Subject: Info-Mac Digest V16 #206 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Sat, 14 Nov 98 Volume 16 : Issue 206 Today's Topics: [*] Area Properties 3.5 [*] aWorm 1.0.0 [*] bedlam-2-106 [*] Colonisation [*] DarkLight...Tabs Update [*] Desktop Resetter 1.2.1 [*] DHNetworker 1.0b [*] Diet Sleuth 2.0.3 [*] Digital Content Delivery/Compression - Media Cleaner Pro 3.1 [*] Doublet Scan 1.1.2 FAT [*] DuplicaXT1.01Demo.sit [*] FileWhacker! 1.0 Submission [*] Finder Shortcut Utility: Launch Key 1.5 [*] Gander Quill 1.5.1 update.sit [*] GraphicBrowser 2.0 [*] HawkOS 1.0.1 [*] HTML TagWriter 3.0.2 - a HyperCard HTML Editor [*] John's WP Find Manager 1.2 [*] Jon's OS 8.5 mods [*] Kurti's Kool Ikons 2.0 [*] LibraryCataloger1.1.0 tracks books and articles [*] Mac-FTP-list, Version 4.4.3 [*] MacBattleChat 1.0 [*] MODPlayer 1.1.2 [*] MultiMode 1.2.0 [*] OTCFM68KGlue abstract [*] PictTrasher 1.2 [*] PlayerPRO-5-Beta-PPC-Music-Software [*] QPict 3.0 [*] Rhapsody in Blue Kaleidoscope scheme [*] SoundRecorder 1.0 [*] Speak Text CM 1.1 [*] StoryProject 4.0.1 [fiction writing outliner] [*] Text Cleaner Lite 1.5 [*] Textureality One - Syn-Aesthetics of Sight & Touch [*] TidBITS#454/09-Nov-98 [*] Troi Graphics Plug-in 1.0 for FileMaker Pro [*] Tropicalities 1.0 -- Download Monitor for Macintosh [*] Ultra-Recorder241 [*] V&N Lookup 1.3.5 - dictionary, spellchecker, word-translator [*] Verbs & Nouns 2.2.3 - foreign language learning [*] Verbs & Nouns 2.2.4 - foreign language learning [*] WCCacheCleaner v1.8 - Fast Netscape Cache Utility [*] Web Confidential 1.1 [*] Xconq 7.2.2 Multi-Player Strategy Game The Info-Mac Network is a volunteer organization that publishes the Info-Mac Digest and operates the Info-Mac Archive, a large network of FTP sites containing gigabytes of freely distributable Macintosh software. 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Or, click . * A full list of Info-Mac mirror sites is available at the URL below: * Search the archive at . Info-Mac volunteers include Gordon Watts, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Michael Bean, Liam Breck, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, and Shawn Bunn. The Info-Mac Digest is sponsored in part by StarNine Technologies, developers of Internet server software for the Macintosh, including Web and email publishing systems. We'd also like to thank AOL for the main Info-Mac machine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V16 #206" ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:49 -0700 From: WWeissTuna@aol.com Subject: [*] Area Properties 3.5 Submitted my freeware "Area Properties 3.5", which is an update to version 3.4 (already in infomac library) several weeks past and it has not been accepted. Attached is the same file. If there is a problem please notify me. Both ZDnet & MacUpdate have accepted the updated version of Area Properties. Thanks for your help. [Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/area-properties-351.hqx; 222K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:22 -0700 From: tolaave@hotmail.com Subject: [*] aWorm 1.0.0 aWorm is a single or dual-player worm game for mac, based on old classic "nibbles". It has 30+ levels, and lots of colorful graphics and stereo sound. Shareware $10. [Archived as /info-mac/game/aworm-10.hqx; 532K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:24 -0700 From: Jeff@GroundZeroSW.com Subject: [*] bedlam-2-106 Ground Zero Software, Inc. releases Bedlam 2 version 1.0.6. Bedlam 2 is a fast action, arcade-style game with forty-five levels of blistering game play. Mankind has been virtually wiped out by an extraterrestrial armada! This shoot'em up game play puts you in the seat of the XJ-777, code-named "Annihilator". Only you can help save the solar system from ruthless alien domination. As you blast away at the invading forces, your ship moves along the bottom of the screen trying to avoid a barrage of enemy firepower, collisions with attacking ships and the occasional chunk of floating space debris. By racking up points along the way, you earn much-needed extra ships, and can even capture hunks of gold bars released when you've demolished the ships of some of the greedy trespassers. Other fun and nasty surprises materialize during your long mission to free our galaxy from this evil infestation. Bedlam 2 contains over 10 music tracks utilizing QuickTime technology, tons of sprites, high-quality "stereo" sound effects, and several full 256 color images. The many exciting and nerve-wracking features are sure to challenge your senses and give your mouse finger a workout. Version 1.0.6 is highly recommended, especially for MacOS 8.5. Version 1.0.6 changes include: - Fixed a memory bug from 1.0.5 which caused Bedlam 2 to crash on some Macs. Note: v1.0.5 was a short-lived release. Version 1.0.5 changes included: - This version is MacOS 8.5 compatible. - Better memory management. - Lower memory requirements (almost 700k lower than previous versions). - Holding down mouse button after destruction of last mothership will skip the winning scene credits. - Faster drawing to screen (blitting). - Other minor tweaks. More information about Bedlam 2 is available at our web site . [Archived as /info-mac/game/bedlam-2-106.hqx; 4865K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:26 -0700 From: aalain@writeme.com Subject: [*] Colonisation Colonisation - is a small strategic game. Build cities, destroy enemy destroyers, tank, cites, etc. [Archived as /info-mac/game/colonisation.hqx; 313K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:01 -0700 From: ssulzer@midcoast.com Subject: [*] DarkLight...Tabs Update DarkLight...Tabs for Kaleidoscope 2 is a twotone grayscale color scheme featuring centered tabs on all document windows, dialogues and alerts, instead of full width windows. These tabs allow for easy access to the desktop. This scheme has a soft appearance and uses both French blue and gold accents. A custom theme for Extensions Strip is included. Version 1.0.1 darkens the color of the apples in the popup windows' grow boxes and fixes some inconsistencies in the borders of the scheme and in the custom theme for Extensions strip. Freeware. