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Info-Mac Digest             Thu, 09 Mar 00       Volume 17 : Issue 42

Today's Topics:

      (C) DHCP and @home network
      (Q) Proofreading/editing skill development app?
      (Q) Remote disconnect script
      [*] capitals.sit attached
      [*] crystal-maker-406-demo.hqx
      [*] DoubleTouch2.3.hqx
      [*] eMerge 1.6.2 -- Customerize your e-mail
      [*] ForgotIt_12_PPC
      [*] Free Backup 1.0.1
      [*] FTP FoldIt (light) 4.6.3
      [*] GEDitCOM-251.hqx upload
      [*] iDim 1.0, a ScreenSaver module (iDim-1.0.sit.hqx)
      [*] LockOut 1.7J - Japanese Version
      [*] mac dicom viewer & source
      [*] OfficePool 2000 v2.0.7
      [*] Program Switcher v5.1.0
      [*] Program Switcher v5.1.0J - Japanese Version
      [*] Pukool 1.3
      [*] session timer 2.01
      [*] Software & Hardware Tracker 3.3.6
      [*] Sound Byte 1.5.0
      [*] StampSaver 1.0
      [*] TaskMenuBar 1.1.1
      [*] TimeZonesHC 1.03 / HyperCard stack time in ALL timezones includingDST
      [*] WineBook 1.0 (68k) -- Cellar management software for wineenthusiasts
      [*] WineBook 1.0 (PPC) -- Cellar management software for wineenthusiasts
      [Q] Desktop recording
      [Q] ixTV troubles
      Apple posts DVD FAQ
      Garden design sw?
      re> Japanese and Eudora
      suggest on this please
      WebsiteDietician in version 1.1.1 available

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Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:11:47 -0500
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
Subject: (C) DHCP and @home network

Dear Digest readers,
Well I spoke with a real Mac techie at @home's tier 2 tech support 
who helped me set up DHCP.   Surprise!    I was earlier set up for 
Static IP, and they changed my node to one where I can only obtain my 
static IP over the node's address.    The node's address is simply 
the name of the first part of your @home domain name.   So my machine 
ID ended up being the node name, and Name server addresses were left 
blank!   Finally the Implicit Search Path Starting Domain name was 
the regular domain name for the server.   That Implicit path is found 
in TCP/IP control panel's Advanced settings which are found by 
changing the user mode in the Edit menu of the TCP/IP control panel. 
And Connect Only when needed was turned off.   Amazingly this works 
on a serial based G3 Powerbook 233 with 512k backside and MacOS 9. 
This is on Comcast@home.    So despite some providers' belief that 
they can't set up DSL and Cable on a Mac because of poor DHCP 
support, they could just recommend the user upgrade to MacOS 9, and 
work with that.   It may just work!

There was even a time when Bell Atlantic said its DSL would only work 
with an iMac whose machine address was already known.

I just thought I'd pass this along in case somebody else runs into a 
high speed access provider who is having trouble with Mac DHCP 
compatibility.   Hope it works.   I also found a way to set up a Mac 
and a PC to share the same DSL line if anyone is interested.

Sincerely,
abrody@smart.net
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Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:13:01 -0800
From: Mark Allen <Mark.Allen@jpl.nasa.gov>
Subject: (Q) Proofreading/editing skill development app?

Does anyone have a recommendation for an application that helps 
students develop their proofreading and editing skills? Thanks!

Mark Allen

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Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:46:47 -0800
From: Paul Brians <brians@mail.wsu.edu>
Subject: (Q) Remote disconnect script

I used to have an Applescript called something like "remote connection
disconnect script" which could be run from the "Automated Tasks" folder in
the Apple Menu. It just "hung up" the modem. I stupidly erased it and am
looking for a copy to replace it. Can someone send me a copy or tell me
where to find it?

No, it's not part of the "additional modem scripts" on the System Install
Disk (those are for support of specific brands of modems).

