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Info-Mac Digest             Wed, 15 Dec 99       Volume 16 : Issue 384

Today's Topics:

      [*] TidBITS#510/14-Dec-99
      (Q) Anyone having any luck using Acrobat phone support?
      (Q) Saving Remote Access configurations
      [*] audion_1.2.sit.hqx - listen to CD's, MP3's, and net audio in style.
      [*] FTP: LSQL10b14.hqx
      [*] Mac Stock Calculator 3.0
      [*] QuoEdit 0.61
      [*] Studio System 2.1
      [*] Verbs & Nouns 2.4.2 - foreign language learning
      [*] Witchdoctor Pro 2.0.0
      [*] WolfEdit 2.0.4 Source Code
      flash demo
      infrared port not working on G3/bronze (Q)
      invisible file utilities
      making my own icons
      OS 9 and ATM 4.5.2
      Patch builder?
      PowerMac G4 and Mac OS 8.6
      Security certificates in Web Browsers

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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 22:00:00 -0800
From: TidBITS Editors <editors@tidbits.com>
Subject: [*] TidBITS#510/14-Dec-99

TidBITS#510/14-Dec-99

Happy Holidays! We've collected gift suggestions from TidBITS readers again=
 this year, so read on if you're still trying to find the perfect gift for=
 your Macintosh-using friends and relations. This is also our final issue=
 for 1999, though we'll continue to post news items and polls on our home=
 page. Assuming the world doesn't end at midnight on 31-Dec-99, we'll see=
 you in 2000.=20

Topics:
    GiftBITS/14-Dec-99
    1999 Hardware Gift Ideas
    1999 Software Gift Ideas
    1999 Gaming Gift Ideas
    1999 Miscellaneous Gift Ideas
    1999 Gift Ideas for the Macintosh-Minded
    Gifts That Help Support TidBITS

<http://www.tidbits.com/tb-issues/TidBITS-510.html>
<ftp://ftp.tidbits.com/pub/tidbits/issues/1999/TidBITS#510_14-Dec-99.etx>

[Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-510.etx; 36K]

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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 09:51:18 -0800
From: Mark Allen <Mark.Allen@jpl.nasa.gov>
Subject: (Q) Anyone having any luck using Acrobat phone support?

For assistance with Acrobat beyond the initial period of 
complimentary phone support, Adobe provides the option to subscribe 
for a fee to a year of phone support (toll-free access, priority 
routing). On Monday, I contacted the Acrobat number to receive 
support under this plan, but I was not able to get through to a 
support technician. The person who answered the phone took down some 
information and told me that I would be called back within 24 hours. 
Today, two days later, I had not been called back, so I called again. 
Again the person who answered the phone said that I could not be put 
through to a technician, but this time the call back time was 
increased to 48 hours.

So, while I have a pressing problem that I need to resolve for my 
work and while I've paid for "priority access," Adobe doesn't seem to 
be even able to start to assist me for as much as a week after I made 
the initial contact. Is anyone else having this problem at this time?

Mark Allen

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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 09:11:50 -0500
From: Mike Kreachbaum <ickabod@iwaynet.net>
Subject: (Q) Saving Remote Access configurations

On Fri, 10 Dec 1999 23:47:30 -0500, Tom Fortmann <info-mac@fortmann.org> wrote;

>>>snip<<<  Whenever I upgrade the OS, all my Remote Access and TCP/IP
configurations disappear.  The only way I know to save them is very
tedious: export them individually to files and then import them after
the upgrade.  Does someone know a better way?  Where does the OS
store that information?  <<<snip>>>

Tom,
These settings are stored in the preference files. Just go to the System
folder, then to the Preferences folder and save a copy of the RA and TCP/IP
and while your there, save a copy of the Modem prefs too. Then after you
upgrade, replace the new files with your saved copies.
I have also taken a screen shot, (command, shift, 3) of the open TCP/IP
window in case the pref file is corrupted.

Hope this helps,

Mike Kreachbaum

"just an ordinary boy, playing with an extraordinary toy!"
	Think Different, do it on a Mac.

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: Cabel Sasser <cabel@panic.com>
Subject: [*] audion_1.2.sit.hqx - listen to CD's, MP3's, and net audio in style.


Panic Inc is proud to announce Audion(tm), a sophisticated,
full-featured, stylish audio player only for the Macintosh that can
play CDs, MPEG audio (including MP3s), and network streaming audio.

This latest version, 1.2, fixes a number of bugs and adds some significant
new features! The full releasenotes are available at the following
location:

<http://www.panic.com/ppack/releasenotes.html>

Audion's features include full threaded CDDB support for CD title
lookup, complete MP3 support including VBR files and ID3 tags, an
original design that offers seamless integrates the three audio
types, gorgeous interfaces with true shadows and transparency, smooth
network audio (IceCast, ShoutCast) playback including a built-in
guide of network audio servers, an 100% Finder-like playlist, and
much much more.

