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Info-Mac Digest Thu, 21 Aug 97 Volume 15 : Issue 176
Today's Topics:
[*] "Styles" Lace and Sapphires color scheme for Kaleidoscope
[*] Acme Filters_236
[*] Akua Sweets 106
[*] Art Folders1-10.sit
[*] Art Folders11-20.sit
[*] Art Folders21.sit
[*] Articulation P_B_M
[*] Articulation T_D_N
[*] Baby Games 1.0
[*] Bitwise_18
[*] BrightChick 1.2.0
[*] Catakig 1.03b
[*] CMTools 2.0.1
[*] delta_xy_30.sea.hqx
[*] Deskpop 1.0b4
[*] EasyAccount2.0
[*] fim-zip-disk-resources.hqx
[*] folder-builder-1.3.cpt
[*] FreePPP Control
[*] French lesson - foreign languages learning
[*] German's Patterns v1.0.sit
[*] Ghost 2.0 - Super File Hiding/Protecting Utility
[*] grafyxx12_ppc
[*] KQ Runner - a KeyQuencer Lite utility
[*] Mac Libs
[*] Must-Have Patterns Deluxe
[*] NetRPG
[*] OTChat 3.0.2
[*] Pan-Asia Language Kit for MacOS v1.0 release
[*] PB Cursors - New Mac OS 8 Style Cursors for Programmers
[*] Style 1.5; a scriptable styled text editor
[*] Unicorn Editor for MacOS v1.2.4 release
[*] WhackIt.sit.hqx -- freeware whack-a-mole arcade game
[*] XContact 1.04
[*] zap-res-forks-101.hqx
[A] Evading FileGuard 2.5.2
Bad Extension problems
Good e-mail services for Macs?
Info-Mac Digest V15 #173
live icon-dragging...?
Load ROM into RAM [C]
OS 8 And Powerbooks
Performa 6400 modem upgrade?
ThreadsManager?
Unscheduled Restarts
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:17 -0700
From: jparris6@netpath.net
Subject: [*] "Styles" Lace and Sapphires color scheme for Kaleidoscope
Please add my updated "Styles" color scheme for Kaleidoscope, Lace and
Sapphires, to the Recent Additions section of the HyperArchive. Thank
you very much.
Lace and sapphires was originally part of a set of three color schemes.
It is done in blue and lavender tones with a touch of sapphire gems and
lace, with custom default folder and custom matching trash. Textures to
go with the scheme are also included. Compressed by Binhex.
Regards,
Janet Parris
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/lace-and-sapphires.hqx; 67K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:04 -0700
From: Boston84@aol.com
Subject: [*] Acme Filters_236
Acme Filters 2.3.6 (C)1997 by Eric V. Curtis All rights reserved
Acme Filters takes the place of many separate freeware/shareware
utilities you may be currently using. It started out as a simple
file converter to translate some old Smith-Corona word processor
files into text files I could use on my Macintosh. Then I realized
my code would make a good shell for any type of drag-and-drop filter.
So, I combined several filters I occasionally use into one "all-purpose"
drag-and-drop application. Full source code is also included so you
can add your own filters or modify the included filters.
Eric Curtis
boston84@aol.com
[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/acme-filters-236.hqx; 84K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:49 -0700
From: akua@bluewin.ch
Subject: [*] Akua Sweets 106
AKUA Sweets V1.06
Released: 21.August, 1997 (Beba's Birthday!)
Changes in V1.06
+ Added canceled property to a ProgressWindow. + Time elapsed/remaining
and cancel message now shown in progress window. + Canceling now "knows"
if it is in the background and ignores Command-Option if so. + Fixed a
bug that could have caused the second running of an AkuaCopy-using
script to crash. + Will now detect progress over 100% or under 0% and
just flash the progress bar.
A set of handy osaxen, including:
display progress [progWind] [titled "My Operation"] [subtitled "My
Object"] [labeled "My Short Label"] [value idx] [maximum cnt] [located
at savedLoc] [with(out) alternate color] [with(out) death] This function
will allow you to display a progress window.
the kind of entry in =8A named =8A [with(out) creation] This is a simple
function that checks for the existance of a file or folder within
another folder.
ResolveWith
ResolveTo
Both functions resolve an alias file with the ability to enter the
User/Password in a possible resulting server dialog. Both take a "User"
and a "Password" parameter. The only difference is ResolveWith will only
resolve one level deep and return an error code.
AkuaCopy
AkuaCopy supports the following features: + The copy operation
accelerates and/or decelerates as necessary (useful for ARA connections)
to attempt to give the system time about 5 times per second - i.e. allow
you to do other work while it is running. + The copy operation shows a
status about what it is doing. + The parameters are very simple. Two
files, a source and a destination as aliases. The name of the file stays
the same. And to really complicate matters, you can specify whether or
not AkuaCopy should overwrite an existing destination file with the same
name. + You can even click somewhere outside the status window to switch
applications and let the copy progress in the background. + AkuaCopy
supports the ability to resume a copy. This is useful for a copy that is
broken by a network interruption.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/akua-sweets-106-osax.hqx; 66K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:19 -0700
From: niiro@baywell.or.jp
Subject: [*] Art Folders1-10.sit
This file is Macintosh icons. Name is Art Folders Series.
Art Folders Series number is from 1 to 21 now.
Art Folders1-10.sit
System requirements:
* System 7.XX or MAC OS 7.6.X,MAC OS 8.X
* All Macintosh and Power MAC
* 256 colors
Thanks,
Copyright (c) 1990-1997 Niiro Masahiro Murayama
All Rights Received.
