Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #97 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Thu, 15 Jun 00 Volume 17 : Issue 97 Today's Topics: (A) ftp server program info (A) Memory Control Panel with corrupted fonts (A) tiff header tags writer (A) Zip Drive (Q) Mac application that is PC MS NetMeeting interoperable? [*] Describing LMTdemo.sit [*] iConcentration 1.0 [*] Into the Woods Kaleidoscope scheme [*] Itivuttaka 1.3 [*] Kalender D-2.0 [*] Lime100.sit.hqx draws beautiful lines [*] Liner 1.1 [*] LockOut 1.8 [A] PB G3 - Centris connection? [Q] iMac won't stay shutdown File Assistant and File Synchronization HP DeskJet - MS Word conflict non-digest OS 9: IP File Sharing disabled PC utility to read Mac disks PC utility to read Mac disks Type of Motherboard for 400 MHz AGP G4 URLs of type 'afp://' (R) Videoconferencing Software VRML 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 #97" ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 06:49:35 -0400 From: "D. Scott Beach" To: "Info-Mac Digest" Subject: (A) ftp server program info "abrody@smart.net" writes: >Free FTP servers are a plenty for the PC, but so far I haven't seen >one for the Mac, or know which PC FTP server is better than others. >I am trying to setup an FTP server on a PC or a Mac, and transfer >files back and forth via FTP behind a firewall that both the Mac and >PC share thanks to them both being hubbed to a DSL connection. The >firewall distributes addresses via DHCP to both of them. Are there >any ftp server programs you'd recommend over others. Remember this >has to be free! And how does one setup the server so that one >folder on one side is setup to receive the others. Fetch, >Netfinder, Anarchie, and Transmit are all client FTP programs, and >won't do the trick unless you know a server program I can use on the >PC to let them contact it. The PC has Windows 98. a: Free, schmee! Spend the 10 bucks and buy Net Presenz from Stairways. ;-) - Scott Remove the "spamless" to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 10:38:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Wessels To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: (A) Memory Control Panel with corrupted fonts Answering my own question, for the good of the general knowledge base... > Can anyone hazard a guess as to why the values boxes in my Memory control > panel are all scrambled... I seem to have forgotten my basics. After remembering to go through the standard "divide and conquer" extension conflict detection procedure, I found that the offending extension was OpColour Light, which I had tried out and forgotten all about. Delete, and the problem goes away. ===== Brian Wessels This is my private, "permanent" email address. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos -- now, 100 FREE prints! http://photos.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 05:56:29 -0400 From: "D. Scott Beach" To: "Info-Mac Digest" Subject: (A) tiff header tags writer atroncale@nypl.org (atroncale) asks: > I am in need of a program that will write to TIF header tags for a > Mac. There is a PC version of this called TIFFKIT but I have yet to > find something for MAC. Anthony: If you open the file in Graphic Converter and resave it as a TIFF then you should be prompted to choose wether you wish it saved with IBM or Mac headers. Graphic Converter is by Thorsten Lemke , is around $35 shareware and an excellent tool. It's available in the Info-Mac archives. - Scott Remove the "spamless" to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 06:00:45 -0400 From: "D. Scott Beach" To: "Info-Mac Digest" Subject: (A) Zip Drive Chuck Hooker asks: >We have an extra internal Iomega Zip drive that could start doing some >needed work as an external drive. Does anyone have a suggestion on >locating a surplus external housing, with the needed connectors, etc., >without paying a ransom to Iomega? Chuck: Check your local used Mac store. They may have an old Syquest drive or the like that you can swap out the drive mechanism on. I've done that. Works like a charm. A 44Mb or 88Mb SQ drive shouldn't cost you much. - Scott Remove the "spamless" to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 15:14:08 -0700 From: Mark Allen To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: (Q) Mac application that is PC MS NetMeeting interoperable? I've been using Netopia's Timbuktu Conferencing application for participating in PC Microsoft NetMeeting Internet conferences. Some colleagues want to be able to join, but they discovered that Timbuktu Conferencing is a discontinued product. Does anyone know of any other Mac application that is interoperable with PC NetMeeting? Thanks! Mark Allen ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: Likely Software To: Subject: [*] Describing LMTdemo.sit The object of this Preview version of Likely Software's upcoming 3D adventure, is to open the