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/dl-tabs-101.hqx; 76K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:51 -0700 From: goddfadda@home.com Subject: [*] Desktop Resetter 1.2.1 Do you keep your most used programs and files on your desktop for easy access? Ever accidentally choose Clean Up in the Finder or find that after you played that fun game which switched your monitor resolution, your icons got all screwed up and thrown all over your desktop? Especially after you just spent all that time placing them nice and neatly? Desktop Resetter will 'remember' where you keep your icons, and if they ever get moved, just run this program and it will automatically re-arrange them to the positions you had set them to. It also works good as a startup item. Just drop an alias in your startup items folder. Whenever your Mac boots up, it will re-arrange your icons instantly. What's New? Desktop Resetter is now smart about the application switcher and will remember its position on the desktop as well. (For 8.5 users only). There are some other minor tweaks, including the removal of the "Resetting Icons" window that comes up when performing a Reset. Nick D'Amato http://members.home.net/goddfadda/ [Archived as /info-mac/gui/desktop-resetter-121.hqx; 123K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:06:04 -0700 From: rabba@maine.rr.com Subject: [*] DHNetworker 1.0b Desktop Handler Networker 1.0b This is a small app that will set your computers basic networking settings. It is FREE. Jon's Commands & FaceSpan Extension is required. URL to download both is in the INSTALLATION document. Very simple program worth downloading. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/dhnet-worker-10b.hqx; 34K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:30 -0700 From: cps@access.digex.net Subject: [*] Diet Sleuth 2.0.3 Diet Sleuth 2.0.3: Diet Sleuth is a nutritional database and personal health logbook for the Macintosh. Diet Sleuth allows you to keep track of what foods you eat each day, and their nutritional value. For each day, you select the foods you have eaten, and the number of servings of each. Diet Sleuth will automatically calculate your caloric intake, fat grams, carbohydrates, fiber, protein, cholesterol, along with sodium, potassium, and calcium. You can select from over 5000 different foods from 21 catagories, including fast food, lunchmeat, junk food, seafood, and baby food. In addition to the included food groups, you can create and edit your own foods in a separate catagory. You can also create a catagory of favorite foods to quickly access commonly used foods. A built-in Recipe Editor allows you to quickly enter a custom recipe, with the nutritional information automatically calculated, based on the ingedients. You may also track your weight, and estimate your percent body fat, and calories burned, along with your projected weight loss. Graphing functions are also available. The URL to download a copy of Diet Sleuth is http://www.access.digex.net/~cps/diet.html Shareware, $20. Evaluation copy allows 30 days of use. - Web URL: http://www.access.digex.net/~cps Shortwave Radio, Spy Number Stations, Macintosh Software [Archived as /info-mac/edu/diet-sleuth.hqx; 827K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:14 -0700 From: david@mail.terran.com Subject: [*] Digital Content Delivery/Compression - Media Cleaner Pro 3.1 Media Cleaner Pro 3.1 from Terran Interactive is a professional tool for compressing digital media. The demo version of Media Cleaner gives you all of the control of our Pro Version, allowing you to pre-process and compress your movies using any of the available QuickTime codecs, like Cinepak, Sorenson Video and the QDesign Music Codec. You can also create RealVideo, Real Audio, AIFF, WAV and still image files including PICT, JPEG, BMP and more. Cleaner's powerful filters make your video compress better, and time-saving features like batch processing help you efficiently manage your compression. This powerful new release includes many new features and improvements, including support for QuickTime 3 effects, built-in MPEG support, video playback from RAM, and royalty-free content. ------------------------------------------------------ David T. Huerta Marketing Terran Interactive, Inc. (408) 356-7373 ext 243 (408) 356-9373 fax http://www.terran.com [Archived as /info-mac/gst/mov/media-cleaner-demo-311.hqx; 1291K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:38 -0700 From: bix@beatles.cselt.it Subject: [*] Doublet Scan 1.1.2 FAT This really usefull program let you find all the Doublet Files on your hard disks and move them to the trash. 1.1.2 update: Fixed bug error -1710, "Get Info" and "Open Selection" now bring the Finder in front, web site address added, "Move to Trash" button now use the AppleEvent manager, therefore "Put Away" becomes available in the Finder, Doublet Scan now is unique Fat version. New and corrected ReadMe file (thanks Patrick Sheehan!) - the free copy has been won! - It' s very easy to use: Load your hard disks directory and Scan for the doublet files...after this *two* easy steps, you 'll be able to select all the doublet files you want to eliminate and move them to the trash... Doublet Scan uses the standard MacOS interface and it's fully System 8.x compatible. System 7.x compatible using apparence manager. