Info-Mac 4/Info_Mac IV CD-ROM (Pacific HiTech Inc.)(August 1994).iso/Periodicals/InfoMac Digest volume 12/infomacv12-060.txt

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 94 21:59:41 PDT
From: The Info-Mac Moderators <[e-mail]>
Reply-To: [e-mail]
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V12 #60
To: info-mac-list


Info-Mac Digest             Sat, 16 Apr 94       Volume 12 : Issue 60

Today's Topics:

      [!] Messages lost
      [*] AfterDark - flame module (screen saver)
      [*] BatteryMinder1.0; a PowerBook battery utility
      [*] Big Note Music Speller 1.1. educational software for Kids
      [*] BioFlix 1.0 Demo; cell and molecular biology instruction
      [*] calculator-ii-124; a color multi-function calculator
      [*] cron-100; a cron dameon for the Mac
      [*] csmp-digest-v3-014
      [*] csmp-digest-v3-015
      [*] Cyber v1.1; an AfterDark screen saver module
      [*] Dolch Sight Words Game.sea educational software for kids
      [*] Find This Missing Word 1.2 .sea educational software for kids
      [*] GLMStat 1.1.0; statistical analysis of linear models
      [*] heritage100; a geneology database
      [*] hermes-ii-mailinglist-Issue-1
      [*] Hide Folders 1.0
      [*] IconBOSS 1.0.1; a shareware icon editing program
      [*] JCONV-DD ver.1.6.3; a JIS<->SJIS<->EUC converter
      [*] MacEKG Updaters; a hardware diagnostic utility
      [*] Menu Events 1.1.1; scripting access to other app's menus
      [*] Menu Grabber 1.1.1; direct access to applications
      [*] NotifyMail 2.2.5; notifies when new SMTP mail arrives
      [*] Oxyd 3.6; a game
      [*] Patterns-4-Us; 77 desktop textures
      [*] Periodic Table; a HyperCard stack full of elements
      [*] PHOTON '94 - 1.1; a Teletimes photography contest
      [*] PreVersion 1.1.1; version monitoring utility
      [*] S-Tool1.2; a keyboard wedge program
      [*] Talking Fraction Teacher.sea educational software for kids
      [*] Talking Rhythm Teacher v1.sea educational software for kids
      [*] Tax FKEY 1.0 -- adds tax to a number in clipboard
      [*] The Math Factory v1.1.sea educational software for kids
      [*] The Talking Alphabet 2.6.sea educational software for kids
      [*] Turkish Fonts Package
      [*] Unscramble 1.2 sea. educational software for kids
      'Free to use' clip art and images
      400K disks & Quadra 840AV?
      [Q] Can SLIPped Mac forward IP packets?
      App to produce railroad diagrams? (R)
      ARA over MacTCP [Q]
      BinHex and IBM's
      Bookends Plus vs. TouchBase Pro
      CDROM Encyclopedias?
      Clarisworks updater (Q)
      Dead HD20 in my SE. Advice?
      DECLaser 1152
      Disk cache settings (fwd)
      DOS/Mac Backup
      F/A-18 Hornet On Ara
      FaxSTF Updater version confusion
      Finder Icons from PICTs?
      FTPd Virus: False Alert!
      Hold your (Trojan) Horses! (2 msgs)
      How to unstuff Mystique files?
      ImageWriter print spoolers under System 7
      Info-Mac Digest V12 #55
      InfoBrowser 2.8.1
      Init limits (C)
      irc clients (2 msgs)
      IW2 Print Spooler for System 7
      Keep Your Hands Off
      Latest version of Serial Tool?
      looking for a typewriter-teaching program
      Macintosh METAFONT is public domain
      MacLCIII programmer's keys for restart and interrupt (S)
      Maven, CU-SeeMe
      Michael Spindler's nickname ?
      MO Drives, Macs and PC's
      Nisus and 32-bit addressing
      PB through airport security file?
      PowerBook SCSI Disconnects
      PowerMac and Pathworks
      PPP vs SLIP (C)
      Problems: PhoneNet Connection & HP Laserjet 4ML
      QuickTime mail lists ?
      Reflection 3+. Whats the newest version ?
      Seeking better terminal and modem tools [A]
      Serial Port Resetting Question
      SLIP and PPP
      Slow FileSharing startup
      STF3.0 problem
      Syquest 270's
      To 300i or 300+, that's the question!
      Trace Route
      What's the deal with File Sharing? (R)
      Where In the World Is Carmen ... Deluxe Version (Mac)
      Windows sumex and Info-Mac
      WordMac List: Does it still exist?

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 18:45:54 PDT
From: The Moderators <[e-mail]>
Subject: [!] Messages lost

Due to an unfortunate 'rm *', some of the messages mailed to info-mac and
info-mac-request at the start of the week were lost. Please mail them again
if you don't think they've been handled after a few days.

Bill

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 15:17:59 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: [*] AfterDark - flame module (screen saver)

    This is an AfterDark screensaver module based on the
    xlock "flame" module.  For those who have not seen
    it - flame is a "recursive fractal flames" module.

    This works with multiple monitors - and even works
    on B&W Macs (tested on my 6 son's Mac Plus).

    It's postcard-ware - like it? send a postcard to my son.
    See the about box for details.

    - joe

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/ad/flame-ad.hqx; 23K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:22:51 -0500
From: [e-mail]
Subject: [*] BatteryMinder1.0; a PowerBook battery utility

BatteryMinder 1.0

BatteryMinder is a tiny program that helps you predict how much time you
have left on your PowerBook battery. It allows you to toggle Appletalk and
Sound with convenient buttons in its unobtrusive little window and is smart
enough to optionally turn Appletalk OFF when it is run and back ON when
quit. This makes Appletalk always load at startup if you put the program
into your Startup folder. Double-clicking BatteryMinder's window puts your
PowerBook to sleep.

It also has the added benefit of being entirely free!

Written by Randall Voth, copyright C 1994
(e-mail c/o [e-mail])

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/battery-minder-10.hqx; 15K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 09:30:54 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] Big Note Music Speller 1.1. educational software for Kids

[Archived as /info-mac/game/big-note-music-speller-11.hqx; 402K]

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Date: 13 Apr 1994 15:38:29 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Blaha)
Subject: [*] BioFlix 1.0 Demo; cell and molecular biology instruction

    BioFlix 1.0 Demo.sea.hqx is a self extracting program which
 demonstrates the BioFlix software package.  This package is a stand alone
 interactive multimedia application developed using MacroMind Director to
 teach advanced high school, and undergraduate college students the complex
 principles of cell and molecular biology.  Version 1.0 of BioFlix uses
 quicktime movies, text, and 3-D renderings to cover the molecular
 rearrangements found in glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the
 electron transport chain.  It also contains an introduction which
 reviews ATP structure, delta G, driving force, reaction favorability,
 and reaction coupling.  System requirements for this demo are a Macintosh
 with the following:  8 bit color, 32 bit color quickdraw, system 6.0.5
 or higher, 2 megs of free RAM, Quicktime system init, 13" color monitor
 or larger.

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/bio-flix-10-demo.hqx; 947K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 07:51:24 -0700
From: Joe Cicinelli <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] calculator-ii-124; a color multi-function calculator

Calculator II v1.24
Copyright (C)1991-94. Joe Cicinelli.

Purpose:
Calculator II is a pleasant looking color multi-function calculator
that runs as an application under system 6.x or System 7.  The calculator was
written as an application to be run under MultiFinder or System 7 alongside
other applications.  It improves on AppleUs original calculator by adding
trigonometric functions, functions for base 10 and natural logorithms and their
inverses, hex-to-decimal and decimal-to-hex conversion, a percent
increase/decrease key, a memory function for storing values across uses of the
program, and all of these functions can be invoked by using the F-Keys on the
Apple Extended keyboard (F5 - F15).  The calculator also allows users to
correct
trailing digits of values entered on the display of the calculator through the
use of a backspace key.  A Ticker Tape is also provided to display the results
of past calculations.  Balloon help and general information about the program
is
available under either the Help menu under System 6.x or the Balloon Help menu
under System 7.  This software is being distributed as FREEware so give it a
try
and let me know what you think!

This version of the calculator contains several bug fixes and enhancements:
-Fixed a error when calculating 0!.  It now returns the correct value of 1
instead of ERROR.
- Fixed a highlighting bug associated with the use of the
enter key.
- Fixed a bug which allowed the user to backspace until the calculatorUs
display was empty.
- Fixed a scrolling bug in the Help window.
-Calculator now once again remembers its tape window size as well as position
(This feature broke under version 1.23).
- Added a preference for entering HEX values as lowercase.
- Changed U.S. mailing address.
- Recompiled under Symantec C++ v7.0.

[Archived as /info-mac/app/calculator-ii-124.hqx; 74K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 00:17:10 EDT
From: [e-mail] (Mark Malson)
Subject: [*] cron-100; a cron dameon for the Mac

This is Cron 1.00, utility similar to the UNIX cron program. It
launches applications and/or documents for you at the time,
times, or periods you specify. Requires System 7. Balloon help.
Free, $2 donation requested but not required.

Mark Malson
Internet: [e-mail]
CIS: [71561,1313]

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/marks-cron-100.hqx; 44K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 10:37:41 MET DST
From: [e-mail] (Francois Pottier)
Subject: [*] csmp-digest-v3-014

C.S.M.P. Digest             Thu, 14 Apr 94       Volume 3 : Issue 14

Today's Topics:

    Anyone have code to convert Styled Text to RTF
    AppMaker and Prograph Questions
    CW: Templates, Exceptions, ASLM, Operator Overloading, etc?
    Circuit Simulator's
    CodeWarrior Environment
    Detecting AV Macs
    Need info on easy installers.
    Powerbooks, VBL tasks, and slots(?)
    QuickDraw GX flame
    Real time texture mapping..


The Comp.Sys.Mac.Programmer Digest is moderated by Francois Pottier
([e-mail]).

[Archived as /info-mac/per/csmp/csmp-v3-014.txt; 76K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 94 15:19:50 MET DST
From: [e-mail] (Francois Pottier)
Subject: [*] csmp-digest-v3-015

C.S.M.P. Digest             Sat, 16 Apr 94       Volume 3 : Issue 15

Today's Topics:

    Accepting aliased folders-disks via Drag Manager?
    Anybody know the FULL definition of a Region?
    But is it a DA?
    How do you direct CD-ROM drive using system commands?
    How do you get a copyright?
    Print Manager question.
    Sending AppleEvents from AppleScript?
    Trouble with 'WIND's and window staggering
    When-Where WWDC '94 ?
    Where is DropShell?
    double click?


