Abstracts from files in info-mac/per/chat as of Sun 13 Mar 2005 #### TEXT mac-chat-090-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@crash.cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#090/22-Sep-95 Mac*Chat#090/22-Sep-95 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac users who are production-oriented professionals. Other Mac users may find many, many items of interest as well. I'd enjoy hearing your feedback and suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the massive numbers of messages I get every day, I can't guarantee a personal reply. Tony Lindsey, . Mac*Chat may be copied freely, provided that all copies are left intact and unedited. Financial donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the #### TEXT mac-chat-091-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@crash.cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#091/29-Sep-95 Mac*Chat#091/29-Sep-95 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac users who are production-oriented professionals. Other Mac users may find many, many items of interest as well. I'd enjoy hearing your feedback and suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the massive numbers of messages I get every day, I can't guarantee a personal reply. Tony Lindsey, . Mac*Chat may be copied freely, provided that all copies are left intact and unedited. Financial donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the #### TEXT mac-chat-092-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@crash.cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#092/10-Oct-95 Mac*Chat#092/10-Oct-95 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac users who are production-oriented professionals. Other Mac users may find many, many items of interest as well. I'd enjoy hearing your feedback and suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the massive numbers of messages I get every day, I can't guarantee a personal reply. Tony Lindsey, . Mac*Chat may be copied freely, provided that all copies are left intact and unedited. Financial donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the #### TEXT mac-chat-093-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#093/20-Oct-95 Mac*Chat#093/20-Oct-95 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac users who are production-oriented professionals. Other Mac users may find many, many items of interest as well. I'd enjoy hearing your feedback and suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the massive numbers of messages I get every day, I can't guarantee a personal reply. Tony Lindsey, . 3401-A55 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116-2429 Mac*Chat may be copied freely, provided that all copies are left intact and unedited. #### TEXT mac-chat-094-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#094/30-Oct-95 Mac*Chat#094/30-Oct-95 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac users who are production-oriented professionals. Other Mac users may find many, many items of interest as well. I'd enjoy hearing your feedback and suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the massive numbers of messages I get every day, I can't guarantee a personal reply. Tony Lindsey, . 3401-A55 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116-2429 Mac*Chat may be copied freely, provided that all copies are left intact and unedited. #### TEXT mac-chat-095-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#095/07-Nov-95 Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter biased toward Mac users who are production-oriented professionals. Other Mac users may find many, many items of interest as well. I'd enjoy hearing your feedback and suggestions. Unfortunately, due to the massive numbers of messages I get every day, I can't guarantee a personal reply. Tony Lindsey, . 3401-A55 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116-2429 Mac*Chat may be copied freely, provided that all copies are left intact and unedited. Financial donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the costs of putting-out one of the fastest-growing newsletters #### TEXT mac-chat-096-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#096/15-Nov-95 Mac*Chat#096/15-Nov-95 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription and how to contribute donations to keep Mac*Chat thriving. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Topics: Highlights Of This Issue Editor's Notes Power Computing (And Radius) Clone Feedback Tracking-Down Laser Printer Cartridges #### BINHEX mac-chat-097-etx.hqx **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#097/21-Nov-95 Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription and how to contribute donations to keep Mac*Chat thriving. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Topics: Highlights Of This Issue Editor's Notes Let Me Introduce Myself, Part One Terryific Tips - Easter In The Fall Review: Carpetbag/Laserpath Searching For Software CPU Doubler AOL Vs. Local Service Providers - Questions AOL Vs. Local Service Providers - Answers, Part One Goodie Alert! Technical Section Starts... Here Making The 9500 Work With TCP/IP, Part Two - Thumbs-Up On Open Transport Apple's Software Updates Mailing List A Question About Open Transport Modem Strings Legalisms Free Subscriptions To This Newsletter #### BINHEX mac-chat-098-etx.hqx **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#098/07-Dec-95 Topics: Highlights Of This Issue Editor's Notes Let Me Introduce Myself, Part Two - My Business Easter Eggs ClarisWorks Updater AOL Vs. Local Service Providers - Answers, Part Two AOL's Browser Gossip Vertical Monitors On The Performa 636 Scans On The Cheap - Konica's PC Pictureshow Credit Cards On The Internet Technical Section Starts... Here Open Transport And TechTool 1.09 Legalisms Free Subscriptions To This Newsletter #### TEXT mac-chat-099-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#099/18-Dec-95 Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription and how to contribute donations to keep Mac*Chat thriving. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I mention the old American cars I'm restoring, we learn all about the Mac Consultants Conference directly after the MacWorld Expo, I conclude the topic of transferring binary files between AOL and the Internet, we learn about AOL's new help section, we learn that tall, full-page monitors DO work with just about any Mac, we get news about more hidden goodies inside Mac programs, plus #### BINHEX mac-chat-100-etx.hqx **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#100/08-Jan-96 Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription and how to contribute donations to keep Mac*Chat thriving. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue Terry Wilson shares one of her wonderful articles - discussing the Web for beginners, we discuss the best ways to get ammo against Anti-Mac Bigots without being overwhelmed, we find out that MacUser Magazine has some great Web sites to visit, I mention one of my favorite non-Mac tools, we learn more about computer images from film, we ask how to transfer ancient data to the Mac, I announce the upcoming tell-all file that will explain how to get the best usage from Mac*Chat, we ask for reviews of excellent games, we learn how to get the best-possible information about the secrets of America Online, and an Internet user explains why AOL is relevant compared to local Internet providers. Topics: Highlights Of This Issue Drawing An Analogy - A Web Page Is Like Music Editor's Notes MacWay EvangeList Updates - Lightening Your Mail-Traffic Tony's Reply - MacWay EvangeList Is Valuable Questions From Tony's Clients More About Images On Diskettes Converting From Smith Corona Disks? Upcoming Mac*Chat FAQ File The Value Of Games More About AOL's Frequently Asked Questions Section Praise For America Online Legalisms Free Subscriptions To This Newsletter #### TEXT mac-chat-101-etx.txt **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#101/23-Jan-96 Mac*Chat#101/23-Jan-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription and how to contribute donations to keep Mac*Chat thriving. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I talk about the trip I made to San Francisco for the MacWorld Expo and the Macintosh Consultants Network Conference, I tell where to get really good deals on slightly-obsolete Mac hardware, #### BINHEX mac-chat-102-etx.hqx **** From: xxltony@cts.com (Tony Lindsey) Subject: Mac*Chat#102/01-Feb-96 Highlights Of This Issue I announce the coming flood of Mac*Chat issues, ask for help in widening Mac*Chat's readership, praise what I've seen so far of the DayStar Mac clones, mention how to find out more about the first narrow-focus software designed to help people who manage groups of creative folks, and ask for feedback about a software utility that greatly speeds-up transfer of large files over local networks, Fred Rask tells us about a great source for reference materials on the Web, I tell folks how to find a solid Mac Consultant, Gordon Charlton tells how to delight your child, I reveal the new Primus web-site, the flood of PowerBook tips starts to arrive, we learn how to get help on downloading files from the Internet through plain-old e-mail, and I throw up my hands in despair over tracking-down dependable Internet Service Providers to recommend. Topics: Highlights Of This Issue Editor's Notes Mac*Chat Readership Drive A Correction, And Tip #1 For Graphics Professionals Tip #2 For Graphics Professionals - Job Order Vertical Software Tip #3 For Graphics Professionals - Runshare Question Magazines On The Web Finding A Good Consultant Something Silly And Fun For Your Mac Primus CD Web Page Powerbook Tips And Treats, Part One Technical Section Starts... Here Finding Goodies Mentioned In Mac*Chat Via E-Mail, Part Two I'M Out Of My League! - (Shopping For An Internet Service Provider) Legalisms Free Subscriptions To This Newsletter #### TEXT mac-chat-103-etx.txt **** Mac*Chat#103/21-Feb-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. How to contribute financial donations to Mac*Chat: Donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the costs of putting-out one of the fastest-growing newsletters on earth. Checks may be mailed to Tony Lindsey, 3401-A55 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2429, or for info on electronic funds-transfers, send e-mail to and put the word "Donations" into the Subject line. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Topics: Highlights Of This Issue Editor's Notes Mac*Chat Back-Issues On AOL Retrospect Remote 3.0 #### TEXT mac-chat-104-etx.txt **** Mac*Chat#104/29-Feb-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. How to contribute financial donations to Mac*Chat: Donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the costs of putting-out one of the fastest-growing newsletters on earth. Checks may be mailed to Tony Lindsey, 3401-A55 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2429, or for info on electronic funds-transfers, send e-mail to and put the word "Donations" into the Subject line. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. #### TEXT mac-chat-105-etx.txt **** From: Tony Lindsey Subject: Mac*Chat#106 Mac*Chat#105/07-Mar-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. How to contribute financial donations to Mac*Chat: Donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the costs of putting-out one of the fastest-growing newsletters on earth. Checks may be mailed to Tony Lindsey, 3401-A55 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2429, or for info on electronic funds-transfers, send e-mail to and put the word "Donations" #### TEXT mac-chat-106-etx.txt **** From: Tony Lindsey Subject: Mac*Chat#106 Mac*Chat#106/08-Mar-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. How to contribute financial donations to Mac*Chat: Donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the costs of putting-out one of the fastest-growing newsletters on earth. Checks may be mailed to Tony Lindsey, 3401-A55 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2429, or for info on electronic funds-transfers, send e-mail to and put the word "Donations" #### TEXT mac-chat-107-etx.txt **** From: Tony Lindsey, xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#107/21-Mar-96 Mac*Chat#107/21-Mar-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. How to contribute financial donations to Mac*Chat: Donations are gratefully accepted, to help defray the costs of putting-out one of the fastest-growing newsletters on earth. Checks may be mailed to Tony Lindsey, 3401-A55 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116-2429, or for info on electronic funds-transfers, send e-mail to and put the word "Donations" #### TEXT mac-chat-108-etx.txt **** From: (Tony Lindsey) xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#108/10-May-96 Mac*Chat#108/10-May-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I explain the new commercial-based system for Mac*Chat, advise folks to upgrade to System 7.5.3, recommend upgrading America Online's software to 2.7, mention AOL's new optional pricing #### TEXT mac-chat-110-etx.txt **** From: (Tony Lindsey) xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#110/24-May-96 Mac*Chat#110/24-May-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I ask for help in tracking-down toxic font suitcases, warn readers to proceed carefully before loading the utilities that readers rave about in the following section, I praise the Apple #### TEXT mac-chat-111-etx.txt **** From: (Tony Lindsey) xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#111/01-Jun-96 Mac*Chat#111/01-Jun-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ We begin the topic of Internet-based Chatting programs, we learn about several very useful utilities, Epson Pro XL color-printer users leap to defend their printers, Ken Dunnington tells us #### TEXT mac-chat-112-etx.txt **** From: (Tony Lindsey) xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#112/14-Jun-96 Mac*Chat#112/14-Jun-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I mention my new web-page address, ask for the best current way to manage hotlists without breaking stride, readers alert us to good places to shop for disks, search for Mac-related vendors, #### TEXT mac-chat-113-etx.txt **** From: (Tony Lindsey) xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#113/20-Jun-96 Mac*Chat#113/20-Jun-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I ask for humorous stories and jokes, QuickTime VR sites, and hard-disk-recovery techs, readers recommend tools of use to Mac techs, we wind up discussion of inexpensive color printers, Tara #### TEXT mac-chat-114-etx.txt **** From: Tony Lindsey, xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#114/16-Jul-96 Mac*Chat#114/16-Jul-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I estimate how many people are reading Mac*Chat, ask how to run a small online discussion-list, Keith Gillespie shares some good sources for online humor, I share some tips about RAM prices and #### TEXT mac-chat-115-etx.txt **** From: Tony Lindsey, xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#115/26-Jul-96 Mac*Chat#115/26-Jul-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I reveal how I accomplished my dream of running my own small, narrow-focus newsletter, Terry Wilson shares her Photoshop tips, we continue our discussion of the wonderfully low RAM prices and #### TEXT mac-chat-116-etx.txt **** From: Tony Lindsey, xxltony@cts.com Subject: Mac*Chat#116/16-Aug-9 Mac*Chat#116/16-Aug-96 ====================== Welcome to Mac*Chat, the weekly electronic newsletter for everyone interested in using a Macintosh computer professionally, no matter what their situation or profession. See the end of this file for further information, including how to get a free subscription. Any [comments in brackets] are by Tony Lindsey. Highlights Of This Issue ------------------------ I talk about why I like to use QuicKeys, Patrick Henebry gets an online job, I ask about Jaz drives, AOL 2.7, and PCI Pentium cards, we learn of a new service for online Mac users, Kelli