Subject: Info-Mac Digest V15 #186 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Sun, 31 Aug 97 Volume 15 : Issue 186 Today's Topics: [*] Akua Icon Fix [*] AnselSkis [*] Baby Games 1.1 [*] BatteryAmnesia 1.5.2 [*] Bionica Alert Sound (16-bit/44.1kHz) [*] Bumbler Bee-Luxe Demo 1.0.0 [*] CalendarNote.fp3 v 1.2 for FileMaker Pro 3.0 [*] ClickTyper - for people who can't use a keyboard [*] clut-maker-11.sit [*] CMTools 2.2 [*] Deskpop 1.0b6 [*] DivvyUP v1.2.2 [*] EZ 2Do's - Easy task Management for FMP3 [*] File Buddy 4.2.2 [*] File-Identifiers 970826 [*] Find_icon 3.0.1 (C code for finding icon suites) [*] Frame30 v1.1 [*] freebytes-12.hqx [*] iNES Nintendo emulator update [*] J.A.C.C (Just Another Classic Calendar) [*] KG's Desktop Pictures #3 [*] Mac Mesa 2.4 - Free 3D graphics library, with OpenGL API. [*] Mac OS 8 Views Setter [*] MacHelp Ezine Volume 3 [*] MacHelp Newbie Archive [*] MagicalKeys 1.3.4 [*] MrCatsQuest143 [*] MS splash screens [*] NameBatch.fp3 v 1.4 for collecting name, address, picture, etc. [*] Open with Process..." CMM plugin [*] OT/PPP Toggle 2.2.1 [*] Polywog [*] Power64 1.5b, a Commodore 64 emulator [*] QuakeDEMO.sit [*] Quizmaker Pro 3.01 [*] Random Desktop Picture v1.0 [*] ScenarioMaker 3D, developer release 7 [*] scriptable-checkers-1.0 [*] ShatterBat 1.1 -- great 3D game! [*] Sloop 68K 1.0.2 - D [*] Sloop 68K 1.0.2v2 - SE [*] Sloop PPC 1.0.2v2 - SE [*] StrList4 [*] Uptime 1.0.1 - Shows uptime for your Mac [*] Yank 1.3.1v3J - Japanese Version The Info-Mac Network operates by the volunteer efforts of: Gordon Watts, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Mike O'Bryan, Michael Bean, Matt Bauer, Liam Breck The Info-Mac Archive is available at 50 public and private sites around the world. 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We'd also like to thank AOL, who has supplied the hardware the main info-mac machine runs on. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V15 #186" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:03 -0700 From: akua@bluewin.ch Subject: [*] Akua Icon Fix IconFix forces the icons of files dropped onto it into the Finder's Desktop Database. Use this when you want to avoid rebuilding your whole desktop just to get an icon to show up. You may have to wait until the next restart until the icon actually shows. Details The bundles of any file that has one are reentered into the =46inder's database. The "Initted" flag is turned off for any files that have a bundle ('BNDL' resource). Contact address: AKUA Interactive Media, Inc. Gr=FCtrain 4b CH-8805 Richterswil (Zurich) Switzerland Internet: akua@bluewin.ch [Archived as /info-mac/dev/icon-fix-10.hqx; 15K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:29 -0700 From: cweiler@outlawnet.com Subject: [*] AnselSkis AnselSkis is a Hypercard stack that displays some of Ansel Adams rare Yosemite pictures from the 1930's. Text includes some background history of Adams work at Yosemite. [Archived as /info-mac/art/ansel-skis-hc.hqx; 603K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:50 -0700 From: dstoll@atlcom.net Subject: [*] Baby Games 1.1 Baby Games 1.1 Baby Games is the perfect computer introduction for children aged 18 months to 4 years. The program helps young children learn to recognize the alphabet, numbers 1-20, basic geometric shapes, colors, and animals with accompanying sounds. Baby Games is non-competitive and encouraging as well as fun to play and educational. The program makes it fun and easy for the young child to interact with the computer while engaged in learning. This updated version places all sounds in a separate DATA file for easy customization. Other minor cosmetic and sound improvements have also been made. A time limited fully functional copy of the program is now available for download. Pricing $15. Danny Stoll Http://www.cyserv.com/dstoll/index [Archived as /info-mac/edu/yng/baby-games-11.hqx; 4226K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:15 -0700 From: jbkezer@ix.netcom.com Subject: [*] BatteryAmnesia 1.5.2 BatteryAmnesia 1.5.2 for PowerBooks Author's email address: jbkezer@kagi.com BatteryAmnesia is a utility for any PowerBook that uses a nickel-cadmium (NiCad) or nickel-hydride (NiMH) battery. Over time, these batteries are susceptible to a "memory effect", which can reduce their battery capacity. The memory effect can be cured by fully discharging the battery before recharging it. BatteryAmnesia provides a safe, fast and automatic way to deep discharge your PowerBook's battery. BatteryAmnesia bypasses the low battery warning dialogs, and prevents the "soft" sleep brought on by those dialogs. Instead, BatteryAmnesia will run your PowerBook's battery down until the "hard" hardware shutdown occurs, which is at a lower voltage. This provides the best discharge possible without an expensive external battery conditioner. Version 1.5.2 contains the following enhancements: - Fixes Mac OS 8 compatibility bug. Shareware; $10 registration fee suggested. See enclosed docs for more information. It can be downloaded from (http://members.aol.com/jbkezer/shareware.html). Jeremy's home page: http://members.aol.com/jbkezer/ Macintosh shareware: http://members.aol.com/jbkezer/shareware.html [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/battery-amnesia-152.hqx; 200K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:33 -0700 From: email@clixsounds.com Subject: [*] Bionica Alert Sound (16-bit/44.1kHz) "Bionica Alert Beep" Turn your audible alert into a highly mechanical stereo sound that adds a new dimension to your Mac's aural presence. The "Bionica" alert sound is a hi-fidelity sample of a micro-mechanic motor that quickly clicks and spins between your stereo speakers. The "Bionica" alert beep is available in both 16-bit/44.1kHz and 8-bit/22.5kHz versions and can be downloaded here or at the Clixsounds web site along with tons of other free Mac sounds at: This file is freeware and may be