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Info-Mac Digest             Mon, 20 Nov 00       Volume 17 : Issue 182

Today's Topics:

      [*] Desktop Pics by J
      [*] Holiday Lights 5.1J - Japanese Version
      [*] MacDo 1.0.4J - Japanese Version
      [*] MacNews v0.71d
      [*] Mouse 1.1
      [*] Orbit 1.2.8
      [*] QT Pad v1.0.5
      [*] simpleDays 1.0
      [*] Speed Download 1.0
      [*] The Dailies 1.0.5 - Daily Startup and Shutdown Items.
      [*] Virtual Composer 2.6.7
      [*] WebSiteManager 1.7
      [*] Weight Tracker 1.0.0
      [Q] 56K PCI modems?
      [Q] How do I defrag the HD of my iMAC?
      [Q] Router recommendation
      Ethernet Appletalk on OS 7.5
      MSIE 5.0 Chokes on Site Certificates (Q)
      Outlook Express Messages
      Wireless Ethernet?
      Zip Clicks on one computer only
      zip drive problems

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Date: 20 Nov 2000
From: jay magee <jay@midway.uchicago.edu>
To: 
Subject: [*] Desktop Pics by J


These are some desktop pics I created, hope you like them.

			j
					
			

[Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/desktop-pics-by-j.hqx; 2168 K]

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Date: 18 Nov 2000
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To: 
Subject: [*] Holiday Lights 5.1J - Japanese Version


This is the Japanese version of the Holiday Lights package.

"You must have this file on your computer if you at all cherish the holiday season." 
        -ZDNet
 
ZDNet Hot Files: 5 stars (perfect rating)
ZDNet Mac User: 5 mice (perfect rating)   
Tucows: 5 cows (highest rating)
     
Screensaver, music box, desktop enhancement!

Holiday Lights decorates your Macintosh for the holidays.

It's an entertaining application that places flashing light bulbs around 
the edge of your screen, as though a (well-insulated) elf crawled into 
your computer through the disk drive slot and stapled them there. The 
lights flash in the background while you continue to work, so it's not 
just a screen saver.

The "bulbs" include standard Christmas tree lights, Valentine's Day 
hearts, Thanksgiving turkeys, chili peppers, shamrocks, dreidels, 
stockings, holly, snowmen, happy faces, and more -- and you can create 
your own bulbs using ResEdit or a similar program.

For even more seasonal joy, Holiday Lights includes cheery background 
music (you can add your own MIDI files) as well as built-in festive 
screen savers to put you in the holiday spirit.

Holiday Lights is an application, not a system extension, so it won't 
cause extension conflicts. It is compatible with System 7.1 or later, 
including Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9.X and Mac OS X.

Version 5.1: Among other changes, this new version lets you save different 
settings as themes for later use and adds support for MP3 files.

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/holiday-lights-51-jp.hqx; 1403 K]

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Date: 20 Nov 2000
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To: 
Subject: [*] MacDo 1.0.4J - Japanese Version


This is the Japanese version of the MacDo package.

Rated 5 Cows (highest rating) by Tucows: http://www.tucows.com

MacDo is a fast paced arcade game based on the classic console game 'Mr
Do' which was originally released in 1982. It has also elements of the
very similar 'Dig Dug' which was also a classic console game. So, it's
not a 100% remake of the originals but it has some extensions to them:
It's a scrolling game if the dimensions of a level require this, more
music, some extra items etc.

System Requirement

MacDo needs a PowerMac with at least 9MB free RAM running System 8 or
better. A Mac with 180Mhz is strongly recommended for the game. To hear
the game music QuickTime 2.0 or better with Musical Instruments
Extension must be installed. InputSprocket is supported but not
required.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/mac-do-104-jp.hqx; 1273 K]

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Date: 19 Nov 2000
From: "Stanley C. R. Roche Busk" <stanley@roche.org>
To: 
Subject: [*] MacNews v0.71d


MacNews v0.71d Stanley C. R. Roche Busk November,17 2000
========================================================

MacNews is a new full featured MacOS offline NNTP client. In other words,
it編 a program able to fetch usenet news in order to read them offline.
It allows to subscribe to any  kind of group, post articles,  follow up..

Also MacNews inlude a powerfull set of features like a customizable spam
filter and a complete purge system.

New features
------------
     -  Text quotations now use color.
     -  Browser window is full redim.
     -  Generic spam filter.
     -  Subscribe manually option.

Improvements
------------
     -  GMT time zone support.
     -  More acurrate thread.
     -  Getting Newsgroup list is faster.
     -  Internet Control panel can be opened from inside MacNews.
     -  Better quoted text following up
     

Thanks a lot to all the people witch made this development posible !
     