Paul Brians, Department of English
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-5020
brians@wsu.edu
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: Joe Hammons <hammo@softcom.net>
Subject: [*] capitals.sit attached

    Capitals is a fully functioning shareware standalone application
that will teach kids of all ages how to locate our 50 states and
capitals.  Using text to speech and a full color on-screen map of the
United States, the program user can click on any state or capital and
the computer will say them.  The user can also enter the number of
states or capitals he/she wants to be in a quiz.
    Thanks,
    Joe Hammons

[Archived as /info-mac/edu/yng/capitals.hqx; 638 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: David Palmer <David@CrystalMaker.co.uk>
Subject: [*] crystal-maker-406-demo.hqx

Title:       CrystalMaker 4.0.6 Demo (crystal and molecular 
visualization & manipulation)
Filename:    crystal-maker-406-demo.hqx
For folder:  math-sci
Keywords:    science, crystallography, chemistry, geology, physics, 
crystal structures
Requires:    PowerPC processor, 12MB RAM, System 7.0 or later

Description:-

CrystalMaker is a program to generate, display, and manipulate in all 
kinds of crystal and molecular structures in stunning, 
photo-realistic color. Our latest version, CrystalMaker 4, features 
real-time display of thrilling, out-of-the-screen 3D images (requires 
red/blue stereo glasses).

This is a demonstration version of CrystalMaker 4.0.6; it requires a 
PowerPC processor (e.g., PowerMac, iMac, G3, etc.). This program will 
read from  CrystalMaker-2 or later binary files, and we've included a 
selection of crystals and molecules plus an online help system.

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/crystalmaker-demo-406.hqx; 1711 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: "Naoto Osato" <soft_osa@ga2.so-net.ne.jp>
Subject: [*] DoubleTouch2.3.hqx

Title: DoubleTouch
Version: 2.3
=== Description ===
Using DoubleTouch, you can shade window by keyboard operation.
How to use is very easy. It's only pressing key twice as double-click.

=== Other minimum requirements ===
PowerMac / PowerBook / iMac / iBook
Mac OS 8.1 or later

=== What's new ? ===
- OtherWindowsKey -
 This key is for shading all windows except front window.

- CleanDesktop -
 CleanDesktop is changed from "Finder Option".
 DoubleTouch after clicking desktop, you can do the following.
 - Shade all Finder's windows
 - Hide all visible applications except Finder
 It is useful when you find icon on desktop !
 CleanDesktop has option to show hidden application by
 CleanDesktop.

=== Fixed Bugs ===
- A wrong message -
 When using non-registered copy of DoubleTouch vers2.2.2 over 10 days,
 DoubleTouch displays a message. But this mesage is wrong.
 This message is "DoubleTouch failed to remve codes".
 It is essentially right that DoubleTouch shows message for
non-registered user in this case.

=== Changes ===
- HoldKey's work -
 Until vers 2.2.2, if you set HoldKey, you have to press when you
 use DoubleTouch. For example, it is needed when you want to shade
 all windows by AllWindowsKey.

 Since this version (2.3), if you set HoldKey, this key is just needed
 when you shade front window.
 i.e. When you use AllWindowsKey or OtherWindowsKey with DoubleTouchKey,
 you don't have to press HoldKey if you set it.

- Remove DialogOption -
 It was to shade windows behind dialog. I feel it is not useful,
 so I removed it.

- No trap patch -
 DoubleTouch don't have any trap patches. :-)

********** ABSTRACT CROPPED **********

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/double-touch-23.hqx; 464 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: Roy Schulze <roy@galleon.com>
Subject: [*] eMerge 1.6.2 -- Customerize your e-mail

You've got to work hard these days to find your customers, and you've
got to work even harder to hold onto them. Especially now with your
competition just a click away on the Internet.

Sure, you've got your website broadcasting to anyone who wanders into
range, and you probably send the odd announcement out to everyone on
your mailing list, but what are you doing about the personal service
that gives everyone exactly what they need and keeps your customers
coming back?

   Customerize your e-mail
 
eMerge lets you move beyond sluggish e-mail clients, cumbersome
distribution lists, and impersonal list servers by combining the power
of bulk e-mail with the sophistication of e-mail merge. Product
announcements. Passwords. Invoices. eMerge sends its messages directly
to each  customer, one at a time, personally and privately...and fast!

   Import any mailing list 

And with eMerge 1.6, Galleon Software has made the transition to
"customerized" e-mail easier than ever with an improved import function
that allows you to use the mailing lists from every major Macintosh
e-mail client and list server. In fact, now it's dead easy to import
just about any data file into eMerge, change the order of your fields,
and even assign new form-letter variables on the fly.

