Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #196 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Mon, 11 Dec 00 Volume 17 : Issue 196 Today's Topics: (Q) Cardbus USB adapter compatible printers (Q) finding FCR LinkUPPP (Q) replacing a CD-R with a CD-RW? [*] MaxNews v0.80d [*] Sound Warehouse v1.0.2 [*] SweetMail 2.01 [*] virtual wine cellar 3.0 Free Cell Solitaire on Mac??? iMac Modem Performance Internet Explorer & Java Modem Problem Performa 630cd fails to complete startup Thank you for USB on beige G3 help TV Remote & Computer 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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I would also like it not to have a lag time like my 850 did in starting up everytime it warmed up. I had to wait 8 to 10 minutes before it was ready to print. Preferably a printer for under $300. It appears to be very hard to get the Epson 900 from a reputable dealer. Thank you. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Come visit an internet index of 14 topics and over 800 links at: http://www.index-site.com/ All links verified monthly. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 21:57:26 -0500 From: "abrody@smart.net" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: (Q) finding FCR LinkUPPP Dear Digest readers, FCR's page no longer appears to be accessible, and I found somebody who needs a dual connection. So where do I get their LinkUPPP software for him? Thank you. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Come visit an internet index of 14 topics and over 800 links at: http://www.index-site.com/ All links verified monthly. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 18:23:37 -0500 From: "abrody@smart.net" To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: (Q) replacing a CD-R with a CD-RW? Dear Digest readers, I have an antique here. One of the first SCSI-2 CD-R external drives. I was wondering if I could open the case and put in an internal CD-RW or more modern CD-R or CD-ROM drive in place of the drive currently inside its case? It works perfectly well, I really want to be able to have a reliable external CD drive that is of decent speed. And if it is possible, does the internal drive need to be SCSI based? Or can it be something else? Thank you. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Come visit an internet index of 14 topics and over 800 links at: http://www.index-site.com/ All links verified monthly. ------------------------------ Date: 10 Dec 2000 From: "Stanley C. R. Roche Busk" To: Subject: [*] MaxNews v0.80d MaxNews is a new full featured MacOS offline NNTP client. In other words, it½s a program able to fetch usenet news in order to read them offline. It allows to subscribe to any kind of group, post articles, follow up...etc... It½s an alternative to comercial software. MaxNews inlude a powerfull set of features like a customizable spam filter and a complete purge system. Features ======== The main goal is to provide a very simple program, full featured with an attractive interface. A the same time we want to add some exclusive features. This software will be available for MacOS 9.x and MacOS X native. Likely only in English at the beginning with plans to translate it to French, German and Spanish as soon as posible. What½s next ? ============= We want to implement some features almost all current software lake, like the capability of decoding and encoding attachments. Troubleshooting - How to contact the autor ========================================== You can get in touch with the author by email only, at : If you think you have found a bug, please send a detailed description along with a copy of your connection log located in the MaxNews Files folder. How to get new releases ======================= All new releases will be available at : http://www.maxprog.com Copyright ========= This is Copyright software. All rights reserved. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/max-news-08d.hqx; 1191 K] ------------------------------ Date: 10 Dec 2000 From: Takashi Suzuki To: Subject: [*] Sound Warehouse v1.0.2 Sound Warehouse is an application for the Macintosh which allows you to play & manage sound files. (MP3, AIFF, AIFC, WAVE, AU, Sound DesignerII and MIDI files supported) Player window holds one sound file, and displays it's time code, spectrum and level meters. Playlist window can have up to 2,147,483,647 sound files to be played back sequentially, or random order. Database window can have up to 2,147,483,647 sound files with sort & find capability. You can convert sound format. What's changed : - Can convert file format by choosing "Export...." item in pop-up menu on both Database and Playlist window. - "File Info..." item in pop-up menu on Player window can be chosen for WAV, AU, AVI, SDII files. - "File Info..." dialog for WAV, AU, AVI, SDII files did not show all of the info inside it -> fixed. Features : - Power Application. - QuickTime support. - Macintosh Drag and Drop support. - Navigation Services support. This application requires : - Macintosh with PowerPC (G3, G4 recommended) - System8.5 + QuickTime 4 (QuickTime 5 recommended) -- T.Suzuki [Archived as /info-mac/gst/sound-warehouse-102.hqx; 391 K] ------------------------------ Date: 10 Dec 2000 From: sweetmail@mac.com To: Subject: [*] SweetMail 2.01 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, thread-view, filtering, templates, auto-wrap and many useful functions. System Requirements: * System 7.5 or later. (including MacOSX public beta) * 4MB of Memory. [Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/mail/sweet-mail-201.hqx; 1967 K] ------------------------------ Date: 10 Dec 2000 From: Stefan Schramm To: Subject: [*] virtual wine cellar 3.0 virtual wine cellar 3.0 http://www.rootsolutions.de/vwc/about.htm PPC, OS 8.1 or later (68K version available), color monitor recommended. virtual wine cellar helps you track your inventory. It keeps you informed about stock and history, shows the current value of your wine collection, keeps track of your suppliers, and gives you the option of ordering directly from within wine cellar. Order forms can be customized for any language. Key features: Ñ intuitive, point and click interface - no knowledge of filemaker pro required. Ñ fields for wine name, country, appellation, grape, year, maturity, etc. in logical grouping. Ñ summaries for number of bottles, total cost, market value, and appreciation. Ñ automatic reminders for wines that reached/passed maturity. Ñ easy order - order