Info-Mac Digest V14 #199
Posted: August 27th, 1996, 4:00 am
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 96 10:48:43 PDT
From: The Info-Mac Moderators
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #199
To: info-mac-list
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest"
--Info-Mac-Digest
Info-Mac Digest Tue, 27 Aug 96 Volume 14 : Issue 199
Today's Topics:
[*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Mono)
[*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Stereo)
[*] Aurora 4.1.1
[*] AutoMenus Pro 3.2
[*] book of beasts 3.1
[*] Computer Cuisine 3.2
[*] Computer Icons 2.0
[*] CytoACEtoFCS 2.02b (68K)
[*] DAT labeler 3.2
[*] emptyHTMLv3
[*] Estampilles TrueType Font
[*] Fonts Manager 3.6.2
[*] Gallery 1
[*] Gallery 3
[*] Game of the Winds 1.0 updated layout files
[*] Karagiozis TrueType Font
[*] mrc2M
[*] Rotary Admin 3.0
[*] sheet music 1.0
[*] SIR freeware
[*] Smart Scrolls 1.01
[*] Sword Dream 1.7.1 for PPC problem and fix
[*] Tex-Edit Plus 1.84
[*] the Simpsons Slots v1.1
[*] TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
[*] TimeTracker 2.9
[*] Tiramolla
[*] version 1.1 of EV Credit Hack
[*] Whoops
[*] XTimer 194
[*] Yank 1.3
(Q) Seeking function-key utility
[Q] Emacs-like keyboard customization for MS Word?
Apple free gifts
AppleShare 3.6.2
Arachnid
Bug in Mac Easy Open or Stuffit Expander?
Circuit Analysis Program
CYBERPUPPY UNLEASHES FIRST INTERNET "KID BROWSER"
Drive that dissappeared then reappeared a month later
External Mouse & PowerBook
Is there a ".au" sound converter for Mac?
Jazz drive from USA to Europe - Voltage converter
New MacOS screen?
Odd problem with Word 6.0.1
PC to Laserwriter IIF
slow loading
small alarmclock with message
System 7.5.3 Revision 2 Creeping System Folder
The Secret Fate of your missing MacWorld gift issues
The Info-Mac Network operates by the volunteer efforts of:
Gordon Watts, Liam Breck, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Mike O'Bryan
The Info-Mac Archive is available at 50 public and private sites around
the world. For the site list, request it by mail (address below), or try:
Also accessible by ftp. Help files and indexes are also in info-mac/help/.
Administrative queries & info:
Articles for digest publication:
Files for inclusion:
To submit a file greater than 800K, or to avoid submitting by (and
segmenting for) email, send email describing the file to
and upload it to:
-- username/password macgifts/macgifts at info-mac.org
As with emailed submissions, non-text files must be binhexed.
See our new WWW site: , where you can find
all of this info and more!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--Info-Mac-Digest
Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V14 #199"
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:52 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Mono)
Clixsounds introduces its first CD-ROM, "Audion," a compilation of over
600MB of original sound files. Audion is compatible with Macintosh and
Windows, and select portions even play on your audio CD-player!
This file is a demo of the Audion CD-ROM, which is a collage of several
great sounds included on the CD, creatively edited to let you preview many
of the sounds. It is available in both stereo and mono versions here or at
the Clixsounds WWW site at:
The Audion CD-ROM contains hundreds of files, including over 35 new StartUp
Sounds,with 5 new sounds from the "Seductive Series," as well as all of the
classics available for download. It also includes over 150 unique System
Alert Beeps, 15 sets of awesome new System Clock Sounds, 20 great new Email
Sound Replacements for use with any email program, StartUp Movies, and
several great audio utilities. Audion also contains collectible sounds
including the on-going epic "Star Battle," with great new episodes, and the
entire "Holiday Series," with great sounds for the Holiday Season!
All sounds on the CD come in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz versions.
The CD-ROM is a quality production and comes packaged complete with CD
booklet and label, packaged in a jewelbox and polywrapped. Complete
information on the product and how to order is included with the demo, or
can be accessed on-line at:
Redistribution of this archive in its entirety is welcome.
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
Clixsounds
7301 Skylark Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Phone: (405) 721.3283
FAX: (405) 495.7004
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/mono-audion-demo.hqx; 2360K]
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:54 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Stereo)
Clixsounds introduces its first CD-ROM, "Audion," a compilation of over
600MB of original sound files. Audion is compatible with Macintosh and
Windows, and select portions even play on your audio CD-player!
This file is a demo of the Audion CD-ROM, which is a collage of several
great sounds included on the CD, creatively edited to let you preview many
of the sounds. It is available in both stereo and mono versions here or at
the Clixsounds WWW site at:
The Audion CD-ROM contains hundreds of files, including over 35 new StartUp
Sounds,with 5 new sounds from the "Seductive Series," as well as all of the
classics available for download. It also includes over 150 unique System
Alert Beeps, 15 sets of awesome new System Clock Sounds, 20 great new Email
Sound Replacements for use with any email program, StartUp Movies, and
several great audio utilities. Audion also contains collectible sounds
including the on-going epic "Star Battle," with great new episodes, and the
entire "Holiday Series," with great sounds for the Holiday Season!
All sounds on the CD come in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz versions.
The CD-ROM is a quality production and comes packaged complete with CD
booklet and label, packaged in a jewelbox and polywrapped. Complete
information on the product and how to order is included with the demo, or
can be accessed on-line at:
Redistribution of this archive in its entirety is welcome.
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
Clixsounds
7301 Skylark Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Phone: (405) 721.3283
FAX: (405) 495.7004
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/stereo-audion-demo.hqx; 5196K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:29 -0500
From: (Mike Pinkerton)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Aurora 4.1.1
Aurora is a control panel that allows you to color menus, buttons, windows,
and the text highlight color. It is a full replacement for the Color
control panel that Apple ships with all Macs.
Ever wanted a blue scroll bars? Give them a try! Ever wanted mauve menu
bar? Now's your chance! With Aurora, you are on your way to customizing,
and personalizing, your Macintosh!
New in version 4.1.1
% Fixed but that incorrectly updated the set menus when Removing Aurora.
This is only cosmetic.
New in version 4.1:
A lot. Aurora 4.1 is a total, ground up rewrite. Here's a list of new
features:
% Support for small monitors (broken in 4.0, sorry!)
% Support for multiple color sets
% Totally redesigned main window that shows all your color settings in one
window.
% Totally redesigned set editors that show the color of a given attribute
next to the name
% Support for changing the highlight color -- replaces Apple's Color
control panel!
% Even more balloon help!
% Removing Aurora also restores window and control colors
% More robust error handling
% fixed some drawing bugs (and a long outstanding GetFontInfo() bug)
% A "Current Environment" set that when selected will keep your system
colored the way it was when you started -- an "undo" of sorts
% Easy registering with Kagi Software
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/aurora-411.hqx; 114K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:26:28 -0500
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] AutoMenus Pro 3.2
AutoMenus Pro is a control panel that makes menu use (especially those
pesky hierarchical menus) much easier. It can be set so that menus will
drop down when the cursor is placed in the menu heading or it can be set to
drop down a menu after a click of the mouse. Once down, a menu can be put
back up automatically or with the click of the mouse. What makes AutoMenus
Pro so useful is that the menus stay down without the need to hold down the
mouse button.
AutoMenus Pro offers a large selection of customization features, giving
YOU control of how you want your menus to operate.
Once you get used to AutoMenus Pro you will wonder why Apple didn't include
something like this as a standard part of the system software.
Version 3.2 Changes:
* WOW! AutoMenus Pro is now PPC native!!
* New order options, we now accept VISA and MC and have a toll free order
number!!
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/auto-menus-pro-32.hqx; 167K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:20 -0500
From: (Thomas Weigle)[email protected]
Subject: [*] book of beasts 3.1
Updated version of the Book of Beasts, a doc for use with Realmz.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/rlmz/book-of-beasts-31.hqx; 457K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:38 -0500
From: (Mike McGee)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Computer Cuisine 3.2
IMPORTANT: This version of Computer Cuisine, will *only* work with
=46ileMaker Pro version 3.0 or later. If you have FileMaker Pro 2.1, you'll
need to download an earlier version of Computer Cuisine.
Version 3.2 includes:
=C4 Over 125 Pre-Entered Recipes!
=C4 Expanded Print Menu!
=C4 Color Printing!
=C4 Large and Small Recipe Printing Options!
=C4 Recipes That Print Perfectly to a 3x5" Card!
=C4 A "Recipe Notes" Area For Quick Notes On Each Recipe!
=C4 Easy Conversion Menu For Quick Calculations! =C4 Expanded Functions!
=C4 ....and more!
The high quality graphics contained in this software package are simply
better than any other recipe program available for the Macintosh. Period.
Have you ever wanted to find a particular recipe, but didn't want to sift
through pages and pages from your favorite cookbook? Have you ever wanted
to search all your recipes for a certain ingredient? Have you ever wanted
to give a particular recipe to a friend, without having to go through the
hassle of jotting down the thing word for word? Now you can. And Computer
Cuisine is the tool that will make it happen.
What is Computer Cuisine?
Computer Cuisine is a Macintosh file for use with FileMaker Pro, by Claris
Corporation. This template will allow you to conveniently view, print,
sort, file, organize and save your cooking recipes. It's features include a
well designed layout that makes adding, viewing, sorting, finding and
printing a snap. In addition to the simple layout, Computer Cuisine allows
you to add an infinite number of your own recipes to the existing ones.
This will allow your recipe database to grow and grow! But with 125 recipes
already included, you're already well on your way!
Buttons are added to the top of the layout for added convenience. For
example, you can sort all of your recipes with one click of your mouse.
Computer Cuisine will then alphabetically sort your recipes alphabetically
by the recipe's name. This creates an "index-like" listing much like you
may find in the back of any normal cookbook you may own. And with the
extensive search capabilities already built into the program, you will now
be able to search through all of the entered recipes with the touch of a
button! You don't even have to know the exact name of the recipe, or
ingredient.
Computer Cuisine also makes printing your recipes a snap! With the simple
"Print Menu" button placed at the top of the layout, you can quickly choose
to print your recipes in color or black&white, or large or small! The
"large" option will print recipes to a clear 8-1/2"x11" sized sheet. And
the "small" option will print recipes that fit perfectly to the size of a
3x5" card when folded in half!
If you have any questions regarding Computer Cuisine, please send them to:
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/data/computer-cuisine-32-fm3.hqx; 913K]
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 14:09:21 -0500
From: (Daniel J. Roy)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Computer Icons 2.0
Computer Icons 2.0
Here is my collection of computer icons i have collected over the years, i
made a few myself but most of them are from other people's archives and
pictures etc.
These are in disk image format, you can open them up with Disk Dup+,
Shrinkwrap or any other disk image utility that lets you mount images or
write them to a floppy.
I have checked this program for viruses with Disinfectant. I give
permission for my program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
Significant Changes in 2.0
-added Ryan Miyamoto's "PowerBook 5xx/5300 Icons
-added Matt Neff's "Copland Icon Collection"
-added lots more other icons
-removed some of those powerbook suitcases and folders with the little
powerbook icons on them
-included Mike Irwin's "PowerSurge 3D Icons '96r2" icons and removed the
"PowerSurge 3D Icons '95r4" icons
-included Kim Ji-Hyun's "IconsToGoBundle"
-added Adam Karneboge's "Adam's Computer Icons v4.0"
-added Hubert Chan's "Hubert's 2D Mac Icons 2.0 =9F" and "Hubert's 3D Mac
Icons 2.0 =9F"
-added Stephen Sinotte's "S.Sinotte's Icons vol. I"
System requirements:
* System 7
* Color Macintosh Recomended
=46or more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed
Thanks,
Aaron Dowler
[email protected]
http://mypage.direct.ca/n/noostven/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/grf/computer-icons-20.hqx; 1763K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:28 -0500
From: (Michio Ono)[email protected]
Subject: [*] CytoACEtoFCS 2.02b (68K)
CytoACEtoFCS is an application to convert CytoACE-150 data into FCS2.0 file
format. FCS2.0 is standard format of flowcytometer. The converted files can
be analyzed with an application for FCS2.0.
