Info-Mac Digest V14 #198
Posted: August 27th, 1996, 4:00 am
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Info-Mac Digest Tue, 27 Aug 96 Volume 14 : Issue 198
Today's Topics:
[*] Analog 1.91b3 - Fast, professional WWW logfile analysis
[*] AppleVision Mandlebrot Startup Screens
[*] Archie Man 1.2
[*] Austria HTB 4.5
[*] BitMap Libraries 3.0
[*] ColourDetective v1.0
[*] CommFigure 1.2b1
[*] HyperXchange
[*] Mac Games Cheats July '96 (HC)
[*] Not too busy to Fetch! 1.1
[*] Planetary Netscape
[*] Regional Literature HTB 4.5
[*] ScriptServer 1.0.3
[*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 16-bit/44.1kHz
[*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 8-bit/22kHz
[*] TechTool Pro v1.0.1 to v1.0.2 update
[*] Tide Stamp
[*] Underware 2.0 demo
(A) Looking for Software
[A] PowerMac memory configuration report
Announcement for Info-mac
Applescript for sys 7.1
A short comment about HEIGHT and WIDTH
Calling all Excel experts...
Can anyone help me compile a Netscape plugin with Visual C++?
Can I read Sun drives with a Mac?
change find file & how to search InfoM
Confused
Confusion surrounding the topic "SCSI and booting"
GIF to TIFF and Morphing (A)
Help needed in running executable files
Hypercard hangup
Info-Mac Digest V14 #197
IntranetInternet via PPP
NetBATCH 1.04 Release
Q: Grid Wars, does this game still have a publisher?
repeat request
Shrinking font problem....
Sorry: I had to try it!
Strange Sleep Patterns
StyleWrite 2500 and Microsoft Fine Artist/Creative Writer problems
Using the "@" on a German keyboard
Why continue to Binhex?
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:36 -0500
From: (Jason Linhart)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Analog 1.91b3 - Fast, professional WWW logfile analysis
1.91b3 fixes a bug with the HOSTALIAS command.
1.91b2 fixes bugs with the HOSTEXCLUDE and CASE INSENSITIVE commands.
1.91b Many changes including: output in four languages, new File Type
Report, number of requests for pages (as opposed to raw requests) now
calculated throughout, now quits automatically if no warnings have been
issued, "Mozilla (compatible)" separated out in Browser Summary, major
internal changes should improve speed, and many others.
Analog is a WWW logfile analysis program. It has the following advantages
over other similar programs.
* It's fast. Very fast.
* It's easy to install and run.
* It's very flexible. The default output will be satisfactory for
most people, but there are over 130 options producing 16 different reports
for those who want to do things differently.
* It produces attractive output that complies with the HTML
spec (and so can be read on any browser).
* It understands MacHTTP and WebSTAR log format as well as the
common log format, NCSA old-style format and the NCSA/Apache referer log,
agent log, error log and combined log.
* It should work on any Macintosh and versions are available for
Unix, Windows or OS/2 machine (and some other DOS machines).
* And it's free!
This is a port of Analog 1.91b2 to the Macintosh. It does not support a
Macintosh style user interface or the Analog form cgi.
For more information about Analog check:
http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/~sret1/analog/
For the latest updates to the Mac version check:
http://summary.net/soft/analog.html
Keywords: WWW, log analysis tools, MacHTTP, WebSTAR, statistics
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/analog-191b3.hqx; 294K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:42 -0500
From: (John W. Blackburne)[email protected]
Subject: [*] AppleVision Mandlebrot Startup Screens
This is a collection of 8 startup screens designed for use with the
AppleVision 1710, 1710AV or a similar monitor. They come with
documentation, including instructions on how to create similar startup
screens yourself. If you want a look at the documentation and previews of
the images used before downloading this archive point your browser at:
These startup screens are being distributed as freeware and contributed by
their creator.
John Blackburne - programmer, writer, consultant, trainer Perl, AS, QD3D
and more at http://www.hk.super.net/~johnb
[Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/applevision-mandlebrot.hqx; 6165K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:34 -0500
From: (Jeffrey Taylor)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Archie Man 1.2
Archie Man is a simple program designed to help with the enormous task of
finding download sites of programs on the Internet. For example, if you
were interested in finding the location of a program called "SpinalTap,"
you would run "Archie Man" and type "SpinalTap" in the box and press ok.
Archie Man then composes a letter on Eudora that will include all the
information necessary for the search. A few minutes (maybe more during busy
times) you will receive a list (via E-mail) of places to look and download
the file. Then using a FTP client, such as Anarchie, Fetch, Explorer or
Netscape, you can download the program.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/archie-man-12.hqx; 11K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:40 -0500
From: (Jeffrey D. Iverson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Austria HTB 4.5
The Austria HyperTextBook 4.5 is a new release. A HyperTextBook is an
encyclopedic reference which uses hypertext links to allow the user to
follow their own non-linear path through the information. Covers many areas
related to Austria, including notable history, cities, people, culture, and
much more. Requires HyperCard 2.0 or above, Shareware $19.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/book/austria-htb-45-hc.hqx; 281K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:33 -0500
From: (John Montbriand)[email protected]
Subject: [*] BitMap Libraries 3.0
3.0 replaces 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0.
now includes PowerPC interfaces for Macintosh Common Lisp.
Routines for drawing with bitmaps.
- routines for creating bitmap structures in memory.
- rotate functions for rotating bitmaps 90 degrees left and right,
- flip functions for flipping bitmap data both vertically and horizontally,
- a trace edges routine for tracing the edges of an image,
- a rotation routine for rotating a bitmap to a particular angle,
- a routine for duplicating bitmaps,
- a routine for comparing bitmaps,
- routines providing the painbucket tool and lasso tool effects,
- transfer routines for transfering bitmap data to and from the PICT format,
- a complete set of logical operations on bitmaps,
- a complete set of pixel oriented routines for testing, setting, clearing,
and toggling individual pixels in bitmaps,
- routines and a macro allowing you to quickly and easily draw into bitmaps,
- routines for copying bitmap images to the current grafport,
Full C source code, source code examples, tons of documentation, and a 411
help file.
These libraries are for free.
Copyright (C) 1996 by John Montbriand. All Rights Reserved.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/bitmap-libraries-30-c.hqx; 218K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:09 -0500
From: (Ken Mackenzie)[email protected]
Subject: [*] ColourDetective v1.0
ColourDetective v1.0 is a very useful utility which helps you to determine
a Macintosh colour value for a given RGB colour. The values returned for an
RGB colour are in several different formats: RGB, HSV, CMYK, HTML, etc..
ColourDetective is particularly useful for HTML web page constructors. When
you select a colour, you get the HTML hex value for that colour. This value
can be copied and pasted directly into your HTML code in the correct
format. No longer do you have to waste time trying different hex values to
find the colour you want for a web page background or a font colour!
It is also useful for Mac developers, too. You can get the hex values of an
RGB colour which you can use in your source code.
A special feature of ColourDetective allows you to find the RGB value of
any pixel on your screen. A magnified view of the area under the cursor
allows you to pinpoint exactly which pixel you want to examine. Please read
the instructions document which accompanies the software.
System Requirements:
System 7.x upwards
68k or PowerMac
100kb disk space, 384kb RAM
Thanks for taking a look!
Ken Mackenzie
[email protected]
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/colour-detective.hqx; 118K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:11 -0500
From: (Jonathan Dean)[email protected]
Subject: [*] CommFigure 1.2b1
This is a beta release only. This program is designed to configure multiple
Internet applications is one go, by actively editing preference files. Its
modular design enables power users to add new application modules. It can
also be customised for usage by ISPs and Network Adminstrators.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/comm-figure-12b1.hqx; 72K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:12 -0500
From: (Jonathan Cooper)[email protected]
Subject: [*] HyperXchange
HyperXchange is a 76K HyperCard stack that gives you access to other Macs
on a local area network, using Apple Events and HyperCard (version 2.1 or
higher).
It can be used to get information, send commands and send and exchange
messages.
FEATURES:
* Commands/Requests:
A number of pre-set commands and requests are available from the Command
and Request menus, or you can write your own in HyperTalk and send them.
* Instant Connection Buttons:
Once a connection has been made to a remote Mac, this connection can be
saved as a button. Thereafter, just clicking on this button will
re-establish the connection.
* Auto-Launch:
When you attempt to make a connection to another Mac, HyperXchange first
determines whether or not HyperCard is running. If not, it can actually
link to the remote Mac's Finder (Systems 7.0 - 7.1, thanks to the XCMD
"FinderEvents")
to launch HyperCard for you.
* Broadcast Messages:
A single message can be sent to a number of Macs in quick succession.
Options are: "Only if..." (only send to a recipient if a certain condition
is met), "Beep" and "Switch to HyperCard".
* Chat:
Based loosely on the "Conversing" card of Apple's Apple Event Primer Stack.
* On-line Help
Jonathan Cooper
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Australia
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/hyper-x-change.hqx; 34K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:10 -0500
From: (Kenton O. Baines)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Mac Games Cheats July '96 (HC)
MAC GAMES CHEATS - JULY 1996 (HC)
(1/7/96) Reach for the Sky Publications
Mac Games Cheats (MGC), is a monthly publicated Hypercard 'stack' or stand
alone application, with an updated archive of games cheats (tips and easter
eggs) for the Macintosh. Codes are submitted by readers, and collected from
various other sources.