The Comp.Sys.Mac.Programmer Digest is moderated by Francois Pottier
([e-mail]).

[Archived as /info-mac/per/csmp/csmp-v3-015.txt; 64K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 16:46:41 -0700 (MDT)
From: [e-mail] (Carol Cantrell)
Subject: [*] Cyber v1.1; an AfterDark screen saver module

Cyber-1-1.cpt.hqx

Cyber is a screen saver for After Dark which features a small cybertank which
engages in an unrelenting effort to clear geometric objects from the screen.
It gets kind of hypnotizing after a while.  Features 16-bit color graphics,
sound, and a spiffy icon!  (Requires After Dark, 32-bit QuickDraw.)

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/ad/cyber-11-ad.hqx; 89K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 09:40:52 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] Dolch Sight Words Game.sea educational software for kids

Dolch Sight Word Game v1.0
Copyright 1994
By David Bagno

    The Dolch Sight Word Games is a sight word game based on the famous
Dolch sight word lists!   You will be able to select from among the
different levels:  Pre-Primer, Primer, First Grade, Second Grade, Third
Grade, ect..  There are also bonus lists included: The Sounds of A, The
Sounds of E, The Sounds of I even a list for customized words.  Users will
be able to type or paste their own personalized sight words in quickly and
easily.  Exciting colors, sound and speech make it a great attraction and
fun for Kids!

    Simple users interface big text and font sizes make it perfect for
the learning disabled or small children.    Young children or disabled
students who can't use the mouse, can just press a number key  from 1 to
6.

     This program uses Apple's new Speech Manager, so the articulation
will be authentic!  To order and hear Speech Manager cal1-800-MAC-YACK.
You can also use MacinTalk 1.5 which can be downloaded from America Online
KEYWORDS BASELINE TAKING MOOSE MACINTALK 1.5

    The Dolch Sight Word Game is a gift to you from Educational
Computer Resources.  It is absolutely free, just download it and Enjoy!
This program requires 600K Free Ram Color or BW system 6.07 to 7.1

[Archived as /info-mac/game/dolch-sight-words-10.hqx; 253K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 09:47:11 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] Find This Missing Word 1.2 .sea educational software for kids

Find The Missing Word v1.2
By David Bagno
Copyright 1993

     Find The Missing Word is a reading and vocabulary  teaching game.  The
player will be asked and shown a sentence with a missing word.  The student
must click on the best of 3 answers.

 Example:
      I go to school on a ______?
    1-bus   2-plane   3-boat
 Example
      I have ______ hands.
    1-three   2-one   3-two

There are 6 different sentence list to choose and build from.  Just type or
paste  your personalized sentences into the list.  The program will set
everything up for you.  Follow the balloon help.   This is a great tool for
teaches and parents.

   This program needs either Speech Manager or an  updated version of
Macintalk 1.5 which can be downloaded on America Online  Keywords BASELINE
under Talking Moose.  This updated version of Macintalk 1.5 will work fine
with the new  Macs and system 7.   Toggle  between Speech Manager or
Macintalk 1.5 in the "Talk Setup" Dialog box.

  This version is fully functioning except that only registered users will
be able to add personalized sentences and change lists.  Though, a generous
supply of sentences comes with this  version.  To get the unlocking code
please send $15.00 Shareware Fee with E-Mail address payable to David Bagno
at:

Educational Computer Resources
PO Box 312
Lake Grove NY 11755
[phone]

Thanks
Dave Bagno

[Archived as /info-mac/game/find-the-missing-word-12.hqx; 257K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 14:11:49 +1000
From: Ken Beath <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] GLMStat 1.1.0; statistical analysis of linear models

GLMStat is a statistical program for analysing generalised linear models.
It provides  a macintosh interface but otherwise operates in a similar
fashion to GLIM but with less features (most of which you probably won't
miss). Features of GLMStat are
  - spreadsheet style data entry
  - Normal, Poisson, Binomial and Gamma models with appropriate links and
    specification of convergence parameters
  - Scatter and Residual plots
  - Output of deviance, parameter estimates, residuals and parameter
    correlations
  - Saving of data files complete with all model specifications.
  - printing of data, graph and results.
  - Online Help (under the apple menu) unfortunately there is currently no
    other documentation.
  - includes example data files for most examples in two of the texts.

The programme is shareware. Further details in "read me" file.
Unregistered copies are initially fully functional but after 31st
August 1994 the Calculate and Transform commands are disabled and there is
a short delay after each FIT operation with a reminder that
the programme is unregistered.

This version of GLMStat has the following changes
  - Added Calculate command
  - Individual selection of graph windows
  - Fixed bug in display of very large correlation matrices
  - Fixed bug in fitting of models with very large (>250) number of parameters
  - Fixed bug causing incorrect number of points to be graphed if
      no of rows of data changed
  - More cosmetic improvements

Ken Beath
[e-mail]

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/glm-stat-110.hqx; 224K]

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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 94 08:05:29 PDT
From: Tom Grandine [phone] <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] heritage100; a geneology database

This application is a genealogy and family history database
application.  It currently supports free format biographical
information and can display digitized photographs of relatives.
It comes complete with documentation and a sample database of Tudor
kings and queens.

[Archived as /info-mac/app/heritage-100.hqx; 638K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 94 13:05 EDT
From: [e-mail] (Michael Krause)
Subject: [*] hermes-ii-mailinglist-Issue-1

Hermes BBS mailing list, by Michael Krause
A weekly publication!
April 16, Issue #1...

Preface:

    Hello everyone, this is the first organized issue of the Hermes II
mailing list.

    First things first, no Lloyd-bashing in this list. The reason is
simple, I don't want         to see anyone have their access to the support
BBS burned because of this list.

    So, back to what I was saying, this is the first week's issue.
Everyone, please submit your Hermes' tips. There isn't really much traffic
with the list, and *I* want to see it raise.

    I need people to help me get new sysops on the mailing list, so
post messages to Hermes_Sysops (on Fido backbone), comp.sys.mac.comm,
alt.bbs, and other conferences informing them of the list, and making sure
all new members send applications to [e-mail]. I
give thanks to all that help out.

    Finally, I admit, I haven't spent much time with the list. But not
to worry, I will soon. I am publishing the yearly book (not yearbook, but a
literary book of 100 pages or so) for my school right now, so I am plagued
with busy-ness (business as they call it) lately.

    This is the first issue, so enjoy reading, and send all comments
and suggestions to me. ([e-mail] - check tag in
the back for more info...)

[Archived as /info-mac/per/hermes-ii-mailing-list-001.txt; 15K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 17:19:48 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Jochen Pier)
Subject: [*] Hide Folders 1.0

Hide Folders is a little drag and drop utility, which can hide your
folders. If you want to show them again, you have to type in a password.
That's it. (Read the documentation for further details...)

Oh, by the way - it's great, so you'll be happy if you download it - really! :)

  thanks

      Jochen

P.S: Because it's postcardware, it's really cheap too!! :-)

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/hide-folders-10.hqx; 40K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 14:23:46 -0500
From: "David S. Lee" <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] IconBOSS 1.0.1; a shareware icon editing program

IconBOSS is a shareware icon editing program.

[Archived as /info-mac/grf/util/icon-boss-101.hqx; 70K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 0:06:52 -0400 (EDT)
From: Natsu Sakimura <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] JCONV-DD ver.1.6.3; a JIS<->SJIS<->EUC converter

JCONV-DD -- a JIS<->SJIS<->EUC converter
FILE: JCONV-DD
ver.: 1.6.3
Type: Application
Author: Natsu Sakimura
Date: 1994.03.27
System Requirement: System 7.0 or later
Distribution: Donateware

Description:

    JCONV-DD is a drag & drop application which performs
    the conversion of JIS, SJIS and EUC files. It
    auto-detects the encoding scheme of the file which was
    dropped.
    JCONV-DD allows the default output code and EOL
    characters settings for each of New-JIS, Shift-JIS,
    EUC input files so that users do not need to specify
    neither input nor output code nor the EOL characters
    once the default has been set.

New In This Version:

    Fixed the bug which caused the loss of ascii
     characters in SJIS->SJIS conversion.
    Added a check box in the prefs dialog to allow
     choice between ESC(B and ESC(J in the output
     New & Old JIS file.
    Added a check box in the prefs dialog to allow
     choice between new file generation or in place
     conversion.
    Changed the finder help balloon to use styled text.
    Fixed the bug so that now the progress bar is
     displayed properly on a B/W monitor.

[Archived as /info-mac/text/jconv-dd-163.hqx; 54K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:28:55 -0500
From: David Roessli <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] MacEKG Updaters; a hardware diagnostic utility

You'll find enclosed MacEKG updaters (2.0.x -> 2.0.6x and 2.0.6->2.0.7) as
well as MacEKG Access v1.3 and a complete Machine Folder for v2.0.6x (only).

A couple of words: I went looking for these updates around the world without
success, and finally found them on AOL while using a demo pack (I'm
registered now).

- Please note that version 2.0.6x is serialised. Users like me who own
non-serialised version (2.0.3 e.g) should the enclosed ReadMe file, Micromat
can email them a serial number provided they registered with them.

- The 2.0.7 pre-release version doesn't work with the previous Machine
Folder.

Please feel free to upload these files if you think they might interest other
macusers.

Best regard,
david

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/mac-ekg-206-to-207-updt.hqx; 151K]
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/mac-ekg-206x-machine-folder.hqx; 56K]
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/mac-ekg-20x-to-206x-updt.hqx; 393K]
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/mac-ekg-access-13.hqx; 10K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 02:32:10 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Ross Brown)
Subject: [*] Menu Events 1.1.1; scripting access to other app's menus

Menu Events 1.1.1

This system extension bridges the gap between scripting
applications and the vast number of non-scriptable
applications.  It makes most, but not all, applications
controllable through their menu commands, using program
linking (Apple events).

Any script, or any program equipped to send Menu events, can
query and execute the menu commands of any compatible
application on any Macintosh on the network.

Version 1.1.1 adds an AppleScript scripting addition ('osax')
and a sample script that shows you how to control an application
through its menus.