Michio Ono
[email protected]
http://163.212.128.145
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/cyto-ace-to-fcs-202b.hqx; 107K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:41 -0500
From: (Matthias Ellinger)[email protected]
Subject: [*] DAT labeler 3.2
DAT labeler 3.2, a small HyperCard stack to print and archive DAT-cassette
labels; now with enhanced usability features and better help documentation.
Regards,
--
Matthias Ellinger, violin
[Archived as /info-mac/app/dat-labeler-32-hc.hqx; 10K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:27 -0500
From: (Michio Ono)[email protected]
Subject: [*] emptyHTMLv3
What kind of editor do you make home page (HTML) with? I use CW9 in order
to make HomePage. Let's make "Home page" with CW9. The "emptyHTMLv3" are
CW9 project file. HTML tag of approximately 450 is registered with this
project file. If you are a computer programmer, you can understand a good
point of emplyHTML. It is more superior in editing of multi files such as
homepage than other editor.
Michio Ono
3-9, Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, 236 Japan. Department of Anatomy,
Yokohama City University, School of Medicine.
http://163.212.128.145
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/empty-html-30.hqx; 99K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:21 -0500
From: (Nikos Goulandris)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Estampilles TrueType Font
Ninety-four (I hope I have counted them right) potter's stamps. A Macintosh
truetype decorative font.
[Archived as /info-mac/font/tt/estampilles-tt.hqx; 64K]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 10:01:23 -0500
From: (Ed Hopkins)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Fonts Manager 3.6.2
Fonts Manager is similar to the System 7.5.x Extensions Manager, but it is
more like a Desk Accessory. It allows the enabling and disabling of font
suitcases and printer fonts in 'Sets'. It supports export of 'Sets', import
of saved 'Sets', Balloon Help, and a Help Topics system. It works on ALL
Macs with System 7.1 or later, including 7.5.3, without modifying the
NORMAL startup and operation of your computer. Thousands worldwide running
all kinds of Macs have switched to Fonts Manager to get 'Up & Running'.
NEW in 3.6.2:
- added a progress window for saving 'Sets'
- removed all customer feedback considered politically incorrect to an
anonymous software developer (I wish I could tell you the whole story on
this one!)
NEW in 3.6.1:
- fixed a minor bug in the Open 'Sets' (import) routine
NEW in 3.6:
- Save 'Sets' for export purposes (great for site-license standardization
of sets, or to upgrade beyond version 3.6 without losing time invested in
creating sets -> Apologies for not bringing this back sooner!)
- Open 'Sets' from previous export (this is the companion to the Save function)
- command-period disabled for quit (only command-Q or Quit from the file
menu works)
- cleaned up quite a bit of internal code for speed
NEW in 3.5.2:
- NEW progress bars (no more guessing what's happening)
- faster launch
- ignores extra folders in Fonts folder, instead of just hanging or
crashing (although the Fonts folder should seldom have folders inside it,
I've now allowed for that, just in case you've got a specific requirement,
like with some Japanese fonts, or in case that's part of your font
management strategy)
Available at
,
,
AOL (Computing/Software Libraries/Desktop Publishing or Software Search).
Shareware fee is $10 for Fonts Manager (FREE to registered users of ALL
earlier versions). $More for the Mac OS 8 version when available (save
time/hassle - pay now). Site licenses available at SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED
PRICES. Inquire within...
For more information, please read the Fonts Manager(tm) Read Me file
enclosed, or visit my Web page:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/1870/
[Archived as /info-mac/font/util/fonts-manager-362.hqx; 158K]
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:48 -0500
From: (W. Luther Jett & FreeBird/Prometheus)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Gallery 1
With Gallery 1, I introduced a slightly irregular publication featuring
samples of poetry and short prose from various works-in-progress, as well
as original graphics. While I believe there will always be a traditional
print media, I think the creative possibilities of electronic media have
only just begun to be explored. Getting published as a serious artist,
outside of small presses has never been easy, but there has always been the
option of self-publishing, as Walt Whitman and William Blake knew. In their
spirit, this eLectronic chapZine is offered.
This issue of Gallery is free. I'm not asking for any fees because this is
an experiment in electronic publishing. As the sole author and creator, I
retain all publication rights, however, you may feel free to share it with
others, under the following conditions:
1. You may not sell either the electronic chapbook or any of the
accompanying files;
2. You agree to leave intact the entire contents of the electronic
chapbook, including this notice;
3. You copy all accompanying documentation; and,
4. You may not, under any circumstances, misrepresent the contents as the
work of anyone other than the original author.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/zine/gallery-001.hqx; 823K]
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:49 -0500
From: (W. Luther Jett & FreeBird/Prometheus)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Gallery 3
This is the third issue of Gallery, an electronic "chapZine" of writing and
graphics.
Like previous issues, Gallery 3 consists entirely of my own work. I hope to
feature other writers and artists who are exploring the frontiers of
electronic media in future issues. Please contact me by eMail for details.
This issue of Gallery is free. As the sole author and creator, I retain all
publication rights, however, you may distribute it freely, provided:
1. It is not sold and you leave intact the entire contents of the
electronic chapbook and all accompanying documentation; and, 2. You may
not, under any circumstances, misrepresent the contents as the work of
anyone other than the original author.
eMail: [email protected]
Gallery is c1996 by W. Luther Jett & FreeBird/Prometheus. All rights reserved.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/zine/gallery-003.hqx; 1361K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:34 -0500
From: (Martin Cordsmeier)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Game of the Winds 1.0 updated layout files
This archive contains 10 new board layout files for Game of the Winds 1.0.
Game of the Winds is a board game which is also known as Mahjongg. When you
start Game of the Winds, 144 tiles are arranged on the board in several
layers. Every tile is marked with a chinese symbol. The layout of the board
is determined by a layout file.
The aim of the game is to remove all tiles from the board. Tiles can be
removed from the board by selecting two matching tiles. Two tiles match if
they are marked with the same icon.
This update does not include Game of the Winds. You can download Game of
the Winds 1.0 from the info-mac archive under the following path:
/info-mac/game/brd/game-of-the-winds-10.hqx
This update is free for all registered user of Game of the Winds 1.0.
However, Game of the Winds is shareware US $5.
Disinfectant 3.6 shows no viruses in any file of the distribution. It may
be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
Copyright =A9 1996 Martin Cordsmeier [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/game-of-the-winds-1.0-upd.hqx; 22K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:22 -0500
From: (Nikos Goulandris)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Karagiozis TrueType Font
*Karagiozis.TT.sea*. A Macintosh truetype decorative font. Fifteen figures
(+ their mirror images) + one, of the traditional (Greek version) *shadows
theatre*.
[Archived as /info-mac/font/tt/karagiozis-tt.hqx; 93K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:31 -0500
From: (Michio Ono)[email protected]
Subject: [*] mrc2M
The "mrc2M" is an application for converting from MRC images (MRC-600,
-1000 and -1024) to Macintosh images (PICT, PICS, JPEG, QuickTime Movie or
GIF / AnimationGIF). The image shapes which "mrc2M" can make are normal
type, projection, stereo, rotation, X-Z and Tile. It can change the image
colors and size freely, too.
I think that "mrc2M" is useful for your confocal studies very much.
* You can set viewer and scale by "Preferences...".
* Editting fields of start and end image.
* Fixed bug of gray-scale.
* Fixed bug of GIF file of 68K version.
Michio Ono
Department of Anatomy,
Yokohama City University,
School of Medicine
http://163.212.128.145
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/mrc2m-18b74-fat.hqx; 521K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:23 -0500
From: (Norm Braidwood)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Rotary Admin 3.0
Rotary Club Administration
=A9NorleyMac, Canberra, Australia, 1996
These Rotary Club Administration files are designed to help Rotary Clubs to
efficiently keep details of members, their attendance, and automate a
number of common administration procedures. It is available as a standalone
application for Windows or for the Macintosh. It consists of a series of
modules, and clubs can decide which modules to use. Although simple to
operate, it has a number of powerful features including:
* Full recording of data on each member
* The ability to view all the data record by record, or in a Membership,
Contact, or an Address List
* Powerful Find and Sort features to display the information you want, in
the order you want
* Easy production of single-page letters to all members, a member, or a
group of members
* A Form Letters database to save up to 24 standard, frequently-used,
single-page letters
* Automatic printing of labels for all members, a member, or a group of
members * Automatic printing of a data request update letter to members
* Production of a Birthday List based on the date range you supply
* Printing of Membership Cards on Rotary stock
* Recording and printing of Invoices detailing fees, meal fees, and
miscellaneous charges
* Recording of Weekly attendance and Make-ups, and automatic production of
attendance statistics
* Recording of Visiting Rotarians, Guests, and Banners
* Planning and printing of Duty Rosters
* Archiving of data of members who have left the club
THESE FILES COME AS A .SEA (Self Extracting Archive) FOR THE MAC OR AS A
SELF EXTRACTING .EXE FILE FOR WINDOWS. DRAG THE .SEA OR .EXE FILE TO YOUR
HARD DISK AND DOUBLE-CLICK TO EXTRACT.
Open the Rotary Club Administration package by selecting ROTADM3.EXE,
(Rotary Admin 3.0 on the Mac) and navigate to other modules using the
buttons. Do not open from individual modules. A Welcome screen opens, with
access to the help (information and directions) which you are urged to read
before using the modules. Use only the supplied buttons (many of which run
scripts) to navigate, and do not rename files. This database can be
customised for your Club, and additional functions and/or modules can be
added on request.
=46or information - Phone & Fax: (06) 288 0485 (Outside Australia - Int.
Access Code+616 2880485), Mobile: 0419 630904, EMail:
[email protected].
[Archived as /info-mac/data/rotary-club-30-fm.hqx; 1043K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:40 -0500
From: (Matthias Ellinger)[email protected]
Subject: [*] sheet music 1.0
Sheet music is a small HyperCard stack that keeps track of your music
scores - and also of the people you lent scores to!
Regards,
--
Matthias Ellinger, violin
[Archived as /info-mac/art/sheet-music-hc.hqx; 4K]
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 14:09:23 -0500
From: (Alex Cushnier)[email protected]
Subject: [*] SIR freeware
SIR (Student Interactive Review) is a user friendly multiple choice
interactive shell (hypercard stack) allowing the instructor to provide
responses and explanations to the various answers chosen. It includes
sample pages and allows the user the option of including as many questions
as desired.
Alex Cushnier
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/sir-hc.hqx; 451K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:29 -0500
From: (Marc Moini)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Smart Scrolls 1.01
Smart Scrolls 1.01 control panel enhances scroll bars so they show how much
of a document is displayed in a window.
The thumb indicator in scroll bars becomes proportional: If a window is
displaying half of a document, the indicator will be half the scrollbar
size!
Just a few days of using Smart Scrolls and regular scrollbars will look
like something is missing!
Shareware $12 by Marc Moini Requires System 7 or later.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/smart-scrolls-101.hqx; 101K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:35 -0500
From: (Luca Accomazzi)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Sword Dream 1.7.1 for PPC problem and fix
A few PowerPC users recently wrote me about a problem in Sword Dream 1.7.1.
On inspection, I found a bug in the current version of the CodeWarrior
Pascal compiler (the development system we are using for Dream). My code is
safe and sound, but the compiler inserts a bug. (You are interested in the
technicalites? Byte-aligned access to data fails and returns garbage if
made inside a nested function call. OK, so maybe you don't care). The net
results is that now and then Dream will refuse to load an encounter, say
that the scenario file is corrupted, and quit. This patch works around the
bug.
