Subject: Info-Mac Digest V16 #263 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Thu, 18 Feb 99 Volume 16 : Issue 263 Today's Topics: (A) Mac II wont boot (A) Non-LocalTalk Printer on Network (A) SCSI for Blue & White, and i-Mac (Q) Alternative to Control Strip Menu? 8.5 on a 7200/120? Any c++ compilers for Mac? Can you Recommend any Speech-to-Text software? G3 Appletalk problem Microsoft is winning our heart slowly and surely Netscape 4.5 upgrade to 128 bit encription Netscape 4.5 upgrade to 128 bit encryption Netscape 4.5 upgrade to 128 bit encryption Performa 6400 Problems PowerBook 3400c/Broken Trackpad (Question) PowerBook 3400c/Broken Trackpad (Question) 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, Michael Bean, Liam Breck, Hugh Lewis, Tom Coradeschi, and Shawn Bunn. 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 #263" ------------------------------ Date: 17 Feb 99 06:36:53 -0500 From: "D. Scott Beach" Subject: (A) Mac II wont boot Ian Burt wrote: >So I've had a Mac II since before Christmas which wont boot. It is about >eight years old and has 2MB RAM, plus 4 ext, RGB card, Ethernet and a >beautiful Radius Monitor, all 19 inches of it. Wont boot though. >Apparently it worked for years no problems then was put away after being >superseded. Guy who donated it says he tried to boot it one day and it >just stood there looking more like a door stop by the minute. His theory >is a dud I/O micro switch or a fuse gone. A German web site led me to >being told it may just be a battery needed. I hope. Ian: Good call from the German web site. Without its two 3.6v lithium batteries it won't boot. My IIx is doing (well... not doing) the same thing. Even with replacement batteries mine only starts running but won't actually make happy chimes and boot. One of the replacement batteries I installed must be near-dead. If you need to get the batteries with leads soldered on, good luck; they're difficult to come by. Some of the later model IIx's had battery holders like we're used to seeing. Has anyone found a good, cheap way to get batteries into one of these or cobbled together a replacement system for them? - Scott PS - Please pardon my cross-posting this to Vintage Macs too, but there's a wealth of specialised knowledge there to tap! Scott Beach Toronto, Canada ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 16:46:09 -0800 From: Maurice Mike McNeil Subject: (A) Non-LocalTalk Printer on Network If it is a "Sharable" printer, this will work perfectly! I think only the Stylewriters are sharable. You will need to enable printer sharing (available in Sys 7.6+ I believe) in the Chooser. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 07:17:11 -0500 From: abrody@smart.net Subject: (A) SCSI for Blue & White, and i-Mac Dear Digest readers, Newer Technologies is making a uSCSI. Presently on backorder everywhere I looked, and ranging in price from $73 to $79 + S/H. No need to fill your PCI slot on the Blue and White. http://www.newertech.com MacWarehouse said when I called that they expect their first shipment to come March 5. But as always that is subject to change. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 15:49:01 -0800 From: Paul Brians Subject: (Q) Alternative to Control Strip Menu? I recently upgraded to System 8.5.1 and found that one of my favorite pieces of shareware (for which I paid the fee!), Control Strip Menu, no longer works. As MacFixit reports at : Control Strip Menu 3.0.2 will reportedly cause Apple's Control Strip to fail to startup and prevent you from accessing the Control Strip control panel. Vincent Tan (author of Control Strip Menu) writes: "This problem is only with the PowerPC version of CSM 3.0.2. In the distribution, there is a 68K version and this version will load under Mac OS 8.5 and this is the work-around that I recommend for users until I release a fix." But the 68K version, though it doesn't prevent the Control Strip from starting up, doesn't display on my 7600/132. In case you're not familiar with this marvel, CSM allows you to use the Control Strip as a miniature, and very flexible launcher. Is there something similar out there that does work? I really miss it. Paul Brians, Department of English,Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164-5020 brians@wsu.edu http://www.wsu.edu/~brians ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 16:39:01 -0500 From: "Fraser J. Goodmurphy" Subject: 8.5 on a 7200/120? The 8.5 installer complained that my drive was not supported. I thought everything went fine after ignoring the complaint, but now I am experiencing frequent crashing. I can't