Subject: Info-Mac Digest V19 #36 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Tue, 16 Apr 02 Volume 19 : Issue 36 Today's Topics: [*] TidBITS#626/15-Apr-02 (Q) security labels cause TiG4 DVD buzz and freeze [*] arp.hqx - AceReader Pro (For Mac) [*] arpd.hqx - AceReader Pro Deluxe (For Mac) [*] arpdn.hqx - AceReader Pro Deluxe Network (For Mac) [*] Gaps 3 Carbon [*] Gaps 3 Classic [*] ir125.sit.hqx - Image Rodeo - Template-based Web Album Creator [*] Keyboard Maestro 1.0.4J - Japanese Version [*] Keyboard Maestro v1.0.4 [*] logo-sender-109.hqx Sending logos, SMS and ringtones to Nokia mobile phones. [*] PC-Mac-Net FileShare 1.5 for MacOS Classic [*] PC-Mac-Net FileShare 1.5 for MacOS X [*] PhoneManager 1.0.3 for Nokia 6210 and Nokia 6310. [*] SessionTimer Pro 4.0 [*] SweetMail 2.2r2 [A] DSL in the UK who knows about where to find a download of bootdisk mac os 7.5 ? 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After a dozen years of writing about the Mac and the Internet, what do we have up our sleeves? Read on for more details in this anniversary issue. Adam also shares news of his latest book, iPhoto for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide, and the unique circumstances surrounding its publication. In the news, Dantz updates Retrospect 5.0, Now Up-to-Date & Contact 4.2 gains Mac OS X Palm synchronization, and CE Software releases QuicKeys X 1.5. Topics: MailBITS/15-Apr-02 New Book Documents iPhoto Features and Quirks An Even Dozen TidBITS [Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-626.etx; 30K] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 16:05:35 -0500 From: "Paul M. Sheldon" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: (Q) security labels cause TiG4 DVD buzz and freeze Blockbuster is installing security labels on DVDs. I observed Farscape DVD buzzing (just like labeled library cd's buzz and become unreadable by my TiG4) and there was a freeze toward the end of Main and I/E.T. We tried the DVD "Along Came a Spider" both before and after labeling and heard a distinct increase in buzz. We concluded that when a DVD label is already multicolor the extra security label makes the buzz that hurts the DVD being read. I recall there was some sort of shim fix for a tight fit on the TiG4 that prevented disk insertion. Mine inserts, but perhaps not well enough to lodge down so top doesn't hit. I couldn't find the report from sherlock 2 searches. Only found a shim fix for a battery disconnect. I would hope Apple would find a fix to do at home for old TiG4 owners. ------------------------------ Date: 14 Apr 2002 From: "Bernie Marasco" To: Subject: [*] arp.hqx - AceReader Pro (For Mac) [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/ace-reader-pro.hqx; 2110 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Apr 2002 From: "Bernie Marasco" To: Subject: [*] arpd.hqx - AceReader Pro Deluxe (For Mac) [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/ace-reader-pro-deluxe.hqx; 2211 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Apr 2002 From: "Bernie Marasco" To: Subject: [*] arpdn.hqx - AceReader Pro Deluxe Network (For Mac) Application Name: AceReader Pro Deluxe Network (For Mac) Version: 1.0g Home Page URL: http://www.acereader.com Author Email: support@stepware.com Short Description: Speed Reading, Assessment and Online Reader Software. Improve your reading skills by training with Drills. Track your progress by taking Comprehension Tests (for grades 1-12 plus adult). Read efficiently online with the Online Reader. Utilizes Tachistoscope Technology. Very customizable with many option settings and ability to create custom Drills and Comprehension Tests. For all ages (professionals to children). Long Description: AceReader Pro is three tools in one: (1) it can be used as a Reading Assessment Tool to determine and track your students reading levels, (2) it can be used as a Reading Improvement Training Tool to help improve their online and offline reading skills and (3) it can be used as an Online Reader to help them train and read more efficiently while online. Utilizes Tachistoscope Technology to pace your reading. Designed for all ages. Assess and Improve your reading skills with Comprehension Tests and Drills for grades 1-12 plus adult. Drills will automatically adjust training speed relative to personal reading ability. Test results