--
MaxProg
http://www.maxprog.com

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mac-news-071d.hqx; 1079 K]

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Date: 18 Nov 2000
From: John Rethorst <jrethorst@post.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Mouse 1.1


Mouse 1.1 posts a small windoid showing the horizontal and vertical screen
coordinates of the cursor, coordinates within the front window, changes in
coordinates as you move the mouse with the option key, and the
red/green/blue color values of the screen point directly underneath the
cursor. Windoid can be dragged. Data can be copied to the clipboard. Works
in any application. Free.

New in this version: window coordinates, changes in coordinates, faster
updating.

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/mouse-11.hqx; 77 K]

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Date: 17 Nov 2000
From: "Aaron Golden" <zerro1@hotmail.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Orbit 1.2.8


Orbit is a program that shows the effects of gravity on bodies in space.  
The program is fully documented, comes with several example solar systems, 
is free and open source.

Version 1.2.8 is a leap ahead in all aspects of the program.  It is now 
possible to save and open files from the program (without using the finder). 
  The program runs much, much faster, and the blinking of the animation has 
been eliminated.  It is now possible to make a planet stationary.  It won't 
move no matter what.  You can get some cool effects with this.  As always, I 
added in a couple more systems for you to check out.

Author: Aaron Golden
System Requirements: MacOS 7.0 and up
License: Absolutely Free + Open Source :)

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/orbit-128.hqx; 115 K]

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Date: 20 Nov 2000
From: Takashi Suzuki <setsu@tcp-ip.or.jp>
To: 
Subject: [*] QT Pad v1.0.5


QT Pad is an application for the Macintosh which allows you to make up library of QuickTime movie file. One window, ie. one file, can hold references for 50 movie files. Just a click to playback movie files.

What's changed :
 - Lower CPU load.

Features :
 - Fat Binary.
 - Macintosh Drag and Drop support.
 - Navigation Services support. (PowerPC Only)

This application requires :
 - Macintosh with 68020 or higher / PowerPC
 - System7 + QuickTime or System7.1 or later

-- T.Suzuki

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/qt-pad-105.hqx; 140 K]

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Date: 20 Nov 2000
From: Terry Findlay <terry_findlay@telus.net>
To: 
Subject: [*] simpleDays 1.0


simpleDays is a unique personal information and time management tool.
Features include: a perpetual calendar, popup reminders of special events,
"to do" management, a personal journal, a day planner, contact information
management, storage of and access to internet favorites, on-line help, and
more.

------------------------------------------------------
ToThePoint Software Homepage:
http://www.ttpsoftware.com
Contact:
customers@ttpsoftware.com

[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/simple-days-10.hqx; 1160 K]

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Date: 19 Nov 2000
From: Frederick Cheung <fred.cheung@wanadoo.fr>
To: 
Subject: [*] Speed Download 1.0


Download speeds are very often far from their theoretical maximums. This 
can be due to general congestion of the Internet but often it is because 
servers will try and share bandwidth between clients. By using up to 32 
simultaneous connections Speed Download helps overcome this limitation. All 
downloads are resumable and a queue system that supports schedules and 
scripting allows for efficient use of online time.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/speed-download-10.hqx; 491 K]

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Date: 18 Nov 2000
From: Sander Tekelenburg <santek@euronet.nl>
To: 
Subject: [*] The Dailies 1.0.5 - Daily Startup and Shutdown Items.


"The Dailies" create the possibility of having Startup Items and
Shutdown Items that are launched only once every day - no matter how
often you may need to restart.

Use:
Throw the "Daily Startup" application in your "Startup Items" folder.
The first time it's run it will create a "Daily Startup Items" folder
in your System Folder. Whatever you put in that folder will be launched
no more than once a day.

Throw the "Daily Shutdown" application in your "Shutdown Items" folder.
The first time it's run it will create a "Daily Shutdown Items" folder
in your System Folder. Whatever you put in that folder will be launched
no more than once a day.

System Requirements:
- AppleScript needs to be installed
- Works under Mac OS 9.0.4 and probably under 8.5 and up. Perhaps even
on earlier systems. Just give it a shot.

History:
- 1.0.5 - Now also works correctly under non-US systems (more
specifically: if your Date & Time settings are non-US).
- 1.0.4 - First public release

Legalese:
The Dailies are freeware. Do with it whatever you like, except sell it!