This patch can be applied over any localized version of Sword Dream 1.7.1
(English, French and Italian). It is only useful for PowerPC users. It
should also prevent similar problems - that is, surfacing of the same
compiler bug in other parts of the Dream application - in the future.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Looking for more Dream scenarios, info and software? Surf at
http://www.comenius.com/dream/
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/sword-dream-171-ppc-patch.hqx; 80K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:25 -0500
From: (Michael C. Zastrow)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tex-Edit Plus 1.84
Welcome to Tex-Edit Plus, the multi-window, styled text editor that fills
the gap between Apple's bare-bones SimpleText and a full-featured word
processor! It is particularly useful for formatting text that is
transmitted to and from a BBS. Tex-Edit Plus is small, fast, easy-to-use
and requires little memory. Tex-Edit Plus is Shareware ($10).
[Archived as /info-mac/text/tex-edit-plus-184.hqx; 449K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:33 -0500
From: (Matthew Bickham)[email protected]
Subject: [*] the Simpsons Slots v1.1
the Simpsons Slots version 1.1
July 24, 1996; This is the final version of 'the Simpsons Slots', to
supersede version 1.0 released in February 1996. Enhancements to the
previous version include:
-added extra sound effects
-more quotes added during gameplay
-registration system improved
-included "the Simpsons On The Net" document in package -added more cheats
-Added 'Begin New Game' button
-more elegant error notification
What is the Simpsons Slots?
the Simpsons Slots is a shareware slot machine game for the Macintosh based
upon characters from The Simpsons. It's the Macintosh's premiere slot
machine and the only one worth playing. It features:
-3 reels
-a maximum of 10 rows
-12 different characters
-digitised speech & music
-high quality graphics
'the Simpsons Slots' Distribution
the Simpsons Slots is distributed as shareware. You may use the program for
30 days after which period a $US10.00 registration payment should be paid
for continued use.
All distribution of 'the Simpsons Slots' must include the application, the
readMe file, the version History file and the 'the Simpsons On The Net'
file. 'the Simpsons Slots' may be distributed elec tronically (i.e. across
the net or online services) as long as no fee is charged for the actual
program. Furthermore feel free to give copies of 'the Simpsons Slots' to
friends etc. The program may a lso be distributed free of charge on
magazine cover disks. If you wish to distribute 'the Simpsons Slots' on
CD-ROM shareware collections it is asked that the organisation first
Register the game at the standard rate ($US10.00) - however other
arrangements can be made by emailing the author at the address below. For
clarification on the above distribution terms contact Matthew Bickham.
Contacting The Author
Any comments, bug reports, suggestions, questions, or just about anything
else can be emailed to the author, Matthew Bickham, at the address below.
All email is guaranteed to be replied to within 2 d ays. Alternatively,
support and upgrades for 'the Simpsons Slots' and other shareware programs
can be found at the home page.
http://yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au/~bickham/
[Archived as /info-mac/game/simpsons-slots-11.hqx; 2098K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:51:24 -0700
From: [email protected] (TidBITS Editors)
Subject: [*] TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
This issue features news about how to keep up with updates, as well as
details on new versions of FreePPP, Mac TCP Watcher, and World Wide Web
Weaver. We also include information about banishing erroneous "System
memory too low to run Word" error messages and reader responses to the idea
of a system-level database. Rounding out the issue, Adam writes about his
latest book, the fourth edition of Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh.
Topics:
MailBITS/26-Aug-96
Real World Word Problem Solved
System-Level Database Comments
Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh, Fourth Edition
[Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-342.etx; 28K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:39 -0500
From: (Maui Software)[email protected]
Subject: [*] TimeTracker 2.9
TimeTracker is an easy-to-use $25 time-tracking application for recording
time tasks on the Macintosh. TimeTracker is useful for consultants,
programmers, attorneys, graphic designers, or anyone who bills for time, or
just wants a simple solution for keeping track of time events.
Partial feature list:
* Have multiple time sessions going at the same time
* Windows can be enlarged to fill entire screen or minimized to a very
small size
* Build your own Categories & Projects list
* Sort time entries
* Search time entries
* Separate Expenses field for recording additional time-related expenses
* Export & print time entries
* Extensive editing controls in one easy-to-use window
* Marked and unmark time entries by category and/or project
* Set Time and Money budgets
* Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, and Restart time entries
* Record time in increments of 1, 6, 15, 30 minutes, or 100ths of a minute.
* Supports Stationery Pad
* A complete user's manual
* And much more...
Notes
* TimeTracker requires System 7 or greater.
* Version 2.9 does not have any time-tracking limitations on the
unregistered version (previous versions had a limitation).
http://aloha.net/~mauisw
[Archived as /info-mac/data/time-tracker-29.hqx; 534K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:24 -0500
From: (Miltos Manetas)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tiramolla
Tiramolla (For Macintosh)
Tiramolla is an elastic man. He is a computer hero. Here, you get a
Tiramolla animation where he makes collegamenti (links).
To see Tiramolla you need QuickTime=81 installed. Check also for Output and
Whoops.
It's free.
Miltos Manetas
235 Berry str 11211 Brooklyn NY USA
tel/fax: 718 / 3888789
WWW pages : http://www.planet.it/freewww/captor/
[Archived as /info-mac/art/tiramolla.hqx; 104K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:18 -0500
From: (nightshade)[email protected]
Subject: [*] version 1.1 of EV Credit Hack
a rescompare patch that will add over 2 billion credits to your pilot file.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/ev-credit-hack-11.hqx; 41K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:25 -0500
From: (Miltos Manetas)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Whoops
=46or Macintosh
Whoops is a no-ware I made for Macintosh. Just click it twice to start and
twice to stop. You need QuickTime=81 installed.
Its for free. If you like Whoops look also for Output 1.0 and Tiramolla.
Miltos Manetas
235 Berry str 11211 Brooklyn NY USA
tel/fax: 718/3888789
[Archived as /info-mac/app/whoops.hqx; 15K]
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 20:29:28 -0500
From: (Eric Long)[email protected]
Subject: [*] XTimer 194
No timer tracks like XTimer! Automatic FreePPP/MacPPP tracking. Open/Close
PPP connections. Automatic AOL & CompuServe tracking-- and NOW TRACKS WITH
EMAILER! Automatic Rate and Log management. Detailed Session Logging.
Auto-Launcher. Localizable formatting. And Much more! This is the online
time & expense management utility to have! Powerful & versatile. Needs Sys
7. Compatible with older Macs. Shareware $15 (Kagi Available)
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/x-timer-194.hqx; 364K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:37 -0500
From: (Maui Software)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Yank 1.3
Yank is a $15 shareware application that does two things:
1) Uninstalls an application and files created by the application by moving
them to the Trash.
2) Cleans up your Preferences folder by moving outdated files to the Trash.
Nothing is deleted - all files are moved to the Trash. Open the Trash
folder and watch those unneeded files pile up! If you want to replace the
files, click on them, and select "Put Away" from the File menu (command-Y).
Yank is a fat-binary application, which means it runs in native mode on a
Power Macs and 68K Macs. System 7 is required.
=46or more information, please see the files in the User's Manual folder.
New for version 1.3:
* Clean Up Prefs folder:
=88 choose a minimum size and/or last modified date
* Uninstall:
=88 Jump to the next volume
* PowerMac code compiled with the optimizer on (executes faster now).
http://aloha.net/~mauisw
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/yank-13.hqx; 86K]
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 21:54:30 -0500
From: [email protected] (Gib Henry)
Subject: (Q) Seeking function-key utility
> Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 11:38:45 -0500
> From: [email protected] (Morethanone Kalar)
>
> Here I sit with a keyboard full of unused function keys.
> Yet I still have to press command-W to close a file, pull down a menu
> for Save-As, command-F for Find, and so on.
>
> Fumbling for two keys for common operations.
> All these scratchpads under the function keys, staring blankly.
>
> Looking for a shareware, not an overpriced Swiss Army Knife, not
> ResEdit advice. It would intercept function key-strokes and decode them
> into common system menu functions. Wouldn't hurt if it could be
> customized for individual apps.
>
> Does such a creature exist? If not, what is THE book on AppleScripting?
Yes: KeyQuencer; v.1 was $10 shareware; v.2 is ($30?) commercial. Try for
info: mailto:[email protected] (Binary Software sales); if that doesn't
work, try the author, mailto:[email protected] (Alessandro Levi Montalcini).
I suspect v.1 will do what you want; v.2 has a LOT of newer bells and
whistles. Take your pick.
Disclaimer: I'm just a satisfied registered user of v.1; no other
connection with the author or publisher.
Hope this helps. Cheers!
--
Gib Henry
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 16:44:08 -0400
From: Ed Baranoski
Subject: [Q] Emacs-like keyboard customization for MS Word?
I split my time between Unix and Mac-based systems. My choice of text
editors is biased towards Unix versions of Emacs or the very similar
Macintosh-based Alpha from Pete Keleher. I have been using Microsoft
Word 6.0 on the Mac, and would like to know if anyone has bothered to
customize MS Word's shortcut keyboard mapping so that all of those
lovely control characters I use in Emacs would be available to me in
Word. (Whenever possible, I'd prefer that computers adapt to me
rather than me adapt to them.)
--
[email protected]
Ed Baranoski
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA 02173
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 17:21:59 -0800
From: [email protected] (Chemistry Dept.)
Subject: Apple free gifts
Nope...I do not like mouse pads. They seem to grab on to dirt and never
let it go. I just keep cleaning my desk and everything works fine. I
guess if I wanted a mousepad I could use 1 of the 6 MacWorlds I received
.
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 09:47:06 -0700
From: [email protected] (David Ryeburn)
Subject: AppleShare 3.6.2
This past week I updated three System 7.5.3 machines (a Quadra, a non-PCI
PowerMac, and a PCI PowerMac) from AppleShare 3.6.1b to 3.6.2. In each case
Dr. Norton objected afterwards that the bundle bit was incorrectly turned
off. Inspection of the AppleShare file inside the Installer folder shows
that the bundle bit there is on, so the dirty work was done by the
Installer itself.
This is not the first time that an Apple Installer has gotten the bundle
bit wrong. If I remember correctly, about a year ago Network Software
Installer 1.5.1 turned the System file bundle bit off, with interesting
consequences.
David Ryeburn
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C., Canada V5A 1S6
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 21:04:15 -0500 (EST)
From: "Don't Panic!"
Subject: Arachnid
Dear Digest Readers,
I tried downloading Arachnid (web page editor) from
ftp://newton.uiowa.edu/pub/arachnid/Ara ... ll.sea.hqx
Is it still there?
Also, all the mirror sites the web page points to have old versions of
Arachnid. According to the front page of Arachnid a version 1.9 of Arachnid
is lurking somewhere on the Net, but none of the mirror sites appear to have
it (the latest version on the mirror sites is 1.6b). If somebody knows where
I can get it, or can tell me if they have version 1.9, I'd like to try it.
Please before e-mailing me any attachments, confirm with me that my site is
ready to take it.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 16:26:28 +0100
From: [email protected] (tom hawkins)
Subject: Bug in Mac Easy Open or Stuffit Expander?
I wrote:
>Has anyone else seen the following, which I've noticed on four different
>Macs >running British System 7.5.3 (either installed from 7.5.3 CD or from
>7.5 plus >Update 2.0)...?
I've had replies from several people who are experiencing the same problem
with various versions of System 7.5, US and non-US (guessing from email
addresses, that is). However, I've discovered it's not unique to Stuffit
Expander: since posting, I've noticed the same thing happen with some
AppleScripts (ones which copy files seem to bring it on). I haven't tried
Expander 4.02 which some people mentioned is being distributed with
Netscape 3.0, as it's not on the info-mac archive or Aladdin's website yet;
one reply said this fixed the problem while another said it didn't. :-/
Anyway, I'll drop Aladdin a note and see what they say.
(For anyone who missed my original Info-Mac posting, I'm experiencing a bug
where a .sit file which has just been expanded remains selected when I
single-click another file in the same window. This only seems to occur when
Mac Easy Open is active, and I don't remember seeing it before I got
Expander 4.01.)
Tom Hawkins Dept. of Biochemistry, Imperial College, London SW7 2AY, UK
[email protected] Phone +44 (0)171 589 5111 ext 55194 Fax +44 (0)171 594 5207
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 14:51:44 -0600
From: Erkuan Zhong
Subject: Circuit Analysis Program
Do anyone know any circuit analysis program that is designed for PowerMac?
