Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #45 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Tue, 21 Mar 00 Volume 17 : Issue 45 Today's Topics: [*] TidBITS#522/20-Mar-00 >Subject: [Q] cd database? [*] Babel: a text adventure [*] Calnote v5.1, desktop calendar and note collection for Filemaker Pro 4 [*] Desktop Picture Spider [*] DX7 Librarian v1.2.5 [*] Edible.45.sit.Hqx [*] Electric warper [*] Fallacy Tutorial 1.0.2 68K - Teaches 42 logical fallacies [*] Fallacy Tutorial 1.0.2 PPC - Teaches 42 logical fallacies [*] ForgotIt121.sea.hqx and ForgotIt?121_68k.sea.hqx [*] ForgotIt121.sea.hqx and ForgotIt?121_68k.sea.hqx [*] Keys via FTP [*] l Verbo simple [*] mac dicom viewer & source [*] MedLibMgr 4.0 [*] MultiMode 3.0.3 [*] MultiMode Lite 3.0.3 [*] NetCD 1.6.7/68K - An Internet-savvy CD Player Program [*] NetCD 2.0 - An Internet-savvy CD Player Program [*] OfficePool 2000 v2.1 [*] Open Special Folders 1.0.1 [*] PixPlayer Mac 1.0 [*] QuickMP3 1.5 Final [*] Simple To Do 2.0.1 [*] StonerView 1.2 - a meditative visual toy [*] Warp Save 1.0 from Euphorian Design [A] Networking Mac and PC [A] networking Mac and PC [A] PC Anywhere connection to PPC [A]: Records to CD Best USB keyboards cd database? Eudora 4.3 upgrade - no Help Free Email Program Info-Mac Digest V17 #43 networking Mac and PC networking Mac and PC networking Mac and PC networking Mac and PC networking Mac and PC networking Mac and PC sound problems Speed & Your Browser Token Ring Drivers Needed The Info-Mac Network is a volunteer organization that publishes the Info-Mac Digest and operates the Info-Mac Archive, a large network of FTP sites containing gigabytes of freely distributable Macintosh software. Working with the Info-Mac Digest: * To submit articles to the digest, email . * To subscribe, send email to with the words subscribe info-mac in the message. * To unsubscribe, send email to with the words unsubscribe info-mac in the message. * To change your address, unsubscribe from the old address, then subscribe from the new address. * Please send administrative queries to . 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America Online donated the main Info-Mac machine . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V17 #45" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 21:30:00 -0800 From: TidBITS Editors Subject: [*] TidBITS#522/20-Mar-00 TidBITS#522/20-Mar-00 Which Palm OS-based handheld should you buy? Travis Butler attempts to answer that question by comparing the main devices from Palm, Inc. and Handspring. Also in this issue, Geoff Duncan looks at the history of the Web display wars to determine why it's such a mess. We also note a band-aid for a destructive sleep bug on iBooks and PowerBook (FireWire) computers, ACI's purchase of StarNine, and the release of Virtual PC with Linux and Action Files 1.5.2. Topics: MailBITS/20-Mar-00 Which Handheld Belongs in Your Palm? Building Characters: A Brief History of the Web War [Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-522.etx; 32K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 08:02:55 -0000 From: RobD Subject: >Subject: [Q] cd database? quoting Adam Gluckman and possibly previous message abstract: >From: Adam Gluckman >Subject: [Q] cd database? > >when you use Net CD it will connect to the CDDB and download song and album >titles. You can also type this information into the apple CD player. Where >is the file for this information stored? I've pored through my system folder >and can't locate it. Why not let the documentation find it for you! Net CD uses the CD Remote file that Apple's CD program uses to store the data. In addition there is a BBEdit style text file called NetCD extradata also in your Preferrence Folder. >>>-----------Reach me by ICQ# 7162477------------------<<< ~~~ Read my contributions ~~~ ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Andrew Plotkin Subject: [*] Babel: a text adventure BABEL Release 3.1 By Ian Finley This game is share-ware. Which means you get the game, in all its glory, free off the Internet. However, if you like the game you can register it by sending $5 (yes, just $5) to the author. You will then receive in return a certificate of registration, a few really cool Babel 'feelies', and the author's undying gratitude. Also, registering this version of Babel now means that you'll automatically recive a registered version of Babel: Deluxe, the multi-media version of this game, for free when it is released (in about the winter of 2000) rather than having to register that program for $10. What a great deal! Checks can be made out to Ian Finley and should be sent to: Illuminated Design 1761 E. Yale Ave. Salt Lake City, UT 84108 This application requires MacOS 7.0 or later, and 1.6 megs of free memory. If you are using System 6, or you want a non-Mac version of this game, or you just want to try a different interpreter, please look in ftp://ftp.gmd.de/if-archive/. There are also lots of other text adventures there. If you wish to discuss putting this game on a CD-ROM, or anything like that, please contact the author: Ian Finley (domokov@aol.com) [Archived as /info-mac/game/babel.hqx; 709 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: nchamnon@ratree.psu.ac.th (Chamnong Nopparatana) Subject: [*] Calnote v5.1, desktop calendar and note collection for Filemaker Pro 4 CalendarNote V. 5.1, March 3, 2000 is a pakage of FileMaker Pro databases (v 4.x) for desktop calendar and message note collection. These files are very simple and easy to use including many functions: - a new calendar can be easily created by typing 4-digit year. - a message note can be added and edit individauly to each day. - a month calendar and note list can be print out. - the day and message of today are highlight and shown at starting up. - etc. -------------- Calendarnote 