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Info-Mac Digest             Mon, 04 Dec 00       Volume 17 : Issue 191

Today's Topics:

      (Q) Unix volumes mounted on X?
      [*] 'Tis the season Kaleidoscope scheme
      [*] ASCIIEnc 1.1
      [*] Mac-FTP-list, Version 4.6.3
      [*] Pitbull for Hotline 1.1 PPC
      [*] publishing symbol font 2.0
      [*] Screamer Chess 1.0 build 55: Strong free chess program
      [*] Screamer Chess Opening Book File
      [*] The Show Must Go FOND 1.1.1b
      [*] WebSiteManager 1.7.1
      Digital line kills analog modem? [A]
      DVD audio extraction
      Macally USB cardbus problem
      Treating Folders As Volumes
      Treating Folders as Volumes, Part II
      TV Remote Controls a Macintosh!  Explanation?

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Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 10:23:27 -0500
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: (Q) Unix volumes mounted on X?

Dear Digest readers,
I have MacOS X beta, and for some reason I can't mount a remote FTP 
server on my filing system as though it was another drive. 
Shouldn't that be possible?    I'd like to be able to not rely on 
command line FTP, and simply rely on the Finder in MacOS X to 
transfer my website files.   Sure there is Netfinder, but it doesn't 
yet offer the freedom of staying within the Finder to transfer the 
files.   And of course there iDisk, which I use sometimes.   My 
primary webserver has no Appleshare support, and it is a Linux 4.0.36 
web server (and yes I know there are newer versions out there, but 
the webmaster finds them less secure).
Thank you.
Sincerely,
abrody@smart.net
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Date: 2 Dec 2000
From: royerm <royerm@mdcc.ipmail.att.net>
To: 
Subject: [*] 'Tis the season Kaleidoscope scheme


Get ready for christmas with this cheerful holiday scheme...santas and
holly will decorate your desktop.
-Martha Royer
See and download my Kaleidoscope schemes here:
http://www.kaleidoscope.net/schemes/completelisting.shtml
Click the letter "R" and find my schemes there

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/tis-the-season-ks.hqx; 636 K]

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Date: 2 Dec 2000
From: David Kibrick <dak-jck@scruz.net>
To: 
Subject: [*] ASCIIEnc 1.1


ASCIIEnc is an AppleScript implementation of the Theta Pi TI-83 
Encryption, consisting of 2 programs.  ASCIIEnc encrypts files based 
on a simple password, and offers a level of security somewhere 
between ROT13 and full-fledged ciphers, while BlockEnc encodes off of 
a block of random or customized values, which can be used as a 
one-time pad for unbreakable security.

[Archived as /info-mac/cmp/ascii-enc-11.hqx; 31 K]

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Date: 3 Dec 2000
From: Bruce Grubb <bgrubb@zianet.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Mac-FTP-list, Version 4.6.3


This is the latest edition (Dec 1, 2000) of the Mac-FTP-list and should
replace version 4.6.2.

The Mac-FTP-list lists over 120 mac anonymous ftp sites (some with notes),
over 100 Mac web pages, and contains some instructions on how to use anonymous
ftp and find files as well a format chart showing which programs decompress
and decode which files.  Also there is a section on how to use certain files.

This Stuffit Deluxe 6.0 archive contains both the text and html versions of
the Mac-FTP-list.

To ensure that the columns in the Format Chart section line up correctly the
document's text must be in a monospaced font such as Courier 10pt, Monaco 9pt,
or a PC equivalent.

Permission is given for this program to be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM.

Changes: Notice of a name change beginning Jan 1, 2001;
ftp://mathsource.wolfram.com/ replaced by http//mathsource.wolfram.com/;

Added sites/URLs: http://download.info.apple.com/;
http://www.wolfram.com/;

Defunct sites/URLs: ftp.apple.com (dropped in favor http site);
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~sdamask/umich-mirrors/;

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mac-ftp-list-463.hqx; 82 K]

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Date: 2 Dec 2000
From: support <support@hotline-tools.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Pitbull for Hotline 1.1 PPC


Pitbull is distributed as $7,- (US) shareware. Pitbull is a simple but 
powerful download-only client used to retrieve files from Hotline 
servers. Pitbull can automatically recover from virtually any connection 
problem that can occur during a file download without any user 
interference. And thanks to its enhanced partial file support, you can 
resume any partial download you started without having to remember from 
what server you were downloading it, or what login name or password you 
were using. Like the proverbial 3pitbull2, once it puts its 3teeth2 into 
a file, it will not stop until the download is complete or until you call 
it off. There are three ways you can start download a file with Pitbull:

1. You can use Pitbull1s built-in download dialog to logon to a Hotline 
server, browse its files, and select the file that you want to download.