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/doublet-scan-112.hqx; 359K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:46 -0700 From: info@badiasoftware.com Subject: [*] DuplicaXT1.01Demo.sit Badia Duplica 1.01 is an XTension for Mac OS QuarkXPress 4 that expands the functions of copying and pasting text and item attributes, and also offers a powerful clone feature for duplicating boxes and lines. Key features include: - copy almost any kind of attribute applied not only to characters and paragraphs, but pictures, boxes, lines and pages as well, and paste them into other parts of the same or another document; - copy unstyled text and paste it elsewhere, applying the text attributes of the new insertion point; - clone boxes and lines any number of times, and specify not only an offset, but several of their attributes as well, including width, height, angle, skew, corner radius, frame and shade; - clone and rotate boxes and lines around a point within the page; - the first contextual menu in the history of XTensions that pops up anywhere in the document with just a click; - full support for B=E9zier boxes and lines, text paths and other new XPress 4 features; - complete undo/redo support; - comes with an easy-to-read user's guide containing samples and tips. Requires: QuarkXPress 4.03 or later for Power Mac; Mac OS 7.5 or later. Contact: Badia Software, www.badiasoftware.com Regards, Dario Badia Badia Software http://www.badiasoftware.com [Archived as /info-mac/text/qark/duplicaxt-101-demo.hqx; 813K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:40 -0700 From: griffin@dreamscape.com Subject: [*] FileWhacker! 1.0 Submission FileWhacker - is a shareware ($10.00) utility for easily changing file types and creator codes that also allows you to change a file's locked, visibilty, and stationery status as well as it's creation and modification dates. It also provides for batch-processing and allows you to convert text files to various formats for use on other computer platforms. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-whacker-10.hqx; 374K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:53 -0700 From: info@trivectus.com Subject: [*] Finder Shortcut Utility: Launch Key 1.5 Launch Key empowers Macintosh users with a lightning-quick method to open any Finder-selectable object, whether that object be a server alias, an application, an AppleScript applet, a document, or anything else that appears as an icon in the Finder. When activated via Launch Key, the object behaves just as if it were double-clicked in the Finder. An example would be an application, which would be launched and brought to the front. Objects are activated simply by hitting a key combination. Unlike similar utilities, Launch Key is an application, not an extension or control panel. This means that it won't cause compatibility problems with other extensions and control panels, and that it can be quit at any time to free up additional memory. Yet, Launch Key still runs invisibly so as to not complicate the elegant Macintosh user experience. Version 1.5 enhances 1.0 by splitting Launch Key into two parts: a control panel application and a background-only application. This allows Launch Key to remain completely invisible while it's running and still have the benefits of being an application. Launch Key requires Mac OS 8, a PowerPC processor, and Navigation Services (included for use with versions of Mac OS 8 prior to 8.5). It is sold as shareware at a price of $15 for a single user license. This program may be distributed in software compilations. Details are in the Read Me. -- TriVectus http://www.trivectus.com/ mailto:info@trivectus.com [Archived as /info-mac/gui/launch-key-15-nav.hqx; 918K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:29 -0700 From: bhuey@worldnet.att.net Subject: [*] Gander Quill 1.5.1 update.sit Gander Quill 1.5.1 update.sit A bug was recently discovered in Gander Quill 1.5 (part of the Font Gander Pro package). The bug caused some keywords in some layouts to be ignored at print-time (i.e., when printing the plug-in layouts from Font Gander Pro). This small and simple patcher program takes only a minute to download and apply, but users are advised to discard their current Font Gander Pro plug-ins, and replace them with new plug-ins, built with the new patched version of Gander Quill. [Archived as /info-mac/font/util/gander-quill-151-update.hqx; 38K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:17 -0700 From: ktakeshi@jb3.so-net.ne.jp Subject: [*] GraphicBrowser 2.0 GraphicBrowser - is the program which supports multi-thread and helps you to manage your large image files in efficient way. When you drag and drop any folder into the GraphicBrowser's icon, contents of the folder will be displayed on the left box such as below. If you click a folder in the box, its contents will be displayed on the right. You can see that "Name", "Modification Date", "Dimension" are displayed on the below. In addition, "Depth", "Resolution", "Format", "Creation Date", "Image Size", "Size", and "Label" can be also displayed. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/graphic-browser-20.hqx; 2618K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:02 -0700 From: nitehawk@ccomm.com Subject: [*] HawkOS 1.0.1 HawkOS is a K2 scheme which is completely compatible with Mac OS8.5 (32 bit icons). This scheme was a labor of love of almost 8 months time and the culmination of talent from six different designers who are know as a group as the Kaleidoscope Schemers Association. Included with the scheme is a HawkOS startup screen so that you can get the most out of this scheme. No further updates will be forthcoming until OSX is released. Until then be on the lookout for the newest K2 scheme by Nitehawk Jarrett...the Trekker Collection. Coming to an archive near you. --------------------------------------- Strive to be different... http://www.geocities.com/~hawksnest1/ [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/hawkos.hqx; 543K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:47 -0700 From: ALEXANDER.THOMAS@student.kuleuven.ac.be Subject: [*] HTML TagWriter 3.0.2 - a