This program is part of the AWOL Utilities 1.1.1 package,
which includes the following programs:  Virtual Desktop 1.7,
Maybe 1.3, Help on Wheels 1.1 (and HoW Developer's Kit 1.1),
PictPocket 1.1, Menu Events 1.1.1, and Menu Grabber 1.1.1.
All of them are free, and Copyright (c) 1994 Ross Brown.

Ross Brown
AWOL Software Productions
[e-mail]

[Archived as /info-mac/dev/menu-events-111.hqx; 48K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 02:33:00 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Ross Brown)
Subject: [*] Menu Grabber 1.1.1; direct access to applications

Menu Grabber 1.1.1

A fascinating illustration of the power of Menu Events, Menu
Grabber lets you pick an application from any Macintosh on the
network, and presents an identical copy of its menu bar on
your screen (but in bright red and white-on-black, just so you
realize what you might be getting into).  While grabbing an
application, you can pull down a menu or use a keyboard
equivalent to simulate the same action on the target
application.  MENU EVENTS IS A SEPARATE ARCHIVE, NOT PART OF
THIS ARCHIVE.

This application can be useful in network management, and to
people like me who sometimes forget to close a needed document
before leaving the office.

This program is part of the AWOL Utilities 1.1.1 package,
which includes the following programs:  Virtual Desktop 1.7,
Maybe 1.3, Help on Wheels 1.1 (and HoW Developer's Kit 1.1),
PictPocket 1.1, Menu Events 1.1.1, and Menu Grabber 1.1.1.
All of them are free, and Copyright (c) 1994 Ross Brown.

Ross Brown
AWOL Software Productions
[e-mail]

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/menu-grabber-111.hqx; 60K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:43:50 -0700
From: [e-mail] (Scott Gruby)
Subject: [*] NotifyMail 2.2.5; notifies when new SMTP mail arrives

NotifyMail is a system extension that listens for a finger connection. When
it receives the connection (for the appropriate user), it will notify you
of new email. This can be done by having Eudora check your mail, display a
dialog box, play a sound, or run any file. This file could be an
AppleScript applet. If you aren't using Eudora and your email package is
scriptable, you can use NotifyMail to have it automatically check for mail.

System Requirements: System 7.0.0 or higher, MacTCP 1.1 or higher, Eudora 1.4
or higher (optional), a static IP address, POP account on a UNIX or VMS
machine.

NotifyMail is distributed as shareware. Please see the documentation
for more instructions.

Changes/Enhancements from 2.1.0
-Added option to launch any file when new mail arrives (such as an
AppleScript applet).
-Bug has been fixed causing crashes on PowerMacs
-No longer crashes when dialog box is displayed (sometimes this happened)
-Fixed conflict between BeHierarchic and Configure NotifyMail
-Added full online help for Configure NotifyMail
-Added variables to plan files, i.e. current time is:, etc.
-Changed about box and it now displays registration number in case you lose
it.

Note: the preferences from eariler versions are NOT compatible with 2.2.5.
Please delete your old preferences file before installing.

The latest version of NotifyMail can always be found via anonymous ftp to
ftp.hmc.edu in the /pub/mac directory.

Scott Gruby
[e-mail]

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/net/notify-mail-225.hqx; 86K]

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Date: 13 Apr 1994 18:06:23 -0000
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Simpson)
Subject: [*] Oxyd 3.6; a game

If you don't want to download Oxyd*, send $10 to:
The Great MacHouse
P.O. Box 3160,
Wheelers Hill, Vic 3150

We accept Cheques, Visa, Mastercard and Bankcard.
We will send you the full Oxyd* disk.
The Oxyd* Book can be purchased for $69 from us or contact your nearest Apple
reseller. Oxyd*magnum! can be also purchased for $79.

Oxyd* Version 3.6

 Oxyd* is a challenge in science and exploration requiring manual dexterity
and creative problem solving skills. Using the mouse, a marble is guided
through 100 elaborate single player landscapes and an additional 100 daul
player landscapes. Here the player encounters intricate puzzles, quicksand,
friction, gravity, magnetism, electricity, lasers, prisms, mirrors, concave
and convex surfaces, varying surface textures and many other aspects of the
physical world. Shovels, hammers, swords, keys, extra marbles, dynamite and
other magic items may be picked up along the way by rolling the marble over
them. These items may help solve the puzzles presented in Oxyd*, but that's
for the player to find out...To play the entire game (100 single & 100 daul
player landscapes) beyond level 10 you will need the Oxyd* 1 GE Book which
you can buy for $69.

Good luck at mastering Oxyd!

[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/oxyd-36.hqx; 953K]

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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 1994 23:05:21 -0600
From: [e-mail] (Jay Boersma)
Subject: [*] Patterns-4-Us; 77 desktop textures

P a t t e r n s - 4 - U s

This is Patterns-4-Us, a collection of 77 ppat resources to install on your
Mac, beautify your desktop, and generally make your life richer and more
meaningful (though this latter part isn't guaranteed).

Included in the README are clear instructions for installing ppats using
ResEdit.

Jay Boersma
[e-mail]

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/grf/patterns-for-us.hqx; 143K]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 14:27:51 -0500
From: Peter J Giotta <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] Periodic Table; a HyperCard stack full of elements

My second upload, hopefully I've got this down now!!!
Description:
Demo. The definitive periodic table. Ton of (including historical) info
on each element. Shareware, missing some elements.
.........Pete Giotta

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/historical-periodic-table-hc.hqx; 160K]

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Date: Tue, 12 Apr 1994 22:32:50 -0700
From: [e-mail] (Ian Wojtowicz)
Subject: [*] PHOTON '94 - 1.1; a Teletimes photography contest

THE FIRST ANNUAL INTERNET PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
P   H   O   T   O   N           1   9   9   4

[This updated version includes corrected FTP information.  --isl]

[Archived as /info-mac/info/nms/teletimes-photon-94-11.txt; 5K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:34:40 -0500
From: [e-mail] (John Rethorst)
Subject: [*] PreVersion 1.1.1; version monitoring utility

I see version 1.0 of the control panel "Pre Version" around FTP sites, but
not this significant upgrade, v. 1.1.1, attached as BinHex, which I found
on AOL. $20 shareware, works flawlessly for me on system 7.1, good docs.

[PreVersion monitors version information for specified files and folders,
 I guess.  Unfortunately, I cound not read the docs as they are in MWII
 format.  --isl]

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/pre-version-111.hqx; 150K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 11:05:13 -0700
From: [e-mail] (John Curtis)
Subject: [*] S-Tool1.2; a keyboard wedge program

The S-Tool is a keyboard wedge that allows data from the serial
ports to enter directly into any open application as if it were typed.

Summary of S-Tool Features

* Reads data from serial ports directly into any application using key strokes
* Each port configured independently with its own data rate etc,
    and device parser
* Runs in the background (requires 300K memory)
* Easy to use front panel for configuring the serial ports
* Built in parser for multiple-field strings e.g. for reading bar codes
* Appends arrow key/Tab/Return for cursor control (useful in spreadsheets)
* Built in driver and parser for Sartorius balance
* Custom devices and parsers can be added via code resources
* Settings can be saved and recalled
* System 7 only (no apologies)

(S-Tool is shareware NZ$40 - somewhere around US$20)

Contact:  John Curtis - [e-mail]

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/s-tool-12.hqx; 142K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:02:19 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] Talking Fraction Teacher.sea educational software for kids

Talking Fraction Teacher v1.0
Copyright 1994
By David Bagno

    A lot of people have asked me to do a fraction program, well here
it is, The Talking Fraction Teacher 1.0!

Kids will learn:

    Adding Fractions
    Subtracting Fractions
    Multiplying Fractions
    Dividing Fractions
    Lowest Terms
    Least Common Denominator
    Reducing Fractions

    Adding fractions can be a easy as 1/2 + 1/2 = ? or as difficult as
85/99 + 55/77= ?  The "Talking Fraction Teacher"  provides users with the
option of keeping the denominators equal or mixed.    The Number Range
control, enables users to set the maximum factor between  5 - 100.  Scope
and flexibility allows for wider age range and user levels.  Recommended
ages are second grade to 12th Grade, though first graders will be able to
use this programs.   Teachers will love the printable test feature.  Print
thousands of randomized tests covering the units that student's have
practiced.   Teachers will also appreciate the detailed grade report
system.  Print and save documented records.  The Grades are protected by
the teacher's Pass Code "Apple"

    This program has been designed with special consideration for the
learning disabled.  Color Icon driven menus system makes navigation a snap.
Simple scan answer mode allows easy access for physical impairment, just
type 1 2 3 or 4!   Adjustable Font sizes allows users to change the
readability of text labels on the buttons and black board.
Complete documentation included with balloon help.

    This program is Speech Manager ready.  Optionally uses MacinTalk
1.5 (which can be downloaded from America Online KEYWORDS "BASELINE" under
subject More files file  "name MacinTalk 1.5.1 sea.") or "Speech Manager"
(To order and hear Speech Manager call 1-800-MAC-YACK)  Unlike Macintalk,
Speech Manager can pronounce any number no matter how big it is example: 29
is pronounced "twenty nine" not "two nine"

    The Online version is a full working demo!  Noting has been
disabled and the whole index is available to you!  The only thing demo
about it is that the game is on a timer.  After several minutes of game
play, the program will ask you for the pass code!  If you don't have it,
the game will quit.  If you would like to play again, just restart the
program.  This inconvenience is a polite way to encouraged people to pay
their Shareware Fees.  It also gives you the opportunity to experience the
complete program without actually paying for it.  To order the unlocking
code please send $15.00 with Email or screen name and Street Address
payable to David Bagno at:

Educational Computer Resources
PO Box 312
Lake Grove NY 11755
[phone]

[Archived as /info-mac/game/talking-fraction-teacher-10.hqx; 370K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:11:26 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] Talking Rhythm Teacher v1.sea educational software for kids

Talking Rhythm Teacher v1.0
Copyright 1994
By David Bagno

    The Talking Rhythm Teacher is one of the first music education
program to teach and develop rhythmic ear training and rhythmic reading
skills in  young children or beginner music students.   Teachers will be
able to provide students with precise rhythmic dictation, rhythmic sight
reading exercises and  printable music tests

Children will learn:

1- The notational values of notes and rests
2- Calculating  beat values
3- Recognizing beat patterns at sight.
4- Recognizing beat groupings by ear
5- Counting
6- Distinguish eight notes, sixteenth notes and triplets beat patterns
7- Rhythmic notation
8- Increased sensitivity and awareness to rhythm
9- Improvements in playing ability

    The Talking Rhythm Teacher will generate a beat pattern based on
the  beat index that you choose.   You can adjust the beat tempo  from 1 to
250   beats per minute.   The musical example will be played on the piano
and students must answer what they heard.  You can hide or show the
notation example.  This will encourage students to depend on the ear rather
then what they see on the board.  Of course this skill should be developed
over time, this is exactly what the Talking Rhythm Teacher is designed to
accomplish.  This program is easy and flexible enough for any music student
to benefit.  It is an excellent way to introduce children to Rhythm.  The
teaching of good rhythm has always been the greatest challenge to the music
teacher.  This program will help simplify that task!

