments-to: [email protected], [email protected]
I'll really appreciate any comment/question etc if any.
Thank you for your consideration indeed,
Oleg
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/lin-alg-cpp.hqx; 211K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:01:09 -0600
From: [email protected] (W. Rogers)
Subject: [*] MacTypingTutorial
MacTypingTutorial is an inexpensive Macintosh sharware program that teaches
typing skills, in English. It uses five integrated work areas that together
teach correct finger placement and "touch-typing" memory of the keys on the
keyboard. Practice materials include: single letters, letter & number
sequences, words, sentences, paragraphs, and free typing. The program
offers a spelling checker, user-defined speed goals, score sheets, time
tracking with rest-signals, and many other helpful features. It comes in a
regular version (enclosed), a junior version and a special version
(Dvorak). Non-English versions under development. Users can devise their
own session-routines, by working in one or more of the modules for ten to
fifteen minutes each.
W. Rogers
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/typing-tutorial-34.hqx; 128K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:00:36 -0600
From: [email protected] (tegelaar)
Subject: [*] The Adventures of Sean 2.2
A wacky interactive cartoon where you play Sean, a character that seems to
continuously find himself in bad situations. Funny stuff. New version
includes a way to save the game to a file, a menubar, and other minor bug
fixes. Now runs on Hypercard Player.
If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
Again, I thank you for your time.
Andrew Tegelaar
Rancid Tomato
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/adventures-of-sean-22-hc.hqx; 793K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 14:59:12 -0600
From: [email protected] (Sam Easterby-Smith)
Subject: [*] tronish 1.3.3 updater
This updater will turn tronish 1.3.2 into tronish 1.3.3! There is not an
awfull lot of difference between them other than some bug fixes, and one or
two new options (notably one to get rid of the more annoying lines).
Tronish 1.4 should be appearing sometime in the not too distant future, and
will include some new strategic elements and a re-worked interface.
Sam Easterby-Smith
www - http://cent1.lancs.ac.uk/~mta001/
email - [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/tronish-133-updt.hqx; 32K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:14 -0600
From: Steven Bytnar-Triton MacTech
Subject: [*] UnderControl 0.2b4
It allows Mac users running personal file sharing, or Apple's AppleShare
software to send messages to all the users connected to their machine. Many
future features planned...
--Steven Bytnar
([email protected])
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/under-control-02b4.hqx; 52K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:02:08 -0600
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] URL Grabber for FileMaker Pro 3.0
Requirements: AppleScript 1.1, FileMaker Pro
3.0v1, Netscape 1.1 or greater
Attached is a quick, albeit attractive, FM hack
for collecting URLs from the web using Netscape
and FileMaker 3.0.
There is limited help and it is sort of a
"figure it out as you go" type of file. I think
you will find it quite useful for collecting
and storing URL addresses. It will do all of
these things and more.
1. Collect URL addresses and their page titles
2. Jump to URL addresses from the FM database
(thank you Joel & Claris)
3. Prompt for keywords associated to the
web site.
If you would like to modify the database to
output HTML Tables or Lists you can contact me
via email. You will find documentation in the
folder of the archive.
Matt Petrowsky
Keywords: URL, Web, Netscape, HTML
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/tcp/web/url-grabber-fm.hqx; 101K]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 14:37:54 -0500
From: [email protected]
Subject: [A] Encylcopedia copyright copy
> If you copy a selection from either Encarta or the Grolier CD-ROM
> encyclopedia and paste it in a document, a copyright statement gets pasted
> along with the copied selection. Neat trick. How do they do that?
I don't know, but... when an app gets put into the background, it is
responsible for translating the contents of the clipboard (which might
be in some special internal format) into one of the standard MacOS
formats. It would be easy to add text at the same time, and that's one
way it could be done. This is just one of several things that
well-behaved programs have to do when put into the background (others
include restoring cursors, etc).
Hope this helps-
Ethan Benatan [email protected] http://www.pitt.edu/~ethan
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 09:25:28 -0800
From: [email protected] (Maurice "Mike" McNeil)
Subject: [A] UNITED STATES APPLE KEYBOARD
Daniel, Use the Key Caps utility that came with your system, it is included
in the Apple Menu...additional characters vary by the font. All of the
basic Mac fonts (except symbol) will provide and English Pound symbol with
option 3. There are a lot of other nifty features including various accents
required by various languages (e.g. accents, umlats). Look for a book "The
Mac is not a Typewriter".