are logged and graphed for accountability. Very customizable: Customize your own hotkeys, create your own preset option settings, Comprehension Test Editor, Drill Editor, spell checker and readability analysis tool (to help determine grade level of text). Includes online Help. VERSION INFORMATION: 3 versions of this product are available: (1) AceReader Pro, (2) AceReader Pro Deluxe and (3) AceReader Pro Deluxe Network. The Deluxe version is recommended if you want the Test Editor, Readability Statistics or if more than one person will be training on the product in a non-networked environment. The Deluxe Network version is designed for reading lab and networked computer environments. It can be installed on individual computers or on a network. If installed on a network, students do not need to sit in front of the same computer for each session and teachers can monitor the progress of the students from any computer on the network. Central administration functions allow teachers to view graphical and statistical comprehension test results for all students. Teacher administration functions include: User Management, Custom Options Management, Drill Text Management, Drill Management and Comprehension Test Management. System Requirements: OS 8.6 - OS X, CarbonLib 1.2.5 or greater Inclusion of this demo on commercial CD-ROM's is ok. ********** ABSTRACT CROPPED ********** [Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/ace-reader-pro-deluxe-net.hqx; 2316 K] ------------------------------ Date: 16 Apr 2002 From: Thomas Reed To: Subject: [*] Gaps 3 Carbon Gaps is a solitaire game in which all cards are dealt into 4 rows, the Aces are removed, and you must line up all cards in order from 2 to K by suit using the "holes" left by the Aces. (This game is also sometimes called Montana.) Changes in version 3.0: Classic and Carbon versions Multiple undo levels Up to 5 reshuffles, according to preferences Many interface improvements Gaps Classic requires Mac OS 8 or 9. Gaps Carbon requires Mac OS 9 or X. [Archived as /info-mac/game/gaps-30-x.hqx; 2736 K] ------------------------------ Date: 16 Apr 2002 From: Thomas Reed To: Subject: [*] Gaps 3 Classic Gaps is a solitaire game in which all cards are dealt into 4 rows, the Aces are removed, and you must line up all cards in order from 2 to K by suit using the "holes" left by the Aces. (This game is also sometimes called Montana.) Changes in version 3.0: Classic and Carbon versions Multiple undo levels Up to 5 reshuffles, according to preferences Many interface improvements Gaps Classic requires Mac OS 8 or 9. Gaps Carbon requires Mac OS 9 or X. [Archived as /info-mac/game/gaps-30.hqx; 1983 K] ------------------------------ Date: 14 Apr 2002 From: Clyde McQueen To: Subject: [*] ir125.sit.hqx - Image Rodeo - Template-based Web Album Creator Author: mailto:clyde@imagerodeo.com Image Rodeo product page: http://www.imagerodeo.com Directory: graphics, web authoring Image Rodeo is a template-based web photo album creator for Macintosh OS X. Image Rodeo provides two simple and powerful mechanisms for building the best and most unique web sites: * You can choose from a set of canned templates with unique designs. You have full control over thumbnail and photo size; you can add captions and titles; and you can rotate your photos. Most templates support printing through Shutterfly (optional). * HTML coders can design their own templates using XML and Image Rodeos built-in scripting language, IRScript. IRScript is loosely based on JavaScript, and provides access to all of Image Rodeos internal photo and html properties. Full source code for all of the built-in templates is provided to kick start the process, and full documentation is provided online. Image Rodeo was designed to handle thousands of photos. It doesnt copy your archive when you import; it supports a page hierarchy much like Finder folders; and it's fast. And last, but not least: Image Rodeo was built exclusively for Macintosh OS X, so it supports unlimited undo, spell checking in every edit box, and AppleScript. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/image-rodeo-125.hqx; 493 K] ------------------------------ Date: 16 Apr 2002 From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com To: Subject: [*] Keyboard Maestro 1.0.4J - Japanese Version This is the Japanese version of the Keyboard Maestro package. An essential utility for anybody who works on their Mac, Keyboard Maestro perform many different tasks simply by pressing a few keys. Keyboard Maestro allows you to spend more time working and less time mousing and clicking and typing to get the work done. Keyboard Maestro has built into it three core features to make working on the Mac much simpler: Hot Keys, Program Switcher, and Clipboard Switcher. The Hot Key feature enables you to define any number of user configurable actions simply by pressing a keystroke. Hot Key actions include quitting, hiding, or activating applications, inserting text, executing an Apple or UNIX Script, opening files or folders, and so much more. All hot keys can optionally be targeted to specific applications, allowing the hot key to be active only when you find it most useful. Keyboard Maestro incorporates the wildly popular Classic MacOS application switching utility, Program Switcher. In fact, Keyboard Maestro was written by the author of Program Switcher. With the Program Switcher feature, you are able to launch, switch, hide, and quit applications with a simple keystroke. Keyboard Maestro brings to MacOS X what Classic Mac users have been enjoying since 1994 - the most refined application switching utility there is! Keyboard Maestro also has the extremely useful clipboard utility Clipboard Switcher built in. Clipboard Switcher allows you to define any number of clipboards which you can use to copy to and paste from simply by pressing a keystroke. Clipboards are automatically saved through system restarts and user logouts, and always available when you need them. Changes in version 1.0.4: * New "Open System Preferences Pane" hot key action allows you to easily define a hot key to open any installed system preference pane * Added "Auto-Text Tokens" to the "Insert Text" hot key. The tokens allow one to insert dynamic text, such as the current date or time. * Hot keys are now disabled while a hot key event is being processed. This allows you to define a remap keystroke hot key which generates a keystroke that happens to be another hot key's activating keystroke and not have the other hot key be activated. [Archived as /info-mac/gui/keyboard-maestro-104-jp.hqx; 1159 K] ------------------------------ Date: 16 Apr 2002 From: Michael Kamprath To: Subject: [*] Keyboard Maestro v1.0.4 For anybody who works on their Mac, Keyboard Maestro is an essential utility to perform many different tasks simply by pressing a few keys. Keyboard Maestro allows you to spend more time working and less time mousing, clicking, and typing to get your work done. Keyboard Maestro has three core features built into it to make working on the Mac much simpler: Hot Keys, Program Switcher, and Clipboard Switcher. The Hot Key feature enables you to perform any number of user configurable actions simply by pressing a keystroke. Hot Key actions include quitting, hiding, or activating applications, inserting text, executing an Apple Script or a UNIX script, opening files or folders, and much more. All hot keys can optionally be targeted to specific applications, allowing the hot key to be active only when you find it useful. Keyboard Maestro incorporates the wildly popular Classic MacOS application switching utility, Program Switcher. In fact, Keyboard Maestro was written by the author of Program Switcher. With the Program Switcher feature, you are able to launch, switch, hide, and quit applications with a simple keystroke. Keyboard Maestro brings to MacOS X what Classic Mac users have been enjoying since 1994 - the most refined application switching utility there is! Keyboard Maestro also has the extremely useful clipboard utility, Clipboard Switcher, built in. Clipboard Switcher allows you to define any number of clipboards which you can use to copy to and paste from simply by pressing a keystroke. Clipboards are automatically saved through system restart, user logout, and are always available when you need them. New features and bug fixes in this version include: New "Open System Preferences Pane" hot key action allows you to easily define a hot key to open any installed system preference pane Added "Auto-Text Tokens" to the "Insert Text" hot key. The tokens allow you to insert dynamic text, such as the current date or time, or you Macs IP address. Remap keystroke hot keys no longer trigger other