redistributed freely providing it is unaltered and includes the accompanying document. Note that a portion of this archive is information concerning Clixsounds products and services. Contact Information: Internet: email@clixsounds.com Support: support@clixsounds.com Sales: sales@clixsounds.com America Online: CLIXSOUNDS World Wide Web: http://www.clixsounds.com/ [Archived as /info-mac/art/snd/16-bionica.hqx; 313K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:43 -0700 From: jhague@dadgum.com Subject: [*] Bumbler Bee-Luxe Demo 1.0.0 Another busy day collecting pollen and making honey when--ATTACK! Marauding insects swarm into your hive, and it's up to you to defend it from crazed bees, hornets, spiders, armored beetles, and hoards of other crawling and flying invaders. The survival of the hive is in your hands! FEATURES OF BUMBLER BEE-LUXE INCLUDE: * Over a dozen types of attacking insects, from the realistic to the outrageous: huge centipedes, moths that catch fire and burn, deadly hornets, mysterious glowing orbs, marching ants, robotic bees, and lots more. * Absolutely top-notch graphics. The visuals in Bumbler Classic drew raves, and now they're even better. * Stereo sound with real-time panning for a truly immersive experience. * Finely tuned and addictive gameplay. * Plays at a blazing 60 frames per second for silky smooth animation. * Catchy, custom-composed theme music. * Unlimited wild and varied levels, including choreographed bonus rounds and specialty swarms. * A screen-saver mode to let you show off your Mac. Bumbler Bee-Luxe requires a Power Macintosh. [Archived as /info-mac/game/com/bumbler-bee-luxe-demo-100.hqx; 1373K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:08 -0700 From: nchamnon@ratree.psu.ac.th Subject: [*] CalendarNote.fp3 v 1.2 for FileMaker Pro 3.0 CalendarNote is a FileMaker Pro (3.X) database for desktop calendar and daily note collections. It is very simple, fast and easy to use. You can generate new month or year calendar. Some more functions were added to this updated file. The date format in this version can be used as system format. This file can be distributed by puting on CD-ROM or other medias. If you have any question about this file, please mail to me at "nchamnon@ratree.psu.ac.th". Chamnong. [Archived as /info-mac/data/calendar-note-12.hqx; 64K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:38 -0700 From: ivan@kagi.com Subject: [*] ClickTyper - for people who can't use a keyboard ClickTyper is an innovative application program intended for people who can't use a keyboard. It gives you the freedom to write with your computer. You don't even have to move the mouse - you can edit text and use the other features of the program just by pressing the button of the mouse. ClickTyper allows you to browse existing text, print it, get the computer to read it aloud to you, or export it as a text file. The program also provides audio feedback to help you keep track of what is happening. ClickTyper requires: Mac OS version 7.1 or higher and a minimum of 2400K of available memory (RAM). ClickTyper is shareware, if you use it for more than a week or two, please register your copy. Once you have registered, you are considered registered for all future versions of ClickTyper, so you do not need to pay any additional fees when you upgrade to a new version. ClickTyper cannot be sold, either by itself or in combination with any other product, without the author's express written permission. ClickTyper can be freely distributed, either online or on CD-ROM shareware collections without restrictions, provided that the original package is included. Thanks and have a great day! Ivan Gobbo ClickTyper Team [Archived as /info-mac/app/click-typer-10-hc.hqx; 1636K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:58 -0700 From: sato@het02.ph.tsukuba.ac.jp Subject: [*] clut-maker-11.sit CLUT Maker is an editor for the 8bit 'clut' resource. You can edit Color Look Up Table (CLUT) graphically with some effects. This version of this application has got a new interface and significant improvement of execution speed. Sincerely, Junzo Sato 8/8/97 email: sato@het02.ph.tsukuba.ac.jp [Archived as /info-mac/dev/clut-maker-11.hqx; 627K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:16 -0700 From: edlm10@pobox.com Subject: [*] CMTools 2.2 CMTools is a plug-in that extends the Contextual Menu of Mac OS 8. In programs that support the Contextual Menu, such as the Finder, it provides the following functions: - Launch for applications, files and folders - Create aliases directly in your preferred folders. - Decompress files. - Compress any items (documents, folders, applications, etc...). - Copy files and folders. - Move files and folders. - Change the creator and type codes of files. - Open files directly with your preferred applications. - Access the Application Menu via the Contextual Menu You organize the menus as it suits you, by creating and organizing files and aliases in a special folder in the Finder. New features and improvements: - Access to the Application Menu in the Contextual Menu - Items in the Open Using folder display only if they can open the selection - Numeric prefixes on folder names are not displayed in the corresponding menu. - Menu separator implementation (in CMTools configuration folder). -- Eric de la Musse Author of CMTools [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/cm-tools-22.hqx; 148K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:17 -0700 From: roov@pitango.com Subject: [*] Deskpop 1.0b6 What does "Deskpop" do? Deskpop is a Control Strip module which lists all volumes, folders and files currently on the Mac's desktop. This is especially useful for the (hopefully short) time the desktop is cluttered. Folders are displayed with the underline style. Volumes (a.k.a. Disks) are displayed with the bold bold+underline style. The Trash is displayed with the bold style. Selecting an item from the Deskpop