    The Talking Rhythm Teacher also provides teaches and parents with
the ability to make printable music test.  Just select Make Test... and a
beautiful music notation test will be printed based on the level you
select.   A new test will be generated every time, never give the same test
twice!   Teaches will also enjoy a detailed printable Grade Report System.
To prevent students from tampering with the grades, they will need the
teacher's pass code  "APPLE"  Big colored menu icons large  screen fonts
and simple user interface makes this program ideally suited for the
learning disabled and small children!

    This will be the first in a series of program dedicated to the art
of teaching rhythm.  The subject is so big that it will take several
programs.  Educational Computer Resources will continue to develop these
valuable and needed teaching aids.

    To use this program you must install the included font into your
System Folder.   The Talking Rhythm Teacher optionally uses Speech Manager
or MacinTalk 1.5 to interact and instruct students.  Speech Manager can be
heard and ordered by calling 1-800-MAC-YACK.  MacinTalk 1.5 can be
downloaded on America Online Keywords  BASELINE under Talking Moose or
MacinTalk 1.5 sea.

    This Online version is fully working.  You will be able to make
test and print and save grade reports.  The complete Rhythm Index is not
available unless you have the unlocking code.  To get the unlocking code
send $15.00 with Email address payable to David Bagno At:

Educational Computer Resources
PO. box 312
Lake Grove NY.  11755
[phone]

Full documentation is included with the balloon help.  Any further question
can be E mailed to me at AOL address: Proteus2 or CompuServe 73113,1555
Schools must pay $100 for building wide site license!
Enjoy Dave

[Archived as /info-mac/game/talking-rhythm-teacher-10.hqx; 423K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 11:29:36 -0500 (CDT)
From: HE KUER <[e-mail]>
Subject: [*] Tax FKEY 1.0 -- adds tax to a number in clipboard

Kind moderators,

Tax FKEY 1.0 is a very handy FKEY IMHO. All it does is adds the tax
to a number read in through the clipboard. I wrote it mainly for use with
Quicken. Includes THINK Pascal 4 source code. Freeware.

Compacted and BinHexed with Compact Pro 1.34.

This may be included in the Info-Mac CD-ROM.

David "ELEE74L" Alten
[e-mail]
HE KUER!!

[Archived as /info-mac/app/tax-10-fkey.hqx; 13K]
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/tax-10-fkey-p.hqx; 13K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:21:49 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] The Math Factory v1.1.sea educational software for kids

The Math Factory v1.1
By David Bagno Copyright 1994

    The Math Factory is a  all in one math work horse.  Study the
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division tables.   Work on the
Times Tables 1 through 20  up to 20!  Practice adding by 10's or  20's or
whatever you decide!  Lots of flexibility choose between multiple choice of
fill in the blank questions.  Speech Manager or MacinTalk will articulately
ask kids math equations.   Speech manager can say any number 55 is
pronounced "Fifty five not "five five"! To hear or order speech Manager
call 1-800-Mac-Yack!  Download MacinTalk 1.5 on America Online KeyWords
"BaseLine" under section "More files" file name "MacinTalk 1.5.1sea.
Parents and teachers can edit the spoken dialog.  Works with ages k through
12.  Extra features include a detailed Grade Report system.  Logs all
student activity and will not let students tamper with the grades.  This
Online version is fully working except that the higher math levels have
been disabled.  Complete documentations is included with the balloon help!
To get the unlocking code please send $15.00 fee with email address payable
to:

Educational Computer Resource PO box 312 Lake Grove NY 11755 [phone]

*Remember to include your Email address "screen name" with your order.  It
can make the difference between getting the code in 2 days or 2 weeks.

*If you have any question you can Email me at

Proteus2 /America Online
73113,1555 / CompuServe
[e-mail]/ Internet

[Archived as /info-mac/game/math-factory-11.hqx; 325K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:29:52 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] The Talking Alphabet 2.6.sea educational software for kids

The Talking Alphabet v2.6
Copyright 1993-94
By David Bagno

    This is an updated version of the ever popular Talking Alphabet.
The Talking Alphabet is a letter teaching and phonic game for kids ages 3
and up!  Kids learn by watching and hearing as the Talking Alphabet makes
the letters and words come alive.  Toggle between upper and lower case
letters.  Limit the range to just a few letters at a time.  Children learn
the look and sound of letters instantly.

    A word from the letter range that you choose, will be randomly
displayed on the Black Board.  Kids must respond by clicking on the big
multi colored alphabet blocks or by typing the correct letter key.
Teachers and Parents can type or paste their favorite words into the list.
This new version also allows users to hide the word in question.  This
forces kids to rely on what they hear rather then what they see.

    This program needs Speech Manager which can be ordered by calling
1-800-MAC-YACK or MacinTalk 1.5.1 which can be downloaded on AOL KEYWORDS
BASELINE under section "more" file name MacinTalk 1.5.1 sea.

    This Online version is fully working except that the alphabet range
has been partially limited.  User will be able to add custom words and edit
the spoken dialog.   Full documentation is included with the balloon help!

    To get the unlocking code for the complete alphabet index, just
send $15.00 with Email and Snail mail address payable  to David Bagno at:

Educational Computer Resources
PO. box 312
Lake Grove NY 11755
[phone]

Any question can be Emailed to me at Proteus2

Thank You
Dave B

[Archived as /info-mac/game/talking-alphabet-26.hqx; 269K]

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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 94 09:33:09 +0200
From: [e-mail] (J|rn Erik Wennerstr|m)
Subject: [*] Turkish Fonts Package

The font-package contains a variety of fonts comprising special Turkish
characters plus most standard Roman ones. There are TrueType versions of
all of the fonts, bitmap screenfonts for the smaller sizes plus one
PostScript Geneva version.

[Archived as /info-mac/font/turkish.hqx; 647K]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 10:36:37 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Maler)
Subject: [*] Unscramble 1.2 sea. educational software for kids

Unscramble v.1.0 sea
Copyright 1994
By David Bagno

 Unscramble v1.0 is an exciting word game for one or two players.   It is a
commercial game available to you as shareware  online!  This program
introduces a new concept to the two player Bee games.  It is now possible
to have two players of different ages and levels  play each other.
Unscramble has been designed to allow players to draw from two different
banks of questions.  This means that Player One can use the words from Bank
A, which may be easy, and that player two can use the words from Bank B,
which may be hard.    Users will be able to add their own  personalized
words to the question  banks.   Lots of extras Big Point sizes and Icons
make it a great help for the disabled!

 Since  the  program uses synthesized sounds, the spelling lists that
parents or teaches type in, will become part of the program's spoken word
bank.   The  use of Speech Manager or MacinTalk is optional with this
program, however it does contribute greatly to the learning  experience.
To order Speech Manager or hear what it sounds like call 1-800-MAC-YACK.
MacinTalk 1.5.1 can be downloaded  online.

     The object of the game is to unscramble  words.  This game offers
a challenging and creative way for kids to learn spelling and a host of
other important phonic skills.  Parents will also appreciate being able to
have siblings of different ages and levels play together.

This  version of Unscramble is completely functional except that only
registered uses will be able to add their own words.  To get the unlocking
code, send $15.00 Shareware fee with Email and Street Address.  Complete
documentation is included with the balloon help.

Educational Computer Resources
PO Box 312
Lake Grove NY 11755
[phone]

[Archived as /info-mac/game/unscramble-12.hqx; 359K]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 17:56 +1000
From: Jason Trump - Computing Services <[e-mail]>
Subject: 'Free to use' clip art and images

I have been receiving numerous requests for clip art and photographic
images which can be freely used for presentations by staff using
software like PowerPoint and for inclusion in multimedia materials.

The majority will only be used within the University, although one
developer wants to leave the option open to market the package he
produces.

Does anyone know of a source for such material (ftp, gopher, WWW,
CD-ROM)?

The topics people are after thus far include business and computing.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Jason Trump - email: [e-mail]
Computing Services - Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 21:23:40 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Michael LeBlanc)
Subject: 400K disks & Quadra 840AV?

I just received RAMDoubler and to my surprise, it comes on a 400K disk!  I
tried to install the software, but the SuperDrive on my 840AV will not read
the application.  I then tried to copy it to the hard disk, but it would
not copy over.  It reads fine on a Centris 650 (and indeed will install
onto a Centris 650, but that's not the machine I want it for), and I was
able to copy it across the network, but upon startup the software says
"Please install from the Master Disk"!

Did I read somewhere that the floppy drive in the 840AV (and all newer
Macs) are unable to read the 400K format?  Or is it just the fact that the
disk duplicator Apple warns us about in the system software README file
doesn't write the information to the floppy disk "precisely enough"?



Michael LeBlanc, [e-mail]
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
5163 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J 3J6

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 11:54:43 -0800
From: [e-mail] (Jim Flood)
Subject: [Q] Can SLIPped Mac forward IP packets?

If I run MacTCP connected via SLIP over an async modem line to a TCP/IP
network, and I also have built-in ethernet (on my Quadra), is there any way
my Mac can forward IP packets between the two? I would like to run SLIP
over the modem, and also have TCP/IP systems attached on the ethernet
cable, and allow IP to flow back and forth through the Mac.

Jim Flood

[e-mail]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 09:30:19 EDT
From: "Jeffrey N. Fritz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: App to produce railroad diagrams? (R)

Jim Flood  <[e-mail]> said:

JF> Is there an application on the Mac, other than drawing programs,
JF> which can produce railroad diagrams?

"Design Your Own Railroad" by Abracadata might be what you are looking
for.  It allows you to plan, design and even operate railroads on your
Mac.  I don't remember if the program can export graphics, however.