   Drag-and-drop addressing

eMerge 1.6 also introduces drag-and-drop addressing that lets you drag
any addresses you find right into your eMerge mailing list, from a
regular text file or directly from an e-mail message header, if your
client supports it. All this allows eMerge to handle a single form
letter as easily as it sends off a general announcement. Keep a
collection of letters on file for a quick and personal response to all
of your customers' common questions. It's easy, it's fast, and it's
probably the only way you'll ever stay on top of all that e-mail you're getting.

   Stuff your attachments

And so you don't clog up your customers' mailboxes, eMerge 1.6 now works
with Aladdin System's StuffIt Engine to automatically compress message
attachments before sending them out.

To make the customization of your message even easier, eMerge 1.6 also
includes a collection of new variable crunching functions that allow you
to move values around in a customer's record, define and modify specific
fields, or even generate unique serial numbers for everyone you specify.

********** ABSTRACT CROPPED **********

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/emerge.hqx; 2150 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: Erich Rast <erich@snafu.de>
Subject: [*] ForgotIt_12_PPC

ForgotIt? 1.2 is a password and URL management tool that uses strong 
Blowfish or RC4 encryption to protect your passwords. It can launch 
URLs by a simple click, print out password lists and export them in 
Base64 format or plain text. It is a classical user-friendly 
multiple-document Macintosh application and comes with excessive 
online help (also available as download). ForgotIt? does also support 
3rd party encryption plugins.

ForgotIt? 1.2 is $15 shareware.

Author: Erich H Rast <erich@snafu.de>
Requirements: Macintosh PPC, OS 7.5 or higher (8 recommended), 2 MB 
RAM, Internet Config

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/forgot-it-12.hqx; 831 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: John Rethorst <jrethorst@post.com>
Subject: [*] Free Backup 1.0.1

Powerful and flexible backup program. Back up anything to anywhere;
optionally update at an automatic interval. Many convenient options.
Eliminates an Apple RAM disk's "contents will be lost" warning at shutdown.

Unsolicited comments on Free Backup 1.0 include:

Wow! Very slick . . . quite nice! It has a lot of safeguards in it, all of
which are very good, and much more functionality than I normally need"

Unsolicited comments from users on the forerunner, RAM Disk Backup, include:

"this thing is great! . . . cool . . . . excellent . . . most easy to use .
. . thanks a bunch for writing it . . . a great idea . . . a very handy
applet . . . the scripts all worked flawlessly . . . thanks for a great set
of AppleScripts! . . . thanks a lot for your excellent work . . . very
helpful . . . simple and reliable"

Free. May be distributed on CDs.

[Archived as /info-mac/disk/free-backup-101.hqx; 194 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: Jean-Claude Jesior <jean-claude.jesior@imag.fr>
Subject: [*] FTP FoldIt (light) 4.6.3

FoldIt_light_463.hqx

'FoldIt (light) v.4.6.3' is a molecular modelling program to visualize
and manipulate protein coordinate files in the Brookhaven PDB format.
The protein structure can be manipulated easily in real time with the
mouse, zoomed or observed in stereo. Structure movement can also occur
stepwise for a more precise control. Animations can be created. Protein
structures can be analyzed. Several protein structures are included as
example. Balloon and online helps are supported and a printable user
manual is also included. The present version runs native on PowerPC
MacOS compatible microcomputers.

This application may be included on the archive's CD-ROM and distributed
freely.

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/foldit-light-463.hqx; 1984 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: John Nairn <John.Nairn@m.cc.utah.edu>
Subject: [*] GEDitCOM-251.hqx upload

GEDitCOM 2.5.1 is a completely customizable editor for GEDCOM files. 
GEDCOM is a genealogy data base standard that stands for GEnealogical 
Data COMmunication files; it is the format of most genealogy files on 
the Internet. With GEDitCOM, you can tap 100% of GEDCOM's features 
and all aspects of the viewing/editing interface are customizable by 
the user. No one has to settle for the rigid forms and data entry 
methods provided by typical commercial packages. You can create your 
own genealogy interface and you can even switch interfaces at will 
depending on your needs that day. Although you can customize GEDitCOM 
as much as you want, it comes equipped with several power user 
interfaces and many genealogy features. Some prominent features are 
customizable family trees, printing of books from genealogy files, 
and Internet features that let you access genealogy web sites or 
create links from your genealogy data to web sites.