In this months July issue, we've got cheat code listings for new games :
- Hexen
- Descent II
- Shockwave Assault
As well as an updated database of older games such as Havoc, Barrack, Day
of the Tentacle, Rebel Assault II, ShadowWraith, and Power Pete. We've also
improved the access times for database to make locating game cheats faster.
This edition of Mac Games Cheats is in HyperCard Stack format, and requires
Hypercard 2.1 or later to run, with approximately 1500K of free memory for
color.
Mac Games Cheats is also available as a Stand Alone application, for those
without HyperCard.
If you've got a hint, cheat, resedit hack, or easter egg not covered in Mac
Games, we'd love to hear from you. New submissions are greatly appreciated.
Cheats to : [email protected]
Feedback/Subscriptions : [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/mac-games-cheats-96-07.hqx; 131K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:34 -0500
From: (Glen Stewart)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Not too busy to Fetch! 1.1
Attached is a simple AppleScript that runs Fetch every 3 seconds to break
through to a busy FTP site. This script will try continuously for an hour
before giving up. I saw and learned from "Anarchie Busy Buster", and feel
this is a more rugged implementation, using the wonderful Fetch FTP
application. This release includes the WaitTicks OSAX missed in the first
release. Just plop it in your Scripting Additions folder and Enjoy!
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/not-too-busy-to-fetch-11-as.hqx; 9K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:36 -0500
From: (Jacob Abrams)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Planetary Netscape
Planetary Wide Web is a replacemant for the Netscape 3.0 "busy" animation
at the top right corner of the screen. I thought it was more suitable since
this is the "world" wide web. Basically it's a planet that spins around. To
install it, use ResEdit, if you don't know what ResEdit is, don't try to
use it. I'm not responsible for anything that happens as a result of using
this file (execpt if it works and you like it), so use at your own risk.
e-mail me if you enjoy it...
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ntscp/planetary-wide-web.hqx; 37K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:41 -0500
From: (Jeffrey D. Iverson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Regional Literature HTB 4.5
The Regional Literature HyperTextBook 4.5 is a new release. A HyperTextBook
is an encyclopedic reference which uses hypertext links to allow the user
to follow their own non-linear path through the information. Examines
different styles of literature from all over the world. Requires HyperCard
2.0 or above, Shareware $19.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/book/regional-lit-htb-45-hc.hqx; 513K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:26:52 -0500
From: (Jon Pugh)[email protected]
Subject: [*] ScriptServer 1.0.3
Well, as soon as people started playing with my latest version of
ScriptServer, a guy found an uninitialized variable bug, so here's a new
version of ScriptServer which fixes this and a potential problem with
displaying error dialogs.
ScriptServer is an OSA and AppleScript compiler which allows you to script
the creation of scripts. I use it from Hypercard to create the scripts for
my Apple Guide files. You can also use it to automate the build of any
scripts you might require for shipping with your applications.
ScriptServer, Jon's Commands and my other software can be found on my web
page:
http://www.infoworkshop.com/~jonpugh/
Enjoy.
Jon
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/script-server-103.hqx; 88K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:38 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 16-bit/44.1kHz
Revert to the pre-historic . . .in a modern, technological way with the new
"Caveman Beep" from Clixsounds. The 2-second stereo sound file is a dark,
jurassic creation that has a chilling essence, but is an excellent quality
alternative to be used as your System Alert Beep.
The Caveman Beep is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz and
can be downloaded here, or at the Clixsounds WWW site at:
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
WWW: http://www.edmondsun.com/clix/
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/caveman-16-bit.hqx; 639K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:39 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 8-bit/22kHz
Revert to the pre-historic . . .in a modern, technological way with the new
"Caveman Beep" from Clixsounds. The 2-second stereo sound file is a dark,
jurassic creation that has a chilling essence, but is an excellent quality
alternative to be used as your System Alert Beep.
The Caveman Beep is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz and
can be downloaded here, or at the Clixsounds WWW site at:
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
WWW: http://www.edmondsun.com/clix/
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/caveman-8-bit.hqx; 213K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:37 -0500
From: (Jeff Baudin)[email protected]
Subject: [*] TechTool Pro v1.0.1 to v1.0.2 update
Description:
This application will update TechTool Pro v1.0.1 to v1.0.2. PLEASE NOTE:
There never was a "1.0" version of TechTool Pro. If you do not have version
1.0.2 already then you have version 1.0.1.
Included with this updater is a new version of the DNA file, version 004.
New Features:
* Added support for IDE drives.
* Added support for 53C96 SCSI chip found on IIfx.
* Added Test Suite file feature (see instructions below).
* Added ability loop Auto-Pilot up to 1000 iterations.
* Made Auto-Pilot system restarts optional.
* Added warnings to tests affected by RAM Doubler.
* Added info dialog when selecting grayed-out Auto-Pilot tests.
* Added proper identification strings for clone Macs.
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed cache test bug.
* Fixed FPU test bug.
* Fixed drive seek test bug.
* Fixed desktop integrity check bug.
* Fixed numerous log bug in Auto-Pilot.
* Removed "force AppleTalk off" problem.
* Fixed bug in Mic Freq. Response test.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/tech-tool-pro-102-update.hqx; 892K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:31 -0500
From: (George)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tide Stamp
This is a tide prediction program. Computes times of high an low tide, and
produces a graphic representation of tide height. Uses the same harmonics
data file as Xtide.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/tide-stamp.hqx; 281K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:13 -0500
From: (Lloyd Wood)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Underware 2.0 demo
This is the free demo for Underware 2.0, an After-Dark 2.x compatible
screensaver that plays its own or After Dark modules on the desktop instead
of a background pattern.
This should be stored in /info-mac/app/ss/, as it's an After-Dark
compatible screensaver just as Darkside of the Mac is.
This demo includes only two of Underware's thirty or so own modules that
are inlcuded in the commercial package, but the control panel screensaver
engine is fully functional, playing Underware 1.x and 2.x modules and After
Dark 2.x modules (i.e. the majority of modules in /info-mac/app/ss/) on the
desktop or as screensavers, and handling desktop patterns. It's also fat
for PowerMacs.
There is a minor cosmetic problem with the cursor vanishing sometimes. This
was apparently fixed in 2.0.1. To my knowledge, there is no 2.0.1 demo, and
Bit Jugglers, the makers of Underware, have now been bought out to do PC
educational software and the commercial version of Underware is no longer
available for love or money. Grab this demo for the neat After-Dark
compatible engine while you still can, as it's the last of Underware you'll
ever see.
More Mac screensaver information at:
L.
doesn't expect to see After Dark 3 being capable of playing modules on your
desktop anytime soon. Underware was unique.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/underware-20-demo.hqx; 940K]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 21:06:09 -0500
From: [email protected] (Morethanone Kalar)
Subject: (A) Looking for Software
[email protected] (Edward Ver Hoef) wrote:
> I'm looking ... to convert from one type of graphic format to another,
> e.g., from GIF to TIFF..... I'd prefer shareware (or obviously freeware)
> if they're available.
GraphicConverter is a versatile shareware. Most paint/draw programs
worthy of the name will also do the trick nowadays, though with many
less options than GC.
-- Tony
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 22:07:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ethan Benatan
Subject: [A] PowerMac memory configuration report
Hi-
Don't know about software, but I think that your 7500 comes apart like
my 7200 does- i.e., very, very easily. If you want to spend 3
instructional minutes, do the following:
-remove junk from the top of the computer, and make sure you have
about 10" free on the left and right, and good clear access straight
in front.
-unplug the power cable and also the pass-through power cable if you
are using it; everything else can stay.
-under the lip of the computer at the left and right ends are two
buttons (below the speaker and the CD drive). Standing in front of the
Mac, push the buttons up and pull the case firmly forwards about 3 or
4 inches, then lift it off and set it aside.
-on the left is a plastic lid over the PCI slots; unclip it front and
rear and swing it out to the left on its hinge.
-on the right is the power supply and drive assembly; it's locked in
by two sliding latches, one at the front, and one at the rear.
Unlatch them. In the middle of the right side is a flip-out leg,
which you (guess!) flip out. Swing the entire assembly out, and the
leg will support it.
-the RAM slots are clearly labeled at the front right of the
motherboard.
Reassembly is straightforward, but be careful of the following:
-when flipping in the power-supply/drive assembly, make sure the
kickstand underneath is out of the way or you will easily break it.
-be careful that internal cables are tucked out of the way before
replacing the top of the case.
Have fun.
Ethan.
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 21:51:56 +0000
From: Ben Wilson
Subject: Announcement for Info-mac
The Internet Road Stop (http://digiserve.com/roadstop) has gone under
major improvements. If you would please post the following announcement
in the Info-Mac digest and check out the new page I would be very
grateful. Thanks.
Mac Users,
The Internet Road Stop (http://digiserve.com/roadstop) has gone under
a serious renovation. The changes made are as follows:
1. Entire site redesigned. New frame layout for easier navigation and
faster downloading.
2. Daily news updates. The news will be updated at around 5 PM Eastern
time, giving you full news coverage for the day. Think of it as your
evening news for the Macintosh Internet World.
3. New service called MacTrack has been added which tracks the prices of
Macintosh computer systems on a monthly basis. Compu-America
(http://www.compu-america.com), a great macintosh reseller, is already
participating
We'll see you at the new Internet Road Stop!
Ben Wilson
[email protected]
http://digiserve.com/roadstop
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 06:24:40 +0000
From: Allen Chadwick
Subject: Applescript for sys 7.1
Howdy all:
Though I have searched and searched I cannot seem to find a
version of AppleScript that will work on my PB running system 7.1x.