HyperCard HTML Editor HTML TagWriter is a HyperCard-based HTML editor. The interface features floating palettes with hierarchical pop-up menus which make it easy to insert tags. Editing tags is even easier with the contextual pop-up menus: simply press Control and click on a tag to edit: you'll get a pop-up menu with all possible attributes for that tag! Also included are: text importer & converter, clickmap maker, local image & link-checker (single file and exhaustive), dynamic embedded files, support for style sheets, ASCII conversion and much, much more. Lots of parameters can be set to your own taste and commonly used links, files and e-mail addresses can be used from user-defined lists. Included with the stack are an elaborate help, an introduction to HTML, HTML tips, version history and a troubleshooting FAQ. Version 3.0.2 replaces versions 3.0 and 3.0.1, fixing a bug in the ASCII conversion table. For the latest version, check out http://cryogen.com/dr.lex/tagwriter Requirements: HyperCard or the HyperCard Player 2.0 (or newer, 2.4.1 recommended) [Archived as /info-mac/text/html/html-tagwriter-302.hqx; 240K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:44 -0700 From: jcr2@cornell.edu Subject: [*] John's WP Find Manager 1.2 This set of enhancements for WordPerfect 3x includes: *QuickFind - a smaller faster Find dialog that shows find direction in its title and doesn't stay on screen. *Find in All Open - search for text in all open documents. Includes Find Next in All Open and Find Previous in All Open. *Find Recent - a menu of the five most recent strings you've found, plus the Clipboard and any text you enter manually. Go back to any one easily. Includes Find Recent in All Open. *Find All - looks for every instance of text in a file. Makes a new document with the paragraphs containing that text. *Find Near - find any text that's in the same paragraph as some other text. New in this version: Find Near, and a faster Find All. Free. May be included on AMUG, Info-Mac and UMich CD's. John Rethorst [Archived as /info-mac/text/wp/johns-wp-find-manager-12.hqx; 30K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:06:07 -0700 From: jxj24@po.cwru.edu Subject: [*] Jon's OS 8.5 mods Ready to start messing around with OS 8.5 yet? Good. How about adding some useful command keys to the Finder? Or maybe a more interesting Trash icon? This is a collection of simple ResEdit resources that you can use to modify tour System, System Resources and Finder files. All the usual warnings about ResEdit apply. Perhaps I'll actually write a patch application later on... These are free, because who would pay for them? There is more goofy crap like this at: if you care. jon [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/jons-85-mods.hqx; 67K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:06 -0700 From: kurt.erben@magnet.at Subject: [*] Kurti's Kool Ikons 2.0 Hello, enclosed my new icon-set. Hope you like it. Please put it on your server and/or CD. Thank you, Kurt [Archived as /info-mac/gui/icon/kurtis-kool-ikons-20.hqx; 35K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:50 -0700 From: tbarrett@thermotrex.com Subject: [*] LibraryCataloger1.1.0 tracks books and articles Library Cataloger is an application to help you keep track of your personal library, and to help you create bibliographies for papers, reports, and other documents which include references. Library Cataloger requires system 7 or higher and both a PowerPC native and a non-PowerPC application is included. Only approximately 2 MB of free memory are required and approximately the same amount of hard disk space is needed. No Floating-point unit is required. This an application which I created to fill a need of my own. I consistently find myself forgetting which papers I have photocopies of. Also, just like everyone else who has to make bibliographies for papers, I hate having to go through my papers to get all the information required to complete the bibliographic entries. This application will help you keep track of the books and papers you have, and it will help you make bibliographies when you need them by exporting bibliographic data in plain text or LaTex format. Version 1.1 is a major upgrade to earlier versions. It has numerous bug fixes which make it much more stable. The user interface has been significantly redesigned to make it easier to use. You may now store more information about a book or paper, you may now add custom categories and types, and you can now also export to Rich Text Format (RTF). Todd Barrett 10690 Arbor Heights Lane San Diego CA 92121 tbarrett@kagi.com [Archived as /info-mac/data/library-cataloger-110.hqx; 636K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:57 -0700 From: bgrubb@zianet.com Subject: [*] Mac-FTP-list, Version 4.4.3 From: BruceG6069@aol.com (Bruce Grubb) This is the latest edition (Nov 1, 1998) of the Mac-FTP-list and should replace version 4.4.2. The Mac-FTP-list lists over 200 mac anonymous ftp sites (some with notes), over 110 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 archive contains both the text and html versions of the Mac-FTP-list. To insure 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: Introduction changes; Added sites/URLs: http://macreviewzone.com/; http://www.macplanet.net/; http://www.webintosh.com/index.shtml; Defunct sites/URLs: None; [Archived as /info-mac/comm/info/mac-ftp-list-443.hqx; 79K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:59 -0700 From: david@theresistance.net Subject: [*] MacBattleChat 1.0 This is a chat client and "bot" for the Macintosh to use with Blizzard's free battle.net online service. Battle.net is the meeting area for players of Diablo and Starcraft. With this program you can chat with people who are in the game. It features user lists, customizable preferences, and more. MacBattleChat also has a unique "bot" mode, making it the only Macintosh "bot" for battle.net. What this means is that the "bot" can watch the conversation and interject comments or answers based on your specifications. It is easy to use and very powerful. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/macbattle-chat-10.hqx; 874K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:08 -0700 From: fpichler@datanetworks.ch Subject: [*] MODPlayer 1.1.2 MODPlayer 1.1.2 is now FREE and ready for Mac OS X. It comes with the Navigation Services from Apple Computer. MODPlayer plays Amiga-MOD Files, OKT-, MIFF-Files and a few more. It has a nice and quick interface and comes with a new List Definition Procedure, that makes the little Player(220K in FAT) now stable. It runs on a 68K or PPC System with the System 7.5.5 or later. MODPlayer is avaible for download at: http://datanetworks.ch/~fpichler/download/download.html [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/modplayer-112.hqx; 133K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:53 -0700 From: cps@access.digex.net Subject: [*] MultiMode 1.2.0 MultiMode 1.2.0 is an application which allows your Macintosh to decode several different modes of non-voice communication often heard on shortwave radio. MultiMode allows you to decode and display morse code, RTTY, fax, and many other modes on your Mac, without any extra hardware! MultiMode now also allows you to send morse code. In the past, dedicated hardware, often costing hundreds or thousands of dollars, was necessary to demodulate and decode this transmissions. Today, you can use the processing power of your Macintosh to decode and display these modes, without any hardware. MultiMode decodes the following signals: Morse Code (CW) RTTY (Baudot) ASCII SITOR-A SITOR-B / FEC / NAVTEX WEATHER / SATELLITE FAX ACARS WWVB Time Decode DTMF Audio Spectrum Display to aid in properly tuning in stations Shareware: $25 - Web URL: http://www.access.digex.net/~cps Shortwave Radio, Spy Number Stations, Macintosh Software [Archived as /info-mac/comm/multimode.hqx; 415K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:48 -0700 From: pbl@colba.net Subject: [*] OTCFM68KGlue abstract OTCFM68KGlue is a library/code resource combination that allows applications or shared libraries executing in the CFM68K runtime environment to call Open Transport. It is designed for projects with the following requirements: - The project calls Open Transport. - The project is a shared library or an application that uses shared libraries, or must otherwise take advantage of the CFM runtime environment. - The project requires 68K support. - The project must run under versions of MacOS prior to 8.1. The library is designed for application-level code (i.e., applications or shared libraries). Also, note that it requires minor source code changes. Full source is included. [Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/otcfm-68k-glue.hqx; 281K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:19 -0700 From: marcb@dircon.co.uk Subject: [*] PictTrasher 1.2 PictTrasher is a small application that you can use to quickly browse through any image file you have. Decide which ones you want to keep and which ones you want to get rid of. A Trash button is provided and moves the file to the Trash. You can choose to empty it later. Yes, the name of the programme is somewhat misleading. This latest version add some minor features and is mainly for 8.5 compatibility. Marc [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/pict-trasher-12.hqx; 177K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:16 -0700 From: rossetantoine@bluewin.ch Subject: [*] PlayerPRO-5-Beta-PPC-Music-Software Pre-release version of PlayerPRO 5.0.0 for PowerMac (not for 68k Macs). NEW FEATURES IN ACTUAL VERSION (5.0.0 BETA): * Support 255 instruments * Support 64 samples per instruments * Support 254 channels (tracks) (actually limited to 99 for GUI reasons) * Support stereo samples * Support instrument panning enveloppes * Quicktime 3.0 support * New MADI format with panning and channels informations * New sound driver, simplified and better sound quality * MacOS 8.5 savvy (navigation manager, appearance manager) * Adapted to support new G3 and iMac computers * Export to the new MacOS music format (you'll need PlayerPRO Quicktime Extension) * More new features to come with next release... Sincerely, Antoine [Archived as /info-mac/gst/midi/player-pro-5-beta.hqx; 813K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:20 -0700 From: lindman@glunet.se Subject: [*] QPict 3.0 QPict is a powerful and easy to use graphics browser/viewer for Mac OS. It helps you to organize, find and view graphics on your hard disk, CD-ROM, the internet etc. You use QPict to organize your graphics in the same way you do in the Finder by using drag and drop. QPict is distributed as shareware, and is available from: http://www.glunet.se/qpict QPict 3.0 is an exciting new release that provides functionality to access, view and organize multimedia files on harddisks, CD-ROMs, local network or even on the Internet. What's New in QPict 3.0 ----------------------- Version 3.0 provides literally dozens of new features and enhancements. Here are just a few of the new capabilities of QPict 3.0: Supports all common graphic formats Fully Multithreaded Ultra fast performance Internet support Contextual menus Appearance Manager support Navigation Services support Tooltips [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/qpict-30.hqx; 2117K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:04 -0700 From: royerm@icanect.net Subject: [*] Rhapsody in Blue Kaleidoscope scheme Please post Rhapsody in Blue Kal. 2.0 scheme on your recent additions page. -Martha Royer -- **************************************************************** "If you have it, you don't need anything else, and if you don't have it, it doesn't matter what else you have." Sir James M. Barrie on Love