GEDitCOM is available free as a GEDCOM browser. The browser download 
is also a demo of the full shareware GEDCOM editor. GEDitCOM requires 
a Power Macintosh with a color monitor. You can contact the author of 
GEDitCOM at <GEDitCOM@xmission.com> with any comments or questions. 
The home page for GEDitCOM is at <http://www.xmission.com/~geditcom>.

[Archived as /info-mac/data/gedit-com-251.hqx; 1274 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: Vincent Jalby <vjalby@kagi.com>
Subject: [*] iDim 1.0, a ScreenSaver module (iDim-1.0.sit.hqx)

iDim 1.0 [2000/02/29]
by Vincent Jalby, vjalby@kagi.com

http://members.aol.com/vjalby/

Product description
--------------------
iDim is an application which can be used as a ScreenSaver Module,
with MacDim or such utilities.
It displays pictures on screen and puts the Macáinto sleep mode.
(The iMac DV goes into "pulse" mode!)

System Requirements
-------------------
iDim 1.0 requires MacOS 8.5 and later, and iMac, G3/G4 or PCI
PowerMacintosh, and a ScreenSaver that supports application module,
like MacDim.

Shareware Fee
-------------
iDim is freeware.

This software may be included on the commercially available
CD-ROM of the archives.

[Archived as /info-mac/app/ss/idim-10.hqx; 603 K]

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Date: 8 Mar 2000
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
Subject: [*] LockOut 1.7J - Japanese Version


This is the Japanese version of LockOut.

LockOut is a shareware security application that helps keep 
people from using your Mac while you're away.  Helps keep your Mac 
safe from your co-workers while at the office, and from your kids 
while at home.

Rated 4 Stars by ZDNet 
http://hotfiles.zdnet.com/cgi-bin/texis/swlib/hotfiles/info.html?fcode=MC18360

LockOut features:
-- Cannot be aborted by Force-Quit (command-option-escape-shift keys)
    and command-tab application switching in MacOS 8.5 circumvented.
-- People can leave a message for you while your gone.
-- Session log lists lock time, unlocked time, and any break-in attempts.
-- And more...

v1.7 
* Added ability to bypass holding down the shift key when starting the
Mac.  This way LockOut cannot be disabled at startup.
* Added ability to pick a system sound as well as recording your own
voice alert warning.

For more information, see the file "version history" in the LockOut folder.

Thanks for supporting shareware!

[Archived as /info-mac/disk/lock-out-17-jp.hqx; 754 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: John Elemans <jelemans@home.com>
Subject: [*] mac dicom viewer & source


dicom viewer is a simple program which displays medical
images which are DICOM format. The full source is included.
The program allows real 16 bit windowing and leveling and
can be used to dump DICOM tags to a text file.

This file may be included on commerical CDROMs.

John Elemans

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/mac-dicom-viewer.hqx; 568 K]

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Date: 9 Mar 2000
From: "Paul Causey" <pachyderm@kagi.com>
Subject: [*] OfficePool 2000 v2.0.7


OfficePool 2000 remains the most comprehensive NCAA Tournament pool
manager for Mac OS on the market with new features that make managing a
small 10-entry pool or a the large 1000+ entry pool extremely easy.

OfficePool 2000 also has many other features which make managing office
pools a breeze.

Features include:

- Fast and easy keyboard entry -- or not (optional button entry is also
available)

- Create a full web site for your pool (Entries, Standings, Brackets,
etc.) with a single click of the mouse (Well, maybe two clicks)

- The one and only QuikPik feature which automatically generates
completely random brackets. Very useful for those addicted to the
lottery and also fun for those who don't know anything about basketball!

- Limitless* number of entries (we run our 1000+ entry pool and it's
very fast)

- Pick the favorites (higher seeds) for the entire bracket with one
keystroke (Cmd-F).

- Configure your pool to give bonus points for upsets (two different
options)

- Championship tiebreaker option to break those pesky ties.