Audion comes with a full-featured demo that can be used for as long
as needed to decide to purchase; after 15 days of use, however, your
sessions will be limited to thirty minutes.

Audion requires a PowerPC 604 processor (G3 recommended) and MacOS 8.0+.

Give Audion a whirl, and let us know what you think! We'd love to
hear from you. Our E-Mail address is "audion@panic.com".

[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/audion-12.hqx; 2945 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: "Hao Li" <li_hao_@hotmail.com>
Subject: [*] FTP: LSQL10b14.hqx

LSQL 1.0b14

LSQL is a replacement of isql from Sybase.  System 7.1 or higher and
PowerPC are required. LSQL is threaded, and a long query won't block
other queries or other running softwares. It works on MacOS 8.6,
which was the primary reason to develop the software, since isql
can run due to the font bug on MacOS 8.6.
LSQL is distributed as freeware for non-commercial use. For commercial
use, please contact me at: li_hao_@hotmail.com.

[Archived as /info-mac/dev/lsql-10.hqx; 1509 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: george <george@roadtraveler.com>
Subject: [*] Mac Stock Calculator 3.0


Mac Stock Calculator Freeware

When I first started using the Apple Computer in the 80's.
There were many shareware and freeware applications circulating
among Apple users.

Stock Calculator, a basic stock application created by
George Gaeta a LIMac member and is designed to give the user a view
of what the stock is doing with just a few clicks of the mouse.
Stock Calculator allows the user to ask for a percentage on the
stock investment that the stock returns and also the percentage 
that the user would want from the stock.

Stock Calculator creates a bar graph showing the percentage
on the stock investment. The results can be printed for future
reference. 

[Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/mac-stock-calculator-30.hqx; 26 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: Lyomei Sakai <NDA02214@biglobe.ne.jp>
Subject: [*] QuoEdit 0.61


A text editor for plain (monostyled) text that runs on System 7 or later.
QuoEdit 0.61 is Free.

[Features]
  Intended to provide quick operations in the simple interface.
  Supports AppleScript 
  -- it can even record, run and save tasks like keyboard macro
     without the Script Editor!
  Multiple levels of undo and redo for each document.
  WorldScript savvy.
    and so forth.

[New in this version]
  Supporting proportional scroll box
  Showing preview on the standard file dialog boxes
  And several bugs were fixed.

Lyomei Sakai

[Archived as /info-mac/text/quo-edit-061.hqx; 772 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: stefan schramm <stefangs@compuserve.com>
Subject: [*] Studio System 2.1

*system requirements: macintosh (or windows) computer running filemaker
3.0 or greater.  some restrictions apply to windows.

*the studio system helps you minimize the time spent on management and
administration chores of your studio(s).  the system consists of a
number of related modules that hold specific information and are
accessed from a central main menu.

*point-and-click interface: no knowledge of filemaker pro required.
with about 1000 field definitions, you can enter as much detail as you
wish or just use the modules that you find most useful.

*cost-effective: solutions of this type are normally custom-programmed
and can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars.  the studio system is
shareware and registration costs no more than a roll of multitrack tape.

*integration: access all information from within one application.  the
studio system is communication and accounting software, archive,
address, and inventory database, studio calculator, appointment keeper,
label and track sheet printer, and more for all studio activity.

*support for international users: customize all printable forms with
local language templates (english, german, french, and italian already
included).

[Archived as /info-mac/app/bus/studio-system-21.hqx; 1677 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: Jacek Iwanski <jaceki@use.pl>
Subject: [*] Verbs & Nouns 2.4.2 - foreign language learning


'Verbs & Nouns' is an application for practising inflection, translation
and pronunciation at the level of single words. Features include the
opportunity to do various inflection exercises, and translation exercises in
both directions; to record and play sound for single words; to do
exercises based on sound or pictures; and to play various word-games.

The program keeps a record of exercises, and identifies the words that
the student has difficulty with. Along with the program, you need a
module for the target language concerned. The program can also be used
as an authoring tool to write your own modules of inflected words for
any language. A built-in 'inflection-generator' simplifies the addition
of these words. A 'Find' feature allows the modules to be used as
bilingual dictionaries.

Ready-made modules are already available for certain languages. You can
visit:

<http://users.netmatters.co.uk/dandaforbes>

to get more information.

Jacek Iwanski.