Keyboard Maestro hot keys Michael F. Kamprath maestro@keyboardmaestro.com [Archived as /info-mac/gui/keyboard-maestro-104.hqx; 722 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Apr 2002 From: MacMedia To: Subject: [*] logo-sender-109.hqx Sending logos, SMS and ringtones to Nokia mobile phones. LogoSender 1.0 for Nokia phones (Mac OS X version available at http://www.macmedia.sk/logosender10x.sit) LogoSender is a MacOS application that can send operator logo, caller group graphics, picture SMS, text SMS and ringtones to another (or your own) Nokia mobile phone from the phone connected to your computer through the GSM network. Bigger operator logos (78 x 21 pixels, for Nokia 71xx, 62xx, 63xx), smaller logos (72 x 14 pixels, for Nokia 32xx, 33xx, 51xx, 61xx, 82xx, 83xx, 88xx), caller group graphics (72 x 14 pixels, for almost all Nokias) and picture SMS (72 x 28 pixels, for almost all Nokias) are supported. A picture of required size and black&white bitmap format may be prepared in a built-in simple editor, or in a standard graphic editor (GraphicConverter, Adobe Photoshop or similar) or downloaded from the Internet and then opened in LogoSender. After entering the recipient phone number the connected mobile phone will send the logo or SMS. Standard phonebooks can be imported from the phone and saved to a file. Graphics can be sent to Nokia phones only, text messages can be sent to any phone. Requirements: MacOS PPC computer MacOS 8.6 - 9.x Nokia 71xx, 52xx, 62xx, 63xx, 65xx, 82xx, 83xx, 88xx mobile phone Shareware $15. MacMedia Csl. armady 8 040 01 Kosice Slovak Republic www.macmedia.sk info@macmedia.sk [Archived as /info-mac/comm/logo-sender-109.hqx; 1031 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Apr 2002 From: Michael Wildoer To: Subject: [*] PC-Mac-Net FileShare 1.5 for MacOS Classic PC-Mac-Net FileShare allows you to easily and securely transfer files between any type of Macintosh and Windows PC over a local area network or over the Internet. Any two computers in a network can be connected at one time. * Perfect for simple cross-platform file sharing on home networks * Allows you to conveniently get files from your friends via the Internet * Supports the transfer of huge files, even when using dialup modems * Safely access files stored on your home computer from school or work * Only you and your trusted friends can access your shared files * Transfers between computers can be stopped and resumed at any time * True Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking - no servers are involved * File access is protected by highly secure 448-bit encryption * Works between any type of Macintosh and Windows PC * Broken file transfers (due to modem dropouts, etc.) can be resumed * automatically renames files to ensure cross-platform file name compatibility * sets Macintosh type/creators correctly based on PC file name extensions * adds PC file name extension correctly based on Macintosh type/creator * list of types/creators and PC file name extensions can be changed by user * Uses standard Internet protocols for all operations (ie. TCP/IP) * Also supports native Mac-to-Mac and Windows-to-Windows transfers * Macintosh file types/creators are set correctly, based on PC file extensions * Additional Macintosh file types/creators can be added by the user * Versions for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, MacOS Classic and MacOS X * You can download all versions for Windows and MacOS when you purchase * Demo works for an unlimited time, but only transfers files less than 2mb * The full version is priced at only USD24.95 VENDOR INFORMATION Lava Software Pty. Ltd. GPO Box 215, Adelaide, Australia, 5001 service@lavasoftware.com http://www.lavasoftware.com Australian Company Number: 078 013 902 Australian Business Number: 52 078 013 902 COPYRIGHT Both the PC-Mac-Net FileShare software (hereafter called the 'software') and user manual are Copyright (c) 2001 by Lava Software Pty. Ltd., GPO Box 215, Adelaide, Australia, 5001. All rights reserved. All data bases and other resources included with this software are also Copyright (C) 2001 by Lava Software. Their use, other than with this software, requires the express written permission of the copyright holder. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/pc-mac-net-file-15.hqx; 1898 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Apr 2002 From: Michael Wildoer To: Subject: [*] PC-Mac-Net FileShare 1.5 for MacOS X PC-Mac-Net FileShare allows you to easily and securely transfer files between any type of Macintosh and Windows PC over a local area network or over the Internet. Any two computers in a network can be connected at one time. * Perfect for simple cross-platform file sharing on home networks * Allows you to conveniently get files from your friends via the Internet * Supports the transfer of huge files, even when using dialup modems * Safely access files stored on your home computer from school or work * Only you and your trusted friends can access your shared files * Transfers between computers can be stopped and resumed at any time * True Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking - no servers are involved * File access is protected by highly secure 448-bit encryption * Works between any type of Macintosh and Windows PC * Broken file transfers (due to modem dropouts, etc.) can be resumed * automatically renames files to ensure cross-platform file name compatibility * sets Macintosh type/creators correctly based on PC file name extensions * adds PC file name extension correctly based on Macintosh type/creator * list of types/creators and PC file name extensions can be changed by user * Uses standard Internet protocols for all operations (ie. TCP/IP) * Also supports native Mac-to-Mac and Windows-to-Windows transfers * Macintosh file types/creators are set correctly, based on PC file extensions * Additional Macintosh file types/creators can be added by the user * Versions for Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP, MacOS Classic and MacOS X * You can download all versions for Windows and MacOS when you purchase * Demo works for an unlimited time, but only transfers files less than 2mb * The full version is priced at only USD24.95 VENDOR INFORMATION Lava Software Pty. Ltd. GPO Box 215, Adelaide, Australia, 5001 service@lavasoftware.com http://www.lavasoftware.com Australian Company Number: 078 013 902 Australian Business Number: 52 078 013 902 COPYRIGHT Both the PC-Mac-Net FileShare software (hereafter called the 'software') and user manual are Copyright (c) 2001 by Lava Software Pty. Ltd., GPO Box 215, Adelaide, Australia, 5001. All rights reserved. All data bases and other resources included with this software are also Copyright (C) 2001 by Lava Software. Their use, other than with this software, requires the express written permission of the copyright holder. You may not make alterations, attempt to disassemble, reverse engineer or decompile the software under any circumstances whatsoever. ********** ABSTRACT CROPPED ********** [Archived as /info-mac/comm/pc-mac-net-file-15-osx.hqx; 1903 K] ------------------------------ Date: 16 Apr 2002 From: MacMedia To: Subject: [*] PhoneManager 1.0.3 for Nokia 6210 and Nokia 6310. (Mac OS X version available at http://www.macmedia.sk/phonemanager10x.sit) Other Nokia phones are not supported yet. Cable connection is required, infrared and bluetooth connection is not supported yet. Main features: - reading phonebooks from the phone memory and the SIM card (extended phonebook from the phone memory is supported - 5 numbers and 2 or 4 texts for each entry) - editing, uploading and deleting phonebook entries - international characters support - saving phonebook to a file - phonebook exporting as tab-separated text - direct sending SMS when working with phonebooks - SMS management - text and picture SMS (reading from the phone, sending, replying, forwarding, deleting, attaching pictures, delivery reports, flash SMS) - loading picture SMS from a picture file - simple picture SMS editing - QuickFind feature for easy finding phonebook entries when sending SMS - saving SMS to a file - saving picture SMS to a file - SMS exporting as tab-separated text - SMS sending to multiple recipients - SMS saving to the phone - downloading and uploading phone logos (operator logo, startup logo, group logos) - uploading operator logos for different GSM networks - deleting operator logo from the phone - loading logo from a picture file - simple logo editing - phone info and phone restart - saving phone and system info to a file Requirements: - Nokia DLR-3P or compatible cable - Keyspan High Speed USB Serial Adapter - http://www.keyspan.com - Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x Shareware $27. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/phone-manager-103.hqx; 1169 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Apr 2002 From: Info To: Subject: [*] SessionTimer Pro 4.0 SessionTimer Pro 4 http://www.rootsolutions.de/sessiontimer/ info@rootsolutions.de PPC, OS 8.1 or later (68K version available) SessionTimer Pro is a handy time logging tool for multiple projects. It is not affected by accidental closing, quitting, or even a system crash. The timer is also midnight safe. Key features * intuitive, point and click interface. * freeware for up to three timers. * optional registration allows for an unlimited number of timers and other features. * overview window with shortcuts and sorting functions. * optional display of payment, based on an hourly or flat rate. * context-sensitive on-line help. [Archived as /info-mac/app/time/sessiontimer-40.hqx; 2637 K] ------------------------------ Date: 15 Apr 2002 From: SUGIURA To: Subject: [*] SweetMail 2.2r2 SweetMail is an internet e-mail client for Macintosh that provides most powerful features with sweet interface. SweetMail has multiple POP3 accounts, very fast searching, threading-view, filtering, templates, auto-wrap and many useful functions. System Requirements: * System 7.1 or later. (PPC/68K, including MacOSX) * 4MB of Memory. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/sweetmail-22r2.hqx; 2494 K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 11:46:33 -0400 From: monte To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: [A] DSL in the UK Richard, I can not specifically address situations in England, as I'm an American, however I can pass along some things based on my experiences with DSL. I would recommend staying away from USB based DSL modems. The hardware I have seen is limited in total speeds they can support. Worse yet, if you are using another USB port to print, for instance, your internet surfing speed can suffer. If you are looking to purchase your own hardware I would recommend an external Ethernet/ADSL modem. I've used an Efficient Networks Speedstream modem, 5260, and have had success with it. As for setting up PPPOE, it is a breeze. I never told my DSL ISP I was using MacOS X, as they currently don't support it. You can go into the System Preferences, at the Show pull down menu choose Built-In Ethernet, and then go to the PPPoE tab and click on the check box Connect Using PPPoE. After that just fill in your user name and password information. Apply your changes, making sure the Ethernet port is the primary port (Easily done by going to the Show menu again and choosing Active Network Ports and dragging your Ethernet Built-In to the top.) That's it. Now your Mac will automatically use the DSL to make internet connections. The nice thing about this arrangement is you can leave your modem connected and available as a back up option if the DSL does go down, the Mac will auto switch to the port that is functional. Monte >Hi. I hope shortly to be taking the plunge and finally getting an ADSL line at home here in London, and I'd like to seek any tips readers - especially ones in the UK - may have concerning ADSL. There are quite a few USB DSL modems out there, including ones made by US Robotics and Dlink; some are advertised as being for the PC. I'm just wondering whether it really is plug-and-play with these, ie does OS X recognize and use them straight away, or does one have to rely on special drivers, which would be a pain. Also, has anyone had any problems getting PPPoE (or PPPoA as the UK variant is apparently known) to work under OS X? Thanks in advance for any suggestions/recommendations. Richard -- ------------------------------ Date: 13 Apr 2002 02:49:45 -0700 From: francois.theron@chaoid.com (franzi) To: comp-sys-mac-digest@moderators.isc.org Subject: who knows about where to find a download of bootdisk mac os 7.5 ? Hello world ! The system of my quadra 700 crashed. I'm no more able to reboot the computer. After starting the computer, the only thing i see is a floppy icon with a "?" So i'm looking for a downloadable bootdisk for system 7.5 (or earlier). The apple web site seems only to support the os X version now. Who knows a internet link for a download ? Thanx a lot. franzi of france -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************