even restart or shut down cleanly. Sometimes I get a freeze, other times I get a Type 10 error or a CHK (?) error. I'd like to resolve this before I lose any data. The drive passes Norton Disk Doctor 4.0.3 with no problems. It's a Quantum Fireball 1280S (for Apple) formatted with HFS+ according to ASP 2.1.2. Before I shell out $130 for HDT 3.0, perhaps I should replace the drive altogether. With what though? Best, Fraser J. Goodmurphy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 23:31:55 -0800 From: lu@net999.com Subject: Any c++ compilers for Mac? Can somebody help me on this: For an entry level c++ student, what are the good and inexpensive c++ compilers for Mac? Thank you. (please reply to lu@net999.com) -- ______________________________________________________________________ ecstatic wonder is our natural state don't settle for anything less ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 11:40:34 -1000 From: "Edison M Cesar" Subject: Can you Recommend any Speech-to-Text software? I am looking for a simple, reliable, low cost program that will enable me to use a microphone connected to my Mac PC and generate text from continuous speech at normal dictation speed. I would like to get some accurate information based on user experience about Speech-toText programs that will work with a Mac. If you have successfully used any of the following products (I don't believe most of them will work with a Mac) and have opinions to share, please contact me offline at cesar@lava.net. TIA. PowerSecretary Power Edition PowerSecretary PE for Microsoft Word Dragon Point and Speak Dragon Naturally Speaking Dragon Naturally Speaking Mobile Voice Xpress Now Your'e Talking It Types Via Voice 98 Office It Types Via Voice 98 Home Point & Speak Voice Power Pro ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 15:40:30 -0800 From: Bob Durst Subject: G3 Appletalk problem I have two computers (G3 w/8.1 and IIci w/7.6) and a printer (HP Deskwriter) connected with Appletalk. The ci can always see the printer, but the G3 frequently (way too often) refuses to see either the printer or the other computer. I have checked and swapped the cables, so I don't think it is a wiring problem. Sometimes a reboot of the G3 will allow it on the network for a while, but even then, it looses its connection after a while. Because of the differing versions of system software the Appletalk versions are different on the two machines as is the Deskwriter driver (I haven't tried the newer Deskwriter software on the ci, why mess with the one that does work). It is driving us nut not to print from the G3. Anyone have any other suggestions. Bob Durst Dept. Food Science-Wiegand Hall Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-6602 541-737-6490 541-737-1877 FAX durstb@bcc.orst.edu ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 21:35:34 -0500 From: Louis Bergeron Subject: Microsoft is winning our heart slowly and surely Hi everyone, In the last Macworld, there were some rather nice praises for Microsoft, like Office 98 is the software of the year, Explorer 4.5 including Outlook are a must have and so on. Also, readers seems to be more positive about Microsoft. I am still using Word 5.1 which is for me one of the best software ever produced for the Macintosh. It have everything I need and when I transfer to Word 6 for Windows 95, all is fine. I am also using Excel 4 which is very simple to use. However, I bought Office 98 and I am using it mostly for conversions to PC and just for that it is great. I will take time to study it gradually. With Word 98, I can keep the Word 5.1 format, so this is a big plus. No more MacLink Plus. I can open anything on the PC side and save it in many format and just for that it is worth the price in my daily work. I have done test using VIRTUAL PC and Office for Windows 95 and this is really good. The documents are really the same on both platform if you use standard fonts. Also, when you get a Word attachment coming from a PC, you just double-click on it like in Eudora and bingo, the file is open. You can then save it in Word 5.1 or whatever. I have been using Explorer 4.5 for a few days and it gives me a feeling of lightness as they said it would be. Also, the Microsoft site is very friendly toward Macintosh users. I remember calling a FRIENDLY Microsoft representative in Canada who told me that for Microsoft the Macintosh was not important and this is why we had those botched versions like Word 6. This seems to be over and they insist on design from the ground up and it seems to be true. So, perhaps we should really give a try to those products