http://members.icanect.net/~royerm [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/rhapsody-in-blue-for-kal.hqx; 264K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:09 -0700 From: Bernhard.Jenny@epfl.ch Subject: [*] SoundRecorder 1.0 Name: SoundRecorder 1.0 Author: Bernhard Jenny email: Bernhard.Jenny@epfl.ch License: Freeware Type: Application Requires: System 7.0 or higher Source Site: http://dgrwww.epfl.ch/~jenny/ Download Size: 140 KB Description: SoundRecorder records sounds directly onto your hard disk. This allows you to record sound of almost any length (until your hard disk is full). You can use SoundRecorder in the background. SoundRecorder writes the data in a temporary file. When you choose to save the sound, the temporary data is written to a final file. When QuickTime is installed, you can convert and compress the data. The final file can then be opened with MoviePlayer or any other sound editing software. You can control and adjust the sound level with two sliders. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/sound-recorder.hqx; 140K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:11 -0700 From: westbrook@kagi.com Subject: [*] Speak Text CM 1.1 What is Speak Text CM? Have you ever wanted your computer to read your e-mail to you? Have you noticed that reading a paper out loud helps to find mistakes? Speak Text CM will speak the selected text in any program. Speak Text CM and Speak Text Engine are not INITs, but are a Contextual Menu plugin and an application, respectively, so they should not cause any conflicts. PPC Macintosh Requires 8.0 or newer. Changes in Speak Text CM 1.1 Added Speak Text Engine to speak text asynchronously, and to allow large voices in all applications -- Paul Westbrook westbrook@kagi.com [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/speak-text-cm-11.hqx; 86K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:33 -0700 From: kdolenc@hotmail.com Subject: [*] StoryProject 4.0.1 [fiction writing outliner] StoryProject is a professional story development tool for writers of novels, plays, and screenplays. Using events, threading, and spotlighting it offers the non-linear tools suited to development of story structure, while providing transparent access to the linear product of your work. StoryProject is shareware; full details are in its Read Me file. Improvements in version 4.0 include drag & drop in the main window, dynamic window resizing, list view and line numbering of events, file hyperlinking, new shortcuts, improved documentation, and more. Version 4.0.1 is an update fixing a problem that meant the program would not start under MacOS 8.5. Users of all previous versions should upgrade. System requirements: Apple Mac or Power Mac, 1.5MB free RAM, 3.5MB free disk space, System 7 or greater. Karl Dolenc -- Email: kdolenc@hotmail.com Website: http://www.kagi.com/kdolenc/storyproject/ [Archived as /info-mac/edu/storypro.hqx; 1597K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:42 -0700 From: Glenn@studio405.com Subject: [*] Text Cleaner Lite 1.5 Text Cleaner Lite 1.5 by Studio 405, Inc. Text Cleaner Lite is the free version of the commercial package Text Cleaner. Text Cleaner Lite provides correct typesetting marks and input error correction in one pass, eliminating the need for common search and replace routines. The 1.5 upgrade adds text preparation for the World-Wide Web by changing text characters with no direct HTML conversion to their web-safe counterparts. Summary of features: Removes multiple spaces, returns and tabs Creates curly or straight quotes Corrects foot and inch measurement marks Corrects apostrophes for year abbreviations Creates or removes en and em dashes Removes spaces before and after tabs, returns, hyphens and em dashes Creates or removes ligatures and ellipses Removes page breaks Removes email quote symbols Converts line breaks to wrapped text Performs all cleaning operations in the best possible sequence All operations are optional The full version of Text Cleaner includes additional features. To find out more about Text Cleaner and Text Cleaner Lite, go to: http://www.studio405.com/textcleaner/ System requirements: Text Cleaner requires a Mac OS compatible computer with 2 megabytes of free hard drive space, and operating system version 7.0 or higher with 2,000K of available RAM. [Archived as /info-mac/text/text-cleaner-lite-15.hqx; 1045K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:04:57 -0700 From: monde@sirius.com Subject: [*] Textureality One - Syn-Aesthetics of Sight & Touch Yet Another Texture Artist - Demitria Monde Thraam - offers up these clippings from her magic bag of tricks. All sorts of shapes, sizes and colours for your desktops and/or design works...from Eye-Bleeders to Mellow-Outed, and everything in between. Textureality clippings are ready-made for dragging into the Desktop Picture control panel that comes with Mac OS 8.0+. To use as web page backgrounds (or in an older desktop picture program like Decor) copy directly in Finder and paste into your favourite image editing program for saving as a .gif or .jpeg file. 3-D designers can save them as PICT files for use as surfaces for rendering 3-D objects. Texturealities are FREE of charge...as such lovingly-created things should be - but in this Kagi-happy era, often AREN'T...No Guilt Trippage here, this is not my style of Trip... :} -dmt [Archived as /info-mac/gui/txtr/textureality-1.hqx; 787K] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 21:00:00 -0800 From: TidBITS Editors Subject: [*] TidBITS#454/09-Nov-98 TidBITS#454/09-Nov-98 HyperCard may be cool, but is there a business case for bundling it for free with every Mac? Check out Adam's telling case studies of HyperCard's utility. RSI sufferers should read Andrew Laurence's review of the Kinesis Ergonomic Contoured Keyboard. We also look at Apple's new $30 per month iMac financing model, updates