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Info-Mac Digest             Tue, 23 Jan 01       Volume 18 : Issue 12

Today's Topics:

      (A) Disk Warrior's latest version optimizes HFS+ drives
      (Q) jdkclasses.zip  what is it?
      (Q) Stickies Window Hack? [repost]
      (Q) Wanted a utility like DNSTran
      [*] MacCurveFit 1.5.5
      [*] MPegger Drop Decoder 2.0.1
      [*] OT/PPP Strip 1.1
      [*] PPPremier Timer 2.0.4; an internet connection tool
      [*] QIF Categories 1.7 - Adding Categories to QIF Files Based on Description
      [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2
      [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2 Patch (Updater)
      [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2a
      [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2a Patch (Updater for 1.2)
      [*] Smart Scroll Controls Scrolling Speed!
      [*] SweetMail 2.07
      [*] SweetMail 2.07f2
      Ethernet question
      Info-Mac Digest V18 #10
      Information Transfer
      Laserwriter 16/600 & PoerBook G3
      Laserwriter 16/600 & PoerBook G3
      Reformatting Mac OS X Server volume?
      Screen capture
      VirtualPC 3
      Where are Info-Mac Digests V18 #1 through 6?!

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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 09:29:08 -0500
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: (A) Disk Warrior's latest version optimizes HFS+ drives

Dear Digest readers,
Disk Warrior from Alsoft has a new version that will optimize HFS+ 
drives, but only through MacOS 9.0.4.  This should answer some 
people's question from a couple digests ago.   There is a patch out 
for MacOS 9.1, but I don't know if there is anyway to create a 
bootable CD with the patch installed.   Though the current version of 
Disk Warrior comes on a bootable MacOS 9 CD.   Mind you, if you are 
already using Norton or Techtools I wouldn't switch.   Each disk 
utility has its own eccentricities which the other utility may 
consider an error.

Sincerely,
abrody@smart.net
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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:39:39 -0500
From: Duane DeVries <duanedv@iserv.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: (Q) jdkclasses.zip  what is it?

Greetings!
Now that I've retired and have time to poke around inside
my Mac, I'm finding all manner of strange things.  I do know
enough NOT to delete anything unless I'm ABSOLUTELY sure
it is safe and even then, BACK IT UP!!

Anyway, I've found some .zip files stored as follows:
system folder, extensions, MRJ libraries, MRJclasses
and inside this last folder are these:
  JDKCLASSES.ZIP    8.7 meg
   MRJCLASSES.ZIP   705K
   PROPERTIES.ZIP    45K

Also, in the MS LIBRARY folder are additional
ones....CLASSES.MS.ZIP  3.3 meg
and elsewhere I found  JAVA40.JAR  at  1.6 meg
and  JOPTIO40.jar at 2.2 meg..  I have no clue what these are either.

I thought that   .zip  files were a compressed form from the
PC world.  Are these actually used by the MACOS and if not, is it
safe to delete them?
Duane

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 02:50:53 -0500
From: Saint John <StJ@mac.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: (Q) Stickies Window Hack? [repost]

At 20:41 -0500 1/17/01, "Matthew W. Schmeer" <s940422@admiral.umsl.edu> wrote:
>If no one can point me to the patch, is there another way to arrange 
>Stickies' windows instead of manually placing them where I want them?

   Sounds like something that OneClick could do an excellent job with. I wrote a palette, part of the Background Calendar package, which sets new Stickies to the rectangle on the desktop corresponding to the current date. So, they *can* be scripted using OC. I think it would be a pretty easy job from there.

<http://www.westcodesoft.com> for OneClick
<http://www.brain-sucker.com/backgroundcalendar.html> for Background Calendar

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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 11:45:07 -0500
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: (Q) Wanted a utility like DNSTran

Dear Digest readers,
I analyze my Linux log files using Analog for the Mac, and have tried 
using DNS Tran to rDNS many of those IP addresses that my server 
doesn't pick up.   I know that if I rDNS with Whatroute using apnic, 
ripe, and arin.net I can usually resolve 80% of those IPs.   With DNS 
Tran, maybe 10% of the IPs my server can't resolve are resolved. 
Now many would say using the other two NICs don't give you accurate 
indications of what IPs have visited, but usually it gives you a clue 
which you can go out on the web and search for the actually DNS. 
With over 60% of my visits not translated to DNS you can see why I 
would like to have a utility that automatically checks all three NICs 
and gives you a resolved address.   Unfortunately I have limited 
access to my Linux Perl scripts so it really needs to be a Mac 
application, or one that I can bring over to VirtualPC with Windows 
98 without difficulty.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
abrody@smart.net
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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: "Kevin Raner" <kdraner@krs.com.au>
To: 
Subject: [*] MacCurveFit 1.5.5


Here is MacCurveFit 1.5.5, the latest version of my least-squares curve
fitting software.