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/the-dailies-105.hqx; 13 K]

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Date: 18 Nov 2000
From: Doctor Morpheus <jgal@ath.forthnet.gr>
To: 
Subject: [*] Virtual Composer 2.6.7


*Changed QuickTime note events to Extended Note events, so as to allow
a greater range on possible MIDI values, both below and above and longer
durations.
*Virtual Keyboard now assumes QuickTime Instrument of Active Edited
Channel if Music window open, piano if closed.
*Arrow keys can now be used to change the cursor. PageUp/PageDown can
now scroll window contents.
*Keyboard equivallent -? for the Help Item.
*Toccata has been redone with the new program.
*TextEdit items now transfer contents of scrap correctly between them
and TE fields.
*Long tied notes will now sound correctly.
*Fixed activate/deactivate selection bugs when saving selections only.
*Unregistered version does not leave an empty file trying to save in
internal format.
*Corrected check next page bug.
*Added Fugue VI.

General description:

Virtual Composer is a music editor and executor with emphasis on complex
multivoice/multichannel music. It can be used to enter single or
multiple channels and then executes them through QuickTime Musical
Instruments. It can export in a variety of formats, such as AIFF, MIDI
and Abc. It offers extensive online help and it is easy and intuitive.
Several examples are included, as well as detailed instructions on how
to use some of its advanced features, such as creating stereo AIFF
files, using the "Staccatto" and "Volume" settings and how to use its
internal Virtual Keyboard.

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/virtual-composer-267.hqx; 606 K]

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Date: 19 Nov 2000
From: Ton Brand <ton_brand@spidernet.nl>
To: 
Subject: [*] WebSiteManager 1.7


WebSiteManager 1.7

What it is: Tool to check and optimize up to 16 web sites
Author: Ton Brand
Company: Ton's Software
License: Shareware US$15
Computer: PowerPC or iMac
Mac OS: 7.5 or later
Abstract:
WebSiteManager is a versatile tool for managing one or more (max.16) web
sites. It checks your web pages for broken hyperlinks and dangling tags and
optimizes the HTML code.  The program offers 5 functions as known from its
predecessor HTML OptimizerPro and supports drag & drop also. Further it
offers various upload and download capabilities plus other useful options
that make working with WebSiteManager very easy.
WebSiteManager can remove resources from graphic files. The program offers a
large choice of options, including the 'alias mirror' for a good visual
check of an optimized file.
Every web folder gets its own optimized duplicate, with the same directory
structure as the original. When you upload, the URL of the host is
automatically adapted to the directory of the file or folder being uploaded.
Version 1.7 does not remove returns and comments from code between STYLE tag
pairs. Further some bugs have been fixed.

[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/web-site-manager-17.hqx; 1346 K]

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Date: 20 Nov 2000
From: Chris Smolinski <csmolinski@erols.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Weight Tracker 1.0.0


Weight Tracker is a simple program which helps you track your weight losses
or gains. It allows you to graph any measurement (weight, waist, hips, etc)
you desire, and graphs them. It also keeps track of your rate of loss or
gain, and evaluates your time to goal based on that rate. The more
information entered, the more accurate the program becomes.

Requires: PowerPC Mac

Shareware: $10

Chris Smolinski
Black Cat Systems

[Archived as /info-mac/app/weight-tracker-10.hqx; 302 K]

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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 13:59:05 -0800 (PST)
From: Brian Wessels <brian_wessels@yahoo.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: [Q] 56K PCI modems?

I'm looking for an internal PCI modem for my 9500, and getting frustrated. Zoom
and Diamond Multimedia both have PCI models, but only support Windows. Has
anyone successfully used these "unsupported?" (My 28K modem was a Zoom...) Is
there anyone who will sell such a thing for a Mac? Thanks in advance for your
help.

Brian Wessels

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Calendar - Get organized for the holidays!
http://calendar.yahoo.com/

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Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 12:05:43 -0500
From: "A.W. Neef" <bneef@dmci.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: [Q] How do I defrag the HD of my iMAC?

 > Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 10:41:31 +0100 (MET)
 > From: jmblanco@uma.es (Jose Ma. Blanco)
 > To: digest@info-mac.org
 > Subject: [Q] How do I defrag the HD of my iMAC?

 > -  There is any other way to defrag or repack the iMac HD that
 > doesn>=t need the booting from CD?

I Defrag, using Norton SpeedDisk utility.  However, must start from
another device if I want to Optimize HD.  (So far, I've settled for
defragging on my new iMac-DC-SE.)

Bill Neef   Grass Lake, MI, USA    <bneef@dmci.net>

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Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 16:47:09 -0800
From: "Warren Wiley" <wwiley@sd47.bc.ca>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: [Q] Router recommendation

I need to connect a Mac system & a Windows system to a cable modem, and
would prefer to use a router rather than a hub.
Would appreciate product recommendations & any advice re potential
problems.

