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Info-Mac Digest Sun, 21 Apr 96 Volume 14 : Issue 99
Today's Topics:
[*] A Find Alternative 1.3
[*] AgendaMaker2.3
[*] Amtrak Schedules--Spring/Summer 1996
[*] BIAS Peak Demo
[*] Blitz v1.0 - High Performance Cataloguing Software
[*] Bob's Bricks '96
[*] ColorText XCMD
[*] DNS Lookup 0.9
[*] EasyServe 0.2b1 - A simple Web Server
[*] Extensions Manager 2.0.1->2.0.3 Patch
[*] Finder 7.5.x Extended Name Views Patches
[*] Fixation 1.3
[*] Fixation 1.3 (Source Code)
[*] Free Open Transport Utility
[*] French Translator 1.7 shareware
[*] GermanTranslator 1.7 shareware
[*] Glidel France 2.9
[*] Glidel U.S. 2.9
[*] Grant's CGI Framework 1.0b14
[*] HC Encrypt 1.1
[*] Hybrid Filename Checker 1.0
[*] IakovosP TrueType Font
[*] LotteryMaster 1.0
[*] LProgressIndicator & Friends 2.0.1
[*] Science of Hanging 1.0
[*] SneakInCD 2.0.1 - Finds/Copies Invisible Files
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:54:22 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] A Find Alternative 1.3
Please note that the Find Alternative was formerly known as Stefan's Find
Alternative. Now in version 1.3, the Find Alternative has been made much
easier to install through the use of self-running patches.
What is the Find Alternative?
A Find Alternative is a shareware utility designed to help users of System
7.5 (and higher) choose which utility they want to use in place of the System
7.5 Find File. Currently, the Find Alternative supports users of Norton Fast
Find, File Buddy, Find Pro III, and UltraFind. If there is a utility you use
for file searching and you'd like the Find Alternative to support it, please
contact me at one of the the adresses below.
How does the Find Alternative work?
The Find Alternative consists of several patches, which are programs that
modify or update other existing software. These patches modify your system
software (the Find File Extension, namely) so the utility of your choice is
launched when choosing "Find..." from the Finder's File menu, or when you
type a Command + F.
If permitted, the Find Alternative will also modify your Finder, so that the
File menu's "Find..." command is replaced by the name of your preffered
utility. For example, if you use the shareware program File Buddy, then your
"Find..." command will be replaced with "File Buddy...".
The modification of your Finder is purely a cosmetic enhancement, so you may
want to skip this option if the thought of modifying your Finder makes you
uneasy.
Complete instuctions are given on how to install the Find Alternative.
What you really want to know about the Find Alternative:
The Find Alternative is $5 shareware.
If you want to give the Find Alternative to a friend or upload it to a BBS,
then please include this Read Me with it. If you are authoring a book or
CD-ROM and would like to include this software on it, please contact me in
advance.
Thank you, and enjoy your Find Alternative!
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/a-find-alternative-13.hqx; 199K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 23:51:21 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] AgendaMaker2.3
AgendaMaker v2.3, by Kurt Swasing ([email protected]) 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.
Changes for version 2.3 include:
*Added function to copy preferences from another AgendaMaker application.
*Fixed bug where messages were sometimes missed if program was busy waiting
for other events.
*The backup file is now updated every five minutes if the preference "Save
every five minutes" is on.
*Fixed bug where program sometimes crashed when moved to foreground
*Added Time Ending field to Alarm items (and List view)
*Projects now have option for always showing project items regardless of
filter settings (useful for always showing holidays, etc.)
*Added preferences to determine initial attribute settings for newly creating
items
*In List View, arrow keys now select items and the return/enter keys open the
first selected item
*Added new repeat intervals, as well as the ability to repeat every 2nd
tuesday, last thursday of month, etc.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/agenda-maker-231.hqx; 201K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:34 -0700
From: (Matthew Mitchell)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Amtrak Schedules--Spring/Summer 1996
The attached file extracts into complete set of Amtrak train timetables
effective April 14, 1996. The files are in HTML, with local references
>From an index.html file, so when you place them on a local disk, most
browsers will be able to display and link the files.