2. Pitbull can also handle special web links that enable you to download 
a file directly from a webpage, much like conventional file downloads. An 
example of a website that is currently offering Pitbull web links in 
their Hotline file search engine is www.hlsearch.com.

3. And last but not least, HotFind (a personal Hotline file search 
application available at http://www.tracker-tracker.com/hotfind) now has 
embedded Pitbull support, allowing Pitbull to also automatically download 
the results of a search from HotFind.

Changes in version 1.1
- Modified the interface to make the selection of files easier.
- Added random name and icon selection to make it less likely Pitbull is 
kicked repeatedly simply because of its nick name.
- Made the pinging-when-queued mechanism smarter so Pitbull will gray out 
after 10 minutes in the queue, just like a normal client.
- Moved the preferences file to the preferences folder (where it should 
be! Sorry about that).
- Location of the partial download folder, download folder and bookmark 
folder can now be set in the preferences.
- Removed the need for a seperate user icon file.
- Added a "local file" (which shows you the file name of the partial 
file) and a "complete" (which shows you the number of bytes already 
downloaded) column to the partial downloads window.
- Fixed a problem with long file names (>32 characters).
- Fixed some other minor bugs.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/pitbull-11.hqx; 1535 K]

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Date: 4 Dec 2000
From: Jon Cotton <jon.sunflower@cableinet.co.uk>
To: 
Subject: [*] publishing symbol font 2.0


The 'P' Font, v2.0

After being repeatedly frustrated by the bizarre unavailability of a 
font containing the 'p in a circle' symbol (similar to the standard ¨ 
copyright symbol) on the Mac platform, I decided to stop whinging 
about it and just get on and create one. So for the good of the 
community, myself (and maybe to the detriment of my liver - see 
below).   The symbol, to clear up any arguments, apparently stands 
for 'phonorecording'.

There are two files because one is a postscript font (type 1) and the 
other is a suitcase containing bitmap fonts for various sizes of 
screen display.  But you don't really need to think about all 
that...:-)

To use:

Drop both files onto your system folder (any version from 7.x 
onwards) and the finder will stick them where they go.  Restart your 
DTP app or whatever and you're away.

Their are 26 version of the symbol on each alphabetic key of the 
keyboard (lowercase only), each designed to fit with a different 
font.  Between all these you will probably be able to find one that 
works with most of the other more straightforward fonts.  

These fonts are 'buy-Jon-a-drink'-ware.   If you find them useful and 
they save you a few hair folicles, then please send ú5 (or however 
much will buy a nice bottle of wine in your currency) to:

Jon Cotton
Artisan Audio
PO Box 9160
Birmingham B13 8FE
England, UK

Any problems let me know and I'll try and fix them.
Happy (p)ing!

Jon Cotton
jon.sunflower@cableinet.co.uk

[Archived as /info-mac/font/publishing-symbol-font-20.hqx; 32 K]

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Date: 2 Dec 2000
From: William Bryant <wbryant@ix.netcom.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Screamer Chess 1.0 build 55: Strong free chess program


Screamer is a FREE! master strength, ExaChess compatible chess program.

For more information, see the Screamer web site at:
http://pweb.netcom.com/~wbryant/screamer.html

Screamer can be run standalone or as a chess engine under ExaChess
or Exachess Lite to perform analysis or play against other ExaChess
compatible engines.
Exachess Lite is freeware, at http://www.exachess.com

Major features of Screamer:

* Outscored Crafty 14.11 in a 124 game match under ExaChess (62.5-61.5)
* Includes documentation file with screenshots
* Unlimited move takeback
* Two piece sets
* Move by Point & Click or Click & Drag
* Handicap computer by search time or search depth
* Copy/Paste positions in standard Extended Position Description (EPD)
text format
* Analyze files of EPD positions in batch mode with logging
* Now larger opening book
* Two search styles

(c) 2000 William Bryant <wbryant@ix.netcom.com>
Requires Power Macintosh, 5.0Mb free RAM, and System 8.5 or higher.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/screamer-chess-10-55.hqx; 1345 K]

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Date: 2 Dec 2000
From: William Bryant <wbryant@ix.netcom.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Screamer Chess Opening Book File


Screamer is a FREE! master strength, ExaChess compatible chess program.
This is a larger replacement opening book.

