Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #117 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Wed, 26 Jul 00 Volume 17 : Issue 117 Today's Topics: (C) one caveat about 8100 Newer upgrades (C) VirtualPC warning 6100 upgrade iinfo [*] Any Requests?: Voice-activated MP3 interface [*] Find In Files 2.1J - Japanese Version [*] Math Stars 4.1 [*] Sesame 2.2J - Japanese Version [*] SwitchBack 3.1J - Japanese Version [*] SwitchRes 2.4J - Japanese Version Greeting card programs Greeting Cards Info-Mac Digest V17 #115 KensingtonTurboRing Netting Two Macs? Upgrading from LCII to iMac DV X'd out Zip250 Icon 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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Not only that, but the bus of the PDS slot is not as wide as a true G4 making many of those Altivec functions useless since they still go through the narrow PDS connector. Granted places like http://www.midwestmac.com do offer Nubus specialty cards, none of them include the new standards of today. If you really want a G4 you can still get SCSI, and get all the new standards in a desktop G4, and a one year warranty to boot with an optional Applecare 2 year extension. And if you have a hardware related issue, Apple will make housecalls on desktop machines under warranty. So before you start investing in upgrade cards, just let the machine live till it dies, and save enough money to buy a new machine when that day comes. And SVGA comes standard on the new G4s so you can hook up cheaper displays, if you don't mind not having Colorsync access. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Come visit my mini Yahoo at. 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All links verified monthly: http://www.index-site.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 06:28:24 -0400 From: "John McGibney" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: 6100 upgrade iinfo > where can i find info on updating my performa 6115 to a newer operating system and whatever else i should update i already have a powerbook g3 so the performa would not be my main computer your recommendations are appreciated . I have a 6116 that has been upgraded to a 4 gig hard drive and system 8.6. Both work great. I also added a Sonnet Tech upgrade card (233 mhz G3). This also was a snap and a worthwile investment. I can play Unreal on it at a respectable frame rate with the original video card. John Mcgibney ------------------------------ Date: 26 Jul 2000 From: Greg Weston To: Subject: [*] Any Requests?: Voice-activated MP3 interface This small piece of shareware provides a speech controlled front-end to access your MP3 collection. You can freak out your co-workers or turn any PowerMac into a dedicated jukebox. Cool, small, and actively supported because I'm using it myself (on a 6100/66). Greg [Archived as /info-mac/gst/any-requests-11.hqx; 85 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 Jul 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] Find In Files 2.1J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the Find In Files package. With Find In Files you can searche inside files for text. Why would you use Find In Files? Here's an example: Suppose you have a bunch of HTML documents, and one or more of them has some information you need. You could open every one of the files and search them by hand, or use Find In Files to search for you. Simply enter some key words in the "Search For" text area, optionally enter the file search type, select the folder where the search begins, and click on Search. Find In Files returns with a list of files that contain the text, along with a text snippet. Apple's "Sherlock" provides similar functionality, but with Find In Files you don't need to go through the time consuming process of indexing and updating your disks. With Find In Files you can search inside any or all of your files at your own convenience! [Archived as /info-mac/disk/find-in-files-21-jp.hqx; 556 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 Jul 2000 From: MacMuse@aol.com To: Subject: [*] Math Stars 4.1 MacMuse Software, creator of Macintosh shareware programs for education, announces the release of Math Stars 4.1, the latest version of this popular program for practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. Students who answer 10 of 10 questions in a round within the allotted time earn a gold star in the Player Screen. After earning 10 gold stars, a student's name is placed in the Hall of Fame. Version 4.1 adds new user interface features for a modern look and feel that students will love. Option choices are now included on one screen making the program flexible and useful for a variety of age ranges. Improvements in features such as head-to-head competition and the Math Detective module, which challenges students to find factors and multiples within adjustable ranges of difficulty, make Math Stars 4.1 even more challenging and educational. Registered users range from elementary schools to high school math classes to interested parents. Time limits from 3 sec. to unlimited are available. The computer will select 2 random numbers for each problem or the lower number can be set for practicing specific facts. Users can select addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division functions or allow the computer to choose random functions for a challenging round. Problems can be displayed vertically or horizontally. The program includes sounds and colorful graphics. Online help is available by choosing 'Help' from the Apple Menu after launching the program. Shareware $10. Site License $70. Registration documents included with the program. Math Stars 4.1 is created with RealBASIC¿ >> System Requirements Macintosh PPC processor 13Ô Monitor (640x480) or larger System 