I refuse to update to 7.5 because of RAM angst, so I need to find a
site to download this from. Any ideas?
Allen Chadwick
[email protected]
--or--
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 12:30:31 +0100
From: [email protected] (Thomas Kahn)
Subject: A short comment about HEIGHT and WIDTH
Hi!
I also write a lot of HTML, and I have also been cursing the HEIGHT and
WIDTH tags from time to time. But eventhough they might be disturbing to
the person writing the HTML code, they are very helpful to the people that
are going to view your webpage.
Almost always a webpage contains both text and images. If your HTML
document contains several images that do not have HEIGHT and WIDTH
specified, the browser will have to wait until all the images are through
loading, before it can display the text. But if you have HEIGHT and WIDTH
specified for all the images in the HTML document, the browser will know
exactly how much space it has to leave on the page for the images. That way
the browser can display the text almost instantly, and the person viewing
the page can start reading long before all the images are through loading.
Thomas Kahn
________________________
[email protected]
http://www.roundhouse.se
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Date: 26 Aug 96 00:01:50 +0200
From: Elliot Bennett
Subject: Calling all Excel experts...
Subject Calling all Excel experts... 20.8.96
21:09
Hello all you Excel Gurus,
I have a VERY tricky problem. I want to have a macro (I don't believe I =
can do this with a simple formula) that says:
If B1 =3D 0 AND C1 0 then B1 =3D C1/A1
If B1 0 AND C1 =3D 0 then C1 =3D A1*B1
The idea is that the user may either enter units and get a sum (=3D units *=
rate) or the user enters a sum and gets the number of units. It cannot =
be know before hand which the user will enter (thus I can't have formulas =
in B or C because at any given time they might be overwritten). I thought =
the practical solution would be to have a macro run every time a value is =
entered and fill the appropriate cell for that row.
Any better ideas or clues as to how to write this macro (or even it's =
possible)? I'm using Excel 5.0...
MUCH TIA,
Elliot Bennett
Cologne, Germany
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:50:18 -0500 (CDT)
From: [email protected] (Igor Chudov @ home)
Subject: Can anyone help me compile a Netscape plugin with Visual C++?
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To: scrm, [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: Can anyone help me compile a Netscape plugin with Visual C++?
Date: Mon Aug 26 20:42:48 CDT 1996
Hi, subject says it all. I wrote a neat and simple GUI based newsgroup
moderation tool that is based on Netscape. I will announce it later, but
one of its components is a simple netscape plugin that is based on the
sample "Simple" plugin that comes with plugin development kit.
I have already tested it under Unix (Linux) and need someone who has
Visual C++ to help me compile it under windoze. It should be trivial.
If you could help me, drop me a line.
Look at http://www.galstar.com/~ichudov/usenet/ ... scape.html
for an illustration.
Many many thanks to all who respond.
igor
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 17:15:57 -0700
From: Brent Whitlock
Subject: Can I read Sun drives with a Mac?
Is there a way to attach a hard drive formatted on a Sun workstation
and containing Sun UNIX files to a Macintosh and read those files?
(Is there software that will support this?)
I would like to copy files from a Sun hard drive directly to a Mac
hard drive or Zip disk without using a modem or network connection
between two different computers. Another alternative would be to
attach a Mac hard drive or Zip drive to the Sun workstation and copy
files onto the Mac-formatted Zip disk or hard drive by using the UNIX
cp command. Can that be done?
Please email responses in addition to inclusion in the digest.
Thanks
Brent Whitlock
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 11:27:16 -0700 (PDT)
From: [email protected]
Subject: change find file & how to search InfoM
HI! I have two questions:
I read on Info-Mac here a while ago, how one could change the find
file program that's in the system. I like the format of my Norton
FastFind, and I want that to be the system find file. Somehow in my
messing around to change it, I lost the System 7.5.3 find file init (I
think), and I'm using some other sort of find file. Any help would be
appreciated!!
My second question is related to the first. How would I search
Info-Mac to locate that infotmation regarding changing the system find
file? I tried but was unsuccessful. Thanks in advance!
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 17:14:26 -0500
From: DG
Subject: Confused
Each time I open an email from one person I get a message to download a
file that will help. I have tried to follow the path several times and
keep getting nowhere. (That's how I've ended up here!)
I'm looking for:
applications/ms-tnef
Can you direct me?
Thank you
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 96 00:27:51 -0500
From: Lanny Chambers
Subject: Confusion surrounding the topic "SCSI and booting"
>My original question was this:
:
>Ever since I bought my first Mac, I've started up all the external SCSI
>devices first, and then booted the computer. If you don't do this you might
>damage the computer with a power surge.
Several points:
1) I use a surge protector/power control center to turn on everything at
once, using its master switch. Never had a problem. There's a built-in
delay in the Mac OS at startup to let the drives spin up to speed.
2) If you have SCSI devices connected but not powered up, on some
configurations the Mac will not boot (flashing "?" disk icon), on some
you may get random data corruption (this will ruin your whole day), and
on others nothing bad happens at all. It's not very predictable, thus the
wide variation in well-intentioned advice. However, active termination,
using either an APS external drive or the APS SCSI Sentry II terminator,
compensates for this perfectly in my experience. If you don't have active
termination, there's a definite risk in devices that are connected but
not powered up. The cost could be a totally trashed hard disk, requiring
reformatting. Note that this has nothing whatever to do with hot swapping.
3) Devices that are off when the Mac boots will often not have drivers
loaded, and hence may not be seen by the SCSI controller if they're
powered up later. SCSIProbe (or a similar utility like APS Mounter) fixes
this for most devices powered up subsequent to startup. My scanner's
driver is not loaded until I call it from within Photoshop, so I'm OK as
long as I power it up before pulling down the Acquire menu. My SyQuest
won't mount cartridges, though, without manual prodding from APS Mounter
(the APS auto-mount driver conflicts with the Iomega driver for my Zip
).
4) Hot SCSI swapping is foolhardy without hardware especially designed
for the purpose. Same for ADB devices: shut the Mac down before
disconnecting anything. You may get away with it, or you may
not...feeling lucky today?
Lanny Chambers ([email protected]) St. Louis, USA
Visit the Hummingbird Page at:
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 10:01:06 -0400
From: "Don't Panic!"
Subject: GIF to TIFF and Morphing (A)
Dear Digest Readers,
In a previous digest [email protected] asked about GIF - TIFF
converters and simple morphing software. I tried e-mailing him at the
address above, and got a bounced e-mail message. So I am putting up my
response here as some other people may also be interested, and that
hopefully he is reading the digest for replies as well.
GraphicConverter 2.4.3, shareware, will convert over a hundred PC and
Mac graphics formats, and is available in the archives at:
/gst/grf/graphic-converter-243.hqx.
Morpher 1.5 is also available in the archives at:
/gst/mov/morpher-15.hqx
Hope this helpful.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 04:45:16 GMT
From: [email protected]
Subject: Help needed in running executable files
Hi all and thanks for reading this message.
Im a new Mac user and Im looking for someone that can help me with a
problem I have.
Whenever I double-click on a file with .sea extension my computer
load the program FreeHand, so I could not run any other program.
Its seem that the SEA extension is associate with the program FreeHand
in my computer.
how can I solve this problem, if its something to do with the ResEdit
program please tell me how to use it to solve my problem.
Thanks in advance
Avi Ilan - [email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 06:27:51 +0000
From: Allen Chadwick
Subject: Hypercard hangup
Howdy:
Why is it that my Hypercard 2.1 won't give me access to anything
higher than user level 2? I have ignored hypercard until now, but
when I got a "using hypercard" book from my local library, discovered
that my copy is locked at user level "lame." Do I have to shell out
the geld for the new version, or what?
Allen Chadwick
[email protected]
--or--
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 15:29:42 -0500
From: [email protected] (Al Castanoli)
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #197
John,
I recently read in the Info-Mac Digest your posting from 23 August:
| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 16:36:28 +1100
| From: [email protected] (John Townsend)
| Subject: Control Strip Modules for Performa?
|
| I recently saw a Control Strip Module running on a PowerMac Desk Computer.
| Would such a module run on a Performa 5300 and, if so, does anyone know
| where it can be obtained.
|
| Many thanks
|
| John Townsend
| Australia
I tried using various Control Strip modules, but found the easiest way to
go about having rapid access to my Mac apps and utils was to create a folder
called shortcuts in my hard drive, and to put an alias for everything I want
available at startup in that folder. I then put an alias to shortcuts in my
startup preferences and voila! whenever I start up my Mac, I have a window
full of icons to my most used applications and utils available.
I only use At Ease for my six year old, to keep him out of my work folders,
and find having access to the desktop a lot more convenient than using At
Ease.
--
Al Castanoli | [email protected] | [email protected]
| [email protected] | [email protected]
"Computers save time like kudzu prevents soil erosion."
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 96 10:15:20 -0400
From: Rick Hershberger
Subject: IntranetInternet via PPP
Classes begin this week, and I am feverishly trying to get my
"Biocomputing Facility" set up. I have 6 Performa 6300 student
workstations (using MacTCP), and 1 Workgroup Server 7250 (using Open
Transport), all connected to each other via Ethernet. The ethernet works
fine for file sharing. The Workgroup Server is running WebStar, which
came with the Apple Internet Server Solution CD. Unfortunately, this
cluster will not be linked into our campus LAN for some time, thus I have
no direct link to the Internet.