- Registered version includes ePool 2000, a scaled down version to send
out to pool participants so you don't have to enter their picks. PC
(Win95/98/NT) and MacOS (68K/PowerPC) versions are included.

- Registered Users will also recieve the 2000 NCAA Pool Teams file
immediately after the selections are announced.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/office-pool-2000-207.hqx; 607 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: "Michael F. Kamprath" <kamprath@kagi.com>
Subject: [*] Program Switcher v5.1.0


Program Switcher is a convenient timesaving control panel that allows you to
switch between the applications running on your System 7.1 or greater
Macintosh via a simple two-key keystroke. It was inspired by the same
function found in "Windows," but has been improved and transformed into a
unique and fully configurable control panel that makes switching
applications on the Macintosh as simple as pressing a couple of keys.

Key features include:

    - The ability to switch, launch, quit, or hide any application with a
simple keystroke
    - The ability to switch, hide, or close windows with a simple keystroke
    - Full support for the latest MacOS technologies, such as Appearance,
Navigation Services, and Multiple Users.
    - Elegant, unobtrusive interface that makes the seemingly simple task of
switching applications truly simple and easy to do.

Program Switcher can be downloaded from it's web page at:

    http://www.programswitcher.com/

Version 5.1.0 now includes an option to make the switching window
translucent - just like MacOS X! It also fixes the following bugs over
v5.0.1:

    - Sluggish control panel response has now been remedied
    - Fixed "error -30585" message when pressing tab key

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/program-switcher-51.hqx; 741 K]

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Date: 8 Mar 2000
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
Subject: [*] Program Switcher v5.1.0J - Japanese Version


This is the Japanese version of the Program Switcher package.

Program Switcher is a convenient timesaving control panel that allows you to
switch between the applications running on your System 7.1 or greater
Macintosh via a simple two-key keystroke. It was inspired by the same
function found in "Windows," but has been improved and transformed into a
unique and fully configurable control panel that makes switching
applications on the Macintosh as simple as pressing a couple of keys.

Key features include:

    - The ability to switch, launch, quit, or hide any application with a
simple keystroke
    - The ability to switch, hide, or close windows with a simple keystroke
    - Full support for the latest MacOS technologies, such as Appearance,
Navigation Services, and Multiple Users.
    - Elegant, unobtrusive interface that makes the seemingly simple task of
switching applications truly simple and easy to do.

Version 5.1.0 now includes an option to make the switching window
translucent - just like MacOS X! It also fixes the following bugs over
v5.0.1:

    - Sluggish control panel response has now been remedied
    - Fixed "error -30585" message when pressing tab key

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/program-switcher-51-jp.hqx; 885 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: "David C. Oshel" <dcoshel@pobox.com>
Subject: [*] Pukool 1.3


Pukool (tm) - U.S. Broadcast Station Identifier

History  2000 March 6 - v1.3 fixed Nebraska (NE, although postal is
NB) - FINAL! 2000 March 6 - v1.2 added TV lookups; final freeware
version 2000 March 5 - v1.1.2 fixed Guam (abbreviation is GU not GM),
simplified some busy logic 2000 March 5 - v1.1.1 changed treedelete to
postorder (dumb) 2000 March 4 - v1.1 added index, added version info to
about box 2000 March 2 - v1.0 released to InfoMac

Pukool (tm) lets you do a reverse lookup on broadcast frequency, and is in
the public domain.  It uses the FCCØs 20 Mb. facility.dat file, which
may probably still be downloadable from

ftp://ftp.fcc.gov/pub/Bureaus/Mass_Media/Databases/facility.zip

Absolutely no warranty applies, especially as to the internal format,
availability or accuracy of facility.dat or any other document produced
by the U.S. government.

Enter 0 to get all AM, FM or TV stations in the selected state.

Fuzzy lookup will display a range centered on the target frequency. 
E.g., 1000.0 finds AM stations from 910.0 to 1090.0, while 90.0 finds FM
stations from 89.1 to 90.9 in the selected state.  FCC data for the U.S.
only --  including Puerto Rico, American Samoa, etc. Sorry, no Mexican
or Canadian station data is included.

