Subject: Info-Mac Digest V15 #215 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Wed, 08 Oct 97 Volume 15 : Issue 215 Today's Topics: [*] Ambrosia_Times_45.hqx [*] Andrew's Files/Utilities*v1.0.0 [*] Ares Demo 1.0; a networkable tactical space game [*] Beep Beep [*] Bookends Plus 4.01- Reference Management Software [*] Bookends Plus 4.01-Reference Management Software [*] Cassette Labeler 2.11 [*] ColorSwitch_Pro_120 [*] Demon World [*] Director [*] Font Gander Pro 1.1.2.sit [*] MacUnRAR [*] MailNotify 1.5 [*] mctwilight-211 [*] MDC 1.0 [*] NetPresenz 4.1-SE [*] privateaccess [*] SchemeChecker 1.0.1 - a utility for checking Kaleidoscope schem [*] TBID's Holodesk 1.0 - Perspective Grid Desktop PICT [*] TDC 1.0 [*] The Probe [*] TidBITS#400/06-Oct-97 [*] Valley of Doom [*] ya cd player 2.5 [*] ya movie player 3.0 [*] ya series [*] ya sound recorder 2.0 [*] ya text editor 1.0 [*] ya text editor PRO 1.02 The Info-Mac Network operates by the volunteer efforts of: Gordon Watts, Adam C. 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We'd also like to thank AOL, who has supplied the hardware the main info-mac machine runs on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V15 #215" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:13 -0700 From: help@ambrosiasw.com Subject: [*] Ambrosia_Times_45.hqx This is the September Ambrosia Times, Volume 4, Issue 5. Ambrosia Software, Inc. publishes an electronic newsletter, entitled The Ambrosia Times, every other month. The 'Times is an interactive electronic newsletter that is meant to serve as an informal method of getting the word out about what Ambrosia is up to as a company. By browsing past and present issues of this newsletter, you'll obtain a wealth of information about our products, from previews of upcoming products to hints and tips about how to use our software effectively. In the September 1997 issue of The Ambrosia Times, you will find: - Harry Released! Plenty of hints, tips, and more! - A sneak peek at Mars Rising. - An interview with Ambrosia Marketing Director Jason Whong. - A special column by expert typist Aaron Hunt, and more... Download this free newsletter to find out more about Ambrosia's shareware and the people behind it. The Ambrosia Times is being distributed electronically free of charge on a bi-monthly basis. If you want The Ambrosia Times sent to your electronic mailbox at no charge every other month, please sign up on the at_list mailing list at http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/Lists.html [Archived as /info-mac/info/sft/the-ambrosia-times-45.hqx; 593K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:14 -0700 From: rjm@halcyon.com Subject: [*] Andrew's Files/Utilities*v1.0.0 =46rom: (Andrew Merenbach) rjm@halcyon.com Subject: Andrew's Files/Utilities*v1.0.0 Abstract: This is a (currently very small) collection of files that I made myself. System requirements: * System 7.x.x * 68k or Power Macintosh with at least 2MB of RAM and drag-&-drop capabiliti= es * AppleScript=81 * Finder version 7.5.5 * Finder Scripting Extension version 7.5.5 =46or more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed. Thanks, Andrew Merenbach rjm@halcyon.com [Archived as /info-mac/gui/andrews-files-utilities.hqx; 34K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:22 -0700 From: bigplan@tiac.net Subject: [*] Ares Demo 1.0; a networkable tactical space game This essential update to the Ares Demo fixes a critical bug which prevents the demo from launching after October 1st. It also includes some additional features, minor bug fixes, and minor cosmetic changes. All users of the Ares Demo 1.0 should update to 1.0.1. This is the complete package, and should replace Ares Demo 1.0. Ares is a action/strategy fusion game set in space. The player controls an individual ship as in traditional space-shooters, but also has the ability to construct and direct additional ships. It's a little like a cross between Blizzard's WarCraft and Accolade's StarControl. Ares has head-to-head network play over LocalTalk or over the internet. Ares also has a unique dynamic scaling engine, which smoothly changes from long-range tactical symbols to large colorful sprites for combat -- you have to see it to believe it. Get the demo and see for yourself why Inside Mac Games said "this game is going to be hot!" For more information visit: To find internet opponents, visit the #ares IRC