Subject: Info-Mac Digest V16 #286 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Sat, 10 Apr 99 Volume 16 : Issue 286 Today's Topics: [*] MacZPoint 1.9.7 [*] CabExtractor 0.8.1 [*] CamParse - WebCamToo 1.4 log parser [*] DP Autochanger 1.3 [*] FastEmailCheckPro [*] FastEmailCheckPro [*] jlp Backgrounds Vol.1 [*] Mac-FTP-list, Version 4.4.8 [*] Neural Net StartUp Sound (16-bit) [*] Neural Net Startup Sound (8-bit) [*] PeaceKeeper v2.0b1 [*] Quit It v2.0.2 [*] ShockBox 1.12 [*] sndcompiler.sit.hqx [*] SpeakTime1.0.1 - OS-8 INIT for announcing time [*] The Open With Package 2.0 [*] tracktor-beam.hqx [*] Web Confidential [*] WebPT101.sit.hqx 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. 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Or, click . * A full list of Info-Mac mirror sites is available at the URL below: * Search the archive at . Info-Mac volunteers include Gordon Watts, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Michael Bean, Liam Breck, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, and Shawn Bunn. The Info-Mac Digest is sponsored in part by StarNine Technologies, developers of Internet server software for the Macintosh, including Web and email publishing systems. We'd also like to thank AOL for the main Info-Mac machine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V16 #286" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:14 -0700 From: info@macnetic.de Subject: [*] MacZPoint 1.9.7 MacZPoint is the leading pointsoftware (offlinereader and mailer) for eMail and news. MacZPoint is available in german language only! German description: MacZPoint Version 1.9.7 ist FREEWARE !!! MacZPoint ist die kostenguenstigste Art eMail und News zu nutzen. Diese Software braucht KEINEN aufwendigen TCP/IP internet-Zugang sondern lediglich ein Modem! MacZPoint benoetigt eine das ZConnect Protokoll unterstuetzende Mailbox. ZConnect ist ein weit verbreiteter Standard in der deutschsprachigen Mailboxlandschaft (ca. 1000 Rufnummern anbei!). Mit dem vorkonfigurierten Testzugang koennen Sie sofort beginnen! Pluspunkte: - einfach zu bedienen ("Finder" aehnlich) - Brettverwaltung mit automatischem Loeschmechanismus - Konfigurierbarer, Drag & Drop sowie Zitateinfaerbung unterstuetzender Texteditor. - Mehrere Mailboxsysteme verwaltbar - und viele andere nette Funktionen die man auch wirklich braucht! *** MACZPOINT IST MAC-LIKE! *** Systemanforderungen: - System 7 oder hoeher - Jeder Macintosh mit mind. 68020 Prozessor - Modem oder CTB-kompatible ISDN Karte Andreas Wagner a.wagner@macnetic.de macnetic software http://www.macnetic.de/ [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/maczpoint-197.hqx; 1783K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:20 -0700 From: vitriol@acd.net Subject: [*] CabExtractor 0.8.1 CabExtractor is a drop box that decompresses MSZip compressed and stored Microsoft Cabinet archives. This program requires MRJ, it may work with version 2.0, but it is targeted at version 2.1. You can get MRJ at no cost from Apple at http://www.apple.com/java. [Archived as /info-mac/cmp/cab-extractor-081.hqx; 49K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:34:24 -0700 From: cth2@dana.ucc.nau.edu Subject: [*] CamParse - WebCamToo 1.4 log parser CamParse will parse out a log generated by WebCamToo 1.4 and extract some meaningfull information including who is visiting the server, where are they coming from, and how long they are staying. Given enough memory and enough time, it should handle logs of just about any size. I have run it on a log with 50,000 lines on my Performa 6400 in about two minutes. Right now it's just a Perl script, so it requires MacPerl to run. Nowhere Man cth2@dana.ucc.nau.edu http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~cth2 [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/camparse-10.hqx; 11K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:22 -0700 From: carlile@kagi.com Subject: [*] DP Autochanger 1.3 DP Autochanger is a shareware product that changes your desktop picture automatically. You set the time between changes. The new picture is chosen at random from a folder you choose. DP Autochanger keeps track of which pictures have been shown so that all the pictures in your folder are shown, unlike many randomizers. Version 1.3 is compatible with Mac OS 8.5, as well as 8 and 8.1. This version also adds new features, including a new user interface for the