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 09:33:51 -0800
From: [email protected] (Maurice "Mike" McNeil)
Subject: [A] WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
I recommend calling Claris...they are willing to sell to schools at very
nice prices...you do have to buy one CW 4.0 (~$50) to get one CW 3.0 ($29),
but you then have TWO legal licenses for a SUPER integrated package that
includes WP, SS, Drawing, Painting, DB, comms and more. 4.0 will not work
on the SE, but 3.0 should work just fine.
In the U.S., call (800) 544-8554, extension 311.
Make sure Mom-in-Law lets them know she is from an educational institution!!
She also needs to specify what format she wants CW in...800K or 1.4M.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:19:37 -0500 (EST)
From: [email protected] (F. Neumann)
Subject: [Q] Entering characters by ASCII nos in PageMaker
Hi,
A feature I found useful in Word was the ability to enter characters by their
ASCII numbers. Type cmd-opt-Q, then type the number, and presto Word entered
the character corresponding to that ASCII number. Does anybody know if
something similar can be done in PageMaker 5.0?
Thanks, Florin
--
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 00:51:59 -0500
From: [email protected] (Sang Park)
Subject: [Q] Eudora Problem in "Save As..."
Whenever I use "save as..." command for my email in Eudora Light,
some lines wraps around, for example, in case of Info-mac Digest,
When I read it in Eudora Light, it comes
Info-Mac Digest Sun, 11 Feb 96 Volume 14 : Issue 38
Today's Topics:
[*] "USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh
[*] =?iso-8859-1?Q?LoanPro=81?= 1.7.5...
...
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 21:00:16 -0600
From: Matt Rilling
Subject: [*] "USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh
USAPuzzle! - Version 1.1 for the Macintosh, by Torpedo Software...
...
But, after "save as..." it changes to,
Info-Mac Digest Sun, 11 Feb 96 Volume 14 : Issue 38
Today's Topics:
[*] "USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh [*]
=?iso-8859-1?Q?LoanPro=81?= 1.7.5
...
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 1996 21:00:16 -0600
From: Matt Rilling Subject: [*]
"USAPuzzle!" Version 1.1 for Macintosh
...
This make me mad when I use "EasyView" to read Info-mac digest.
Is anyone can help me ?
[email protected] 336498 GA Tech Station
http://www.ece.gatech.edu/users/spark Atlanta, GA 30332-1685
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:16:35 -0500 (EST)
From: [email protected] (F. Neumann)
Subject: [Q] Old computer cartoon
Hi Info-Macers,
Some time ago I saw a cartoon explaining computer technology by comparing it
to a toilet (a not inappropriate comparison, I'm sure you'll agree!). But I
didn't see who was the author or where it was published. Does anybody know of
something like that?
Thanks, Florin
--
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
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Date: 13 Feb 1996 19:41:02 +0000
From: [email protected] (Mephistophilis)
Subject: ADVICE NEEDED: Problems With MacsBug
I have recently installed MacsBug 6.5.2 on my Quadra 700 - largely in order
to provide
me with a safe method of 'graceful exit' in the event of crashes. Although
MB catches
many crashes I have also encountered three kinds of behaviour which are not
mentioned
in such MB literature as I have been able to get my hands on:
(1) Crashes or hangs which are *not* intercepted by MB.
(2) MB is triggered and the stdlog command causes the log to scroll.
However the
log does not proceed to the "Closing log' message but reaches a point where
hitting
return causes the last few lines to repeat indefinitely. The RS, RB etc
commands
do not function, usually - though not always - giving the message 'Unable
to access
that address'.The only method of exit is to restart the computer.
(3) MB is triggered and the stdlog command produces a log which terminates
properly. However the RS, RB etc commands do not function - as in (2) - and
the only method of exit is to restart the computer.
As a non-techie I find these events rather worrying. Can anyone tell me
what is going
on here and - particularly - whether it has any serious implications for
the health of
my computer?