Pspice is a fine program, but doesn't work with my PowerMac. I am not
interesting in some kind of software emulation program, it's way too
slow.
Thanks
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 16:57:17 -0800
From: Neill Kramer
Subject: CYBERPUPPY UNLEASHES FIRST INTERNET "KID BROWSER"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CYBERPUPPY UNLEASHES FIRST INTERNET "KID BROWSER"
MENLO PARK, CA.--August 16, 1996--CyberPuppy Software, makers of the
CODIE award-winning product Monstrous Media Kit (formerly Kid's
Studio), is breaking new ground by releasing the first Internet browser
for kids, called PigMail.
While most browsers concentrate on rendering pages of data to the user,
PigMail's focus is on the visualization of other kids. "We knew there
was a problem among young and novice users in terms of being able to
find people on the Internet," says president Neill Kramer. "We=B9ve
solved the problem by designing an interface that can support thousands
of users simultaneously, under low-bandwidth connections," says Kramer.
The revolutionary on-line exploration and communication system is a new
kind of tool, an intriguing combination of a directory service and an
immersive environment. "It's a product that is the result of many years
of research and architectural design," says Christopher Haupt, chief
technology officer.
So what can a PigMailian do?
PigMail places the user in a compelling visual space, based on a
geographical metaphor. All of the other PigMailians are immediately
visible in the form of little dots on the surface of the continents.
>From there the user can zoom in to cities and buildings, eventually
finding like-minded individuals (and over 2,200 links to
geographically-oriented web sites). A handy magnifying lens enables the
user to explore deeper levels of the product as well.
Once a user finds someone, he or she can double-click on the person's
avatar. An ID card appears and the user can learn about the favorite
hobbies of the potential new friend, as well as email the person or
link to his or her home page.
Primary Features:
- Graphical representations of all users of the browser simultaneously.
- Communication in the form of e-mail.
- Content in the form of appropriate, geographically-oriented web
sites.
Future versions will include parental controls for email and chat.
Avatar customization, personal space construction kits, and other
modular components can be dropped into place as background downloads.
All in all, the PigMailian will have the first kid browser on the
Internet and will return to the product over and over again in order to
make new friends and discover new features of the product.
Currently, PigMail is free and is available for Macintosh computers. A
Windows version should be available by the beginning of next year.
Users can download PigMail by visiting our web site: =
http://www.cyberpuppy.com/pminfo.html
Company Information:
CyberPuppy Software Inc. was incorporated in Rochester, New York in
1992. The company's first product, Kid=B9s Studio, was released in
October of 1993 and was the first children=B9s product to have: =
- a clip-art browser (Treasure Chest) =
- Photo CD access =
- an object-oriented page architecture for multiple images, sound,
and/or text objects =
- unlimited number of sounds and images allowed per page =
- full-screen QuickTime movies
In March 1994, Kid=B9s Studio won the distinguished CODIE award for Best
School Productivity/Creativity Program from the Software Publishers
Association.
Press contact: =
Neill Kramer (415) 326-2449
email: [email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 00:21:11 -0400
From: [email protected] (Daniel Lallouz)
Subject: Drive that dissappeared then reappeared a month later
Thanks to all who responded to me personally about this problem. Basically,
my drive dissappeared after not having been used in a month. It was gone
for a month, and then magically reappeared on its own.
Apparently, this has something to do with "stiction": static friction.
'cause the drive is old (and apparantly there have been problems with the
drive that came with the old II and LC series) and hadn't been used for so
long, combined with the humidity (MOntreal is VERY) humid in the summer,
the bearings fail to supply enough lubrification and the drive can stop
spinning.
The solution:
1. Let the drive come around (as did mine), although this can take a while,
if ever.
2. give the drive case a light tap, but be careful because you can damage
it at the same time.
this is also that my four-year-old drive is probably going, so it's a good
idea to back up just in case....
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 16:05:02 -0000
From: Patrick Mulvey
Subject: External Mouse & PowerBook
When I plug an external mouse into a PowerBook 520C and then restart, the
mouse will work at the correct speed for a while, but will eventually
slow down to a crawl. Any suggestions?
Thanks In Advance,
Patrick Mulvey
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 22:41:55 +0100
From: [email protected] (Thomas Kahn)
Subject: Is there a ".au" sound converter for Mac?
I'm looking for a shareware/freeware tool that can convert a sound to the
".au" format. I've tried all the sound utilities I have, but none of them
supports the ".au" file format.
The reason why I need one is because most Java applets that play a sound,
requires a sound that is stored in the ".au" sound format. Can anyone give
me a hint as to where I might find the converter program I need?
Thomas Kahn
PS. Thanks to all the kind and wise people that initialized me into the
magic world of "SCSI voodoo" DS.
[email protected]
http://www.roundhouse.se
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 13:49:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: The Silversteins
Subject: Jazz drive from USA to Europe - Voltage converter
I am planning to purchase a Jazz drive, use it in the USA and then take=20
it to Europe. I have tried to get information from Iome=FB=FBga, first from=
=20
their 1-800 number then from their technical support (with a 30 minute=20
wait) to no avail. At first I was told that I should buy a universal=20
converter, then an adapter, but when I tried to get a specific part=20
number or specifications, then it turns out that there is no information=20
to be had.
[I too have had INCREDIBLE trouble getting a response for a malfunctioning
zip drive. I put in a call to the tech assistance voice mail almost two
weeks ago with no response. Eventually had to purchase a new drive to
continue with my work. The only number where you will reach an actual
person is at their Corporate Offices. The number is listed in your
documentation. That person is a receptionist that will transfer you into
the technical assistance voice mail box. =) Good luck!--Mike]
I could use a 220 to 110 transformer but I am worried that it may not be=20
appropriate for such equipment (perhaps the frequency is also important?).
Does anyone know of a way to safely use a USA Jazz in Europe?
Does anyone know Iomega's e-mail address for technical support?
I am planning to do the same with a Global Village Teleport Platinum=20
modem. Global Village was able to give me a part number for European=20
use. If a transformer is the appropriate answer for the Jazz, would it=20
also be appropriate for the modem?
Thanks for all your help!
Michael Silverstein
Technion
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 16:36:23 -0500
From: "Wayne C. Morris"
Subject: New MacOS screen?
"Jon Fullmer" wrote:
>I'm just wondering if there is any way to alter the "MacOS" image that appears
>during the "march of the extensions and control panels" during startup on any
>system later than System 7.5.1. I'm certain that there must be a ResEdit
>trick to doing this, but I haven't found any information.
>
>BEFORE ANYONE DOES THIS: I am NOT interested in changing the StartupScreen
>image. There is an over-abundance of documentation on how to do this, and I'm
>not interested in changing the "Welcome to Macintosh" screen. I want to
>change the MacOS screen.
Are you aware that a StartupScreen will replace both the "Welcome to
Macintosh" AND the "MacOS" screens?
Sorry, I don't know of any way to change just the one.
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 13:20:01 -0400 (EDT)
From: IAN DAVIS
Subject: Odd problem with Word 6.0.1
Well, I sent away for the free Microsoft Empowerment Pack for the Mac CD, since
it included a free upgrade for Word from 6.0 to 6.0.1, and Internet Assistants
for Word and Excel. I haven't looked at IA Excel yet, but the IA Word is a
beta version and the disk comes with a letter suggesting I download the
final version from MS. The system software upgrade included on the disk is
not relevant for my machine so I didn't use it.
*Anyway,*, I ran the Word upgrade and installed IA Word. I have since
noticed that the button for toggling the display of the paragraph/tab markers
no longer works: the display is stuck showing the markers. Now, this is
not too much of a problem usually since I prefer having them shown anyway, but
it is a problem when editing equations etc which require the ability to turn
it off. I uninstalled IA Word thinking that might have something to do with
it (and it seems like a totally useless program anyway since it is a lousy
html editor), but that did not fix it.
So before I go back and reinstall the original Word 6.0, does anybody have
any suggestions? Is it worth keeping the 6.0.1 upgrade? Has anybody else
noticed the same problem? I am running a Performa 6300CD, 16M RAM, 32M virtual
memory, system 7.5.3.
Ian Davis [email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 20:14:30 UT
From: "Gaspare Calandrino"
Subject: PC to Laserwriter IIF
I can't hook up my PC to my Laserwriter IIF. I also have a Powermac 7100/66
hooked up to the printer (8pin connection). I'm trying to hook up the PC via
the R232 connection with a null modem cable, per Apple Tech Support.
Any ideas??
I've asked before and gotten no responses.
Best,
Gus Calandrino
Detroit, MI
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 16:52:37 -0500
From: "Wayne C. Morris"
Subject: slow loading
"Prof. F.M. Hoppe" wrote:
> I have noticed within the past few months a degradation in the speed with
> which documents load on the web.
[snip]
> Or is the problem I'm experiencing a
> consequence of too many people and too limited a bandwidth for all of
> us? I don't know.
> One thing remaining to try is a different computer, both Mac and Windows,
> in order not to rule out my Mac.
> Oh, by the way. My 2GB hard drive is nearly full, in case that could
Web access speed varies a LOT. Sometimes I get close to 3K/second, other
times I'm lucky if I get 300 bytes/second. It depends on your ISP, the
machine you're trying to connect to, the time of day, ... Mostly it's just
a bandwidth problem, too many people trying to access the same machine at
the same time, or too much traffic along the path between your machine and
the machine you're talking to.
If your ISP has a proxy server, you might try configuring your web browser
to use it. It can make a big difference in some cases.
And if all else fails, turn off the "auto-load images" option in your
browser, so that you don't have to wait for all the graphics to be
downloaded.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 15:01:33 +0100
From: [email protected] (Jay Lee)
Subject: small alarmclock with message
Can anyone tell me if there's a small (in size) alarmclock with the
option to show a message & a sound to tell me that I've got to do
something?
I don't want a scheduler, journal or dairy program that takes hundreds
of kilobytes. Just a small alarmclock.
Jay Lee (Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands)
[email protected]
->I have been having the same problem with an expanding system 7.5.3.
->
->Over the last two days it has gone from 10,400K of RAM to 11,800K. I made
->no changes in c-devs or extensions, and my Netscape 3.0 caches to RAM disk.
->Last night, I had to reboot (Netscape freeze...will those ever stop?), and
->suddenly found my PowerMac 7100/66 was utterly crawling. When I checked the
->"About this Macintosh," my system was eating over 13,000K! What's the story
->here?
->
Hell, my syseetm eats up 15-16 Meg of RAM! And I don't even have
GX or QuickDraw 3d installed! Of course, it uses about 2Meg on some
background-only processes line NetPresentz, but still...
Mike.
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 23:24:32 +0000
From: Allan Hunter
Subject: The Secret Fate of your missing MacWorld gift issues
I can see how frustrating and annoying it must be to those of you who
sent in your cards to Apple but never got your freebie copies of
MacWorld.
Just to set your minds at rest, what happened to your free issues is
that they sent them to me instead
I bought my PowerMac about a year and a half ago and sent in my card.
There were a couple of months after that with no free magazines
arriving, but then they began to come. Three months went by, with an
issue of MacWorld arriving for each, the last accompanied by dire
warnings that this would be my last issue and I should take up their
offer of a cheap subscription fee, which I did not do. Fourth month
comes and hey, another free MacWorld. Fifth and sixth months, likewise,
and ANOTHER notice that this will be my last free MacWorld and wouldn't
I like to subscribe at the low low price?
Next month came and I didn't see a MacWorld in my mailbox, so I bought
one from the news stand. Came home and found another copy in my mailbox
waiting for me after all.
By the time they finally quit arriving, I'd received 13 months of free
magazines. Go figure!!??