W. Wiley
Powell River

On BC's Sunshine Coast

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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 20:43:30 -0500
From: ngpappas <ngpappas@nii.net>
To: "digest@info-mac.org" <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Ethernet Appletalk on OS 7.5

I have a Mac IIcx I am setting up for a dedicated application. The machine
is running a clean install of OS 7.5 which I want to upgrade to 7.5.3 and
then 7.5.5 (a 2 step process). The 7.5 installation was a custom install
where I selected all the network software. The machine includes a NuBus
Ethernet card. The system is connected to a Laserwriter through the Ethernet
cable and hub. 

When I run the Chooser and click on the printer logo, nothing appears in the
right window. Examining the control panels I notice there is no Appletalk.

I might have a defective Ethernet card, but I am perplexed that I do not
think the Appletalk software is on the system. Could it be there and I don't
see it? Was there something different about Appletalk back in the days of
7.5 that I have forgotten? Anybody got a clue what is happening here? How
can I tell if all the right software is installed?

Also is there an easy way to figure out if the Ethernet card is working?

Nick Pappas

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Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 16:55:24 -0500
From: sdavidson@mac.com (Steve Davidson)
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: MSIE 5.0 Chokes on Site Certificates (Q)

In Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (and even with MSIE 4.0 and 4.5), I find
that Site Certificates consistently result in various forms of an error
message telling me that the certificate is "invalid" (the specific message
varies depending on the site).  This either means I will be reminded of
this problem with every click, or I may be unable to connect at all.

Connecting with Netscape to same sites works fine (but I really prefer to
stick with MSIE), so I strongly suspect something in MSIE as the cause. Is
there a way to manually "download" or force-feed certificates. Note that I
have deleted all and re-asserted the defaults in MSIE's Security
Preferences, I have completely re-installed MSIE, wiped out my preferences,
re-run the First Run installer, stared afresh, etc.  All to no avail.

As an added puzzler, I took a look at the MS Preference Panels folder in my
System folder and noticed that the Security module is quite old (dates back
to MSIE 4.0), and opening the Configuration Manager Control Panle reveals a
blank list of certificates under Security.  However, when I look at the
Security preferences in MSIE, the list is full and long.  Something is
amiss!

Any suggestions how to fix this problem will be greatly appreciated.

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Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 11:40:49 -0800
From: Sherry <silver60@pacbell.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Outlook Express Messages

> Can anyone tell me why my OE messages file is so large (70 Meg) and  does
> not seem to get any smaller despite my attempts to reduce  its' size? I have
> deleted a couple of the bigger newsgroups I was  subscribed to and cleaned
> up my inbox and "sent" messages and  it did not put a dent in the size. I
> know I do not have anywhere near 70, let alone 7, megs of messages!!!
> 
Go to either http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/oe/ or
http://www.macemail.com/oe/
do a search and you should find your ansewer and what to do.

^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*
Sherry (Retired from working)
   silver60@pacbell.net
   silverobat@yahoo.com
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Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2000 10:02:47 -0500 (EST)
From: SteveCraft <scraft@nothinbut.net>
To: The Info-Mac Network <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Wireless Ethernet?


All of my machines are connected to an ethernet (RJ45) hub, and now I have
to put one of them in another room.  Does anyone know of a wireless
ethernet solution that would let me move it but stay connected to the
other machines?

Thanks.

Steve Craft
mailto:scraft@nothinbut.net

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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 21:03:26 -0500
From: ngpappas <ngpappas@nii.net>
To: "digest@info-mac.org" <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Zip Clicks on one computer only

Setting up a Mac IIcx for a dedicated application, I have encountered a
couple of problems. One relates to Appletalk and is in another message. Also
having a problem using Zip Disk drives.

When connected to the IIcx running a clean install of 7.5 with the Iomega
driver placed in the extensions folder, the drive was able to mount and I
could see its window on the desktop. Subsequently, some action caused the
drive to start clicking loudly at one second intervals. Clicking persisted
even when system was shut down. Only stopped when power cord was
disconnected. Upon reconnecting power cord, clicking resumed.

Took Zip drive to a power Mac where it works fine. Took it back to IIcx,
same problem. Research on Iomega web site indicates that this symptom
usually means drive is dead - but my drive works on one computer.

Brought another zip drive from another Power Mac. Able to mount and read
disk, but loud clicking starts as soon as I try to boot from a floppy disk.

What is happening here? Why does a Zip disk work OK on power Macs, but not
on a clean install of 7.5?

Nick Pappas

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Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 09:33:21 -0500
From: Alan Stein <a.stein@snet.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: zip drive problems

>Ezra Nathan <ezra@cableinet.co.uk>:
>
>>  The zips won't mount on my zip drive.

If the zips are formatted under the extended HFS but your MacOS is 
under 8.1, then your OS won't read the zips.

Alan Stein  stein@math.uconn.edu

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