Subject: Info-Mac Digest V16 #168 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Thu, 10 Sep 98 Volume 16 : Issue 168 Today's Topics: (A) Security on Netscape 4.0.6 decreased from 4.0.5 (Q) FTP with Finder like interface (Q) setting the time on PB and desktop via Enet [A] NUM 4 [A] OS update help [Q] Uploading files to Personal Net Finder c-key and cd-rom c-key and cd-rom (A) Can I make a removable with separately bootable S7.0.1 and OS8.0 Contextual Menu Problems and IE 4.0.1 How do I do a system install from a zip drive? (R) macintosh system error -109? No Startup Chord OT/PPP vs. MacPPP Summary - Fax Servers Translator Needed Utility for logging documents sent to the printer? The Info-Mac Network is a volunteer organization that publishes the Info-Mac Digest and operates the Info-Mac Archive, a large network of FTP sites containing gigabytes of freely distributable Macintosh software. 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Or, click . * A full list of Info-Mac mirror sites is available at the URL below: * Search the archive at . Info-Mac volunteers include Gordon Watts, Adam C. Engst, Demitri Muna, Mike O'Bryan, Michael Bean, and Liam Breck. The Info-Mac Digest is sponsored in part by StarNine Technologies, developers of Internet server software for the Macintosh, including Web and email publishing systems. We'd also like to thank AOL for the main Info-Mac machine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest Content-Type: multipart/digest; boundary="----------------------------" Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Info-Mac Digest V16 #168" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 13:31:12 +0100 From: bromo@flashnet.it (Vittorio Barabino) Subject: (A) Security on Netscape 4.0.6 decreased from 4.0.5 Abrody: > Is Netscape 4.0.5 for the Mac capable of 128bit encryption as their web page > claims generaly that Netscape 4.0.5 is capable of it? They don't say what > platform of Netscape 4.0.5 has 128bit encryption. Blame the Pentagon for that :-/ , not Nescape Corp. Since 4.0.5's sources are available to non-us citizens, including 128 bit encryption would be considered exporting military technologies... -- Ciao, Vittorio -= ( ENCICLOPEDIA DIGITALE DELLA FANTASCIENZA ) =- http://www.fantascienza.com/edf/ (con motore di ricerca!) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 19:42:31 -0400 From: abrody Subject: (Q) FTP with Finder like interface Dear Digest readers, I've asked this question before, and all I've gotten is software that crashes. Anarchie - plenty of Type 1 errors, icons too small, bookmark handling is not simple. NetFinder - plenty of Type 1 errors, icons too small Vicom FTP client - not compatible with MacOS 8.1, icons too small. NetPrezence - plenty of Type 1 errors Fetch - the nicest program of all, but not as well integrated with the Finder as I'd like. FTP Dialog box isn't as big as it could be. Now if there was an FTP program that used the Finder interface to drag and drop files to and from the FTP server the same as can be done on AppleTalk, that showed dates modified file sizes, and full file names, as well as an editable path field (like Internet Explorer for the PC, and file renaming in the style of the Finder, as well as a dialog box reporting how much data has been sent/received, and how much is left to be sent and received, I would get it. Also if it could be integrated with the Open/Save dialog box that would be great to. Plus it has to be OpenTransport and MacOS 8.0 and 8.1 compatible with no crashes. Now granted it is a lot that I am looking for, but if something is in the development stage I'd be happy to beta-test it. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 07:51:26 -0700 From: Rich Subject: (Q) setting the time on PB and desktop via Enet Hello. I just bought my PowerBook G3 and am very happy with it. I have started to use a program called File Synchronization that came with the PB to transfer a few file from my desktop (PM 6100) to the PB. My question is about setting the same time and date for both machines, so they retain identical settings after I disconnect the ethernet. The online guide for the PB and this program don't answer my question directly. Is there some type of program that can accomplish this for me? Also, I have tried to synch my Eudora Pro folder from my desktop to my PB, so I will have all the up to date mailboxes. Can I just move the IN and OUT files or do I have to transfer the entire Eudora folder? Thanks in advance. Rich ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 09:54:49 -0400 From: Chris Gervais Subject: [A] NUM 4 >I just received an advertisement for Norton Utilities for Mac 4.0 Since >this will be the third time I've purchached NUM, I want