I'm trying to rig up a way to accomplish three priorities, in order:
Priority 1: have the web server 7250 provide HTML documents to the other
workstations via the Ethernet Intranet
Priority 2: when I have the web server 7250 dial into the campus PPP
server, I would like the 6300 workstations to be able to browse the
internet through this one PPP connection. There aren't enough phone jacks
in the room to let each workstation do an independent PPP dial-in.
I know that performance will suffer, but is this kind of Internet access
possible?
Priority 3: have the web server 7250 provide HTML documents to the
Internet via this PPP dial in connection.
(Can you tell I'm asking to do a lot, with a little?) Even if I can do
these three things only during certain lab periods each week, I'd be
quite happy, and would get some nice web teaching done.
My first assumption was that after establishing a PPP connection with the
web server, its IP address would be the address it is assigned by the PPP
server (the number listed in the TCP/IP control panel). But when I try to
browse to that IP number from another Internet-conected computer (i.e.
point my browser to http://206.181.153.11/), I don't connect.
This IP address also doesn't work from any of the workstations on the
Ethernet, though I'm not sure what settings I should have in each
workstation's MacTCP control panel: Connection via Ethernet? IP address
(do I just make up an Intranet IP number for each workstation)? Gateway
IP? Should the port be included in the URL (http://206.181.153.11:80/) to
get to the web server 7250? For browsing out onto the Internet from a
workstation via the web server, what DNS server would I use?
I've looked at a variety of manuals, but this special case is not really
covered in any detail anywhere, so I'm hoping I'll find someone who has
tried something similar to my situation. Any input would be MOST helpful.
Feel free to reply directly to me, SOON!:
I guess for "Priority 1" I could just file-share the HTML documents
through the Ethernet for the time being, but that's so uncool!
Thanks much...
RICHARD P. HERSHBERGER, PH.D.
* Asst. Prof. of Biology * CARLOW COLLEGE * Pittsburgh PA 15213
[email protected] * http://www.carlow.edu/~rhershberger/
* [email protected] * http://www.earthlink.net/~rhershberger/
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 96 09:56:03 -0400
From: "Peter O'Keefe"
Subject: NetBATCH 1.04 Release
NetBATCH is a powerful batch-download processing utlility.
It's simple to use. First you must gather your list of files. Pressing
"GO" will begin a process which downloads the files, one by one,
efficently.
"This is really a very helpful tool."
-A Sales manager at Netscape Communications.
Pre-Made NetBATCH files are avalable at
http://www.dreamscape.com/biology/autofiles.html
This is version 1.04. The new version fixes a few functional bugs, and
offers a few new features. NetBATCH 1.04 has no shareware fee. Its
development is funded by other means. NetBATCH is created by PeterSoft
Multimedia.
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:04:38 +0800
From: Steven Luh
Subject: Q: Grid Wars, does this game still have a publisher?
Hi all!
Does anyone know if Grid Wars still have a publisher or does is this game
"out of print"? I recall playing this game on my friend's Mac SE a long
time ago. Recently I went through some of his old disks and found the
program but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working anymore. The game
would clear the screen and then small "little" screens would show up but
you can't play the game at all. I suspect its because the game is doing
direct draws to the screen and was never meant to be played on the newer
color machine. Changing to 1 bit-depth doesn't help either.
My question is: Does a patch exist for it to be used on the newer machines?
Please respond via e-mail and I'll compile the responses.
TIA
Steven
([email protected])
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 08:03:30 -0500
From: [email protected] (Rose Stasuk)
Subject: repeat request
Subject: FreePPP/express modem
Greetings,
I recently tried installing FreePPP 2.5. over FreePPP 1.0.5.
Does the adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." ring a bell?
After the new install proved to be unstable I deinstalled 2.5,
carefully removing all of its artifacts (incld. prefs.)
then reinstalled Config. PPP. 1.0.5. I also reinstalled a clean
copy of MacTCP.
Now when I open a connection, as soon as dialing begins, I get
a warning message which comes up over the PPP status window
and states:
!There was a problem with the modem. You might try
turning the modem off then on again and clicking "Retry".
This is only a nusance because if I wait long enough to hear the
modem complete dailing; then select "Retry" it completes the handshaking
and I get the server message that login succeeded. So, I do get on line
but for the life of me can't figure out why I get that "modem problem"
message. Of course, I have checked to see if it is correctly plugged in and
if the express modem control panel is on.
Yes, I'm using the express modem with the geoport adapter. The software is
current. I'm running 7.5.3 on my PPC 7100/66.
Should I reinstall the modem/geoport software? Also when I installed the
FreePPP update, I did not disable Virex and it reported some data missing
>From the FreePPP 2.5 file. That file as I said was trashed.
You may email your helpful suggestions directly to me.
much obliged,
Rose Stasuk
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 13:06:18 -0800
From: [email protected] (B.J. Major & Dennis J. Gorin)
Subject: Shrinking font problem....
I am having a very unique (to me) experience with the System version of the
Chicago font that is used for the Apple menu items, Apple menu bar across
the desktop, and all other places where this bold version of the Chicago
font is used. Every once in a while (not consistent and not on a daily
basis), usually when I am in Eudora and printing a message, the size of the
font shrinks dramatically in these places and turns non-bold. Only
restarting the system gets rid of it. I've checked for corruption of the
Chicago font and Font Box says it is not corrupted. What could be causing
this?
--bj
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 13:58:57 -0600 (MDT)
From: "[email protected]"@cc.usu.edu
Subject: Sorry: I had to try it!
Relay-Version: VMS News - V6.1 26/02/93 VAX/VMS; site cc.usu.edu
Path: cc.usu.edu!nntp
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.digest
Subject: Sorry: I had to try it!
Message-ID:
From: Mitch
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 14:01:04 -0600
Nntp-Posting-Host: asy31.xy1.usu.edu
X-Mailer: Mozilla 3.0b5aGold (Win95; I)
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
Lines: 5
--
I am really sorry about my SPAM. I didn't realize how wrong
it was. Other's articles seemed convincing and legal, but I
guess not. Please disregard posting: "I had to try it!"
(delete it if your a system administrator). My mistake.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 12:38:18 -0400
From: [email protected] (Greg Passler Heidi LaFleche)
Subject: Strange Sleep Patterns
Dear Digest Readers,
My PowerMac 7200/90 is behaving oddly. Sometimes it flat-out refuses to
wake from sleep. (I end up hitting the reset button.) A couple times my
screensaver (After Dark) froze and gave some warning message. And just
today it woke from sleep but went mute (I normally have Butt-head chortling
"Wow, that was cool" upon wakeup. I checked my sound settings and the mute
box was *not* checked.)
Any clues? Is this a conflict with After Dark? It works 90 percent of the
time.
Thanks,
Sleepless in Boston
(Heidi LaFleche)
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 12:20:07 +0200
From: [email protected] (Pascal Werz)
Subject: StyleWrite 2500 and Microsoft Fine Artist/Creative Writer problems
Hi!
With your help, I recently solved a problem: a crashing Mac while printing
with a StyleWriter (I had a corrupted disk, so I ran Disk First Aid and
Norton Utilities). Many thanks to those who replied and helped.
Now I hit another problem, which is very annoying: Microsoft's Fine Artist
or Creative Writer cannot print properly to the StyleWriter 2500. The
output is incomplete, and totally unreadable. I need to make a 'Save as
PICT', then print thru any other printing application (Simpletext is fine).
Any help is welcome.
Thank you!
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 17:28:47 -0400
From: [email protected] (Al Bloom)
Subject: Using the "@" on a German keyboard
Folk, I've seen a lot of mas-o-menos useful suggestions about how to get
the "at sign" (@) from a German keyboard. No one has yet mentioned the single
best way to do so, from Gunter Blaschek -- a German in his own right. It is
called PopChar and can be found in your favorite I-M mirror as
gui/pop-char-272.hqx
This is truly an insanely great product. It doesn't just tell you what key
combo will produce a desired result. If you hilite a character (in your
current font), PopChar will insert that character for you at your insertion
point. That is great, yes?
I don't have to remember or write down any key combo for any odd character
that isn't on my keyboard. I just invoke PopChar (It is a little boxed "P"
in the corner of my screen) to print *anything* I need that is in my
currently selected font.
Al Bloom, Virginia Tech
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 19:43:12 +0300
From: [email protected] (Matti Haveri)
Subject: Why continue to Binhex?
> "Adam C. Engst"
>
> MacBinary is definitely much more compact than BinHex and there's nothing
> wrong with using it, but you can't avoid it (if you upload an .sea or .sit
> file, Anarchie and Fetch try to change the name to add the .bin, but even
> if you disable that feature in Fetch, say, the file is still a MacBinary
> file). Upload as raw data in Fetch and you'll destroy the file...
Not entirely true...
Compressed .cpt or .sit files can well be transferred in raw binary as they
usually contain only the data fork. Only if the files contain password info
(in their resource forks) is MacBinary or BinHex necessary. You can even
strip off the resource fork from .sea files and treat them as .sit.
--
Matti Haveri
------------------------------
Date: 25 Aug 1996 16:15:18 +0200
From: "Henrik Andre Wyss Johansen"
I have some documents stored on Amiga DD disk, and i would like to transfer
them to my Mac.
Problem 1: If i use MS-DOS format my Mac cant read the disk after the Amiga
have been writing on them. I have been using 2 diffent disk drives with the
same result. Its stops after ca 10KB at tels me that there is an error on the
disk.
Problem 2: I dont have any comm programs for the Amiga so i cant use a 0
modem.