Please place in the info/nms directory, CD OK.
Brought to you by a whole crew of volunteers from the Railroad List and
misc.transport.rail.americas. Also brought to you by DVARP, an
independent organization of train riders in the Philadelphia area.
http://www.libertynet.org/~dvarp/
For those who don't want to download the whole thing, individual
schedules are online at http://www.libertynet.org/~dvarp/Amtrak/
These have been checked carefully, but are unofficial. Amtrak's home
page (www.amtrak.com) lacks schedules, so we fill in the gap.
[Archived as /info-mac/data/amtrak-60.hqx; 213K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 23:46:26 -0700
From: (Steve Berkley)[email protected]
Subject: [*] BIAS Peak Demo
BIAS Peak is an advanced audio application which provides superior tools
for editing and processing digital audio on the Macintosh computer. Peak
also offers advanced sampler support, and works directly with many popular
MIDI sampling keyboards and rackmount samplers. Peak
=46eatures-Direct-to-disk recording and playback at all sample rates
supported by the sound hardware on your Macintosh, or supported through
third-party audio hardware. Adjust & Capture Loops During Playback.
User-configurable waveform display w/background waveform redraw. Support
for commonly used audio document formats, including AIFF, Sound Designer II
and Red Book. Peak versions 1.1 and higher will also support QuickTime =81
and .WAV formats. Completely non-destructive file-based editing with
unlimited undo and redo. Professional editing abilities, including
user-definable fade curves, silence, and complete support for cut/
copy/paste with undo. By using an application that supports Apple Events,
such as Filemaker Pro or HyperCard , you can catalog your Peak sound files
- and audition them from within the application. Support for third-party
Adobe Premiere Plug-Ins, allowing you to add advanced signal processing
features to Peak. Plug-Ins from companies such as Waves and InVision
Interactive can be used to empower Peak with digital filtering, noise
reduction, reverb, equalization, and other effects. Minimum System
Requirements:Any PowerPC-, 68040-, or 68030-equipped Macintosh with an
Apple Sound Chip (ASC). Peak also supports all PowerPC- 68040-, or
68030-equipped PowerBooks. 16MB of RAM (Power Macintosh) or 8MB of RAM
(68040 or 68030 Macintosh). Macintosh System Software version 7.1 or later.
Sound Manager version 3.0 or later. A hard drive with 18ms or faster
average seek time. A 13" or larger monitor (color recommended)
* Steve Berkley *
* bias (Berkley Integrated Audio Software) *
* [email protected], 415-331-2446 *
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/peak-101-demo.hqx; 1875K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 23:49:06 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] Blitz v1.0 - High Performance Cataloguing Software
Introducing Blitz a new high performace solution to cataloguing
removable storage. Blitz is able to catalogue an entire 650MB CD-ROM
and take less than 60K of hard drive space. Imagine then being able
to take ten of these catalogues (a combined storage size of nearly 7
Gigabytes!) and find a file in them in less than 2 seconds.
Blitz is distributed as shareware and is ideal for use with
CD-ROM's, Zip Drives and Syquest EZ135.
For more information about Blitz, contact the
author Matthew Bickham at:
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/blitz-10.hqx; 652K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:54:57 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] Bob's Bricks '96
Bob's Bricks '96 is a simple, yet addictive action game for
Macintosh computers, and is enhanced for PowerPC (although it is not
required, ppc603 recommended). You control the movement of Bob, the
befuddled construction worker at the bottom of the screen, attempting to
catch falling bricks ... on your head ... which evil alien beings from
outer space are using to bombard the Earth ... Addicting, challenging, and
very weird ...