5.1 can be distributed on any medias without asking for the permission from me. Any helps about this file, please e-mail to me : nchamnon@ratree.psu.ac.th [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/calnote.hqx; 71 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Ken Beath Subject: [*] Desktop Picture Spider This is an 800x600 jpeg of a jumping spider suitable for use as a desktop picture. No fee is payable for non-commercial use. Ken Beath kjbeath@kagi.com [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/desktop-picture-spider.hqx; 318 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Takashi Suzuki Subject: [*] DX7 Librarian v1.2.5 DX7 Librarian is an application for the Macintosh which allows you to make up library of voice data for DX7. One window has one voice data, and you can open windows as many as you want. When this application receives bulk dump MIDI data, new window will open and show you it's parameter. You can keep 32 voices in one file, so it's easy to replace DX7's internal 32 voices. Apple Script recordable. What's changed in 1.2.5: - Opne Any... in File menu did not work correct on PowerPC Macs -> fixed. Requirement : System7 + QuickTime or System7.1 Apple MIDI Manager or OMS [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/dx7-librarian.hqx; 327 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: SHeadshape@aol.com Subject: [*] Edible.45.sit.Hqx Edible Landscaping is an encyclopedia of perennials that are worth growing primarily for produce. Every such plant that can be grown in at least three USDA hardiness zones (i.e., can withstand 15 F or below) is covered in the database. It includes fruits, nuts, herbs, and even a few perennial vegetables. Uncommon edibles such as the jujube and chayote are included, as well as popular favorites like strawberries and walnuts. The majority of plants have color photos attached, often illustrating different aspects (e.g., in a landscape, and a closeup). Edible Landscaping was made with Hypercard, as a standalone application. It does not require Hypercard, or Hypercard Player, as a separate application. It will work on any Macintosh. It does require 2.5 MB of available RAM and 5 MB of diskspace. Displaying the pictures may require Quicktime 2.5--I'm not sure (Hypercard's built in commands take care of showing the pictures--it's not something I programmed). Edible Landscaping was tested under MacOS 7.6.1 with Quicktime 3.0 [Archived as /info-mac/sci/edible-landscaping-4.hqx; 5072 K] ------------------------------ Date: 12 Mar 2000 From: spacedjase@hotmail.com Subject: [*] Electric warper Electric warper Warp Save 1.0 plug-in from Euphorian Design Are you sick of all those boring screen savers...? Take a ride with us because we know how to trip !!!!!!! The instructions are simple. Drop the plug-in in the Warp Save plugins folder and then select it within the control panel to activate... This is a demo version. The full version costs $5 and includes all of the six plug-ins currently available.... If you wish to purchase please make use of Kagi's on-line payment system at www.kagi.com. Enjoy, Jason Sidwell Euphorian Design spacedjase@hotmail.com [Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/warp-save-electric.hqx; 8501 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" Subject: [*] Fallacy Tutorial 1.0.2 68K - Teaches 42 logical fallacies This is the 68K version of Fallacy Tutorial Fallacy Tutorial teaches 42 logical fallacies It includes three built-in quizzes with 30 scenarios with random order of questions and multiple choices. System 7.1 - MacOS 8 supported with everything in a single file application Shareware $15, Students $10, School Site License $100, School District License $350 [Archived as /info-mac/edu/fallacy-tutorial-68k.hqx; 643 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" Subject: [*] Fallacy Tutorial 1.0.2 PPC - Teaches 42 logical fallacies This is the PowerPC version of Fallacy Tutorial Fallacy Tutorial teaches 42 logical fallacies It includes three built-in quizzes with 30 scenarios with random order of questions and multiple choices. System 7.1.2 - MacOS 9 supported with everything in a single file application Shareware $15, Students $10, School Site License $100, School District License $350 [Archived as /info-mac/edu/fallacy-tutorial-ppc.hqx; 906 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Erich Rast Subject: [*] ForgotIt121.sea.hqx and ForgotIt?121_68k.sea.hqx ForgotIt? 1.2.1 is a password and URL management tool that uses strong Blowfish or RC4 encryption to protect your passwords. It can launch URLs by a simple click, print out password lists and export them in Base64 format or plain text. It is a classical user-friendly multiple-document Macintosh application and comes with excessive online help (also available as download). ForgotIt? does also support 3rd party encryption plugins. ForgotIt? 1.2.1 is $15 shareware. Author: Erich H Rast Requirements: Macintosh PPC/68k (2 different program versions available) OS 7.5 or higher (8 recommended), 2 MB RAM, Internet Config Version 1.2.1 fixes a bug that inadvertantly caused the previous version to expire. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/forgot-it-121-68k.hqx; 780 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Erich Rast Subject: [*] ForgotIt121.sea.hqx and ForgotIt?121_68k.sea.hqx ForgotIt? 1.2.1 is a password and URL management tool that uses strong Blowfish or RC4 encryption to protect your passwords. It can launch URLs by a simple click, print out password lists and export them in Base64 format or plain text. It is a classical user-friendly multiple-document Macintosh application and comes with excessive online help (also available as download). ForgotIt? does also support 3rd party encryption plugins. ForgotIt? 