directly from within virtual wine cellar. Ñ extensive finding and sorting functions. Ñ displays your own rating both numerically and graphically. Ñ import function for scanned wine labels. Ñ optimized print form. Ñ report function for further editing in your favourite word processor. Ñ extensive, context-sensitive on-line help. [Archived as /info-mac/data/virtual-wine-cellar-30.hqx; 3106 K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2000 15:04:56 -0500 From: ngpappas To: "digest@info-mac.org" Subject: Free Cell Solitaire on Mac??? Is there a Macintosh version of the Free Cell solitaire game that I have seen on Windows machines? Where can I find it? Nick Pappas ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 15:38:52 -0800 From: Laurence Hawkins To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: iMac Modem Performance After going through the horrors of slow internal 56K modem performance on my PowerMac 6500/225, remedied eventually by removing the internal card and installing an external Supra Express, I am now finding the identical problem with a new iMac DV+. Setting the modem script to Apple Internal 56K Modem (v.90) results either in no connection or an unstable one. Changing to Apple Internal 56K Modem (v.34) works like a dream, but is restricted to a max speed of 33.6. What is Apple's problem with internal modems, and why can they not fix it? Do I have to use an external modem yet again? Laurence Hawkins ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 09 Dec 2000 12:31:31 -0800 From: Andrew Merenbach To: Subject: Internet Explorer & Java How come I keep getting Java errors within Internet Explorer, and not Netscape? IE suggests I get the Java version 2.2.3 or later; 2.2.3, which I already have, is, as far as I know, the latest. What's wrong with IE? Also, how come Microsoft doesn't have anywhere (at least that I can find) to submit bugs with their browser or other Macintosh products? I can't even find a "suggestions" area for Windows users! -- Andrew Merenbach ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2000 15:50:42 -0600 From: "Gib Henry" To: Andrew Merenbach , Subject: Modem Problem >Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 19:47:30 -0800 >From: Andrew Merenbach >To: >Subject: Modem Problem > >This is something like my fifth submission in seven days--more than ever >before. I really appreciate the help, everybody, and that's why I keep >coming back. Now, another problem has come to my attention: > >I have a Power Mac G4, 450 Mhz, 384Mb of RAM, and 18Gb hard disk space. >Unfortunately, I've had some modem problems... > >-When I got the computer, the modem worked fine. >-Then, one time when I was logging on (or off, I forget which) the machine >crashed. When I restarted and logged on again, the modem was soundless, >despite having sound turned on in the Modem control panel. >-More recently, I had another crash, and the modem had sound again... >-Then, even MORE recently, yet another crash, and--guess what?--no modem >sounds. > >What's wrong? Perhaps nothing that a good shutdown won't cure. Restarting doesn't accomplish quite everything that a shutdown accomplishes. Try shutting down for a few hours or overnight, with the power cord removed from the computer. This will completely remove power from the modem, causing it to do a hard reset. You might also consider resetting PRAM on restarting (cmd-opt-p-r). You will have to reset some control panel settings (memory, mouse speed, etc.). These steps may help to cure other hardware-related problems, too, so keep them in mind. Hope this helps. Cheers, -- Gib Henry ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 19:29:38 -0800 From: Jenny Tenlen To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: Performa 630cd fails to complete startup I am trying to help my sister rescue her family's Performa 630CD. All was well until one of her son's friends did something (she doesn't know what!) and now the computer fails to complete startup. The computer is running System 7.6. Specifically, when I restart the computer, I get past the "happy disk" and the big blue MacOS logo appears, with the status bar below. This is as far as it gets - none of the extensions load, nothing happens. I tried restarting with extensions off, but same problem. I tried restarting from the System 7.6 disk by holding down the C key at startup, but this doesn't work, either. Since buying a new computer is out of the question right now, if there is anything I could try that I haven't already, I would love to know. On a side note, I installed a memory upgrade last March, and replaced the PRAM battery in June, and there were no problems following either replacement. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Jenny Tenlen jennyrt@halcyon.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:49:35 -0500 From: carolynb To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: Thank you for USB on beige G3 help Hello, I'd like to thank everyone for their help for recommending a PCI card to add USB capability to my beige G3. I had purchased a USB scanner and thought that I need some kind of a cable converter to use it. I'd never even thought of a PCI card. I downloaded the newest software from Apple, and it's installed and all is wonderful! :) Carolyn ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 04:00:47 -0500 From: Saint John To: digest@info-mac.org Subject: TV Remote & Computer At 11:30 -0500 12/6/00, Andrew Merenbach wrote: >Thank you, everybody, for your assistance--it was suggested to me that I put >a piece of tape over the IR port on the front of the machine. I'm still >wondering, however: how the heck did the signal from the remote control get >_THROUGH_ the computer? See, the computer's BACK is toward where the remote >control is used. It _DID_ work from all angles, but I noticed no >difference--unless IR has a way of bending, why did it do that? Not bending, but reflecting. Walls (especially white walls) bounce that IR light quite well, and sometimes you can even turn on devices several rooms away. The signal isn't powerful, but often it's just enough. However, the electrical tape method is the classic approach, and if you want to dig around in the guts of your computer you may be able to find the cable from the IR receiver and disconnect it. +- Saint John -+ | "One inch of joy surmounts of grief a span; | +-- Because to laugh is proper to the man." (Dr. Francis Rabelais) --+ -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************