-Allan Hunter
--------------------------------
--Info-Mac-Digest--
End of Info-Mac Digest
******************************
From: The Info-Mac Moderators
Reply-To: [email protected]
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V14 #199
To: info-mac-list
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest"
--Info-Mac-Digest
Info-Mac Digest Tue, 27 Aug 96 Volume 14 : Issue 199
Today's Topics:
[*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Mono)
[*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Stereo)
[*] Aurora 4.1.1
[*] AutoMenus Pro 3.2
[*] book of beasts 3.1
[*] Computer Cuisine 3.2
[*] Computer Icons 2.0
[*] CytoACEtoFCS 2.02b (68K)
[*] DAT labeler 3.2
[*] emptyHTMLv3
[*] Estampilles TrueType Font
[*] Fonts Manager 3.6.2
[*] Gallery 1
[*] Gallery 3
[*] Game of the Winds 1.0 updated layout files
[*] Karagiozis TrueType Font
[*] mrc2M
[*] Rotary Admin 3.0
[*] sheet music 1.0
[*] SIR freeware
[*] Smart Scrolls 1.01
[*] Sword Dream 1.7.1 for PPC problem and fix
[*] Tex-Edit Plus 1.84
[*] the Simpsons Slots v1.1
[*] TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
[*] TimeTracker 2.9
[*] Tiramolla
[*] version 1.1 of EV Credit Hack
[*] Whoops
[*] XTimer 194
[*] Yank 1.3
(Q) Seeking function-key utility
[Q] Emacs-like keyboard customization for MS Word?
Apple free gifts
AppleShare 3.6.2
Arachnid
Bug in Mac Easy Open or Stuffit Expander?
Circuit Analysis Program
CYBERPUPPY UNLEASHES FIRST INTERNET "KID BROWSER"
Drive that dissappeared then reappeared a month later
External Mouse & PowerBook
Is there a ".au" sound converter for Mac?
Jazz drive from USA to Europe - Voltage converter
New MacOS screen?
Odd problem with Word 6.0.1
PC to Laserwriter IIF
slow loading
small alarmclock with message
System 7.5.3 Revision 2 Creeping System Folder
The Secret Fate of your missing MacWorld gift issues
The Info-Mac Network operates by the volunteer efforts of:
Gordon Watts, Liam Breck, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Mike O'Bryan
The Info-Mac Archive is available at 50 public and private sites around
the world. For the site list, request it by mail (address below), or try:
Also accessible by ftp. Help files and indexes are also in info-mac/help/.
Administrative queries & info:
Articles for digest publication:
Files for inclusion:
To submit a file greater than 800K, or to avoid submitting by (and
segmenting for) email, send email describing the file to
and upload it to:
-- username/password macgifts/macgifts at info-mac.org
As with emailed submissions, non-text files must be binhexed.
See our new WWW site: , where you can find
all of this info and more!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
--Info-Mac-Digest
Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V14 #199"
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:52 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Mono)
Clixsounds introduces its first CD-ROM, "Audion," a compilation of over
600MB of original sound files. Audion is compatible with Macintosh and
Windows, and select portions even play on your audio CD-player!
This file is a demo of the Audion CD-ROM, which is a collage of several
great sounds included on the CD, creatively edited to let you preview many
of the sounds. It is available in both stereo and mono versions here or at
the Clixsounds WWW site at:
The Audion CD-ROM contains hundreds of files, including over 35 new StartUp
Sounds,with 5 new sounds from the "Seductive Series," as well as all of the
classics available for download. It also includes over 150 unique System
Alert Beeps, 15 sets of awesome new System Clock Sounds, 20 great new Email
Sound Replacements for use with any email program, StartUp Movies, and
several great audio utilities. Audion also contains collectible sounds
including the on-going epic "Star Battle," with great new episodes, and the
entire "Holiday Series," with great sounds for the Holiday Season!
All sounds on the CD come in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz versions.
The CD-ROM is a quality production and comes packaged complete with CD
booklet and label, packaged in a jewelbox and polywrapped. Complete
information on the product and how to order is included with the demo, or
can be accessed on-line at:
Redistribution of this archive in its entirety is welcome.
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
Clixsounds
7301 Skylark Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Phone: (405) 721.3283
FAX: (405) 495.7004
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/mono-audion-demo.hqx; 2360K]
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:54 -0500
From: (Jeff Click)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Audion CD-ROM Demo (Stereo)
Clixsounds introduces its first CD-ROM, "Audion," a compilation of over
600MB of original sound files. Audion is compatible with Macintosh and
Windows, and select portions even play on your audio CD-player!
This file is a demo of the Audion CD-ROM, which is a collage of several
great sounds included on the CD, creatively edited to let you preview many
of the sounds. It is available in both stereo and mono versions here or at
the Clixsounds WWW site at:
The Audion CD-ROM contains hundreds of files, including over 35 new StartUp
Sounds,with 5 new sounds from the "Seductive Series," as well as all of the
classics available for download. It also includes over 150 unique System
Alert Beeps, 15 sets of awesome new System Clock Sounds, 20 great new Email
Sound Replacements for use with any email program, StartUp Movies, and
several great audio utilities. Audion also contains collectible sounds
including the on-going epic "Star Battle," with great new episodes, and the
entire "Holiday Series," with great sounds for the Holiday Season!
All sounds on the CD come in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22kHz versions.
The CD-ROM is a quality production and comes packaged complete with CD
booklet and label, packaged in a jewelbox and polywrapped. Complete
information on the product and how to order is included with the demo, or
can be accessed on-line at:
Redistribution of this archive in its entirety is welcome.
Clixsounds can be reached at:
Internet: [email protected]
America Online: CLIXSOUNDS
Clixsounds
7301 Skylark Lane
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Phone: (405) 721.3283
FAX: (405) 495.7004
[Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/stereo-audion-demo.hqx; 5196K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:29 -0500
From: (Mike Pinkerton)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Aurora 4.1.1
Aurora is a control panel that allows you to color menus, buttons, windows,
and the text highlight color. It is a full replacement for the Color
control panel that Apple ships with all Macs.
Ever wanted a blue scroll bars? Give them a try! Ever wanted mauve menu
bar? Now's your chance! With Aurora, you are on your way to customizing,
and personalizing, your Macintosh!
New in version 4.1.1
% Fixed but that incorrectly updated the set menus when Removing Aurora.
This is only cosmetic.
New in version 4.1:
A lot. Aurora 4.1 is a total, ground up rewrite. Here's a list of new
features:
% Support for small monitors (broken in 4.0, sorry!)
% Support for multiple color sets
% Totally redesigned main window that shows all your color settings in one
window.
% Totally redesigned set editors that show the color of a given attribute
next to the name
% Support for changing the highlight color -- replaces Apple's Color
control panel!
% Even more balloon help!
% Removing Aurora also restores window and control colors
% More robust error handling
% fixed some drawing bugs (and a long outstanding GetFontInfo() bug)
% A "Current Environment" set that when selected will keep your system
colored the way it was when you started -- an "undo" of sorts
% Easy registering with Kagi Software
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/aurora-411.hqx; 114K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:26:28 -0500
From: [email protected]
Subject: [*] AutoMenus Pro 3.2
AutoMenus Pro is a control panel that makes menu use (especially those
pesky hierarchical menus) much easier. It can be set so that menus will
drop down when the cursor is placed in the menu heading or it can be set to
drop down a menu after a click of the mouse. Once down, a menu can be put
back up automatically or with the click of the mouse. What makes AutoMenus
Pro so useful is that the menus stay down without the need to hold down the
mouse button.
AutoMenus Pro offers a large selection of customization features, giving
YOU control of how you want your menus to operate.
Once you get used to AutoMenus Pro you will wonder why Apple didn't include
something like this as a standard part of the system software.
Version 3.2 Changes:
* WOW! AutoMenus Pro is now PPC native!!
* New order options, we now accept VISA and MC and have a toll free order
number!!
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/auto-menus-pro-32.hqx; 167K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:20 -0500
From: (Thomas Weigle)[email protected]
Subject: [*] book of beasts 3.1
Updated version of the Book of Beasts, a doc for use with Realmz.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/rlmz/book-of-beasts-31.hqx; 457K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:38 -0500
From: (Mike McGee)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Computer Cuisine 3.2
IMPORTANT: This version of Computer Cuisine, will *only* work with
=46ileMaker Pro version 3.0 or later. If you have FileMaker Pro 2.1, you'll
need to download an earlier version of Computer Cuisine.
Version 3.2 includes:
=C4 Over 125 Pre-Entered Recipes!
=C4 Expanded Print Menu!
=C4 Color Printing!
=C4 Large and Small Recipe Printing Options!
=C4 Recipes That Print Perfectly to a 3x5" Card!
=C4 A "Recipe Notes" Area For Quick Notes On Each Recipe!
=C4 Easy Conversion Menu For Quick Calculations! =C4 Expanded Functions!
=C4 ....and more!
The high quality graphics contained in this software package are simply
better than any other recipe program available for the Macintosh. Period.
Have you ever wanted to find a particular recipe, but didn't want to sift
through pages and pages from your favorite cookbook? Have you ever wanted
to search all your recipes for a certain ingredient? Have you ever wanted
to give a particular recipe to a friend, without having to go through the
hassle of jotting down the thing word for word? Now you can. And Computer
Cuisine is the tool that will make it happen.
What is Computer Cuisine?
Computer Cuisine is a Macintosh file for use with FileMaker Pro, by Claris
Corporation. This template will allow you to conveniently view, print,
sort, file, organize and save your cooking recipes. It's features include a
well designed layout that makes adding, viewing, sorting, finding and
printing a snap. In addition to the simple layout, Computer Cuisine allows
you to add an infinite number of your own recipes to the existing ones.
This will allow your recipe database to grow and grow! But with 125 recipes
already included, you're already well on your way!
Buttons are added to the top of the layout for added convenience. For
example, you can sort all of your recipes with one click of your mouse.
Computer Cuisine will then alphabetically sort your recipes alphabetically
by the recipe's name. This creates an "index-like" listing much like you
may find in the back of any normal cookbook you may own. And with the
extensive search capabilities already built into the program, you will now
be able to search through all of the entered recipes with the touch of a
button! You don't even have to know the exact name of the recipe, or
ingredient.
Computer Cuisine also makes printing your recipes a snap! With the simple
"Print Menu" button placed at the top of the layout, you can quickly choose
to print your recipes in color or black&white, or large or small! The
"large" option will print recipes to a clear 8-1/2"x11" sized sheet. And
the "small" option will print recipes that fit perfectly to the size of a
3x5" card when folded in half!
If you have any questions regarding Computer Cuisine, please send them to:
[email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/data/computer-cuisine-32-fm3.hqx; 913K]
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 14:09:21 -0500
From: (Daniel J. Roy)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Computer Icons 2.0
Computer Icons 2.0
Here is my collection of computer icons i have collected over the years, i
made a few myself but most of them are from other people's archives and
pictures etc.
These are in disk image format, you can open them up with Disk Dup+,
Shrinkwrap or any other disk image utility that lets you mount images or
write them to a floppy.
I have checked this program for viruses with Disinfectant. I give
permission for my program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
Significant Changes in 2.0
-added Ryan Miyamoto's "PowerBook 5xx/5300 Icons
-added Matt Neff's "Copland Icon Collection"
-added lots more other icons
-removed some of those powerbook suitcases and folders with the little
powerbook icons on them
-included Mike Irwin's "PowerSurge 3D Icons '96r2" icons and removed the
"PowerSurge 3D Icons '95r4" icons
-included Kim Ji-Hyun's "IconsToGoBundle"
-added Adam Karneboge's "Adam's Computer Icons v4.0"
-added Hubert Chan's "Hubert's 2D Mac Icons 2.0 =9F" and "Hubert's 3D Mac
Icons 2.0 =9F"
-added Stephen Sinotte's "S.Sinotte's Icons vol. I"
System requirements:
* System 7
* Color Macintosh Recomended
=46or more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed
Thanks,
Aaron Dowler
[email protected]
http://mypage.direct.ca/n/noostven/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/grf/computer-icons-20.hqx; 1763K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:28 -0500
From: (Michio Ono)[email protected]
Subject: [*] CytoACEtoFCS 2.02b (68K)
CytoACEtoFCS is an application to convert CytoACE-150 data into FCS2.0 file
format. FCS2.0 is standard format of flowcytometer. The converted files can
be analyzed with an application for FCS2.0.