menu will open it. Holding down the Control+Option keys will reveal it in the Finder. Holding down the Control+Shift keys will move the selected item to the Trash. If the selected item is a volume, Control+Shift+selecting will unmount it and eject it, if it's ejectable. These key combinations can be modified using the "Deskpop Keys" dialog, which is accessible from the Deskpop menu item with the same name. Requirements * Mac OS 7.1 or better. * The "Control Strip" Control Panel (from Apple Computer) must be installed. * Scriptable Finder (which is integrated into Mac OS 7.5 and better, I believe). For more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed. Thanks, Reveun Sherwin [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/deskpop-10b6.hqx; 16K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:47 -0700 From: jessbowers@filmmaker.com Subject: [*] DivvyUP v1.2.2 DivvyUP: Course Scheduling Software Version 1.2.2 15 August 1997 $25 Shareware DivvyUP is software that greatly eases the pain of scheduling classes for departments and schools. Whether your department is large or small, DivvyUP will help you create an entire semester's course schedule, while automatically checking for conflicts. DivvyUP was developed for and with input from academic department coordinators, and is used in many leading universities. This application requires MacOS 7.0 or later (including 8.0), approx. 1MB free hard disk space, 1MB free RAM These files were checked for viruses with Disinfectant 3.6 =A91993-1997 J.S.Bowers, all rights reserved : jsbowers@kagi.com : http://www.mindspring.com/~laughing/divvyup.html [Archived as /info-mac/edu/divvy-up-122.hqx; 289K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:09 -0700 From: pleonard@psbgm.qc.ca Subject: [*] EZ 2Do's - Easy task Management for FMP3 EZ 2Do's v1.0 - A simple task management utility for FileMaker Pro 3 =A91997 Peter E. Leonard (pleonard@psbgm.qc.ca). All rights reserved. About EZ 2Do's EZ 2Do's is a very easy to use utility for managing all of your various task= s. System Requirements Requires FileMaker Pro version 3. Note: you should always be using the latest version of FileMaker Pro. At the time of this writing (August 1997), the latest version was 3.0v4. You can obtain the latest version from the Claris Web site at (http://www.claris.com). EZ 2Do's was designed on a Macintosh, but should work the same on a PC. Registering EZ 2Do's EZ 3Do's is a shareware program. You are permitted to use EZ 2Do's for 10 days, after which you are required to register the program for $10.00 US. Please use the registration form included with EZ 2Do's. EZ 2Do's is distributed based on the honour system. I decided not to password protect it so you could take full advantage of the program. A lot of time and effort went into the development of this program. If you use it, please register it. Release Notes August 1997 - First Release. Peter E. Leonard e-mail: pleonard@psbgm.qc.ca www: http://www.psbgm.qc.ca/peter [Archived as /info-mac/data/ez-2-dos.hqx; 83K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:51 -0700 From: skytag@cphl.mindspring.com Subject: [*] File Buddy 4.2.2 File Buddy 4.2.2 is the latest release of the popular Mac file utility File Buddy. Version 4.2.2 fixes bugs in serial number recognition code. Version 4.2 features a number of small changes and a few bug fixes. Most notably: The Get Info Window: The icon popup menu has changed. The Make Folder Icon... command has been replaced by Make Sys 7 Folder Icon... and Make MacOS 8 Folder Icon... commands. When the Get Info window changes an item's info, any file list windows containing that item are updated. Setting one of the dates to the other using the Creation Date or Modified Date items in the date popup menus works a little differently now. Read the online help for details. The Find Window: The folder list section of the Find window has been completely reworked. Read the online help topic Finding Files for details. I never really liked the old implementation, and I'm much happier with this one. It's easier to use, looks better, and tends to be faster, especially when searching a single folder. The layout of the Find window has been adjusted to provide a neater appearance. Other Changes: The Get Info drag&drops are now referred to in documentation as "droplets", and their code has been rewritten (at last), so they will no longer mistakenly complain that File Buddy hasn't been registered when if fact it has. Versions of File Buddy prior to 4.2 will not run if the current startup disk is locked (such as a CD-ROM) because they cannot create a preferences file. Starting with 4.2, File Buddy will create a preferences file in the folder containing the File Buddy application if it cannot create one on the startup disk. There is a now a preference to open an empty file list window at launch. Added an Empty Trash command to the Special menu. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-buddy-422.hqx; 826K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:53 -0700 From: kenneth.pettersson@training.telia.se Subject: [*] File-Identifiers 970826 File-Identifiers (FIID) are very small files that help you identify some of those unknown files you have on your harddisk. File-Identifiers 970826.sit contains both new and old FIIDs and should replace disk/file-identifiers-961128.hqx Greetings from hot Sweden Kenneth Pettersson Telia AB Phone +46 480 808 45 Box 814 Fax +46 480 277 69 S-391 28 KALMAR email kenneth.pettersson@training.telia.se SWEDEN [Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-identifiers-970826.hqx; 788K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:00 -0700 From: jwwalker@kagi.com Subject: [*] Find_icon 3.0.1 (C code for finding icon suites) These routines find an icon suite for an arbitrary file, folder, or volume. It is intended to be the same icon displayed by the Finder, but there are a bunch of exceptions and I can't swear I