Niiro Masahiro Murayama
http://www.baywell.or.jp/users/niiro/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/art-folders-1-10.hqx; 248K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:21 -0700
From: niiro@baywell.or.jp
Subject: [*] Art Folders11-20.sit
This file is Macintosh icons.Name is Art Folders Series.
Art Folders Series number is from 1 to 21 now.
Art Folders11-20.sit
System requirements:
* System 7.XX or MAC OS 7.6.X,MAC OS 8.X
* All Macintosh and Power MAC
* 256 colors
Thanks,
Copyright (c) 1990-1997 Niiro Masahiro Murayama
All Rights Received.
Niiro Masahiro Murayama
http://www.baywell.or.jp/users/niiro/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/art-folders-11-20.hqx; 250K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:24 -0700
From: niiro@baywell.or.jp
Subject: [*] Art Folders21.sit
This file is Macintosh icons.Name is Art Folders Series.
Art Folders Series number is from 1 to 21 now.
Art Folders21.sit
System requirements:
* System 7.XX or MAC OS 7.6.X,MAC OS 8.X
* All Macintosh and Power MAC
* 256 colors
Thanks,
Copyright (c) 1990-1997 Niiro Masahiro Murayama
All Rights Received.
Niiro Masahiro Murayama
http://www.baywell.or.jp/users/niiro/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/art-folders-21.hqx; 32K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:35 -0700
From: chelling@esn.net
Subject: [*] Articulation P_B_M
Articulation P_B_M is a HyperCard stack which is designed for use by
speech-language pathologists working with child articulation disorders.
Articulation P_B_M is a therapy tool which features 30 CVC words. In
addition to graphical and auditory presentation, an animated character
is featured to manually cue place of articulation.
Articulation P_B_M works best with HyperCard 2.2 or later. In order to
display color appropriately, HyperCard=92s preferred memory size should be
set to 2200K or higher.
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/articulation-pbm-hc.hqx; 807K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:37 -0700
From: chelling@esn.net
Subject: [*] Articulation T_D_N
Articulation T_D_N is a HyperCard stack which is designed for use by
speech-language pathologists working with child articulation disorders.
Articulation T_D_N is a therapy tool which features 30 CVC words. In
addition to graphical and auditory presentation, an animated character
is featured to manually cue place of articulation.
Articulation T_D_N works best with HyperCard 2.2 or later. In order to
display color appropriately, HyperCard=92s preferred memory size should be
set to 2200K or higher.
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/articulation-tdn-hc.hqx; 771K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:39 -0700
From: dstoll@atlcom.net
Subject: [*] Baby Games 1.0
Baby Games 1.0
Baby Games is an educational program targeted for children aged 18 months
to 4 years. The program teaches young children to recognize the
alphabet, numbers 1-20, 9 colors, 9 geometric shapes, and 9 animals. The
program is also useful in developing your child's computer skills. The
games are non-competitive and encouraging as well as fun and educational.
You may download a time-limited fully functional copy of the program.
Registration cost is $15. For more information, visit my website at
http://www.cyserv.com/dstoll/index.
Danny Stoll
Http://www.cyserv.com/dstoll/index
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/yng/baby-games-10.hqx; 4097K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:12 -0700
From: Boston84@aol.com
Subject: [*] Bitwise_18
Bitwise 1.8 (C)1992-1997 by Eric V. Curtis All rights reserved
This is version 1.8 of Bitwise; a versatile yet easy to use calculator
specifically designed for programmers of personal computers and
microprocessors. A detailed user's guide describing every feature is
also included.
Thanks to all the people who sent in their shareware fees!
Here's what's new in this version:
+ Supports Macintosh drag & drop to and from the X register.
+ Special cursors for pop-up stack register display and drag & drop.
+ Automatically reset window position if off screen.
+ Native 68K & PPC fat application.
+ Support for F1 thru F4 (Undo, Cut, Copy, Paste) and Clear keys.
+ Updated user's guide.
Summary of Bitwise features:
+ Continuous memory of all registers, modes, and window position
+ Instant conversion between hexadecimal, decimal, octal, and binary
+ Choose from word sizes of 8, 16, and 32 bits
+ Backspace key corrects input errors without retyping entire number
+ Optional byte/nibble marks in binary mode
+ Optional leading zeros in hexadecimal, octal, and binary modes
+ Unique pop-up stack register display with register selection
+ Carry, overflow, and remainder flags
+ Signed and unsigned integer modes
+ Optional sign-extension of registers
+ Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and remainder (modulus)
+ AND, OR, XOR, 1's & 2's complement
+ Logical shift left, logical & arithmetic shift right
+ Rotate left & rotate right, optionally thru the carry flag
+ Swap register halves
+ X Y register exchange key
+ Stack roll down
+ Temporarily show values in another base
+ Undo last operation
+ Full support of Cut, Copy, and Paste via the clipboard
+ Macintosh drag & drop support
+ Display provides quick indication of flags, mode, word size, and number
base
Eric Curtis
boston84@aol.com
[Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/bitwise-18.hqx; 110K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:29 -0700
From: patrick_moor@logon.ch
Subject: [*] BrightChick 1.2.0
Here it is: The new version of BrightChick! It's more funny, more
difficult and it runs on 68k Macs!!! For those who don't know what
BrightChick is: It's the FIRST tamagotchi simulator for the macintosh!