[Archived as /info-mac/game/bobs-bricks-96.hqx; 1477K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 23:50:27 -0700
From: (Jesse Boettcher)[email protected]
Subject: [*] ColorText XCMD
ColorText is an XCMD for HyperCard that allows you to draw color text
quickly and easily.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/card/color-text-xcmd.hqx; 17K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:39 -0700
From: (Paul Herman)[email protected]
Subject: [*] DNS Lookup 0.9
Hey all,
Lookey there! An nslookup for the mac. I have not yet seen one around and
I got tired of waiting, so I wrote one. So here ya go. This program can be
used to lookup IP addresses, CNAMEs, HINFOs, etc. with detailed output in
the style of the UN*X program: nslookup
Most importantly, is freeware!
This version has many new improvements & bug fixes over 0.9b1:
- Copy/Paste capability
- AXFR zone transfers (the 'ls' command in nslookup)
- Ability to save reports to files
- Oodles of new buttons & gadgets to play with
- FAT Code
- Documentation
- ...Much more.
Requires: System 7.0 or later, MacTCP or OpenTransport.
Enjoy,
-Paul.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/dns-lookup-09.sit.hqx; 105K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:49 -0700
From: (Jason Linhart)[email protected]
Subject: [*] EasyServe 0.2b1 - A simple Web Server
0.2b1 - Adds a large variety of Mime types
Meet EasyServe, the really, really easy World Wide Web server.
Features: Free, fat binary, requires only 1Meg of RAM, no
configuration or setup required, runs smoothly in the background.
Limitations: There is no support for CGI or logging.
Requires: Open Transport 1.1 (part of system 7.5.3, or system
7.5 update 2.0) and an internet (or intranet) connection.
For additional information and updates check:
http://Summary.Net/soft/easyserve.html
EasyServe: Copyright 1996 by Jason T. Linhart - FreeWare
Keywords: HTTP, WWW, Web Server
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/easy-serve-02b1.hqx; 103K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:56:05 -0700
From: (F. Neumann)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Extensions Manager 2.0.1->2.0.3 Patch
A patch for Ricardo Batista's Extensions Manager 2.0.1
This is a new version of the patch, which fixes a problem in the
previous version with folder names in System 7.5.3.
NOTE: This patch is for Extensions Manager 2.0.1, not for Extensions
Manager 3.0.3, which is the version supported by Apple with MacOS 7.5.3!
There are significant differences between Extensions Manager 2.x (which
was freeware and not supported by Apple) and Extensions Manager 3.x
(which is part of the MacOS and thus supported by Apple).
Why Patch It?
When Apple bundled Extensions Manager 3 with System 7.5 it changed the
way it worked. In version 2 you could add/subtract extension sets
to/from the currently enabled set; in version 3 enabling one set will
disable the previous set. This makes creating or updating extension sets
a real bore. (Typical of Apple -- but that's another story!).
There're lots of fancier extensions managers out there, but I like the
way EM works: it's small, simple and efficient. If you don't use the EM
Extension it will use RAM only when needed, it creates no potential
source of conflict, and it's free.
What Does It Do?
This application patches Extensions Manager version 2.0.1 by applying
the following modifications:
--It adds the ability to recognize the new folders introduced in System
7.5.
--It adds a few extra filetype codes so that it will recognize fonts and
some other files.
--It changes the EM panel slightly, so that the buttons are closer
together and the scrolling list is longer.
--It changes the version number from 2.0.1 to 2.0.3, to avoid confusions.
The application will create a patched copy of Extensions Manager and
will name it "Extensions Manager 2.0.3". It will not patch the original
file. The patch changes only editable resources; the code is not touched
in any way.
This patch was created with Michael Hecht's ResCompare 2.6 (thanks for an
excellent tool, Michael!).