1.2.1 is $15 shareware. Author: Erich H Rast Requirements: Macintosh PPC/68k (2 different program versions available) OS 7.5 or higher (8 recommended), 2 MB RAM, Internet Config Version 1.2.1 fixes a bug that inadvertantly caused the previous version to expire. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/forgot-it-121.hqx; 901 K] ------------------------------ Date: 16 Mar 2000 From: Joe Hammons Subject: [*] Keys via FTP Keys is a fully functional standalone Macintosh shareware application for children of all ages to help them improve their reading of 700 of the most used words in the English language as well as sharpen their keyboarding skills as they type letters, words and sentences. The bottom line is for the adult to make sure that the child is using all fingers when typing. [Archived as /info-mac/edu/yng/keys.hqx; 707 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Subject: [*] l Verbo simple * El Verbo Simple - Spanish Verb Dictionary El Verbo Simple is an application that can help you master the intricacies of Spanish verb conjugation. It features a conjugation utility capable of inflection in 21 tenses; a user-expandable dictionary of 4,100 verbs and 5,800 definitions; a grammar guide to the tenses and moods of Spanish; the ability to print or save any conjugation; and a conjugation/vocabulary quizzer with user-configurable multiple choice or free response drills. Version 2.6 released adds Mac OS 9 compatibility, an enhanced conjugation table, a revised Spanish dictionary, and minor bug fixes to the conjugation engine. System requirements: System 7.5 or higher, 68020 or better processor, 8 MB of RAM. JCS Software http://homepage.mac.com/jsluzevich/verbo.html [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/el-verbo-simple-26.hqx; 6168 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: John Elemans Subject: [*] mac dicom viewer & source dicom viewer is a simple program which displays medical images which are DICOM format. The full source is included. The program allows real 16 bit windowing and leveling and can be used to dump DICOM tags to a text file. This file may be included on commerical CDROMs. John Elemans [Archived as /info-mac/sci/dicom-viewer.hqx; 576 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: Nicholas Waanders Subject: [*] MedLibMgr 4.0 Enclosed is a updated version of MyLibMgr, now renamed MedLibMgr. It is a shareware hypercard stack for managing medical references. It can import references downloaded from PubMed and other sources. It has multiple options for sorting, printing, and exporting. Shareware fee is $25. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/med-lib-mgr-40.hqx; 79 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: Chris Smolinski Subject: [*] MultiMode 3.0.3 MultiMode allows your Macintosh to decode and transmit several different modes of non-voice communication often heard on shortwave radio. In the past, dedicated hardware, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars, was necessary to demodulate and decode this transmissions. Today, you can use the processing power of your Macintosh to decode and display these modes, without any additional hardware, other than your Mac and a radio. MultiMode supports the following modes: Morse Code (CW) RTTY (Baudot) ASCII SSTV (Slow Scan TV) SITOR-A SITOR-B / FEC / NAVTEX WEATHER / SATELLITE FAX ACARS (Aircraft Message System) PSK31 Hellschreiber DTMF, EIA, CCIR Tone Modes Audio Spectrum Display to aid in properly tuning in stations Requires a PPC Macintosh Shareware: $89 - Web URL: http://www.blackcatsystems.com Macintosh Software, Shortwave Radio, Spy Number Stations [Archived as /info-mac/comm/multi-mode-303.hqx; 511 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: Chris Smolinski Subject: [*] MultiMode Lite 3.0.3 MultiMode allows your Macintosh to decode several different modes of non-voice communication often heard on shortwave radio. In the past, dedicated hardware, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars, was necessary to demodulate and decode this transmissions. Today, you can use the processing power of your Macintosh to decode and display these modes, without any additional hardware, other than your Mac and a radio. MultiMode supports the following modes: Morse Code (CW) RTTY (Baudot) ASCII SITOR-A SITOR-B / FEC / NAVTEX WEATHER / SATELLITE FAX Audio Spectrum Display to aid in properly tuning in stations Requires a PPC Macintosh Shareware: $39 - Web URL: http://www.blackcatsystems.com Macintosh Software, Shortwave Radio, Spy Number Stations [Archived as /info-mac/comm/multi-mode-lite-303.hqx; 511 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: "Toby W. Rush" Subject: [*] NetCD 1.6.7/68K - An Internet-savvy CD Player Program NetCD 1.6.7/68K for MacOS by Toby W. Rush http://www.tobyrush.com/software/netcd/ This version of NetCD is for 680x0 computers. If you have a PowerPC computer, you can download and use version 2.0. NetCD is an audio CD console that can download information about the currently playing CD from the Internet. NetCD accesses a global system of servers called the CDDB(TM) and returns information which includes the disc title, track titles, and other information about the audio CD. NetCD requires a Macintosh or Power Macintosh computer and a CD-ROM drive. To take advantage of NetCD's internet capabilities, you must have Open Transport and an internet connection. NetCD is freeware, and may be distributed freely as long as all documentation is included. Copyright (c) 2000 Toby W. Rush. All rights reserved. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/net-cd-167-68k.hqx; 1054 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: "Toby W. Rush" Subject: [*] NetCD 2.0 - An Internet-savvy CD Player Program NetCD 2.0 for MacOS by Toby W. Rush http://www.tobyrush.com/software/netcd/ This version of NetCD is for PowerPC computers only. If you have a 680x0 computer, you can download and use version 1.6.7. NetCD is an audio CD console that can download information about the currently playing CD from the Internet. NetCD accesses a global system of servers called the CDDB(TM) and returns information which includes the disc title, track titles, and other information about the audio CD. NetCD 2.0 introduces the use of console files to customize the interface. The new version also adds support for multiple-drive systems, random and program play modes and playback of digital audio files using Appleés QuickTime(TM) technology. NetCD requires a Power Macintosh computer and a CD-ROM drive. To take advantage of NetCDés internet capabilities, you must have Open Transport and an internet connection. NetCD is freeware, and may be distributed freely as long as all documentation is included. Copyright (c) 2000 Toby W. Rush. All rights reserved. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/net-cd-20.hqx; 1772 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: "Paul Causey" Subject: [*] OfficePool 2000 v2.1 OfficePool 2000 remains the most comprehensive NCAA Tournament pool manager for Mac OS on the market with new features that make managing a small 10-entry pool or a the large 1000+ entry pool extremely easy. OfficePool 2000 also has many other features which make managing office pools a breeze. Features include: - Fast and easy keyboard entry -- or not (optional button entry is also available) - Create a full web site for your pool (Entries, Standings, Brackets, etc.) with a single click of the mouse (Well, maybe two clicks) - The one and only QuikPik feature which automatically generates completely random brackets. Very useful for those addicted to the lottery and also fun for those who don't know anything about basketball! - Limitless* number of entries (we run our 1000+ entry pool and it's very fast) - Pick the favorites (higher seeds) for the entire bracket with one keystroke (Cmd-F). - Configure your pool to give bonus points for upsets (two different options) - Championship tiebreaker option to break those pesky ties. - Registered version includes ePool 2000, a scaled down version to send out to pool participants so you don't have to enter their picks. PC (Win95/98/NT) and MacOS (68K/PowerPC) versions are included. - Registered Users will also recieve the 2000 NCAA Pool Teams file immediately after the selections are announced. Availability, Pricing and System Requirements OfficePool 2000 is currently available through the Pachyderm Web Site (http://pachyderm.homepage.com) and many other Macintosh shareware sites. For additional information e-mail pachyderm@kagi.com. OfficePool 2000 is priced at US$15. [Archived as /info-mac/game/office-pool-2000-21.hqx; 622 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Neil Green Subject: [*] Open Special Folders 1.0.1 Open Special Folders 1.0.1 is a utility meant to ease the opening of the Finder's nested system subfolders, such as the Control Panels or Extensions folders. It's freeware, and is copyright 2000 by Neil Green. Home page: [Archived as /info-mac/gui/open-special-folders-101.hqx; 18 K] ------------------------------ Date: 12 Mar 2000 From: "Mike Trivisonno" Subject: [*] PixPlayer Mac 1.0 PixPlayer Mac 1.0 PixPlayer Mac is a picture viewer. PixPlayer Mac allows you to combine still pictures and movie files in the same slide show. PixPlayer Mac allows you to save your slide shows for future playback. PixPlayer Mac can have several players running at the same time. PixPlayer's Quick Access buttons make loading favorite folders a snap. PixPlayer also proved commands for moving and deleting files in bulk or one at a time. PixPlayer Mac requires: MacOS 8.0 or later 10Mb RAM The user manual and download are located on the TechSono Engineering, Inc support site http://www.techsonosupport.com You can also select Online Support from the PixPlayer Help menu. if you have suggestions and/or comments, please send to to: pixplayermac@techsono.com mike@techsono.com [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/pix-player-10.hqx; 689 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: Tonio Loewald Subject: [*] QuickMP3 1.5 Final Enclosed is a stuffit archive containing the latest version (1.5) of QuickMP3. It addresses some minor bugs and compatibility with QuickTime 4.1 Tonio Loewald [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/quick-mp3-15.hqx; 970 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Mar 2000 From: Henry Carstens Subject: [*] Simple To Do 2.0.1 Simple To Do is a list manager. Use it for making to do lists, managing small projects, outlining, or simply organizing your thoughts. Includes a status bar for visual feedback, accepts drags from e-mail, generates status reports and can suggest the next item to work on. Version 2.0.1 can export lists as web pages helping users share information and coordinate projects. Mac 68k or PPC, requires System 7.1 or later. Vertical Solutions http://www.simpletodo.com [Archived as /info-mac/app/simple-to-do-201.hqx; 1220 K] ------------------------------ Date: 11 Mar 2000 From: Andrew Plotkin Subject: [*] StonerView 1.2 - a meditative visual toy StonerView produces a weirdly hypnotic helix of rippling colors. The algorithm is mostly deterministic, slightly randomized, and about halfway between predictable and surprising. And, if I may say so, very beautiful. This program is entirely my creation, but it was inspired by the demo "ElectroPaint", found on SGI workstations. For more notes, the latest version, and the source code, see http://www.eblong.com/zarf/stonerview.html StonerView uses QuickDraw 3D for its display system. If you don't have QD3D, you'll