Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #40 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Mon, 06 Mar 00 Volume 17 : Issue 40 Today's Topics: [*] Extension Overload v4.9 [*] File Buddy 5.3.4J - Japanese Version [*] macgix SDI-TS 1.6.1r4.2 [*] Master Key 1.0 - Multi-user typing instruction [*] OfficePool 2000 2.0.6 PPC [*] Ringsys WebMonitor 1.1.1 [*] session timer 2.0 [*] Startup Doubler 2.5.3J - For Faster Start-Ups! (Japanese Version) [*] VSE Be Found 1.6 - Web Site Promotion Tool [*] VSE My Privacy 1.1 - Password manager with military-strength encryption [Q] G3 Powerbook won't wake up Comparing Printers Info-Mac Digest V17 #38 mac to phone over internet PC Anywhere Connection To PPC Videoconferencing with Mac? Vinyl records into CDs Vinyl records into CDs 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 . Downloading and Submitting Files from the Info-Mac Archive: * A full list of Info-Mac mirror sites is available at: * Search the archive via the MIT HyperArchive at: . * To submit files for the archive, email the binhexed file with a description to . Submissions must be made by the author or with permission of the author. 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It offers detail information of 2600 extensions and control panels in your system. It also lets you activate and deactivate them, so that you can always easily tailor your system to your current requirements. In addition, Extension Overload includes a useful collection of helpful information and tidbits. Extension Overload Features * Allows you to enableand disable you extensions and control panels on the fly without going to the Extensions or Control Panels folders. * Provide detailed descriptions of 2600 extensions and control panels, both from Apple and from other companies. * Covers extensions and control panels from System 7, 7.5, 7.6, Mac OS 8, 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0, iMac, G3 and G4. * Searching for a particular extensions or control panels within the database can be done either by name or description. * Searchable system error codes to help make your troubleshooting process easier and faster. * Generate reports to keep track of your extensions and control panels. * Extension Overload wiill warn user if ObjectSupportLib was found in Mac OS 8, 8.5, 8.6 and 9. User will be able to click 'Delete' to Delete. 'Disable' to Disable' and 'Do nothing'. * A Tidbits menu that contains interesting tidbits of information including: - What is an extension, control panel, shared library? - Tips to speed up your Macintosh. - Easter eggs (little gimmicks hidden somewhere inthe software). - A guide on how to get software updates. 4.9 released March 4, 2000 * Contains descriptions of 2750 extensions and control panels. * More URLs and emails added. * Many details have been updated. * Better support for non English Mac OS. * Fixed a bug in the error code search window. Could crash if the user scrolled to the bottom with VM turned off. * Fixed a problem with searching the database when the names contained numbers. * Prepared the application for localisation. * 'ObjectSupportLib' warning no longer show up in System 7.5. * 'Bad Modification Dates' bug fixed. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/extension-overload-49.hqx; 1264 K] ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com Subject: [*] File Buddy 5.3.4J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the File Buddy package. File Buddy is quite simply the best utility available for working with files and folders on your Macintosh. First released more than six years ago, it has been continually enhanced, improved, and supported since that time. *View and edit a wide range of file and folder information. *Create droplet applications that automatically apply changes to items dropped on them, including the contents of folders. *Find files and folders using an extensive set of search criteria. Enhance file searches with plug-ins that extend file search capabilities. Conveniently perform a wide variety of actions on found items. Make File Buddy your default file finding application using the File Buddy CP control panel. *Modify the names of multiple files at once. For example, remove ".txt" from the names of a group of files. *Use contextual menus to accomplish many tasks in a single step. Contextual menus are supported on all versions of the Macintosh operating systems. *Create custom icons: from PICTs on the clipboard; from other icons; for folders using a varitey of templates; with blank icons; using only small icons. *Create and manage aliases. *Find empty files and folders, orphaned files, duplicate files, broken aliases, and unused preference files. *Automatically repair broken aliases *Rebuild the desktop file. *Move, delete, and copy files. Even copy invisible files and use the Replace Different option to skipping copying files that already exist. *Delete data and resource forks from files. *Erase files and unused disk space. *Create snapshots that can be used to track the changes on a disk, such as files installed by an installer. Use snapshots to uninstall applications. