Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #101 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Tue, 20 Jun 00 Volume 17 : Issue 101 Today's Topics: [*] TidBITS#535/19-Jun-00 [*] Alan's Solitaire 1.0.6 [*] audio tools 2.2 [*] BOOM 1.2.3 Update [*] CP290 Director 1.5 - Control of X10 CP290 Home Automation System [*] cue import 3.0 [*] Dart Board v1.06 [*] Doublet Scan [*] DXoft Get Info 2.0.0 [*] Dynamical Systems - submission [*] EjectDisk 3.1.3 - Eject disks of all types with a single key! [*] Euro Convert 2.0 currency converter [*] eurv2kp.hqx - Europe! Geography Game (update) [*] FTP (Update) MacScribe-206.sit, (New) MacScribeLight-206.sit [*] ICC Profile editor [*] iUnit 1.0.0 [*] iView Expanded Dictionary [*] Label print 3.0 [*] MacCurveFit 1.5.4 [*] MacScripter's Mag #1 ENG (Applescript tutorial [*] Master Key 1.1 68K [*] Master Key 1.1 PPC [*] Uploaded: Z-Write 1.1 File Assistant and File Synchronization II Promote InfoMac! 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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 #101" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:00:00 -0700 From: TidBITS Editors To: digest@info-mac.org, Mac-L@clio.lyris.net, evangelist@sempermac.com Subject: [*] TidBITS#535/19-Jun-00 TidBITS#535/19-Jun-00 This week's issue spans the gamut, starting with releases of Suitcase 9, AirPort 1.2, and PowerMail 3.0.3. Next, we check out the acquisitions of Bungie Software by Microsoft and Farallon Communications by Proxim, then move on to a discussion of preventing or reducing the severity of RSI problems. Next, we look at changes in Casady & Greene's SoundJam, and close with a review of RepairClinic.com, a clever Web site that sells appliance parts. Topics: MailBITS/19-Jun-00 Bungie Jumps, Farallon Follows Quiz Results: Out of Your Misery SoundJam Keeps On Jammin' Worthy Web Sites: RepairClinic.com [Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-535.etx; 33K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Alan Ewalt To: Subject: [*] Alan's Solitaire 1.0.6 Greetings, Please add the enclosed copy of Alan's Solitaire 1.0.6 to the Info-Mac Archive. It's a simple solitaire card game with minimal system requirements. Thank you. Regards, Alan [Archived as /info-mac/game/crd/alans-solitaire-106.hqx; 207 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Stefan Schramm To: Subject: [*] audio tools 2.2 audio tools 2.2 ¨ 1999-2000, Stefan Schramm rootsolutions@kagi.com System requirements: Macintosh or Windows computer, Filemaker Pro 3.0 or later, color monitor. audio tools provides a number of utilities and references commonly needed during audio production, including: ò setup calculators for effect processors, such as delay, reverb, etc. ò conversion factors for loops, time dilation, and detuning. ò any midi tuning scale to cents and vice versa. ò sequencer ticks from sample event position ò glossary, pitch, and patch number reference. ò tap tempo feature. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/audio-tools-221.hqx; 271 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: fedefil@fub.it (Federico Filipponi) To: Subject: [*] BOOM 1.2.3 Update BOOM 1.2.3 Update This update provides version 1.2.3 of Factor Software's game BOOM. For details on bug fixes and new features provided with this version please read the file named "What's New in 1.2.3" in the "BOOM Docs" folder. In order to use this update you must have BOOM version 1.2 or 1.2.1 already installed on your disk. WARNING: the updater does not work with BOOM 1.2.2. If you have this version please download a complete BOOM 1.2.3 package. You don't have to be a registered user to use this update. Follow these steps: 1) Launch the "BOOM 1.2->1.2.3 Updater" application. This will update your copy of BOOM 1.2 or 1.2.1 to version 1.2.3. 2) Replace the folder "BOOM Docs" in your current BOOM folder with the one included with this update. WARNING: when the update is complete your original copy of the BOOM application is moved to the Trash. What's new in BOOM 1.2.3 * Fixed a bug, introduced in version 1.2.2, that caused the game to crash during startup on all iMacs (in fact, it failed to set the monitor depth to 8-bit). * Fixed a bug, introduced in version 1.2.2, that caused the game to crash when opening some dialogs on systems with Appearance Manager older than 1.1 (for ex. Mac OS 8.1). * Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when opening the Info dialog a second time. * Fixed a small memory leak (about 1k) occurring when starting a new game or opening a saved game. * Now, when changing keyboard settings, the program checks if Caps Lock is on and asks the user to switch it off. [Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/boom-123-update.hqx; 