Michio Ono
[email protected]
http://163.212.128.145
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/cyto-ace-to-fcs-202b.hqx; 107K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:41 -0500
From: (Matthias Ellinger)[email protected]
Subject: [*] DAT labeler 3.2
DAT labeler 3.2, a small HyperCard stack to print and archive DAT-cassette
labels; now with enhanced usability features and better help documentation.
Regards,
--
Matthias Ellinger, violin
[Archived as /info-mac/app/dat-labeler-32-hc.hqx; 10K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:27 -0500
From: (Michio Ono)[email protected]
Subject: [*] emptyHTMLv3
What kind of editor do you make home page (HTML) with? I use CW9 in order
to make HomePage. Let's make "Home page" with CW9. The "emptyHTMLv3" are
CW9 project file. HTML tag of approximately 450 is registered with this
project file. If you are a computer programmer, you can understand a good
point of emplyHTML. It is more superior in editing of multi files such as
homepage than other editor.
Michio Ono
3-9, Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, 236 Japan. Department of Anatomy,
Yokohama City University, School of Medicine.
http://163.212.128.145
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/empty-html-30.hqx; 99K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:21 -0500
From: (Nikos Goulandris)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Estampilles TrueType Font
Ninety-four (I hope I have counted them right) potter's stamps. A Macintosh
truetype decorative font.
[Archived as /info-mac/font/tt/estampilles-tt.hqx; 64K]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 10:01:23 -0500
From: (Ed Hopkins)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Fonts Manager 3.6.2
Fonts Manager is similar to the System 7.5.x Extensions Manager, but it is
more like a Desk Accessory. It allows the enabling and disabling of font
suitcases and printer fonts in 'Sets'. It supports export of 'Sets', import
of saved 'Sets', Balloon Help, and a Help Topics system. It works on ALL
Macs with System 7.1 or later, including 7.5.3, without modifying the
NORMAL startup and operation of your computer. Thousands worldwide running
all kinds of Macs have switched to Fonts Manager to get 'Up & Running'.
NEW in 3.6.2:
- added a progress window for saving 'Sets'
- removed all customer feedback considered politically incorrect to an
anonymous software developer (I wish I could tell you the whole story on
this one!)
NEW in 3.6.1:
- fixed a minor bug in the Open 'Sets' (import) routine
NEW in 3.6:
- Save 'Sets' for export purposes (great for site-license standardization
of sets, or to upgrade beyond version 3.6 without losing time invested in
creating sets -> Apologies for not bringing this back sooner!)
- Open 'Sets' from previous export (this is the companion to the Save function)
- command-period disabled for quit (only command-Q or Quit from the file
menu works)
- cleaned up quite a bit of internal code for speed
NEW in 3.5.2:
- NEW progress bars (no more guessing what's happening)
- faster launch
- ignores extra folders in Fonts folder, instead of just hanging or
crashing (although the Fonts folder should seldom have folders inside it,
I've now allowed for that, just in case you've got a specific requirement,
like with some Japanese fonts, or in case that's part of your font
management strategy)
Available at
,
,
AOL (Computing/Software Libraries/Desktop Publishing or Software Search).
Shareware fee is $10 for Fonts Manager (FREE to registered users of ALL
earlier versions). $More for the Mac OS 8 version when available (save
time/hassle - pay now). Site licenses available at SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED
PRICES. Inquire within...
For more information, please read the Fonts Manager(tm) Read Me file
enclosed, or visit my Web page:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/1870/
[Archived as /info-mac/font/util/fonts-manager-362.hqx; 158K]
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:48 -0500
From: (W. Luther Jett & FreeBird/Prometheus)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Gallery 1
With Gallery 1, I introduced a slightly irregular publication featuring
samples of poetry and short prose from various works-in-progress, as well
as original graphics. While I believe there will always be a traditional
print media, I think the creative possibilities of electronic media have
only just begun to be explored. Getting published as a serious artist,
outside of small presses has never been easy, but there has always been the
option of self-publishing, as Walt Whitman and William Blake knew. In their
spirit, this eLectronic chapZine is offered.
This issue of Gallery is free. I'm not asking for any fees because this is
an experiment in electronic publishing. As the sole author and creator, I
retain all publication rights, however, you may feel free to share it with
others, under the following conditions:
1. You may not sell either the electronic chapbook or any of the
accompanying files;
2. You agree to leave intact the entire contents of the electronic
chapbook, including this notice;
3. You copy all accompanying documentation; and,
4. You may not, under any circumstances, misrepresent the contents as the
work of anyone other than the original author.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/zine/gallery-001.hqx; 823K]
------------------------------
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 1996 19:50:49 -0500
From: (W. Luther Jett & FreeBird/Prometheus)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Gallery 3
This is the third issue of Gallery, an electronic "chapZine" of writing and
graphics.
Like previous issues, Gallery 3 consists entirely of my own work. I hope to
feature other writers and artists who are exploring the frontiers of
electronic media in future issues. Please contact me by eMail for details.
This issue of Gallery is free. As the sole author and creator, I retain all
publication rights, however, you may distribute it freely, provided:
1. It is not sold and you leave intact the entire contents of the
electronic chapbook and all accompanying documentation; and, 2. You may
not, under any circumstances, misrepresent the contents as the work of
anyone other than the original author.
eMail: [email protected]
Gallery is c1996 by W. Luther Jett & FreeBird/Prometheus. All rights reserved.
[Archived as /info-mac/art/zine/gallery-003.hqx; 1361K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:34 -0500
From: (Martin Cordsmeier)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Game of the Winds 1.0 updated layout files
This archive contains 10 new board layout files for Game of the Winds 1.0.
Game of the Winds is a board game which is also known as Mahjongg. When you
start Game of the Winds, 144 tiles are arranged on the board in several
layers. Every tile is marked with a chinese symbol. The layout of the board
is determined by a layout file.
The aim of the game is to remove all tiles from the board. Tiles can be
removed from the board by selecting two matching tiles. Two tiles match if
they are marked with the same icon.
This update does not include Game of the Winds. You can download Game of
the Winds 1.0 from the info-mac archive under the following path:
/info-mac/game/brd/game-of-the-winds-10.hqx
This update is free for all registered user of Game of the Winds 1.0.
However, Game of the Winds is shareware US $5.
Disinfectant 3.6 shows no viruses in any file of the distribution. It may
be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.
Copyright =A9 1996 Martin Cordsmeier [email protected]
[Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/game-of-the-winds-1.0-upd.hqx; 22K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:22 -0500
From: (Nikos Goulandris)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Karagiozis TrueType Font
*Karagiozis.TT.sea*. A Macintosh truetype decorative font. Fifteen figures
(+ their mirror images) + one, of the traditional (Greek version) *shadows
theatre*.
[Archived as /info-mac/font/tt/karagiozis-tt.hqx; 93K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:31 -0500
From: (Michio Ono)[email protected]
Subject: [*] mrc2M
The "mrc2M" is an application for converting from MRC images (MRC-600,
-1000 and -1024) to Macintosh images (PICT, PICS, JPEG, QuickTime Movie or
GIF / AnimationGIF). The image shapes which "mrc2M" can make are normal
type, projection, stereo, rotation, X-Z and Tile. It can change the image
colors and size freely, too.
I think that "mrc2M" is useful for your confocal studies very much.
* You can set viewer and scale by "Preferences...".
* Editting fields of start and end image.
* Fixed bug of gray-scale.
* Fixed bug of GIF file of 68K version.
Michio Ono
Department of Anatomy,
Yokohama City University,
School of Medicine
http://163.212.128.145
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/mrc2m-18b74-fat.hqx; 521K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:23 -0500
From: (Norm Braidwood)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Rotary Admin 3.0
Rotary Club Administration
=A9NorleyMac, Canberra, Australia, 1996
These Rotary Club Administration files are designed to help Rotary Clubs to
efficiently keep details of members, their attendance, and automate a
number of common administration procedures. It is available as a standalone
application for Windows or for the Macintosh. It consists of a series of
modules, and clubs can decide which modules to use. Although simple to
operate, it has a number of powerful features including:
* Full recording of data on each member
* The ability to view all the data record by record, or in a Membership,
Contact, or an Address List
* Powerful Find and Sort features to display the information you want, in
the order you want
* Easy production of single-page letters to all members, a member, or a
group of members
* A Form Letters database to save up to 24 standard, frequently-used,
single-page letters
* Automatic printing of labels for all members, a member, or a group of
members * Automatic printing of a data request update letter to members
* Production of a Birthday List based on the date range you supply
* Printing of Membership Cards on Rotary stock
* Recording and printing of Invoices detailing fees, meal fees, and
miscellaneous charges
* Recording of Weekly attendance and Make-ups, and automatic production of
attendance statistics
* Recording of Visiting Rotarians, Guests, and Banners
* Planning and printing of Duty Rosters
* Archiving of data of members who have left the club
THESE FILES COME AS A .SEA (Self Extracting Archive) FOR THE MAC OR AS A
SELF EXTRACTING .EXE FILE FOR WINDOWS. DRAG THE .SEA OR .EXE FILE TO YOUR
HARD DISK AND DOUBLE-CLICK TO EXTRACT.
Open the Rotary Club Administration package by selecting ROTADM3.EXE,
(Rotary Admin 3.0 on the Mac) and navigate to other modules using the
buttons. Do not open from individual modules. A Welcome screen opens, with
access to the help (information and directions) which you are urged to read
before using the modules. Use only the supplied buttons (many of which run
scripts) to navigate, and do not rename files. This database can be
customised for your Club, and additional functions and/or modules can be
added on request.
=46or information - Phone & Fax: (06) 288 0485 (Outside Australia - Int.
Access Code+616 2880485), Mobile: 0419 630904, EMail:
[email protected].
[Archived as /info-mac/data/rotary-club-30-fm.hqx; 1043K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:40 -0500
From: (Matthias Ellinger)[email protected]
Subject: [*] sheet music 1.0
Sheet music is a small HyperCard stack that keeps track of your music
scores - and also of the people you lent scores to!
Regards,
--
Matthias Ellinger, violin
[Archived as /info-mac/art/sheet-music-hc.hqx; 4K]
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 14:09:23 -0500
From: (Alex Cushnier)[email protected]
Subject: [*] SIR freeware
SIR (Student Interactive Review) is a user friendly multiple choice
interactive shell (hypercard stack) allowing the instructor to provide
responses and explanations to the various answers chosen. It includes
sample pages and allows the user the option of including as many questions
as desired.
Alex Cushnier
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/sir-hc.hqx; 451K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:29 -0500
From: (Marc Moini)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Smart Scrolls 1.01
Smart Scrolls 1.01 control panel enhances scroll bars so they show how much
of a document is displayed in a window.
The thumb indicator in scroll bars becomes proportional: If a window is
displaying half of a document, the indicator will be half the scrollbar
size!
Just a few days of using Smart Scrolls and regular scrollbars will look
like something is missing!
Shareware $12 by Marc Moini Requires System 7 or later.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/smart-scrolls-101.hqx; 101K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:35 -0500
From: (Luca Accomazzi)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Sword Dream 1.7.1 for PPC problem and fix
A few PowerPC users recently wrote me about a problem in Sword Dream 1.7.1.
On inspection, I found a bug in the current version of the CodeWarrior
Pascal compiler (the development system we are using for Dream). My code is
safe and sound, but the compiler inserts a bug. (You are interested in the
technicalites? Byte-aligned access to data fails and returns garbage if
made inside a nested function call. OK, so maybe you don't care). The net
results is that now and then Dream will refuse to load an encounter, say
that the scenario file is corrupted, and quit. This patch works around the
bug.