portal to the Gate World, where it is assumed your stepfather was led to. [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/lmt-demo.hqx; 4046 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: Brian Kelley To: Subject: [*] iConcentration 1.0 iConcentration is a simple (but endlessly diverting) game to test your memory. To play, match the pictures of the various flavors of iMacs, iBooks, and other Macs. iConcentration is freeware. [Archived as /info-mac/game/word/iconcentration.hqx; 1312 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: royerm To: Subject: [*] Into the Woods Kaleidoscope scheme Into the Woods is a Kaleidoscope 2.0+ scheme thats makes you feel you are deep in the forest...surrounds you with trees and singing birds... -Martha Royer See and download my Kaleidoscope schemes here: http://www.kaleidoscope.net/schemes/completelisting.shtml Click the letter "R" and find my schemes there [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/into-the-woods.hqx; 762 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: Brian Kelley To: Subject: [*] Itivuttaka 1.3 The Itivuttaka is a collection of 112 short sutras from the Pali Canon in mixed prose and verse, covering a wide range of the Buddha's teachings in a form that is accessible, appealing, and concise. This application randomly generates one of the verses each time it is opened, making it a nice addition to the Startup Items folder. Additionally, clicking on the quotation will generate a new verse. The verses can be saved as text files, and printed from the "File" menu. If you encounter any unfamiliar terms, there is a "Useful Definitions" item under the Apple Menu. Version 1.3 was updated to use Navigation Services. This application is offered as a free gift of Dharma. May all beings attain Perfect Peace. Note: this version should replace earlier versions in the archive. [Archived as /info-mac/app/itivuttaka-13.hqx; 906 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: Frank Olschewski To: Subject: [*] Kalender D-2.0 German application Kalender D-2.0 FAT Dieses Programm zeigt eine Jahresuebersicht. Es koennen alle Jahre von 1583 bis 29.940 angezeigt werden. In jedem Monat werden die Wochennummern angezeigt und die Feiertage sind hervorgehoben. Die Namen der Feiertage koennen der aktiven Hilfe entnommen werden. Systemvorraussetzungen: 68020 oder PPC Prozessor und System 7.0 oder neuer. Freeware 30.05.2000 von Frank Olschewski www.folsch.de [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/kalender-20-de-fat.hqx; 151 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: "Pandaa" To: Subject: [*] Lime100.sit.hqx draws beautiful lines Lime is a small program that draws nice "lines" or "bars" , similar to ones often seen on personal homepages. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/lime-10.hqx; 161 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: To: Subject: [*] Liner 1.1 Description iLiner is a simple application that lets you summarize text in any application. You can also brainstorm ideas in a powerful outline processor, and export outlines directly to QuickTime slide presentations. iLiner 1.1 now supports dragging collapsed outlines with number formatting into other applications and automatic expansion of outlines. New support for RTF files and the ability to assign shortcuts for common outline commands has also been added. iLiner contextual menu summarizer now better supports OS 9 and uses Navigation Services to database summaries. This is a 14-day trial version. The full version retail price is $49. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/iliner-11.hqx; 1973 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 From: Bill To: Subject: [*] LockOut 1.8 LockOut is a $10 shareware security application that helps keep people from using your Mac while you re away. Helps keep your Mac safe from your co-workers while at the office, and from your kids while at home. Rated 4 Stars by ZDNet! LockOut features: -- Cannot be aborted by Force-Quit (command-option-escape-shift keys) -- People can leave a message for you while your gone. -- Session log lists lock time, unlocked time, and any break-in attempts. -- And more... [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/lockout-18.hqx; 621 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Jun 2000 06:22:59 -0400 From: "D. Scott Beach" To: "Info-Mac Digest" Subject: [A] PB G3 - Centris connection? Donald Webb asks: >Sorry for asking what must be a really basic question, but any useful >advice may mean I can give my daughter-in-law a Centris 650! First I >need to clean up the Centris' internal hard disk, install system >8.5.1, things like that. > >Problem: I need to connect my PowerBook G3 (OS 8.5.1) to my old >Centris 650. It almost connects, but not quite. > >The Centris is daisy-chained to an Apple external hard disk. SCSI >Probe 5.1 opens the hard disk, all right, but