377 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: John Woodward To: Subject: [*] CP290 Director 1.5 - Control of X10 CP290 Home Automation System I give permission for CP290 Director to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. CP290 Director is Macintosh software that controls the original X10 home automation computer controlled interface, model number CP290. It completely replaces the Macintosh software that comes with the CP290, and has unique features not found in other Macintosh-based CP290 controllers such as MouseHouse and Xtension. CP290 Director does not have to be running at all times to control the CP290, since it takes advantage of the CP290'S ability to store events for later execution. In addition to the standard CP290 features, CP290 Director supports the following additional features: 1) the ability to specify that an event is to occur at sunrise or sunset (plus or minus a specified time interval); 2) the ability to specify a specific date on which an event is to occur, and optionally the interval in days thereafter that the event should be repeated; and 3) the ability to specify that the event should occur only on even days or on odd days. System requirements: * System 7 through 8.6; not tested with MacOS 9 * Macintosh with at least 4 MB of RAM Release 1.5 adds the ability to print an event listing or save it in a file. For more information, please read the documentation enclosed, or visit the CP290 Director Web page: http://jplw.homepage.com/CP290Director.html [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/cp-290-director.hqx; 646 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Stefan Schramm To: Subject: [*] cue import 3.0 cue import 3.0 ¨ 2000, Stefan Schramm rootsolutions@kagi.com System requirements: Macintosh or Windows computer, Filemaker Pro 3.0 or later, studio system 3.0 or later, color monitor. cue import lets production team members import cue sheets created with studio system 3.0 or later with a single mouseclick. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/cue-import-301.hqx; 184 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: JimPlan@aol.com To: Subject: [*] Dart Board v1.06 Dart Board v1.06 Now you can play darts on your Macintosh! Use one of the included dart boards or create your own. Dart Board allows you to create a dart board from any PICT file. Scan a picture of your boss or ex and take out your frustrations by throwing darts at their likeness. Dart Board has six games from which you can choose to play, and a potentially infinite number of boards that you can play with. Dart Board is $5 shareware. The unregistered version is fully functional; however, you will receive periodic messages encouraging you to register. System Requirements-System 7 or later. 68030, 68040, or PowerPC CPU. 2 MB Free Ram. 640x480 Monitor with support for at least 256 Colors. Approximately 1 MB Hard Drive Space. Sound Manager version 3.0 or later. [Archived as /info-mac/game/dart-board-106.hqx; 1167 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Giuseppe Giunto To: Subject: [*] Doublet Scan Here is a brief description of the new release. Doublet Scan is a fast and professional way to find all the duplicates in your hard disks! Many new useful functions comes with this version! With Doublet Scan 3.0.1 now you can: minor bugs fixed search for unique files search for empty folders rename the files in directly the main window move found files to another location manipulate the found files using a new "Mark" window use the complete helps available in the "Help" menu Improved interface, Drag & Drop, fully Appearance savvy. Doublet Scan 3.0.1 is for PowerPC machines only. If you have an older machine you must use the 2.5 version. Thank you, Giuseppe Giunto [Archived as /info-mac/disk/doublet-scan-301-ppc.hqx; 1383 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: DXoft Technical Support To: Subject: [*] DXoft Get Info 2.0.0 DXoft Get Info 2.0.0 by DXoft June 7th, 2000 DXoft Get Info 2.0.0 has been released and is available at: ** New in version 2.0.0 ** - The program now comes with a runtime version of the FileMaker Pro 5 application, so people who do not own a copy of FileMaker Pro 5 can still use it. - The standard registration fee has been lowered from $20 to $15, but doesn't allow access to the program's structure any longer (layouts and scripts). Current users of DXoft Get Info can upgrade to this version for free, using their current registration instructions. - A new $30 "PRO" registration option is now available and offers full access to the program's structure to those who want or need it. It's also available as an upgrade to users of the standard version. - An "Autosave" feature has been implemented. Users can turn