have to download the latest version of QuickTime from Apple's web site. StonerView should run on any PowerMac with System 7 or later. StonerView is copyright 1998-2000 by Andrew Plotkin. This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. For more information, see the enclosed files, or my web site. [Archived as /info-mac/game/stoner-view-12.hqx; 27 K] ------------------------------ Date: 12 Mar 2000 From: spacedjase@hotmail.com Subject: [*] Warp Save 1.0 from Euphorian Design Warp Save 1.0 from Euphorian Design The instructions are simple. Drop the Control Planel and Extension in the appropriate system folders and restart. Use the control panel to configure the plug-in and waiting time.... This is a demo version. The full version costs $5 and includes all of the six plug-ins currently available.... Please note that due to archive file size restrictions this demo version uses 16bit graphics. The full version uses 32 bit graphics... If you wish to purchase please make use of Kagi's on-line payment system at www.kagi.com. Enjoy, Jason Sidwell Euphorian Design spacedjase@hotmail.com [Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/warp-save-10.hqx; 4320 K] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:44:09 +0000 From: Richard Platt Subject: [A] Networking Mac and PC > What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? Paolo: There's a discussion of this topic in this month's MacWorld magazine under QuickTips. The information is also very widely available in back issues of MacWorld and other mags. Do a search on their web site: -- Telephone: (44) 1892 890741 Fax: (44) 1892 890951 Website: http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/richard.platt/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:32:29 -0500 From: Derrick Mitchell Subject: [A] networking Mac and PC If your PC has ethernet you can use a cross-over cable to connect the two directly. That cable can be purchased at any well stocked computer store or online. If you don't have ethernet on the PC you can purchase a card from those same places. To share files with my PC compatriots I've used a package called Dave from Thruby Software - www.thursby.com. Dave allows you to connect your mac to a windows network. If you then have a shared directory on the PC you can mount it on the mac. You can also share a folder on the mac and get to it on the pc. Dave will allow you to share printers, but only postscript printers. (At least thats what my 2.1 version of Dave will work with) If anyone out there has had success with getting Dave to access non-postscript printers, please share that information. Thanks, Derrick ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:14:58 -0500 From: Mike Craymer Subject: [A] PC Anywhere connection to PPC I remotely connect between several different Mac and Windoze boxes at work and at home. Because much of the time I also want to do file transfers, I use Timbuktu (VNC doesn't do file transfers). It's available for Mac and Windoze, but not for Unix. It costs about $90 per copy but I think you can get a "cross platform twin pack" (one Mac and one Win copy) for about $140. For more info see the Timbuktu Web page at . Derrick Mitchell wrote: >I use a software package called vnc to do just that. Go to: >http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ to download the server & clients. >You can run the server on your PPC and then connect to it with a client >on another Mac, a windoze machine, a unix box, etc. John Steele wrote: >Welcome back Info-Mac. Great job to the admins! >I'm trying to connect to my work machine (Pentium II 450 mhz Gateway >running Windoze NT service pack 5, with fax/modem and working phone line) >from my home machine (PM 6500/275 running System 8.6). My Microsoft-headed >colleagues run PC Anywhere and log in direct. Can this be done from >Mac to PC? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 13:07:13 +0900 From: "Kumeda's" Subject: [A]: Records to CD Dear all, I received the following information, and I want to share it with you. ------ Your 7600/132 will do fine, though you'll need over 600mb of free hard disk space for a full CD of music. You will also need a scsi CD-ROM writer. I assume you have a stereo to play your records on. 1) Hook your stereo to the line input on the back of your Mac. You will need a stereo 1/4 inch to RCA patch cord. These are available at any denkiya san (electric parts stores). 2) You use recording software to record your LPs to your hard disk. I have an inexpensive shareware program called "Quick Recorder" that seems to work well. 3) Once the files are recorded, you use the software that came with the CD-ROM writer to make your new CD. That's it! Easy! If you like, there is commercial software that will improve the quality of your recordings by removing hiss and pops. If you're interested, look for a program called "Ray Gun." Good Luck. < Subject: Best USB keyboards >Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 21:00:15 -0500 >From: "Ira Flatow" >Subject: Best USB keyboards > >Looking for good, solid USB keyboards to take the place of ones that come >with Macs. I was VERY happy with my ADB Adesso Nu-Form keyboard; then they came out with the ADB Tru-Form (same split keyboard with integrated trackpad, but with a gentle lateral hump). I tried one in a store and loved it. I believe it really reduces strain on big hands like mine. I understand from Adesso that they hope to have the USB Tru-Form (and probably also the Nu-Form) on the market by July or so. I sincerely hope so! You can use the trackpad without moving your hand from the home position. And their tech support is responsive. Hope this helps. Cheers, -- Gib Henry In human terms, Einstein was wrong: The universe as we once knew it has imploded, and is rapidly becoming a small community. We are next-door neighbors, you and I. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 09:45:11 -0500 From: Allan Hunter Subject: cd database? At 8:30 PM -0500 3/10/2000, Adam Gluckman wrote: >when you use Net CD it will connect to the CDDB and download song and album >titles. You can also type this information into the apple CD player. Where >is the file for this information stored? I've pored through my system folder >and can't locate it. >Thanks, >Adam Preferences:CD Remote Programs (not one of the more self-explanatory file names, I'll grant you). -- Allan Hunter ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:28:48 -0500 From: Ken Laskey Subject: Eudora 4.3 upgrade - no Help I just ran eudora_431_updater and everything appears to be working except I can't get out of Sponsor mode because I have nothing under the Help menu other than About Balloon Help... and Show Balloons. I'm running on a G3 Powerbook under OS 8.6. What to do next? Qualcomm tech support has yet to respond to this and in the meantime, I am processing mail as usual. However, if the solution is to go back to 4.2 and reapply the upgrade, how do I sync up my mail? -- Ken Laskey kenneth.j.laskey@saic.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:38:56 -0500 From: chazzz Subject: Free Email Program Although it=B9s still in beta, the free email program GREEN PPC,= is a feature rich and quite fast alternative to the other free email= programs, and a darn site better. It requires minimal RAM and it has a small footprint. There is a very slight learning curve, but the short time it takes to figure this out= is well worth it. It has a few minor draw backs however. It is quite slow when= downloading a large file. The default cut off is 42k/I set mine up at 100k. Anything much= larger, will allow at least a 6 cup of coffee timeline. It lets you configure the GUI; creates multiple signatures and = additional mail boxes for storage. Unfortunately, saving outgoing mail is to the= out box, making you think that the mail had not been sent. You can import mail boxes and contacts from other email programs. As= for the alert sounds, it uses its own and Eudora=B9s. It has no news group reader( that=B9s a non-issue for me but for others it may make it inconvenient ). I=B9ve given up OE5 for this beta program. It=B9s more stable, quicker= than OE and is much better than anything Communicator has to offer (IMHO). I have no affiliation with this company. Just letting my fellow= Mac users in on a secret. You=B9ve nothing to lose, so try it. I believe= you will be pleasantly surprised. You will find =B3GreenPPC=B2 at the following url: Charles Cusumano ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 00:58:55 -0500 From: Boult Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #43 on 03/10/2000 8:30 PM, The Info-Mac Network at digest@info-mac.org wrote: > > From: Derrick Mitchell > Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2000 14:57:22 -0500 > Subject: [A] PC Anywhere connection to PPC > > I use a software package called vnc to do just that. Go to: > http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/ to download the server & clients. > You can run the server on your PPC and then connect to it with a client > on another Mac, a windoze machine, a unix box, etc. > >> Welcome back Info-Mac. Great job to the admins! > >> I'm trying to connect to my work machine (Pentium II 450 mhz Gateway > running >> Windoze NT service pack 5, with fax/modem and working phone line) from > my >> home machine (PM 6500/275 running System 8.6). My Microsoft-headed >> colleagues run PC Anywhere and log in direct. Can this be done from > Mac to >> PC? > >> Tnaks, > >> John Steele >> Technical Services Manager >> Towson University >> jsteele@towson.edu >> 410-830-4187 Try Timbuktu Pro from www.netopia.com they do what pc anywhere can but Timbuktu Pro is cross-platform, Mac and Window since PC Anywhere is not. Boult ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 12:52:41 +0100 From: Paolo Bartoli Subject: networking Mac and PC At 10:47 -0500 11-03-2000, Allan Hunter wrote: >At 8:30 PM -0500 3/10/2000, Paolo Bartoli wrote: >>Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:10:46 +0100 >>From: >>Subject: >> >>What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? > >3) Free (File Sharing Only) Option One: Turn on Web Sharing on the >Mac, setting it up to use File Sharing to control write privileges. >Put the files you wish to share in a folder. Give the PC user the >URL to the folder. On MacOS 9 (better yet), set up FTP services, >again with read/write privileges. On the PC, I'm sure there is a way >to set up FTP services under Win9x, although I've only ever done it >on NT Server. As with DAVE, you'll have to set up a TCP/IP network >between the computers if they do not already belong to a shared >TCP/IP ethernet network. Allan, this sound interesting. Can you explain me better how it works, since I've never worked with Web sharing and I'm not much into Winows (the PC portable is working under Win95)? Thanks, ** Arch. Paolo Bartoli / pbartoli@iname.com ** ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 11:30:14 -0500 From: "Adam C. Engst" Subject: networking Mac and PC >What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? My PB >G3 has infrared and the portable PC too, but I doubt it'd be a slow option. >What about Ethernet, serial or SCSI connection? Maybe etherenet is the best >and fastest solution. Yes, Ethernet is the best approach. You could attach both machines to a hub, or use a cross-over cable between then. The hub would be a bit more expensive ($40), but would work better. >Do I need any special software to work over this network solution, are >there any shareware software for the case? Yes, you'll need some special software, like