found them all. CodeWarrior C source code, code resources, and libraries, with a demo app. Freeware. May be included on the Info-Mac CD-ROM. 3.0 changes: Added a simple caching scheme. Updated for Mac OS 8 and CodeWarrior IDE 2.0. Fixed a few bugs. 3.0.1 changes: Corrected mistakes in the read-me file and fat code resource Rez file and demo app. [Archived as /info-mac/dev/find-icon-301.hqx; 194K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:10 -0700 From: jessbowers@filmmaker.com Subject: [*] Frame30 v1.1 =46rame30: A Simple EDL Tool for Filemaker Pro 3.0 Version 1.1 August 1997 $8 Shareware =46rame30 is a simple EDL tool for video and film editors. A timecode list can be generated, with durations for each event. Frame30 works in both PAL and NTSC. See online instructions for details. This application requires Filemaker Pro 3.0 or later. These files were checked for viruses with Disinfectant 3.6 =A91997 J.S.Bowers, all rights reserved : jsbowers@kagi.com : http://www.mindspring.com/~laughing/frame30.html [Archived as /info-mac/data/frame-30-11.hqx; 95K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:55 -0700 From: sato@het02.ph.tsukuba.ac.jp Subject: [*] freebytes-12.hqx FreeBytes is a tiny program that indicates a 'freebytes' of the current volume and free space of RAM. An oval meter shows an occupantion rate of the disk. [Archived as /info-mac/disk/freebytes-12.hqx; 602K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:39 -0700 From: jstiles@uclink4.berkeley.edu Subject: [*] iNES Nintendo emulator update Improvements are as follows: 1. Improved compatibility. Nearly all games now work. 2. Audio performance is vastly improved. 3. The addition of some assembly coding improves speed. 4. Added Frost/Defrost feature which allows you to save a game at a certain point and return to it later. 5. Now tries to fix header problems; iNES no longer requires an extra utility program for this. 6. Game Genie support! Requires a 68040 processor with at least a 640x480 256 color monitor. PowerPC is recommended with a minimum speed of 100 mhz (603e) for best performance. Thank You, John Stiles [Archived as /info-mac/app/ines-71.hqx; 405K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:41 -0700 From: aryd@austin.metrowerks.com Subject: [*] J.A.C.C (Just Another Classic Calendar) J.A.C.C is a digital calendar that allows you to enter and store notes, just like any real calendar works. All of these notes are stored in a datafile that you specified by selecting New, to create a new one, or Open, to open an existing one, from the File Menu. Dates with any note attached are marked with an underline. Red/italic font marks the special dates and blue/bold font marks the current date. J.A.C.C can run in either 68K or PPC Mac. It's a FAT application Enjoy.... Ary [Archived as /info-mac/app/jacc.hqx; 510K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:35 -0700 From: sbrown2@iw.edwpub.com Subject: [*] KG's Desktop Pictures #3 Contains 8, 16bit, PICT files. Before you install, please take a look at the requirements, as well as how you may use these images. Requirements: MacOS Computer running OS 8 with the Desktop Pictures control panel installed. MacOS Computer running System 7.x.x with either Decor, DeskPicture, or some other desktop pic utility. My Rights, Your Rights, Copyrights, and all that Jazz: These images are freeware or as I like to call them "visitware". If you use them and would like to keep them I ask that you visit my website at least once at: http://www.edwpub.com/kindground/ Or if you feel so inclined, you can email me a thank you at: sbrown2@iw.edwpub.com These images may be used and distributed freely, with the condition that the package is NOT altered in ANY way (readme file, pictures and URL included), and are NOT being used for ANY commercial purposes, i.e. you can't profit from them in any way, shape, or form. The copyright will ALWAYS remain mine, unless of course you'd like to purchase the image(s). If you are unsure of your USAGE RIGHTS please email me with your questions. They may be included on the CD-ROM of the Info-Mac archive as well Scott Brown http://www.edwpub.com/kindground sbrown2@iw.edwpub.com [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/kgs-dt-pics-3.hqx; 2525K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:06 -0700 From: boga@caesar.elte.hu Subject: [*] Mac Mesa 2.4 - Free 3D graphics library, with OpenGL API. Mesa is a 3-D graphics library with an API which is very similar to that of OpenGL*, with full source code. It allows people without OpenGL to write and use OpenGL-style applications. It is binary compatible with Conix's OpenGL for MacOS. A GLUT implementation is also included. What is OpenGL? The premiere software interface that allows graphics programmers to produce high-quality color images of 3D objects. The functions in the OpenGL library enable programmers to build geometric models, view models interactively in 3D space, control color and lighting, manipulate pixels, and perform such tasks as alpha blending, anti-aliasing, depth cueing, and texture mapping. OpenGL is available on all major computer platforms.This makes OpenGL code portable to more computer platforms than any other graphics library. For more information about OpenGL see http://www.conix3d.com. For information about Mac-Mesa see http://www.elte.hu/~boga/Mesa.html. For information about Mesa see http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/~brianp/Mesa.html. Mesa was written by Brian Paul, and many contributors, distributed under the terms of the GNU library copyright. System requirement: * Any CFM aware C compiler. Projects for only CW Pro1 is included. * System 7.0 or older. * Power Macintosh at least 16 MB of RAM. * 20 MB of hard drive space. * CFM68K Macintosh is so-so supported. For more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed, or visit my Web page, http://www.elte.hu/~boga/Mesa.html Thanks, Miklos