[Archived as /info-mac/game/bright-chick-120.hqx; 122K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:15 -0700
From: cklipsch@access.digex.net
Subject: [*] Catakig 1.03b
This message is to announce the release of Catakig version 1.03b,
publicly available from its _new_ home on the Web:
http://purl.org/net/Catakig/
Details of the changes are listed on the "Version History" page,
but highlights include:
* addition of a simple emulated printer
* higher fidelity audio via digital signal processing
* moved hard drives to slot 7, for booting convenience
* eliminated the need for QuickTime
* HGR display bug fix
* disk image bug fix
For the unacquainted, Catakig is an Apple ][, ][+, and //e emulator
hosted on the Power Macintosh. Your bug reports, comments, and
suggestions are welcome.
Colin Klipsch <cklipsch@access.digex.net>
[Archived as /info-mac/app/catakig-103b.hqx; 243K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:05 -0700
From: edlm10@pobox.com
Subject: [*] CMTools 2.0.1
CMTools is a plug-in that extends the Contextual Menu of Mac OS 8. In
programs that support the Contextual Menu, such as the Finder, it provides
the following functions:
- Launch for applications, files and folders
- Create aliases directly in your preferred folders.
- Decompress files.
- Compress any items (documents, folders, applications, etc...).
- Copy files and folders.
- Move files and folders.
- Change the creator and type codes of files.
- Open files directly with your preferred applications.
You organize the menus as it suits you, by creating and organizing files
and aliases in a special folder in the Finder.
New features and improvements:
- Appending "+" to the name of a folder alias will enable display
of its contents in the menus.
- You can put an alias of the selection directly in the CMTool's
hierarchy.
- Launcher sub-menus contain an item that opens their parent menu's
folder.
- Decompress works on files that have the StuffIt creator code,
regardless of suffix.
- CMTools no longer displays multiple menu separators together.
- Alias files are resolved quietly.
- Printers are treated differently than files or folders.
Bugs fixed:
- A memory leak which could cause a crash (please, upgrade).
- A bug which might prevent mounting disk (2.0.1)
Eric de la Musse
Author of CMTools
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/cm-tools-201.hqx; 146K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:07 -0700
From: Boston84@aol.com
Subject: [*] delta_xy_30.sea.hqx
delta xy 3.0 (C)1990-1997 by Eric V. Curtis All rights reserved
delta xy is a FREE mouse coordinate measurement program. It
allows you to make precise measurements of just about anything
on your computer's monitors. It can also show you the ASCII
character and key codes for most of the keys on your keyboard,
and the RGB values of any pixel on your monitor. All values
can be copied to the clipboard and viewed in either decimal or
hexadecimal.
This is a great tool for HTML and AppleGuide authors!
New in this version:
* Clicking and dragging the mouse draws a box on screen to make
it easier to measure rectangles.
* Rectangles can be viewed as (left,top,right,bottom) or
(top,left,bottom,right).
* Rectangle coordinates are automatically copied to the
clipboard.
* RGB colors can now be viewed as either 8-bit or 16-bit values.
* A color swatch helps you measure small areas of color.
* Can have delta xy attempt to bring itself to the foreground.
Eric Curtis
boston84@aol.com
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/delta-xy-30.hqx; 14K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:09 -0700
From: roov@pitango.com
Subject: [*] Deskpop 1.0b4
Deskpop 1.0b4
copyright (=A9) 1997, by Reuven J. Sherwin, Ra'anana, Israel
email: roov@pitango.com
What does "Deskpop" do?
Deskpop is a Control Strip module which lists all volumes, folders and
files currently on the Mac's desktop. This is especially useful for the
(hopefully short) time the desktop is cluttered. Folders are displayed
with the underline style. Volumes (a.k.a. Disks) are displayed with the
bold bold+underline style. The Trash is displayed with the bold style.
Selecting an item from the Deskpop menu will open it.
Holding down the Shift+Option keys will reveal it in the Finder.
Holding down the Shift+Delete keys will move the selected item to the Trash.
If the selected item is a volume, Shift+Delete have no affect on it.
Requirements
Requires Mac OS 7.1 or better, and scriptable Finder (which is
integrated into Mac OS 7.5 and better, I believe).
Installing "Deskpop"
To install Deskpop in Mac OS 8, simply drag it over the active system
folder then restart the Mac.
Otherwise, place it in the "Control Strip Modules" folder within the active
system folder, then restart the Mac.
=46reeware
Pass it on, give it away, trash it - I don't mind.
But if you do pass it on, please try to include this document with it.
If you use Deskpop and email me with "I Use Deskpop" in the subject of the
email, I'll inform you of new versions of Deskpop.
Please email me bugs, compatability problems or suggestions.
Version History
15 August, 1997: Version 1.0b4 -
* Holding down the Shift+Delete keys will move the selected item to the Tra=
sh.
If the selected item is a volume, Shift+Delete have no affect on it.
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/deskpop-10b4.hqx; 12K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:18 -0700
From: edwin@rivo.dlo.nl
Subject: [*] EasyAccount2.0
EasyAccount 2.0. is a personal accounting program that lets you manage,
calculate and record your various financial transactions.
With its push-button interface, popup menus and screens, it is one of
the easiest software programs you will use.
Since version 1.8. there are a lot of changes.
=46eatures:
The program can store unlimited accounts and category's.
Calculatations can be made on account, category or description.
Quick search function to find your transactions.
Graphics show you the incomes, expenses and balances.
You can print monthly reports or export your data to a TAB-separated
file.
On-line help function.
System requirements.
=95 256 colors or more.
=95 System 7.0 or greater.
=95 68020 or better.
=95 at least 2,5 MB memory.
Please let me know, before putting this sofware on CD's or other
shareware collection.