and forget about BILL. The other BILL is perhaps more dangerous. Louis Bergeron Louis Bergeron C.P. 936 Rouyn Rouyn-Noranda Qc Canada J9X 5C8 Telephone-Phone (819) 764-3862 Telecopieur-Fax (819) 764-3758 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 11:43:59 GMT From: politta@spaa1.ti.ch Subject: Netscape 4.5 upgrade to 128 bit encription Hi, I have Netscape 4.5 (40 bit encryption because I'm not in U.S.A) running over imac (O.S 8.5). I would like to upgrade it to 128 bit encryption. There are SW like "fortify" that do it, but I found the PC version only. Someone know if there is a patch for mac too? Thanks for help. Michele -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:57:25 GMT From: politta@spaa1.ti.ch Subject: Netscape 4.5 upgrade to 128 bit encryption Hi, I have Netscape 4.5 (40 bit encryption because I'm not in U.S.A) running over imac (O.S 8.5). I would like to upgrade it to 128 bit encryption. There are SW like "fortify" that do it, but I found the PC version only. Someone know if there is a patch for mac too? Thanks for help. Michele -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 13:56:34 GMT From: politta@spaa1.ti.ch Subject: Netscape 4.5 upgrade to 128 bit encryption Hi, I have Netscape 4.5 (40 bit encryption because I'm not in U.S.A) running over imac (O.S 8.5). I would like to upgrade it to 128 bit encryption. There are SW like "fortify" that do it, but I found the PC version only. Someone know if there is a patch for mac too? Thanks for help. Michele -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:52:24 -0800 From: Buzz Subject: Performa 6400 Problems Hi folks: I’m a volunteer Mac guy who helps people with all kinds of problems. Recently, I have come across four different 6400s that began showing the question mark at startup. Starting from a floppy or CD allows me to repair HD damage and restart. A recheck with Disk First Aid and Norton shows directory problems. Start the computer back up on a floppy or CD, fix the problems, restart on HD, and the problems are back - with or without extensions on. Reformatted drives with system 8.0 CD, and in one case replaced the HD, and still no luck. Every restart brings a corrupted directory. Help! :-) Buzz Bennetts ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1904 03:06:32 -0200 From: JCP Subject: PowerBook 3400c/Broken Trackpad (Question) The trackpad (which also functions as a mouse) in my PowerBook 3400c is broken. (I opened the PB3400c according to the service manual instructions and found out how fragile this part is: made of plastic material, it has some very thin sections, which are easily broken). Now comes the hard part, from a Mac user and loyal supporter since 1985: I browsed the entire Apple site, plus MacinTouch, MacFixIt, etc., and NOWHERE did I find any indication on how to order a broken part of hardware!... The part number for my trackpad is engraved on it: 815-2479, but where to order it? I would be grateful if any of you Mac gurus could take the time to give some pointers on this. Thank you in advance for any help. Greetings! Joao Prof. Joao C. Portinari Projeto Portinari - PUC Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Rua Marques S. Vicente 225 Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22453-900 Brazil Tel. 55-21-322-2875 Fax: 55-21-259-9697 E-Mail: portinari@openlink.com.br URL: http://www.portinari.org.br ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 1 Jan 1904 03:11:24 -0200 From: JCP Subject: PowerBook 3400c/Broken Trackpad (Question) The trackpad (which also functions as a mouse) in my PowerBook 3400c is broken. (I opened the PB3400c according to the service manual instructions and found out how fragile this part is: made of plastic material, it has some very thin sections, which are easily broken). Now comes the hard part, from a Mac user and loyal supporter since 1985: I browsed the entire Apple site, plus MacinTouch, MacFixIt, etc., and NOWHERE did I find any indication on how to order a broken part of hardware!... The part number for my trackpad is engraved on it: 815-2479, but where to order it? I would be grateful if any of you Mac gurus could take the time to give some pointers on this. Thank you in advance for any help. Greetings! Joao Prof. Joao C. Portinari Projeto Portinari - PUC Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Rua Marques S. Vicente 225 Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22453-900 Brazil Tel. 55-21-322-2875 Fax: 55-21-259-9697 E-Mail: portinari@openlink.com.br URL: http://www.portinari.org.br -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************