Fazekas. boga@elte.hu [Archived as /info-mac/dev/lib/mesa-24.hqx; 2710K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:22 -0700 From: gmartin@esu16.esu16.k12.ne.us Subject: [*] Mac OS 8 Views Setter Mac OS 8 Views Setter By: Garth Martin This FREE (with a string attached) droplet allows you to drop a folder or group of folders onto the droplet and have the view options set for them individually. It may seem tedious to have to set the options for them individually but it is better than the alternative. Just select the folder and drop it on OS 8 Views Setter 2.0 and start setting the options. This Documentation MUST accompany the program WHERE EVER it goes. Requirements: At least 4 MB of Ram Some folders MacOS 8 (May work with system 7.5+) ]Read the disclaimer Applescript Jon's Scripting Commands (Just drop this on the System Folder in OS 8) A Macintosh Possible features of 3.0: -Will attempt to add feature that will allow you to save the current views setup after setting up the first window. Thus those settings could be recalled and used over and over again. Meainging no more endless button clicking. -A re-design of the interface to possibly include check boxes to make it easier to set the views options all from one window in stead of many. -To add any features or suggestions that are suggested. THE STRING You have to email me and tell me what you think of the program and you have to pass the program on to a friend... Disclaimer The author of this program is in no way responsible for any damage that this program may do to your computer. By opening this readme, or not opening the readme and also downloading this software, and/or running this software you immediatly agree to these terms. (Even if you have not read this.) You use this software at your own risk! [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/os-8-views-setter.hqx; 294K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:31 -0700 From: chefboy@westworld.com Subject: [*] MacHelp Ezine Volume 3 The MacHelp-Ezine.Vol.3.sit is a Stand Alone Ezine for the MacUser to Learn the Basics of Using their Systems. It includes information on the use of compression utilities, such as stuffit, Mac Error Codes, and Basic Trouble shooting. This is a Must Have reference for all MacUsers. Please Make sure to check the info-mac Archive under machelp, for other exciting free pulications. >>>> MacHelp Ezine Productions =A9 All Rights Reserved 1997-1998 David Rozansky chefboy@westworld.com / Frank Welder fwelder@ccinet.ab.ca <<<< [Archived as /info-mac/art/zine/mac-help-ezine-vol-3.hqx; 1695K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:32 -0700 From: chefboy@westworld.com Subject: [*] MacHelp Newbie Archive The Machelp Newbie Archive is a collection of Standalone Ezines that help the new macuser. Included is The ircle help manual which documents the usage of Ircle, The MacHelp new user help guide, and stuffit expander. MacHelp Ezine=81 Productions =A9 All Rights Reserved 1997-1998 David Rozansky chefboy@westworld.com / Frank Welder fwelder@ccinet.ab.ca [Archived as /info-mac/art/zine/machelp-newbie-archive.hqx; 2876K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:19 -0700 From: mmariani@wanadoo.fr Subject: [*] MagicalKeys 1.3.4 MagicalKeys 1.3.4 - Open Finder Items by Magic Keys - Freeware This control panel allows you to "magically" open up to four often-used applications, documents etc. To open a Finder item, quickly press down 2 or 3 times the modifier key (Command, Option, Shift, Control) it is associated with. Requires MacOS System 7.0 or later. "What's New since Version 1.3.2" - "Switch-to-Finder" feature. - Correct handling of Finder items located on removable media. - Balloon help in the control panel dialog. - New animated start-up icon. - File name doesn't include the version number any more. Michel MARIANI Mikaeru Software New website: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/mmariani/soft/soft.html [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/magical-keys-134.hqx; 81K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:44 -0700 From: rmurphy@ruralnet.net.au Subject: [*] MrCatsQuest143 One day Mr. Cat finds that his wife has been taken by the evil Madison's Cat. He must find her fast. Madison's Cat live deep underground and Mr. Cat is going to have to get through many caves to get his wife back. Can he do it? [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/mr-cats-quest-143.hqx; 356K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:36 -0700 From: wwcosgrove@hotmail.com Subject: [*] MS splash screens These are splash screens I made to replace the ones in the office 97 for macintosh. In my opinion they are a great improvment. Read the enclosed read me file for more details. [Archived as /info-mac/art/grf/ms-splash-screens.hqx; 257K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:12 -0700 From: nchamnon@ratree.psu.ac.th Subject: [*] NameBatch.fp3 v 1.4 for collecting name, address, picture, etc. Namebatch is a FileMaker Pro (v3) database for collecting names, pictures, addresses,communication tools, etc; and also supporting several functions such as: - importing photo or graphic picture; - phone dial, get homepage's URL and calling internet browser (Netscape, etc), copying email address to the clipboard, etc; - acting as an interface for performing and acessing the message data from a file "Message", exporting and making a relationship between the related records. - this version, the mail message can be sent via Netscape Communicator. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. This files can be distributed via any medias including CD-ROM, WWW, FTP, site, etc. Chamnong (nchamnon@ratree.psu.ac.th) [Archived as /info-mac/data/name-batch-14.hqx; 130K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:20 -0700 From: ttempel@monmouth.com Subject: [*] Open with Process..." CMM plugin This CMM plugin allows you to select files and send and OpenDocument ('odoc') event to any of the currently running processes. This is a handy shortcut for opening files in applications other than those that created them. For instance, say you have some GIF, JPEG, or even some source code files lying around, and you want to open them in an application that you already have up and running. Instead of switching to that application, and selecting "Open" from the File menu for each file, just select all the files in the Finder, hold down the control key, and pick the application you want to send the files to. If you decide to keep this utility, please send $1.00 to the address found at the bottom of this document. Come on, just a dollar! Requirements: Mac OS 8.0, the Contextual Menu Manager extension, and the SOMobjects=81 for Mac OS shared library. Sorry, but "Open With Process" is a PowerPC-only utility. Disclaimer: It works here at home on my PowerMac 7500/100 (604/150), as well as on my PowerMac 8100/80 at work. I'm going to leave the "1.0b1" designation on it for a bit since I'm open to suggestions. However, if your Mac OS system should suddenly go up in a cloud of smoke, start spinning its monitor around and speaking in tongues, or do other nasty thing such as eating files or snacking on disks, it's not my fault. I don't guarantee that Path/URL can or will do anything except take up a tiny bit of room on your hard drive. Doesn't it suck that we need to put disclaimers on stuff like this? I'd like to thank Apple for the CMM mechanism and SDK, as well as Apple's DTS group for the kind help. =46eel free to contact me, or check my website for more information. george (ty) tempel ttempel@monmouth.com http://www.monmouth.com/~ttempel 65 West George Street Freehold, NJ 07728-1948 USA [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/open-with-process-cmm.hqx; 11K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:13 -0700 From: tcallaha@risd.edu Subject: [*] OT/PPP Toggle 2.2.1 OT/PPP Toggle 2.2.1 OT/PPP Toggle 2.2.1 toggles the state of the PPP connection using Open Transport PPP. If it's closed, it opens it using the currently active configuration as set in the PPP control panel. If it's already open, it closes it. Using the Auto-Open feature, it can also open any application or file you want once the connection is made (up to two of them). Just click on it in a launcher or select it from the Apple menu and it opens or closes the connection. It uses less than 10kb on disk and 200K of RAM (and only when actually opening or closing a connection). System Requirements: OT/PPP Toggle requires any Macintosh computer with the following minimum software: System 7.5.3 or later AppleScript 1.1 or later Open Transport 1.1.1 or later Open Transport PPP 1.0 * * Open Transport PPP (OT/PPP) also installs the "PPP Commands" addition to AppleScript, which is required for this application to function. New in this version: 2.2.1 - Updated Read Me with workaround for MacOS 8 incompatibility. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/conn/otppp-toggle-221.hqx; 18K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:46 -0700 From: mikel@buffnet.net Subject: [*] Polywog Polywog is a dingbat font is squiggly arrows and pointers that I created for a web page. A set of letters is also included, but they are very small. -jeni [Archived as /info-mac/font/tt/polywog.hqx; 28K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:43 -0700 From: richard@crunchyfrog.netkonect.co.uk Subject: [*] Power64 1.5b, a Commodore 64 emulator Here is Roland Lieger's Power64 emulator: Power64 is an emulator for the Commodore 64. It will allow you to run your favorite C64 software on your Power Macintosh at full speed with smooth graphics and great sound. [Archived as /info-mac/app/power-64-15b.hqx; 501K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:39 -0700 From: reeses@ns.gemlink.com Subject: [*] QuakeDEMO.sit The long awaited demo for Mac Quake has finally arrived. Nearly identical to the original Quake. Read the Intial ReadMe file for more info. [Archived as /info-mac/game/quake-demo.hqx; 10243K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:49 -0700 From: MacMuse@aol.com Subject: [*] Quizmaker Pro 3.01 MacMUSE Software, educational software created on and exclusively for the Macintosh computer, announces the release of QuizMaker Pro. This is a major upgrade to the QuizMaker educational software first released in 1994. QM Pro is a quiz generating, archiving, administering, and grading application for school and home use. In QuizMaker Pro the user can: >> Create and save multiple choice tests. >> Create and save matching tests >> Edit previous tests. >> Have the computer administer the tests to students, notify students of their scores, allow them to review missed questions, see scores in a file accessible to the teacher only. >> Print copies of the test or print the scores for the class. >> Include pictures and/or explanations to accompany each question. >> Use many other features. NOTE: Version 3.01 fixes a problem with questions not showing in the original QM Pro release. QuizMaker Pro 3.0 is shareware. An individual license is $15. Site licenses are available to schools and include all Macs at a given site: $85 Registered users receive: >> Benefits of supporting the shareware concept >> Shareware notice no longer appears >> Access to future upgrades. >> Online Tech support for QM QuizMaker Pro 3.0 will run on any Macintosh (minimum 12" screen recommended). Tested only under Sys. 7. It prefers 2Megs of free RAM. Installation requires 1Meg hard drive space. Version 3.0 will not read test files created with previous versions. Please contact MacMUSE software for upgrade information. Roger M. Clary MacMUSE Software MacMuse@aol.com http://members.aol.com/macmuse [Archived as /info-mac/edu/quizmaker-pro-301.hqx; 540K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:24 -0700 From: JMSST144@VMS.CIS.PITT.EDU Subject: [*] Random Desktop