Thanks, Edwin.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/easy-account-20.hqx; 139K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:26 -0700
From: bg01699@picasso.math.swt.edu
Subject: [*] fim-zip-disk-resources.hqx
Icons and File Icon Maker Resources by Brian Gipson Folder Icon Maker is
Copyright 1991, 1992, 1995 by Gregory M. Robbins (Folder Icon Maker is a
great utility, and it's free! He only asks that you send him a
postcard.)
Unmodified copies of these Zip Disk Resources may be distributed at no
charge, as long as this release note is provided with them, and remains
unmodified. Unmodified versions of these Folder Icon Maker Resource
Files will have the latest modification date of August 16, 1997 at
either 11:58 PM or 11:59 PM.
This set of Folder Icon Maker Resources was created because of the
desire for nicer looking Zip Disk icons. The System 8 type icon sets
follow the System 8 (Copeland-Like) theme, and come in four varieties
for you to enjoy.
How to use these icons 1) Use the great Postcard-ware program "Folder
Icon Maker" 2) Use the finder's File Info command to copy and paste the
icon.
Requirements System 7 or higher and/or Folder Icon Maker
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/fim-zip-disk-resources.hqx; 17K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:11 -0700
From: jimjohnson@novagate.com
Subject: [*] folder-builder-1.3.cpt
FolderBuilder 1.3:
FolderBuilder, a publishing/archiving helper utility for MacOS, allows you
to automatically create dated, hierarchical folders. Great for
organizing/archiving date specific material! Before FolderBuilder, I used
to have to type in goofy leading characters on the filenames of my dated
archiving folders so they would sort properly. It took a while to create
the folders by hand and type in filenames. Regardless of how careful I was,
I'd always get a few typographical errors. Since I was creating a digital
archive that will probably outlive me, this was unacceptable. I was
frustrated. So, I developed a tool to solve the problem -- FolderBuilder.
Thanks!
Jim Johnson
Pixel8 Softworks
jimjohnson@novagate.com
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/folder-builder-13.hqx; 605K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:54 -0700
From: kloska@mpimg-berlin-dahlem.mpg.de
Subject: [*] FreePPP Control
FreePPP Control is a scripting addition which gives Applescript access
to the main functions of the FreePPP 2.6 system extension
(open/close/set/get).
The FreePPP Control homepage is http://www.snafu.de/~sebastian.kloska/
For more information about FreePPP please visit
http://www.rockstar.com/.
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/freeppp-control-10b2.hqx; 27K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:41 -0700
From: jiwanski@alpha.luc.ac.be
Subject: [*] French lesson - foreign languages learning
The document called 'French Lesson' contains two interactive computer
lessons of French.
To use it you need to have the 'Language Toolkit Reader' program version
1.2 or higher which is available from Info-Mac mirror sites (see for
instance: <ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/>).
The file demonstrates the use of the 'Language Toolkit Writer' authoring
program (which is also available from Info-Mac mirror sites). You can
modify or extend this set of lessons. Use 'Language Toolkit Writer' to make
all the changes you need.
Jacek Iwanski.
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/french-lesson-10.hqx; 363K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:14 -0700
From: gseckel@bigfoot.com
Subject: [*] German's Patterns v1.0.sit
These are some good and some awful patterns or backgrounds I create for the
Mac. But, who cares...
These patterns are freeware, so you can use and abuse them all you want,
you can give them to your friends, put them on any commercially available
CD-ROM, or you can trash them. But, if you like some of them, send me an
email telling me so. I will be glad to receive it.
And I will be glad, too, if you do something good for our Apple or Mac
(evangelize a Wintel user, buy another Mac, pay for the shareware, etc.).
These patterns were checked with Disinfectant 1.7.
German A. Seckel
gseckel@bigfoot.com
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6317/
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/txtr/germans-patterns-10.hqx; 324K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:42 -0700
From: amurray@kos.net
Subject: [*] Ghost 2.0 - Super File Hiding/Protecting Utility
Point-Blank Software brings you the all-new version 2.0 of the popular
file hiding utility Ghost. Ghost 1.0 was very successful with Japanese
magazines, and now version 2.0 gives you all the functionality of the
original plus a new outstanding ease-of-use. And it is still absolutely
free! So go ahead, download Ghost 2 right now!
Version 2.0 is a major improvement over the original file hider. The
application can now unhide files, simply by dragging the file (from the
find file window) onto the Ghost 2.0 icon! This eliminates the need for
other file applications such as FileTyper. Plus, Ghost 2 now
automatically restores file types of hidden files when unhidden with the
Ghost 2 application. This makes using Ghost 2.0 and overall file
management much simpler and even safer than before, without the worry of
losing files on your hard disk or forgetting the file types/creators.
Another great feature of Ghost 2.0 is the ability to actually search and
locate all of the hidden files* on your computer! And just when you
thought it couldn't get any better, Ghost 2.0 is amazingly only 21 KB
large!** This means virtually no downloading time, so you can get right
to protecting your important files on your hard disk.
Ghost 2.0 is a file-hiding/protection utility. Use it to protect
important files on your hard disk. Simply drag any file or folder onto
the Ghost icon and it will disappear instantly. Version 2.0 allows you to
restore files without the aid of FileTyper! You also no longer have to
remember the file type of the protected file. Ghost is a very small and
very useful program if you have files on your hard disk that you want
kept safe.
* Hidden with the Ghost 2.0 application.
** When stuffed and binhexed. (Application is approx. 34 KB unstuffed.)
Feel free to contact me at pointb@kos.net with any
questions/comments/suggestions. In fact, I'd love to hear from you. Tell
me if you like Ghost 2 and what you use it for!