Florin Neumann
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/extension-manager-203-patch.hqx; 46K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:54:28 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] Finder 7.5.x Extended Name Views Patches
These are several different patches for Finder 7.5.x that extend the space
allotted for file names in various non-icon Views. They should work on any
Finder from 7.5.1 to 7.5.5 (the latest with the System 2.0 Update for
System 7.5.3). Check your version of the Finder before applying these
patches.
Instructions
Use this patch on the copy of the Finder. Hide your old Finder and Finder
Preferences in another folder (save them temporarily in case you don't like
the results of the patch).
Put the updated Finder in the System folder and restart (make sure it is
still named "Finder"). Use the Views Control Panel to reset your
preferences and to see the changes. (The extended names won't show up until
the Views panel is used at least once.)See the included Instructions &
Examples file for just that.
For your own good, you really should read the included file "Instructions &
Examples," so you can see what the results will look like ahead of time.
DISCLAIMER: YOU USE THESE PATCHES AT YOUR OWN RISK.
These patches are free, but not for commercial distribution. You use them
at your own risk. All of these patches were done with Michael Hecht's
excellent ResCompare program. Please send any bug reports or comments to me
at:
[email protected]
or
[email protected]
Joe Peret
[email protected]
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/extend-finder-names-75x.hqx; 185K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:44 -0700
From: (Adam Miller)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Fixation 1.3
Fixation is a free graphical client for the Free Internet Chess Servers and
the Internet Chess Club. Use it to connect and play chess with hundreds of
people around the world. Fixation is pretty, robust, and feature-laden.
adum
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/fixation-13.hqx; 161K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:23 -0700
From: (Adam Miller)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Fixation 1.3 (Source Code)
Source code of Fixation, a graphical client for the Free Internet Chess
Server. Includes TCP stuff and much more.
adum
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/fixsrc-13-src-c.hqx; 351K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:56:00 -0700
From: [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: [*] Free Open Transport Utility
Neon Software, Inc. is pleased to announce OTTool 1.0=DF2.
OTTool is a free utility which provides a synopsis of
the AppleTalk and IP configuration parameters within
Apple Computer's Open Transport networking architecture.
In addition, OTTool allows users on IP networks to make
Domain Name Server (DNS) queries and ping devices using
ICMP Pings.
OTTool is a work-in-progress. We hope to get good feed-
back for features and enhancements. To this end, we've
set up a special mailing address, [email protected], for
such feedback.
Michael Swan
Neon Software, Inc
Makers of network management products for the Macintosh.
WWW: http://www.neon.com
Info: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/ot-tool-10b2.hqx; 190K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:56:17 -0700
From: (Halldor Gislason)[email protected]
Subject: [*] French Translator 1.7 shareware
French Word Translator
Shareware version
This a special version of Word Translator which includes English to
French and French to English bilingual dictionaries. The current version
of the software is 1.7, a version with more dictionaries is available.
This software is shareware and can be distributed as such on with
shareware collections and CD's provided it is not changed in any way. A
written permission is not required to include it in such collections but
please send me a note if intend to distribute the shareware version of
Word Translator.
This version fixes some bugs from older versions and also includes
improved shareware dictionaries. I have tested the software on various
versions of the MacOs and eliminated all bugs I have found. Currently the
program runs on System 7.0 or later.
I do not know of any incompatibilities with other applications or
extensions, if you run into any then please let me know. Also if you have
any comments or suggestions please send me a line. The program is not
PowerMac native but a native version will be out soon.
The complete list of available dictionaries is included in the manual.
Reykjavik, Iceland, April 10. '95
Halldor Gislason
email: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/word-translator-french.hqx; 709K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:56:21 -0700
From: (Halldor Gislason)[email protected]
Subject: [*] GermanTranslator 1.7 shareware
German Word Translator
Shareware version
This a special version of Word Translator which includes English to
German and German to English bilingual dictionaries. The current version
of the software is 1.7, a version with more dictionaries is available.
This software is shareware and can be distributed as such on with
shareware collections and CD's provided it is not changed in any way. A
written permission is not required to include it in such collections but
please send me a note if intend to distribute the shareware version of
Word Translator.
