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Info-Mac Digest             Wed, 03 Jan 01       Volume 17 : Issue 213

Today's Topics:

      (A) Lego Mindstorms and the Mac
      [*] Bub and Bob 1.7J - Japanese Version
      [*] Countdown Reminder v2.0.1
      [*] Devalipi 2.0
      [*] eQuery v1.0 - "Data_Management" - create data merge source files for Word
      [*] Export Icon Plug-in 1.5 - export icons from Photoshop!
      [*] Fetch-O-Matic 2.4 automated website maintenance via FTP
      [*] GestLab 1.2 - The ultimate Gestalt Manager tool
      [*] GestLab F-1.2 - L'outil ultime du Gestalt Manager
      [*] Mystery Letter
      [*] NotePad Deluxe 2.1 - Exclusive notepad with many features
      [Q] problems getting external microphone to work
      [Q]Redundant software on info-Mac?
      Info-Mac Digest V17 #210 (Adding a CD-RW)
      Money Management Software

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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 22:21:18 -0500
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: (A) Lego Mindstorms and the Mac

Dear Digest readers,
I haven't tried it yet, but take a look at this:
http://www.versiontracker.com/redir.fcgi/kind=1&id=9629/rcxlink.cgi

It is a module for Realbasic to be able to program the Mindstorm Lego bricks.
I'm sure this will make somebody happy (if it works!).
Sincerely,
abrody@smart.net
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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To: 
Subject: [*] Bub and Bob 1.7J - Japanese Version


This is the Japanese version of the Bub and Bob package.

*Rated 5 Cows (highest rating) by Tucows (Tukids)*

Bub & Bob is an exciting, fast paced arcade game based on the original
Bubble Bobble, a classic arcade game from the early 80's! The game was
also available for the C64, Atari ST, and Amiga, but never for the
Macintosh. Bub & Bob is a 90% clone of the classic game, designed and
programmed to run on the Mac.

Bub & Bob can be played alone or together with another human player. You
are a little green or blue dinosaur with the ability to blow bubbles out
your mouth. Your aim is to catch the deadly balls in level 100. So you
have to play through all the 99 levels to get there. Some levels are
much easier to play if you play in the two player mode. So you can say
that the other player is your partner in most cases, in some cases he's
your rival, for example if a big fruit appears that gives an extra
score.

System Requirements

Bub & Bob needs 4,2 MB free RAM. It runs both Power-Mac native and on
the older 68k Macs. A Mac with at least a 68040-processor is
recommended, though I couldn't test it on slower machines.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/bub-and-bob-17-jp.hqx; 1331 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: "Taylor R. Flagg" <trflagg@radioactivereverie.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Countdown Reminder v2.0.1


Countdown Reminder is a neat little utility that takes in an event and the
date, and then counts down the number of days to the event.  When placed in
your startup folder, Countdown Reminder will remind you of the number of
days left everytime you startup your computer.  There is an auto-close
feature and a ending message.

Enjoy!

[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/countdown-reminder-201.hqx; 143 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: "jayadev krishnan" <devalipi@hotmail.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Devalipi 2.0


Devalipi 2.0 for macintosh Devalipi 2.0 is a shareware Mutilanguage
Basic Word Processor, works with Five languages - ARABIC, MALAYALAM,
TAMIL, URDU, ENGLISH - runs on power macs without any language script
support

You can use Devalipi for direct typing the languages in your standard
macintoshes, then export to other popular wordprocessors, and graphic
softwares like Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop,
Quark Xpress, CorelDraw, Pagemaker, word and Email applications like
Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Outlook Express and others others.

This package contain four fonts and three export options.  near future
more Devalipi fonts and export layouts will be available.

There is no manual included with this package. (I am sure, you don't
need any manual to learn devalipi layout it is almost match english
characters)

[Archived as /info-mac/text/devalipi-20.hqx; 1566 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: George Clark <gaclark@kagi.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] eQuery v1.0 - "Data_Management" - create data merge source files for Word


eQuery v1.0 for Microsoft Entourage & Microsoft Word is used to create data
merge source files, based on your Office Address Book, that contain just the
contacts you want, and the precise merge fields you need, to perform mail
merges in Word's Data Merge Manager. Unlike using the Address Book directly
as a data source, you can use the DMM's Query Options to further refine and
organize the data file.

Obviously, eQuery requires Microsoft Entourage 2001 and Microsoft Word 2001.
It should work with Mac OS versions 8.5 through 9.x, and possibly with
earlier versions of the Mac OS as well.

eQuery is ShareWare and only costs $10.00 (US); it can be registered through
Kagi.com's secure server. The latest version of eQuery can be obtained at:

<http://gaclark.home.sprynet.com/equery/>

For more information, please contact George Clark <mailto:gaclark@kagi.com>

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/e-query-10.hqx; 227 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: Sherman Uitzetter <sherman@KineticCreations.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Export Icon Plug-in 1.5 - export icons from Photoshop!


Kinetic Creations' Export Icon Plug-in version 1.5

Export Icon is an Adobe Photoshop (r) plug-in which exports a Photoshop 
image directly from Adobe Photoshop to a custom icon file.  The 
plug-in uses the Photoshop image's pixel data to create 4, 8, and 32 
bit icons.  It uses the image's transparency data to create the 
icon's 1 and 8 bit masks.