channel on EFNet (thanks to The_O), or try: Requirements: - 68040 25MhZ or better (accelerated for PowerPC) - System 7.1, Sound Manager 3.1 (7.5.2 recommended) - 640x480 Color Display Additional Networking Requirements: - NetSprocket (PowerPC version included, 68K coming soon) - OpenTransport 1.1.2 [Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/ares-demo-101.hqx; 3416K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:33 -0700 From: jcr2@cornell.edu Subject: [*] Beep Beep Makes a Mac beep twice, every minute. Put in the Startup Items folder of a colleague's machine for best effect. John Rethorst [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/beep-beep.hqx; 3K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:07 -0700 From: bekind@well.com Subject: [*] Bookends Plus 4.01- Reference Management Software This file is the tutorial and manual for Bookends Plus 4.01 Thanks, Julie Glasson bekind@well.com Webmaster, Westing Software [Archived as /info-mac/text/bookends-plus-401t.hqx; 588K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:06 -0700 From: bekind@well.com Subject: [*] Bookends Plus 4.01-Reference Management Software Bookends Plus is reference management software, offering a powerful, flexible, and sophisticated means of saving, retrieving, and formatting reference information for bibliographies. It's also a database that allows fast and easy retrieval of reference information, as well as many features to ease the task of entering reference information, including the ability to automatically import references downloaded from many on-line database services and CD-ROMS. In addition to its reference management/bibliography features, Bookends Plus lets you "publish" your references on the World Wide Web! When Bookends is running on a Macintosh connected to the Internet and serving as a web site (for example, is running server software such as MacHTTP or Webstar), users anywhere in the world can search for and retrieve information in your databases, even if they don't have Bookends. For a tutorial and full details, please download the Bookends Plus tutorial and manual from the same site you obtained Bookends Plus. System requirements: * System 7.5 * A Macintosh with at least 8 MB RAM * 2.5 MB free hard drive space Unregistered versions of Bookends Plus run in "demo mode." The demo is fully functional except for two restrictions: * Databases can hold a maximum of 15 references. * You cannot transfer references or formats between databases. Once you register this copy of Bookends Plus, there will be no cap on the number of references allowed in a database (except for the size of your hard disk) and you will be able to automatically transfer references and formats (and more) between databases. To obtain a valid serial number that will allow you to access the full power of Bookends Plus, please contact Westing Software at: Toll-free number: 1-800-325-1862 E-mail: westing3@aol.com Fax: 1-415-945-3877 World wide web: http://www.westinginc.com Julie Glasson bekind@well.com Webmaster, Westing Software [Archived as /info-mac/text/bookends-plus-401.hqx; 1772K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:40 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] Cassette Labeler 2.11 Welcome to the Cassette Labeler, a powerful labeling tool for cassette trays= ! $3 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/app/cassette-labeler-211-hc.hqx; 123K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:35 -0700 From: help@ambrosiasw.com Subject: [*] ColorSwitch_Pro_120 Keywords: COLORSWITCH PRO CONTROL STRIP PPP NETWORK SOUND MONITOR AUDIO CD MENU CONTROL PANEL AMBROSIA OPEN TRANSPORT Ambrosia Software, Inc. has just released ColorSwitch Pro 1.2.0, which contains a number of bug fixes and adds a few features. The following is a list of the bugs that were fixed and improvements that were made in ColorSwitch Pro 1.2.0 -- New Module: Open Transport configuration selector. -- Added support for "hidden" shortcuts. -- Added playback controls to AudioCD module: normal, program, and repeat. -- Improved access speed when using AudioCD module. -- Retooled submenu support for better compatibility. -- Fixed cosmetic bug when using the MacOS 8 Appearance Manager. -- Fixed PPP module to correctly find the installed PPP software on non-English systems. -- Fixed PPP module to correctly save window position, and better algorithm for to cope with changing resolutions. -- Fixed AudioCD module to correctly find the CD Remote preferences on non-English systems. -- Fixed conflict with PopupFolder when editing shortcuts. -- Fixed grammar in Shortcuts module Balloon Help -- Updated SDK to demonstrate how to create and manage submenus. -- Updated reminder window and Register application to use new logo that reflects the registered trademark. -- Updated documentation to reflect new features. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/colorswitch-pro-120.hqx; 1161K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:23 -0700 From: mccarty@sprintmail.com Subject: [*] Demon World Demon World (description) Sword Dream 3D scenario demo (requires Sword Dream 2.1), where you fight a Demon Lord in his own dimension (sequel to Valley of Doom). [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/demon-world-demo.hqx; 422K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:11 -0700 From: bpatin@edge.net Subject: [*] Director Director is a Newton MP2000 application that allows the user to store sets of directions to various destinations. When a direction set is recalled, it can then be displayed in 36-point type on the Newton screen, one step at a time; stepping through the directions is accomplished using large finger-sized buttons. Director allows an unlimited number of Destinations, each of which can have any number of Direction Steps. This demo version of Director allows retrieval of 3 Destinations and is shareware from Summit Productions. More information can be found at Summit's web site at . Bob Patin bpatin@edge.net Web: http://edge.edge.net/~bpatin [Archived as /info-mac/nwt/director.hqx; 133K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:27 -0700 From: BHuey@worldnet.att.net Subject: [*] Font Gander Pro 1.1.2.sit Son of the original shareware hit, now shareware again for the first time and better than ever! Font Gander Pro allows you to view and print font samples without first installing the fonts. With Drag-and-Drop simplicity, you can open and print whole folders or disks full of fonts at one time. Renders TrueTypes and Type-1's at high resolution, and works with any printer. Includes the Gander Quill editor - as friendly as any draw program - which allows you to design your own layouts featuring up to 99 fonts per page!. This is the ONLY font sampler program that gives you these features. Requires: System 7 or higher, MacII or higher. NOTE: Although the original Font Gander is still being sold commercially for a limited time to liquidate remaining inventory, the former publisher retains no exclusive right to market that program, and has no rights whatsoever regarding this program. The author (yours truly) has full right to market both programs and reserves all rights to Font Gander Pro and grants full shareware distribution rights to everyone within the limitations stated in the package. - Hugh Johnson [Archived as /info-mac/font/util/font-gander-pro-112.hqx; 386K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:32 -0700 From: dufay@inforoute.cgs.fr Subject: [*] MacUnRAR MacUnRAR Fat v1.1, freeware, the first RAR archives extractor for the Macintosh. Based upon Eugene Roshal code (author of RAR and Unrar for PC and UNIX) with its authorization. Guillaume Dufay dufay@inforoute.cgs.fr [Archived as /info-mac/cmp/mac-unrar-11.hqx; 106K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:31 -0700 From: Frank.Niessen@golive.de Subject: [*] MailNotify 1.5 This is a little, simple tool, that will look from time to time on your emailserver to see if new mails arrived. It use pop3 as described in rfc 1939 It needs OpenTransport. (OT v1.1 or better should work fine) It is freeware under the gnu-licence and it is provided "as-is". see MailNotify.txt (or MailNotify-DE.txt for german users) for more details. All prior releases are now obsolete. Frank Niessen Frank.Niessen@golive.com October 1997 [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/mail-notify-15.hqx; 238K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:28 -0700 From: drew@dstc.Bond.edu.au Subject: [*] mctwilight-211 McTWILIGHT is a simple telnet client, capable of bringing you into the realms of various on-line text-based systems on the Internet such as Talkers and MUDs. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - System 7 or higher - Internet connection MacTCP or Open Transport, OR SLIP/PPP connection - 2 Mb of Free Memory - 1 Mb of Free disk space - 13 inch Monitor or larger - Macintosh (preferably 68030 or better), Power Macintosh or MacOS-compatible computer McTWILIGHT 2.1.1 (c) 1996-97 Andrew Lee drew@dstc.bond.edu.au WWW: http://www.dstc.bond.edu.au/phantom/mctwi/mctwi.html [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mctwilight-211.hqx; 577K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:36 -0700 From: raz@dial.pipex.com Subject: [*] MDC 1.0 MDC 1.0 is a small applescript application that will randomly choose a new desktop picture for you every time you run it. Regards, Fraser Speirs [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/mdc-10.hqx; 8K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:30 -0700 From: mats-ola.jonsson@swipnet.se Subject: [*] NetPresenz 4.1-SE Dr Feelgood sl=E4pper nu det v=E4lk=E4nda serverprogrammet NetPresenz v 4.1-= SE i Svensk version. Netpresenz =E4r en till=E4mpning f=F6r Macintoch av serverprotokollen f=F6r www,Gohper och FTP. Med Netpresenz l=E5ter du din mac fungera som en FTP-server =F6ppen f=F6r hela v=E4rlden. Netpresenz kr=E4ver system 7. MacTCP 1.1 eller Open Transport 1.1.eller senare versioner. Programmet =E4r litet och inte minneskr=E4vande. Utf=F6rliga instruktioner och och anv=E4ndarv=E4nliga anvisningar p=E5 Svens= ka medf=F6ljer programmet. Som med alla Dr Feelgoods =F6vers=E4ttningar =E4r det l=E4tta att registrera= sig f=F6r programmet d=E5 det enkelt kan betalas via postgiro. Netpresenz kostar bara 80:- f=F6r den den enskilde anv=E4ndaren. NetPresenz finns redan att ladda ner fr=E5n och under natten och under och efter morgondagen fr=E5n Dr =46eelgoood.s sajt samt Macpowers server . [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/netpresenz-41-se.hqx; 606K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:12 -0700 From: bpatin@edge.net Subject: [*] privateaccess Private Access is a Newton MP2000 application that is used for storing sensitive information on the Newton. Users can store any number of entries, each of which is fully encrypted and protected by a passcode; the passcode can be any of over 10 million different numbers. Private Access works in either portrait or landscape mode on the MP 2000 and uses a simple interface. Data encryption is automatic and transparent to the user, and prevents unauthorized persons from viewing data using a soup viewer. This fully functional demo version allows retrieval of 3 data entries and is shareware from Summit Productions. ---------------- Behind every big man is a big behind. --Anonymous ---------------- Bob Patin bpatin@edge.net Web: http://edge.edge.net/~bpatin [Archived as /info-mac/nwt/private-access.hqx; 117K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:15 -0700 From: sven_berg_ryen@geocities.com Subject: [*] SchemeChecker 1.0.1 - a utility for checking Kaleidoscope schem When Greg Landweber released Kaleidoscope 1.5, he started supporting third party color schemes. Anybody can now make their own schemes, but unfortunately, not all scheme designers are careful enough to make sure their schemes are bug free. SchemeChecker can help you make bug free color schemes. It checks your schemes for errors like: - missing "System Heap" and "Purgeable" bits - missing resources - resources not needed Version 1.0.1 of SchemeChecker is based on the resource set from Kaleidoscope 1.7.2. Version 1.0.1 is a maintenance release which fixes a few minor bugs. SchemeChecker is primarily a utility for scheme designers, but if you are experiencing strange, unexplained problems with your mac: freezes, crashes etc., and you have Kaleidoscope installed, running SchemeChecker on your favorite schemes may help you figure out what is causing the problems. For more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed, or visit SchemeChecker's info page: [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/scheme-checker-101.hqx; 151K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:38 -0700 From: utobia@tbid.com Subject: [*] TBID's Holodesk 1.0 - Perspective Grid Desktop PICT This is an original freeware desktop picture created by Toby Braun. The design features a gold colored, low-contrast receding perspective grid that creates the illusion of being inside of a dark box. [The look is similar to an inactive Holodeck on Star Trek: The Next Generation.