Subject: Info-Mac Digest V17 #67 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="Info-Mac-Digest" --Info-Mac-Digest Info-Mac Digest Mon, 24 Apr 00 Volume 17 : Issue 67 Today's Topics: (C) G4s beat Ghz Athalon at Photoshop (Q)uicktime trailers no longer downloadable? .exe files [*] NetCD 2.0.2 - An Internet-savvy CD-player [*] Porcelain Rose Kaleidoscope Scheme [*] Quick-Launch/Macro Utility: TriVectus Launch Key 3.0 changing systems Changing Systems - Digest #66 installing memory in Performa 635CD Internet Explorer 5 Font Problem Macally Keyboard Glitch Microsoft Project for MacOS? PowerMac 6500/225 PowerMac 6500/225 System Partitions wide HD 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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Here's the article: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/04/17/BU1016CH.DTL&type=tech_article Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Check out over 700 internet sites updated monthly at: http://www.index-site.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:16:12 -0400 From: "abrody@smart.net" Subject: (Q)uicktime trailers no longer downloadable? Dear Digest readers, One of my favorite things to do was to download the Quicktime trailers, and share them with my friends who didn't have high speed internet access, or only had PCs. Well now two movies have been released that won't appear in the browser cache, and won't allow you to download directly to disk, which I would love to share with somebody. The "Lord of the Rings" trailer, and the "Operation: AfterEarth trailer". If anyone has managed to figure out the URLs for the actual movies, and not their reference movies, please let me know. I don't go to movie theatres just to watch the trailers. I think it is a sorrow state of affairs if the trailers end up being better than the movie. Thank you. Sincerely, abrody@smart.net -- Check out over 700 internet sites updated monthly at: http://www.index-site.com ------------------------------ Date: 21 Apr 2000 21:43:15 GMT From: Jeff Subject: .exe files Eric Unless these exe (executable) files are compressed files (which StuffIt can expand some) the answer is no, without buying software such as Virtual PC so that you can run PC files. Most of these exe files are usually stupid little movie files and such. Jeff Eric Sherry wrote: > Any suggestions on how to translate .exe files from a pc to a mac? I have a > Mac G3 and when I receive email from friends, they send attachments as .exe > files (which is a pc file). Is there any way to convert the file so I can > view from my mac. Any help is appreciated.. > -- > Eric M. Sherry > eric.sherry@mitretek.org > > -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- ------------------------------ Date: 22 Apr 2000 From: "Toby W. Rush" Subject: [*] NetCD 2.0.2 - An Internet-savvy CD-player NetCD 2.0.2 for MacOS by Toby W. Rush http://www.tobyrush.com/software/netcd/ This version of NetCD is for PowerPC computers only. If you have a 680x0 computer, you can download and use version 1.6.7. NetCD is an audio CD console that can download information about the currently playing CD from the Internet. NetCD accesses a global system of servers called the CDDB and returns information which includes the disc title, track titles, and other information about the audio CD. NetCD 2.0 introduces the use of console files to customize the interface. The new version also adds support for multiple-drive systems, random and program play modes and playback of digital audio files using Apple's QuickTime(TM) technology. NetCD requires a Power Macintosh computer and a CD-ROM drive. To take advantage of NetCD's internet capabilities, you must have Open Transport and an internet connection. NetCD is freeware, and may be distributed freely as long as all documentation is included. Copyright (c) 2000 Toby W. Rush. All rights reserved. [Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/net-cd-202-ppc.hqx; 1801 K] ------------------------------ Date: 22 Apr 2000 From: royerm Subject: [*] Porcelain Rose Kaleidoscope Scheme Porcelain Rose is a 2.0 Kaleidoscope scheme, in soft colors of pinks and cocoas. It almost looks good enough to eat! -Martha Royer See and download my Kaleidoscope schemes here: http://www.kaleidoscope.net/schemes/completelisting.shtml Click the letter "R" and find my schemes there [Archived as /info-mac/gui/ks/porcelain-rose-ks.hqx; 561 K] ------------------------------ Date: 22 Apr 2000 From: TriVectus Subject: [*] Quick-Launch/Macro Utility: TriVectus Launch Key 3.0 Launch Key allows you to assign an unlimited number of Finder objects--applications, scripts, etc.