Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #102 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Wed, 21 Jun 00 Volume 17 : Issue 102 Today's Topics: [*] * Virtual Composer 2.1d1 [*] File Buddy 5.3.7J - Japanese Version [*] FTP QuoEdit mini 1.0.1 [*] Master Spell 4.2 68K [*] Master Spell 4.2 PPC [*] MI Convert 2.6 68k [*] MI Convert 2.6 PPC [*] music notation (AW6) [*] music notation update (AppleWorks 5) [*] MusiCatalog: Data Management (Music collection tracking) [*] NetBackup 2.0 Demo [*] NotePad Deluxe 2.0 - Exclusive notepad with many features [*] Print Forwarder.sit [*] Tess 1.03 68K - Symmetric Drawing Program [*] Tess 1.03 PPC - Symmetric Drawing Program [*] YP Reflection 1.0.3 (physics simulation software) [*] YP Reflexion (french version, physics simulation software) can't get scanner to work with ibook iMac hesitation iMac Hesitation - summary 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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Info-Mac volunteers include Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, Shawn Bunn, Christopher Li, Patrik Montgomery, Ed Chambers, and Chris Pepper. America Online donated the main Info-Mac machine . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V17 #102" ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Doctor Morpheus To: Subject: [*] * Virtual Composer 2.1d1 Guys, if and when you can, please upload the latest version of Virtual Composer, 2.1d1, which now features Musical Instruments and is much smaller in size. Thanx much [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/virtual-composer-21d11.hqx; 460 K] ------------------------------ Date: 21 Jun 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] File Buddy 5.3.7J - 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. Fixes in 5.3.7: *Code has been added to prevent invalid saved window data from causing a window to be created outside the monitor bounds. *The sample string in the Rename dialog was not correct for the Delete option. Fixed. *Balloon Help was not working in the Orhan Scan Options dialog. Fixed. *The file type and creator of alises created by File Buddy were not being set correctly. Fixed. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-buddy-537-jp.hqx; 1655 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Lyomei Sakai" To: Subject: [*] FTP QuoEdit mini 1.0.1 "QuoEdit mini", a little version of plain text editor "QuoEdit", is supposed to be used on small system of Mac OS 7 or later. This tiny application is WorldScript savvy in editing and searching, supports four levels of undo and redo for each document, and has many shortcut keys. The "mini" is created only as 68K version and it's free. Enjoy it. Lyomei Sakai [Archived as /info-mac/text/quo-edit-mini-101.hqx; 52 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" To: Subject: [*] Master Spell 4.2 68K Master Spell administers spelling drills using the Mac's Plaintalk Text-to-Speech and features: Features: - Built-in test editor for custom tests - Comprehensive individual scoring and history - 33-level curriculum for all ages available to registered users - Support for centralized files and settings on a Lab LAN - Multiple review options with variable emphasis on troublers - Mastery goal and certificate print-out - Printing of Last Drill, Trouble Words, Graph and Drill Log - Animated owl and hangman game - Optional use of two-tier password system - Multiple Class support and Class Editor - Optional restrictions on pupil activities - Anti-redundancy and alternate spellings - Adjustable pronunciation and definitive clues - Audible and visible comparison corrections - Over 1,700 words included, 3,720 available to registered users [Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-spell-42-68k.hqx; 1932 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" To: Subject: [*] Master Spell 4.2 PPC Master Spell administers spelling drills using the Mac's Plaintalk Text-to-Speech and features: Features: - Built-in test editor for custom tests - Comprehensive individual scoring and history - 33-level curriculum for all ages available to registered users - Support for centralized files and settings on a Lab LAN - Multiple review options with variable emphasis on troublers - Mastery goal and certificate print-out - Printing of Last Drill, Trouble Words, Graph and Drill Log - Animated owl and hangman game - Optional use of two-tier password system - Multiple Class support and Class Editor - Optional restrictions on pupil activities - Anti-redundancy and alternate spellings - Adjustable pronunciation and definitive clues - Audible and visible comparison corrections - Over 1,700 words included, 3,720 available to registered users [Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-spell-ppc-42.hqx; 2145 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Econ software To: Subject: [*] MI Convert 2.6 68k MI Convert 2.6 _ English 68k 12/06/2000 -- The Program: - MI Convert 2.6 is a Metric / Imperial calculator & converter for converting metric and imperial measurements in distance, length, weight, capacity, temperature, velocity, square measurement and now circumference calculations and conversions. The Changes: - Now with added written imperial text conversions down to 1/16 of an inch and written weight conversions down to 1 dram. - Added Circumference calculator and converter. - MI Convert is available both as PPC and 68k applications. - This is a shareware program with a free full 30 day tryout. Requirements: - Minimum OS 7.6.1 Compressed BinHex size: - 839k This program can be used on