*] 3 versions of the image and 1 small desktop pattern clipping file are included: Holodesk_832x624.pict - 832 x 624 Holodesk_640x480cropped.pict - 640 x 480 cropped/same scale as larger image Holodesk_640x480scaled.pict - 640 x 480 scaled down from larger image Black (pattern clipping) - for use behind the desktop picture All images are saved in in SimpleText PICT format, Millions of Colors, uncompressed. System requirements: * System 8 Desktop Pictures control panel or * A desktop picture utility such as Decor, DeskPict or BackSplash. + * System version that can open clipping files. [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/tbid-holodesk.hqx; 596K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:37 -0700 From: fraz@dial.pipex.com Subject: [*] TDC 1.0 TDC 1.0 is a stay-open applescript application, designed to go in the startup items folder. it sits in the background and changes your desktop picture every so often. Fraser Speirs [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/tdc-10.hqx; 10K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:25 -0700 From: mccarty@sprintmail.com Subject: [*] The Probe The Probe (description) Sword Dream 3D scenario demo (requires Sword Dream 2.1), where you have to find and destroy an evil presence in a sci-fi environment. [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/the-probe-demo.hqx; 334K] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 7 Oct 1997 00:06:05 -0700 From: TidBITS Editors Subject: [*] TidBITS#400/06-Oct-97 TidBITS#400/06-Oct-97 Another domino topples on the path to TidBITS world domination: in our 400th issue, Adam shows how TidBITS, which predated the Web by about four years, now uses sophisticated software to deliver a constantly changing Web site. Also, we note the release of ShareWay IP, look at Font Reserve, a program that may once and for all solve users' font difficulties, and continue Rick Holzgrafe's Successful Shareware series. Topics: MailBITS/06-Oct-97 Four Hundred Issues and a Dynamic Web Site The Final Font Frontier Successful Shareware Part 3 [Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-400.etx; 30K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:26 -0700 From: mccarty@sprintmail.com Subject: [*] Valley of Doom Valley of Doom (description) Sword Dream 3D scenario (requires Sword Dream 2.1), where you fight a Demon Lord. [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/valley-doom.hqx; 437K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:18 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] ya cd player 2.5 Welcome to 'ya cd player'. An optional CD player. $3 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/ya-cd-player-25.hqx; 286K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:21 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] ya movie player 3.0 Welcome to 'ya movie player'. Completly rewritten but still beta. Mail me if you want to test further versions! $3 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/gst/mov/ya-movie-player-30-beta.hqx; 336K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:17 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] ya series Welcome to 'ya series'. It is the complete package of "ya cd player","ya movie player","ya sound recorder","ya text editor PRO". If you want to register the whole package it costs only $13 not $16. $13 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/gst/ya-series-10.hqx; 1575K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:19 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] ya sound recorder 2.0 Welcome to 'ya sound recorder'. Record directly to the disk and play sounds, import aiff sounds and much more. Have fun! $3 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/ya-sound-recorder-20.hqx; 286K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:08 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] ya text editor 1.0 Welcome to 'ya text editor'. The powerful text editor. Have fun! $3 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/text/ya-text-editor-10.hqx; 512K] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 05:18:10 -0700 From: moritz.grund@mannheim-netz.de Subject: [*] ya text editor PRO 1.02 Welcome to 'ya text editor PRO'. The most powerful text editor with an additional draw function. Have fun! $7 Shareware. =A9 1997 Moritz Grund [Archived as /info-mac/text/ya-text-editor-pro-102.hqx; 651K] -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************