Andrew Murray
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/ghost-20.hqx; 24K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:28 -0700
From: kelly@anagrafyxx.com
Subject: [*] grafyxx12_ppc
Grafyxx(TM) for the Macintosh, by Anagrafyxx Software
(http://www.anagrafyxx.com) is a prepress utility that "peeks" into
graphic image files and reports on the contents. Files are not altered
in any way. This is a time-unlimited demonstration version with some
production features disabled. Demo features of Grafyxx include:
* Display color type (RGB, CMYK, grayscale, etc.)
* Display file type (TIFF, EPS, PICT, etc.);
* File Type; size in pixels/inches/bytes etc.; compression; path info;
resolution; number of channels; encoding; transfer functions; and more
* HTML <IMG> tag export
* Drag and drop file additions
* Sorting by multiple criteria
Registered versions of Grafyxx feature unlimited file additions;
applescripting; unlimited HTML tag export; user-definable alerts for
out-of-bound criteria; printing and exporting detailed or synopsis reports
on images; and user-definable Sort Sets.
Grafyxx may be purchased through Kagi Software using the enclosed Register
program. This is a PowerPC-only version; 68K and Fat Binary versions are
available at www.anagrafyxx.com, or email info@anagrafyxx.com.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/grafyxx-12-ppc.hqx; 644K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:12 -0700
From: ecco@iname.com
Subject: [*] KQ Runner - a KeyQuencer Lite utility
Freeware
KeyQuencer is a great utility for automating tasks. The Lite version of
KeyQuencer lacks some features of the full version, e.g. the possibility of
storing scripts in double-clickable files. If you really do miss this
feature, then you should purchase the full version or you can use KQ Runner
in the meantime.
Requires
- KeyQuencer Lite 2.0 (of course!)
- AppleScript
- Scripting Addition "Read/Write Commands"
Send your comments to
ecco@iname.com
Karlheinz Dobler
Aug 1997
karlheinz dobler ecco@iname.com
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/kqrunner.hqx; 32K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:32 -0700
From: mbenson@earthlink.net
Subject: [*] Mac Libs
Mac Libs is a program for the Macintosh for studying grammar in an amusing
way. You can create story templates with "holes" that are filled in with
specific grammatical constructs (like nouns, verbs, etc.) or any arbitrary
categories (like names, colors, etc.). Words can be typed in at runtime or
chosen at random from a dictionary. Grammatical rules can be programmed in
a HyperCard-like language. For example, the "verb past tense" rule will
convert any verb to past tense. If the rules are correct and the
appropriate words are chosen, the generated story will be grammatically
correct, though frequently silly, and always amusing.
Thank you very much!
Michael Benson
mailto:mbenson@earthlink.net
[Archived as /info-mac/game/mac-libs-11.hqx; 431K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:15 -0700
From: oddjob@cloud9.net
Subject: [*] Must-Have Patterns Deluxe
Hi, I am the author of Macworlds Current #1 Download software, Must-Have
Patterns, I have revamped it with it's new sequel Must Have Patterns
Deluxe, please include this great set of patterns on your site, I have
attached a self-expanding achive of it for you access
Thank You Ryan Bass
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/txtr/must-have-patterns-deluxe.hqx; 952K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:56 -0700
From: Erich.G.Bratton-1@tc.umn.edu
Subject: [*] NetRPG
NetRPG 3.0.2 is most likely the last version that will ever be
released. All of my energies are now focused into NetRPG's big
brother, WebRPG, which is written in Java, and has WAY more features,
and will support plugins for various game systems. If you want to
check it out, go take a look at http://www.webrpg.com and click on
WebRPG Online Central. Thanks!
Short Blurb:
NetRPG is an internet server which lets a group of friends role-play
over the net.
Version 3.0.2 fixes a bug where when a user /QUIT and everyone else
would get 3 disconnect messages.
http://www.webrpg.com
http://www.lextech.com/egb/netrpg.html
--Erich
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/net-rpg-302.hqx; 285K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:01 -0700
From: Erich.G.Bratton-1@tc.umn.edu
Subject: [*] OTChat 3.0.2
OTChat 3.0.2 is most likely the last version that will ever be
released. All of my energies are now focused into NetRPG's big
brother, WebRPG, which is written in Java, and has WAY more features,
and will support plugins for various game systems. If you want to
check it out, go take a look at http://www.webrpg.com and click on
WebRPG Online Central. Thanks!
OTChat is a basic TCP/IP chat server that runs on a Macintosh, similar
to IRC. To use it, simply run it and connect to your mac using telnet or
a MUD client. A MUD client is better because it has a buffered input
line.
Version 3.0.2 fixes a bug where when a user /QUIT and everyone else
would get 3 disconnect messages.
http://www.webrpg.com
http://www.lextech.com/egb/otchat.html
--Erich
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/ot-chat-302.hqx; 117K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:13 -0700
From: xlz@Chem.LSA.umich.edu
Subject: [*] Pan-Asia Language Kit for MacOS v1.0 release
I am enclosing my latest donationware for info-mac - Pan-Asia Language
Kit for MacOS v1.0
The Pan-Asia Language Kit for MacOS is a suite of Chinese, Japanese,
Korean system resources and fonts to enable any MacOS computer with
system 7.1 or above to read Chinese Japanese Korean text in any
applications.
Since this is a system level software, I don't know where this should
go. Maybe configuration is better place to put.
Thanks a million for your wonderful service for mac community.