Do there exist any programs that makes my Mac read Amiga formatet disks ?
Venlig hilsen
Henrik Andr Wyss Johansen
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Info-Mac Digest Tue, 27 Aug 96 Volume 14 : Issue 198
Today's Topics:
[*] Analog 1.91b3 - Fast, professional WWW logfile analysis
[*] AppleVision Mandlebrot Startup Screens
[*] Archie Man 1.2
[*] Austria HTB 4.5
[*] BitMap Libraries 3.0
[*] ColourDetective v1.0
[*] CommFigure 1.2b1
[*] HyperXchange
[*] Mac Games Cheats July '96 (HC)
[*] Not too busy to Fetch! 1.1
[*] Planetary Netscape
[*] Regional Literature HTB 4.5
[*] ScriptServer 1.0.3
[*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 16-bit/44.1kHz
[*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 8-bit/22kHz
[*] TechTool Pro v1.0.1 to v1.0.2 update
[*] Tide Stamp
[*] Underware 2.0 demo
(A) Looking for Software
[A] PowerMac memory configuration report
Announcement for Info-mac
Applescript for sys 7.1
A short comment about HEIGHT and WIDTH
Calling all Excel experts...
Can anyone help me compile a Netscape plugin with Visual C++?
Can I read Sun drives with a Mac?
change find file & how to search InfoM
Confused
Confusion surrounding the topic "SCSI and booting"
GIF to TIFF and Morphing (A)
Help needed in running executable files
Hypercard hangup
Info-Mac Digest V14 #197
IntranetInternet via PPP
NetBATCH 1.04 Release
Q: Grid Wars, does this game still have a publisher?
repeat request
Shrinking font problem....
Sorry: I had to try it!
Strange Sleep Patterns
StyleWrite 2500 and Microsoft Fine Artist/Creative Writer problems
Using the "@" on a German keyboard
Why continue to Binhex?
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:36 -0500
From: (Jason Linhart)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Analog 1.91b3 - Fast, professional WWW logfile analysis
1.91b3 fixes a bug with the HOSTALIAS command.
1.91b2 fixes bugs with the HOSTEXCLUDE and CASE INSENSITIVE commands.
1.91b Many changes including: output in four languages, new File Type
Report, number of requests for pages (as opposed to raw requests) now
calculated throughout, now quits automatically if no warnings have been
issued, "Mozilla (compatible)" separated out in Browser Summary, major
internal changes should improve speed, and many others.
Analog is a WWW logfile analysis program. It has the following advantages
over other similar programs.
* It's fast. Very fast.
* It's easy to install and run.
* It's very flexible. The default output will be satisfactory for
most people, but there are over 130 options producing 16 different reports
for those who want to do things differently.
* It produces attractive output that complies with the HTML
spec (and so can be read on any browser).
* It understands MacHTTP and WebSTAR log format as well as the
common log format, NCSA old-style format and the NCSA/Apache referer log,
agent log, error log and combined log.
* It should work on any Macintosh and versions are available for
Unix, Windows or OS/2 machine (and some other DOS machines).
* And it's free!
This is a port of Analog 1.91b2 to the Macintosh. It does not support a
Macintosh style user interface or the Analog form cgi.
For more information about Analog check:
http://www.statslab.cam.ac.uk/~sret1/analog/
For the latest updates to the Mac version check:
http://summary.net/soft/analog.html
Keywords: WWW, log analysis tools, MacHTTP, WebSTAR, statistics
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/analog-191b3.hqx; 294K]
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:42 -0500
From: (John W. Blackburne)[email protected]
Subject: [*] AppleVision Mandlebrot Startup Screens
This is a collection of 8 startup screens designed for use with the
AppleVision 1710, 1710AV or a similar monitor. They come with
documentation, including instructions on how to create similar startup
screens yourself. If you want a look at the documentation and previews of
the images used before downloading this archive point your browser at:
These startup screens are being distributed as freeware and contributed by
their creator.
John Blackburne - programmer, writer, consultant, trainer Perl, AS, QD3D
and more at http://www.hk.super.net/~johnb
[Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/applevision-mandlebrot.hqx; 6165K]
------------------------------
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:34 -0500
From: (Jeffrey Taylor)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Archie Man 1.2
Archie Man is a simple program designed to help with the enormous task of
finding download sites of programs on the Internet. For example, if you
were interested in finding the location of a program called "SpinalTap,"
you would run "Archie Man" and type "SpinalTap" in the box and press ok.
Archie Man then composes a letter on Eudora that will include all the
information necessary for the search. A few minutes (maybe more during busy
times) you will receive a list (via E-mail) of places to look and download
the file. Then using a FTP client, such as Anarchie, Fetch, Explorer or
Netscape, you can download the program.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/archie-man-12.hqx; 11K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:40 -0500
From: (Jeffrey D. Iverson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Austria HTB 4.5
The Austria HyperTextBook 4.5 is a new release. A HyperTextBook is an
encyclopedic reference which uses hypertext links to allow the user to
follow their own non-linear path through the information. Covers many areas
related to Austria, including notable history, cities, people, culture, and
much more. Requires HyperCard 2.0 or above, Shareware $19.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/book/austria-htb-45-hc.hqx; 281K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:33 -0500
From: (John Montbriand)[email protected]
Subject: [*] BitMap Libraries 3.0
3.0 replaces 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0.
now includes PowerPC interfaces for Macintosh Common Lisp.
Routines for drawing with bitmaps.
- routines for creating bitmap structures in memory.
- rotate functions for rotating bitmaps 90 degrees left and right,
- flip functions for flipping bitmap data both vertically and horizontally,
- a trace edges routine for tracing the edges of an image,
- a rotation routine for rotating a bitmap to a particular angle,
- a routine for duplicating bitmaps,
- a routine for comparing bitmaps,
- routines providing the painbucket tool and lasso tool effects,
- transfer routines for transfering bitmap data to and from the PICT format,
- a complete set of logical operations on bitmaps,
- a complete set of pixel oriented routines for testing, setting, clearing,
and toggling individual pixels in bitmaps,
- routines and a macro allowing you to quickly and easily draw into bitmaps,
- routines for copying bitmap images to the current grafport,
Full C source code, source code examples, tons of documentation, and a 411
help file.
These libraries are for free.
Copyright (C) 1996 by John Montbriand. All Rights Reserved.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/bitmap-libraries-30-c.hqx; 218K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:09 -0500
From: (Ken Mackenzie)[email protected]
Subject: [*] ColourDetective v1.0
ColourDetective v1.0 is a very useful utility which helps you to determine
a Macintosh colour value for a given RGB colour. The values returned for an
RGB colour are in several different formats: RGB, HSV, CMYK, HTML, etc..
ColourDetective is particularly useful for HTML web page constructors. When
you select a colour, you get the HTML hex value for that colour. This value
can be copied and pasted directly into your HTML code in the correct
format. No longer do you have to waste time trying different hex values to
find the colour you want for a web page background or a font colour!
It is also useful for Mac developers, too. You can get the hex values of an
RGB colour which you can use in your source code.
A special feature of ColourDetective allows you to find the RGB value of
any pixel on your screen. A magnified view of the area under the cursor
allows you to pinpoint exactly which pixel you want to examine. Please read
the instructions document which accompanies the software.
System Requirements:
System 7.x upwards
68k or PowerMac
100kb disk space, 384kb RAM
Thanks for taking a look!
Ken Mackenzie
[email protected]
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/colour-detective.hqx; 118K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:11 -0500
From: (Jonathan Dean)[email protected]
Subject: [*] CommFigure 1.2b1
This is a beta release only. This program is designed to configure multiple
Internet applications is one go, by actively editing preference files. Its
modular design enables power users to add new application modules. It can
also be customised for usage by ISPs and Network Adminstrators.
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/comm-figure-12b1.hqx; 72K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:12 -0500
From: (Jonathan Cooper)[email protected]
Subject: [*] HyperXchange
HyperXchange is a 76K HyperCard stack that gives you access to other Macs
on a local area network, using Apple Events and HyperCard (version 2.1 or
higher).
It can be used to get information, send commands and send and exchange
messages.
FEATURES:
* Commands/Requests:
A number of pre-set commands and requests are available from the Command
and Request menus, or you can write your own in HyperTalk and send them.
* Instant Connection Buttons:
Once a connection has been made to a remote Mac, this connection can be
saved as a button. Thereafter, just clicking on this button will
re-establish the connection.
* Auto-Launch:
When you attempt to make a connection to another Mac, HyperXchange first
determines whether or not HyperCard is running. If not, it can actually
link to the remote Mac's Finder (Systems 7.0 - 7.1, thanks to the XCMD
"FinderEvents")
to launch HyperCard for you.
* Broadcast Messages:
A single message can be sent to a number of Macs in quick succession.
Options are: "Only if..." (only send to a recipient if a certain condition
is met), "Beep" and "Switch to HyperCard".
* Chat:
Based loosely on the "Conversing" card of Apple's Apple Event Primer Stack.
* On-line Help
Jonathan Cooper
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Australia
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/atlk/hyper-x-change.hqx; 34K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:10 -0500
From: (Kenton O. Baines)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Mac Games Cheats July '96 (HC)
MAC GAMES CHEATS - JULY 1996 (HC)
(1/7/96) Reach for the Sky Publications
Mac Games Cheats (MGC), is a monthly publicated Hypercard 'stack' or stand
alone application, with an updated archive of games cheats (tips and easter
eggs) for the Macintosh. Codes are submitted by readers, and collected from
various other sources.