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 software is shareware.

Note: Requires a PowerMac.

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/mac-curve-fit-15.hqx; 557 K]

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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: Neill Mollard <neill@proteron.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] MPegger Drop Decoder 2.0.1


What is MPegger Drop Decoder? Want to burn those MP3s you nabbed off of
the internet onto a CD?  You'll first need to decode them - that's where
MPegger Drop Decoder comes in.  Very simply, it will make your MP3s into
files that you can burn onto a CD, and listen to in any conventional CD
player.  Technically speaking, this software will automatically convert
any MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 LSF layer 1, layer 2 or layer 3 audio file into an
AIFF file, Sound Designer II file, or PeeCee Wave file.

It should correctly recognize and decode all ISO-standard mpeg audio
files, and is for PowerPC MacOS machines only.

The MPegger Drop Decoder is a fully compliant ISO/IEC 11172-3 Layer 1,
Layer 2, and Layer 3 audio decoder, and passes all compliance bitstream
testing in accordance with the specifications outlined in ISO/IEC
11172-4.

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/mpegger-drop-decoder-201.hqx; 402 K]

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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: "Dennis J. Wilkinson, II" <djw@ici.net>
To: 
Subject: [*] OT/PPP Strip 1.1


OT/PPP Strip 1.1 has been released!

The big news is that version 1.1 adds support for Mac OS 9.1. In addition:

- Mac OS 9.0 and 9.1 users will now connect without a modal dialog,
   freeing them to do other things while their machine is connecting.

- OT/PPP Strip's user interface gets it's first touch-up since the very first
   versions -- I think it looks much cleaner now.

- a bug where the balloon help displayed by the strip would seem to flash was
   corrected

- a few other minor "code housekeeping" items were completed

In addition, version 1.1 sees OT/PPP Strip change from freeware into 
shareware, as I've spent a substantially larger amount of time on it 
than I ever imagined when I first released it. The registration fee 
is small (US $5) and can be paid via Kagi at:

<http://order.kagi.com/?4LZ>

Even though it's now shareware, OT/PPP Strip is distributed as 
fully-functional software, with no "time outs" or crippled features, 
and without any annoying reminders to register.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/ppp/ot-ppp-strip-11.hqx; 138 K]

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Date: 21 Jan 2001
From: Nathan Lamont <nathan@biggerplanet.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] PPPremier Timer 2.0.4; an internet connection tool


PPPremier Timer <http://www.biggerplanet.com/pppremier> is a small internet
tool that allows you to easily open and close your internet connection with
a convenient button, and features a cool timer and a graphical throughput
indicator.

PPPremier Timer also includes customizable time limits, customizable
connection sounds, a globally floating window option, and much more -- all
with very low memory requirements.

Rated **** (4 mice) from macdownload.com, **** (4 cows) from TuCows, a
Macworld Pick o' the Week, and "a great PPP timer" from Macworld Magazine.
"...perfect if you haven't the willpower to give up the Web voluntarily" --
CNET

New in version 2.0.4:
- fixed incompatibility with MacOS 9.1 (new version of Universal PPP API,
1.3.1)
- added acknowledgement dialog to correctly entered registration code
- connection speed reporting known to not work with MacOS 9.1.

Only users of MacOS 9.1 need to upgrade.

PPPremier Timer requires: Remote Access, OT/PPP, MacPPP, or FreePPP (some
features only available with Remote Access and OT/PPP); 68020 or better
processor (accelerated for PowerPC); System 7.5.5 or better.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/ppp/pppremier-timer-204.hqx; 599 K]

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Date: 21 Jan 2001
From: John Woodward <jplw@softhome.net>
To: 
Subject: [*] QIF Categories 1.7 - Adding Categories to QIF Files Based on Description


QIF Categories converts Quicken Interchange Format (QIF) banking or 
credit card transaction files, adding Quicken categories based on the 
description of each transaction. It is
useful for converting QIF downloaded from online banking or credit 
card web sites before importing them into Quicken.  To convert a QIF 
file, just drop it onto QIF Categories.
You can configure QIF Categories as a browser helper application for 
files of type application/qif to have it invoked automatically on 
downloaded QIF files.