Antenna option gives antenna location; if unchecked, the TV or FM
channel or the AM code.

Output to file sends selected facility.dat records verbatim to a
user-defined file.

Click the "?" for page 2 .

Use this ABSOLUTELY UNSUPPORTED public domain freebie at your own risk. 
It was working fine on 6 March 2000.

[Archived as /info-mac/comm/pukool-13.hqx; 5537 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: stefan schramm <stefangs@compuserve.com>
Subject: [*] session timer 2.01


session timer 2.01
release: march 2000
* freeware *

(c) 1999-2000, stefan schramm
rootsolutions@kagi.com

the session timer is a handy tool for logging time on your computer.
because of the way it works, it will not be affected by accidentally
closing the timer, quitting filemaker, or even a system crash.  for more
info please read the help screens while running the timer.

system requirements:  mac or windows computer running filemaker pro 3.0
or later.  drag-and-drop convert the timer to run it on a later than 3.x
version of filemaker.

[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/session-timer-201.hqx; 17 K]

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Date: 9 Mar 2000
From: DXoft Technical Support <support@dxoft.com>
Subject: [*] Software & Hardware Tracker 3.3.6


Software & Hardware Tracker 3.3.6
by DXoft <mailto:support@dxoft.com>
<http://www.dxoft.com/SHTracker.html>

A CNET/Download.com "Premiere" and "Top Pick" and a BizProWeb "Pick of the
Day", Software & Hardware Tracker is a collection of FileMaker Pro 3.0/4.0
relational databases which will help you collect, store and organize useful
information (such as registration codes, serial numbers, product notes,
etc.) about all your computer products (hardware and software). Relying on
the standard Internet Config system, Software & Hardware Tracker is
perfectly integrated with your other Internet software. It also keeps track
of all your contact information for software and hardware developers,
distributors and places of purchase, turning it into a powerful contact and
Internet bookmark manager.

Software & Hardware Tracker is compatible with FileMaker Pro 5 once
converted to the new version's file format. The conversion happens
automatically when one opens Software & Hardware Tracker using FileMaker Pro
5 or later.

Software & Hardware Tracker is being distributed as shareware. Several
registration and upgrade options are available. Registrations are handled by
Kagi Shareware.

For the latest versions of DXoft shareware, visit our home page located at
<http://www.dxoft.com>.

Thanks for supporting shareware!

Attachment converted: Mac OS:soft-hard-tracker-336.sit (SIT5/SIT!) (0000A520)

[Archived as /info-mac/data/soft-hard-tracker-336.hqx; 2653 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: Chris Smolinski <csmolinski@erols.com>
Subject: [*] Sound Byte 1.5.0


Sound Byte turns your Mac into a cart machine for playing sound recordings.
Sound Byte is ideal for radio stations and audio/TV productions, to quickly
and easily play a variety of recorded sounds, such as jingles,
advertisements, songs, sound effects, and more.

Sound Byte handles all of the audio formats supported by QuickTime, including:
* AIFF
* WAV
* AU
* MP3

Sound Byte comes in three flavors:

Sound Byte Lite supports a single rack of carts, or up to 75 recordings total.

Sound Byte supports five racks of carts, or up to 375 recordings total.

Sound Byte Pro supports fifty racks of carts, or up to 3750 recordings total.

Shareware: $79

Chris Smolinski

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Web URL: http://www.blackcatsystems.com
Macintosh Software, Shortwave Radio, Spy Number Stations

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/sound-byte-15.hqx; 420 K]

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Date: 8 Mar 2000
From: rich <shiro@best.com>
Subject: [*] StampSaver 1.0


StampSaver 1.0 is a FileMaker Pro template for stamp enthusiasts to keep
track of their collections. Information such as country, date, description,
catalog number, price paid, value, condition, and other key attributes may
be entered. There is even one space per entry where a downloaded or scanned
photo can be displayed. This version is free, but the print and export
options are only available upon payment of the $10 shareware fee.

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Date: 8 Mar 2000
From: Hugh Kawahara <kawahara@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: [*] TaskMenuBar 1.1.1


TaskMenuBar is a control panel that uses the empty space on the menu bar

to switch and launch applications, and drag-and-drop files on
applications. Because it only uses the menu bar, unlike other
utilities, it will never obscure or be obscured by other windows.