TIA -
Fergus Lalor
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 16:34:38 +1100 (EST)
From: [email protected] (Glen Hawkins)
Subject: Beginner Programming- a summary
Thans to all the people that replied to my earlier posting regarding the
best programming language to start with. There were a few obvious trends in
the messages that I was getting:
1: Scripting (eg Applescript and others) was becoming a force in the realm
of 'legitimate' programming languages
2: Hypercard and Supercard are still perenial favourites with a lot of people
3: Avoid 'the third letter in the alphabet' as a beginning programming language
4: The freeware Prograph (in info-mac's ftp site) was probably my bets
option if I wanted to avoid the above.
I'd be interested to hear if anyone has any further ideas regarding
programming for beginners as there are obviously a few people out there
that would benefit from this (same position as myself)
Once again thanks for the replies
Cheers Glen
Glen Hawkins ([email protected])
The ZX-81 was the worlds best Computer Frisbee
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 96 09:35:51 +0900
From: Jonathan Segal
Subject: Desktop icons...???
I have seen millions of posts come across these pages asking for icon
problem assistance..here's one more.
About two weeks ago, I started having problems with some icons turning
generic on me. At the same time, my DESKTOP file started becoming visible
in the top level of my main HD. If/When I chuck that file and/or rebuild
my desktop, things return to normal but only for a short time...then they
revert back. I've used both TechTool and the keyboard commands. No
difference.
I've rebuilt my desktop numerous times over the course of the past week
or two and the problem continues. I've used NDD and my disks checked out
fine except for my "DESKTOP" file having bad modification and creation
dates. I'm assuming there is a connection, obviously.
I recently added a new external HD to my 6115 and I also have a separate
system file on there although I don't know if that setup is problematic
at all. The icons that continually change are the ones from programs on
that new drive (soft windows 2, xRES 2, Strata, Now...etc...)
I'm at a loss now. I don't think this is an extension conflict because it
doesn't seem to smell of one but...I don't know. All I know is that
everytime I open up my HD to see that damn "DESKTOP" file, a horrible
sadness runs through my body. I don't like unsolved mysteries on my mac.
I'm running 7.5.1 with 16mb/RamDoubler/Spd Doubler and a slew of
extensions.
Any ideas will, of course, be appreciated. Hoping to solve this dilemma...
Jonathan Segal
Associate Editor
MacNET!
http://www.manzione.com/
[email protected]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 21:58:41 EST
From: "Allan M. Bloom"
Subject: Excel 5 Question (C)
C'mon, guys! You aren't trying. My request for help on Excel 5 got a
bunch of responses, public and private. Only one was both complete and
accurate. That was a private response, so I figure I'd best share it
with y'all.
Correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't seen Steve Grady's responses in this
forum before. We should maybe see more?
Steve Grady knows his business. I suggest y'all listen to him when
he says something of interest to the group.
Have I adequately embarrassed you, Steve?
Al Bloom
========================================================================
>Date: Mon, 12 Feb 1996 01:52:26 -0800
>To: "Allan M. Bloom"
>From: [email protected] (Stephen Grady)
>Subject: Excel questions
>
>>The stupid text in the notch on the bottom left insists it is Taxes 1994. How
>>do I change that?
>
>Double click the tab, and a box will pop allowing you to rename it.
>
>Excel 5 allows for multiple sheets in a single file (workbook), similar to
>the way 4 saved a series of files in a workbook.
>
>>Is there a good way of getting back to the Excel 4 useful area?
>
>Two ways:
>Temporary is to click-drag in an empty area in the menu you wish to remove.
>It is now a floating palette. You can close the palette.
>
>Permanent is to change the viewable toolbars. Under View-Toolbars in the
>menu, (un)select the appropriate toolbar.
>
>If you really like 4, you can also use 4's menus. Under Tools-Options,
>select General. You will find an option to use Excel 4 menus.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Stephen Grady
>
>[email protected]
>[email protected]
>[email protected]
>
>
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 15:00:55 -0600
From: "Calhoun, Ronnie"
Subject: Help with Files ending with .crh
I have downloaded several files that end with .crh.
I'm on a Mac (LCIII).
What do I need to be able to use these files?
Thanks,
Ronnie
[email protected]
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 22:26:47 +0100
From: Bo Bjulen
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #40
>From: [email protected] (Richard D. Ferrante)
>Subject: netscape 2 & opentransport
>
>I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but any users of
>Opentransport should take heed of Netscape's warning that 2.0 is
>incompatible with versions of Opentransport earlier than 1.1.