Picture v1.0 Random Desktop Picture v1.0 is a customizeable AppleScript applet which will replace the current desktop picture with one of four other pictures, selected at random. This program is shareware. Please see the README file for more information. Requirements: Mac OS 8 AppleScript extension Desktop Pictures control panel (which is part of Mac OS 8) =========================== =Jamie Stafford = =University of Pittsburgh = =JMSST144@VMS.CIS.PITT.EDU= =========================== [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/random-desktop-picture-10.hqx; 13K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:45 -0700 From: akko@enter.it Subject: [*] ScenarioMaker 3D, developer release 7 ScenarioMaker 3D is used to create 3D environments to be used in Sword Dream 3D. Sword Dream 3D is a three-dimensional adventure gaming system for the Macintosh. Your surroundings are in three-D (just like in Marathon=81, Doom=81 or Descent=81). Still, this isn't a shoot-em-up videogame: it's a think-first, act-later game. And it's fun for days, not minutes... Dream 3D is distributed under the shareware system: try it first, pay if you like it. WHAT'S NEW FOR THIS VERSION ScenarioMaker is Mac OS 8-aware. This means that my application can still be used under System 7, but it gains new features if run under the new, exciting Operating System from Apple. * Dialog boxes are moveable * Error messages contain an explanation of the steps needed to recover, and are moveable * All windows and dialog boxes retain the Platinum Appearance (including focus rings), even if the Systemwide platinum appearance is turned off for compatibility reasons in the Appearance control panel. * Windoids are for real - they float in front of other windows, and disappear when you bring the application to the background. * ScenarioMaker is ready for Switchable Themes - future versions of the Mac OS will allow us to change the user interface. ScenarioMaker will automatically take advantage in full of the new theme. * Enhanced menu handling AVAILABILITY, REQUIREMENTS, AND MISCELLANEA Both Sword Dream 3D and ScenarioMaker are available in English, French and Italian. A read-me file in the package describes the 3D features for this program. A full-length manual in Microsoft Word 5.1 format can be downloaded from ftp://ftp.comenius.com/pub/software/mac/dream/ The Sword Dream 3D WWW site can normally be reached at http://www.comenius.com/dream/ There you'll find full details on the game, and will be able to download a copy. As I write this, the Internet site at www.comenius.com (and the file download area at ftp.comenius.com) are both down, and I don't know when they'll be back online. We are creating a backup FTP area. If you have problems finding the files you need, contact me via e-mail. My address is in the last paragraph of this document. Hardware requirements: a 68030 or better Mac OS computer, with a 14", 256 colors monitor, and System 7. ScenarioMaker 3D is freeware and can be freely re-distributed. For more info, use e-mail. mailto:akko@ilmioweb.it [Archived as /info-mac/game/adv/scenario-maker-3d.hqx; 213K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:40 -0700 From: startwists@loop.com Subject: [*] scriptable-checkers-1.0 Scriptable Checkers 1.0 is a simple checkers game, except that it is scriptable with AppleScript. This single feature set expands the usefullness and fun of the game not only to theorists but also educators, hobbyists, and as all scriptors know, into the realm of possibilities. This is no static game, with a few levels of computer players to challenge a solo player, but an open ended experimentation device. Some sample scripts, including three simple AppleScript checker players, are included. Scriptable Checkers 1.0 requires System 7, and Color QuickDraw. It makes use of Text To Speech if available. It requires about 800K free RAM, and about 912K disk space for installation. It is a FAT binary. This software may be included on the info-mac CD. Other redistribution restrictions are explained in the About Scriptable Checkers document. Thank you, Jason Bagley startwists@loop.com [Archived as /info-mac/game/scriptable-checkers-10.hqx; 478K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:41 -0700 From: info@antennahead.com Subject: [*] ShatterBat 1.1 -- great 3D game! This is an update for Antennahead Industries' popular shareware game ShatterBat. It features numerous performance enhancements and bug fixes, most notably InputSprocket 1.2 and support for multiprocessing. The original press release is below: RICHMOND, VA -- OCTOBER 2, 1996 -- Antennahead Industries, Inc. rolled out their new title ShatterBat today, setting a new standard for quality and technological performance in the Macintosh shareware market. Featuring fast- paced arcade shooting action in a surreal, gravityless, 3D texture- mapped environment, ShatterBat combines great gameplay with state-of-the- art graphics. "Like all the games that have become classics, ShatterBat's basic premise is simple -- shoot the bats, avoid the Big Giant Head, get the powerups, and beat the clock," says designer Andrew Meggs. "But in that simplicity lies the elegance of it, and as the pace quickens, the game really draws you in. When we were developing it, there were times when I literally had to grab the mouse away from testers so I could finish putting the game together!" Other players were a bit less technical about it. "You mean this is shareware? I can just go download it? I'm there!" said one victim of an early preview. In addition to the great gameplay, ShatterBat shows some of the best graphics to hit the Mac market in a while -- high-performance true 3D texture-mapped polygons in a six degree of freedom world, the annoyingly graceful flight of swarm upon swarm of evil robotic bats, and the ever- present Mister Bob are all right in your face for big-time first-person action! Don't stop there, though, because you