7.6.1 or better 1.7 MB hard drive space 2 MB free RAM [Archived as /info-mac/edu/math-stars-41.hqx; 822 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 Jul 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] Sesame 2.2J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the Sesame package. Sesame is a simple but effective safety tool for your Macintosh or compatible computer. This application prevents unauthorized access by requesting a password whenever it is launched (for instance at startup). Security options will prevent a power user from inactivating Sesame at startup or forcing it to quit. And even if a snooper uses a System floppy disk to start up, Sesame will protect you: it can automatically hide the files of folders you have selected; without the right password, they will remain invisible. You can easily personalize the presentation of the password dialog with your own icon, picture or text, and Sesame even incorporates a secure screen saver, so that you can walk away from your Mac without having to shut it down first. And finally, a nice touch for site administrators: you can create an administrator password in addition to your individual password. Sesame comes with a detailed manual, and an installer program that will install everything for you. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/sesame-22-jp.hqx; 521 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 Jul 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] SwitchBack 3.1J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the SwitchBack package. "Synchronize your data with ease and confidence." This version of SwitchBack requires System 7.1 or later, MacOS 9.0.4 recommended. A 'Carbonized' version for MacOS X is nearing completion. What is SwitchBack? SwitchBack is a file synchronization and backup utility. SwitchBack makes it easy and safe to synchronize two disks, so that both contain your most recently updated documents. Simply choose two folders to compare, and SwitchBack does the rest, quickly and painlessly. The two folders can reside on the same or different disks, or on two computers connected by a network, or the Internet. You can ask SwitchBack to tell you in detail what it is doing, or let it go to work, only advising you when there's a problem. It has been designed principally for those people with two computers (especially desktop and PowerBook) who need to ensure that they have the most recent version of their documents available to them. New Features since version 3.0.1 Added intelligent assessment of time zone variance. Unaltered files will no longer be copied if the machines are in two different time zones No longer moves a file to the trash if it's busy Default document options If SwitchBack has already been registered, will ask the user if they want to use the same registration information Added preference option for new window at startup Changed Alias level menu to Off/First Level Only/All When run for the first time a dialog will ask if you want to turn on balloon help Now defaults to the most recently visited location in navigation dialog Changed preferences for after auto-start to after starting automatically, and bring finder to front to hide Fixed bug in after auto-start logic. If sleep unavailable, Do Nothing was being selected Activity log now correctly reports deleted files The help window is bigger Major interface enhancements, particularly with respect to functioning under OS 7.x Further work on Carbonization Documentation updated [Archived as /info-mac/disk/switch-back-31-jp.hqx; 373 K] ------------------------------ Date: 26 Jul 2000 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] SwitchRes 2.4J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the SwitchRes package. SwitchRes is a little utility that will allow you to switch the resolution of all your monitors. You can access to all the resolutions of all your displays in a simple, customizable menu. SwitchRes incorporates features from the Monitor Resolution, Monitor BitDepth, and Video Mirroring Control Strip Modules bundled with your system. You can use its menu in the Menu Bar, use its provided Control Strip Module, or click on the Finder Desktop with its Contextual Menu Plugin. SwitchRes has an extensive list of features: *You can show and use all available resolutions of your video card, not just those limited by your monitor. For example, 20 video modes are available on my PowerMac 7300 internal video board. Enjoy your Apple 15" monitor in 1024 x 768, or 640 x 480 in 120Hz ! *SwitchRes is totally configurable. You can define which resolutions are really accessible, and which will require a confirmation. × *You can also create display sets which will allow you to change the resolution and the depth of all your monitors with just one mouse click, or just one key. With this new version, you can add scripts to display sets. That gives SwitchRes the ability to launch a script with just one key, or when an application is launched... *You can assign a specific set to an application, so that every time you use this application, your Mac will automatically switch to your predefined resolutions. You will find this extremely useful for most games. × *You can save the position of the icons and the windows on your desktop, independently from one resolution to the other, unlike the Finder. The configuration is restored at startup. *You can script SwitchRes for resolutions and color depth changes. SwitchRes is even recordable: When SwitchRes is running, every resolution change is automatically recorded in the script editor [Archived as /info-mac/gui/switch-res-24-jp.hqx; 632 K] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:50:22 -0700 From: "Cyrus Roton" To: "info-mac letters" Subject: Greeting card programs Patty and