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Info-Mac Digest             Fri, 01 Jun 01       Volume 18 : Issue 84

Today's Topics:

      [*] Card Crash: Break-out style game.
      [*] DssW Power Manager 2.1 - The Mac automation suite
      [*] FTP audiotools31.sit
      [*] NinjaCalc 0.1
      [*] Pads 2.0.4 - Note Pad/Stickies Replacement for the Macintosh
      [*] RightWord 1.0.4 (68K)
      [*] SpeakTime 2.0  - speaks the time and announces
      Cleaning LaserWriter Pro...
      Filemaker Advice (Lists)
      italian QWERTY layout for Mac
      Reading PC disks on a MAC
      Shut down problem

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: Scott FR <micaic@kagi.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Card Crash: Break-out style game.

Card Crash 1.0
By Scott FR

Card Crash is a fun, breakout-style game that uses cards instead of 
bricks. When you hit a card, it falls toward you paddle. If you catch 
the card with your paddle, then it is added to your hand. Your score 
is based on a Poker scoring of your 
hand. 

[Archived as /info-mac/game/arc/card-crash-10.hqx; 1323 K]

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: DssW Support <support@dssw.co.uk>
To: 
Subject: [*] DssW Power Manager 2.1 - The Mac automation suite

    <http://www.dssw.co.uk/powermanager/>

Designed for AppleScripters, network administrators and professional
Macintosh users, Power Manager can both automate your workflow and reduce
running costs.

Using the Schedulers you can automatically start up, shut down, wake up and
sleep your Mac at any time, without user interaction. Three powerful
Schedulers cater for every situation.

Using the Launcher you can run your AppleScripts, launch your applications
and open your documents at any time or on a specific trigger. Triggers
include: start up, shut down, wake up, system sleep, specific date and
time, daily, weekly, monthly, user log in and user log out. Triggers can be
further refined with optional conditions and modifiers. Conditions include:
specific time periods, days, months, user name, frequency and idle time.

Power Manager incorporates and extends the capabilities of the Energy Saver
system addition.

Detailed event logging, user mode password protection, multiple and remote
configuration make administration of Power Manager a breeze, even in
multiple user environments.

Power Manager fully supports AppleScript. Thirty sample scripts are
included that demonstration the extensive dictionary provided.

Control Strip, Location Manager and Keychain support and integration make
sure Power Manager blends seamlessly into your Macintosh.

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/dssw-power-manager-21.hqx; 2097 K]

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: Info <info@rootsolutions.de>
To: 
Subject: [*] FTP audiotools31.sit

audiotools31.sit

audio tools 3.1
http://www.rootsolutions.de/audiotools/

PPC, OS 8.1 or later (68K version available), Quicktime and color monitor
recommended.

audio tools is a point-and-click set of production calculators and utilities
that are commonly needed during music production.

Key features:
Ç setups for effect processors, such as delay, reverb, etc.
Ç conversion factors for loops and time dilation.
Ç conversion factors for loops and detuning.
Ç any midi tuning scale to cents and vice versa.
Ç sequencer ticks from sample event position
Ç glossary screen with brief definitions of audio terminology.
Ç tap tempo feature for quickly finding a tempo in bpm.
Ç patch number conversion utility.
Ç pitch to frequency and pitch to midi note number conversion.
Ç interactive circle of fifths.
Ç A-440 tuning reference.
Ç sample size calculation utility.

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/audio-tools-31.hqx; 3345 K]

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: roger kumar <rkumar@bigteam.org>
To: 
Subject: [*] NinjaCalc 0.1

NinjaCalc 0.1 is a stack-based, Reverse-Polish calculator for Mac OS X. It
features hexadecimal support, command spooling, infinite stack size
(limited by memory), and over 25 built-in functions.

NinjaCalc is available free of charge. More information is available at
http://www.blueninja.com

[Archived as /info-mac/sci/calc/ninja-calc-01.hqx; 49 K]

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: "Dennis C. De Mars" <demars@mminternet.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] Pads 2.0.4 - Note Pad/Stickies Replacement for the Macintosh


Pads is a simple replacement for the standard Note Pad and Stickies
applications. It is a carbonized application that runs natively under Mac OS
X.

Pads is as simple to use as either Note Pad or Stickies, yet provides
significant new features. Pads gives users the ability to organize their
notes and use them more effectively.