QIF Categories converts each transaction in the QIF file dropped on 
it by: 1) Deleting any existing category; 2) Adding a category 
associated with the transaction's description, or getting the 
category from the user if none is associated; 3) removing the plus 
sign from transaction amounts (because not all versions of Quicken 
allow plus signs); 4) optionally adding an indication that the 
transaction has cleared; 5) optionally extracting a check number from 
the description (unless the transaction already has a check number); 
6) optionally changing the description and category to values 
associated with the combination of the original description and the 
amount; and 7) transferring all other parts of each transaction to 
the output file.  You can convert the input file in place or choose a 
different output filename.

System requirements:
* System 7 through 8.6; not tested with MacOS 9, but should work

[Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/qif-categories-17.hqx; 112 K]

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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: jonas echterhoff <joni@kagi.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2


Reckless Drivin' is a new action game for the Mac. It's gameplay is 
similar to it's predecessor, Burning Rubber, a Mac shareware game I 
released in 1996. In Burning Rubber one had to drive a car through 
2-dimensional levels as fast as possible, leaving as much destruction 
as possible on the way.
Reckless Drivin' follows the same basic principle, however, it has 
been completely rewritten from scratch, and it employs a new graphics 
engine featuring smooth, dynamically zoomed, scrolling 16-bit 
graphics. The physics simulation has been redesigned to realistically 
resemble skidding and tire tracks on different road surfaces.

To learn how to play the game, click on the 'Help' button in the 
Reckless Drivin' main menu, or just start a new game, and see for 
yourself.

New in version 1.2 (1/16/2001)
-Carbonized the game, enabling you to run the game natively under 
MacOS X (see MacOS X readme below). CarbonLib is now required to run 
the game.
-The game will now remember the last name entered into the high score list.
-Fixed those misspellings in the game (this time for real).
-Added an FAQ section to the Readme.

Requirements

-A Power Macintosh or compatible. 100Mhz or more is recommended for 
smooth gameplay. To play the game at it's optimal settings, you 
should have an iMac or better.
-CarbonLib is now required to run the game. It comes pre-installed 
into newer systems. If you have an older system, you can download it 
from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: http://reckless.x2.nu.
-DrawSprocket and InputSprocket are highly recommended (though no 
longer required for MacOS X compatibility). These are parts of the 
Apple GameSprockets. If you do not have them installed on your 
computer, you can download them from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: 
http://reckless.x2.nu.
-MacOS 8.1 is required for the game to run.
-Sound Manager 3.6 or higher is recommended for best sound quality 
and performance.
-12 MB of free memory. If you play with the 'Use Thousands of Colors' 
setting disabled, you may try lowering the applications memory 
partition size to something around 8 MB.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/reckless-drivin-12.hqx; 7534 K]

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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: jonas echterhoff <joni@kagi.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2 Patch (Updater)


Reckless Drivin' is a new action game for the Mac. It's gameplay is 
similar to it's predecessor, Burning Rubber, a Mac shareware game I 
released in 1996. In Burning Rubber one had to drive a car through 
2-dimensional levels as fast as possible, leaving as much destruction 
as possible on the way.
Reckless Drivin' follows the same basic principle, however, it has 
been completely rewritten from scratch, and it employs a new graphics 
engine featuring smooth, dynamically zoomed, scrolling 16-bit 
graphics. The physics simulation has been redesigned to realistically 
resemble skidding and tire tracks on different road surfaces.

To learn how to play the game, click on the 'Help' button in the 
Reckless Drivin' main menu, or just start a new game, and see for 
yourself.

New in version 1.2 (1/16/2001)
-Carbonized the game, enabling you to run the game natively under 
MacOS X (see MacOS X readme below). CarbonLib is now required to run 
the game.
-The game will now remember the last name entered into the high score list.
-Fixed those misspellings in the game (this time for real).
-Added an FAQ section to the Readme.