it off if they want, though it's not recommended. - Better password protection: once registered, the program won't let people without a valid password access its data. No user action is required to enable this protection. - The interface and online help have been improved to make the program even easier to use. ** About DXoft Get Info ** DXoft Get Info is a collection of FileMaker Pro 5 relational databases and comes with a runtime version of the FileMaker Pro 5 application, so people who do not own a copy of FileMaker Pro 5 can still use it. It is designed to let individual users track quickly and easily several key information about their computer configuration: * The Internet Accounts database stores your TCP/IP, Remote Access, E-mail, News, FTP and Web page settings. * The Internet Sites database is a powerful URL manager. It stores "login" information for those web sites that use a registration/subscription system. * The Registrations database stores serial numbers and registration information. * The Contacts database is closely integrated with the Registrations one to ********** ABSTRACT CROPPED ********** [Archived as /info-mac/gui/dxoft-get-info-20.hqx; 4721 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: ymeynard@globetrotter.qc.ca (Yves Meynard) To: Subject: [*] Dynamical Systems - submission I give permission for my program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. Dynamical Systems draws pictures of... dynamical systems. Inspired by the work of Clifford Pickover (specifically the article "Million-Point Sculptures"), this application runs on all PowerMacs, system 7.0 and above. Additional information is provided in the included Readme file. Enjoy! Yves Meynard [Archived as /info-mac/sci/dynamical-systems.hqx; 220 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Jason Anderson To: Subject: [*] EjectDisk 3.1.3 - Eject disks of all types with a single key! EjectDisk is an extremely useful application/extension combination. With the touch of a key, you can eject any removable media from your computer, ranging from the humble floppy to the latest Jaz cartridge. EjectDisk is similar to the Command-Y function of the Finder in function only--unlike that command, EjectDisk can evict storage from your desktop from within any program, and you don't have to select the disk beforehand. EjectDisk can also eject any CDs still in the computer when the computer is shut down. EjectDisk 3.1.3 adds the ability to open the CD/DVD tray (if empty). No more reaching for the open button if you want to insert a CD/DVD into your computer! [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/eject-disk-313.hqx; 377 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Econ software To: Subject: [*] Euro Convert 2.0 currency converter The Program: - Euro Convert 2.0 is a currency converter for converting euros to other currencies, other currencies to euros and any other currency to another. The Changes: - Now with the addition of being able to convert any currency. - Added help text with the option of turning it on or off. - You can enter and save exchange rates via the "Exchange" menu item. - This is a shareware program with a free full 30 day tryout. Requirements: - Minimum OS 7.6.1 Compressed BinHex size: - 1176k This program can be used on CD distribution. Web: econsoftware.com/econ.html [Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/euro-convert-20-ppc.hqx; 1283 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Matt Rilling To: Subject: [*] eurv2kp.hqx - Europe! Geography Game (update) "Europe!" Geography Game Take a trip to Europe! Package of fast paced and challenging European geography games including countries, capitals, major exports and geographical features. Bon Voyage! Now supports native PPC and 680xx (fat binary). By Torpedo Software www.torpedosoftware.com Feel free to redistribute by CD ROM collection or any other means. [Archived as /info-mac/edu/yng/europe-geography-2000.hqx; 347 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Ðric Aubourg To: Subject: [*] FTP (Update) MacScribe-206.sit, (New) MacScribeLight-206.sit All those programs can be included on CD-ROMs. MacScribe 2 is a hieroglyphic text processor for Macintosh. It comes with a basic font set of about 800 hieroglyphs. An extended font set of +6000 signs can be purchased separately. See the readme in the archive for installation instructions. A PDF manual is included. The software runs in demo mode until you purchase a license from www.kagi.com. Eric Aubourg Eric.Aubourg@kagi.com ***** MacScribeLight-206 ****** MacScribeLight 2 is a low-price version of my hieroglyphic text processor for Macintosh. It is targeted to amateur egyptologists, and only has the core features of MacScribe. It