Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #42 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest 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 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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Info-Mac volunteers include Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, Shawn Bunn, Christopher Li, Patrik Montgomery, Ed Chambers, and Chris Pepper. America Online donated the main Info-Mac machine . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V17 #42" ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:11:47 -0500 From: "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 -- Check out over 700 internet sites updated monthly at: http://www.index-site.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:13:01 -0800 From: Mark Allen 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 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:46:47 -0800 From: Paul Brians 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 ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: Joe Hammons 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: David Palmer 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: "Naoto Osato" 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: Roy Schulze 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: Erich Rast 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 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: John Rethorst 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: Jean-Claude Jesior 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: John Nairn 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 with any comments or questions. The home page for GEDitCOM is at . [Archived as /info-mac/data/gedit-com-251.hqx; 1274 K] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: Vincent Jalby 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] ------------------------------ 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: John Elemans 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] ------------------------------ Date: 9 Mar 2000 From: "Paul Causey" 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: "Michael F. Kamprath" 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] ------------------------------ 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: "David C. Oshel" 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: stefan schramm 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] ------------------------------ Date: 9 Mar 2000 From: DXoft Technical Support Subject: [*] Software & Hardware Tracker 3.3.6 Software & Hardware Tracker 3.3.6 by DXoft 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 . 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: Chris Smolinski 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 - 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] ------------------------------ Date: 8 Mar 2000 From: rich 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. [Archived as /info-mac/data/stamp-saver-10.hqx; 844 K] ------------------------------ Date: 8 Mar 2000 From: Hugh Kawahara 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] ------------------------------ Date: 7 Mar 2000 From: "Oscar van Vlijmen" 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] ------------------------------ Date: 9 Mar 2000 From: Edwin Buehler 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] ------------------------------ Date: 9 Mar 2000 From: Edwin Buehler 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] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2000 23:18:55 +0900 From: "Kumeda's" 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 ------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 22:00:47 -0500 From: "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 -- Check out over 700 internet sites updated monthly at: http://www.index-site.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 17:10:37 -0500 From: William Conable 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 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:46:28 -0500 From: wayne ingalls 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 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 16:59:16 -0500 From: Subject: suggest on this please Hi all, Please suggest a compiler to compile my JAVA programs under Macintosh Environment. Thanks, Prash. af7757@wayne.edu ------------------------------ 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 Screenshots are visible at Its support section is located at Press material is available at 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. -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************