CD distribution. Web: econsoftware.com/econ.html [Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/mi-convert-26-68k.hqx; 974 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: econsoftware To: Subject: [*] MI Convert 2.6 PPC MI Convert 2.6 _ English PPC 12/06/2000 -- The Program: - MI Convert 2.6 is a Metric / Imperial calculator & converter for converting metric and imperial measurements in distance, length, weight, capacity, temperature, velocity, square measurement and now circumference calculations and conversions. The Changes: - Now with added written imperial text conversions down to 1/16 of an inch and written weight conversions down to 1 dram. - Added Circumference calculator and converter. - MI Convert is available both as PPC and 68k applications. - This is a shareware program with a free full 30 day tryout. Requirements: - Minimum OS 7.6.1 Compressed BinHex size: - 936k This program can be used on CD distribution. Web: econsoftware.com/econ.html -- End. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/mi-convert-26-ppc.hqx; 1148 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: James Tummins To: Subject: [*] music notation (AW6) This is an update to the original Music Notation templates and libraries. Music Notation uses a combination of templates and libraries for creating music documents in AppleWorks 6. (This version only works with AppleWorks 6. If using AppleWorks 5, look for "Music Notation (AW5 update)".) [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/music-notation-aw6.hqx; 197 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: James Tummins To: Subject: [*] music notation update (AppleWorks 5) This update to the music notation template and libraries that were originally created for AppleWorks 4. This version was created by (and for) AppleWorks 5. This update is only affects the libraries. Additional music notation symbols have been added. The available symbols are by no means all that exist, but instead or some of the most popular ones. Many of the others may be created using the AppleWorks drawing or text tools. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/music-notation-aw5-update.hqx; 47 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Phantasmic Studio To: Subject: [*] MusiCatalog: Data Management (Music collection tracking) Take charge of your music collection! Easily organize all your CD's, tapes, records and music videos. Powerful and intuitive features that you won t find anywhere else make MusiCatalog your ideal library companion. Here are some of the many features: * Powerful sorting * Enter names First-Last and sort them by Last-First * Option to ignore "A" "An" and "The" in beginning * Enter all kinds of info, like Catalog Number, Producer, songs, lyrics, additional musician credits, where and when you purchased, SPARS code, notes, and much more * Unique Basic/Graphical list views * Generate HTML automatically with preset color schemes, or customize your page. Page can be grouped alphabetically so you can skip to different sections. View a sample of this. * You can enter album artwork and a sound bite for the album or any song * Print in various formats * Customizable fields * Store your music wish list, music club info, favorite music web sites, and lots more * Stats report tells you your disc, tape, vinyl, and video total as well as other useful information * Mark entries for later retrieval * Keep track of all discs in your high capacity CD changer * Tracking number * Colored graphics provide feedback on the condition of your media or your rating * Automated backup feature * Free tech support * Integrated, searchable help system [Archived as /info-mac/data/musicatalog-371.hqx; 3413 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Brian Sheafer To: Subject: [*] NetBackup 2.0 Demo inquiries to: brian@svmac.com www.svmac.com Summary and Features: NetBackup 2.0 was written as a complete data backup utility for the Macintosh and small Macintosh networks. It is written in HyperTalk, the scripting language of HyperCard. *NetBackup 2.0 can copy individual files, and complete folders, very quickly to almost any mounted volume such as external tape/cartridge drives, external hard drives, or any other designated networked volume. *NetBackup 2.0 can automatically or manually mount** and unmount networked volumes either on an AppleTalk or Ethernet network. *NetBackup 2.0 can do scheduled** backups so backups can be performed when computer usage is at its minimum. It can also be configured to quit when the backup session is complete. *NetBackup 2.0 keeps an ongoing extensive log file, both within the application and in a text file located on the desktop. ** Registered Versions Only. Requirements: *Any Macintosh with version 7.1 or later *HyperCard or the HyperCard Player version 2.3.5 or greater (earlier versions may work, but 2.3.5 or greater is highly recommended) *At least 6MB of free RAM. Please allocate _at least_ 2mb to HyperCard *Any external drive that can be mounted. Floppies work but are not recommended. License and Registration Information: NetBackup 2.0 is not free, it is Shareware. You are permitted to use NetBackup for 30 days and then are required to register. Registration for NetBackup 2.0 is $20.00US. Upon receipt of registration fees, a registration key will be sent to you via email or postal mail (*please allow sufficient time for processing). This registration key will disable the shareware notice and enable the scheduling and mounting (network) features of NetBackup 2.0. Registered users will also be ********** ABSTRACT