This version fixes some bugs from older versions and also includes
improved shareware dictionaries. I have tested the software on various
versions of the MacOs and eliminated all bugs I have found. Currently the
program runs on System 7.0 or later.
I do not know of any incompatibilities with other applications or
extensions, if you run into any then please let me know. Also if you have
any comments or suggestions please send me a line. The program is not
PowerMac native but a native version will be out soon.
The complete list of available dictionaries is included in the manual.
Reykjavik, Iceland, April 10. '95
Halldor Gislason
email: [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/app/word-translator-german.hqx; 753K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:54:46 -0700
From: (Gilles Berkovitch)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Glidel France 2.9
Glidel est une extension qui sert, a partir de la selection du Finder, a :
- declencher les actions correspondants aux articles du menu Fichier,
- ouvrir des documents par des applications ne les ayant pas crees,
- mouvoir ou copier la selection,
- creer des alias de la selection.
Nouveautes de la version 2.9
- Glidel est compatible avec le tableau de bord Finder Windows 1.1 (merci
Graham Herrick),
- Glidel peut =EAtre desormais desactive temporairement durant le glissement
en appuyant sur la touche "majuscule" (fugitive) (merci Pierre-Xavier Grezau=
d).
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/glidel-29-fr.hqx; 39K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:54:52 -0700
From: (Gilles Berkovitch)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Glidel U.S. 2.9
Glidel is a system extension that extends the Finder's drag-and-drop
abilities within System 7. You can select any icon currently visible,
either on your Desktop or in an open folder, and drag it to:
* The Open, Print, Get Info, Sharing..., Duplicate, Make Alias, Put Away
options (and Reveal Original starting with system 7.5) on the File menu;
* Any application or folder in the Apple menu, including those accessible
via a third-party hierarchical menu utility such as BeHierarchic, NowMenus,
HAM, or OtherMenus;
* Any currently running application, via the Application menu on the
right-hand side of the menu bar.
New with version 2.9
- Glidel is compatible with the control panel Finder Windows 1.1 (thanks to
Graham Herrick),
- Glidel can now be disabled temporarily when dragging the selection, by
holding down the Shift Lock key (thanks t oPierre-Xavier Grezaud).
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/glidel-29.hqx; 40K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 23:49:51 -0700
From: (G. Neufeld)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Grant's CGI Framework 1.0b14
New in 1.0b14:
* Basic logging module
* CGI event post-processing (after server reply is sent)
* InternetConfig 'clickable-url' support in about box
* New function names replace 'My' in old functions
(old names still supported through configuration option)
* Finder alias resolution (with no user interface calls)
* Deferred tasks
* Improved threading
* A number of new utility functions
* Begining of Pascal support
* Better handling of process functions for background-only
applications
* Bug fixes
Features:
* 68K and PowerPC native support
* Multi-Threading (thread support requires Apple's Thread Manager
or System 7.5)
* Automatic html form parsing with easy function access to
individual fields
* Asynchronus CGI (ACGI)
* ListSTAR trigger and action events
* AppleScriptable for testing without a server or MacTCP
* Optional compile as faceless background-only application
* Numerous configuration options for optimizing to your specific needs
* Optional self-quitting after specified idle time
* Significant performance increase over scripts such as those in
AppleScript and Perl
* Metrowerks and Symantec project files
* If you use it to write free applications, it's free to use.
Further Information:
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/grants-cgi-framework-10b14.hqx; 415K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:07 -0700
From: (Haakon Stoedle)[email protected]
Subject: [*] HC Encrypt 1.1
HC Encrypt offers an easy, but secure way of encrypting you files. It supports
keys up to 255 letters, the encryption is case sensitive and file length
is only
restricted by memory (RAM). This version also supports scrambling and
compressing of encrypted files.