Art Werschulz asked: > Does anybody know of any programs for making greeting cards, > such as birthday cards and the like? Yes. Usually, I make my own, using a draw or paint program, such as Canvas, Photoshop, or one of the many other available ones. But, then, I do have a large collection of pictures to paste in for the covers. I put the cover on the upper left quadrant and the text (rotated 180 degrees) into the lower right quadrant. Then I print and make a 4-way fold (if that's the right term for it). If you want ready-made templates and pictures, try Print Shop or Announcements (from Parsons). Both offer a variety of layouts and pictures. then, you can print and mail. Someone suggested using one of the on-line greeting card services. Usually, that involves picking a layout and specifying the text, then notifying the proposed recipient to go on-line and download the thing (view with web browser). Cute. But, of course the recipient has to have access to the internet. And, if the recipient wants a more permanent copy, he has to know how to save the thing and print it. To me, that's a bit like finding a card at a store, noting the identification number of the card, then sending the recipient the info so he can go to his local store and buy the same card for himself. Cyrus W. Roton MITA tech Chairman, Ridgecrest Apple User Group ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 08:26:36 -0500 From: "William D. Thompson" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: Greeting Cards For sending greeting cards that you can make up on your Mac, then attach to your e-mail, try: CoolCards V1.5 by Network Sound & Light. Don't remember now where I found it, but do a search on Info-Mac - it should be there. The demo version is somewhat limited as to what you can and can't do in terms of modifying your own cards, but it's a great deal of fun! memo ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:06:42 -1000 From: Angela Kahealani To: comp-sys-mac-digest@moderators.isc.org Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #115 > What do you have in mind regarding "whatever else i should update"? Are you talking > about s/w or h/w? Last week I replaced my 700 MB hard drive with a 2 GB unit. The > read/write arm on the old drive was beginning to stick occasionally. the largest > drive the 6116 can address is 2 GB and it's getting hard to find drives that small > these days!! My new drive (a Quantum) only cost $180 plus $75 to install. Actually, the 61xx limitation is 2GB per FILE and 2GB per VOLUME, but you can format a larger SCSI drive as multiple 2GB volumes, and use them. -- All information and transactions non-negotiable and private between the parties. Content Copyright 2000 Angela Kahealani. . For-pay Internet distributed processing: . Open a no-cost no-obligation real gold money account: . ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 09:46:31 -0400 From: CorpusCallosum To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: KensingtonTurboRing I am having trouble getting the Kensington Turbo-Ring to scroll in Netscape.It works fine in every other program and the finder.I have contacted tech support(E-Mail) and they say that it should work.They suggested re-installing the latest driver,(5.41)which I have done with no luck. I am using OS 8.5.1 on a B/W G3 ...Netscape4.7 any help would be welcomed. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 19:38:06 GMT From: Philippe Casgrain To: comp-sys-mac-digest@moderators.isc.org Subject: Netting Two Macs? Jim Emmons wrote: > OK, I surrender. I just bought a new PowerBook - the first >time I have owned two Macs at the same time - and I want to Ethernet >it to my old (beige) desktop G3/266. But I still want my desktop to >be able to use the modem to read Info-Mac. No problem. Plus, with IPNetRouter you will be able to use the Internet from both machines simultaneously. Don't attempt this until you have your network going, though! (see below...). > First question: What files do I need in my System Folder >(Extensions/Control Panels) to make the two Macs talk with each >other? How do I configure them to do the networking? A base install of these machines should have all the system components you need. You can verify it by opening the Appletalk control panel and selecting "Ethernet" in the pop-up menu. You will need additional hardware, though. Select one: (1) Inexpensive Buy a 10-base-T cross-over cable (ask your cable vendor). That should cost 5-10$ depending on the length. A cross-over cable is basically a two-port hub (see below). Pros: inexpensive Cons: Can't be expanded to add a third computer (friend, wife...). Also, you may have to re-select "Ethernet" in the AppleTalk control panel if both computers are not on simultaneously. (At least it is like that on older Macs which default to built-in Localtalk.) (2) Better (recommended) Buy a cheap 10-base-T hub, they run around 30-45$ for 4-5 ports. Then, use standard 10-base-T (*not* cross-over) cables to connect both computers to the hub. Pros: expandable, and since the hub is always on there is no need to re-select Ethernet if one of the computer is off or absent (e.g. Powerbook). Cons: moderately expensive; 10-base-T hub may be slower than your ethernet cards (see below). (3) Pro Same as (2) but you buy a 100Base-T hub or a 10/100 hub, or a switch. Don't do this if you have never tried networking before or are not sure if your cards a re 10 or 100 Base-T. You can always upgrade from (2) to (3) later on, since the cables can be the same (important if you run them into walls and stuff). Pros: fastest of all Cons: most expensive, a switch is around 100$ I think. Cables must be all 8 conductors for 100Base-T to work, so there are additional things to check and things that can go wrong. Be