Changes:

* Added support for "Huge" (48x48 pixel) and "Thumbnail" (128x128 pixel) icons
* Fixed a crashing bug in the previously released 1.5 public beta version

System requirements:
* Any Apple MacOS capable computer with at least a 68020 processor
* Adobe Photoshop (r)
* System 7.5 or higher (tested up through system 9.0.4)

License:
This is a fully-working, 10 free trials version which is converted to 
the full version (with a key) after purchase.

For more information, please read the enclosed READ ME file.

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/pshp/export-icon-plug-in-15.hqx; 447 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: Michael Riesman <mriesman@mindspring.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Fetch-O-Matic 2.4 automated website maintenance via FTP


Fetch-O-Matic (v.2.4) is suite of applications for automated website 
maintenance via FTP. Fetch-O-Matic allows web authors to freely 
create and update files locally without needing to keep track of 
their work, and to then automatically catalog the alterations and 
update the website. It also performs synchronization in the other 
direction, watching a remote location and automatically downloading 
any new or changed files appearing there. It provides seamless 
integration with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe GoLive, and similar 
website authoring packages, offering more robust and more flexible 
handling of file transfers. And if several people are maintaining a 
site, Fetch-O-Matic protects them from treading on each other's 
updates.

Fetch-O-Matic differs from other available synchronization and 
maintenance schemes in that it does not require any local machine to 
have a complete site copy. For example, one might decide to grab a 
few pages and change them (and/or add some new files) from a 
PowerBook. Later, the site copy on the primary machine can be quickly 
brought up-to-date with just two clicks - without having to remember 
what was changed or consult the PowerBook.

Fetch-O-Matic is easy to use. Novice web authors in search of a 
simple way to update a personal web page need not be intimidated by 
its power. Experienced hands will find that previously dreaded 
operations such as multi-file search and replace, with the subsequent 
headache of tracking down and uploading scattered altered files, are 
rendered painless. Transfer errors such as uploading/downloading to 
the wrong directory are a thing of the past.

Fetch-O-Matic was conceived and developed to fill a need in servicing 
a large site (http://www.filmscouts.com). Uploads and downloads of 
thousands of files at once have been performed with ease. But even on 
a site with just a few pages, Fetch-O-Matic will ease the updating 
chores.

Not just for websites, Fetch-O-Matic handles a range of FTP file 
transfer operations, including continuous local and remote folder 
watching and synchronization. It is in use as an FTP tool by news 
organizations, webcam operators, and project co-ordinators in a wide 
variety of situations worldwide.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/fetch-o-matic-24.hqx; 702 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: Jean-Pierre Curcio <gestlab@mac.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] GestLab 1.2 - The ultimate Gestalt Manager tool


GestLab is a tool that allows you to check all Gestalt selectors posted by
Mac OS or by any other piece of software. It is also a database including
information about your system environment. You see not only some technical
infos but also understandable interpretation of most codes (in English).

GestLab main goal is to maintain the more exhaustive Gestalt selector
database. When using it, if your configuration is displaying info not yet in
the database (what it is very easy to realize, this info is displayed in
red), don't hesitate to send it to me: I'll analyse it and update the
database for the next release. Your collaboration is essential in this
domain.

GestLab 1.2 works only on Mac OS 8.6 or more. This version is able to
install automatically a new database downloaded from the author's Web site
(if Aladdin's StuffIt Engine is present).

With version 1.2 is included GestLabXCapt, a tool that allows to capture a
GestLab configuration under Mac OS X, and the database #12 that works with
GestLabXCapt.

[Archived as /info-mac/dev/gest-lab-12.hqx; 610 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: Jean-Pierre Curcio <gestlab@mac.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] GestLab F-1.2 - L'outil ultime du Gestalt Manager


GestLab est un outil qui permet d'examiner tous les selecteurs Gestalt
postes par Mac OS ou n'importe quel autre logiciel. C'est aussi une base de
donnees qui inclut des informations sur votre environnement systeme. Vous
voyez non seulement des infos techniques mais aussi une interpretation
comprehensible de la plupart des codes (en francais).

Le but principal de GestLab est de maintenir une base de selecteurs Gestalt
la plus exhaustive possible. Si, lors de son utilisation, votre
configuration affiche des informations qui n'y sont pas encore (ce qui est
evident, puisque ces infos sont affichees en rouge), n'hesitez surtout pas a
me l'envoyer : je l'analyserai et mettrai la base a jour pour la version
suivante. Votre collaboration est essentielle dans ce domaine.

GestLab 1.2 requiert Mac OS 8.6 ou plus. Cette version est capable
d'installer automatiquement une nouvelle base telechargee a partir du site
Web de l'auteur (si Aladdin StuffIt Engine est present).

Avec la version 1.2 est inclus GestLabXCapt, un outil qui permet de capturer
une configuration GestLab sous Mac OS X, et la base #12 qui fonctionne avec
GestLabXCapt.