Daniel Stodle
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/hc-encrypt-11.hqx; 39K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:11 -0700
From: (Carl Braga)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Hybrid Filename Checker 1.0
MacOS Version (only)
Revision 1.0
What does this utility do?
To share files across multiple computer platforms, files must conform to the
lowest common denominator of file naming conventions, namely ISO9660. This
utility lists all files in a selected folder (and sub folders) that do not
conform to ISO9660, DOS '8.3' / Windows* 3.1 or Windows95* naming
conventions. Folder names, lowercase characters and invalid DOS extensions
can also be checked for.
This utility is particularly useful in the production of hybrid (cross
platform) CD-ROMs where all shared files names must conform to ISO9660.
Keywords: Hybrid, ISO9660, cross-platform, CD-ROM
Submitted by: Carl Braga, Human Media
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/hybrid-filename-checker-10.hqx; 458K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:02 -0700
From: (Nikos Goulandris)[email protected]
Subject: [*] IakovosP TrueType Font
*IakovosP.suit*. A Macintosh truetype font. No letters of the alpha-
bet but twenty-six (a-z) *portraits* of (mostly) nineteenth century
(mostly) Greek personalities. (The accompanying *IakovosP.table*
provides names and dates (except three dates, I could not easily
check).
(This font prints correctly on my PowerBook + StyleWriter and
Mac IIci + LaserWriter IIg configurations. However, it is a *heavy*
font file (ca. 129 Ko), so please be careful with it).
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/font/tt/iakovosp-tt.hqx; 141K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:56:07 -0700
From: (Richard Seale)[email protected]
Subject: [*] LotteryMaster 1.0
This is a hypercard stack which generates and stores random numbers
for any 6 ball lotteries.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/lottery-master-10.hqx; 47K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:28 -0700
From: (Chris Thomas)[email protected]
Subject: [*] LProgressIndicator & Friends 2.0.1
LProgressIndicator & Friends is a set of classes used for indicating
progress to the user. Included classes:
LProgressIndicator:
Abstract base class. Intended to be used to abstract the actual concrete
visual feedback from the component wishing to indicate progress. Using
this class in your libraries allows you to change the visual representation
of progress in your applications, without changing library code. Supports
infinite- and finite-length tasks. Does not require PowerPlant.
LThermometerPane:
Finder-like progress bar LPane and LProgressIndicator subclass. Uses the
user's window tinge colors, as specified in the Color control panel. For
infinite-length tasks, displays a "barber-pole" pattern in those colors.
Requires PowerPlant.
LAnimateCursor:
Animated cursor subclass of LProgressIndicator. Doesn't yet support color
cursors.
A sample PowerPlant app is provided, based on one of the Threads
sample apps.
+ What's new in 2.0.1?
Bug fixes!
* Fixed LThermometerPane to call FocusDraw in ValueChanged().
This ensures we always draw in the intended port.
* Fixed a bug in the demo app - Metrowerks' fault! ha!
* The minimum value is now actually used! Whoo-ya!
* LThermometerPane doesn't bother to recalculate the right
side of the fillrect when the task length is indeterminate
(eg there's no sense in recalculating something never used)
* LProgressIndicator::SetCurrentValue() now thresholds to
the min and max values. (eg You can't overflow the end
of the progress bar anymore).
* Added some debugging code in obvious places.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/l-progress-indicator-cpp.hqx; 508K]
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Date: Sat, 20 Apr 1996 23:48:23 -0700
From: (Ken Dunham)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Science of Hanging 1.0
This free HyperCard 2.1 stack enables teachers to create their own
hangman words for an interactive hangman game. A variety of categories
and sample hangman words are already provided for science teachers as an
example of how to use the program. Refer to the README file to learn
more about hidden features of The Science of Hanging.
You have my permission to include this archive on commercially available
CD-ROM's. Contact Ken Dunham at [email protected] for questions or
comments.