DAVE, PC MacLAN, TSSTalk, or Timbuktu Pro. The only way to do this via shareware is to transfer files via FTP, say using NetPresenz from Stairways on the Mac side and a PC FTP client to move files. http://www.stairways.com/ >I'd like to connect Mac and PC overall to exchange files and maybe use a >common printer/scanner. Sharing a printer requires something like DAVE, that's not possible with shareware stuff as far as I know. There's no way to share a scanner without attaching it to each computer in turn. cheers... -Adam -- Adam C. Engst, TidBITS Publisher ------------------------------ Date: 12 Mar 2000 19:11:59 -0500 From: "D. Scott Beach" Subject: networking Mac and PC Paolo Bartoli asks: >What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? My >PB >G3 has infrared and the portable PC too, but I doubt it'd be a slow option. >What about Ethernet, serial or SCSI connection? Maybe etherenet is the best >and fastest solution. >Do I need any special software to work over this network solution, are >there any shareware software for the case? >I'd like to connect Mac and PC overall to exchange files and maybe use a >common printer/scanner. Paolo: There's a commercial application by Miramar Systems called PC MacLAN that provides file sharing and printer access for PCs on an Ethernet. It's about $260 CDN. There's also a $10 shareware ftp/www/gopher server for Macintosh by Stairways called NetPresenz that you could ftp to and from with a PC but that doesn't help you out with the printer. I don't know of anything that would allow you to share a scanner. Stalker (www.stalker.com) makes some device sharing software but I don't know if they make any cross-platform or for scanners. There's also a shareware package called Star Gate but it's not a network solution from the sound of it. Here's some of the ReadMe: Star Gate is a utility that allows easy transfer of files between PC and Mac, or PC and PC, via a serial link. Star Gate is easy to configure and requires only a cheap null-modem cable. To send a file to another computer simply drag it to the outgoing directory and it will automatically appear in the incoming folder of the other computer. Forget about protocols, packets, CRCs etc. just drag your files! The latest version can be obtained from Kevin Raner Software's download site: http://www.home.aone.net.au/krs I hope this helps. - Scott Remove the "spamless" to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:47:58 -0500 From: Allan Hunter Subject: networking Mac and PC At 8:30 PM -0500 3/10/2000, Paolo Bartoli wrote: >Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:10:46 +0100 >From: >Subject: > >What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? My PB >G3 has infrared and the portable PC too, but I doubt it'd be a slow option. >What about Ethernet, serial or SCSI connection? Maybe etherenet is the best >and fastest solution. >Do I need any special software to work over this network solution, are >there any shareware software for the case? I'd go ethernet; SCSI would be a possibility if the PC could do the equivalent of the PowerBook's SCSI Disk Mode or if the PC already had software installed that would allow it to read a full-sized Macintosh (HFS or HFS+) file system volume, but those are probably pretty big "ifs"; the PC won't be able to see the PowerBook's files over SCSI with the PB in SCSI Disk Mode without the software for browsing Mac volumes, and the Mac, although it can read a PC-formatted SCSI hard drive, won't have the opportunity without the PC being able to go into SCSI Disk Mode. There are two primary commercial ethernet solutions that would give you full sharing capabilities, plus a free alternatives that would give you file sharing only: 1) MIramar Systems' PC MacLan -- this puts an Appletalk protocol stack on the PC. The Mac needs nothing added. (You use the ethernet connection as your AppleTalk protocol on the Mac). The PC will see shared folders from the Mac within Network Neighborhood if you double-click "Entire Network". The PC can also share folders in the other direction over AppleTalk: right-clicking a folder or drive would then contain a new item, AppleTalk sharing. The Mac sees the shared PC resources in the chooser the same as any other AppleTalk volume. For printer sharing of PC printers, you create a Printer Spooler under PC Maclan Print Server, assign it a type to pretend to be (LaserWriter by default), select the real printer from the list of installed printers, assign a spool file from another drop-down list; and, from the Mac client, that printer becomes available when you select the associated driver (i.e., LaserWriter). I'm not sure, but it may only work with PostScript printers: I just tried it out using my girlfriend's Canon inkjet, and it printed a lot of postscript header gibberish first using LaserWriter; using StyleWriter, I did not see it on the network from the Mac with my StyleWriter 1200 driver. If you wish to share a non-Postscript PC printer, you may have more luck with PowerPrint. 2) Thursby Software Systems' DAVE -- this puts a TCP/IP-based NetBIOS stack on the Mac. The PC needs nothing added (although it does need to have TCP/IP enabled over ethernet, and to have NetBIOS running over TCP/IP; these are both set up in the Network Control Panel). (When I say "nothing added" to the PC, that does NOT mean you won't need the Windows installation CD; it will probably ask for that if these setting require changing). On the Mac, the Chooser acquires a new item, DAVE Client, that, when selected, shows available NetBIOS computers on the TCP/IP network. (If you are using PPP as your TCP/IP setting on the Mac, you can even mount shared volumes over a modem connection, but normally you would be using Ethernet). On the Mac, you use DAVE File Sharing to share items so that PC users can see them. Printer sharing over DAVE is, indeed, restricted to PostScript printers, and works from the Mac from another Control Panel, which I've never used. Setting up DAVE is more cumbersome than setting up PC MacLan because you must configure NetBIOS on the Mac using the NetBIOS Control Panel, and NetBIOS is more of a pain in the ass than AppleTalk (to put it mildly), but the documentation is good. You'll have to set up a TCP/IP network between the computers if they do not already belong to a shared TCP/IP ethernet network. 