This opening book file replaces the standard book distributed with Screamer
Chess.

(c) 2000 William Bryant <wbryant@ix.netcom.com>

[Archived as /info-mac/game/brd/screamer-book.hqx; 2115 K]

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Date: 4 Dec 2000
From: Robert Schenk <robert_schenk@yahoo.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] The Show Must Go FOND 1.1.1b


The Show Must Go FOND allows one to preview uninstalled fonts. It was 
the first such utility for the Mac, though I think there are several 
others now. I released timed demos of this program several years ago, 
but here is the full working version with no expiration date. (It 
will expire when Apple makes its hardware or software incompatible 
with it, which will eventually happen, if it has not already 
happened.) I have not updated it for several years and I have no 
plans to update it in the future. However, on occasion I get requests 
for it, so it must still be useful to some people.  The program is 
FREE and "AS-IS," (which means do not complain to me if it crashes or 
does not work right). There are some restrictions on redistribution 
that are explained in the documentation.

R Schenk
<http://ingrimayne.saintjoe.edu>

[Archived as /info-mac/font/util/the-show-must-go-fond-111b.hqx; 96 K]

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Date: 2 Dec 2000
From: Ton Brand <ton_brand@spidernet.nl>
To: 
Subject: [*] WebSiteManager 1.7.1


WebSiteManager 1.7.1

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 1.7.1 is a bug fix and removes a useless error message when
optimizing graphic files.

--
Ton Brand
Ton's Software
http://www.tonbrand.nl

[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/web-site-manager-171.hqx; 1347 K]

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Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 10:34:37 -0600
From: "Gib Henry" <gibhenry@realpeople.com>
To: Joe Holly <macholly@earthlink.net>, "Info-Mac List" <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Digital line kills analog modem? [A]

>Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 05:27:14 -0800
>From: Joe Holly <macholly@earthlink.net>
>To: digest@info-mac.org
>Subject: Digital line kills analog modem?
>
>Greetings list,
>My G4 Mac came with an external Global Village analog modem and the
>manual states that it should not be used on a digital line, the
>possible result being damage to the modem and even the Mac.
>
>Well, I have a digital line and the modem I used with my old PowerMac
>8600 worked just fine. I am using the new setup with an analog line,
>but getting very slow connections. Anyone out there with any
>experience on this situation who can offer some sound advice.

You're using 'digital line' in two different senses.  If you plug a
modem into an ISDN, T1, DSL  or other "raw" digital line, you'll
possibly fry it.  But it should work fine after the line passes through
a terminal adapter (or equivalent) which splits the digital line into
two parts, a Plain Ol' Telephone System (POTS) line and a data "line."

Now as to the slow connections, I'm guessing you're using DSL, right?
The pair of copper DSL (or ISDN or T1) wires coming into your house
pass through a DSL router or modem which among other things "splits"
the signal into a data circuit (Ethernet) and a POTS circuit.  ONLY
POTS uses the frequencies BELOW 400Khz; ONLY data is carried on the
frequencies above that.

Well, ideally, anyhow!  Here's the likely cause of your DSL
connection's slowdown:  modem tones are bleeding over the POTS
frequencies and into the data frequencies, and are causing intereferece
with your data connection.  If you merely experience slowdown, you're
lucky; my iMac internal modem used to knock out the DSL connection
completely.

To verify that this is the problem, run software which can tell you how
many packets have to be retransmitted (because of interference);
Anarchie/Interarchy can do this.  Then, send a fax and watch that
number start clicking up!

To eliminate the problem, you MUST ensure that you have filters at the
"far" end of the cord of EVERY device using the POTS line associated
with the DSL circuit.  For example, if you have a phone, answering
machine, modem, and caller ID box, you must put a filter on each device
where it plugs into the wall outlet or DSL device (i.e., not at the end
where the cord plugs into the device).

It is possible that some devices don't require filters; specifically I
would guess that a caller ID box wouldn't, but the phone, modem, and
answering machine all generate tones which could cause the problem.

Radio Shack sells DSL filters for $10-15 each, but BellSouth sells them
2 for $11 with speedy delivery.