Best regards,
Xiaolin Allen Zhao
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/pan-alk.hqx; 2825K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:45 -0700
From: pointb@kos.net
Subject: [*] PB Cursors - New Mac OS 8 Style Cursors for Programmers
Point-Blank Cursors 1.0 is a collection of freeware cursors intended for
programmers to incorporate into their programs. (However, they can be
incorporated into any existing program via ResEdit.) The cursors are all
based on the standard Apple pointer cursor, but with a small mini-icon at
the side to indicate what is happening. These are similar to the new
cursors (indicators) introduced in Mac OS 8.
>From the Read Me:
Point-Blank Cursors is a collection of useful cursors intended for
programmers. They can, however, be incorporated into any existing
application with the use of ResEdit. The cursors are all based on the
standard Mac OS pointer cursor, with mini-icons to the side. They can be
used for showing when the computer is working, without losing the pointer.
Point-Blank Cursors is provided free of charge by Point-Blank Software
Productions and may be used by programmers in any freeware, shareware or
commercial programs. However, you must credit Point-Blank Software either
in the actual program or in the "Read Me" or manual. I would also
appreciate it if you notified me if you use the cursors, but this is
optional.
Andrew Murray
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/point-blank-cursors-10.hqx; 34K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:08 -0700
From: marco.piovanelli@pobox.com
Subject: [*] Style 1.5; a scriptable styled text editor
Style is a styled text editor with the following features:
* Full scripting support: Style is scriptable, recordable and
attachable; it has a built-in script menu and supports Frontier's
menu sharing protocol.
* Full WorldScript support: being based on the latest version of the
WASTE text engine, Style can handle several writing systems in the
same document, including Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew.
* Style can read and write documents in several different file formats,
thanks to the integrated Claris XTND technology. Style 1.5 comes with
the XTND software and several translators.
* You can use Style to create AutoViewers, small stand-alone documents.
New in version 1.5:
* MacOS 8 savvyness: under MacOS 8, Style will use the Apple Platinum
Appearance for all of its interface elements.
* New Preferences dialog.
* Support for bidirectional writing systems.
* Expanded scripting dictionary.
* Text files are now saved as text files, not in Style's proprietary
format.
* Several interface enhancements and minor bug fixes.
Style is distributed as shareware (US$10).
[Archived as /info-mac/text/style-15.hqx; 579K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:11 -0700
From: xlz@Chem.LSA.umich.edu
Subject: [*] Unicorn Editor for MacOS v1.2.4 release
Unicorn Editor for MacOS v1.2.4 now includes the core technology
from Pan-Asia Language Kit, but with its own editing environment of
Chinese Japanese Korean. It also will enable any Mac with system 7.1 or
above to read Chinese Japanese Korean in any application.
Welcome to Unicorn Editor, a standalone Chinese, Japanese and Korean
styled text/HTML editor. It is an easy program which fills the gap between
SimpleText and a full featured word processor. For oriental people, it
fills a void for a stand alone styled text editor for double byte language
with built-in font and input method support. Unicorn Editor v1.2 is a
Shareware ($20). If you like the program, please support shareware concept
by paying the registration fee.
[Archived as /info-mac/text/unicorn-124.hqx; 6038K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:33 -0700
From: MattTheGr8@aol.com
Subject: [*] WhackIt.sit.hqx -- freeware whack-a-mole arcade game
WhackIt! is a simple-in-concept, addictive game for the Mac, the whole Mac,
and nothing but the Mac. It is, to my knowledge, the first truly playable and
accurate port of the Whack-A-Mole arcade game to the home computer.
Most of you by now already know what I am talking about. You have a paddle,
there are a bunch of holes, and out of them pop little animals of some sort
(in this case, look sort of like moles...they're definitely rodents...). You
take the paddle and WHACK! them. For this you get points; if you wait too
long and they disappear back into their holes untouched, you lose.
This Mac version is faithful to the original, only you don't have to pay the
quarter. You can either control a virtual paddle with the mouse or simply use
the keyboard (or both, if you're some kind of wizard). It has funny sounds,
smooth animation, and works on just about any Mac. Also, contains 5 skill
levels to ensure a challenge for all ages and reflex speeds.
This version of WhackIt! is completely free, completely functional, and
guaranteed to continue challenging your scores to greater heights for a long
time. It's a short download, and contains a preview of later versions that
will feature the ability to WHACK! annoying people like Bill Gates, Barney,
and a mime. Try it; I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/whack-it.hqx; 297K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:56:16 -0700
From: svilla@easynet.fr
Subject: [*] XContact 1.04
XContact is a simple and fast adress book :
=95 You can save any information about yours contacts, like differents
phone number, fax number, email or WEB Site.
You can also record a sound with each card and link a Pict.
=95 XContact provide 3 differents fast indexed search : =09
- by Name
- by Town
- by Group.
Groups are user defined (max 32) . In this case, the result of a search
is a list of cards .
=95 XContact is compatible with Netscape Navigator =99 and Eudora . (and
with any browser witch use the same appleEvent WWW suite). Yo can send a
mail or go to an URL with a click.
=95 XContact can play a phone number with DTMF.
=95 XContact can import a TEXT file .
=95 XContact can create a small phone book (credit card format)
=95 XContact search, is index file based, so you don't need large amount
of memory even if you have 1000 contacts.
=95 Hardware requirement
Minimal requirement is a 68020 Mac or PowerPC
=95 Software requirement
This software need System 7.1 or higher and 1Mo of RAM.
Some bugs of 1.03 version are fixed in the new version.