3) Free (File Sharing Only) Option One: Turn on Web Sharing on the Mac, setting it up to use File Sharing to control write privileges. Put the files you wish to share in a folder. Give the PC user the URL to the folder. On MacOS 9 (better yet), set up FTP services, again with read/write privileges. On the PC, I'm sure there is a way to set up FTP services under Win9x, although I've only ever done it on NT Server. As with DAVE, you'll have to set up a TCP/IP network between the computers if they do not already belong to a shared TCP/IP ethernet network. (Also, if you have either VirtualPC or SoftWindows on the Mac, you can network as a PC using NetBIOS over NetBEUI (over Ethernet). Or you can set up a null modem connection and have fun transferring files the way folks did in the early 1980s. Or you can buy a Zip Plus drive pretty cheaply nowadays, and move both drive and Zip cart back and forth. Or, if you have an external hard drive, you can swap the actual PC hard drive out of the PC and into the Mac, booting from the external, and File Exchange should allow you to browse the PC's hard drive.) -- Allan Hunter ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 12:36:55 +0200 From: Opher Ben-Peretz Subject: networking Mac and PC Hardware: You should be able to connect effectively using IrDA, the beauty of it is no hardware connection. For Ethernet you'd need a card in the PC. For these two an Ethernet crossover cable would do, for additional equipment like printers you'd need Ethernet cables and a hub. For the faster 100 Base TX you would need appropriate cards on all stations and category 5 cables. Software: 2 alternate programs: Dave 2.5 (www.thursby.com), and PC MacLAN 7.2 (www.miramarsys.com). 30 day demos available for d/l. I prefer the Mac-installed Dave to the PC-installed PC MacLAN, less buggy and faster. The former uses its own file-sharing, independent of the MacOS file-sharing better. It issues some unnecessary / erroneous cautions, but works. At 12:10 +0100 10/3/00, Paolo Bartoli wrote: >What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? My PB >G3 has infrared and the portable PC too, but I doubt it'd be a slow option. >What about Ethernet, serial or SCSI connection? Maybe etherenet is the best >and fastest solution. >Do I need any special software to work over this network solution, are >there any shareware software for the case? >I'd like to connect Mac and PC overall to exchange files and maybe use a >common printer/scanner. > >** Arch. Paolo Bartoli / pbartoli@iname.com ** -- __________________________ Regards, Opher Ben-Peretz 4 Geula, Kfar Sava 44254 Israel Tel/Fax/ISDN:+972-9-741-7853 GSM: +972-54-561913 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 12:10:46 +0100 From: Paolo Bartoli Subject: networking Mac and PC What's the easiest way to network a Powerbook G3 and a portable PC? My PB G3 has infrared and the portable PC too, but I doubt it'd be a slow option. What about Ethernet, serial or SCSI connection? Maybe etherenet is the best and fastest solution. Do I need any special software to work over this network solution, are there any shareware software for the case? I'd like to connect Mac and PC overall to exchange files and maybe use a common printer/scanner. ** Arch. Paolo Bartoli / pbartoli@iname.com ** ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:47:24 -0500 From: "abrody@smart.net" Subject: sound problems Dear Digest readers, This is most annoying...everytime I reboot, even when I hit the mute button on my Powerbook, the sound comes back on, and even if I change the alert sound, it defaults to Simple Beep upon reboot. Powerbook G3/233/512k backside /192MB of RAM MacOS 9. Any reason why this may happen? I wouldn't think the PRAM would be the cause since my clock is working just fine. Thank you. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Check out over 700 internet sites updated monthly at: http://www.index-site.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 12:00:14 -0500 From: rfg@his.com Subject: Speed & Your Browser I have seen what appears to me to be contradictory advice on the relationship between the size of your cache and the speed of your WWW browser. So perhaps I don't understand. Can someone enlighten me? Argument A: for the fastest WWW browser speeds, set your cache size to zero. Argument B: Use a disk cache, like NavCom Cache Control for the fastest browser. From the ReadMe that comes with NavCom Cache Control: >>Instead of using a hard drive to write and read information from pages, Netscape browsers can use RAM to hold this data. Since memory I/O is orders of magnitude faster than disk I/O, substantial performance gains can be achieved by holding page information in a memory cache.<< I have 128M of real RAM and VM turned on on my B&W G3 running OS8.6. What's the best thing to do to speed up my Netscape Communicator 4.72? Zero setting or a RAM cache? Many thanks, Bob G. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2000 10:56:48 -0000 From: "Dudley Smith" Subject: Token Ring Drivers Needed Help ! I'm looking for Token Ring drivers for a Madge 51-05 Smart 100/16/4 PCI T/R network card installed in a PowerMac 7600/132 running o/s 7.5.5 Can anyone help ? 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