Features:
- Notes can be given titles.
- Notes can be categorized.
- Pages can be "torn off" so that multiple pages can be viewed at
  once (like Stickies). These tear-off pages can be closed later
  without destroying the original notes.
- Standard Macintosh features such as styled text and drag-and-drop
  editing are supported. Text wrapping (on by default) can be turned off.
- New notes can be created automatically when text selections, clippings
  or files are dragged into the Pads window.
- The interface is intuitive and can be customized by the user
- Pages can be locked to protect against accidental deletion
  or modification.
 
Pads is a shareware program. It is not restricted in features or
time-limited in any way. The fee for a single user license is $15.

The Pads web site is at:

<http://www.fractaldomains.com/pads/>

Inquiries and feedback should be directed to:

pads@fractaldomains.com or demars@kagi.com

The author of Pads is Dennis C. De Mars, who also created Fractal Domains,
a popular shareware fractal program for the Macintosh.

[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/pads-204.hqx; 883 K]

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: Ton Brand <ton_brand@spidernet.nl>
To: 
Subject: [*] RightWord 1.0.4 (68K)


RightWord 1.0.4 (68K)

What it is: Word game for one player or two players in an internal network
Author: Ton Brand
Company: Ton's Software
License: Shareware US$10
Computer: 68K Mac
Mac OS: 7.0 or later
Abstract:
RightWord is a word game that resembles a popular game on Dutch television.
There are a PPC and 68K versions; with this you have the 68K version. It's
meant for both adults and children. The fun of playing RightWord is to find
the 5-letter words (in English) of which RightWord presents the first
letter. You can either play alone or against an opponent, on the same
machine or via an internal network. There's also a factor of luck that makes
RightWord even more attractive, which has to do with 'drawing balls' and
achieving the word 'RIGHT' as column, row or diagonal in a colored bingo
board. Further, there are 'red balls' to change the course of the game.
Version 1.0.4 fixes a bug that caused a startup problem in some cases.

[Archived as /info-mac/game/word/right-word-104-68k.hqx; 910 K]

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Date: 1 Jun 2001
From: kenny grant <kennygrant@mac.com>
To: 
Subject: [*] SpeakTime 2.0  - speaks the time and announces


SpeakTime is a background application which allows your mac to speak a user
specified phrase on start up, speak the time at different intervals, and
announce any number of custom phrases at user specified times and dates.
SpeakTime uses the Speech Manager and Carbon Library, which are both
available with Mac OS 8.6 and above.

Runs on Mac OS 8.6 to 10 - fully carbonised

SpeakTime requires Speech Manager and Carbon Library. It will run on macs
with Mac OS 8.6 - OS X installed.

Kenny Grant
http://www.charmedbaryon.com/

[Archived as /info-mac/app/time/speak-time-20.hqx; 453 K]

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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 19:20:47 -0400
From: Charlie Summers <charlie@lofcom.com>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Cleaning LaserWriter Pro...

Folks;

   I vaguely remember, in the dimness of time (and through the cobwebs of my
ancient brain) a website that contained information on throughly cleaning
various models of Apple LaserWriters. Naturally, now that it's time to
replace the toner in my occasionally-used LaserWriter Pro and I want to do a
good job of cleaning the puppy up so I can get another couple of years of
faithful service from it, I can't find the website for the life of me. I
remember the site as being pretty detailed about how best to clean out all
the accumulated dust and gunk, what to remove, what NOT to remove...

   Anyone happen to have a pointer?

         Charlie

- -
New Opinion Piece about OFF-Net Privacy: http://www.lofcom.com/news/oped.phtml

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Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 09:51:37 -0400
From: Scott Horton <shorton@metrocast.net>
To: <nickpappas@lizzysicecream.com>, Info Mac Digest <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Filemaker Advice (Lists)

There are 2 English lists that I know of.

1. FMPro Experts List. Send SUBSCRIBE FMPexperts or SUBSCRIBE DIGEST
FMPexperts to requests@lists.ironclad.net.au

2. FMPRO-L List. Send  SUBscribe FMPRO-L <Your Name> to
LISTSERV@LISTSERV.DARTMOUTH.EDU

I hope that this helps.