comes with a basic font set of about 800 hieroglyphs. See the readme in the archive for installation instructions. A PDF manual is included. The software runs in demo mode until you purchase a license from www.kagi.com. The price is US$45. Eric Aubourg Eric.Aubourg@kagi.com [Archived as /info-mac/text/macscribe-light-206.hqx; 1933 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Ben Griffin To: Subject: [*] ICC Profile editor The software allows for the viewing and editing of ICC Profiles (as used in Colorsync versions 2 & 3). Although there is no calibration support, profile curves and cluts can be extracted, inserted and tweaked using a simple b-spline based tag tool. Most of the more common tags are supported. This is an update of a previously available ICC profile editor, last updated in 1995. The primary difference is the contact details, and also a revised message explaining why the software is now freeware. Best Regards Ben Griffin. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/icc-profile-editor-ppc.hqx; 414 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Chris Smolinski To: Subject: [*] iUnit 1.0.0 iUnit is a powerful unit conversion utility. It converts between over 200 different units of distance, mass, volume, velocity, density, and other types of units. iUnit is shareware, with a $20.00 registration fee. The download version is fully functional, and not crippled in any way. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/iunit.hqx; 211 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Vittorio Barabino To: Subject: [*] iView Expanded Dictionary This is an Expanded AppleScript Dictionary for the popular image database iView(TM). This expanded dictionary comprises syntax examples for all keywords in its Applescript dictionary. This expanded dictionary is the first in a series of expanded dictionaries helping users to write scripts for their favorite applications with little effort. MacScripter's magazine and the Expanded Dictionaries are made available for download from: http://www.macscripter.net/magazine.html Vittorio Barabino and Bert Altenburg [Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/expandict-iview.hqx; 823 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Stefan Schramm To: Subject: [*] Label print 3.0 label print 3.0 ¨ 1999-2000, Stefan Schramm rootsolutions@kagi.com Mac or Windows computer, Filemaker Pro 5.0 or later, studio system 3.0 or later. If you are using the archive module of the studio system, this version of label print allows much faster creation of media labels. label print is free for registered users of the studio system. [Archived as /info-mac/app/label-print-301.hqx; 175 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Kevin Raner" To: Subject: [*] MacCurveFit 1.5.4 Here is MacCurveFit version 1.5.4. MacCurveFit is a scientific least squares curve fitting program. Data sets can be entered into a spreadsheet window, imported from programs like Excel or extracted from text files. Arbitrary equations may then be fitted to the data and the fits displayed graphically. The equations can be defined by typing them as text and so the program is very flexible. There is also a choice of mathematical algorithms that can be used for curve fitting. The submitted version is a 68k executable that runs on all Macs. A native PowerPC version is avaliable from the author. The program is shareware and has a 30 day trial period. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/mac-curve-fit-68k.hqx; 492 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: Vittorio Barabino To: Subject: [*] MacScripter's Mag #1 ENG (Applescript tutorial MacScripter's Magazine is a visual tutorial for Applescript. Its multimedia format allows everybody to start with a visually attractive, easy to follow, hands-on introduction to AppleScript. Contents of Issue 1: -Emptying the trash -make a new folder -moving files -variables -conditions -lists -repeating a task -the icons race Web site: http://www.macscripter.net/magazine.html [Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/mac-scripters-magazine-1.hqx; 2064 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" To: Subject: [*] Master Key 1.1 68K A straightforward typing tutor program written with the Mac in mind Key Advantages: - Multiple users and groups - Ubiquitous access to user files on an AppleShare network - A two-tier password system that can be turned on or off - Standard Mac OS interface elements - Typing drills can be paused - Deleting to previous lines Other Key Features: - Comprehensive individual statistics and history - Breakdown of WPM and Error Rate for each key - Mastery goal for speed and accuracy with certificate print-out - Drills can be any plain text file - Typing instruction tips - Dvorak keyboarding support and drills - Centralized settings on an AppleShare network - Class Editor to change settings for groups - Optional restrictions on pupil activities - Optional audio feedback which can include high quality samples of actual typewriters [Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-key-11-68k.hqx; 2218 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: "Jay E. Lichtenauer" To: Subject: [*] Master Key 1.1 PPC A straightforward typing tutor program written with the Mac in mind Key Advantages: - Multiple users and groups - Ubiquitous access to user files on an AppleShare network - A two-tier password system that can be turned on or off - Standard Mac OS interface elements - Typing drills can be paused - Deleting to previous lines Other Key Features: - Comprehensive individual statistics and history - Breakdown of WPM and Error Rate for each key - Mastery goal for speed and accuracy with certificate print-out - Drills can be any plain text file - Typing instruction tips - Dvorak keyboarding support and drills - Centralized settings on an AppleShare network - Class Editor to change settings for groups - Optional restrictions on pupil activities - Optional audio feedback which can include high quality samples of actual typewriters [Archived as /info-mac/edu/master-key-11-ppc.hqx; 2480 K] ------------------------------ Date: 20 Jun 2000 From: dwrite To: Subject: [*] Uploaded: Z-Write 1.1 ----------------------------In Brief---------------------------- Name: Z-Write Version: 1.1 Type: Application Requires: A PowerMac running System 7.5 or better, QuickTime, and 10MB of free memory. Purpose: A unique word processor for writers which allows you to store multiple documents within one file. Cost: $20 -- fully functional for two-week preview period Author: Marc Zeedar Company: Stone Table Software Address: P.O. Box 66831, Scotts Valley, CA 95067 E-mail: sts@designwrite.com Website: http://www.designwrite.com/sts/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Full Description: Traditional word processors work in a linear fashion. Text follows text which follows text. While this is great for a long research paper or a novel, it makes the process of writing awkward, as notes and organizational materials are easily lost or must be kept in separate documents. Z-Write represents an innovative idea in word processing technology: it allows you to store multiple documents within a single file! Now you can create separate categories for notes, outlines, quotes, ideas, character bios, rewrites, etc. Everything's easily available and convenient, yet you aren't overwhelmed with details. With Z-Write, there are no limits! ______________________________________________________________________ * ScanCalc 1.6 * TimeSaver 1.0 available! * Z-Write 1.1 released! * Stone Table Software * [Archived as /info-mac/text/z-write-11.hqx; 2695 K] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 23:11:52 -0500 From: Ana Franca y Mirko To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: File Assistant and File Synchronization II Hi MacFriends: File Assistant and File Synchronization both continue crashing and saying: _________________________________ Assertion failed: lockChanges == FALSE File: CArray.c Line:187 Continue|Fail|Quit _________________________________ I get advices: 1- Ron Pike sugest deleting File Synch. I do it, the same crash. 2.- abrody recommends MacOS 9.0.4. I update, the same crash. :-( I doubt my wife will react so nice the third time i erase her new archives with outdated versions while trying to synchronize the disks using other not as-simple-as-FileAssistant applications. :-) In the mean time both applications continue crashing blatantly. iMac & iBook/MacOs 9.04/HFS+/ Thanks for your help. Mirko ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 22:52:45 -0400 From: spamless.sbeach@tht.net To: Info-Mac Digest , Subject: Promote InfoMac! Digest Readers: I posted this the other day but I had the URL wrong. The bit below is now correct: A little while ago a put a link and button on my personal web pages pointing to < http://www.info-mac.org>. If anyone would like to, please feel free to lift it and place it on their own pages. It could use more exposure than it gets on my piddling little vanity page. I think that the more interest we generate for Info-Mac the better for all of us. If you make a snazzier button, let me know so I can use it instead of mine. How about a nice little animated spinning iMac or something? - Scott Remove the \"spamless\" to return eMail to me. Scott Beach or Toronto, Canada ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: imp.tht.net -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************