the Centris doesn't >appear in the dialogue box. There does not seem to be any problem >with the connection; when a scanner is connected to the external hard >disk, it works fine. > >Is it a SCSI ID conflict? Too much termination? I'm not sure where >to start looking. > >I once managed to connect to the Centris through the modem port, but >that was quite a while ago, and the file transfer was much too slow >to be practical. Don: It sounds like you're trying to use the PB in SCSI mode. That means mounting the PB as an external drive on the Centris. The operation should result in the PB not booting into the Mac OS but displaying a floating SCSI symbol and then showing up on the Centris' desktop as a HD icon. There should be a control panel on the PB to set what SCSI ID number you want to assign it. You'll also need the appropriate SCSI cable. This all depends on G3 PBs still being abe to run in SCSI mode. I haven't done it since PB 100 or 500 series. Maybe doing the LocalTalk connection and letting it copy over night would be the easiest in the long run. - Scott Remove the "spamless" to return eMail to me. Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:54:44 -0800 From: "Kee Nethery, Kagi CEO" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: [Q] iMac won't stay shutdown We have one iMac that when you select shutdown, it restarts immediately. We have lots of iMacs that do stay shutdown, only this one seems to have a strong enough will to live that it survives shutdown. When I set the Energy Control Panel to shutdown after a period of inactivity, it restarts immediately. It has an ADB keyboard and ADB mouse with the ABD to USB adapter. We have a similar setup on other iMacs and they do shutdown and stay shutdown. Any ideas? Kee Nethery kee@kagi.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:51:54 -0500 From: Ana Franca y Mirko To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: File Assistant and File Synchronization Hi helpful friends: I use to use File Assistant and File Synchronization to keep updated the desktop and the mobil computers since i upgrade to Mac OS 9. But now, :-( , i can't because both applications crash blatantly everytime i try to use them. It's me or any of you have the same problem? Do you know how to make them work with Mac OS 9? Thanks for your help in this problem and for all the knowledge i have drink on this digest. Mirko ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 13:14:56 +0200 From: "Michael S. Silverstein" To: Info-mac Subject: HP DeskJet - MS Word conflict The most recent generation of HP Deskjets print have a serious conflict with MS Word 98 that is even documented in their ReadMe. If there is Highlighting (i.e. yellow background) or Grey surrounding text, the printer will simply print BLACK. I find it impossible to read black text in a black background. I receive documents daily with shading and/or highlighting that I MUST print and I CANNOT edit every one. I have turned to HP and to Microsoft so that my printer can work with my word processor, but to no avail. Does anyone out there know of a fix for this criminal incompatibility. By the way, NONE of the slightly older HP Deskjet printers have this problem. Thanks, Michael Silverstein Materials Engineering Technion ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:24:22 +0200 From: raymond To: "digest@info-mac.org" Subject: non-digest Hello, I am looking for the way how to get the info-mac in the regular way, and not in the digest way. TIA Raymond ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 22:59:47 -0400 From: Chris Pepper To: Info-Mac Subject: OS 9: IP File Sharing disabled I have a static IP working (both for client and server programs), and AppleTalk file sharing is fine, but the File Sharing CP's "Enable File Sharing clients to connect via TCP/IP" checkbox is greyed out. Has anyone else seen this problem before? I've seen the checkbox unavailable when IP networking wasn't active, but it is (File Sharing correctly displays my IP address). My DNS is a bit scrambled until I tell NSI about my new nameserver, but I wouldn't expect this to disable File Sharing over IP. Any suggestions? I'd much rather not reinstall the File Sharing CP from CD-ROM, but that's the next step I can think of. DFA says my disks are all fine. Not surprisingly, Mac OS help isn't, and restarting makes no difference. Thanks, Chris Pepper -- Chris Pepper | pepper@zumadigital.