to Retrospect, the releases of BBEdit 5.0 and Web Confidential 1.1, a WebDoubler solution to the Sherlock proxy bug, and SyQuest's troubles. Topics: MailBITS/09-Nov-98 iMac Equals Three Pizzas Per Month Kinesis Ergonomic Contoured Keyboard The Business Case for HyperCard [Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-454.etx; 30K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:51 -0700 From: peter@troi.nl Subject: [*] Troi Graphics Plug-in 1.0 for FileMaker Pro Troi Automatisering announces the release of Troi Graphic Plug-in, for FileMaker Pro 4.0 both on Macintosh and Windows. What is Troi Graphic Plug-in 1.0 -------------------------------- This plug-in adds powerful graphics functions to FileMaker Pro 4.0: RGB Colors: With this function you can fill container fields in any RGB (red, green, blue combination) color you want. Screen Capture: Capture the state of the screen into a container field: You can capture the complete screen or specify which part of the screen you want. This is great for customer support. Make Thumbnails: If you have large images already in a FileMaker database there is no easy way to make small preview images. But with the Graphic plug-in you now can create small thumbnails, all within FileMaker! Ideal for speedy images in Web Publishing. We invite you to test drive this version and see what _you_ can do with it! Troi Graphic Plug-in is shareware and costs $49 per user. Details on developer licenses and multi-user discounts can be found on our web site. System Requirements ------------------- Any Mac or Windows machine that runs FileMaker Pro 4. or higher For more information, please read the enclosed Read Me file, or visit our Web site at: . Peter Baanen Troi Automatisering Vuurlaan 18 2408 NB Alphen a/d Rijn The Netherlands [Archived as /info-mac/data/troi-graph-plug-in-10.hqx; 325K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:55 -0700 From: mike@coffey.ml.org Subject: [*] Tropicalities 1.0 -- Download Monitor for Macintosh Tropicalities is a shareware program which monitors the files being downloaded on a dialup Internet account and shuts the computer down once they are fully transferred or an error occurs. It's a great addition for those who must pay for their access by the hour or people who leave their Mac on overnight to download. Tropicalities is compatible with all Internet software, including Netscape, IE, Anarchie and Hotline. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/tropicalities.hqx; 852K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:12 -0700 From: ecampbel@scf-fs.usc.edu Subject: [*] Ultra-Recorder241 Subject: Ultra Recorder 2.4.1 Ultra Recorder is the premier application to record, play, and convert sounds on the Macintosh. Try it today! Ultra Recorder utilizes the power of Apple's Macintosh and QuickTime to provide unparalleled sound conversion, DISK BASED recording, and playback. Ultra Recorder's easy to use interface allows the user to play, convert and record in a wide variety of sound formats. Ultra Recorder uses Apple's latest technologies including System 8's platinum appearance, Apple's Sound Manager 3.0 beyond, QuickTime 2.1 and beyond, Navigation Services, and can control the GAIN SETTINGS of your recording device. Ultra Recorder is $20 Shareware; the enclosed "Register" application and links to an online ordering web site make payment easy through Kagi Shareware. Ultra Recorder can record,play, convert, and compress sounds in the following formats: AIFF and AIFF-C Sound Files, SoundEdit Sound Files, Windows WAV Sound Files (up to 16-Bit), System 7 Sound Files, sound tracks in QuickTime movies, sound tracks on Compact Disks, UNIX u-law internet sound files, and sound resources inside applications and other files. EJ Campbell EJ Enterprises E-Mail: ejc3@kagi.com WWW: http://members.aol.com/EJC3 31 October, 1998 What's changed from 2.4 to 2.4.1? -- This is a minor update to fix all known bugs in the current release. -- Supports Apple's new Navigation Services (must either install Navigation Services or use Apple's System 8.5) -- Error messages are now modless -- Fixed bugs while converting and playing sounds -- Sun AU sound files now have the default suffix of: '.au' instead of '.au ' -- System 7 Sound Files are now correctly limited to 16 megabytes (an Apple imposed limit) -- Eliminated many memory leaks including one that would produce intermittent crashes while recording sounds. -- The links inside Ultra Recorder to its online registration form now work again. -- This is the MOST stable version of Ultra Recorder ever. Crashes should be a thing of the past! [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/ultra-recorder-241.hqx; 808K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:37 -0700 From: jaceki@kagi.com Subject: [*] V&N Lookup 1.3.5 - dictionary, spellchecker, word-translator 'V&N Lookup' is an easy-to-use program that puts dictionary-power at your fingertips. It makes use of the dictionaries for the application program 'Verbs&Nouns'. You can use 'V&N Lookup' while you are working with other text-based applications because it searches for any word that you copy to the clipboard. Depending on which modules you have, 'V&N Lookup' can locate similar words in several languages at the same time. It can check the spelling and translate passages of text word for word. The application 'V&N Lookup' is part of my 'Foreign Language Toolkit'. To try out the program you can download not-protected dictionaries and play with them. The examples of them are: ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/english-german-dict-11.hqx ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/english-spanish-dict-11.hqx ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/dictionary-of-computing-10.hqx ftp://ftp.pht.com/pub/mac/pht/e/english-dictionary.sit.hqx ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/italian-verbs-127.hqx ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/italian-nouns-11.hqx ftp://mirrors.aol.com//pub/info-mac/edu/lang/italian-spelling-11.hqx You can visit http://users.netmatters.co.uk/dandaforbes to find more information. Jacek Iwanski [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/verbs-and-nouns-lookup-135.hqx; 3319K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:34 -0700 From: jaceki@kagi.com Subject: [*] Verbs & Nouns 2.2.3 - foreign language learning Here is the new version of the 'Verbs & Nouns' application - 2.2.3 'Verbs & Nouns' is an application for practising inflection, translation and pronunciation at the level of single words. Features include the opportunity to do inflection exercises, and translation exercises in both directions; to record and play sound for single words; and to do exercises based on sound or pictures. The program keeps a record of exercises, and identifies the words that the student has difficulty with. Along with the program, you need a module for the target language concerned. The program can also be used as an authoring tool to write your own modules of inflected words for any language. A built-in 'inflection-generator' simplifies the addition of these words. A 'Find' feature allows the modules to be used as bilingual dictionaries. Ready-made modules are already available for certain languages. You can visit my home-page to get more information: http://users.netmatters.co.uk/dandaforbes Jacek Iwanski. [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/verbs-and-nouns-223.hqx; 1864K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:36 -0700 From: jaceki@kagi.com Subject: [*] Verbs & Nouns 2.2.4 - foreign language learning Here is the new version of the 'Verbs & Nouns' application - 2.2.4 'Verbs & Nouns' is an application for practising inflection, translation and pronunciation at the level of single words. Features include the opportunity to do inflection exercises, and translation exercises in both directions; to record and play sound for single words; and to do exercises based on sound or pictures. The program keeps a record of exercises, and identifies the words that the student has difficulty with. Along with the program, you need a module for the target language concerned. The program can also be used as an authoring tool to write your own modules of inflected words for any language. A built-in 'inflection-generator' simplifies the addition of these words. A 'Find' feature allows the modules to be used as bilingual dictionaries. Ready-made modules are already available for certain languages. You can visit my home-page to get more information: http://users.netmatters.co.uk/dandaforbes Jacek Iwanski. [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/verbs-and-nouns-224.hqx; 1867K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:06:01 -0700 From: dscott@whitecrest.com Subject: [*] WCCacheCleaner v1.8 - Fast Netscape Cache Utility WCCacheCleaner v1.8 deletes the cache files produced by Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator. Options for cleaning Global History, Netscape History and MagicCookie files are also available. Because it is not an AppleScript, WCCacheCleaner is extremely fast, deleting files at up to 295 files per second. Compatible with Netscape Navigator/Communicator versions 2.0 thru 4.5. Requires system 7.1 or greater. 68K and PowerPC versions. For more information and the WCCC FAQ, visit our web site at http://www.whitecrest.com [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/wccache-cleaner.hqx; 56K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:06:02 -0700 From: alco@xs4all.nl Subject: [*] Web Confidential 1.1 Where do you keep your confidential data? Like most people these days, you've probably got a growing number of user IDs, passwords, registration keys, PINs, serial numbers, and the like, stored in various places on your Mac or scribbled on miscellaneous pieces of paper around your home or office. When you stop and think about it, you probably have more of these pesky bits of information scattered about than you realize. Now there is a software program to manage passwords and the like: it is called Web Confidential. It uses an intuitive, easy-to-use cardfile metaphor which will enable even novice users to get up to speed in no time. Power users will find a large number of options to enable them to configure Web Confidential to meet their specific needs. Web Confidential offers 448-bit encryption. Web Confidential 1.1 is Mac OS 8.5-savvy and is available in English and Japanese. Web Confidential is $25 shareware. Web Confidential 1.0.2 is available in German and French. Updates to 1.1 will soon be available. Home Page: Contact: [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/web-confidential-11.hqx; 561K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 13 Nov 1998 16:05:27 -0700 From: ronne@hermes.bmc.uu.se Subject: [*] Xconq 7.2.2 Multi-Player Strategy Game The uploaded file xconq-722.hqx contains version 7.2.2 of Stan Shebs' multi-player strategy game Xconq, which is freely distributed under the GNU Public License. The game runs on 68K and PPC Macs, and requires System 7 or later. Xconq has basic support for networked games, but a single human player can also play against several sides run by the computer. A large number of game modules with scenarios ranging from the Peloponessian War to modern times are included. Moreover, a built-in game editor makes it easy to write new game modules using the GDL Game Design Language. For more information see the enclosed documents and the Xconq home page: www.cygnus.com/~shebs/xconq.html For those interested in taking part in Xconq development, complete sources for both the Unix and Mac versions are available at the above web site. [Archived as /info-mac/game/xconq-722.hqx; 2731K] -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************