I don't remember if it has been mentioned here on Info-Mac either
but it sure has been said pretty often since Netscape 2.0 came
out. What Netscape say about it is (from "Known
Incompatibilities"):
>Open Transport
>
>Netscape Navigator=81 2.0 will not work reliably with versions of
>Open Transport before 1.1. Users may experience unpredictable
>hangs or crashes.
>
>Users of machines which require Open Transport, but who have a
>version earlier than 1.1, should >upgrade to 1.1 as soon as it
>becomes available to them.
I thought that somewhat odd since I had successfully used several
beta versions with Open Transport 1.0.8 and decided to try it in
spite of the warning. As I had found with the betas it was
necessary to increase the memory partition but after doing that
I've had no problems with this combination. The operative word in
the quote from the Netscape document above is probably *may*:
"Users may experience unpredictable hangs or crashes." Well, I
haven't and I know that there are others with OT 1.0.8 who haven't
had any problems either. However, some users have reported crashes
so some caution is probably in order.
It has also been said repeatedly that Netscape 2.0 is incompatible
with MacTCP (Richard didn't here). Can anyone tell me/us the
origin of that statement?
About the memory partition: In my experience Netscape 2.0 needs
another meg on a PowerMac, more if you add plug-ins. As usual,
your mileage might vary. I don't use Virtual Memory or RAM
Doubler, Modern Memory Manager is--of course--on, PM 7500.
Bo
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 09:23:34 +0100
From: "Adriano Santoni"
Subject: Patching snd resource to make it louder: possible? how?
Hello, Mac addicts!
I have a nice "init" that plays a sound upon startup. Tha sound is actually a
resource of the "init" itself, so theoretically it can be tampered with by
ResEdit. Now, I would like to hear a much louder sound than it presently comes
out, but I still want my Mac to produce low-volume alerts and warning sounds
during the normal work. So I am asking myself: is it possible to "patch" that
sound resource so to have it played louder, while keeping the general sound
volume setting as it stands? Do I absolutely need a sound editor? Ciao (=bye),
Adriano Santoni
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 17:40:00 -0500 (EST)
From: [email protected] (F. Neumann)
Subject: PCWorld reviews 32-bit OSs
PCWorld is not my usual reading matter, but the Feb issues of PCWorld and
MacWorld carry a comparison of the main 32-bit OSs, Windows, Mac, and OS/2. I
was interested to see the PCWorld article because I always like to see the
view from the other side, and I think it's well worth reading.
Here are some tidbits:
* The Mac edged out Win95 in user-friendliness, but not by much.
* While Macs have an edge in graphics, they lag behind Win95 in text processing
speed (could it be because the application they tested on the Mac was Word
7?).
* Win95's interface bears "a striking resemblance to both the Mac OS and OS/2",
and "One measure of the Macintosh interface's success is the degree to which
both Windows 95 and OS/2 Warp mimic it." Hm, looks the Microsoft boys have done
some serious research.
* The MacOS's main shortcomings are limited multitasking, few bundled
utilities,
and the fact that "the Mac OS itself is still primarily engineered for the
680x0 processor" and "can't harness the PowerPC's true performance."
One quote from a Mac user I could agree with: "the Mac's biggest enemy is not
Microsoft or Intel, but Apple itself. From lax marketing campaigns to critical
product shortages, the company is constantly dropping the ball."
Finally, on page 156 there's a sidebar entitled "Desktops of Tomorrow".
Inside: a screenshot of Copland! In PC World. Nice accolade, eh? Now, if only
Apple got its act together and shipped Copland on time...
--
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 14 Feb 1996 00:10:26 +0100
From: [email protected] (Stefano Pizzetti)
Subject: PopChar
>Have we missed an update to Gunther Blaschek's most excellent (FREE!)
>program, does anyone know about system conflicts in 7.5 that blurp PopChar,
>or are there any other clues out there??
Which version of PopChar are you using? I have PopChar 2.5.2 with System
7.5.1 on my Performa 6300 and it works fine.
Stefano Pizzetti
Roma, Italia
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 14:17:15 CST
From: [email protected]
Subject: PopChar
Doug,
I have had an interesting experience with popchar...