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-buddy-534-jp.hqx; 1601 K] ------------------------------ Date: 5 Mar 2000 From: ThK Subject: [*] macgix SDI-TS 1.6.1r4.2 Dear SetDynIPtoStatic users or interesters, we are proud to present the revisioned release of SDI-TS 1.6.1r4 on our web-site. It½s a version 1.6.1r4.2 and includes: - Full US English Documentation ! - Introduction of "macgix Universal Installer 2.0b1", written in FaceSpan 3.5. Includes a free license for registered users of SDI-TS for 10 installationpackages for private use. (Not included in written form, but license is sent via eMail if SDI-TS gets registered.) This is the last revision of version 1.6.1. Right now we are working out version 2.0. You may see some screenshots of the making of at called "Screenshot of version 1.6.2 as JPEG" but it will be a version 2. Version 2 will reintroduce a feature, that allows to use Fetch or Anarchie as FTP-client optionally. You may use SDI-TS then from Mac OS 7.5.5 up to Mac OS 9. We made first tests with SDI-TS 1.6.1r4.1 on "Mac OS X Developer Release 3" and it worked fine if launched in "MacOS.app" environment. We will make it "Classic.app"-proof later with version 2.5- We hope, you will enjoy this software. Don½t forget to register if you use this peace of software regularly more often than ten times. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/sdi-ts-161r4.hqx; 973 K] ------------------------------ Date: 5 Mar 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" Subject: [*] Master Key 1.0 - Multi-user typing instruction Master Key is a multi-user straightforward typing instruction program which offers comprehensive individual statistics. It can work with an AppleShare network to provide ubiquitous access to user files. It allows the use of plain text files as drills. It includes support for Dvorak key layout, and offers options for audible feedback including samples from typewriters. Master Key requires a PowerPC-based Mac and Mac OS 8 or higher. Shareware $15, Students $10, School Site License $100, School District License $350 [Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-key-10.hqx; 2448 K] ------------------------------ Date: 5 Mar 2000 From: "Paul Causey" Subject: [*] OfficePool 2000 2.0.6 PPC OfficePool 2000 remains the most comprehensive 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. We are extremely pleased with this new version of OfficePool, said Paul Causey, PachydermØs chief software engineer. Now customers can create and manage NCAA pools with extreme ease and then publish those results onto the web with a few clicks of a button. OfficePool 2000 also has many other features which make managing office pools a breeze. Features in OfficePool 2000 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. [Archived as /info-mac/game/office-pool-2000-206-ppc.hqx; 588 K] ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 From: Elian Carsenat Subject: [*] Ringsys WebMonitor 1.1.1 Program Name: Ringsys WebMonitor Version: 1.1.1 Resource url: http://www.websitewatchers.co.uk/products/webmonitor_1_1_x/webmonitor_1_1_x.html Description: Do you know if your web site is running properly? WebMonitor does! WebMonitor will check your site every few minutes. I will alert you immediately if if your site doesn't work properly. With the web front end, setting up the web monitor has never been easier. Also, thanks to the alert escalation, you won't miss another important event on your site: someone else in your team will pick it up and do something about it. MacOS http://www.ringsys.co.uk/webmonitor/try/InstData/MacOS/NoVM/wm11inst.bin (Inludes JVM: 8.8mb) http://www.ringsys.co.uk/webmonitor/try/InstData/MacOS/VM/wm11inst.bin (Requires JVM 1.1.6+: 1.6mb) Screenshot: http://www.websitewatchers.com/wm11_screenshot.gif [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/ringsys-web-monitor-111.hqx; 2391 K] ------------------------------ Date: 5 Mar 2000 From: stefan schramm Subject: [*] session timer 2.0 ** freeware ** (c) 1999-2000, stefan schramm rootsolutions@kagi.com the session timer is a handy tool for logging time on your computer. because of the way it works, it will not be affected by accidentally closing the timer, quitting filemaker, or even a system crash. system requirements: mac or windows computer running filemaker pro 3.0 or later. [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/session-timer-20.hqx; 17 K] ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com Subject: [*] Startup Doubler 2.5.3J - For Faster Start-Ups! (Japanese Version) This is the Japanese version of the Startup Doubler package. Startup Doubler: for faster startups! Startup Doubler makes for quicker startups: Its software acceleration compensates for sub-optimal disk performance to make extensions, control panel, the Finder and startup applications load faster. Save time each time you startup your Mac! Those seconds spent waiting while your Mac starts add up to a lot of time. Startup Doubler usually makes startups 20% to 50% faster, depending on the performance of your startup disk and the number of Extensions, Control Panels and Startup Items in your System. Changes in this version: * Supports Mac OS 9.0.1, 9.0.2 and 9.0.3 * Misc changes Startup Doubler runs on Mac OS 9.X and previous versions (going back to System 7.0), and supports multiple extension sets. It is shareware, so you can try it for free then buy only if you like it. Registered users of previous versions may upgrade for free. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/startup-doubler-253-jp.hqx; 160 K] ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 From: VSE Customer Support Subject: [*] VSE Be Found 1.6 - Web Site Promotion Tool This is VSE Be Found 1.6, a new version of the award-winning web site promotion tool for Macintosh computers. The program automatically submits web site URLs to up to 178 search engines, analyzes web pages, manages META tags and features a built-in FTP client. The new version improves the analysis of web pages and decides whether they are search engine ready or not. The automatic keyword proposal has been improved. Some user suggestions have been added and minor bugs have been fixed. Further Information: http://vse-online.com/submit-website/index.html Awards: - MacAddict 11/99, Shareware Pick of the Month - MacFormat 7/99, Best on Test, 92 % - Tucows, 5 out of 5 - AppleLinks, 5 out of 5 - FileDudes, 5 out of 5 - MacPool, Best of Selection System Requirements: - 5 MB RAM - System 7.5.5 or higher [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/vse-be-found-16.hqx; 1831 K] ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 From: VSE Customer Support Subject: [*] VSE My Privacy 1.1 - Password manager with military-strength encryption VSE My Privacy 1.1 is a data security software that allows Mac users to store and organize their confidential data in a safe place. It uses a military strength 448-bit encryption algorithm to encrypt your data. That so-called "BlowFish" algorithm has never been broken. The new version adds many features and functions that have been requested by users. For example, VSE added Find and Find Again commands, a popup menu for fast access to URLs and a button bar for menu shortcuts. It also includes some other minor improvements and fixes a few minor bugs. Further information about VSE My Privacy: http://vse-online.com/my-privacy/index.html System Requirements: System 7.5 or later, 4 MB RAM [Archived as /info-mac/data/vse-my-privacy-11.hqx; 774 K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 12:18:11 +0700 From: Rich Garella Subject: [Q] G3 Powerbook won't wake up My "Wall Street" G3 Powerbook (233MHz) has a problem waking up from sleep. If it sleeps for more than a few minutes, when I try to wake it up the screen lights up in gray, but nothing at all is on the display. Sometimes it will redraw the Finder and its windows, then freeze, showing the clock. When it does wake up, it can take close to a minute to fill whatever windows are open with whatever is supposed to be in them. When I restart after the failure, the computer goes through the lengthy disk repair process. I have zapped the PRAM, rebuilt the desktop, trashed the Energy Saver preferences,, reinstalled OS 8.6 (twice, once doing a clean install) and now installed OS9. I've also reset the power manager in accordance with the Apple TIL note. Still the problem persists. It doesn't make any difference whether it is on the battery or the adaptor, when I put it to sleep or when I try to wake it up. And it's not the USB adaptor problem, because I don't have USB and don't have those extensions installed. Starting up with extensions off seemed to solve the problem, so I tested the extensions and control panels in groups. But the problem did not replicate during the testing. Since the problem is inconsistent, and the time the computer must sleep before failing varies, it could take a very long time to isolate it this way. I've put a list of the extensions and control panels I'm using at http://www.garella.com/ext.htm Any help with this much appreciated! --Rich Garella ___________________________________________________________ Rich Garella * rich@garella.com http://www.garella.com/rich Phnom Penh * New York IF MAIL BOUNCES TRY: garellar@mindspring.