[Archived as /info-mac/app/xcontact-104-us.hqx; 439K]
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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 12:55:43 -0700
From: titan@indigo.ie
Subject: [*] zap-res-forks-101.hqx
ZapResForks v1.0.1
=03=A9 1997 Richard Bannister
WARNING!
ZapResForks can irreversibly damage a file. The author disclaims all
responsibility for what you might do to your files using this program.
This program should only by used by people who have read this
documentation in full. Use this program at your own risk.
What does it do?
ZapResForks allows you to delete the resource fork from files quickly
and easily.
Erm, what's a resource fork?
MacOS files are made up of two parts - the resource fork and the data
fork. In general, the data fork is used mainly by documents (although
PowerPC native applications use it for code also). The resource fork is
where all the interface elements of applications are found, and the
680x0 code.
So why on earth would you want to delete a resource fork?
The main reason you might want to use a utility like this is when you
are putting together WWW pages in SimpleText. SimpleText is a handy
text-editor (you're probably using it right now to read this document),
but for some reason it always saves font/style information in a resource
fork, even if there is no style information for a document.
Now, the way files are stored on a disk means that one allocation block
is needed for the resource fork and one for the data fork. This can mean
that SimpleText files, less than 5K in actual size, can take up more
than 40K on disk on larger drives! Deleting the resource fork from
SimpleText files will delete any style information that is there -
saving one allocation block from the disk. On my 1.2Gb hard disk, that
amounts to 19K saved per file.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/zap-res-forks-101.hqx; 108K]
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:00:24 -0500
From: Douglas West <dwest@tvdata.com>
Subject: [A] Evading FileGuard 2.5.2
>> We have some dozen Mac SEs in inventory and after several years are finding
>> new uses for them. Unfortunately, the Macs were formerly used in student
>> computer labs, and access to the hard drive is restricted by an extension
>> called FileGuard 2.5.2, which requires a login ID and password. Of course
>> there is no record anymore of what the ID and password are. Booting up with
>> the Shift key pressed does not disable FileGuard.
>
>When "Volume protection" is set active, there is no way to get rid of
>FileGuard, unless you have the Master Password. (This is according to
>the FileGuard manual).
That's erroneously optimistic :) If you can justify your need to know, I'll pass along a couple of solutions for you (the same info that I sent privately to the original requestor).
Doug
dwest@tvdata.com
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 15:49:58 -0700
From: Dave Rudance <rudance@sfu.ca>
Subject: Bad Extension problems
I was wondering if Apple was/or has come up with a program for detecting
bad system extensions. The only one I am familiar with is the Conflict
Catcher which is made by Cassidy & Greene and was told by one of the
Apple Tech's that Apple did not recognize the product. With the amount
of extensions I need to run it is a long and tedious prossess to catch
the right one.
Thanks,
Dave
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 15:54:55 -0500
From: mlc@iberia.cca.rockwell.com (Michael Cook)
Subject: Good e-mail services for Macs?
I would like to find a convenient e-mail only application for my Mac.
I don't want WWW access. I don't want ads like Juno has to make
itself free to users.
I just want an easy, low-cost, e-mail tool to use at home for
personal e-mail use with friends and family. Just e-mail.
No bells & whistles needed.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Michael Cook
MLCOOK@CCA.ROCKWELL.COM
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:26:44 -0600
From: Nicholas Miller <nickm@niia.net>
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V15 #173
>Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 00:13:39 +0200
>From: Christian F Buser <cbuser@access.ch>
>Subject: Evading FileGuard 2.5.2
>
>USS01 <uss01@samford.edu> wrote:
>
>> We have some dozen Mac SEs in inventory and after several years are
>>finding new
>> uses for them. Unfortunately, the Macs were formerly used in
>>student computer
>> labs, and access to the hard drive is restricted by an extension called
>> FileGuard 2.5.2, which requires a login ID and password. Of course
>>there is no
>> record anymore of what the ID and password are. Booting up with the
>>Shift key
>> pressed does not disable FileGuard.
I ran into a similar problem with an SE (I bought for $25 betting I could
open the hard drive) The one I had was guarded with something else so this
may not work for you. The disk lock I surmised was built into the disk
partition which allowed the software to take control of the hard drive
before the system software cut in. Therefore I took a copy of SilverLining
and updated the drivers. In my case, the softare, (all 20 megs of it) was
still intact. Old, outdated and virtually useless, but still intact. Your
milage, however may vary so if there is anything on the hard drives you
might still want, let the buyer beware.
By the way, the other solution I employed was to replace the 20Meg hard
drive with an 80Meg that I removed some time ago from my main machine. I
suspect that lots of people have these things laying around and while they
are worthless in a PPC, they are quite adequate for an old SE.
Nicholas Miller
President
NDM Network Solutions
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 16:09:06 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mark Fiske <mfiske@nike.heidelberg.edu>
Subject: live icon-dragging...?
Hello all...
I am looking for an extension that Greg Landweber HIMSELF referred me to
that allow you to drag actual icons, rather than just the outlines,
similar to his own Power Windows. Can anyone give me a hand here?
private e-mail only,
mfiske@nike.heidelberg.edu
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 97 23:11:30 +0200
From: Phil Hudson <phil.hudson@iname.com>
Subject: Load ROM into RAM [C]
On 18/8/97 3:10 pm, Christian F Buser (cbuser@access.ch) wrote:
>> I seem to remember a long time ago reading about an extension that would
>> copy your ROM into RAM if you had enough RAM to fit it in, giving you a
>> small but significant performance boost.
>
>I can't see any advantage in doing so. Both ROM and RAM are hardware
>with only the difference of the RAM being re-writable, while the ROM
>contents can not be changed. So I think it wouldn't improve anything.