New features on version 1.1.0 includes:
1) Detailed controls over the position, spacing, sorting order and
appearances
of the icons on the menu bar.
2) Add stationary applications by drag and dropping applications or
aliases.
3) You can suppress displaying certain types of apps, such as control
panels.
4) Compatible with Apple's appearance themes and Kaleidoscope.
5) Stationary applications on volumes other than the start-up disk,
including
removable media, will appear as the media are mounted.

The version 1.1.1 fixes a few bugs. Please see the What's New file.

Requires System 7.1 or later including OS-8 and 9 with a 68K
or PPC processor.

Shareware fee: $10.

Hugh Kawahara
kawahara@ix.netcom.com
www.netcom.com/~kawahara

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/task-menu-bar-111.hqx; 92 K]

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Date: 7 Mar 2000
From: "Oscar van Vlijmen" <o.van.vlijmen@tip.nl>
Subject: [*] TimeZonesHC 1.03 / HyperCard stack time in ALL timezones includingDST


This HyperCard stack by Oscar van Vlijmen can show the time in ALL known
time zones, taking the daylight savings time (summertime) into account.
Enter a time, set a few time zones, and this stack will compute the correct
time in the set time zones. From base time to zone time and vice versa.
If you enter a date as well, the correct daylight savings time corrections
(summertime) are taken into account.
This version can show up to 12 timezones simultaneously.

This stack is a Macintosh application of the TZ UNIX timezone database, but
only for the current timezone information, not the historical information.
This stack is updated from TZdata2000c.

What is so special about this stack?
* You can find information about ALL known time zones of the world. The
database has 426 zone cards.
* ALL known information about daylight savings time (summertime) is
included.
* Calculations are made with a precision of one minute, even in the case of
a transition from summer time to  winter time (or vice versa) right now.
* The information is extremely up to date.
* You can study and change all information yourself, nothing is hidden.

Freeware; not to be used for commercial applications; not on CD-ROM's.

Internet page: http://www1.tip.nl/~t876506/AboutTimeZonesHC.html

Oscar van Vlijmen
2000-03-04

[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/time-zones-hc-103.hqx; 102 K]

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Date: 9 Mar 2000
From: Edwin Buehler <Edwin@winebook.de>
Subject: [*] WineBook 1.0 (68k) -- Cellar management software for wineenthusiasts


WineBook is a wine cellar management software for wine enthusiasts.

You can manage your wines and your own wine-tasting notes. You can note
sight, smell, taste and the quality of a wine with WineBook. WineBook manage
the wine cellar, winery and supplier addresses.
(Available in English, German and French)

System requirements:
* System 8.1
* 68k Macintosh with at least 3 MB of free RAM
* 3 MB on harddisk
* 15" Color Monitor

WineBook is Shareware and costs US$35

Edwin Buehler      
http://www.winebook.de

[Archived as /info-mac/data/wine-book-10-68k.hqx; 1714 K]

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Date: 9 Mar 2000
From: Edwin Buehler <Edwin@winebook.de>
Subject: [*] WineBook 1.0 (PPC) -- Cellar management software for wineenthusiasts


WineBook is a wine cellar management software for wine enthusiasts.

You can manage your wines and your own wine-tasting notes. You can note
sight, smell, taste and the quality of a wine with WineBook. WineBook manage
the wine cellar, winery and supplier addresses.
(Available in English, German and French)

System requirements:
* System 8.1
* Power Macintosh with at least 3 MB of free RAM
* 3 MB on harddisk
* 15" Color Monitor

WineBook is Shareware and costs US$35

Edwin Buehler      
http://www.winebook.de

[Archived as /info-mac/data/wine-book-10-ppc.hqx; 1773 K]

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Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 23:18:55 +0900
From: "Kumeda's" <ykumeda@yk.rim.or.jp>
Subject: [Q] Desktop recording

Dear all,

I want to burn my own audio CD from my Mac. I have a lot of records and want
to convert them into CDs. Could somebody tell me what equipment do I need to
have, including both hardware and software? Is my legacy PowerMac 7600/132
suffice?

Thank you.