--to a hot key of your choice. This is incredibly useful: imagine hitting one key, and having all the folders for your current project quickly open up, then the applications for your project, then the documents, and finally the server that you are using as scratch space. Further, Launch Key allows you to create an unlimited number of these sets of Finder objects. As useful as that is, that's not all that Launch Key can do. It can also quickly and accurately type a text block at the touch of a key. Tired of typing your e-mail address all the time? Assign it to a hot key. Same for your postal address, your phone number, your company's URL, even your name! After you've assigned these text items to a hot key, Launch Key can type them for you in almost any application--and do so faster than the fastest human typist! Launch Key is comprised of a background application and a control panel application--no extensions or control panels. Thus, it's unlikely to cause conflicts with other software. Version 3.0 adds many new features, including: * Optional hot key activation sounds * Application-specific sets * New Switch to App object * New Switch to Next App object * New Switch to Previous App object * New Restart object * New Sleep object * New Type Keyboard Combination object * Text items can now contain more than 32,000 characters * ...and much more Launch Key is shareware; a single-user license costs $10. For more information, download the demo or visit Launch Key's home web site at: -- TriVectus http://www.trivectus.com/ mailto:info@trivectus.com [Archived as /info-mac/gui/launch-key-30.hqx; 898 K] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:10:34 -0400 From: Saint John Subject: changing systems At 20:32 -0400 4/21/00, The Info-Mac Network wrote: >I need to run a specific piece of software from time to time which is >not compatible with my current OS (MacOS 9). So from time to time I >would like to work under MacOS 8.1 (I have iMac 233 MHz) > >A while ago (before MacOS 9) I used the system picker which was >working fine. Now with OS 9 I'm out of luck. > >Can somebody give me an advice on this matter? > >(I do need OS 9 for most of my work so downgrading system software is >not an option). I've done this in the past: Create a System on another disk-- perhaps a removable or CD-R (though this doesn't always work if you need a driver for yours), or just a second hard drive if you have one. (Since you're on an iMac, this might not be the case.) When you need to boot under that System, hold down command, shift, option, and Delete while starting. The default disk won't be used as the startup, but it'll scan the bus for another valid startup disk. You can even use the System 8.1 installation disk, as it has a valid, though minimal, 8.1 System on it. It might also be possible use Startup Disk, a control panel, to specify that you want a different disk as the startup. (In fact if you haven't already used this control panel, do so now-- it makes the Mac boot faster when it doesn't have to search for a valid startup disk, but can use the one you point it toward.) You can partition your drive using Drive Setup, though this will require backing everything up and restoring it. Partitioning makes two or more smaller disks from one large one. I have several hard disks, each of which has from two to four partitions. You can make a partition that's specifically for the 8.1 System, and it wouldn't take too much space away from your main disk area-- 256 Mb might be a good size; my 8.6 System fits in that space with a lot of extras. CAVEAT: I don't have Mac OS 9, so this advice may be obsolete. +- Saint John -+ | "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." | +- (Jebediah Springfield) -------------------------------------------+ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 04:44:19 -0400 From: Chazzz Subject: Changing Systems - Digest #66 There are a couple of ways to do this. Add a peripheral drive to accomodate one of your systems or reinitialize your Hard Disk with a partition to include 8.1 and 9.0. I use a peripheral drive (Syquest EZ Flyer) which for me is simpler than to have a partition. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:32:57 -0700 From: jennyrt@halcyon.com (Jenny Tenlen) Subject: installing memory in Performa 635CD Hi, My school received several Performa 635CD donations, and as defacto Mac "expert" I've been given the task of upgrading them. All has gone well until I tried to install the memory upgrade I purchased for them - how to get the casing open! I've installed memory on my Performa 6116CD (the pizza box) and newer G3s with no problems - the casing comes off easily, with easy access to the RAM slot. But I can't seem to figure out how to open up the 635CD. I'm told it is very similar to the LC/Quadra/Performa 630. I'd like to avoid taking it to my local computer shop, where they charge $25 per computer to install RAM. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks! Jenny Tenlen jennyrt@halcyon.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 14:42:15 +0100 From: Tina Subject: Internet Explorer 5 Font Problem I've recently downloaded Explorer 5 and to my surprise I've found that pages I have viewed in Explorer 4.5 and Netscape that have been fine, are now showing fonts in a much bigger size - including my own web pages. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm not too sure what to do because if I decrease the font size it will look tiny in other browsers - help!! Tina ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 13:35:37 -0400 From: Ira Flatow Subject: Macally Keyboard Glitch I recently installed a Macally ikey USB keyboard to my G4 450, running OS 9. Even though I can start up the Mac via the startup key on the keyboard, the other keys do not respond until I first pull out the USB cable from the port on the back and then reinsert it. Any help? Thanks. I. Flatow ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:13:49 -0400 From: "Coradeschi, Tom [AMSTA-AR-FSP-G]" Subject: Microsoft Project for MacOS? Does anyone have any ideas what Microsoft's plans are for Project for the MacOS? 4.0 is not compatible (file wise) with Project 98 and Project 2000 has just been announced. I use Project all to often and I really am getting tired of asking all my Wintel using co-workers to "remember to save stuff as in MPX format before emailing it to me." Tom Coradeschi tcora@pica.army.mil ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:08:40 -0600 From: Robert Zimmerman Subject: PowerMac 6500/225 Laurence, you hit the nail on the head. When you disconnected your mac from the power, you forced the clock to be run solely off the PRAM battery, which discharged it. Replace it again, and your new strategy should prevent a recurrence. zimmie At 10:48 AM -0400 4/19/2000, Laurence Hawkins allegedly wrote: >Having done such a fine job of solving my "Shutdown Problem", who has ideas >on the following? > >I'm using a PowerMac 6500/225, OS 7.6.1, external modem, 64 MB RAM and a >Umax Scanner. Some months ago, due to problems with incorrect time & dates, >I replaced my PRAM battery, rather prematurely. All seemed to be cured, but >then the problem resurfaced and I found that my practice of disconnecting >the Mac from the power source every night seemed to be the cause. I >therefore revamped my power leads, to ensure that the Mac was always >plugged in, even though I isolated power from all other peripherals, after >shutting down the Mac from the keyboard. This solved the problem, except >when power failures occurred. Then it was again necessary to reset time & >date on restarting. I feel this is not normal, and would like confirmation >of this. > >Laurence Hawkins ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:23:55 -0400 From: Saint John Subject: PowerMac 6500/225 At 20:32 -0400 4/21/00, The Info-Mac Network wrote: >Having done such a fine job of solving my "Shutdown Problem", who has ideas >on the following? > >I'm using a PowerMac 6500/225, OS 7.6.1, external modem, 64 MB RAM and a >Umax Scanner. Some months ago, due to problems with incorrect time & dates, >I replaced my PRAM battery, rather prematurely. All seemed to be cured, but >then the problem resurfaced and I found that my practice of disconnecting >the Mac from the power source every night seemed to be the cause. I >therefore revamped my power leads, to ensure that the Mac was always >plugged in, even though I isolated power from all other peripherals, after >shutting down the Mac from the keyboard. This solved the problem, except >when power failures occurred. Then it was again necessary to reset time & >date on restarting. I feel this is not normal, and would like confirmation >of this. Confirm: It isn't normal. I'm not sure why you like unplugging computers and peripherals, but to each his own-- maybe you have a lot of really, really vicious electrical storms? First, zap your PRAM. (Command-Shift-P-R at startup.) You'll need to restore some settings, like the