In this months July issue, we've got cheat code listings for new games :
- Hexen
- Descent II
- Shockwave Assault
As well as an updated database of older games such as Havoc, Barrack, Day
of the Tentacle, Rebel Assault II, ShadowWraith, and Power Pete. We've also
improved the access times for database to make locating game cheats faster.
This edition of Mac Games Cheats is in HyperCard Stack format, and requires
Hypercard 2.1 or later to run, with approximately 1500K of free memory for
color.
Mac Games Cheats is also available as a Stand Alone application, for those
without HyperCard.
If you've got a hint, cheat, resedit hack, or easter egg not covered in Mac
Games, we'd love to hear from you. New submissions are greatly appreciated.
Cheats to : [email protected]
Feedback/Subscriptions : [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/mac-games-cheats-96-07.hqx; 131K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:34 -0500
From: (Glen Stewart)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Not too busy to Fetch! 1.1
Attached is a simple AppleScript that runs Fetch every 3 seconds to break
through to a busy FTP site. This script will try continuously for an hour
before giving up. I saw and learned from "Anarchie Busy Buster", and feel
this is a more rugged implementation, using the wonderful Fetch FTP
application. This release includes the WaitTicks OSAX missed in the first
release. Just plop it in your Scripting Additions folder and Enjoy!
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/not-too-busy-to-fetch-11-as.hqx; 9K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:36 -0500
From: (Jacob Abrams)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Planetary Netscape
Planetary Wide Web is a replacemant for the Netscape 3.0 "busy" animation
at the top right corner of the screen. I thought it was more suitable since
this is the "world" wide web. Basically it's a planet that spins around. To
install it, use ResEdit, if you don't know what ResEdit is, don't try to
use it. I'm not responsible for anything that happens as a result of using
this file (execpt if it works and you like it), so use at your own risk.
e-mail me if you enjoy it...
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ntscp/planetary-wide-web.hqx; 37K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:41 -0500
From: (Jeffrey D. Iverson)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Regional Literature HTB 4.5
The Regional Literature HyperTextBook 4.5 is a new release. A HyperTextBook
is an encyclopedic reference which uses hypertext links to allow the user
to follow their own non-linear path through the information. Examines
different styles of literature from all over the world. Requires HyperCard
2.0 or above, Shareware $19.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/book/regional-lit-htb-45-hc.hqx; 513K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:26:52 -0500
From: (Jon Pugh)[email protected]
Subject: [*] ScriptServer 1.0.3
Well, as soon as people started playing with my latest version of
ScriptServer, a guy found an uninitialized variable bug, so here's a new
version of ScriptServer which fixes this and a potential problem with
displaying error dialogs.
ScriptServer is an OSA and AppleScript compiler which allows you to script
the creation of scripts. I use it from Hypercard to create the scripts for
my Apple Guide files. You can also use it to automate the build of any
scripts you might require for shipping with your applications.
ScriptServer, Jon's Commands and my other software can be found on my web
page:
http://www.infoworkshop.com/~jonpugh/
Enjoy.
Jon
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/script-server-103.hqx; 88K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:38 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 16-bit/44.1kHz
Revert to the pre-historic . . .in a modern, technological way with the new
"Caveman Beep" from Clixsounds. The 2-second stereo sound file is a dark,
jurassic creation that has a chilling essence, but is an excellent quality
alternative to be used as your System Alert Beep.
The Caveman Beep is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz and
can be downloaded here, or at the Clixsounds WWW site at:
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
WWW: http://www.edmondsun.com/clix/
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/caveman-16-bit.hqx; 639K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:39 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Stereo "Caveman Beep" 8-bit/22kHz
Revert to the pre-historic . . .in a modern, technological way with the new
"Caveman Beep" from Clixsounds. The 2-second stereo sound file is a dark,
jurassic creation that has a chilling essence, but is an excellent quality
alternative to be used as your System Alert Beep.
The Caveman Beep is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz and
can be downloaded here, or at the Clixsounds WWW site at:
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
WWW: http://www.edmondsun.com/clix/
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/caveman-8-bit.hqx; 213K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:37 -0500
From: (Jeff Baudin)[email protected]
Subject: [*] TechTool Pro v1.0.1 to v1.0.2 update
Description:
This application will update TechTool Pro v1.0.1 to v1.0.2. PLEASE NOTE:
There never was a "1.0" version of TechTool Pro. If you do not have version
1.0.2 already then you have version 1.0.1.
Included with this updater is a new version of the DNA file, version 004.
New Features:
* Added support for IDE drives.
* Added support for 53C96 SCSI chip found on IIfx.
* Added Test Suite file feature (see instructions below).
* Added ability loop Auto-Pilot up to 1000 iterations.
* Made Auto-Pilot system restarts optional.
* Added warnings to tests affected by RAM Doubler.
* Added info dialog when selecting grayed-out Auto-Pilot tests.
* Added proper identification strings for clone Macs.
Bug Fixes:
* Fixed cache test bug.
* Fixed FPU test bug.
* Fixed drive seek test bug.
* Fixed desktop integrity check bug.
* Fixed numerous log bug in Auto-Pilot.
* Removed "force AppleTalk off" problem.
* Fixed bug in Mic Freq. Response test.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/tech-tool-pro-102-update.hqx; 892K]
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:22:31 -0500
From: (George)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tide Stamp
This is a tide prediction program. Computes times of high an low tide, and
produces a graphic representation of tide height. Uses the same harmonics
data file as Xtide.
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/tide-stamp.hqx; 281K]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 12:40:13 -0500
From: (Lloyd Wood)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Underware 2.0 demo
This is the free demo for Underware 2.0, an After-Dark 2.x compatible
screensaver that plays its own or After Dark modules on the desktop instead
of a background pattern.
This should be stored in /info-mac/app/ss/, as it's an After-Dark
compatible screensaver just as Darkside of the Mac is.
This demo includes only two of Underware's thirty or so own modules that
are inlcuded in the commercial package, but the control panel screensaver
engine is fully functional, playing Underware 1.x and 2.x modules and After
Dark 2.x modules (i.e. the majority of modules in /info-mac/app/ss/) on the
desktop or as screensavers, and handling desktop patterns. It's also fat
for PowerMacs.
There is a minor cosmetic problem with the cursor vanishing sometimes. This
was apparently fixed in 2.0.1. To my knowledge, there is no 2.0.1 demo, and
Bit Jugglers, the makers of Underware, have now been bought out to do PC
educational software and the commercial version of Underware is no longer
available for love or money. Grab this demo for the neat After-Dark
compatible engine while you still can, as it's the last of Underware you'll
ever see.
More Mac screensaver information at:
L.
doesn't expect to see After Dark 3 being capable of playing modules on your
desktop anytime soon. Underware was unique.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/underware-20-demo.hqx; 940K]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 21:06:09 -0500
From: [email protected] (Morethanone Kalar)
Subject: (A) Looking for Software
[email protected] (Edward Ver Hoef) wrote:
> I'm looking ... to convert from one type of graphic format to another,
> e.g., from GIF to TIFF..... I'd prefer shareware (or obviously freeware)
> if they're available.
GraphicConverter is a versatile shareware. Most paint/draw programs
worthy of the name will also do the trick nowadays, though with many
less options than GC.
-- Tony
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 22:07:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: Ethan Benatan
Subject: [A] PowerMac memory configuration report
Hi-
Don't know about software, but I think that your 7500 comes apart like
my 7200 does- i.e., very, very easily. If you want to spend 3
instructional minutes, do the following:
-remove junk from the top of the computer, and make sure you have
about 10" free on the left and right, and good clear access straight
in front.
-unplug the power cable and also the pass-through power cable if you
are using it; everything else can stay.
-under the lip of the computer at the left and right ends are two
buttons (below the speaker and the CD drive). Standing in front of the
Mac, push the buttons up and pull the case firmly forwards about 3 or
4 inches, then lift it off and set it aside.
-on the left is a plastic lid over the PCI slots; unclip it front and
rear and swing it out to the left on its hinge.
-on the right is the power supply and drive assembly; it's locked in
by two sliding latches, one at the front, and one at the rear.
Unlatch them. In the middle of the right side is a flip-out leg,
which you (guess!) flip out. Swing the entire assembly out, and the
leg will support it.
-the RAM slots are clearly labeled at the front right of the
motherboard.
Reassembly is straightforward, but be careful of the following:
-when flipping in the power-supply/drive assembly, make sure the
kickstand underneath is out of the way or you will easily break it.
-be careful that internal cables are tucked out of the way before
replacing the top of the case.
Have fun.
Ethan.
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 21:51:56 +0000
From: Ben Wilson
Subject: Announcement for Info-mac
The Internet Road Stop (http://digiserve.com/roadstop) has gone under
major improvements. If you would please post the following announcement
in the Info-Mac digest and check out the new page I would be very
grateful. Thanks.
Mac Users,
The Internet Road Stop (http://digiserve.com/roadstop) has gone under
a serious renovation. The changes made are as follows:
1. Entire site redesigned. New frame layout for easier navigation and
faster downloading.
2. Daily news updates. The news will be updated at around 5 PM Eastern
time, giving you full news coverage for the day. Think of it as your
evening news for the Macintosh Internet World.
3. New service called MacTrack has been added which tracks the prices of
Macintosh computer systems on a monthly basis. Compu-America
(http://www.compu-america.com), a great macintosh reseller, is already
participating
We'll see you at the new Internet Road Stop!