to to know if it >will have any problems with OS 8.5, since it appears that 8.5 will be the >last OS I can use with my 603e. Any clues? TIA I believe that NUM 4.0 will be compatible with Mac OS 8.5. Symantec has a beta version out right now that you can try out. Go to < http://shop.symantec.com/cgi-bin/trialware/Core/Core.pl?REGION=na&LANGUAGE= english&PFT=903132110&INDEX=1&KDATA=kDaTaHeRe> and fill out the form and you'll be sent to the page to download a beta version of Norton Disk Doctor 4.0 and Norton Speed Disk 4.0. Be careful to read all the warnings and disclaimers about using beta software. Before you run them, be sure to backup and sensitive data in case something goes wrong. Chris ____________________________________________________________________ :. Christopher Gervais - Director, Research & Development :: VIS Corporation :: phone: 781.890.7777 fax: 781.890.6352 :: cgervais@visdev.com, cg601@channel1.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 09:54:51 -0400 From: Chris Gervais Subject: [A] OS update help >I would like to update from MAC OS 7.5 to 7.5.3 but need to download in >segments. I cannot locate this info in inf-mac - is it there? Check out for the disk images. If you scroll down, you'll see all the segments. Another place to look is the Microsoft Office 98 CD-ROM if you happen to have it lying around. Chris ____________________________________________________________________ :. Christopher Gervais - Director, Research & Development :: VIS Corporation :: phone: 781.890.7777 fax: 781.890.6352 :: cgervais@visdev.com, cg601@channel1.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 11:45:30 +0000 From: Marlon Deason Subject: [Q] Uploading files to Personal Net Finder I have also played with Personal Web Sharing (way cool!). I have not really ever u/led anything. I have however 'published' with Netscape. I use Netscape 3.0 Gold. You must specify a publishing address in the preferences. After specifying this address the publish command will be available in the file menu. Check the Netscape homepage for more info on the 'publish' command. Good Luck Marlon Deason marlond@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~marlond/macguerrillas/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 10:31:57 +0100 From: Steve Smith Subject: c-key and cd-rom Hi Andreas, I read about your problem booting from the CD-ROM using the 'C' key and a brain cell just fired up. I seem to remember reading something in the TIL about there being a problem with the 7200 (Catalyst logic board) that prevents users booting using the 'C" key. It recommends trying command-option-shft-delete instead. Try it and let us know if it worked. If this is true then this problem will also be applicable to the Power Computing PowerCenter series. -- Hope this helps, Best Regards, Steve Smith UK > Hello there > > I am a music producer based in Barcelona/Spain. > > I have a problem with my CD-ROM. I am trying to run my MacOS CD 8.0 from > my CD-drive in order to fix the problems that the 'disk first aid' > program has found on my hard drive. I have a PPC 7200/90Mhz. > > When I try to start up the system from the CD with either c-key or > changing the control panel start up disk (or both) the system won't boot > from the disk which means that I can't fix my hard disk problems. > > Would be really greatful, if someone could help me!! > > Thanx a lot in advance > > Andreas > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 12:47:49 -0400 (EDT) From: Aaron Crosman Subject: c-key and cd-rom (A) On Fri, 04 Sep 1998: I have a problem with my CD-ROM. I am trying to run my MacOS CD 8.0 from my CD-drive in order to fix the problems that the 'disk first aid' program has found on my hard drive. I have a PPC 7200/90Mhz. When I try to start up the system from the CD with either c-key or changing the control panel start up disk (or both) the system won't boot from the disk which means that I can't fix my hard disk problems. ******************************************************* I work with 7200/120's and it seems that if you hold down Shift-Option-Command-delete (which tells the computer to start from the next avilble startup device), this will bring up a flashing questions mark, because it wont recognize the CD for some reason. THEN press "c" and it seems to work. Aaron Crosman ***************************************************************************** The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of your three best friends. If they are okay, then it's you. -Rita Mae Brown DOS Computers, manufactured by millions of companies, are by far the most popular, with about 70 million machines in use worldwide. Macintosh fans, on the other hand, may note that cockroaches are far more numerous than