CROPPED ********** [Archived as /info-mac/disk/net-backup-20.hqx; 470 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Andreas Rydh, Ibrium HB" To: Subject: [*] NotePad Deluxe 2.0 - Exclusive notepad with many features I give permission for our program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. NotePad Deluxe 2.0 (English version) NotePad Deluxe is a fast, powerful, multi-purpose notepad for Macintosh. It is distributed as shareware $25. NotePad Deluxe 2.0 is a major new version with a lot of new features. Most users will find the new page browser with extensive drag and drop useful. We have also added find with replace, local/global text formats, quick-find, labels, lock, a floating database palette, context menus, and a useful tab ruler (real tabs) in the main window. Powerusers will benefit from the new database file format, the many internal improvements, the crash recovery system, and the possibility to use multiple databases simultaneously. NotePad Deluxe 2.0 finally has built-in encryption (Blowfish) and supports spell checking through the Word Services system. System Requirements: System 7.5 or later http://www.ibrium.se/npd.html Copyright ¨ 1996-2000 Ibrium HB [Archived as /info-mac/text/notepad-deluxe-20.hqx; 1336 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Terry Mason To: Subject: [*] Print Forwarder.sit Print Forwarder is an application which allows some non-networked printers to be shared over a network. Minimum requirements: A network with at least two Macintosh computers (all with 68020 processor or better, System 7.0 software or later), at least one non-networkable printer. This initial release is Version 2.0. and is offered as Freeware. Feel free to include it on your archive CD if you desire. I'll be listing this in the Mac:Utilities:Printers category at download.cnet.com shortly. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/print-forwarder.hqx; 65 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Jeff Tupper / Pedagoguery Software Inc To: Subject: [*] Tess 1.03 68K - Symmetric Drawing Program With Tess, you can quickly create attractive symmetric planar illustrations. While you draw, Tess will automatically maintain the symmetry group you have chosen; 11 rosette, all 7 frieze, and all 17 wallpaper groups are included. Illustrations may be saved using Tess  own cross-platform format or printed out using your own inkjet or laser printer. Tess is shareware; unregistered copies are fully-functional, but are for evaluation purposes only until registered. Tess has an English and a French interface Recent changes: (changes since 1.02) * The "Cut", "Copy", "Paste", "Clear", and "Select All" menu items can now be used with objects. * Regular polygons and polylines are now available. After you have created an n-sided polygon (or polyline), Tess will automatically maintain the Dn symmetry group as you edit the object. You can control which symmetry group is maintained by using the new "Reduce Symmetries..." menu item in the "Object" menu. * Objects hierarchies can now be put together and taken apart using the "Group" and "Ungroup" menu items in the "Object" menu. * An option to "Adjust the scale and position of the illustration each time the window is resized" has been added to the preferences. * A window which displays information on how to use the various tools in the tool window can be brought up using the new "Tool Tips" menu item in the Help menu. The same information can also be brought up by hovering over a tool in the tool window. Tess 1.03 68K requirements: System 6.0.5, 2M RAM. Please send any questions, comments, or other feedback to us at peda@peda.com. The Tess web site starts at http://www.peda.com/tess The included files may be redistributed via shareware CD-ROMs, shareware ftp servers, and shareware web sites as long as they are not modified in any way. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/tess-103-68k.hqx; 364 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Jeff Tupper / Pedagoguery Software Inc To: Subject: [*] Tess 1.03 PPC - Symmetric Drawing Program With Tess, you can quickly create attractive symmetric planar illustrations. While you draw, Tess will automatically maintain the symmetry group you have chosen; 11 rosette, all 7 frieze, and all 17 wallpaper groups are included. Illustrations may be saved using Tess  own cross-platform format or printed out using your own inkjet or laser printer. Tess is shareware; unregistered copies are fully-functional, but are for evaluation purposes only until registered. Tess has an English and a French interface Recent changes: (changes since 1.02) * The "Cut", "Copy", "Paste", "Clear", and "Select All" menu items can now be used with objects. * Regular polygons and polylines are now available. After you have created an n-sided polygon (or polyline), Tess will automatically maintain the Dn symmetry group as you edit the object. You can control which symmetry group is maintained by using the new "Reduce Symmetries..." menu item in the "Object" menu. * Objects hierarchies can now be put together and taken apart using the "Group" and "Ungroup" menu items in the "Object" menu. * An option to "Adjust the scale and position of the illustration each time the window is resized" has been added to the preferences. * A window which displays information on how to use the various tools in the tool window can be brought up using the new "Tool Tips" menu item in the Help menu. The same information can also be brought up by hovering over a tool in the tool window. Tess 1.03 PPC requirements: Any PowerMac. Please send any questions, comments, or other feedback to us at peda@peda.com. The Tess web site starts at http://www.peda.com/tess The included files may be redistributed via shareware CD-ROMs, shareware ftp servers, and shareware web sites as long as they are not modified in any way. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/tess-103-ppc.hqx; 397 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Yves Pelletier To: Subject: [*] YP Reflection 1.0.3 (physics simulation software) YP Reflection is designed to assist teachers and students when they study the laws of reflection in geometrical optics. The program provides the user with a laser source that can be moved and rotated, and with a large quantity of mirrors that can be moved and rotated. The normal to the mirror, the angle of incidence, the angle of reflection and the direction of propagation are displayed. It runs on any Macintosh computer with MAC OS 7.0 or better. New in this version: Revised documentation. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/yp-reflection-103.hqx; 242 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Yves Pelletier To: Subject: [*] YP Reflexion (french version, physics simulation software) This is the french version of YP Reflection. YP Reflection is designed to assist teachers and students when they study the laws of reflection in geometrical optics. The program provides the user with a laser source that can be moved and rotated, and with a large quantity of mirrors that can be moved and rotated. The normal to the mirror, the angle of incidence, the angle of reflection and the direction of propagation are displayed. It runs on any Macintosh computer with MAC OS 7.0 or better. New in this version: Revised documentation. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/yp-reflexion-103-fr.hqx; 254 K] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 07:15:39 -0500 From: "A.Minkah" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: can't get scanner to work with ibook > >Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 10:23:09 -0400 >From: "Mann, Susan" >To: digest@info-mac.org >Subject: can't get scanner to work with ibook > >i have an ibook 0s9 tried to hook up my umax astra 1220 scanner , i >downloaded the vistascan 3.5.1 software and everytime i start up computer it >crashes with this software. >problem is i need to get this scanner to work in order to daisy chain my zip >drive (to the scanner and the scanner to the ibook) because they are not usb >products >i am using a microteck adapter to convert these into usb >does this mean i have to go out and buy a new scanner and zip drive >sue I and a friend both had problems with their software for different reasons. My computer is too slow to process the calibration. But my friends iMac crashed due to the control strip plug-in. Get it out of the system folder. Do a search about the scanner at Macfixit.com to read more about other's problems. Be well. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:30:54 +1000 From: Geoffrey Heard To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: iMac hesitation At 8:33 PM -0400 19/6/00, Ken Laskey wrote: >Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 09:10:22 -0400 >From: >To: digest@info-mac.org >Subject:? > >At 11:16 PM -0400 15/6/00, "Quattlebaum.Bill" wrote: > > >>Frequently the iMac will stop responding - the seconds on the clock display >>will freeze. But in about 10-30 seconds it start running just fine again. If >>you wee typing in MS Word the keystrokes are ignored until it unfreezes. If >>you were in the Finder clicking a folder it does not open until the thaw. > >I started seeing this type of behavior (and even longer stalls) on my >Power Computing machine after I hooked a Jaz drive into the SCSI >chain. It seems to have something to do with the drive spinning up >but no bets here. Do you have Zip or Jaz drives somewhere in the >setup? If I remember correctly, I've seen this on all OS 8.x >versions I've used. As I mentioned elsewhere, I have been suffering a few of these. I have a Zip drive installed, but not running 99.5% of the time. I had a thoughtm, though. It couldn't be a malfunctioning Energy Saver control panel., could it? I plan to remove mine for a while and see. -- cheers, geoff Geoffrey Heard - GH&A Public Relations Demand Indonesia return the 100,000 East Timorese held in limbo in West Timor. Demand Indonesia pay reparations to East Timor. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 10:28:12 -0400 From: "Quattlebaum.Bill" To: "'InfoMac'" Subject: iMac Hesitation - summary My thanks to every suggestion that came in about the hesitating iMacs. I will list several of the comments but the first one turned out to have been the solution I had overlooked at the Apple support site. In September 1999 Apple released a CD ROM Update that fixed a 10-second pause cause when no CD was in the ROM Drive. This appears to have fixed every iMac the patch has been applied to. See: http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11129 Other suggestions that were not relevant to my situation: Using DHCP - it has a refresh that can cause hesitation. (We have assigned IPs) Using external Jaz or Zip - when they spin up from sleep they pause the OS Potentially an automated Software Update or Live Update (was not the case) Again thanks for the great suggestions and I am please to say the problem is going away as we update each iMac. Cheers, Bill qb Quattlebaum Head DIR / Scientific Computing Lab National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************