advised that your modem is waaaaay slower than 10BaseT (or even LocalTalk). Even if you upgrade to a cable modem or ADSL you will still be slower than 10Base-T so there really is no need for 100-Base-T now unless you do a lot of heavy-duty file sharing between the two computers (which most likely you are not). > Second question: How do I further configure/modify my >systems to allow them to use their modems while talking with each >other? Once your network is running, get IPNetRouter from www.sustworks.com (there is a free 21-day trial). Install on your desktop Mac, as per instructions on the site, and voila!. Of course I'm just a very satisfied customer. > Any help will be appreciated. This is turning out longer than I thought... Cheers, Philippe -- The above email address is valid ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 13:24:11 -0400 From: "Marlon Deason" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: Upgrading from LCII to iMac DV Matt- I think the iMac DV will be an excellent choice. You basically have three choices; good, better, best. This may get a little more complicated by the fact that Apple recently 'speed-bumped' (raised the processor speed of) the iMac DV. But the advice generally remains the same. The only thing good about the 'good' configuration is the price. Now available for $799, this machine has the least RAM, a CD-ROM, and no DVD-ROM and a 350mhz processor. Seeing that you are coming from an LCII, it looks like you like to get your money's worth from your machine. I would recommend the 'better' configuration. This will give you a DVD-ROM drive a larger HD, More RAM a faster processor and most importantly FireWire The 'best' configuration gives you a little more horsepower and HD space, but cost $200 more. I think that we are on the verge of seeing lots of software coming out on either DVD or multiple CDs. Why limit yourself? Both DVD and FireWire WILL be more important at some time in the future and it will cost you more to upgrade later, if it is even possible. You can probably find the previous 'better' configurations available for around $999. Although I love Apple, I don't recommend the AppleStore. I bought my iMac DV from there and it took positively ages to arrive. I bought my iBook from OutPost.com and had it in my hot little hands in two days with a better price than the Apple store and without paying shipping. As for USB, yes it is daisy chain-able. With the iMac you get two empty ports on the iMac and two empty ports on your keyboard. Allowing for mouse, keyboard, Zip and printer; you will have no free ports left. Also, keep in mind that peripherals which do not have a power plug, generally require a powered hub. The two ports in the keyboard are not considered a powered hub. BTW - I have the Epson 740i and think it is a great printer! I also sold my Zip drive and bought a CD-R which is absolutely awesome for... MP3's are a great way to listen to music while you work. Yes SoundJam is currently leading the polls. But why not try out a few. I have used the trial version of Audion, SoundJam, MusicMatch, MP3Rage and QuickTime Player. I find that QuickTime is the most handy and I use it 90% of the time. The only time I use anything else is when I set up Audion for a party or serious listening session (it has play lists and I like the different download-able faceplates). As for applications, both Netscape and Quicken came with my new iMac DV, so you are set in that respect. Eudora has a new version which works well. I have no idea about MarinerWrite. I would suggest getting friendly with AppleWorks. It is an excellent word processor and makes a bold attempt at being a graphics program, spreadsheet, database and presentation tool. My wife even used it to make and publish a quaint little cookbook last holiday season. There are also other packages; MS Office, Print Explosion and more than a few things from Corel. the only real bad news is HyperCard. I also use HyperCard and find that some stacks work amazingly well and others just completely give up the ghost. I am afraid it is a process of trial and error. The situation doesn't look to get any better in the future. Apple has no plans to update HyperCard for Mac OS X. Overall, I am stunned at what a good computer my iMac DV has turned out to be. I can't say I have ever used a computer which seemed so well built and thought out. Definitely a sound investment. -- Marlon marlond@earthlink.net ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 11:48:37 -0400 From: "A.W. Neef" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: X'd out Zip250 Icon In Info-Mac Digest V17 #114, 7/23/00, Peter Minter wrote: > Using USB Iomega 250 on an iMac Graphite, the start-up icon is > marked with a red cross during extension start-up. The drive, > however, is working as normal and is recognised as connected on > systm profile. Then, in Info-Mac Digest V17 #115, 7/24/00, Ken Laskey responded: > You have another extension that is acting as a device driver and > the Iomega driver is deferring to that. Likely, you have an > external hard drive or some such that has its own driver and > that is where the conflict occurs. I expect the Iomega device > will work fine under most circumstances but may act up in > others. For example, I have an Annubis driver and my Zip won't > recognize PC formatted disks unless I reboot without the Annubis > driver active. My experience: On my Performa-6205 (System 7.5.3), I find the same action Peter does. But I discovered that the Zip-250 Icon is X'd out on startup ONLY with a disk in that drive at startup. With the drive empty, the Icon appears normally. Either way, I have no problems accessing my Zip-250. Bill Neef Grass Lake, MI, USA -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************