--
1995 OSTA Science Teacher of the Year, Region 7.
Creator of merryxmasWatcher 2.0 and Weather or Not? 1.0
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/science-of-hanging-10-hc.hqx; 89K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 02:55:17 -0700
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] SneakInCD 2.0.1 - Finds/Copies Invisible Files
SneakInCD 2.0.1 is an application.
-Finds invisible files and folders.
-Makes copies/aliases of invisible files.
-Changes attributes(Type,Creator,Visible/Invisible) of files.
-Lists up files and folders with hierarchical indent.
-Requires System 7 or later.
The author of SneakInCD authorizes this file to be freely available for
honest public exchange, Compact Disk archives etc., as long as it is kept
in its original form.
Hope you like it,
Hiromi Ogawa
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/sneak-in-cd-201.hqx; 272K]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 23:00:24 +1200
From: [email protected] (Rob Webb)
Subject: [Q] Runes Font
Kia Ora Koutou,
Am in search of an Old English Runes font. Can anyone help?
Thanx in anticipation.
Rob.
[email protected]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 23:00:24 +1200
From: [email protected] (Rob Webb)
Subject: [Q] Runes Font
Kia Ora Koutou,
Am in search of an Old English Runes font. Can anyone help?
Thanx in anticipation.
Rob.
[email protected]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 13:00:05 -0400
From: Internet Maine
Subject: ConfigPPP Problem
I'm stumped...
System: Power Mac 8500 w/ 32MB RAM and System 7.5
When connecting to my local ISP using MacTCP, the ConfigPPP Control
Panel interface never switches from "OPEN" to "HARD CLOSE;" therefore,
I am unable to "HARD CLOSE" or "SOFT CLOSE" my connection.
However, when performing the exact same procedure with identical
versions of the software on a IIci / 5 MB / Sys 7 only, the Control
Panel interface works as advertised.
I'm new to my Power Mac, so am I missing something?
Will Sys 7.5 Update 2.0 (7.5.3) correct this apparent incompatibility?
(I have removed the DNR and PREF files and reinstalled from scratch,
but to no avail. In addition, other Power Mac owners have experienced
similar problems.)
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks-
Tom Spatig
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 09:57:02 -0700
From: "Douglas J. Unruh"
Subject: Ethernet and a Printer
Hey folks,
I've been a Mac user for many years but have never had the need to use
ethernet. But now I find that I sure could use that extra serial port. So
my question is, is there any hardware (inexpensive?) that will allow me to
connect my printer through my built-in ethernet port? (I've tried using
PortJuggler to manage the serial ports but there are just too many
conflicts with the product.) I've looked through many Mac catalogs but
don't really know what I'm looking for. Thanks to anyone who can give me
this info. By the way, the ethernet is the one built in to the 6100/60.
Thanks,
Doug Unruh
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 14:45:13 -0600
From: [email protected] (Mike Cohen)
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #96
>I've recently purchased a Newton and fear that I may have already
>downloaded a virus.
>
>Q1: What is the recommended virus protection software for Apple Newtons?
>
>Q2: The system behavior is: at start-up, the normal screen displayed, then
> animated on top of this screen what appeared to be a lunar eclipse.
> The machine then went back to normal behavior. This has happened once
> and only once.
There's no virus protection software and there are no known Newton viruses.
What you describe is an "easter egg" built into the Newton's ROMs. The
first time you start it on a day with a solar eclipse anywhere in the
world (I think there was a partial one in New Zealand last week), it will
display that screen.
--
Mike Cohen - [email protected] - http://www.isis-intl.com/
ISIS International - (307) 265-6196 / FAX (307) 265-6922
Sound is the same for all the world - Youssou N'dour, "Eyes Open"
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 22:01:59 +1000
From: [email protected] (Bill Stanford)
Subject: Performa 5210 Problems
In InfoMac Digest V14 #95, Bruce Boyd wrote (re
a post-Netscape beta experience):
> I've twice initialized the disk and
>reinstalled the system software without adding any INITs or software of
>any kind, all to no avail. I even copied the system software directly
>from the HD to my EZ 135 where it will start-up the system with 100%
>reliability.