[Archived as /info-mac/dev/gest-lab-12-fr.hqx; 621 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: Joe Hammons <hammo@softcom.net>
To: 
Subject: [*] Mystery Letter


Children of all ages can improve their thinking skills by deducing the computer's
secret letter.  This fully functional freeware program requires the free
HyperCard Player to run.
    
    

[Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/mystery-letter.hqx; 38 K]

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Date: 3 Jan 2001
From: "Andreas Rydh, Ibrium HB" <andreas@ibrium.se>
To: 
Subject: [*] NotePad Deluxe 2.1 - Exclusive notepad with many features


NotePad Deluxe 2.1 (English version)

NotePad Deluxe is a fast, powerful, multi-purpose notepad for Macintosh.
Features include a page browser with extensive drag and drop, find with
replace, local/global text formats, quick-find, labels, lock, built-in
encryption (Blowfish), context menus, a useful tab ruler with real tabs,
a floating database palette, spell checking through the Word Services
system, and web links.

Yet the interface is user-friendly and carefully polished.

New in version 2.1:
- Nested topics
- New browser navigation popup
- Support for changing font and textsize in browser, header etc.
- Instant scrollbars
- New preferences system
- Fixed error -50 bug and some second screen problems

Distribution: Shareware $25

System Requirements: System 7.5 or later

http://www.ibrium.se/npd.html

Copyright (c) 1996-2001 Ibrium HB

[Archived as /info-mac/text/note-pad-deluxe-21.hqx; 1386 K]

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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 17:28:13 -0500
From: Ken Laskey <KENNETH.J.LASKEY@saic.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: [Q] problems getting external microphone to work

I have had no luck getting any of my Macs to recognize a microphone 
plugged into the external microphone port.  The Sound control panel 
just shows Built-in as the only available device and the Help files 
don't provide any useful clues.  I have this problem even after I 
restart the computer, so there is no software running other than the 
MacOS and my usual extensions.  Any ideas?

-- 

Ken Laskey
kenneth.j.laskey@saic.com

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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 02:42:41 -0500
From: Saint John <StJ@mac.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: [Q]Redundant software on info-Mac?

At 16:30 -0500 12/29/00, prosoul@dimensionarc.com wrote:
>I was just wondering why there seems to be so much redundant software 
>on info-mac?
>Are Mac programming students required to post shareware on info-mac 
>as part of some thesis, or assignments?
>This is the only explanation I can come up with, other than ignorance 
>of programs that already exist. Since there's a searchable archive, I 
>don't understand this.
>God knows we don't need any more graphics or Audio / MIDI playback 
>programs, SoundApp for example is the best, and plays all formats and 
>has been around for years.

   Thank goodness we *don't* have some central authority-- would you nominate Bill Gates or Larry Ellison?-- telling us which shareware programs are acceptable or unacceptable, or which have been done in the past, or which are obviously superior to our puny efforts.
   Instead, kids (and grownups) who have a project that they're proud of can post it here and get some publicity and feedback. Perhaps their next program will be better, or at least more unique. The ones that survive, and are popular enough for the author to support, will go through multiple versions and will thereby get more airtime.
   May I suggest that you simply *ignore* products that you aren't interested in, or which offend your sensibilities? You are under no onus to download all of them to test-drive.

+- Saint John  <StJ@brain-sucker.com> <http://www.brain-sucker.com> -+
+- "Clarisse-- are the lambs still screaming?" (Hannibal Lecter) ----+

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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 02:38:50 -0500
From: Saint John <StJ@mac.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #210 (Adding a CD-RW)

At 16:30 -0500 12/29/00, commddot@aol.com (Todd) wrote:
> I see there is an article regarding replacing a CD-R with a CD-RW. Does any
>one know how to ADD a CD-RW  to a G4?

   Easy as can be! Get one with either Firewire or USB, and plug it in. You can also get a USB or firewire box (power supply and interface included), and drop in your own drive-- which are all IDE, I'm sorry to say.
   If you have one already, and it's an external or internal SCSI drive, you'll need a SCSI card for your G4. Apple dropped SCSI hardware some time ago. Fortunately, there are many good ones available-- I can recommend the ones from Adaptec or Miles.

+- Saint John  <StJ@brain-sucker.com> <http://www.brain-sucker.com> -+
+- "Clarisse-- are the lambs still screaming?" (Hannibal Lecter) ----+

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Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:56:09 -0500
From: Alan Stein <a.stein@snet.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Money Management Software

Ted Logan <tedlogan@ispchannel.com> said:

>I have resolved to use my computer to better control my finances in
>2001 but the reviews on Microsoft Money 2001 and Quicken 2001 are
>pretty discouraging.
>
>All I really need to do is balance my checkbook and allocate my
>expenses.  No "financial planning" or stocks and bonds stuff or
>online banking.  Just plain old green eyeshade bookkeeping with the
>credits toward the window and the debits toward the door (or is it
>the other way around?).
>
>Any shareware (or better commercial software) suggestions, please?

Quicken has tons of features, but you don't need to use them all and 
it's very easy to just use it as an electronic checkbook, which is 
how it got started.
-- 
Alan Stein a.stein@snet.net

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