The Read Me says:
> Abracadata customer support is available between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM,
> Pacific time.
>
>  Telephone: [phone]
>  FAX: [phone]
>  CompuServe: 70751,620

Jeffrey Fritz
West Virginia University
[e-mail]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 17:55:58 -0800
From: [e-mail] (Kee Nethery [phone])
Subject: ARA over MacTCP [Q]

What software do I need to put on an Apple ARA 2.0 server and on my Mac so
that I can connect via TCP/IP?

Kee Nethery

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 11:42:48 -0800
From: ??? <[e-mail]>
Subject: BinHex and IBM's

I recently posted a question to comp.sys.mac.misc, and someone mailed me
saying that I might find the answer here.  What I want to do is take some
BinHexed files that I got over a modem from a Mac and then decode them on
my IBM.  What I need is a program that can decode the BinHexed files on
the IBM.
Is their such a thing that can accomplish that feat?

Thanks,
Todd
You can either mail me or post to the digest as I TRY to read them on somewhat
of a regular basis.

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 10:20:24 EST
From: Mark A. Saper <[e-mail]>
Subject: Bookends Plus vs. TouchBase Pro

Are there any scientists out there who have used either BookendsPro or EndNote
Plus?  I'd like to know some of the pros and cons.  I've become frustrated
with ProCite and am looking for other options.

Thanks, Mark Saper [e-mail]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 20:05:59 MST
From: [e-mail] (H.N. Tay)
Subject: CDROM Encyclopedias?

Hi,

    I think I have saw some samples of Encyclopedia on CDROM few years
ago. But I have moved since then, and was not able to locate the sources.
I wonder if anyone can show me a list of such CDROMs and their prices?
Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Huan-Nan

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:15:21 +0200
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Clarisworks updater (Q)

When I try to update my Clarisworks 2.0v1 to
2.1v2 I get the errormessage B0B0 0 resource
is different, what's happening here?

Gerrit.

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 11:21:41 +0100
From: Big Nose <[e-mail]>
Subject: Dead HD20 in my SE. Advice?

Hi,

My five year old SE just died on me. The HD20 is no more, it has ceased to
be etc....

Symptoms started two days ago. On booting up, startup screen was displayed
OK and the Gatekeeper Icons also showed up fine. Then something went amiss
quite seriously. Disk access light was on with a repetetive chunk-chunk,
chunk-chunk noise. Got no further. I broke into MacsBug with the interrupt
switch and tried to reboot, but no dice. So, I went and installed a system
folder on my external Frog drive and brought it back. On restart, the
INTERNAL drive booted up just fine.

Yesterday, the same problems occurred. I managed to get it to boot from the
Frog and got the suspect drive to mount using ScsiProbe 3.5. Since it seemed
to be an INIT problem, I removed them all and rebooted. Worked fine all day.

This morning though, same problems again, but worse. ScsiProbe knows that
there is adrive attached to SCSI 0, it even knows what the vendors name
is and the serial number but it can't mount it. Norton also chokes at an
attempt to mount the damaged drive. Apple's HD Setup reports that it was
unable to read required information from the disk. Disk First Aid (Well I
was desparate!! :)) also barfs.

I suspect that I already know what the answer to this problem is, but I
can't afford it. Does anyone think the situation is salvageable? I don't
have any worries about data loss; everything is backed up, but I really
would like to get the disk back up and running again.

Thanks for any suggestions, negative or positive,

Andy Law

( Lawa @ afrc.ac.uk                             Big Nose in Edinburgh )

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 04:16:21 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Chris Brannon)
Subject: DECLaser 1152

I didn't get any responses the first time I posted this, so I thought I'd
make my appeal once again.

I have two questions regarding the DECLaser 1152 print-enhancement mode.

a) I was wondering if anyone knows how well the DECLaser 1152 print-enhancement
mode compares to Apple's FinePrint and/or HP's "Resolution Enhancement
Technology."

b) The DECLaser print-enhancement is a short postscript program that has to be
downloaded to the printer with a special program.  Would it be possible to
modify the Printer Definition File for the DECLaser, so that one could select
the print-enhancement mode in a print dialog box?


Thanks in advance,
Chris Brannon ([e-mail])

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 11:05:01 -0500 (CDT)
From: Jay Poutinen <[e-mail]>
Subject: Disk cache settings (fwd)

I received the following follow-up from Rob that is more definitive about
the disk cache setting in the "memory-controls panel."

 --------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 94 15:30:02 CDT
From: Rob Shaw <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Subject: RAM cache settings


Text item: Text_1

     Jay, I got your reply. In the interim I came across a reference that
     suggested that the optimal cache setting = 32KB * DRAM(MB). For the 8
     MB I have in my Centris that dictates a cache setting of 256 KB. Also,
     this reference (MacIntosh Secrets by Pogue & Poole) indicated that
     setting the cache higher is not benign. A higher than recommended
     setting can cause loss of performance.Y ou may already know this by
     now, but I since I recently came across the information I thought I'd
     send it along.

     Robert Shaw [e-mail]

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Date: 16 Apr 94 04:10:59 EDT
From: D Gewirtz/Component SW <[e-mail]>
Subject: DOS/Mac Backup

[e-mail] writes:

> I have a situation where a Lan has both Macs and a DOS
> machine.  My client wants to do automated backups of all of the
> machines.  Retrospect does not have a version that runs on DOS
> PC's, therefore it cannot backup those up, only the Macs.  Does
> anyone have any ideas??

You can use Retrospect to do what you asked on Info-mac.  The thing you
need to do is get a piece of software called MacLAN Connect from Mirimar
Systems (advertised in MacWEEK).  This software allows you to mount
DOS/Win volumes via standard System 7 file sharing onto your Mac
desktop. Once you do this, Retrospect can go to town.

-- David

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 18:57:58 CEST
From: Jerry Ferreri <[e-mail]>
Subject: F/A-18 Hornet On Ara

Hello Netters,
Is there anybody expertise about F/A-18 Hornet on ARA ???
I get connected with a friend but I cannot join the network host.
What I gotta do after connected with a remote Mac to "fly Kuwait"???
Thank U very Much !!!

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 02:48:12 -0700
From: [e-mail] (Marcus Edward Hennecke)
Subject: FaxSTF Updater version confusion

In a recent digest an updater for pre-3.0 versions of FaxSTF was posted.
According to the announcement, it updates the software to version 2.2.6. I
downloaded the updater and ended up with a disk image called
`STF2.1.6.image'. Not easily discouraged, I copied the image onto a disk,
and got something that updates FaxSTF to version 2.6.1. This actually seems
to be the latest pre-3.0 version.

Ok, now to my question: In the release notes it says:

Unsupported modems - support for modems based on Exar and Sierra
SendFax(TM) chipsets has been removed from version 2.6.1.

Does that mean that all modems based on the Sierra chipset won't work? More
specifically, will the LineLink modem still work with the new software? The
weird thing is, there is a driver called `PN2388.DRVR', which would suggest
that this chipset (which is in the LineLink) is supported. Has anybody
tried it out?

Thanks in advance,

Marcus Hennecke
[e-mail]

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 16:40:30 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Randall Meadows)
Subject: Finder Icons from PICTs?

Can anyone direct me to some sample code for creating Finder icons and
masks from PICTs a la Photoshop's "Save Preview Icons" preference setting?
I have a _bunch_ of PICTs that are JPEG-compressed using Apple's "Picture
Compressor".  I can't figure out how to have Photoshop compress them, and
I'd rather not open every one of them with "Picture Compressor" then
re-save them with preview icons.

Thanks...


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Randall Meadows               |        "Those with their head buried in the
sand
[e-mail]              |         invariably get kicked in the butt!"

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 07:52:10 EDT
From: [e-mail]
Subject: FTPd Virus: False Alert!

I'm sure this has already been noted by all you savvy MacHackers, but since
I use Peter Lewis' FTPd on my Mac, I was worried by the posting about a
possible virus in FTPd.  I went to see for myself, and here's the
directory listing from ftp.uu.net that supposedly contains the defective
program:

-rw-r--r--   1 34       archive       103 May 18  1993 .message
-rw-rw-r--   1 34       archive     21436 Apr  4 00:16 .mirror
-rw-rw-r--   1 34       archive       318 Apr 14 11:40 CHECKSUMS
-rw-rw-r--   1 34       archive      7761 Apr 14 11:40 patch_2.3-2.4.Z
-rw-rw-r--   1 34       archive    184907 Apr 14 11:41 wu-ftpd-2.4.tar.Z

As you can see, it appears to be an IBM file.  So all you users of FTPd,
take heart.  Not your problem.  Besides, whoever wrote that article in
the Journal of Higher Education ought to have provided some REAL information,
like who wrote the software, what platform it supports, etc.

Happy FTPing!

--Brandon Munday
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:10:25 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Charlie Mingo)
Subject: Hold your (Trojan) Horses!

"Desmond K. Mullen" <[e-mail]> (breathlessly) writes:

>Subject: Reported Trojan Horse in FTPd!
>
>This is copied straight out of EDUPAGE without their permission...
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>SECURITY ALERT
>       The Computer Emergency Response Team Command Center is alerting
>anyone who's obtained a copy of software called file-transfer protocol
>daemon from Washington University's software archive to check the number of
>the version. Any number lower than version 2.3 contains a "Trojan horse"
>virus that could allow a cracker to gain control over the system on which
>it is running. CERT notes that version 2.3 is available at ftp.uu.net in
>the directory described as /networking/ftp/wuarchive-ftpd, and recommends
>that any lower-numbered versions be replaced or disabled immediately.

This only applies to UNIX systems who use 'wuarchive-ftpd' as their FTP
daemon.  It has no relevence to Mac users, since we generally don't run
UNIX FTP daemons.

Mac users offering FTP support usually run Peter Lewis' FTPd 2.20, and no
version of that program has ever been affected by any trojan.

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 15:43:32 -0600
From: [e-mail] (Desmond K. Mullen)
Subject: Hold your (Trojan) Horses!