>From: Christian F Buser <christian@rumantsch.ch>
>Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 21:11:23 +0200
>To: Nick Pappas <nickpappas@lizzysicecream.com>
>Subject: Filemaker advice
>
>Nick Pappas <nickpappas@lizzysicecream.com> wrote:

>>Is there an e-mail forum where one can ask questions about using Claris
>>Filemaker?

>If you can read/write German, there is a mailing list operated by
>"MUS" (Macintosh Users Switzerland), where you could ask your
>question.
>
>Here are the list details:
>
>List-Subscribe: <mailto:sigfilemaker@mus.ch?subject=subscribe>
>List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:sigfilemaker@mus.ch?subject=unsubscribe>
>List-Archive: <mailto:sigfilemaker@mus.ch?subject=digests>
>List-Owner: <mailto:sigfilemaker-admin@mus.ch>
>List-Post: <mailto:sigfilemaker@mus.ch>
>List-Help: <mailto:sigfilemaker@mus.ch?subject=help>
>
>But remember: it is a GERMAN LANGUAGE list.

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Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 14:22:47 +0200
From: Vincenzo Flati <flativ@univaq.it>
To: <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: italian QWERTY layout for Mac

Does anybody know if there is any solution in order to use a USB italian
QWERTY layout keyboard on an iMac?
Thank you,
Vincenzo Flati

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Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 21:42:37 -0400
From: Dan Cottler <darmok@usa.net>
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Reading PC disks on a MAC

At Wed, 30 May 2001, Christian F Buser wrote:
>Arthur Snoke <snoke@equake.geol.vt.edu> wrote:
>  >I have CDs written on a PC with files that, on the PC, were not
>>restricted to the 8.3 DOS naming convention.  Example: index.html.  When I
>>look at the CD on a MAC (or on Unix), it portrays the 8.3 naming
>>convention.  Example, index.html becomes INDEX-1.HTM.
>
>In fact, it becomes INDEX~1.HTM, I think.
>
>The problem only exists with CDs, as far as I know. Your Mac should
>be able to read other PC media (HDs, floppies, etc.) normally.

Normally = with the PC Exchange (File Exchange) control panel installed.

>What you need is the "Joliet" extension from Thomas Tempelmann. Look
>for the latest version yt <http://www.tempel.org>. Mine is version
>1.3 and works with MacOS 9.04 on a blue/white G3, and with MacOS 8.6
>on my Wallstreet Powerbook.

(jumping in; never got the last dozen digests, so ahm pro'ly off track)

Depends on the actual format of the CD.

ISO-9660 CDs have 8.3 filenames and are readable on any computer.

Joliet is a MS-proprietary enhancement of ISO-9660 that allows longer
file names; up to 64 characters I believe.  Some Joliet CDs can be 
read by the codec/drivers that Microsloth has made available.  But 
some cannot as they include "unreleased" "windows only" things.

Or the CD may have been written using something like Adaptec's 
DirectCD -- in which case, it's Universal Disk Format (UDF).  (This 
is what you get when you create "packet written" CDs).  UDF is a 
standardized enhancement of 9660, which includes both an 8.3 and a 
127 character filename TOC, so they're truely readable on any 
platform.  MacOS 8.1 and later include the codec for UDF 1.02, but 
long ago the world went to 1.5.

Current UDF codecs/drivers for Mac and Windows are available at
   http://www.roxio.com/en/jhtml/support/webcheckup.jhtml

FWIW,
- Dan.
-- 
- Psychoceramic Emeritus    <mailto:darmok@usa.net>
- South Jersey, USA, Earth  <http://cronus.spaceports.com/~darmok>
- Billions of people walking around - like Happy Meals with legs.

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Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:59:37 -0500
From: Dave Martin <macdave@tamu.edu>
To: <digest@info-mac.org>
Subject: Shut down problem

I just got a cable modem (after years of using PPP) and now my Power Mac 
8600/300 running Mac OS 8.6 won't shut down. It claims that it can't 
because one of the programs running won't quit. The only thing running is 
the Finder. I can't think of any reason why having a permanent connection 
would cause the Finder to do this. I've tried changing the TCP/IP options 
but doesn't seem to matter if "load only when needed" is enabled or not.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

----------------------------------------------------
Dave Martin * Microcomputer Specialist
Texas A&M University * English Department * MS 4227
macdave@tamu.edu  *  (979) 845-8344  *  Blocker 218D
http://www-english.tamu.edu/pers/staff/dave/

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