[Archived as /info-mac/edu/lang/verbs-and-nouns-242.hqx; 1967 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: Yellowsoft <feedback.yellowsoft@iol.it>
Subject: [*] Witchdoctor Pro 2.0.0


Witchdoctor Pro is a program that allows the user to manipulate files in
several way by means of plug-ins. It has three kind of plug-ins: Watcher
(the plug-in that does everything), Resource Module (a plug-in containing
resources) and Data Module (a plug-in containing data). You may create or
modify plug-ins, quickly and easily using Witchdoctor Pro itself.
When you drag a file onto Witchdoctor Pro then you may select manually the
plug-in that should work, or let Witchdoctor Pro choose the appropriate
one. Moreover, Witchdoctor Pro may create Witchcrafts! Witchcrafts are 68K,
PPC or FAT stand-alone applications containing a Watcher and, optionally, a
Resource Module and a Data Module. As bonus Witchcrafts may contain custom
About boxes.
Watchers and Witchcrafts can perform up to five series of actions and link
together all series. Without wasting words here are some of stuff you may
do by creating Watchers or Witchcrafts for Witchdoctor Pro:
Updater Applications with name and version checking. File's Finder flag
bits manipulation (stationery, locked, invisible and so on). Two ways or
one way file conversion (Type, Creator, Finder Infos) between specified
kind of files, example: you may create a Watcher for just swapping only
between SimpleText files and SimpleText Read Only and vice versa. Simple
Type, Creator and Name changing. Adding Data and Resource from Modules or
remove resource forks. Another example: up until now in order to create
self-extracting compressed archive, you need to open the document with
whatever program goes with it, then save it as a self-extractor. Now
instead, after you've created the appropriate plug-in, you can just drop
the document on Witchdoctor Pro (or on the created Witchcraft), and it will
output a self-extractor, and vice versa. File deletion. File launching.
File launching by means of alternate applications. File duplication. File
trashing. File copying. Alias creation. Internet Config post process.
And more...
In a few words plug-ins creation is limited only by your creativity. By
using a bit of fantasy you may create plug-ins for (little) security
erasing, or to launch a self-extracting archive after its creation, or to
open all dragged files by using one alternate application, or to open any
dragged file by using several alternate applications. And so on...

Witchdoctor Pro is Internet Config and Navigation Manager aware, it's
Appearance Savvy and requires at least System Seven to run. Think
different, use Witchdoctor Pro!

[Archived as /info-mac/disk/witch-doctor-pro-20.hqx; 475 K]

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Date: 15 Dec 1999
From: greg@cosc.canterbury.ac.nz
Subject: [*] WolfEdit 2.0.4 Source Code


This is the Think Pascal 4 source code of WolfEdit 2.0.4.

The executable is also available from the Info-Mac
Archive.

What is WolfEdit 2?

WolfEdit 2 is a complete scenario editor for the
Macintosh version of Wolfenstein 3D. With WolfEdit 2,
not only can you design your own maps, you can replace
the artwork for walls, doors, objects, weapons and
more.

Greg Ewing
greg@cosc.canterbury.ac.nz
http://www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz/~greg

[Archived as /info-mac/dev/src/wolf-edit-source-204.hqx; 446 K]

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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 14:07:09 +0100
From: remi <info@brienen.nl>
Subject: flash demo

quadra 950 with PPC-card
950 mb disc / 80 mb ram
os 7.5.5

i got an official flash 4 demo on cd from macromedia-distributor and
installed it on my hard-disc. according to the readme file the
circumstances should be sufficient, but flash wouldn't start.
in apple techinfo library i discovered tips about copying
'objectsupportlib' from the system into the flash-directory
but so far: no success. i keep getting the message:

interfacelib--makedataexecutable

can anyone tell me what the problem could be ...

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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 23:08:06 -0800
From: David L Hirschberg <daneel@stanford.edu>
Subject: infrared port not working on G3/bronze (Q)

My infrared port is not working on my mac.  This started sometime 
after installing system 9.

I realized something was up when I got an error -23 when trying to 
turn on the infrared port to sync with my palmIII.  When I choose 
infrared from the control panel I get the following message:

The infrared control panel can not run on this macintosh because no 
infrared hardware was discovered.

My plan is to reinstall system 9 tomorrow unless someone has a better 
suggestion.

David
hirschberg@stanford.edu

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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 12:06:20 -0800
From: "Cyrus Roton" <croton@iwvisp.com>
Subject: invisible file utilities


Luskin@aol.com asked:

> Why would I wish to make a visible file invisible, or vice versa?
> The most obvious reason seems to be to provide an additional level of
> security.  Would  an invisible file appear in dialogs?

Well, security (hiding a file) might be one reason. Of course, you would
need to remember where you put it, so you could later make it visible.

Occasionally, it might be necessary to make a file visible in order to edit
it or trash it. For example, I found that when I copied a MacTCP file into
the system, and had an incompatable Open Transport and PPP, the TCP file was
made invisible when I restarted. When I tried moving a replacement into the
system folder, I got a message telling me that I could not do that because
an invisible file of the same name is there. So, I had to make the file
visible in order to trash it.