editor, displaying a different picture on multiple monitors, and support for non-US versions of Mac OS 8.5. Several bugs were also fixed. For more information, including downloading, go to . [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/dp-auto-changer.hqx; 253K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:34:25 -0700 From: mats@cedinpro.com Subject: [*] FastEmailCheckPro This program is a 10$ shareware. With this program you can fast and easy check up to ten accounts for new mails. The program use multitasking to checking all account at the same time and therefor it is faster than using a regular client when you just check for new mail. You can also view the subjects and some other info from emails before downloading the them into your regular email client. Limitation for unregisted version: Limited to three accounts and you can only get info on the first mail in every account. No autocheck Latest version can be found at: http://www.cedinpro.com/fastemailcheck/ Contact: Mats Cedergren mats@cedinpro.com Please send comment/bugreports to: development@cedinpro.com --------- [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/fast-email-check-pro-10.hqx; 1042K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:17 -0700 From: mats@cedinpro.com Subject: [*] FastEmailCheckPro This program is a 10$ shareware. With this program you can fast and easy check up to ten accounts for new mails. The program use multitasking to checking all account at the same time and therefor it is faster than using a regular client when you just check for new mail. You can also view the subjects and some other info from emails before downloading the them into your regular email client. Limitation for unregisted version: Limited to three accounts and you can only get info on the first mail in every account. No autocheck Latest version can be found at: http://www.cedinpro.com/fastemailcheck/ Contact: Mats Cedergren mats@cedinpro.com Please send comment/bugreports to: development@cedinpro.com --------- [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/fast-email-check-pro-10.hqx; 1042K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:29 -0700 From: jloboi@mnsinc.com Subject: [*] jlp Backgrounds Vol.1 jlp.Backgrounds Vol.1 Copyright =A9 1999 John LoBoi $5.00 u.s. dollars Shareware. These images are 640X480 jpeg's that can be stretched to 800X600 without any quality loss and higher with minimal quality loss. There perfect for backgrounds or textures for your desktop or for web pages and can even be shrunk and tiled if you like. Send shareware fee and any comments to the address below. Distribution info: WITH written consent from me, You can use and distribute these images as you see fit; you may put them on magazine compilation CDs, shareware discs, etc. Any distribution must include this file and all the original images. You may not sell or alter these images in any way, shape or form. Thanks for your support, John LoBoi 600 Carpers Valley Rd. Winchester, Va. 22602 U.S.A. jloboi@mnsinc.com http://www.mnsinc.com/jloboi [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/jlp-backgrounds-vol-1.hqx; 968K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:34:26 -0700 From: bgrubb@zianet.com Subject: [*] Mac-FTP-list, Version 4.4.8 From: BruceG6069@aol.com (Bruce Grubb) This is the latest edition (Mar 31, 1999) of the Mac-FTP-list and should replace version 4.4.7. The Mac-FTP-list lists over 200 mac anonymous ftp sites (some with notes), over 110 Mac web pages, and contains some instructions on how to use anonymous ftp and find files as well a format chart showing which programs decompress and decode which files. Also there is a section on how to use certain files. This Stuffit Deluxe 5.0 archive contains both the text and html versions of the Mac-FTP-list. To insure that the columns in the Format Chart section line up correctly the document's text must be in a monospaced font such as Courier 10pt, Monaco 9pt, or a PC equivalent. Permission is given for this program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. Changes: Format Chart updated; Added sites/URLs: http://www.info-mac.com/search.html; Defunct sites/URLs: http://www.pht.com/info-mac/; [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mac-ftp-list-448.hqx; 80K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:27 -0700 From: email@clixsounds.com Subject: [*] Neural Net StartUp Sound (16-bit) "CyberFem Neural Net StartUp" Intro each computing session with a futuristic style with the Neural Net startup sound. This hi-fi sound is of a sterile female voice processed with preverb and subtle stereo effects saying "Connecting to neural net." The "Neural Net" startup sound is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22.5kHz versions and can be downloaded here or at the Clixsounds web site along with tons of other free Mac sounds at: This file is freeware and may be redistributed freely providing it is unaltered and includes the accompanying document. Note that a portion of this archive is information concerning Clixsounds products and services. Contact Information: Internet: email@clixsounds.com Support: support@clixsounds.com Sales: sales@clixsounds.com America Online: CLIXSOUNDS World Wide Web: http://www.clixsounds.com/ [Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/16-neuralnet.hqx; 628K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:28 -0700 From: email@clixsounds.com Subject: [*] Neural Net Startup Sound (8-bit) "CyberFem Neural Net StartUp" Intro each computing session with a futuristic style with the Neural Net startup sound. This hi-fi sound is of a sterile female voice processed with preverb and subtle stereo effects saying "Connecting to neural net." The "Neural Net" startup sound is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22.5kHz versions and can be downloaded here or at the Clixsounds web site along with tons of other free Mac sounds at: This file is freeware and may be redistributed freely providing it is unaltered and includes the accompanying document. Note that a portion of this archive is information concerning Clixsounds products and services. Contact Information: Internet: email@clixsounds.com Support: support@clixsounds.com Sales: sales@clixsounds.com America Online: CLIXSOUNDS [Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/8-neuralnet.hqx; 316K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:19 -0700 From: nstewart@ican.net Subject: [*] PeaceKeeper v2.0b1 PeaceKeeper is software that will disconnect your PPP connection at a specific time. Useful for anyone who engages in all-night downloads while sharing a phoneline with family or roommates. -- Noah J. Stewart Biped Design Co. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/peacekeeper-ppc.hqx; 560K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:24 -0700 From: berrie@kagi.com Subject: [*] Quit It v2.0.2 - A system extension that will automatically quit an application when its last window is closed. Description Quit It is a system extension that automatically quits an application when its last window is closed by the user. This can be very useful when novice users are working on a computer, who often close a window by clicking on the close box of a document window, thinking the application is quit. This can easily lead to confusion, or memory shortage. Quit It can be fully configured through its control panel, with individual settings for installed applications. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/quit-it.hqx; 615K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:15 -0700 From: endresdesign@yahoo.com Subject: [*] ShockBox 1.12 ShockBox(SB) is an Internet and desktop "audio" browser. SB allows the playback of Shockwave "streaming" audio from different SB Servers located on the Internet. Build your own SB Server! Its desktop area allows the playback of SWA, MPEG-3 Audio, MPG, MOV, AIF, WAV, AU, AVI files off of your hard drive. Build, shuffle, save, and load custom playlists. System Requirements: * PowerPC Macintosh (100mhz) with 6MB memory * or Windows 95/NT (100mhz) with 6MB memory * 56k modem connection or higher * Quicktime 3 required New in Version 1.12: * Countless bug fixes (too numerous to list) * Some speed improvements * Support for MPEG-2 audio (.mp2) * GUI revisions - I'm never content ;) Visit http://www.endresdesign.com/ for the latest version of ShockBox for MAC/WIN95/WINNT [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/shockbox-112.hqx; 3208K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:34:14 -0700 From: support@tribar.dabsol.co.uk Subject: [*] sndcompiler.sit.hqx snd Compiler Matthew Dolan =A91999, Tri-Bar. http://www.tribar.dabsol.co.uk/ support@tribar.dabsol.co.uk snd Compiler is a small compiler plug-in for use with CodeWarrior. It allows the adding of various