This patch can be applied over any localized version of Sword Dream 1.7.1
(English, French and Italian). It is only useful for PowerPC users. It
should also prevent similar problems - that is, surfacing of the same
compiler bug in other parts of the Dream application - in the future.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Looking for more Dream scenarios, info and software? Surf at
http://www.comenius.com/dream/
[Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/sword-dream-171-ppc-patch.hqx; 80K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:25 -0500
From: (Michael C. Zastrow)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tex-Edit Plus 1.84
Welcome to Tex-Edit Plus, the multi-window, styled text editor that fills
the gap between Apple's bare-bones SimpleText and a full-featured word
processor! It is particularly useful for formatting text that is
transmitted to and from a BBS. Tex-Edit Plus is small, fast, easy-to-use
and requires little memory. Tex-Edit Plus is Shareware ($10).
[Archived as /info-mac/text/tex-edit-plus-184.hqx; 449K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:33 -0500
From: (Matthew Bickham)[email protected]
Subject: [*] the Simpsons Slots v1.1
the Simpsons Slots version 1.1
July 24, 1996; This is the final version of 'the Simpsons Slots', to
supersede version 1.0 released in February 1996. Enhancements to the
previous version include:
-added extra sound effects
-more quotes added during gameplay
-registration system improved
-included "the Simpsons On The Net" document in package -added more cheats
-Added 'Begin New Game' button
-more elegant error notification
What is the Simpsons Slots?
the Simpsons Slots is a shareware slot machine game for the Macintosh based
upon characters from The Simpsons. It's the Macintosh's premiere slot
machine and the only one worth playing. It features:
-3 reels
-a maximum of 10 rows
-12 different characters
-digitised speech & music
-high quality graphics
'the Simpsons Slots' Distribution
the Simpsons Slots is distributed as shareware. You may use the program for
30 days after which period a $US10.00 registration payment should be paid
for continued use.
All distribution of 'the Simpsons Slots' must include the application, the
readMe file, the version History file and the 'the Simpsons On The Net'
file. 'the Simpsons Slots' may be distributed elec tronically (i.e. across
the net or online services) as long as no fee is charged for the actual
program. Furthermore feel free to give copies of 'the Simpsons Slots' to
friends etc. The program may a lso be distributed free of charge on
magazine cover disks. If you wish to distribute 'the Simpsons Slots' on
CD-ROM shareware collections it is asked that the organisation first
Register the game at the standard rate ($US10.00) - however other
arrangements can be made by emailing the author at the address below. For
clarification on the above distribution terms contact Matthew Bickham.
Contacting The Author
Any comments, bug reports, suggestions, questions, or just about anything
else can be emailed to the author, Matthew Bickham, at the address below.
All email is guaranteed to be replied to within 2 d ays. Alternatively,
support and upgrades for 'the Simpsons Slots' and other shareware programs
can be found at the home page.
http://yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au/~bickham/
[Archived as /info-mac/game/simpsons-slots-11.hqx; 2098K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:51:24 -0700
From: [email protected] (TidBITS Editors)
Subject: [*] TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
TidBITS#342/26-Aug-96
This issue features news about how to keep up with updates, as well as
details on new versions of FreePPP, Mac TCP Watcher, and World Wide Web
Weaver. We also include information about banishing erroneous "System
memory too low to run Word" error messages and reader responses to the idea
of a system-level database. Rounding out the issue, Adam writes about his
latest book, the fourth edition of Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh.
Topics:
MailBITS/26-Aug-96
Real World Word Problem Solved
System-Level Database Comments
Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh, Fourth Edition
[Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-342.etx; 28K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:39 -0500
From: (Maui Software)[email protected]
Subject: [*] TimeTracker 2.9
TimeTracker is an easy-to-use $25 time-tracking application for recording
time tasks on the Macintosh. TimeTracker is useful for consultants,
programmers, attorneys, graphic designers, or anyone who bills for time, or
just wants a simple solution for keeping track of time events.
Partial feature list:
* Have multiple time sessions going at the same time
* Windows can be enlarged to fill entire screen or minimized to a very
small size
* Build your own Categories & Projects list
* Sort time entries
* Search time entries
* Separate Expenses field for recording additional time-related expenses
* Export & print time entries
* Extensive editing controls in one easy-to-use window
* Marked and unmark time entries by category and/or project
* Set Time and Money budgets
* Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, and Restart time entries
* Record time in increments of 1, 6, 15, 30 minutes, or 100ths of a minute.
* Supports Stationery Pad
* A complete user's manual
* And much more...
Notes
* TimeTracker requires System 7 or greater.
* Version 2.9 does not have any time-tracking limitations on the
unregistered version (previous versions had a limitation).
http://aloha.net/~mauisw
[Archived as /info-mac/data/time-tracker-29.hqx; 534K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:24 -0500
From: (Miltos Manetas)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Tiramolla
Tiramolla (For Macintosh)
Tiramolla is an elastic man. He is a computer hero. Here, you get a
Tiramolla animation where he makes collegamenti (links).
To see Tiramolla you need QuickTime=81 installed. Check also for Output and
Whoops.
It's free.
Miltos Manetas
235 Berry str 11211 Brooklyn NY USA
tel/fax: 718 / 3888789
WWW pages : http://www.planet.it/freewww/captor/
[Archived as /info-mac/art/tiramolla.hqx; 104K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:18 -0500
From: (nightshade)[email protected]
Subject: [*] version 1.1 of EV Credit Hack
a rescompare patch that will add over 2 billion credits to your pilot file.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/ev-credit-hack-11.hqx; 41K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 20:30:25 -0500
From: (Miltos Manetas)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Whoops
=46or Macintosh
Whoops is a no-ware I made for Macintosh. Just click it twice to start and
twice to stop. You need QuickTime=81 installed.
Its for free. If you like Whoops look also for Output 1.0 and Tiramolla.
Miltos Manetas
235 Berry str 11211 Brooklyn NY USA
tel/fax: 718/3888789
[Archived as /info-mac/app/whoops.hqx; 15K]
------------------------------
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 20:29:28 -0500
From: (Eric Long)[email protected]
Subject: [*] XTimer 194
No timer tracks like XTimer! Automatic FreePPP/MacPPP tracking. Open/Close
PPP connections. Automatic AOL & CompuServe tracking-- and NOW TRACKS WITH
EMAILER! Automatic Rate and Log management. Detailed Session Logging.
Auto-Launcher. Localizable formatting. And Much more! This is the online
time & expense management utility to have! Powerful & versatile. Needs Sys
7. Compatible with older Macs. Shareware $15 (Kagi Available)
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/x-timer-194.hqx; 364K]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 18:09:37 -0500
From: (Maui Software)[email protected]
Subject: [*] Yank 1.3
Yank is a $15 shareware application that does two things:
1) Uninstalls an application and files created by the application by moving
them to the Trash.
2) Cleans up your Preferences folder by moving outdated files to the Trash.
Nothing is deleted - all files are moved to the Trash. Open the Trash
folder and watch those unneeded files pile up! If you want to replace the
files, click on them, and select "Put Away" from the File menu (command-Y).
Yank is a fat-binary application, which means it runs in native mode on a
Power Macs and 68K Macs. System 7 is required.
=46or more information, please see the files in the User's Manual folder.
New for version 1.3:
* Clean Up Prefs folder:
=88 choose a minimum size and/or last modified date
* Uninstall:
=88 Jump to the next volume
* PowerMac code compiled with the optimizer on (executes faster now).
http://aloha.net/~mauisw
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/yank-13.hqx; 86K]
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 21:54:30 -0500
From: [email protected] (Gib Henry)
Subject: (Q) Seeking function-key utility
> Date: Fri, 23 Aug 1996 11:38:45 -0500
> From: [email protected] (Morethanone Kalar)
>
> Here I sit with a keyboard full of unused function keys.
> Yet I still have to press command-W to close a file, pull down a menu
> for Save-As, command-F for Find, and so on.
>
> Fumbling for two keys for common operations.
> All these scratchpads under the function keys, staring blankly.
>
> Looking for a shareware, not an overpriced Swiss Army Knife, not
> ResEdit advice. It would intercept function key-strokes and decode them
> into common system menu functions. Wouldn't hurt if it could be
> customized for individual apps.
>
> Does such a creature exist? If not, what is THE book on AppleScripting?
Yes: KeyQuencer; v.1 was $10 shareware; v.2 is ($30?) commercial. Try for
info: mailto:[email protected] (Binary Software sales); if that doesn't
work, try the author, mailto:[email protected] (Alessandro Levi Montalcini).
I suspect v.1 will do what you want; v.2 has a LOT of newer bells and
whistles. Take your pick.
Disclaimer: I'm just a satisfied registered user of v.1; no other
connection with the author or publisher.
Hope this helps. Cheers!
--
Gib Henry
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 16:44:08 -0400
From: Ed Baranoski
Subject: [Q] Emacs-like keyboard customization for MS Word?
I split my time between Unix and Mac-based systems. My choice of text
editors is biased towards Unix versions of Emacs or the very similar
Macintosh-based Alpha from Pete Keleher. I have been using Microsoft
Word 6.0 on the Mac, and would like to know if anyone has bothered to
customize MS Word's shortcut keyboard mapping so that all of those
lovely control characters I use in Emacs would be available to me in
Word. (Whenever possible, I'd prefer that computers adapt to me
rather than me adapt to them.)
--
[email protected]
Ed Baranoski
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA 02173
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 17:21:59 -0800
From: [email protected] (Chemistry Dept.)
Subject: Apple free gifts
Nope...I do not like mouse pads. They seem to grab on to dirt and never
let it go. I just keep cleaning my desk and everything works fine. I
guess if I wanted a mousepad I could use 1 of the 6 MacWorlds I received
.------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 09:47:06 -0700
From: [email protected] (David Ryeburn)
Subject: AppleShare 3.6.2
This past week I updated three System 7.5.3 machines (a Quadra, a non-PCI
PowerMac, and a PCI PowerMac) from AppleShare 3.6.1b to 3.6.2. In each case
Dr. Norton objected afterwards that the bundle bit was incorrectly turned
off. Inspection of the AppleShare file inside the Installer folder shows
that the bundle bit there is on, so the dirty work was done by the
Installer itself.
This is not the first time that an Apple Installer has gotten the bundle
bit wrong. If I remember correctly, about a year ago Network Software
Installer 1.5.1 turned the System file bundle bit off, with interesting
consequences.
David Ryeburn
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C., Canada V5A 1S6
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 21:04:15 -0500 (EST)
From: "Don't Panic!"
Subject: Arachnid
Dear Digest Readers,
I tried downloading Arachnid (web page editor) from
ftp://newton.uiowa.edu/pub/arachnid/Ara ... ll.sea.hqx
Is it still there?
Also, all the mirror sites the web page points to have old versions of
Arachnid. According to the front page of Arachnid a version 1.9 of Arachnid
is lurking somewhere on the Net, but none of the mirror sites appear to have
it (the latest version on the mirror sites is 1.6b). If somebody knows where
I can get it, or can tell me if they have version 1.9, I'd like to try it.
Please before e-mailing me any attachments, confirm with me that my site is
ready to take it.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 16:26:28 +0100
From: [email protected] (tom hawkins)
Subject: Bug in Mac Easy Open or Stuffit Expander?
I wrote:
>Has anyone else seen the following, which I've noticed on four different
>Macs >running British System 7.5.3 (either installed from 7.5.3 CD or from
>7.5 plus >Update 2.0)...?
I've had replies from several people who are experiencing the same problem
with various versions of System 7.5, US and non-US (guessing from email
addresses, that is). However, I've discovered it's not unique to Stuffit
Expander: since posting, I've noticed the same thing happen with some
AppleScripts (ones which copy files seem to bring it on). I haven't tried
Expander 4.02 which some people mentioned is being distributed with
Netscape 3.0, as it's not on the info-mac archive or Aladdin's website yet;
one reply said this fixed the problem while another said it didn't. :-/
Anyway, I'll drop Aladdin a note and see what they say.
(For anyone who missed my original Info-Mac posting, I'm experiencing a bug
where a .sit file which has just been expanded remains selected when I
single-click another file in the same window. This only seems to occur when
Mac Easy Open is active, and I don't remember seeing it before I got
Expander 4.01.)
Tom Hawkins Dept. of Biochemistry, Imperial College, London SW7 2AY, UK
[email protected] Phone +44 (0)171 589 5111 ext 55194 Fax +44 (0)171 594 5207
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 14:51:44 -0600
From: Erkuan Zhong
Subject: Circuit Analysis Program
Do anyone know any circuit analysis program that is designed for PowerMac?