Hope this helps!  Cheers,

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Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2000 05:00:11 -0800
From: bad@reliable-net.removethis.net
To: comp-sys-mac-digest@moderators.isc.org
Subject: DVD audio extraction

I have an iMac DV special edition, and I was wondering if there was a 
way to extract audio internally from a DVD movie and record it onto my 
hard drive. I have several audio recording programs, but none let me do 
this. So, for the time being, I'm running the audio out through the 1/8 
inch plug and into my old Mac using RCA inputs and there I record it to 
the hard drive. I'd like to do way with the cabel all together. Any help 
would be greatly appreciated. Plese e-mail me at bad@reliable-net.net

Thanks

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Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 21:29:59 -0600
From: John Koloen <jkoloen@earthlink.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Macally USB cardbus problem

I'm having trouble with a Macally CardBus to USB adapter. I have a 
Wallstreet II with 96mb RAM, OS 8.6. I've installed Apple's 1.41 USB 
Adapter Card Support software. I'm trying to access an Epson Stylus 
777 USB printer. The card shows up in Apple System Profiler, and so 
does the printer when I connect it to the card. However, when I send 
a document to the printer I get a message that there is a connection 
problem. A couple of clicks later and the computer freezes and I have 
to reboot. It may freeze again after rebooting even before I can try 
to access the printer. The computer also freezes frequently when the 
card is installed without being attached to the printer. I'd really 
like to get this to work but I'm stumped. I've reduced extensions 
down to the bare minimum needed and I still get freezes and the 
printer still says it's not connected. Any ideas are appreciated. 
Thanks.

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Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 10:11:02 -0600
From: "Gib Henry" <gibhenry@realpeople.com>
To: jonrelay@napanet.net (Jon Bettencourt),
Subject: Treating Folders As Volumes

>Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 16:38:12 -0800
>From: jonrelay@napanet.net (Jon Bettencourt)
>To: digest@info-mac.org
>Subject: Treating Folders As Volumes
>
>I'm looking for a program to make a folder appear as a volume on the Mac
>desktop, like a PC's SUBST command.

"Soft partition" software used to do this back in the pre-System 7
days.  It was generally designated as a "bad idea," and since then,
virtually all partitioning software makes "hard partitions."

Why would you want to do that?  Cheers,
--
Gib Henry

--
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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Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2000 20:12:10 -0800
From: jonrelay@napanet.net (Jon Bettencourt)
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Treating Folders as Volumes, Part II

OK, I see that a program that would mount a folder as a volume would be
very rare, as it's considered a "bad idea."

Would it really be that hard to make one that does?

Why would it be a bad idea anyway? What makes it possible on a PC but not
on a Mac? It's not like I'm going to attempt to reformat a folder.

I guess I'll just go and make a bunch of disk images, as I see no other
alternative. I better get ready to weed out 48MB of stuff (to make room for
the disk images while the folder is there also).

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Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 21:19:55 -0800
From: Andrew Merenbach <owner@techiegroup.com>
To: <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: TV Remote Controls a Macintosh!  Explanation?

Yes, the subject is true.  Here's the story...

I'm a computer consultant, and have had about eight years (I'm 14 years old
right now, and I had my first experience with a Mac at age 6) and have never
seen the like of what I am experiencing: I have a client who had an old
PowerMac 6360 machine, which wasn't working too well; it was incredibly
slow; I upgraded the OS to 8.0 (I would have done 8.1 had I a CD for it, but
I didn't, and I couldn't get an external SCSI drive to work with the
machine, either).  I, on the other hand, living in a computer-illiterate
family that owns several Macs, had on hand a PowerMac 6116CD, which, despite
being older, was quicker (since the HD was SCSI and not IDE--the
CD-ROM-to-hard-disk transfer speed on the 6360 was REALLY slow) and was
easily upgradable (I had plenty of extra RAM for it).  Anyway, we traded.

Later that day, at home, my parents were preparing for bed, and my dad
turned on his TV, a Sony Vega-KV32FS12, and the _COMPUTER_ turned on as
well!  To make things even eerier, the volume control on the remote worked
the volume on the computer (the 6360), and the other buttons made a "Click"
sound emanate from the computer's speakers (I guess it was more of a
"Clack").

Any ideas on what to do about this?

Also, any ideas on how to get a SCSI drive to work?  (I'm going to run
TechTool Pro 3 on the 6360 pretty soon, so maybe that'll highlight any SCSI
problems, but maybe someone knows of some conflict...)

Thanks, everybody.
    Andrew Merenbach

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