>Mime-Version: 1.0
>Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 15:39:54 -0600
>To: [e-mail] (Charlie Mingo)
>From: [e-mail] (Desmond K. Mullen)
>Subject: Re: Hold your (Trojan) Horses!
>Cc: [e-mail],
>    [e-mail]
>
>>>Subject: Reported Trojan Horse in FTPd!
>>>
>>>This is copied straight out of EDUPAGE without their permission...
>>>
>>> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>>>SECURITY ALERT
>>>       The Computer Emergency Response Team Command Center is alerting
>>>anyone who's obtained a copy of software called file-transfer protocol
>>>daemon from Washington University's software archive to check the number of
>>>the version. Any number lower than version 2.3 contains a "Trojan horse"
>>>virus that could allow a cracker to gain control over the system on which
>>>it is running. CERT notes that version 2.3 is available at ftp.uu.net in
>>>the directory described as /networking/ftp/wuarchive-ftpd, and recommends
>>>that any lower-numbered versions be replaced or disabled immediately.
>>
>>This only applies to UNIX systems who use 'wuarchive-ftpd' as their FTP
>>daemon.  It has no relevence to Mac users, since we generally don't run
>>UNIX FTP daemons.
>>
>>Mac users offering FTP support usually run Peter Lewis' FTPd 2.20, and no
>>version of that program has ever been affected by any trojan.
>
>Ahh! I'm glad! I wish that that article was a little more explicit;
>the name ("ftpd" - what else're you gonna call it?) and the version
>number had me thinking that this was indeed Peter Lewis' FTPd and that
>there was a new version 2.3 (vs. 2.20).
>
>Sorry for any missed heartbeats I caused. Thanks for clearing it up,
>Charlie!
>
>-DM
>
>
>Desmond K. Mullen - University of Minnesota, Office of Admissions
>[e-mail] - 612/625-0824
>
>
>

Desmond K. Mullen - University of Minnesota, Office of Admissions
[e-mail] - 612/625-0824

------------------------------

Date: Sat, 16 Apr 94 15:28:58 PST
From: Paul Brians <[e-mail]>
Subject: How to unstuff Mystique files?

OK, so I used Anarchie to download the Mystique files and they were
automatically binhexed and now look like this:
MYSTIQUE Issue 1.sea.1, etc.
This looks to me like some concatenation needs to be done before
self-extracting, true?  Double-clicking gives a missing application
message, Stuffit Expander does nothing with them.  What's the trick?

Paul Brians, Washington State University, Pullman, WA  99164-5020

------------------------------

Date: 15 Apr 1994 12:50:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Mark Nutter, Apple Support" <[e-mail]>
Subject: ImageWriter print spoolers under System 7

I need some help answering a faculty request:

>       I am still looking for a print spooler for the imagewriter compatible
>with system 7 and 32 bit addressing. (I used superspooler before I upgraded).
>       I have posted this question on several bulletin boards, so far without
>successful suggestions.
>       Could you post this question on InfoMac and see if there are any good
>solutions out there?
>       Thanks.

Anybody know of anything?  Email to me if you know of something like this.
Thanks much.

Mark Nutter, [e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 10:38:54 -0400 (EDT)
From: Paul Henderson - DCS <[e-mail]>
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V12 #55

I just received another V12 #55.  This must be about the 5th or 6th.  The
first few really were #55, so since then I've been deleting them before
reading them, since I have received up to #58.  Today I took a look at
the date, and notice that it was posted April 14, so it is definitely not
the original #55 posted on April 6.  I wonder how many digests I have
deleted in error?  What should the current digest number be?
Paul Henderson

------------------------------

Date: Wed, 13 Apr 94 23:09:43 EST
From: Jeff Kline <[e-mail]>
Subject: InfoBrowser 2.8.1

Sorry Folks, This is a minor bug fix to InfoBrowser 2.8. Please
Remove InfoBrowser 2.8 from the archives and replae it with this version.
InfoBrowser is a HyperCard Stack that allows you to view the Info-Mac
digests in an easy and convenient manner.  It allows you to jump
>From one subject to another, skipping the ones you do not need to read.
It allows you to easily extract the name s of files that you want to
download.  It also allows you to extract messages.
It is freeware, please e-mail me if you find it useful.  It has a built
in help feature.  If you use it I ask that you e-mail me.

Enjoy
Jeff Kline
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 12:15:21 -0600
From: [e-mail] (Bryan Walls)
Subject: Init limits (C)

>I was directed here to post this question. Our "server" mac is also used by a
>less than wonderful secretary who does things like turn off file sharing and
>disable routers.At least some of it seems intentional.
>
>I'd like to limit some of the options on control panel devices in system 7. I
>used res-edit to remove the "quit" from the mail server, but couldn't remove
or
>fix the settings of Monitor and Memory, and file sharing. Can you help?
>
How about upgrading to Secretary Pro?      :-)

Bryan Walls                             My words are not NASA policy.
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: 15 Apr 1994 08:00:39 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Steven Shaviro)
Subject: irc clients

[e-mail] writes:

>Peoples of the Macintosh,

>What is the best irc client. The only one that I have been able to find is
>ircle 1.5.1, which is OK. irc allows realtime conversation on-line. I'm
>sure it must be a ton of fun, but ircle's interface is hard to handle.
>Maybe I just don't have the newest version, but I've been looking (though
>possibly not hard enough). Any suggestions would be very graciously
>accepted. Please reply py post and/or e-mail, though and is better.

>                       <+>Luke Stein ([e-mail])
I have found Toby Smith's HOMER to be a much better alternative. Allows
you to access multiple IRC channels at once, with a GREAT Mac interface,
automatic channel listing, possibility to hook it up to the Speech
Manager & have messages spoken by those artificial voices, plus there are
subsidiary programs which should allow you (I haven't tried them) to
share sounds over IRC & to engage in collaborative visuals. Also, it
comes both in TCP and serial versions.....
Well worth the $25 or so shareware fee, available I believe at the usual
archive sites.
I have no connection to the author, just really like the program.
******************************************************************
Steven Shaviro
[e-mail]

'The visions became flesh, uncontrollable flesh.'
        --Dr. Brian O'Blivion
******************************************************************

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 10:35:49 PDT
From: [e-mail] (Adam C. Engst)
Subject: IRC clients

In Regards to your letter <[e-mail]>:
> What is the best irc client.

Homer is the best, without question:

ftp://ftp.tidbits.com/pub/tidbits/tisk/mactcp/other/

cheers ... -Adam

--
Adam C. Engst, TidBITS Editor -- [e-mail] -- [e-mail]
Author of The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh -- [e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: 17 Apr 94 00:10:04 GMT
From: Charissa Aclin <[e-mail]>
Subject: IW2 Print Spooler for System 7

I'm looking for a print spooler, similar to Multi_Spool that will
work with an ImageWriter 2 and System 7. Any hints/suggestions
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance...

C. Aclin
--
****************************************************************************
Charissa S. Aclin  [[e-mail]]
NSWC/Carderock Division DTMB     Code 2104
Bethesda, MD  20084-5000        301/227-1979    fax: [phone]

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 09:32:32 EDT
From: "Jeffrey N. Fritz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Keep Your Hands Off

Adam I. Harris, M.D. <[e-mail]> said:

AIH> Our "server" mac is also used by a less than wonderful secretary
AIH> who does things like turn off file sharing and disable routers.At
AIH> least some of it seems intentional.

If a warning and a "keep you hands off" sign doesn't work, could you
break the secretary's fingers?

Jeffrey Fritz
West Virginia University
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 12:38:55 -0400
From: [e-mail] (Murph Sewall)
Subject: Latest version of Serial Tool?

Eudora choked trying to download and dehqx a file from RICEVM1 over a
dialup.  Steve Dorner (Eudora's creator) asked if I was using the latest
communications toolbox tool.  I'm using the Serial Tool instead of the
Modem Tool (long story, I assume that the relevant features of either will
be the same).

I got the Tools from my ClarisWorks 2.0 disks.  Modem Tool 1.0.1 and Serial
Tool 1.0.2.  Steve says the latest Modem Tool version is 1.5.  I've used
Anarchie to search for serial-tool and haven't found a more recent version
than the one I have. ftp.apple.com's communications tools disk image has a
1992 date (as old or older than the versions I have).

1) What IS the latest version for the Serial Tool?
2) Is there any (obvious or obscure) place that I can ftp it from?

------------------------------

Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 17:36:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: [e-mail] (Greg Griffin)
Subject: looking for a typewriter-teaching program

hey now!

i'm wondering if there is a typing teacher program available for the mac.

something to help teach where the letters are on the keyboard...

thank you!

greg

[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: 13 Apr 1994 23:12:01 GMT
Subject: Macintosh METAFONT is public domain

BLUE SKY RESEARCH announces:

MACINTOSH METAFONT for the public domain.

It is with a certain bittersweet pleasure that we announce
that our Macintosh implementation of Donald Knuth's METAFONT
programmable type design system is donated to the public
interest and is freely available.

Why are we doing this?  Frankly, there's no commercial
market for it, so we'd like to make it available to everyone
without obligation on our part; it's an amazing tool that
should be more widely known.  Also, our colleague Douglas R.
Henderson, principal implementor of METAFONT, has left Blue
Sky Research---he's opening a micro-brewery here in Portland,
and we wish him the `best bitter' of luck!

This is a stand-alone Mac application, in our opinion a
first-class implementation of METAFONT.  It includes a
built-in program editor, and a display window for METAFONT
character drawing.  All standard METAFONT programs may be
executed, producing output in the conventional TeX forms of
GF and PK fonts, and also in Macintosh standard FOND/NFNT
fonts suitable for direct use with our Textures system and
other Macintosh applications.

Where is it?  Our FTP server, ftp.bluesky.com, in directory
/pub/fonts/metafont; we hope it will be made available via
other archives as well.  Note that sources are not available,
and that some other tools are included that require the
Macintosh Programmer's Workshop; these are not essential.

A final point: we go to great lengths to offer technical
support to our paying customers.  If you are not an owner of
our commercial software (Textures and TeX fonts), we regret
that we will not find it possible to answer questions about
METAFONT.


Barry Smith, Blue Sky Research
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 14:15:34 EDT
From: Tony Silva <[e-mail]>
Subject: MacLCIII programmer's keys for restart and interrupt (S)

Well, I finally figured out why I could not restart my MacLCIII using
the Triangle key on the top of my Apple Keyboard II: the presence of
my Logitech 3-button mouse effectively disables it. (I still love the
Logitech mouse, anyway.) I moved all of my control panels, extensions,
and MacsBug into a folder named Hidden on my desktop, restarted the
Mac by power cycling, and still could not restart or interrupt the Mac
by pressing the Triangle key while holding down Command+Control or
Command, respectively.

On the other hand, after putting my control panels, extensions, and
MacsBug back into the System folder and replacing the 3-button mouse
with the stock 1-button mouse, Command+Control+Triangle DID restart my
Mac. The restart would occur instantly, and was indifferent to the
order in which I depressed and released Command+Control and Triangle.
All of the following orderings worked just fine:

    Command+Control:        Triangle:
    down:   up:             down:   up:
    1       3               2       4
    1       4               2       3
    2       3               1       4
    2       4               1       3

Unfortunately, I still could not interrupt the Mac using
Command+Triangle. One person told me that this combination worked on
his LC (not an LC III).