Startup Disk and sound level, but this often cures an ailing System. Next, are you sure that the battery was fresh? There's a small but handy utility, PRAM Battery Checker, which can tell. I have it in my Startup Items folder and it takes almost no time at all. Get it from . You might also make sure that the polarity of the battery was proper; check the manual for where the + and - are supposed to be. (Sorry if that's insulting, but every so often even the best of us forget to plug the computer in...) Although this isn't directly related to your problem, you might like to check out , the website of Sophisticated Circuits. They make a product called the PowerKey, which is a smart power strip that attaches to your ADB chain. It allows you to power everything up when you start up your computer via the keyboard and to turn everything off at shutdown. Their higher-end models can also selectively switch power to certain outlets, so you can keep that juice-hungry LaserWriter off until you actually have a print job. I'm really happy with mine. +- Saint John -+ | "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." | +- (Jebediah Springfield) -------------------------------------------+ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 12:28:45 -0400 From: Morgan Kochel Subject: System Partitions Peter wrote: > I need to run a specific piece of software from time to time which is > not compatible with my current OS (MacOS 9). So from time to time I > would like to work under MacOS 8.1 (I have iMac 233 MHz) > > A while ago (before MacOS 9) I used the system picker which was > working fine. Now with OS 9 I'm out of luck. > > Can somebody give me an advice on this matter? I'm not sure if this will work, but you could look into partitioning your hard drive. I have mine partitioned with Norton and a startup System Folder only so I can start up from that disk and fix the rest of the hard drive. I just like it better than messing with a CD. In your case, you could partition however much you need for the game, and after partitioning, install System 8.1 in that partition. Morgan ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:35:21 -0400 From: Saint John Subject: wide HD At 20:32 -0400 4/21/00, The Info-Mac Network wrote: >I have a PowerCenter minitower and I have acquired a Viking (Quantum) >external HD. The HD is a 'wide' one though I have it in a box that >will attach to the scsi port (there is a wide pin connection out of >the box and the cable that attaches to it ends in a narrower one that >fits the scsi port of my machine). I think I am not getting the best >use of the HD. How do I get to use it at its best performance? Can I >put it in the machine as an internal HD? If I have to buy peripherals >to achieve what I am asking about where can I buy them from (I live >in the UK)? Wide SCSI HDs are very nearly twice as fast as narrow ones, as concerns transferring data from the disk to the computer or vice versa. I have a 9.1 Gb Quantum Atlas II and it's performed very well. But you need a controller for it. The PowerCenter doesn't have one built in (that's what I'm running), but if you have a spare PCI slot you can change that (that's what I did). All you need is a SCSI Host adapter. Adaptec makes the industry standard card, and they're a reputable company with branches all over the world. I chose an Initio Miles card because it came with RAID software and supported SCSI-III. They, like Adaptec, have a number of different products now. Each of the cards will have two or three connectors, of which you may use 2. There's usually a wide external socket and a wide internal. You'd use the latter if you wanted the drive internal. You'd also do well to get a bracket so that it'll fit into one of the drive bays underneath the CD-ROM. I like the Bay Cooler from California PC Peripherals, which has two muffin fans to cool down the hotter (higher rotational speed) HDs. But unless you are a graphic or video artist, or regularly play QuickTime movies, or copy lots of files on a regular basis, you may not notice the difference. It's like a Porsche that you only use for commuting on the freeway: the speed may be wasted 99% of the time. Still, if you get another wide HD, it might make sense to run them at their peak performance. And it IS pretty darn cool! +- Saint John -+ | "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." | +- (Jebediah Springfield) -------------------------------------------+ -------------------------------- --Info-Mac-Digest-- End of Info-Mac Digest ******************************