Requirements

-A Power Macintosh or compatible. 100Mhz or more is recommended for 
smooth gameplay. To play the game at it's optimal settings, you 
should have an iMac or better.
-CarbonLib is now required to run the game. It comes pre-installed 
into newer systems. If you have an older system, you can download it 
from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: http://reckless.x2.nu.
-DrawSprocket and InputSprocket are highly recommended (though no 
longer required for MacOS X compatibility). These are parts of the 
Apple GameSprockets. If you do not have them installed on your 
computer, you can download them from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: 
http://reckless.x2.nu.
-MacOS 8.1 is required for the game to run.
-Sound Manager 3.6 or higher is recommended for best sound quality 
and performance.
-12 MB of free memory. If you play with the 'Use Thousands of Colors' 
setting disabled, you may try lowering the applications memory 
partition size to something around 8 MB.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/reckless-drivin-12-patch.hqx; 246 K]

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Date: 20 Jan 2001
From: jonas echterhoff <joni@kagi.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2a


Reckless Drivin' is a new action game for the Mac. It's gameplay is 
similar to it's predecessor, Burning Rubber, a Mac shareware game I 
released in 1996. In Burning Rubber one had to drive a car through 
2-dimensional levels as fast as possible, leaving as much destruction 
as possible on the way.
Reckless Drivin' follows the same basic principle, however, it has 
been completely rewritten from scratch, and it employs a new graphics 
engine featuring smooth, dynamically zoomed, scrolling 16-bit 
graphics. The physics simulation has been redesigned to realistically 
resemble skidding and tire tracks on different road surfaces.

To learn how to play the game, click on the 'Help' button in the 
Reckless Drivin' main menu, or just start a new game, and see for 
yourself.

New in version 1.2a (1/18/2001)
-Fixed the -30561 error many people had with v1.2.

Requirements

-A Power Macintosh or compatible. 100Mhz or more is recommended for 
smooth gameplay. To play the game at it's optimal settings, you 
should have an iMac or better.
-CarbonLib is now required to run the game. It comes pre-installed 
into newer systems. If you have an older system, you can download it 
from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: http://reckless.x2.nu.
-DrawSprocket and InputSprocket are highly recommended (though no 
longer required for MacOS X compatibility). These are parts of the 
Apple GameSprockets. If you do not have them installed on your 
computer, you can download them from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: 
http://reckless.x2.nu.
-MacOS 8.1 is required for the game to run.
-Sound Manager 3.6 or higher is recommended for best sound quality 
and performance.
-12 MB of free memory. If you play with the 'Use Thousands of Colors' 
setting disabled, you may try lowering the applications memory 
partition size to something around 8 MB.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/reckless-drivin-12a.hqx; 7539 K]

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Date: 20 Jan 2001
From: jonas echterhoff <joni@kagi.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] RecklessDrivin 1.2a Patch (Updater for 1.2)


Reckless Drivin' is a new action game for the Mac. It's gameplay is 
similar to it's predecessor, Burning Rubber, a Mac shareware game I 
released in 1996. In Burning Rubber one had to drive a car through 
2-dimensional levels as fast as possible, leaving as much destruction 
as possible on the way.
Reckless Drivin' follows the same basic principle, however, it has 
been completely rewritten from scratch, and it employs a new graphics 
engine featuring smooth, dynamically zoomed, scrolling 16-bit 
graphics. The physics simulation has been redesigned to realistically 
resemble skidding and tire tracks on different road surfaces.

To learn how to play the game, click on the 'Help' button in the 
Reckless Drivin' main menu, or just start a new game, and see for 
yourself.

New in version 1.2a (1/18/2001)
-Fixed the -30561 error many people had with v1.2.

Requirements

-A Power Macintosh or compatible. 100Mhz or more is recommended for 
smooth gameplay. To play the game at it's optimal settings, you 
should have an iMac or better.
-CarbonLib is now required to run the game. It comes pre-installed 
into newer systems. If you have an older system, you can download it 
from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: http://reckless.x2.nu.
-DrawSprocket and InputSprocket are highly recommended (though no 
longer required for MacOS X compatibility). These are parts of the 
Apple GameSprockets. If you do not have them installed on your 
computer, you can download them from the Reckless Drivin' Homepage: 
http://reckless.x2.nu.
-MacOS 8.1 is required for the game to run.
-Sound Manager 3.6 or higher is recommended for best sound quality 
and performance.
-12 MB of free memory. If you play with the 'Use Thousands of Colors' 
setting disabled, you may try lowering the applications memory 
partition size to something around 8 MB.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/reckless-drivin-12a-patch.hqx; 56 K]

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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: Marc Moini <marc@a9ff.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Smart Scroll Controls Scrolling Speed!


Smart Scroll: Scrolling speed control, Proportional scrollbar tabs and 
Live scrolling.
v3.7.1   January 16, 2001

Smart Scroll allows setting a comfortable Scrolling Speed in all 
situations and for all Mac models. Users of fast G3 and G4 Macs may now 
select text past the edge of a window before it speeds by, as well as 
navigate long menus with ease!