Yasuo Kumeda
ykumeda@yk.rim.or.jp

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Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 06:51:48 EST
From: Mercibeate@aol.com
Subject: [Q] ixTV troubles

Hi Folks,

Wouldn't you know, the day after ixMicro shut its doors, my nearly new 
ixTV card starts having troubles.

I installed the card a few months ago. On the same day, I had cable 
service installed in the house. I noticed that the card didn't seem to 
work (_lots_ of static) although the TV in the other room (working of a 
split of the same feed) displayed a fine picture. The technician then 
went outside and installed a ground. After that (and possibly 
coincidentally), my card was working fine.

Everything was ok until I had new electric service put into the house. 
The power was off for a day and the cable ground was disconnected. I 
again lost my ixTV picture to fuzz and snow while the other TV continued 
to work fine. The cable company came out and ran a completely new line 
from the street into the house and installed a new ground. Still no clear 
picture, just a few channels with a ghosted image and static in the audio.

To diagnose the problem, I did try swapping cables (no change in picture 
quality) and hooking up a working TV to the computer's cable feed 
(excellent picture on the TV). So it seems to be something with the ixTV 
card. 

Other important information: I do receive a fairly decent picture on our 
only local channel when switching to "antenna" input via software (this 
is physically the same input as cable, just switched through software 
settings.) A separate video input source on the same card produces 
flawless on-screen images from a VCR and a digital camera.

The cable company proclaims this a customer equipment problem, but I'm 
not entirely convinced of that. I've tried everything I can think of, and 
I'm left completely stumped and frustrated.

Any cable or ixMicro gurus out there? Any suggestions will be gratefully 
accepted.

TIA,

Rob

See why we abandoned Los Angeles for rural Virginia! 
Visit http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mercibeate

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Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:00:47 -0500
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
Subject: Apple posts DVD FAQ

Dear Digest readers,
As I'm sure many of you are aware, many people have had trouble with 
software encoding DVD drives.   If you are among them, Apple has 
written a page just for you;

http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n58383

It should come in handy when answering questions about DVD problems.

Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
abrody@smart.net
-- 

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http://www.index-site.com

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Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:10:37 -0500
From: William Conable <wconable@pop.service.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: Garden design sw?

Dear Info-Mac folk,

Can anyone steer me to garden-design software, either commercial or shareware?
TIA
Bill Conable
OSU School of Music

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Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:46:28 -0500
From: wayne ingalls <ingallsw@frontiernet.net>
Subject: re> Japanese and Eudora

Luke asked about enabling Japanese in Eudora.

Yes, you can do it. You will need Japanese Plug In, available on info-mac
(where else?). This used to be shareware, but last I checked it became
freeware. Put a copy of the plug-in in your Eudora Stuff folder and you're
ready to read and write email in Japanese (once you change your font
of course).

While you're at it, you may want to grab a coy of MailKanjiFixer too.
This will let you read those notes that are already in your Eudora in box.
Also freeware, also on info-mac, both by Hide Itoh.

hth,
wayne
ingallsw@frontiernet.net

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Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 16:59:16 -0500
From: <af7757@wayne.edu>
Subject: suggest on this please


Hi all,

Please suggest a compiler to compile my JAVA programs under Macintosh
Environment.

Thanks,

Prash.
af7757@wayne.edu    

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Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:08:07 +0100
From: studio@blueline-studios.com
Subject: WebsiteDietician in version 1.1.1 available


WebsiteDietician, the web content optimizing tool, has just been updated to version 1.1.1.

Added Features:
- File with the postfix ".shtm" will now also be processed

Pricing:
- The registration fee is now only US$ 25.00

WebsiteDietician's home page is at <http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdMain.html>
Screenshots are visible at <http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdIntrfc.html>
Its support section is located at <http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdSupport.html>
Press material is available at <http://www.blueline-studios.com/wdPress.html>

Contact: Daniel C. Kueng
BLUE LINE STUDIOS

Hueningerst 18
CH-4056 Basel
Switzerland
___________________________________
Phone: ++41 61 322 3555
Fax: ++41 61 322 3555
E-Mail: studio@blueline-studios.com
Web: www.blueline-studios.com

Note: In case this press release bears no relevance with regard to your area of activity, please let us know and we will remove your address permanently from all our mailing lists. Thanks.

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