Ben Wilson
[email protected]
http://digiserve.com/roadstop
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 06:24:40 +0000
From: Allen Chadwick
Subject: Applescript for sys 7.1
Howdy all:
Though I have searched and searched I cannot seem to find a
version of AppleScript that will work on my PB running system 7.1x.
I refuse to update to 7.5 because of RAM angst, so I need to find a
site to download this from. Any ideas?
Allen Chadwick
[email protected]
--or--
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 12:30:31 +0100
From: [email protected] (Thomas Kahn)
Subject: A short comment about HEIGHT and WIDTH
Hi!
I also write a lot of HTML, and I have also been cursing the HEIGHT and
WIDTH tags from time to time. But eventhough they might be disturbing to
the person writing the HTML code, they are very helpful to the people that
are going to view your webpage.
Almost always a webpage contains both text and images. If your HTML
document contains several images that do not have HEIGHT and WIDTH
specified, the browser will have to wait until all the images are through
loading, before it can display the text. But if you have HEIGHT and WIDTH
specified for all the images in the HTML document, the browser will know
exactly how much space it has to leave on the page for the images. That way
the browser can display the text almost instantly, and the person viewing
the page can start reading long before all the images are through loading.
Thomas Kahn
________________________
[email protected]
http://www.roundhouse.se
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Date: 26 Aug 96 00:01:50 +0200
From: Elliot Bennett
Subject: Calling all Excel experts...
Subject Calling all Excel experts... 20.8.96
21:09
Hello all you Excel Gurus,
I have a VERY tricky problem. I want to have a macro (I don't believe I =
can do this with a simple formula) that says:
If B1 =3D 0 AND C1 0 then B1 =3D C1/A1
If B1 0 AND C1 =3D 0 then C1 =3D A1*B1
The idea is that the user may either enter units and get a sum (=3D units *=
rate) or the user enters a sum and gets the number of units. It cannot =
be know before hand which the user will enter (thus I can't have formulas =
in B or C because at any given time they might be overwritten). I thought =
the practical solution would be to have a macro run every time a value is =
entered and fill the appropriate cell for that row.
Any better ideas or clues as to how to write this macro (or even it's =
possible)? I'm using Excel 5.0...
MUCH TIA,
Elliot Bennett
Cologne, Germany
[email protected]
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:50:18 -0500 (CDT)
From: [email protected] (Igor Chudov @ home)
Subject: Can anyone help me compile a Netscape plugin with Visual C++?
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
To: scrm, [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: Can anyone help me compile a Netscape plugin with Visual C++?
Date: Mon Aug 26 20:42:48 CDT 1996
Hi, subject says it all. I wrote a neat and simple GUI based newsgroup
moderation tool that is based on Netscape. I will announce it later, but
one of its components is a simple netscape plugin that is based on the
sample "Simple" plugin that comes with plugin development kit.
I have already tested it under Unix (Linux) and need someone who has
Visual C++ to help me compile it under windoze. It should be trivial.
If you could help me, drop me a line.
Look at http://www.galstar.com/~ichudov/usenet/ ... scape.html
for an illustration.
Many many thanks to all who respond.
igor
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 17:15:57 -0700
From: Brent Whitlock
Subject: Can I read Sun drives with a Mac?
Is there a way to attach a hard drive formatted on a Sun workstation
and containing Sun UNIX files to a Macintosh and read those files?
(Is there software that will support this?)
I would like to copy files from a Sun hard drive directly to a Mac
hard drive or Zip disk without using a modem or network connection
between two different computers. Another alternative would be to
attach a Mac hard drive or Zip drive to the Sun workstation and copy
files onto the Mac-formatted Zip disk or hard drive by using the UNIX
cp command. Can that be done?
Please email responses in addition to inclusion in the digest.
Thanks
Brent Whitlock
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 11:27:16 -0700 (PDT)
From: [email protected]
Subject: change find file & how to search InfoM
HI! I have two questions:
I read on Info-Mac here a while ago, how one could change the find
file program that's in the system. I like the format of my Norton
FastFind, and I want that to be the system find file. Somehow in my
messing around to change it, I lost the System 7.5.3 find file init (I
think), and I'm using some other sort of find file. Any help would be
appreciated!!
My second question is related to the first. How would I search
Info-Mac to locate that infotmation regarding changing the system find
file? I tried but was unsuccessful. Thanks in advance!
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 17:14:26 -0500
From: DG
Subject: Confused
Each time I open an email from one person I get a message to download a
file that will help. I have tried to follow the path several times and
keep getting nowhere. (That's how I've ended up here!)
I'm looking for:
applications/ms-tnef
Can you direct me?
Thank you
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 96 00:27:51 -0500
From: Lanny Chambers
Subject: Confusion surrounding the topic "SCSI and booting"
>My original question was this:
:
>Ever since I bought my first Mac, I've started up all the external SCSI
>devices first, and then booted the computer. If you don't do this you might
>damage the computer with a power surge.
Several points:
1) I use a surge protector/power control center to turn on everything at
once, using its master switch. Never had a problem. There's a built-in
delay in the Mac OS at startup to let the drives spin up to speed.
2) If you have SCSI devices connected but not powered up, on some
configurations the Mac will not boot (flashing "?" disk icon), on some
you may get random data corruption (this will ruin your whole day), and
on others nothing bad happens at all. It's not very predictable, thus the
wide variation in well-intentioned advice. However, active termination,
using either an APS external drive or the APS SCSI Sentry II terminator,
compensates for this perfectly in my experience. If you don't have active
termination, there's a definite risk in devices that are connected but
not powered up. The cost could be a totally trashed hard disk, requiring
reformatting. Note that this has nothing whatever to do with hot swapping.
3) Devices that are off when the Mac boots will often not have drivers
loaded, and hence may not be seen by the SCSI controller if they're
powered up later. SCSIProbe (or a similar utility like APS Mounter) fixes
this for most devices powered up subsequent to startup. My scanner's
driver is not loaded until I call it from within Photoshop, so I'm OK as
long as I power it up before pulling down the Acquire menu. My SyQuest
won't mount cartridges, though, without manual prodding from APS Mounter
(the APS auto-mount driver conflicts with the Iomega driver for my Zip
).
4) Hot SCSI swapping is foolhardy without hardware especially designed
for the purpose. Same for ADB devices: shut the Mac down before
disconnecting anything. You may get away with it, or you may
not...feeling lucky today?
Lanny Chambers ([email protected]) St. Louis, USA
Visit the Hummingbird Page at:
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 10:01:06 -0400
From: "Don't Panic!"
Subject: GIF to TIFF and Morphing (A)
Dear Digest Readers,
In a previous digest [email protected] asked about GIF - TIFF
converters and simple morphing software. I tried e-mailing him at the
address above, and got a bounced e-mail message. So I am putting up my
response here as some other people may also be interested, and that
hopefully he is reading the digest for replies as well.
GraphicConverter 2.4.3, shareware, will convert over a hundred PC and
Mac graphics formats, and is available in the archives at:
/gst/grf/graphic-converter-243.hqx.
Morpher 1.5 is also available in the archives at:
/gst/mov/morpher-15.hqx
Hope this helpful.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
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Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 04:45:16 GMT
From: [email protected]
Subject: Help needed in running executable files
Hi all and thanks for reading this message.
Im a new Mac user and Im looking for someone that can help me with a
problem I have.
Whenever I double-click on a file with .sea extension my computer
load the program FreeHand, so I could not run any other program.
Its seem that the SEA extension is associate with the program FreeHand
in my computer.
how can I solve this problem, if its something to do with the ResEdit
program please tell me how to use it to solve my problem.
Thanks in advance
Avi Ilan - [email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 06:27:51 +0000
From: Allen Chadwick
Subject: Hypercard hangup
Howdy:
Why is it that my Hypercard 2.1 won't give me access to anything
higher than user level 2? I have ignored hypercard until now, but
when I got a "using hypercard" book from my local library, discovered
that my copy is locked at user level "lame." Do I have to shell out
the geld for the new version, or what?
Allen Chadwick
[email protected]
--or--
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 15:29:42 -0500
From: [email protected] (Al Castanoli)
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #197
John,
I recently read in the Info-Mac Digest your posting from 23 August:
| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 16:36:28 +1100
| From: [email protected] (John Townsend)
| Subject: Control Strip Modules for Performa?
|
| I recently saw a Control Strip Module running on a PowerMac Desk Computer.
| Would such a module run on a Performa 5300 and, if so, does anyone know
| where it can be obtained.
|
| Many thanks
|
| John Townsend
| Australia
I tried using various Control Strip modules, but found the easiest way to
go about having rapid access to my Mac apps and utils was to create a folder
called shortcuts in my hard drive, and to put an alias for everything I want
available at startup in that folder. I then put an alias to shortcuts in my
startup preferences and voila! whenever I start up my Mac, I have a window
full of icons to my most used applications and utils available.
I only use At Ease for my six year old, to keep him out of my work folders,
and find having access to the desktop a lot more convenient than using At
Ease.
--
Al Castanoli | [email protected] | [email protected]
| [email protected] | [email protected]
"Computers save time like kudzu prevents soil erosion."
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 96 10:15:20 -0400
From: Rick Hershberger
Subject: IntranetInternet via PPP
Classes begin this week, and I am feverishly trying to get my
"Biocomputing Facility" set up. I have 6 Performa 6300 student
workstations (using MacTCP), and 1 Workgroup Server 7250 (using Open
Transport), all connected to each other via Ethernet. The ethernet works
fine for file sharing. The Workgroup Server is running WebStar, which
came with the Apple Internet Server Solution CD. Unfortunately, this
cluster will not be linked into our campus LAN for some time, thus I have
no direct link to the Internet.