sound formats to the project. It automatically converts these to 'snd ' resources whatever file type they are. Requires: CodeWarrior 9 or better QuickTime 2.0 or better snd Compiler is shareware, and as such if you continue to use it for more than 30 days you should pay the $5 license fee (=A32.50 UK). [Archived as /info-mac/dev/snd-compiler.hqx; 84K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:25 -0700 From: k_grant@lineone.net Subject: [*] SpeakTime1.0.1 - OS-8 INIT for announcing time SpeakTime 1.0.1 is a control panel/extension to allow your mac to speak a user specified phrase on start up, speak the time at different intervals, and announce any number of custom phrases at user specified times and dates. It requires Mac OS 8.0 or higher. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/speaktime-101.hqx; 307K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:23 -0700 From: ogorman@kagi.com Subject: [*] The Open With Package 2.0 Open With Package version 2.0 Open With Package lets you open documents with applications other than their creator. You no longer have to drag those documents through multiple folders. You don't have to launch the application and then navigate through the open dialog. Just control-click on a document and choose from the applications on your disks that can open it in the pop up list. You can save yourself whole seconds of searching each time you want to open an Adobe PhotoShop=81 file in GraphicConverter for example (hey, this adds up). Only applications that can open all the documents in the selection appear in the popup menu, so it doesn't take long to find the application that you want. The Open With Package is Shareware $10. Peter O'Gorman ogorman@kagi.com [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/open-with-package.hqx; 444K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:34:02 -0700 From: support@tribar.dabsol.co.uk Subject: [*] tracktor-beam.hqx Tracktor Beam v1.0 William Thimbleby =A9 1999, Tri-Bar http//www.tribar.dabsol.co.uk/ support@tribar.dabsol.co.uk What is Tracktor Beam: Tracktor Beam is a fun fast action packed game. Tracktor Beam is a unique game. It has very addictive gameplay. It is built with extension in mind, level and world editors are sure to come out. They will allow new graphics, new sounds, new enemies, new bonuses, new blocks with new tricky puzzels. What is expected of you: This game is not crippled nor has any features been removed. We rely on your honesty! If you like it then pay for it, if not tell me why not and then pay for it. Note Tracktor Beam is quite hard to get the hang of but can be rewarding. Alot of time and effort has gone into making this game. [Archived as /info-mac/game/tracktor-beam.hqx; 1262K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 09:08:16 -0700 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com Subject: [*] Web Confidential Web Confidential package - like most people these days, you've probably got a growing number of user IDs, passwords, registration keys, PINs, serial numbers, and the like, stored in various places on your Mac or scribbled on miscellaneous pieces of paper around your home or office. Now there is a software program to manage passwords and the like: it is called Web Confidential. It uses an intuitive, easy-to-use cardfile metaphor which will enable even novice users to get up to speed in no time. Power users will find a large number of options to enable them to configure Web Confidential to meet their specific needs. Web Confidential offers 448-bit encryption. Web Confidential 1.2 is Mac OS 8.5-savvy. This is the Japanese version of the Web Confidential package. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/webcon-12-jp.hqx; 391K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 10:34:23 -0700 From: Kevin.Hayes@Kagi.Com Subject: [*] WebPT101.sit.hqx Web Problem Tracker 1.0.1 is FileMaker Pro, Web-based Help Desk or Tech Support Software. It helps users track clients, their problems, and any actions taken on those problems. Features includ, email support for sending messages to other users, accessible from almost any web browser, reports, and is fully customizable in FileMaker. Requires FileMaker Pro 4.0 or higher. Kevin Hayes Kevin.Hayes@Kagi.Com http://www.kagi.com/Kevin.Hayes/WebPT.html [Archived as /info-mac/data/webpt-101.hqx; 177K] -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************