Bruce, the three things I'd do at this point are:
Backup all data
!Use Drive Setup 1.0.4's Test routine to check the mechanical integrity of
the HD--if it turns up lots of I/O errors the drive hardware is going
down...
If the drive checks OK, use Drive Setup to do a (so called) low level
format of the drive. You've initized, but that's just putting on a new
directory...
If the drive formats--which is another test of its integrity--re-install
your system. Yes, if you can get Eng System 7.5.X and do Upgrade 2 to
7.5.3 you'll be even happier, and V.1.2 of the Japanese Language Kit would
then work nicely on top of things if you still want Nihongo--I'm actually
using V.1.0 of the JLK under 7.5.3, but that's a subject of another post...
Oh, but 7.5.3 takes a bucket of RAM all by itself, though less w/o Open
Transport.
But then, contrary to many reports, Open Transport 1.1 is worth it...
all the best...
--Bill Stanford||[email protected]--
"Men build scales, but the Gods blow upon the lighter pan"--(Wolfe)
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 15:58:39 -0500
From: [email protected] (Tristan Meisters)
Subject: print driver
Hello all ! Right at the moment I have a Cannon BJ-5 black and white
printer . The software that I have driving it is the very first release of
PowerPrint (this version was not even for public release except as part of
the software package that came with my mac at the time) . I am not at all
happy with this software package and would like to finally get something
else to drive the printer . I was wondering if anyone could recommend a
printer driver package that would work with my printer ? Does anyone have
any experience with the latest release of PowerPrint (sorry I do not know
what version the latest release is) ? Thanks in advance for any halp that
you can give me .
cheers Tristan
Tristan Meisters
[email protected]
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Date: Sun, 21 Apr 1996 11:23:30 -0700
From: [email protected] (Ray Rizos)
Subject: Radius Monitors
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 11:39:30 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Paul L. Moses"
Subject: Portrait Ripoff??
Hi,
I have a Centris 650 and a Radius Precision Color Pivot monitor. I tried
upgrading to 7.5.3, but it was a mess and I decided to hold off until the
dust has settled a bit.
The Macintouch page suggested that the Radius Soft Pivot driver was
incompatible with 7.5.3, so I went to the Radius page and then the Portrait
Display page. Portrait claims to support all Radius monitors, but the
upgrades they had on their page require MacPortrait, which I don't have.
So I called their (toll) number and left a message.
It turns out that they consider "support" to be charging $99 for a monitor
driver and a dongle!! They called me back and told me I had to buy the
dongle and MacPortrait 5.0 if I wanted to pivot my monitor under 7.5.3.
clip.......
The following is related to the Super Mac Monitor which is also supported
by Radius and may be of help to others in the same predicament.
After updating to system 7.5.3 my 19in. super mac monitor being driven by a
Spectrum/24 III video card would not function. I wrote to this forum and I
received a response from Gert-Jan de Waard who was experiencing similar
problems.
Gert-Jan advised me that Super Mac was now being supported by Radius. We
both tried to get technical info.
I was advised that I would need a new card as the video board is From system 6 to 7.xx. The monitor would not function and it took many
telephone calls ( no e-mail in those dark ages ) to convince someone at the
tech support that my troubles were real and not imagined.
Perhaps I have been unlucky and hope that others have had better treatment
>From Radius.
Finally I would like to say that system 7.5.3 works like a charm and I have
had no problems with the following two minor exceptions.
1. Open transport did not load ( as I had macppp installed ) and had to
reinstal.
2. Coupy doubler 2.0.3 ( Which I miss dearly ) does not function and I have
been unsuccessful in getting an upgrade. Has anyone found the upgrade?
Thank you and regards,
Ray Rizos
Vancouver B.C.
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