Pspice is a fine program, but doesn't work with my PowerMac. I am not
interesting in some kind of software emulation program, it's way too
slow.
Thanks
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 16:57:17 -0800
From: Neill Kramer
Subject: CYBERPUPPY UNLEASHES FIRST INTERNET "KID BROWSER"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CYBERPUPPY UNLEASHES FIRST INTERNET "KID BROWSER"
MENLO PARK, CA.--August 16, 1996--CyberPuppy Software, makers of the
CODIE award-winning product Monstrous Media Kit (formerly Kid's
Studio), is breaking new ground by releasing the first Internet browser
for kids, called PigMail.
While most browsers concentrate on rendering pages of data to the user,
PigMail's focus is on the visualization of other kids. "We knew there
was a problem among young and novice users in terms of being able to
find people on the Internet," says president Neill Kramer. "We=B9ve
solved the problem by designing an interface that can support thousands
of users simultaneously, under low-bandwidth connections," says Kramer.
The revolutionary on-line exploration and communication system is a new
kind of tool, an intriguing combination of a directory service and an
immersive environment. "It's a product that is the result of many years
of research and architectural design," says Christopher Haupt, chief
technology officer.
So what can a PigMailian do?
PigMail places the user in a compelling visual space, based on a
geographical metaphor. All of the other PigMailians are immediately
visible in the form of little dots on the surface of the continents.
>From there the user can zoom in to cities and buildings, eventually
finding like-minded individuals (and over 2,200 links to
geographically-oriented web sites). A handy magnifying lens enables the
user to explore deeper levels of the product as well.
Once a user finds someone, he or she can double-click on the person's
avatar. An ID card appears and the user can learn about the favorite
hobbies of the potential new friend, as well as email the person or
link to his or her home page.
Primary Features:
- Graphical representations of all users of the browser simultaneously.
- Communication in the form of e-mail.
- Content in the form of appropriate, geographically-oriented web
sites.
Future versions will include parental controls for email and chat.
Avatar customization, personal space construction kits, and other
modular components can be dropped into place as background downloads.
All in all, the PigMailian will have the first kid browser on the
Internet and will return to the product over and over again in order to
make new friends and discover new features of the product.
Currently, PigMail is free and is available for Macintosh computers. A
Windows version should be available by the beginning of next year.
Users can download PigMail by visiting our web site: =
http://www.cyberpuppy.com/pminfo.html
Company Information:
CyberPuppy Software Inc. was incorporated in Rochester, New York in
1992. The company's first product, Kid=B9s Studio, was released in
October of 1993 and was the first children=B9s product to have: =
- a clip-art browser (Treasure Chest) =
- Photo CD access =
- an object-oriented page architecture for multiple images, sound,
and/or text objects =
- unlimited number of sounds and images allowed per page =
- full-screen QuickTime movies
In March 1994, Kid=B9s Studio won the distinguished CODIE award for Best
School Productivity/Creativity Program from the Software Publishers
Association.
Press contact: =
Neill Kramer (415) 326-2449
email: [email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 1996 00:21:11 -0400
From: [email protected] (Daniel Lallouz)
Subject: Drive that dissappeared then reappeared a month later
Thanks to all who responded to me personally about this problem. Basically,
my drive dissappeared after not having been used in a month. It was gone
for a month, and then magically reappeared on its own.
Apparently, this has something to do with "stiction": static friction.
'cause the drive is old (and apparantly there have been problems with the
drive that came with the old II and LC series) and hadn't been used for so
long, combined with the humidity (MOntreal is VERY) humid in the summer,
the bearings fail to supply enough lubrification and the drive can stop
spinning.
The solution:
1. Let the drive come around (as did mine), although this can take a while,
if ever.
2. give the drive case a light tap, but be careful because you can damage
it at the same time.
this is also that my four-year-old drive is probably going, so it's a good
idea to back up just in case....
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 16:05:02 -0000
From: Patrick Mulvey
Subject: External Mouse & PowerBook
When I plug an external mouse into a PowerBook 520C and then restart, the
mouse will work at the correct speed for a while, but will eventually
slow down to a crawl. Any suggestions?
Thanks In Advance,
Patrick Mulvey
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 22:41:55 +0100
From: [email protected] (Thomas Kahn)
Subject: Is there a ".au" sound converter for Mac?
I'm looking for a shareware/freeware tool that can convert a sound to the
".au" format. I've tried all the sound utilities I have, but none of them
supports the ".au" file format.
The reason why I need one is because most Java applets that play a sound,
requires a sound that is stored in the ".au" sound format. Can anyone give
me a hint as to where I might find the converter program I need?
Thomas Kahn
PS. Thanks to all the kind and wise people that initialized me into the
magic world of "SCSI voodoo" DS.
[email protected]
http://www.roundhouse.se
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 13:49:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: The Silversteins
Subject: Jazz drive from USA to Europe - Voltage converter
I am planning to purchase a Jazz drive, use it in the USA and then take=20
it to Europe. I have tried to get information from Iome=FB=FBga, first from=
=20
their 1-800 number then from their technical support (with a 30 minute=20
wait) to no avail. At first I was told that I should buy a universal=20
converter, then an adapter, but when I tried to get a specific part=20
number or specifications, then it turns out that there is no information=20
to be had.
[I too have had INCREDIBLE trouble getting a response for a malfunctioning
zip drive. I put in a call to the tech assistance voice mail almost two
weeks ago with no response. Eventually had to purchase a new drive to
continue with my work. The only number where you will reach an actual
person is at their Corporate Offices. The number is listed in your
documentation. That person is a receptionist that will transfer you into
the technical assistance voice mail box. =) Good luck!--Mike]
I could use a 220 to 110 transformer but I am worried that it may not be=20
appropriate for such equipment (perhaps the frequency is also important?).
Does anyone know of a way to safely use a USA Jazz in Europe?
Does anyone know Iomega's e-mail address for technical support?
I am planning to do the same with a Global Village Teleport Platinum=20
modem. Global Village was able to give me a part number for European=20
use. If a transformer is the appropriate answer for the Jazz, would it=20
also be appropriate for the modem?
Thanks for all your help!
Michael Silverstein
Technion
[email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 16:36:23 -0500
From: "Wayne C. Morris"
Subject: New MacOS screen?
"Jon Fullmer" wrote:
>I'm just wondering if there is any way to alter the "MacOS" image that appears
>during the "march of the extensions and control panels" during startup on any
>system later than System 7.5.1. I'm certain that there must be a ResEdit
>trick to doing this, but I haven't found any information.
>
>BEFORE ANYONE DOES THIS: I am NOT interested in changing the StartupScreen
>image. There is an over-abundance of documentation on how to do this, and I'm
>not interested in changing the "Welcome to Macintosh" screen. I want to
>change the MacOS screen.
Are you aware that a StartupScreen will replace both the "Welcome to
Macintosh" AND the "MacOS" screens?
Sorry, I don't know of any way to change just the one.
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 13:20:01 -0400 (EDT)
From: IAN DAVIS
Subject: Odd problem with Word 6.0.1
Well, I sent away for the free Microsoft Empowerment Pack for the Mac CD, since
it included a free upgrade for Word from 6.0 to 6.0.1, and Internet Assistants
for Word and Excel. I haven't looked at IA Excel yet, but the IA Word is a
beta version and the disk comes with a letter suggesting I download the
final version from MS. The system software upgrade included on the disk is
not relevant for my machine so I didn't use it.
*Anyway,*, I ran the Word upgrade and installed IA Word. I have since
noticed that the button for toggling the display of the paragraph/tab markers
no longer works: the display is stuck showing the markers. Now, this is
not too much of a problem usually since I prefer having them shown anyway, but
it is a problem when editing equations etc which require the ability to turn
it off. I uninstalled IA Word thinking that might have something to do with
it (and it seems like a totally useless program anyway since it is a lousy
html editor), but that did not fix it.
So before I go back and reinstall the original Word 6.0, does anybody have
any suggestions? Is it worth keeping the 6.0.1 upgrade? Has anybody else
noticed the same problem? I am running a Performa 6300CD, 16M RAM, 32M virtual
memory, system 7.5.3.
Ian Davis [email protected]
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 96 20:14:30 UT
From: "Gaspare Calandrino"
Subject: PC to Laserwriter IIF
I can't hook up my PC to my Laserwriter IIF. I also have a Powermac 7100/66
hooked up to the printer (8pin connection). I'm trying to hook up the PC via
the R232 connection with a null modem cable, per Apple Tech Support.
Any ideas??
I've asked before and gotten no responses.
Best,
Gus Calandrino
Detroit, MI
------------------------------
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 1996 16:52:37 -0500
From: "Wayne C. Morris"
Subject: slow loading
"Prof. F.M. Hoppe" wrote:
> I have noticed within the past few months a degradation in the speed with
> which documents load on the web.
[snip]
> Or is the problem I'm experiencing a
> consequence of too many people and too limited a bandwidth for all of
> us? I don't know.
> One thing remaining to try is a different computer, both Mac and Windows,
> in order not to rule out my Mac.
> Oh, by the way. My 2GB hard drive is nearly full, in case that could
Web access speed varies a LOT. Sometimes I get close to 3K/second, other
times I'm lucky if I get 300 bytes/second. It depends on your ISP, the
machine you're trying to connect to, the time of day, ... Mostly it's just
a bandwidth problem, too many people trying to access the same machine at
the same time, or too much traffic along the path between your machine and
the machine you're talking to.
If your ISP has a proxy server, you might try configuring your web browser
to use it. It can make a big difference in some cases.
And if all else fails, turn off the "auto-load images" option in your
browser, so that you don't have to wait for all the graphics to be
downloaded.
------------------------------
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 1996 15:01:33 +0100
From: [email protected] (Jay Lee)
Subject: small alarmclock with message
Can anyone tell me if there's a small (in size) alarmclock with the
option to show a message & a sound to tell me that I've got to do
something?
I don't want a scheduler, journal or dairy program that takes hundreds
of kilobytes. Just a small alarmclock.
Jay Lee (Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands)
[email protected]
->I have been having the same problem with an expanding system 7.5.3.
->
->Over the last two days it has gone from 10,400K of RAM to 11,800K. I made
->no changes in c-devs or extensions, and my Netscape 3.0 caches to RAM disk.
->Last night, I had to reboot (Netscape freeze...will those ever stop?), and
->suddenly found my PowerMac 7100/66 was utterly crawling. When I checked the
->"About this Macintosh," my system was eating over 13,000K! What's the story
->here?
->
Hell, my syseetm eats up 15-16 Meg of RAM! And I don't even have
GX or QuickDraw 3d installed! Of course, it uses about 2Meg on some
background-only processes line NetPresentz, but still...
Mike.
------------------------------
Date: Mon, 26 Aug 1996 23:24:32 +0000
From: Allan Hunter
Subject: The Secret Fate of your missing MacWorld gift issues
I can see how frustrating and annoying it must be to those of you who
sent in your cards to Apple but never got your freebie copies of
MacWorld.
Just to set your minds at rest, what happened to your free issues is
that they sent them to me instead
I bought my PowerMac about a year and a half ago and sent in my card.
There were a couple of months after that with no free magazines
arriving, but then they began to come. Three months went by, with an
issue of MacWorld arriving for each, the last accompanied by dire
warnings that this would be my last issue and I should take up their
offer of a cheap subscription fee, which I did not do. Fourth month
comes and hey, another free MacWorld. Fifth and sixth months, likewise,
and ANOTHER notice that this will be my last free MacWorld and wouldn't
I like to subscribe at the low low price?
Next month came and I didn't see a MacWorld in my mailbox, so I bought
one from the news stand. Came home and found another copy in my mailbox
waiting for me after all.
By the time they finally quit arriving, I'd received 13 months of free
magazines. Go figure!!??
-Allan Hunter
--------------------------------
--Info-Mac-Digest--
End of Info-Mac Digest
******************************