Thanks to everyone who sent me suggestions. They were all very helpful.

Tony Silva, Atlantic Aerospace Elec. Corp., [phone], [e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 12:44:31 +0100
From: [e-mail] (Joerg Schaeffer)
Subject: Maven, CU-SeeMe

Hi Netters,

I dl'ed Maven and ran it on my ColourClassic and PB165c over LocalTalk -
wow, what a fun and it worked! I can't wait to find a computer at
university with sound-in and ethernet to try it world wide...

What I wanted to know: What exactly is CU-SeeMe (I believe it has something
to do with Internet Video Conferencing) and is it available for the Mac?
And could someone please repost the Maven Adress for the Shuttle Feed?

TIA
Joerg

--
Joerg Schaeffer <[e-mail]>

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 09:14:17 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Philippe Riviere)
Subject: Michael Spindler's nickname ?

Hi !
A french magazine asks for Michael Spindler's nickname at Apple,
and I'm eager to win a Quadra from it :-)
Please reply by e-mail : [e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: 14 Apr 1994 12:57:02 -0400
From: "Jamie Dananberg" <[e-mail]>
Subject: MO Drives, Macs and PC's

A simple question with a short explanations:

We are purchasing a large graphics data capture device called a phosphor
imager which is PC based. Because the graphic files generated are potentially
very large and the files need to be portable by a number of users, we would
like to buy an MO drive to go with it (either a 128 or 256MB drive). We all
use Macs however. If we bought a second MO drive and hooked it up to a Mac,
can the disks generated from the PC-MO be read by a Mac-MO. In other words,
are the MO formats consistant across platforms? If not, does anyone know if
PC Exchange or the like running on the Mac side can help the Mac-MO read the
PC-formatted MO disk like it can do for floppies?

Thanks for your help.

Jamie Dananberg - University of Michigan

E-mail responses to: [e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 10:39:07 PDT
From: [e-mail] (Adam C. Engst)
Subject: Nisus and 32-bit addressing

In Regards to your letter <[e-mail]>:
> Now I've hit a problem that is driving me mad. I use Nisus 3.4
> (Limited) a lot. Since I did a memory upgrade I find that it won't run
> under 32-bit addressing. I start it up, see the Nisus logo panel, then
> before the application proper begins to run I get a box on the screen
> saying "The application (unknown) has unexpectedly quit because an
> error of type 1 occured."

Well, there's a few things you might still try, including completely
reinstalling your System Folder from scratch (I just did this and
it solved a ton of nagging problems). Nisus has no problem with 32-bit
addressing inherently, since I use it non-stop on my 660AV, which
cannot switch out of 32-bit addressing... :-)

Have you tried booting with another hard disk or a floppy or something
such that you can avoid the existing System Folder and still keep
32-bit addressing on?

cheers ... -Adam

--
Adam C. Engst, TidBITS Editor -- [e-mail] -- [e-mail]
Author of The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh -- [e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: 15 Apr 1994 17:47:55 GMT
From: [e-mail] (Steve Portigal)
Subject: PB through airport security file?

Can someone send or point me to the file that talks about precautions
regarding taking a PB on an airplace and through airport secuirty? I
remember it being compiled but it seems to be taken off the mirror
site I checked..

thx

Steve Portigal

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 09:36:00 EDT
From: "Jeffrey N. Fritz" <[e-mail]>
Subject: PowerBook SCSI Disconnects

Kjell Krona <[e-mail]> said:

KK> However, if the PowerBook assumes that a SCSI device is available
KK> while put to sleep, it will possibly hang up when awoken without
KK> the device connected.

stuff deleted...

KK> The story with the Ethernet adapter may be different, since it may
KK> not be possible to "unmount" this kind of device easily.

On the one or two times that I tried it (inadvertently), my PowerBook
170 has hung.  I have an Asante Ethernet SCSI device connected to the
170.  However,  I am told that it can damage the PB to connect and
disconnect SCSI devices when it is sleeping.

Jeffrey Fritz
West Virginia University
[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 13:41:13 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Thomas Peitzmann at CERN)
Subject: PowerMac and Pathworks

Dear Netters,

we're currently considering to upgrade our university Macs to PowerMacs. We are
heavily using DEC Pathworks Software (LAT, DECNET, MacX, Mail for
Macintosh...).
As there were quite some problems with the various parts of this package with
system 7.1 and DEC was rather slow in providing upgrades, I was wondering, if
there were any compatibility problems with the PowerMac. If somebody has
experience and/or connections to DEC, could you please respond to

[e-mail]

It is also of great interest to us, whether
a) DEC intends to port the Pathworks software eventually to native code,
b) you know of any other problematic software (what about e.g. MacTCP)?

Thank you very much.

Thomas Peitzmann

P.S.: I heard rumours (actually, I read an article in MacUP - if I remember
correctly), that one could port any application to native mode using ResEdit by
replacing certain HEX-patterns (representing the calls of 68k routines) with
the corresponding codes for the PowerMac. This sounds tedious but still too
simple to me. Any body else has reliable information on that? At least that
would allow software companies to easily port their products.

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 16:03:49 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Charlie Mingo)
Subject: PPP vs SLIP (C)

"Charles A. Patrick" <[e-mail]> writes:

>Could someone either direct me to the location for, or provide me with a
>comparison between the two?

I use SLIP, and I know a lot of people who use PPP.  Right now, there's not
that much to choose between them for Internet access.  Mainly, it boils
down to which individual product you prefer as your LAP.  (Of course, if
your service provider has a preference, you may be obliged to respect it.)

I prefer MacSLIP, because it has a nice scripting ability built-in.  Some
people prefer MacPPP, because it's free (vs. $30 for MacSlip) and works
almost as well.  InterSlip is a free SLIP LAP, but a lot of people seem to
complain about configuration problems (crashes).

There are some theoretical advantages to PPP over SLIP: it can handle
different protocols, so you could run AppleTalk over the connection as
well.  However, most PPP users just do regular IP packets (like SLIP).  I
think SLIP is still more common (at least at my site).

------------------------------

Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 14:07:24 +0200
From: Tilo Blenk <[e-mail]>
Subject: Problems: PhoneNet Connection & HP Laserjet 4ML

Dear Netters!

Just recently I bought a Hewlett Packard Laserjet 4ML for my Mac IIsi.
After connecting it with the Local Talk cable which came with the
printer everything worked fine. But rather than connecting it directly
I would like to use a phonenet connector kit.

ThatUs when the trouble started:
The Laserjet is not recognized anymore, i.e. after activating the
HP Laserjet 8.0 (or the Apple Laserwriter 8.1) driver in the chooser
the printer does not even show up (AppleTalk is activated, Network
Extension and CDEV is running, both phonenet connectors are
connected by four wired telephon cable, each of them carry one
terminator, I am running System US 7.1, the connection to the Mac is
made via the printer port and I tried sveral cables and connectors
already).

Does anyone have any suggestions about what went wrong?

Many Thanks
Mark Wolters ([e-mail])

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 15:16:56 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Ulf Dittmer)
Subject: QuickTime mail lists ?

Hi netters,
does anybody know a list that deals with QuickTime,
especially QT programming ? Programming language
doesn't matter.

Thanks in advance. Greetings,   Ulf

[e-mail]

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 11:39:12 +0200
From: [e-mail] (Koenraad Rens)
Subject: Reflection 3+. Whats the newest version ?

When installing Reflection 3+ on a Centris 610 and using the Telnet Connection
Demo tool the cursor freezes the moment I select that tool. I have tried
installing it with a new system and only MacTCP, it still freezes.

On an SE or an LCIII the program works fine.

Specifications :
Macintosh Centris 610 8/230
Reflection 3+ version 3.61
MacTCP version 1.1.1 (I know its not the latest, but we are working on that.)

Anyone had similar problems ?

Considering the fact that this program dates 1991 :
What's the newest version of Reflection 3+ (and does it work with the Centris)
?
What's the newest version of Reflection 4+, which we also consider buying ?

Please respond to me directly at '[e-mail]', I will
summarise for the net.
Thanks in advance.

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 15:34:20 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Charlie Mingo)
Subject: Seeking better terminal and modem tools [A]

[e-mail] ("Carl") writes:

>I'm looking for replacements to the Apple Modem Tool and Apple's VT102
>Tool terminal emulator that fix some or all of the following problems.

>Configuration:
>  Mac IIsi with System 7.0
>  Apple Modem Tool 1.1.1
>  VT102 Tool 1.0.2 (from Basic Conn Set 1.1.1)

You don't say which CTB term application you were using, which makes it a
little difficult to debug your problems, but here goes...

First of all, you should be using the AMT 1.5.1.

>(1) There is apparently no way to set a terminal size other than 24x80.

Correct.  Die hard supporters of the CTB claim that this limitation
accurately reflects the bahavior of a "true" vt100 terminal.  The only
terminal tools that let you resize are the ASC410 tools (available from
[e-mail] for $95).

>(2) There is no ability to simulate a shifted meta key (as opposed to
>    using ESC, which is not a shift key).

I think that's the application (which you fail to mention).

>(3) The application using these tools frequently "unexpectedly quits"
>    when I try to highlight text with the mouse for Cut and Paste.

Again the application's fault.

>(4) There is apparently no pre-dial initialization string.

Upgrade to Apple Modem Tool 1.5.1.

>(5) The beep sound (as set in the Sounds control panel) is not
>    respected.  The Simple Beep is always used instead.

The application's fault.  Not necessarily a defect, by the way, as you'll
discover if you do something that causes a long string of beeps to be
generated.

>(6) Limited window output history (scroll history?)

The application's fault.  Lots of CTB apps have scroll-back.

>(7) When telnetting to another system, typing control-Z breaks the
>    connection rather than just suspending the process.  (I can't
>    imagine what this has to do with the Apple Modem Tool, but I note
>    that ZTerm doesn't have this problem.)

Again the application's fault (wish you'd told us which one it was).

>(8) While dialing, it's impossible to switch to another application
>    to get useful work done.  If the phone is busy this can take a
>    while.

That's the Apple Modem Tool's fault, I believe.  I don't recall if version
1.5.1 fixes this.

