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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

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Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 02:16:33 -0400
From: "abrody@smart.net" <abrody@smart.net>
Subject: (C) G4s beat Ghz Athalon at Photoshop

Dear Digest readers,
Every once in awhile, Apple amazes all of us.   A G4/450 acting 
faster than the Ghz Pentiums that are comparably equipped at a major 
application.   Photoshop.   So what's the big deal, why can't Apple 
advertise their Macs and sell them at a higher official clockrate 
than the actual clockrate when compared to PCs.   Apple could easily 
pass one by us, and just call these machines 1300 Mhz machines. 
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
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Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:16:12 -0400
From: "abrody@smart.net" <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
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Date: 21 Apr 2000 21:43:15 GMT
From: Jeff <jeff@yahoo.com>
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..
> --
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Date: 22 Apr 2000
From: "Toby W. Rush" <trush@arts.unco.edu>
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]

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Date: 22 Apr 2000
From: royerm <royerm@gate.net>
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]

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Date: 22 Apr 2000
From: TriVectus <info@trivectus.com>
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:

	<http://www.trivectus.com/>

-- 
TriVectus
http://www.trivectus.com/
mailto:info@trivectus.com

[Archived as /info-mac/gui/launch-key-30.hqx; 898 K]

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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:10:34 -0400
From: Saint John <StJ@mac.com>
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 <StJ@Mac.com> <http://www.dusers.drexel.edu/~stjohn/> -+
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+- (Jebediah Springfield) -------------------------------------------+

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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 04:44:19 -0400
From: Chazzz <macman@kyol.net>
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.

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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

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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 14:42:15 +0100
From: Tina <info@carygrant.org>
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

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Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 13:35:37 -0400
From: Ira Flatow <iflatow@aol.com>
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

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Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:13:49 -0400
From: "Coradeschi, Tom [AMSTA-AR-FSP-G]" <tcora@pica.army.mil>
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

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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:08:40 -0600
From: Robert Zimmerman <zimmie@abwam.com>
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

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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:23:55 -0400
From: Saint John <StJ@mac.com>
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
<http://www.polar-orbit.com>. 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 <http://www.sophisticated.com>, 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.

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Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 12:28:45 -0400
From: Morgan Kochel <spot@leopard.lover.org>
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

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Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 13:35:21 -0400
From: Saint John <StJ@mac.com>
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 <http://www.adaptec.com> 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!

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