And while Apple's "Smart Scrolling" concerns mostly the Finder, the 
original Smart Scroll brings Proportional Thumbs and Live Scrolling to 
applications such as Netscape, Emailer, AppleWorks, Word, and most system 
add-ons such as control panels.

Version 3.7.1 adds support for Mac OS 9.1, runs under Mac OS X's Classic, 
and fixes a few minor issues.

Smart Scroll runs on Mac OS 9.1 and previous versions (going back to 
System 7.0). It is shareware, so you can try it for free then buy only if 
you like it. The shareware fee is $12, registered users of previous 
versions may upgrade for free.

You may download the latest version of Smart Scroll or get more info from 
www.marcmoini.com.

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/smart-scroll-371.hqx; 222 K]

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Date: 19 Jan 2001
From: sweetmail@mac.com (Ichise)
To: 
Subject: [*] SweetMail 2.07


SweetMail is an internet e-mail client for Macintosh that provides
most powerful features with sweet interface. SweetMail has
multiple POP3 accounts, very fast searching, thread-view,
filtering, templates, auto-wrap and many useful functions.

System Requirements:
* System 7.5 or later. (including MacOSX public beta)
* 4MB of Memory.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/sweet-mail-207.hqx; 2088 K]

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Date: 20 Jan 2001
From: sweetmail@mac.com (Ichise)
To: 
Subject: [*] SweetMail 2.07f2


SweetMail is an internet e-mail client for Macintosh that provides
most powerful features with sweet interface. SweetMail has
multiple POP3 accounts, very fast searching, thread-view,
filtering, templates, auto-wrap and many useful functions.

System Requirements:
* System 7.5 or later. (including MacOSX public beta)
* 4MB of Memory.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/sweet-mail-207f2.hqx; 2090 K]

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:24:06 -0500
From: Vincent Cayenne <vin@audiophile.com>
To: The Info-Mac Network <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Ethernet question

At 4:47 PM -0500 1/11/01, Joni Hope wrote:
>First, be sure you are not using the uplink port on the hub

Also check that the hub doesn't have an either/or type of port for 
the uplink. This is the case where you have one port in particular 
that can be addressed as either an uplink port or as a regular port, 
but not both. So on a four port router, there'd be five actual ports, 
four of which could be used at the same time...

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 07:50:09 +0100
From: Manuel Soriano <manuel.soriano@dgn.de>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V18 #10


>
> Betreff: ICQ like software
> Datum: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 19:02:09 +0200
> Von: "Dr. Peter Stoyanov" <5040.services@gmx.net>
> An: digest@info-mac.org
>
> Dear List,
>
> we have a small network here in the office (4 iMac/iBooks in
> different rooms). We need to message sometimes each other, preferably
> through network not through phone. Is there an ICQ-like software,
> which will run on the local network only (we have dial-up internet
> connection), we would prefer shareware/freeware and the cost of the
> solution is of paramount importance.
>
> I know there is an abvious answer somewhere, thank you for help.
>
> With best wishes,
>
> Peter Stoyanov
>

Hi ,

if you only want to send up to three lines, there was a little programm called
broadcast, from joachim lindenberg, Karlsruhe, Germany. I donłt now if it does
exist right now. It worked with nearly all MacOS.

M.S.

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 21:03:34 -0600
From: Jeff Hester <info@GroundZeroSW.com>
To: Roland & Jodi Emond <burtpres@netins.net>, <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Information Transfer

on 1/12/01 9:14 AM, Roland & Jodi Emond at burtpres@netins.net wrote:

> I have been using a Power Mac 7200/90; and recently purchased an Imac
> DVD SE (500 MHz).  Is there a way I can connect the two via a network
> cable to transfer about three years worth of infomation without going
> through the trouble of downloading everything on a Zip drive.
> 
> Thank you for your help.
> Roland Emond
> 

Hello Roland,

Connecting those two Macs should be a piece of cake.  All you'll need to do
is get a ethernet crossover cable and hook them together via ethernet.  Then
you'll just need to setup and turn on file sharing to access the other Mac.

Hope this helps.

    Jeff

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 10:20:53 +0100
From: Christian F Buser <christian@rumantsch.ch>
To: "John Hutchens" <jhutchen@pcc.pitt.cc.nc.us>
Subject: Laserwriter 16/600 & PoerBook G3

At Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:57:11 -0500, John Hutchens wrote:

 >I am looking for a way to use my Apple Laserwriter 16/600 with my
 >PowerBook G3.  I considered a USB to Serial adapter but found that 
the
 >adapters on the market (do far as I know) will not connect to the
 >LaserWriter.