Note that there are a great many invisible files on your hard disk (most of
them are icon files). Be very judicious about which files you make visible
and trash (or, otherwise mess with). Most of that stuff is needed, and were
made invisible to keep the user from messing with them.

Cyrus Roton <croton@iwvisp.com>
MITA tech
Chairman, Ridgecrest Apple User Group

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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 01:11:14 +0000
From: JIM BRUNSWICK <jimages@interlog.com>
Subject: making my own icons

Hello everyone ;

I would like to design my own icons for folders on my
desktop. I'd like
to make them any size I want, if possible. Is there a
software utility
which will let me replace a Mac icon with one of my own ?
All advice + replies are welcome and appreciated.
Jim Brunswick       jimages@interlog.com

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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 18:43:20 +0100
From: Paolo Bartoli <pbartoli@iname.com>
Subject: OS 9 and ATM 4.5.2

Bundled with Mac OS9 comes the new ATM 4.5.2. I installed the software but
I get an alert box saying  "Unable to install Adobe Type Manager because
ATM needs more memory or other system resources" (or something like that -
was translated from italian....).
I installed ATM once again, getting back the same error alert box.
What should I do?

**   Arch. Paolo Bartoli
**   pbartoli@iname.com
**   (pbartoli@libero.it)
**   http://space.tin.it/arte/bpxba

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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 99 04:43:47 -0500
From: "Stephen J. Wright" <sjwright@splusnet.com>
Subject: Patch builder?

Hi folks.

I wanted to know if anyone could point me in the direction of an app =
that would build patching utilities (vis-=E0-vis "Jerry's Finder 8 =
Patch" and others).  I have a couple sets of ResEdit .rsrc files and =
would like to collate the ones meant for customizing app icons and =
such, into patches.  So far as similar apps go, I have the last =
de-commericalized copy of StuffIt InstallerMaker, so I'm somewhat =
familiar with apps that install things in predetermined places in =
another system.  As far as programming goes: I haven't got MPW or any =
of the commercial editor/compilers, but I do have a pretty broad =
knowledge of AppleScript and pre-OOP BASIC.  I'd much prefer it if =
the patch builder were idiot-proof GUI, like Stuffit's IM, but if =
not, I don't think I'd get too too lost with something you have to =
script, if it had good documentation.

Thanks in advance.

Steve Wright

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Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 15:47:37 +0100
From: Paolo Bartoli <pbartoli@iname.com>
Subject: PowerMac G4 and Mac OS 8.6

Is it possible to install Mac OS 8.6, even though Apple give G4 bundled
with Mac OS 9?
I'd like to work with Mac OS 8.6, since many applications no longer works
with Mac OS 9.

**   Arch. Paolo Bartoli
**   pbartoli@iname.com
**   (pbartoli@libero.it)
**   http://space.tin.it/arte/bpxba

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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 13:20:14 -0800
From: Chris Schram <schram@mail.coos.or.us>
Subject: Security certificates in Web Browsers

On Tue, 14 Dec 1999, Avrum Lapin <avrum113@earthlink.net> wrote:
>	I know that Charles Schwab does not like my certificate (with
>Netscape 3.0.4) but he has no solution other than to upgrade my browser.
>Schwab does not seem to be bothered with my IE 3.01. browser.  Fidelity is
>only mildly concerned and Vanguard hasn't said anything yet. Wells Fargo
>Bank says new browser or no on line banking.

FWIW, here is the full text of a sidebar on page 1 of the November, 
1999 "Y2K Update" (a special publication from Fidelity Investments). 
After I read this, I upgraded my wife's Performa 578 to from Netscape 
3.0.4 to 4.0.8. (I believe that's the latest version that will run on 
an '040.)

<< If you use Netscape Navigator to connect to some Web sites with 
electronic security measures (such as fidelity.com) after Dec. 31, 
1999, it's possible that a message could appear that says 
"Certificate Authority Is Expired." This means that you're probably 
using Navigator version 4.05 or earlier, which contains a component 
that's programmed to expire at the end of this year.

The message has nothing to do with the Y2K issue. To avoid this 
message, however, Fidelity Investments suggests that users of 
Netscape 4.05 or earlier upgrade their browsers to the latest 
Netscape version.

To check which version of Netscape Navigator you're using, you can go 
to: www.verisign.com/server/cus/rootcert/user/index.html. For more 
information on the year 2000 certificate problem, you can go to: 
www.informationweek.com/author/internet26.htm.

In an effort to provide the highest degree of confidentiality and 
security for your personal financial information, Fidelity strongly 
recommends the use of 128-bit encryption browsers. >>
-- 
Chris Schram schram@mail.coos.or.us http://www.coos.or.us/~schram/Chris/

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