------------------------------

Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 18:40:50 -0500
From: [e-mail] (Gordon Werner)
Subject: Serial Port Resetting Question

Hello there..

I have a problem with my serieal port and Eudora.

The only way I have access to my PoP mail account at Netcom.com is via
modem.  To use Eudora I need to use the Apple Serial Modem tool.  However,
once I am finished logging in to netcom.com or anty other of my remote
internet connections I have to use another app like America Online to reset
the serial port otherwise Eudora will give me a message saying that the CCT
(communications toolbox refuses the command becasue the serial port is not
free.

Is there any way around this?  Or am I simply not setting something in Eudora.

I have a Supra Fax Modem 144LC and I am using Eudora 1.3


Any help would be appreciated


Thanx



Gordon K. Werner   *8^)

[e-mail]                               Gordon K. Werner
[e-mail]                                  4 Church Court
[e-mail]                         Nantucket, MA 02554-3675
[e-mail]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 10:41:28 PDT
From: [e-mail] (Adam C. Engst)
Subject: SLIP and PPP

In Regards to your letter <[e-mail]>:
> Could someone either direct me to the location for, or provide me with a
> comparison between the two?

Here's a clip from something I'm working on... Essentially, PPP is
SLIP done right, but both work fine in most cases.


MacTCP and SLIP/PPP
 ------------------
  Let's assume now that you have a connection to an Internet host
  via SLIP or PPP. I first want to briefly explain what MacTCP and
  SLIP/PPP do, since many people are confused on this issue.

  MacTCP is a translator. It enables the Macintosh to speak the
  language of the Internet, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol),
  just as Macs normally speak AppleTalk to one another. You must
  have the MacTCP control panel installed and configured properly
  for the MacTCP-based programs like Fetch and TurboGopher to work,
  although keep in mind that MacTCP is not making the connection
  itself. Think of MacTCP as the Babel Fish from the Hitchhiker's
  Guide to the Galaxy. Pop it in your Mac's ear, and your Mac
  understands the Internet noise that's flowing in and out.

  SLIP and PPP provide the connection for that Internet noise for
  those of us who connect via a modem. If you have a network, either
  Ethernet or LocalTalk, connected to the Internet, you don't need
  SLIP or PPP. The easiest way to think of SLIP and PPP is to assume
  that you don't have water service to your house. Every time you
  want to take a shower, you must run a garden hose out to the water
  hookup outside, take your shower, and then bring the hose back in.
  That's exactly what SLIP and PPP do - they establish a temporary,
  low-speed connection to the Internet. You must create that
  connection before you can run programs like Fetch and TurboGopher
  that assume the connection exists. Although some implementations
  of SLIP and PPP allow you to launch a MacTCP-based program without
  connecting first (SLIP or PPP see what's up and then establish the
  connection), I've found that these auto connect features tend to
  be flaky. If you can use an auto connect feature, great, but if it
  doesn't work reliably, always connect manually first.

  SLIP and PPP are more or less functionally identical - they do the
  same thing. However, SLIP and PPP accounts are not the same, so
  you cannot use a SLIP program with a PPP account and vice versa.
  When I wrote my book, I felt that InterSLIP was the best of the
  free implementations, but now I think that MacPPP 2.0.1 has the
  edge because it supports loopback addressing, which enables Peter
  Lewis's Talk to work on a Server addressed account (which isn't
  true of InterSLIP). There are two other commercial SLIP programs,
  VersaTerm SLIP and MacSLIP, and a commercial PPP program called
  InterPPP should be out soon. I'll mostly concentrate on InterSLIP
  and MacPPP but keep in mind that the commercial implementations
  have solved some problems that I've been unable to fix using the
  free implementations and generally are more full-featured. You
  get what you pay for.

  You can use either SLIP or PPP, but not both at the same time - I
  merely include information on both below because InterSLIP and
  MacPPP are both free and valid ways of connecting to the Internet
  via modem. I know more about InterSLIP so those sections will be
  more detailed.

  So your SLIP or PPP program dials the modem to create a connection
  to the Internet, and MacTCP translates all the Internet traffic
  appropriately for programs like Fetch and TurboGopher. Got that?
  Good.


cheers ... -Adam

--
Adam C. Engst, TidBITS Editor -- [e-mail] -- [e-mail]
Author of The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh -- [e-mail]

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 10:44:04 PDT
From: [e-mail] (Adam C. Engst)
Subject: Slow FileSharing startup

In Regards to your letter <[e-mail]>:
> What's the deal with File Sharing? Why does it take so long to start up? Is
> there any way to speed up the process?

Just use something like DiskTop or ResEdit to make the AppleShare
PDS files at the root level of each volume visible, then delete them
(this is generally easier if you've turned FileSharing off). Reboot
to be safe, and turn on FileSharing again and it will start up far
far faster. Note that you will lose any Sharing setups that you've
made, which is a bit of a bummer.

cheers ... -Adam

--
Adam C. Engst, TidBITS Editor -- [e-mail] -- [e-mail]
Author of The Internet Starter Kit for Macintosh -- [e-mail]

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Date: Sat, 16 Apr 1994 15:54:52 -0400
From: Steve L Portigal <[e-mail]>
Subject: STF3.0 problem

I have sent maybe 100 faxes no prob with my LineLink and FaxSTF3.0. I
received one yesterday. I used fax status to manually receive the fax.
It seemed to copmlete okay, but hte phone rang again (trouble wtih the
other fax machine?) and I tried to receive again manuually, but this
rashed the mac. I could not get STF manager to run after that (I'm
using 3.0.1Beta) and had to reinstall (note that I had a different
problem with STF Manager and had to reinstall once before  - it would
crash on opening one of the Activities with an error of type 4).

Now I have this fax document, but I can't read it. It is of filetype FAXR.
Saved faxed are FAXS. Clicking it just tells me that "STF Mangeer doens't
recongize documents of type FAXR". Changing the filetype manually doen
work because launching STF Manger and trying to open it just changes the
filetye back. The icon looks like a fax dcoumen with a bite out of it.

i'd really like to be able to read this fax and maybe understand WHY
everything crashed upon a second receive. Any suggestions?

Steve Portigal

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 22:20:03 CST
From: Mack Willingham <[e-mail]>
Subject: Syquest 270's

Are there any users of the Syquest 270?  Any opinions?  Horror stories?
I am in the market for a backup system and thought that the 128 MO's
were a little pricey.

Mack

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 94 16:45:24 +0200
From: "Ad Herweijer"  <[e-mail]>
Subject: To 300i or 300+, that's the question!

I have an offer to trade in my 300i CD-ROM drive for a 300+ (nothing to pay). I
wonder how good (or bad) the deal is. The most striking difference between the
two is of course the way the disks are inserted, but I wonder if there is more
to the "+" that justifies its name. According to the user's manual the Plus
allows CD-I disks to be read, an ability the 300i seems to be lacking. Is that
true? If there is somebody who has knowledge about and/or experience with the
differences between the two, I'd appreciate hearing from her/him. TIA.

Ad

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 15:56:57 +0000
From: Mark Armitage <[e-mail]>
Subject: Trace Route

Does anyone know of a program which will trace a TCP/IP route?  We have a
problem getting into one of our machines and need to be able to see the route
that the information is trying to take.

Under the TCP packages we have on UNIX and VMS the command is simply TRACEROUTE
<host>.

Thanks in advance,

Mark.

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Date: Fri, 15 Apr 94 07:18:03 PDT
From: [e-mail] (John Thoo)
Subject: What's the deal with File Sharing? (R)

On 13 Apr 94 "Roger B. Marks"  <[e-mail]> wrote:
> What's the deal with File Sharing? Why does it take so long to start up? Is
> there any way to speed up the process?

 From TidBITS#182:
**If File Sharing starts slowly** on cold mornings, try deleting
  the AppleShare PDS file that lives at the root level on each
  shared volume. Jon Pugh <[e-mail]> posted this tip on
  Info-Mac, saying that it took File Sharing about an hour to start
  up on his PowerBook, and after deleting the file, it took less
  than a minute. My Mac always seemed to start slowly as well, so I
  used ResEdit to make the AppleShare PDS files on all my volumes
  visible (at which point you can see the snazzy killer rabbit
  icon), trashed them, and then rebooted. I presume that File
  Sharing rebuilt them on the subsequent reboot, and File Sharing
  starts up much faster now. You will lose all your sharing
  preferences, but since I have nothing fancy set up, it wasn't a
  problem for me. (I just log in to my SE/30's volumes from the
  PowerBook as the owner, which allows me to avoid setting up
  sharing for each individual volume. I once heard that using the
  Finder's Sharing menu item to share the disks, which lets you
  share specific folders and set more specific privileges, exacts a
  small performance hit.)


Hope this helps.

J. B. THOO, Math Dept, Univ of California, Davis, CA 95616-8633
Internet: <[e-mail]> or <[e-mail]>

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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 08:56:20 -0500 (EST)
From: [e-mail]
Subject: Where In the World Is Carmen ... Deluxe Version (Mac)

If someone can shed some light on this problem, I would really
appreciate it.  I am on my second copy of Where in the World is Carmen
and I can't seem to install the software on my mac.  I have a Mac IIci
with 5mgs of memory and 80mg hard disk (plenty of space).  Everytime
I try to install the application - the application launches, then
stops and tell me to put in Disk 1.  Disk 1 is the disk that the
installer is operating on.  Broderbund has since sent me a third copy
and I am kind of afraid to use it.  Has anyone ever had this problem
and if you did what was the solution.  The program acts like it does
not recognize the diskette name.  If someone knows of a quick fix -
please, please let me know.  My children have been looking forward
to using this for about a month now.

Thanks

Salonge Crenshaw
[e-mail]

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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 1994 23:45:00 -0600
From: (Pete Chane) <[e-mail]>
Subject: Windows sumex and Info-Mac

Can any Windows users direct me to similar Internet resources as sumex-aim
and Info-Mac for Windows?  I am going cross platform and need all the help
I can get....only a 6 mo. waiting list on ThinkPads!

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Date: 14 Apr 1994 19:38:27 +0000 (GMT)
From: "F.J. Lalor" <[e-mail]>
Subject: WordMac List: Does it still exist?

Subject says it all, I suppose. I haven't had mail from
this list for ages. Does anyone know if it has imploded?
If it still exists I would be grateful if someone could
send me the subscription information - I seem to have
lost my original copy.
TIA -
Fergus Lalor, Chemistry Dept., University College, Cork,
Ireland.
[e-mail]

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