There are "Ethernet-to-LocalTalk"-adapters available on the market, I 
think for around $ 100. You may also find them used on eBay.

Best wishes, Christian.
-- 
Christian F. Buser, Hohle Gasse 6, CH-5507 Mellingen (Switzerland)
Look at <http://www.rumantsch.ch/christian/welcome.html>
Korruption ist die Autobahn neben dem Dienstweg (H. Nahr). 

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 10:28:20 -0600
From: "Chaz Larson [mailing lists]" <chaz_list@jeck.com>
To: "John Hutchens" <jhutchen@pcc.pitt.cc.nc.us>, <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Laserwriter 16/600 & PoerBook G3

At 3:57 PM -0500 1/18/01, John Hutchens wrote:
>I am looking for a way to use my Apple Laserwriter 16/600 with my 
>PowerBook G3.  I considered a USB to Serial adapter but found that 
>the adapters on the market (do far as I know) will not connect to 
>the LaserWriter.  Keyspan tells me that that the reason is that this 
>printer supports Localtalk, a proprietary Apple protocol.
>
>What would you recommend to make my machines work together?

You need an Ethernet -> LocalTalk bridge, like this one:

<http://products.smalldog.com/fs/37201> - $65
[I am merely a satisfied customer of Small Dog]

Manufacturer site:
<http://www.asante.com/products/p_ad5.html>

If you have a spare Mac around that supports both Ethernet and 
LocalTalk connections, you can use it in this role by installing 
LocalTalk Bridge on it.

<http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11358>

chazl

-- 
If you begin to feel overload, consider your Earth ... what it feels ...
                                                       - Hive, Ultrasonic Sound
Chaz Larson     -    chaz at spamcop dot net    -    http://www.visi.com/~chaz

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 06:21:30 -0600
From: Dave Martin <macdave@tamu.edu>
To: <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Reformatting Mac OS X Server volume?

Back when Mac OS X Server was first released, I installed it on a 
partition of my 8600's hard drive to test it and start learning the new 
OS. I would now like to recover that partition, turn it back into an 
HFS/HFS+ (from UFS) without having to reformat the entire drive. Apple's 
Drive Setup shows a MOSX_Booter partition on the drive, but it doesn't 
mount and the size is certainly not that of the full partition 
(presumably it simply contains the code for choosing Mac OS vs Mac OS X 
at boot).

Any tools out there that would recover the partition, or suggestions for 
so doing? Or is copying everything off the other partitions on that drive 
and reformatting the whole the only way?

Thanks in advance.

---
Dave Martin / macdave@tamu.edu
Microcomputer Specialist, Department of English, Texas A&M University

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Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 18:34:50 -0600
From: Jeff Hester <info@GroundZeroSW.com>
To: Rik Steuperaert <rik.steuperaert@sagam.be>,
Subject: Screen capture

on 1/18/01 9:51 AM, Rik Steuperaert at rik.steuperaert@sagam.be wrote:

> Hello,
> I'm looking for software to capture my movenments on te screen into a
> quicktime movie. A bit like adobe uses to make their tutorial movies.
> Can someone help me
> rik steuperaert
> rik@sagam.be
> 

Sure Rik.  What you're needing is Snapz Pro 2.  It's available from Ambrosia
Software (http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/)  This should do what you need.

    Jeff

----------------------- War Eagle! ------------------------
                   Jeffrey W. Hester
 Ground Zero Software, Inc.  http://www.GroundZeroSW.com/
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Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2001 16:34:28 +0100
From: Monica <myohoji@libero.it>
To: <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: VirtualPC 3

Hello all,  
I have a IMAC with OS 9 and Virtual PC 3.
I'm trying to run AP Instrument Tuner software under Windows 98 but I can't
use the MAC's microphone.
Then I tryed to record a sound with the MS Sound Recorder, but with no
success.
Please, how can I setting the VPC as well as it handles the internal
microphone.

Thanks in advance

P.s.

I'm terribly sorry for my english ! 

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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:39:19 -0600
From: "Gib Henry" <gibhenry@realpeople.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Where are Info-Mac Digests V18 #1 through 6?!

Okay, where are Info-Mac Digests V18 #1 through 6?!

--
Gib Henry

In human terms, Einstein was wrong:  The universe as we once knew it
has imploded, and is rapidly becoming a small community.  We are
next-door neighbors, you and I.

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