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 14:35:39 -0000 From: RobD To: "Infomac To Digest Reply" Subject: PC utility to read Mac disks quoting The Info-Mac Network and possibly previous message abstract: >Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:21:58 PDT >From: "Jim Huskey" >To: digest@info-mac.org >Subject: PC utility to read Mac disks > >I'm looking for a shareware utility that will allow me to read Mac disks on >an NT or Win95/98 box. I've used MacinDOS but can't now find it or anything >like it. I'm not even sure how to look for it. I've looked in download.com >and Winfiles.com with no luck >thanks, Go to Dataviz's website. They offer software to reside on PC.s to seee and translate Mac files and Software (MacLinks+)to reside on the Mac to see and translate PC files should get you to their main page. >>>-----------Reach me by ICQ# 7162477------------------<<< ~~~ Read my contributions ~~~ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 07:22:41 -0700 (MST) From: Bruce Johnson To: The Info-Mac Network Subject: PC utility to read Mac disks > > Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:21:58 PDT > From: "Jim Huskey" > To: digest@info-mac.org > Subject: PC utility to read Mac disks > > I'm looking for a shareware utility that will allow me to read Mac disks on > an NT or Win95/98 box. I've used MacinDOS but can't now find it or anything > like it. I'm not even sure how to look for it. I've looked in download.com > and Winfiles.com with no luck > thanks, > jimhuskey@hotmail.com No shareware that I know of, I use MacDrive2000 at work on my NT box. It's pretty much bulletproof. A good place to look would be http://www.macwindows.com/disks.html Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs ------------------------------ Date: 14 Jun 2000 08:11:00 -0400 From: Bill Waits To: Subject: Type of Motherboard for 400 MHz AGP G4 Can anyone let me know the code name for motherboard for the now shipping 400 MHz AGP G4 PowerMacs. I can't find the info on Apple's site anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Bill ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 16:08:10 -0700 From: Sandro Corsi To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: URLs of type 'afp://' (R) I saw this rather late, but just in case you're still having the problem, I can offer two thoughts: >I said yes to file sharing, and have a directory called "pub" >with sharing turned on. From home, I opened "Chooser", clicked >on AppleShare, (Appletalk is on), and clicked on "Server IP address". >I was invited to "Enter the Server Address", and typed this in > > afp://mathmac44.math.uwaterloo.ca > Whenever I got this to work, I only entered the address itself, without the protocol part. In your case, this means: mathmac44.math.uwaterloo.ca I would think that the AppleShare client is smart enough to deal with both formats... but you never know with these dang computers. Another possibility is that your institution is running a firewall and blocking AFP traffic. We're trying to keep our local technonazis from doing the same to us, but it's really only a matter of time, I'm afraid. --Sandro ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 21:38:03 -0400 From: "Marian C. Poczobutt" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: Videoconferencing Software Videoconferencing Software Now that we both have fast Internet connections, I'm looking into setting up videoconferencing with my brother - he's running Windows with a DSL connection and I have a beige 300mhz Mac (with a USB card) running System 8.6 with a Roadrunner cable connection. The big question seems to be what software to use. It seems that the choices available to both platforms are iVisit and CU-Seeme. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions about these, particularly about how they work cross-platform? I took a look at their websites and it appears that iVisit sends a Black&White image (but the information may refer to an earlier release) - are there any other differences? As far as hardware, we'll probably go with the Logitech Quickcams - any comments on getting the Quickcam Pro or the Quickcam VC? There's a review of the Pro in the Feb/2000 MacWorld, but the Logitech site doesn't mention anything about Mac compatibility. I wouldn't mind paying the extra bucks if it does offer a better picture. Thanks in advance for any information. -- Marian Poczobutt mcpoczob@mailbox.syr.edu SUNY College Of Environmental Science & Forestry Syracuse, New York ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:00:55 -0500 From: Barry Rowe To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: VRML Does anyone know about any freeware, shareware or commercial VRML players for the Macintosh? How about plugins for browsers? I am working on an NSF funded project to allow high school students download animations of atoms and molecules. Our programmers want to use VRML, but those would not be usable on Macs, which are 60% of the computers in schools! Can anyone help? barry -- Actually...... Barry E. Rowe O- roweba@cmi.k12.il.us Chemistry Teacher NCSA ChemViz Group Champaign Unit #4 Schools http://www.cmi.k12.il.us/~roweba/ Champaign, Il 61820 Lord Earnest Ruthorford said: office fax: 781-846-648 "All of Science is either Physics or stamp collecting" -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************