I'm trying to rig up a way to accomplish three priorities, in order:
Priority 1: have the web server 7250 provide HTML documents to the other
workstations via the Ethernet Intranet
Priority 2: when I have the web server 7250 dial into the campus PPP
server, I would like the 6300 workstations to be able to browse the
internet through this one PPP connection. There aren't enough phone jacks
in the room to let each workstation do an independent PPP dial-in.
I know that performance will suffer, but is this kind of Internet access
possible?
Priority 3: have the web server 7250 provide HTML documents to the
Internet via this PPP dial in connection.
(Can you tell I'm asking to do a lot, with a little?) Even if I can do
these three things only during certain lab periods each week, I'd be
quite happy, and would get some nice web teaching done.
My first assumption was that after establishing a PPP connection with the
web server, its IP address would be the address it is assigned by the PPP
server (the number listed in the TCP/IP control panel). But when I try to
browse to that IP number from another Internet-conected computer (i.e.
point my browser to http://206.181.153.11/), I don't connect.
This IP address also doesn't work from any of the workstations on the
Ethernet, though I'm not sure what settings I should have in each
workstation's MacTCP control panel: Connection via Ethernet? IP address
(do I just make up an Intranet IP number for each workstation)? Gateway
IP? Should the port be included in the URL (http://206.181.153.11:80/) to
get to the web server 7250? For browsing out onto the Internet from a
workstation via the web server, what DNS server would I use?
I've looked at a variety of manuals, but this special case is not really
covered in any detail anywhere, so I'm hoping I'll find someone who has
tried something similar to my situation. Any input would be MOST helpful.
Feel free to reply directly to me, SOON!:
I guess for "Priority 1" I could just file-share the HTML documents
through the Ethernet for the time being, but that's so uncool!
Thanks much...
RICHARD P. HERSHBERGER, PH.D.
* Asst. Prof. of Biology * CARLOW COLLEGE * Pittsburgh PA 15213
[email protected] * http://www.carlow.edu/~rhershberger/
* [email protected] * http://www.earthlink.net/~rhershberger/
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 96 09:56:03 -0400
From: "Peter O'Keefe"
Subject: NetBATCH 1.04 Release
NetBATCH is a powerful batch-download processing utlility.
It's simple to use. First you must gather your list of files. Pressing
"GO" will begin a process which downloads the files, one by one,
efficently.
"This is really a very helpful tool."
-A Sales manager at Netscape Communications.
Pre-Made NetBATCH files are avalable at
http://www.dreamscape.com/biology/autofiles.html
This is version 1.04. The new version fixes a few functional bugs, and
offers a few new features. NetBATCH 1.04 has no shareware fee. Its
development is funded by other means. NetBATCH is created by PeterSoft
Multimedia.
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 20:04:38 +0800
From: Steven Luh
Subject: Q: Grid Wars, does this game still have a publisher?
Hi all!
Does anyone know if Grid Wars still have a publisher or does is this game
"out of print"? I recall playing this game on my friend's Mac SE a long
time ago. Recently I went through some of his old disks and found the
program but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working anymore. The game
would clear the screen and then small "little" screens would show up but
you can't play the game at all. I suspect its because the game is doing
direct draws to the screen and was never meant to be played on the newer
color machine. Changing to 1 bit-depth doesn't help either.
My question is: Does a patch exist for it to be used on the newer machines?
Please respond via e-mail and I'll compile the responses.
TIA
Steven
([email protected])
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 08:03:30 -0500
From: [email protected] (Rose Stasuk)
Subject: repeat request
Subject: FreePPP/express modem
Greetings,
I recently tried installing FreePPP 2.5. over FreePPP 1.0.5.
Does the adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." ring a bell?
After the new install proved to be unstable I deinstalled 2.5,
carefully removing all of its artifacts (incld. prefs.)
then reinstalled Config. PPP. 1.0.5. I also reinstalled a clean
copy of MacTCP.
Now when I open a connection, as soon as dialing begins, I get
a warning message which comes up over the PPP status window
and states:
!There was a problem with the modem. You might try
turning the modem off then on again and clicking "Retry".
This is only a nusance because if I wait long enough to hear the
modem complete dailing; then select "Retry" it completes the handshaking
and I get the server message that login succeeded. So, I do get on line
but for the life of me can't figure out why I get that "modem problem"
message. Of course, I have checked to see if it is correctly plugged in and
if the express modem control panel is on.
Yes, I'm using the express modem with the geoport adapter. The software is
current. I'm running 7.5.3 on my PPC 7100/66.
Should I reinstall the modem/geoport software? Also when I installed the
FreePPP update, I did not disable Virex and it reported some data missing
>From the FreePPP 2.5 file. That file as I said was trashed.
You may email your helpful suggestions directly to me.
much obliged,
Rose Stasuk
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 13:06:18 -0800
From: [email protected] (B.J. Major & Dennis J. Gorin)
Subject: Shrinking font problem....
I am having a very unique (to me) experience with the System version of the
Chicago font that is used for the Apple menu items, Apple menu bar across
the desktop, and all other places where this bold version of the Chicago
font is used. Every once in a while (not consistent and not on a daily
basis), usually when I am in Eudora and printing a message, the size of the
font shrinks dramatically in these places and turns non-bold. Only
restarting the system gets rid of it. I've checked for corruption of the
Chicago font and Font Box says it is not corrupted. What could be causing
this?
--bj
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 13:58:57 -0600 (MDT)
From: "[email protected]"@cc.usu.edu
Subject: Sorry: I had to try it!
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Subject: Sorry: I had to try it!
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 14:01:04 -0600
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I am really sorry about my SPAM. I didn't realize how wrong
it was. Other's articles seemed convincing and legal, but I
guess not. Please disregard posting: "I had to try it!"
(delete it if your a system administrator). My mistake.
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 12:38:18 -0400
From: [email protected] (Greg Passler Heidi LaFleche)
Subject: Strange Sleep Patterns
Dear Digest Readers,
My PowerMac 7200/90 is behaving oddly. Sometimes it flat-out refuses to
wake from sleep. (I end up hitting the reset button.) A couple times my
screensaver (After Dark) froze and gave some warning message. And just
today it woke from sleep but went mute (I normally have Butt-head chortling
"Wow, that was cool" upon wakeup. I checked my sound settings and the mute
box was *not* checked.)
Any clues? Is this a conflict with After Dark? It works 90 percent of the
time.
Thanks,
Sleepless in Boston
(Heidi LaFleche)
[email protected]
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Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 12:20:07 +0200
From: [email protected] (Pascal Werz)
Subject: StyleWrite 2500 and Microsoft Fine Artist/Creative Writer problems
Hi!
With your help, I recently solved a problem: a crashing Mac while printing
with a StyleWriter (I had a corrupted disk, so I ran Disk First Aid and
Norton Utilities). Many thanks to those who replied and helped.
Now I hit another problem, which is very annoying: Microsoft's Fine Artist
or Creative Writer cannot print properly to the StyleWriter 2500. The
output is incomplete, and totally unreadable. I need to make a 'Save as
PICT', then print thru any other printing application (Simpletext is fine).
Any help is welcome.
Thank you!
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Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 17:28:47 -0400
From: [email protected] (Al Bloom)
Subject: Using the "@" on a German keyboard
Folk, I've seen a lot of mas-o-menos useful suggestions about how to get
the "at sign" (@) from a German keyboard. No one has yet mentioned the single
best way to do so, from Gunter Blaschek -- a German in his own right. It is
called PopChar and can be found in your favorite I-M mirror as
gui/pop-char-272.hqx
This is truly an insanely great product. It doesn't just tell you what key
combo will produce a desired result. If you hilite a character (in your
current font), PopChar will insert that character for you at your insertion
point. That is great, yes?
I don't have to remember or write down any key combo for any odd character
that isn't on my keyboard. I just invoke PopChar (It is a little boxed "P"
in the corner of my screen) to print *anything* I need that is in my
currently selected font.
Al Bloom, Virginia Tech
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Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 19:43:12 +0300
From: [email protected] (Matti Haveri)
Subject: Why continue to Binhex?
> "Adam C. Engst"
>
> MacBinary is definitely much more compact than BinHex and there's nothing
> wrong with using it, but you can't avoid it (if you upload an .sea or .sit
> file, Anarchie and Fetch try to change the name to add the .bin, but even
> if you disable that feature in Fetch, say, the file is still a MacBinary
> file). Upload as raw data in Fetch and you'll destroy the file...
Not entirely true...
Compressed .cpt or .sit files can well be transferred in raw binary as they
usually contain only the data fork. Only if the files contain password info
(in their resource forks) is MacBinary or BinHex necessary. You can even
strip off the resource fork from .sea files and treat them as .sit.
--
Matti Haveri
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Date: 25 Aug 1996 16:15:18 +0200
From: "Henrik Andre Wyss Johansen"
I have some documents stored on Amiga DD disk, and i would like to transfer
them to my Mac.
Problem 1: If i use MS-DOS format my Mac cant read the disk after the Amiga
have been writing on them. I have been using 2 diffent disk drives with the
same result. Its stops after ca 10KB at tels me that there is an error on the
disk.
Problem 2: I dont have any comm programs for the Amiga so i cant use a 0
modem.
Do there exist any programs that makes my Mac read Amiga formatet disks ?
Venlig hilsen
Henrik Andr Wyss Johansen
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