I have three machines, a Quadra 800 (with Daystar 100 MHz PPC card, running
7.5.1) at work, a PowerBook 170 (running Sys. 7.1) and an LC III (running
7.5.1). PopChar works with the two former, but not with the LC III. Well, it
does work...but if I insert a DOS formatted floppy or Zip disk, I get an
immediate lock up requiring shutting off the computer and then turning it back
on. The three-fingered salute will NOT restart the machine. I can either remove
popchar or remove PC Exchange. I removed Popchar, as I have most of the
keystrokes memorized at this point, and I can always turn around and use the
PowerBook if I get stumped. I printed out (using TypeBook, another great
freebie) keycap tables for all my dingbat fonts.
As I have pretty much the same extensions on the Quadra and LC III I was very
surprised at this.
As an aside, Popchar will not work with MS Word 6.0 because Word doesn't use a
standard font menu.
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 13:19:21 CST
From: Pat Ullmann
Subject: PopChar (was British Pound Sign)
>Figured this discussion is a good lead-in to a question that has plagued our
>office for a few weeks now. We recently upgraded to Sys 7.5, the latest
>Microsoft suite, WordPerfect (may it live forever - are you listening,
Corel?),
>and ClarisDraw. We're all disappointed to find that a most useful utility,
>PopChar, no longer works. Fully, that is - it seems limited to Geneva and an
>occasional Monaco, no matter what font we're actually currently using.
PopChar
>would provide an instant answer to the 'pound sign' problem, and is
>indispensable for anyone using any dingbats and any fonts that may not have
>full character sets, non-standard characters, etc.
> Have we missed an update to Gunther Blaschek's most excellent (FREE!)
> program, does anyone know about system conflicts in 7.5 that blurp PopChar,
> or are there any other clues out there??
> Many thanx in advance, both from myself and the local office.
IMHO, PopChar is one of the half-dozen or so most indispensable util-
ities in the Mac world (and that includes freeware, shareware and
commercialware). I've used it on every Mac we've had since our SE/30.
It's one of those things like Disinfectant that I just install as a
matter of course when setting up a new machine.
Gunther Blaschek has been making this wonderful app available FREE
for years, and probably hearing very little in the way of thanks for
it. So, I'd like to express a heartfelt "thank you" to Mr. Blaschek,
along with my hope that he'll be able to keep PopChar viable as OSs
come and go. I'd be more than happy to pay a shareware fee for it,
if this would help. Or, alternatively, I hope Apple gets in touch
with this man, pays him a reasonable fee, and incorporates PopChar
in future versions of the Mac OS.
Just my handful-of-small-denomination-change worth.
Pat
Pat Ullmann ([email protected])
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 15:10:46 EST
From: "Roger D. Parish"
Subject: PopChar and System 7.5.1 - Works for me
I am running PopChar 2.7.1 on my PowerMac 6100/66 DOS Contemptable under
System 7.5.1 with no trouble whatsoever.
Roger
301-903-5238
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 96 16:53:43 GMT
From: [email protected] (Theo Vosse)
Subject: Serial Port Problem Solved
Hi,
I recently mentioned having problems with the modem port on my
Performa 5300. It appeared to be a software problem: an extension
called "External CD Sound" (at least, that's how it translates from
Dutch) caused the problem. If someone at Apple reads this: what's the
use of this extension, and why was it included on my disk?
Anyway, thanks to everyone who replied,
Theo Vosse
----------
Unit for Experimental Psychology
University of Leiden
The Netherlands
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Date: Tue, 13 Feb 1996 21:18:24 -0400
From: [email protected] (Mustafa Ziyalan)
Subject: WriteNow Special Offer and Cheap WP Software
>can anyone point me
>in the direction of a CHEAP word processor that includes a spell checker,
>so that I can keep her (my mother) happy and legal?
Depending on the quality and quantity of the wordprocessing jobs she's
going to do, she could probably use at least for certain things a text
editor **and** a spellchecker combination. I suggest you take a look at
using TextEdit 1.6.3 (Shareware, $ 5) in combination with Excalibur (I
believe freeware). Both are available from Info-Mac.
Also, I would check the mail order catalogs and Usenet newsgroups.
Sometimes they offer software -limited quantities, clearence items, used
software...- for really reduced prices.
I hope this helps!
Mustafa Ziyalan
[email protected]
http://maxwell.njit.edu/merhaba/dir/mziyalan/
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