humans, and that numbers alone do not denote a higher life form. -New York Times ****************************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 10:35:46 +0000 From: Mephistophilis Subject: Can I make a removable with separately bootable S7.0.1 and OS8.0 I administer a number of Macs ranging from a G3 currently running OS8.0 to Performas with very minimal RAM operating on an early version of System 7. I have been trying to construct a 'universal' rescue/tools/installer disk by partitioning a 1G Jaz disk and installing S7.0.1 & Tune-up on one partition and OS8.0 on the other. Checking this on the one machine which will run with either system (Quadra 700) reveals that when the S7.0.1 partition is selected as the startup disk the machine nonetheless always boots from the OS8.0 partition. (Installing S7.0.1 & Tune-up on another Jaz disk produces a properly bootable volume so I don't think that there's any problem with the system s/w per se). Am I doing something stupid here? Is there any way of making a 'universal' rescue disk of the kind I need? TIA - Fergus Lalor ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 11:53:08 +0000 From: Marlon Deason Subject: Contextual Menu Problems and IE 4.0.1 Sorry don't have an answer but would like to know how to get rid of the 'turn data detectors on/off in this application' from the help menu. I have had no problems with any app and frankly the menu item is really annoying. My help menu expands to contain the message and on my 640x480 screen something like 'turn off Contextual menus in Netscape Navigator=99 3.0 gold' doesn't even fit on the screen. thanks Marlon Deason marlond@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~marlond/macguerrillas/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 17:17:51 +0200 From: cbuser@access.ch (Christian F Buser) Subject: How do I do a system install from a zip drive? (R) Luskin@aol.com wrote: > All goes perfectly, when I attempt to do the installation, until I get the > message "Please insert the disk: System 7.5 Update 2.0 - 2". The machine > is actually looking for a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. Is it at > all possible to do the whole thing from the zip drive, or must I actually > create fourteen floppy disks? If so, how? >From folder 1, COPY (not MOVE) the installer application and the installer script 1 level up (drag it while holding the option key down). Then doubleclick the copied installer and it will look into the folders 1 level down instead of wanting to see a disk. If you have disk image files instead of folders, you can mount them with DiskCopy 6.x so that they appear like real floppies to the operating system. Best wishes, Christian. -- Christian F. Buser - phone (+41-56) 491 0877 Hohle Gasse 6, CH-5507 Mellingen (Switzerland) Look at ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 23:18:06 EDT From: Luskin@aol.com Subject: macintosh system error -109? I installed acrobat 3.0.1 on my power book 180. When I stat it up, I get the first screen, and then an error -109. When I OK it, the system continues to run. Any idea on what this error is, and how I might cure it? Thank you. Michael B. Luskin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 10:57:47 -0500 From: Lawrence Rugolo Subject: No Startup Chord There is no startup chord, no sound at all, when I press the PowerUp button on the keyboard of my PowerPC G3/233. But the sound works well subsequently, including all alerts, playing CD's, etc. I have set the Sound Panel in the Monitors and Sound Control Panel to "Sound In", "CD", and "Internal Modem" -- none of these works. I have also made sure that the System Volume Level is set way up, and the Mute box is not checked. I should add that I have a Sony Trinitron Monitor with speakers and I have routed the sound to the Monitor. Any help would be much appreciated. ......................................................... LAWRENCE RUGOLO, PROF EMERITUS, UNIV OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA VOICE MAIL: 573/882-9438 FAX: 573/884=6807 WWW: HTTP://WWW.MISSOURI.EDU/~ARTXE ........... EMAIL: ARTXE@SHOWME.MISSOURI.EDU ............ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 11:35:37 +0000 From: Marlon Deason Subject: OT/PPP vs. MacPPP Can anyone point me toward a good sorce of information on the subject of Mac PPP connections? My PowerBook 5300 came with MacOS 7.5.3 which provided MacPPP and MacTCP. These worked fine, maybe even more reliably than Open Transport. Over time I have upgraded thru 7.6 to 80 and 8.1. I now use OT/PPP and TCP/IP. These also work fine and offer many options not previously available plus scripting. What troubles me is this; I have heard that some Macs (NuBus?) preform better under MacPPP and some (PCI?) preform better using OT. I have yet to switch back to MacPPP. I would really rather not (I still remember that ugly transition phase where one protocol would be 'invisible' while the other was operating *sigh*) Any light shed on this topic would be appreciated. Marlon Deason marlond@earthlink.net http://home.earthlink.net/~marlond/macguerrillas/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1998 08:56:10 +1000 From: Stephen Peilschmidt Subject: Summary - Fax Servers Firstly thanks to all who kindly shared their knowledge with me. I will not list them all individually. I have decided to post a summary to the list as many people emailed me privately to indicate that they too were interested in information on fax servers. So on with the summary. Can anyone out there with better knowledge on these matters than me please let me know what options there are out there for fax servers - ie a server that operates on a single modem and gives people access to faxing via a network. Networks is mostly Macs - but has the odd PC. Shareware preferred - but it may have to be a commercial application. General Some fax server software requires a dedicated Mac as a server and then a couple modems and if you want more then a multi-port serial card and more modems. Some are worse and require an additional dedicated Mac as a spooler as well as the server Mac. Not sure about PC connectivity with either product. You might be out of luck there, although it's possible that something running over Microsoft Exchange would do the trick. 1. Global Village One World fax server Several people mentioned this one. Thanks to Ben Rollins and D. Scott Beach . The Global Village ONeWorld server solution is also very good, if a little pricey (it includes a network modem as well as a networked version of the GlobalFax software, so if you already have the modem and/or a server machine in mind, it's probably not worth it. Global Village made a great product called a One World fax server which was an ethernet box with one built-in modem and a slot for a second. This didn't require any dedicated Macs, was upgradeable by adding another modem, more RAM, getting a flash upgrade to make it a shared network modem and an ARA server and it came with a 30 user licence. If you wanted further expansion you could just stack them. They had a nice small footprint, around 5"x8". However it didn't come with a PC client and Global Village may not even sell it anymore since they're now owned by Boca. 2. CommuniGate from Stalker Several people mentioned this one. Thanks to Vittorio Barabino (bromo@flashnet.it) and Klaus P. Fechner CommuniGate from Stalker - http://www.stalker.com - highly recommended! (Not sure if they have a PC client...) Communigate (it's a series of modules - for fax, for email ecc.): it's free for <5 network users. I don't know if there is a PC version. 3. Fax Express Thanks to Ben Rollins Don't know of a shareware product, but I've had good results with Fax Express (distributed in Oz by Fosh) - simple to set up, relaible, scriptable and able to work with FileMaker databases etc. Glenwarne Home Page (manufacturer) http://www.glenwarne.co.uk/ You can run it on any old modem and a cheapo Mac - I've set up a 14 user netowrk using an LC. 4. No shareware solutions were mentioned (unfortunately). I also did some searching on the Ziff Davis site and found an article about "Ten ways to recycle your Mac" - August 97 MacWorld. It said - "You can combine an older modem running at 2400 bps with an older 68030 based Mac to get yourself a fax server with software such as STF Technologies' FaxSTF 3.2.3 http://www.stfinc.com - naturally they did not elaborate on how to do it. Perhaps this summary may prompt others to mention possible other solutions. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 23:35:22 -0400 From: John & Lori Smith Subject: Translator Needed Dear info-mac readers, Does anyone know of a shareware program/utility or commercial product that would allow me to translate MS Works 4 text files? I have tried ClarisWorks 4, BBedit Lite 3.5 and Page Spinner 2.01. These were all unsuccessful. I would perfer to keep my costs as low as possible. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. J. Smith ljsmith@epix.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 09 Sep 1998 11:29:46 +0000 From: Mephistophilis Subject: Utility for logging documents sent to the printer? Is there any utility that would keep a log of the names of the documents that I print and save me the occasional embarrasment of typing an important letter or memo - and then forgetting whether I printed and sent it off or not. (Must be my age - ). TIA - Fergus -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************