also get high-quality stereo sound and a funky soundtrack, all for the low shareware price of only $12! ShatterBat runs on all 68040 machines with floating-point ability, and plays insanely great on PowerMacs. Antennahead Industries, Inc. [Archived as /info-mac/game/shatter-bat-11.hqx; 2976K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:25 -0700 From: support@quadratic.com Subject: [*] Sloop 68K 1.0.2 - D Sloop is a MacOS extension that implements a unique window navigation strategy: cursor focusing. With cursor focusing, whatever window or application the mouse is over comes to the foreground without the need to click the mouse button. Sloop increases productivity, may reduce some repetitive strain, is customizable, stable, and small. Sloop requires MacOS 7.1 or higher, comes in separate versions for 680x0 Macs and PowerMacs, and is also available in several languages. This is the German version of Sloop for 680x0 Macs. Other versions are also available. Quadratic Software can be contacted at . Questions in German or questions about the German version should be directed to Peter Hoerster at < hoerster@muenster.de>. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/sloop-68k-1022-de.hqx; 169K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:26 -0700 From: support@quadratic.com Subject: [*] Sloop 68K 1.0.2v2 - SE Sloop is a MacOS extension that implements a unique window navigation strategy: cursor focusing. With cursor focusing, whatever window or application the mouse is over comes to the foreground without the need to click the mouse button. Sloop increases productivity, may reduce some repetitive strain, is customizable, stable, and small. Sloop requires MacOS 7.1 or higher, comes in separate versions for 680x0 Macs and PowerMacs, and is also available in several languages. This is the Swedish version of Sloop for 680x0 Macs. Other versions are also available. Quadratic Software can be contacted at . Questions in Swedish or questions about the Swedish version should be directed to Dr. Feelgood Communications at < supportSl@feelgood.se>. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/sloop-68k-1022-se.hqx; 312K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:28 -0700 From: support@quadratic.com Subject: [*] Sloop PPC 1.0.2v2 - SE Sloop is a MacOS extension that implements a unique window navigation strategy: cursor focusing. With cursor focusing, whatever window or application the mouse is over comes to the foreground without the need to click the mouse button. Sloop increases productivity, may reduce some repetitive strain, is customizable, stable, and small. Sloop requires MacOS 7.1 or higher, comes in separate versions for 680x0 Macs and PowerMacs, and is also available in several languages. This is the Swedish version of Sloop for Power Macs. Other versions are also available. Quadratic Software can be contacted at . Questions in Swedish or questions about the Swedish version should be directed to Dr. Feelgood Communications at < supportSl@feelgood.se>. [Archived as /info-mac/cfg/sloop-ppc-1022-se.hqx; 327K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:20:05 -0700 From: tinyjohn@sk.sympatico.ca Subject: [*] StrList4 StrList 4 Version 4 replaces versions 3, 2, and 1. Routines for working with string lists (the STR# resource type). - routines for creating string list structures in memory. - routines for modifying string lists, - routines for using string lists as 'sets of strings', - and other assorted string list functionality too.. Full C source code, tons of documentation, and a 411 help file. General String List (STR#) editing routines, hqx file. Copyright (C) 1995, 1996, 1997 by John Montbriand. All Rights Reserved. Permission granted for public use. Distribute freely in areas where the laws of copyright apply. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. DO NOT DISTRIBUTE MODIFIED COPIES. Comments/questions/postcards to the author at the address: John Montbriand P.O. Box. 1133 Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada S7K 3N2 or by email at: tinyjohn@sk.sympatico.ca see also: http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/tinyjohn/ [Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/str-list-4.hqx; 34K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:37 -0700 From: bluedream.com@flare.emg.com Subject: [*] Uptime 1.0.1 - Shows uptime for your Mac Uptime 1.01 shows you how long your mac has been running continuously and the number of processes running. Mimics the unix uptime command. Updates the display automatically every 10 minutes or when you click the update button. System requirements: * System 7.5.x * Power Macintosh or Macintosh (Fat Binary) This program is emailware.. Just send me some mail. Thanks, Glenn Wehmeyer Bluedream Software http://www.bluedream.com/ [Archived as /info-mac/gui/up-time-101.hqx; 249K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Aug 1997 20:19:56 -0700 From: ChrisLi@bridge1.com Subject: [*] Yank 1.3.1v3J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the Yank package. This version updates the documentation and registration information. Yank is a shareware application that does two things: 1) Uninstalls an application and files created by the application by moving them to the Trash. 2) Cleans up your Preferences folder by moving outdated files to the Trash. Nothing is deleted - all files are moved to the Trash. Open the Trash folder and watch those unneeded files pile up! If you want to replace the files, click on them, and select "Put Away" from the File menu (command-Y). Yank is a fat-binary application, which means it runs in native mode on a Power Macs and 68K Macs. System 7 or greater is required. Christopher Li Bridge 1 Software English to Japanese Online Software Localization and Management mailto:ChrisLi@bridge1.com [Archived as /info-mac/disk/yank-131-3-jp.hqx; 153K] -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************