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 18:10:21 +0100 From: Christian F Buser Subject: Comparing Printers Jerry Levinson wrote >I have the opportunity to buy either the HP 2100TN or the Brother HL-1270N >(I need a printer with Ethernet and PostScript). > >The dpi and page speed are comparable enough for me. It would be connected >to 6 iMacs, one older PowerMac, and a few old Performas. I don't know the brother products very well, but earlier models had problems with the PS emulation. However, HP also no longer uses "original Adobe PostScript", but a clone emulation , so both products may be really the same today. Now, I would look at the price of the consumables (which gives a "price per printed page"), and the availability of these consumables near to your location. Best wishes, Christian. -- Christian F. Buser, Hohle Gasse 6, CH-5507 Mellingen (Switzerland) Look at Why should I buy a bed when all that I want is sleep? (Robert Lax) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 13:56:22 -0500 From: Saint John Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #38 At 20:32 -0500 3/2/00, The Info-Mac Network wrote: >i've got an iMac (revision A - that is 233 Mhz, etc). I would like to >have an external microphone. My old Classic II mic is not working >with the iMac. > >Is there a way to connect a PC microphone to an iMac and what is the >difference between omni (old Macs), PC and Plain Talk microphones? > >Can you guide me how much is the fair price to pay for a PlainTalk >mic - for a new one and for a second hand one? The last question first: Using various inexpensive sources, I've paid anywhere from $9 to $19 for a PlainTalk microphone. I'd think that they go for about $30 new. You should not use a Classic Mac microphone with a PlainTalk Mac, nor the other way around. That's what I've been told, at least. I've never tried it, but I'd hate to fry my Mac just to check it out. Small Dog Electronics had a great deal on Jabra EarPhones, combination earphones/microphones that stuck in your ear and picked up your voice that way. I'm not sure they still have any. Griffin Technologies (hope that's it!) has a wide range of convertors, one of which is the "NEMic." I'm using one now with my PowerCenter 132 and a cheap IBM-PC microphone. It sells for a low enough price so that it was possible to get a microphone and the NEMic for a little more than a PlainTalk microphone-- and also to have the ability to switch between a headset mike and a boom mike. -- +- Saint John | | | Please do not use the information above in the service of evil. +-- Thank you. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2000 14:12:06 +0200 From: "Dr.Peter Stoyanov" Subject: mac to phone over internet Dear all, PC (Windows) user for quite some time are able to enjoy free web based phones to call US (e.g. http://www.dialpad.com) and from few months now - the world (http://www.hottelephone.com). do you know a company that offers such product that is mac compatible or our only option is using VirtualPC or alike? MTIA Peter ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 08:00:53 -0500 From: "D. Scott Beach" Subject: PC Anywhere Connection To PPC "Steele, John" asks: >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? John: Frallon used to make a cross-platform remote control package called "Timbuktu". Last I heard it was available from Netopia . That was reported in Tidbits #441 in Aug. '98. I'll send you that directly. - Scott Remove the "spamless." to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 20:51:51 +0100 From: cbuser@access.ch (Christian F Buser) Subject: Videoconferencing with Mac? [ A copy of this message has been posted to the newsgroup ] [ comp.sys.mac.apps ] Microsoft NetMeeting appears to exist only for Windows. Is there something similar which is compatible with NetMeeting, or is there something which exists for both worlds? Christian. -- Christian F. Buser, Hohle Gasse 6, CH-5507 Mellingen (Switzerland) Look at Why should I buy a bed when all that I want is sleep? (Robert Lax) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 07:46:43 -0800 From: "Adam C. Engst" Subject: Vinyl records into CDs At 3:30 PM +0200 3/2/00, Michael Silverstein wrote: >What is the best (highest quality) way to record a CD from a vinyl record? > >I have a G4, a stereo system and a CD-RW which I can hook together. > >My questions are about the route: which program should I use, which file >format should I save in, etc. I'd recommend reading through a thread on this topic in TidBITS Talk. cheers... -Adam -- Adam C. Engst, TidBITS Publisher ------------------------------ Date: 4 Mar 2000 08:14:47 -0500 From: "D. Scott Beach" Subject: Vinyl records into CDs Michael Silverstein asks: >What is the best (highest quality) way to record a CD from a vinyl record? >I have a G4, a stereo system and a CD-RW which I can hook together. >My questions are about the route: which program should I use, which file >format should I save in, etc. Michael: Adaptec Toast Deluxe 4.0 comes with an extra program called "Spin Doctor" that lets you record from LP (or anything else) and filter to reduce vinyl noise/pops/scratches. It will also automatically guess at where the breaks between tracks should occur or let you manually do it. When you've got it ready just tell it to send to Toast and it launches Toast and starts to burn an audio CD for you. - Scott Remove the "spamless." to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************