My understanding was that read accesses to RAM are (slightly) faster than
those to ROM. Couldn't tell you why -- it's just a vague memory now :-/
Aha! The very next message I read was this:
>I use such an extension, but it's exclusively for the Quadra 840 AV. It's
>called "AV Turbo ROM". Here's the README:
>
>AV Turbo ROM
>
>Second in the hopefully long series of my enhancements to the AV ROMs is a
>simple control panel which copies the ROM down into RAM. This speeds up
>things
>because the CPU can access RAM much faster than ROM. However, there is a
>catch. The ROM code will now be writeable, which can be nasty if any of the
>ROM code, or a errant program modifies it. Use it at your own risk. This will
>use up 2MB of your RAM, so if you have a small amount of RAM, you might not
>want to use this. A nice side-effect is that you can now easily modify the
>ROM
>with your favorite debugger.
>
>To use, simple double-click the control panel from the Finder. There is one
>checkbox. If it is checked, the ROM will be copied into RAM. If it is
>unchecked, the ROM will stay where it is. You must restart for the change to
>take effect. You don't need to have the control panel in your System folder
>for it to work because there is nothing that loads at startup.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Steve Kiene
>MindVision Software
>AppleLink: MINDVISION
>(402) 477-3269
>
>Yes, it does provide a minute speed increase, but nothing really
>noticeable for most uses. I use it as more of a toy than anything, and the
>2MB of RAM is affordable now that RAM prices are under $120 for a 32MB
>SIMM. That's one advantage of the 840AV is that we can add RAM in single
>SIMMs & don't have to wait until we can afford pairs :).
>
>I don't know offhand what makes it limited to the AV or if anyone made a
>"generic" version of it. FWIW, it can be found at:
><ftp://mac.archive.umich.edu/mac/system.extensions/cdev/
> avturborom1.0.cpt.hqx>
>
>
>HTH
>Mike
>Bikers don't *DO* taglines.
>| Phil Hudson IT Consultant |<
<| Phaleng Consultancies, Private Bag 00152, Gaborone, Botswana |>
>| Email: phil.hudson@iname.com http://www.wp.com/hudson23/ |<
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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 11:01:47 -0400
From: Gilles Pilon <gilles.pilon@sympatico.ca>
Subject: OS 8 And Powerbooks
>Has anyone out there heard any good or bad things about upgrading a PB
>5300ce from OS 7.6.1 to OS 8. I have already bought OS 8, but I had hear a
>rumor that 8 wasn't really that good for PB's. Any info or personal
>expierences would be appreciated. Feel free to email privately if you'd
>like.
>
> Christopher Root Technical Support Mngr. f: (202) 471-5807
I installed OS8 about two weeks ago on my 5300ce. I have 64 MB RAM. I
turned virtual memory off (because it took up too much of what little space
I had left on my hard drive) and I increased the disk cache to about 3 MB.
There is much less disk thrashing now than with the default settings after
installation. The machine is also noticeably faster than when I had OS
7.5.5.
PPP as installed by OS8 is not as easy or as fast as FreePPP was under
7.5.5. I may try re-installing FreePPP to see if I can improve that.
My Global Village Platinum Pro PC Card does not work reliably under OS8.
Global Village says it's Apple's problem and is related to modem scripts.
Sigh. I installed the software for my US Robotics 28.8 PC Card and it works
very well. Go figure.
My only problem is that some of my favourite extensions have not been
upgraded: RAM Doubler, Speed Doubler, etc.
Gilles
gilles.pilon@sympatico.ca
www3.sympatico.ca/gilles.pilon
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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 14:57:16 -0400
From: Charles Brasile <cbrasile@ic.net>
Subject: Performa 6400 modem upgrade?
Hello All,
Does any one know the upgrade path for the Performa 6400/200
It came with a GV 28.8 internal card. I heard that a software upgrade
can make it a 33.3 but I can't find any info.
Also if anyone has any good Fax Software ideas that work well
on the 6400.
--
Charles A.Brasile
Email cbrasile@ic.net
mailto:cbrasile@ic.net
70264,2713@compuserve.com
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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 00:28:05 -0700
From: Jim Carr <Jim.Carr@latimes.com>
Subject: ThreadsManager?
At 4:38 PM -0700 08/15/97, Douglas J. Glick wrote:
>I recently updated my Color Stylewriter 2500 Software. Now everytime I
>start up I get a warning that the Quicktime MPEG Extension can't load until
>I have either ThreadManager Extension or ThreadsLib (2.1.5 or later). The
>strange thing is that Conflict Catcher tells me that Quicktime MPEG
>Extension is loaded and I can't find either ThreadManager or ThreadsLib
>anywhere. Any ideas out there on what is happening here? Thanks, Doug
>
Doug:
QuickTime MPEG (1.0.1 is latest, on Apple's FTP servers) installs an
additional extension called Thread Manager (version 2.1.5) which belongs in
extensions folder.
If you can't find Thread Manager on your drive with Find File, re-install
QT MPEG and it will be installed.
--Jim
---
Jim Carr - Jim.Carr@latimes.com (I only speak for myself)
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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 1997 14:35:15 -0700
From: Buzz Bennetts <buzzb@presys.com>
Subject: Unscheduled Restarts
I just installed OS 8 on my PPC 7100/66 about two weeks ago. Ever since,
whenever I
start up, the machine restarts once more as soon as the smiley face
appears. In so
doing, it changes the time, date, color, etc, settings just as if I had
zapped the PRAM.
It does *not* do that on a restart.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
Buzz Bennetts
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