Info-Mac-Request@SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU (The Moderators) (12/28/90)
Info-Mac Digest Thu, 27 Dec 90 Volume 8 : Issue 218
Today's Topics:
[*] ExplodeCicns_sea.hqx
[*] FileList vers. 1.4
[*] HyperExpert 2.3
[*] Sample Hypercard 2.0 Window XCMD
[*] UUTools(encode/decode)
Bombs & bombs
Change of application
Cutting Edge HD
extractor
Icon-Gallery
IIci to HP IIp
Info-Mac Digest V8 #213
Info-Mac Digest V8 #214
internal HD activity light
Labs and Administration queries
Multiple sessions for tn3270
SCUSI COLOR DISPLAY FOR MAC PLUS/SE & PORTABLE
SIMM ROMS FOR MAC IICI
Subject: Translating Apple II (ProDOS) files to Macintosh format
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 19:45:53 -0500
From: Scott E. Lasley <lasleyse@wam.umd.edu>
Subject: [*] ExplodeCicns_sea.hqx
This file contains the program Explode Cicns, which creates an
entire icon family from a cicn resource. Written in MPW Object
Pascal using MacApp 2.0. Contains source code.
Scott E. Lasley, lasleyse@cscwam.umd.edu or UMDSPA::LASLEY
[Archived as /info-mac/util/explode-cicns.hqx; 123K]
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 90 22:18:30 EST
From: Steve Wall (SFAE-AR-HIP-SY) <smwall@pica.army.mil>
Subject: [*] FileList vers. 1.4
Attached is version 1.4 of the freeware utility FileList. This upload is
prompted by Murph Sewall's recent wish that FileList could read Compactor and
Stuffit Deluxe Archive contents. I can attest to the fact that it will
certainly read Compactor archives from personal experience, and the author
claims "Deluxe" compatibility. Source code for this program was uploaded to
Compuserve in September with very little fanfare, and I downloaded it and
compiled it "as is". It worked! I have not had any time to delve into
the source, nor am I the author, so I really can't help much if it doesn't
work for you. Happy New Year!
Steve Wall
smwall@pica.army.mil
[Archived as /info-mac/util/file-list-14.hqx; 51K]
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 8:32:58 EST
From: Tkelley@hel4.brl.mil
Subject: [*] HyperExpert 2.3
This is HyperExpert 2.3. It has been converted to a HyperCard 2.0
format. Enjoy.
[Archived as /info-mac/card/hyper-expert-23.hqx; 196K]
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Date: Mon, 24 Dec 90 10:45:59 pst
From: well!wdh@apple.com (Bill Hofmann)
Subject: [*] Sample Hypercard 2.0 Window XCMD
As a learning experience, I wrote this simple XCMD which creates Hypercard 2.0
external windows and allows (simple, lame) keyDown capture and other event
handling, plus properties for the windows. This StuffIt Deluxe file includes
C source (MPW or THINK), an include file, and Apple's Hypercard 2.0 library
and include, plus a THINK C oConv vocabulary file. Hope it helps!
-Bill Hofmann
wdh@well.sf.ca.us
AppleLink: D6082
[Archived as /info-mac/card/xcmd/sample-hc-20-window.hqx; 28K]
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 16:47:14 MST
From: wieser@cpsc.ucalgary.ca (Bernhard Wieser)
Subject: [*] UUTools(encode/decode)
Greetings netters!
Here is a copy of a small utility called UUTool which allows you to
use uuencode/uudecode on your Macintosh. It has a 'Mac' mode for encoding
Mac files in their entirety; data, resource and finder information. This
is compat. with Un*x systems (though only the data fork will get decoded).
It is freeware - please distribute it to other nets. It is also the first
release...
( Bernie Wieser, wieser@cpsc.ucalgary.ca, BSWieser@uncamult.BITNET )
( 4rth Year Dbl.Mgr Cpsc Clhc University of Calgary | )
( S/H Developer Dept. of Psychology, " " " \|/ )
( Octavian Micro Development Group --- o --- )
[Archived as /info-mac/util/uutool.hqx; 27K]
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Date: Mon, 24 Dec 90 09:22:26 PST
From: Hjalmar Dijkstra <A512HJAL%HASARA11.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Bombs & bombs
Dear readers,
to start with I want to wish you a merry Christmas.
Alas for me my xmas is going to be a little bit less merry due to problems with
my Mac.
The set-up:
Mac 512K upgraded to 1meg. with a Dove board.
Chipmunk SCSI port
46 meg. Seagate harddisk
1 external diskdrive
The problem:
when I want to copy a file from my hard-disk the Mac crashes less than gracious
ly with an ID=03 or an ID=02. This behaviour happens mostly with big files but
sometimes also with small files.
The Mac was checked today with the Apple test program, everything is OK accordi
ng to the program. The hard-disk is OK according to me, I've tested it on more
than one other Mac. The only thing the technician didn't test was the scsi
port.
HELP! Who can give me a clue?
thanks in advance,
Hjalmar Dijkstra
a512hjal@hasara11
Acknowledge-To: <A512HJAL@HASARA11>
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 90 08:23:06 EST
From: Kathy DuBose <DUBOSE%AKRONVM.BITNET@ricevm1.rice.edu>
Subject: Change of application
Something strange happened yesterday and I was hoping someone could explain
to me exactly what is going on.
Background:
We are running Appleshare and we have two
folders one which is available to the public and one which is only available
to staff. We have ReadySetGo 4.0 and related files in a folder, which is
in an Applications folder which is read-only by the staff and not available
to any one else. Thus no one but staff can access RSG 4.0.
Situation:
Yesterday while I (staff) was browsing through my files I noticed that all
of my RSG 4.0 documents (icons) where appearing as what I think was an Arabic
font. I then noticed that ALL RSG 4.0 documents had the same Arablic Icon.
(I have superuser authority to look at everyone documents
I then checked the application folder and sure enough the RSG 4.0 application
icon was Arabic. Note: The dictionary files for RSG was normal and
all other application icons were also normal.
Action:
Because I was totally baffled, I proceeding to erased RSG 4.0 from the
the application folder and recopy it from a back-up. But when I copied back
into the RSG folder it appeared as Arabic. I then checked my documents and
they were back to normal although the application still looked arabic. Finally
I trashed the RSG folder (and contents) and recopied them from the backup
and all looks well.
Could someone please enlighten me as to what may be happening here?!
You may reply directly to me DUBOSE@AKRONVM.
Thanks a bunch,
Kathy DuBose
appli
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 90 13:53:48 +0100
From: maarten@fwi.uva.nl (Maarten Carels)
Subject: Cutting Edge HD
In comp.sys.mac.digest you write:
> a couple of complaints about them. Firstly, they are a bit noisy compared to
> the Apple HD inside my Mac SE. Secondly, and this is where I am seeking some
> help, the Cutting Edge makes a rattling noise when a shutdown my Mac. I
> believe that it is a vibration in the read/write arm but I'm not sure. I am
> wondering if this rattling will eventually damage my hard disk. In an attempt
> to alleviate the noise, I used a SCSI parker but the noise is still audible
> although slightly different. Does anyone have a solution to my problem?
I guess there is a Seagate ST277N inside the CE box. When these mechanisms
spin down, they make the noise you describe. Mine makes the noise when spinning
down since I bought it (sometime in 1987 if memory serves me correctly).
The drive performs flawlessly, the only problem is that the gigantic disk space
it had when I bought it is now almost completely filled. 63 Megs are not that
large anymore...
So, I don't think there is anything to worry about.
--maarten
--
In real life: Maarten Carels
Computer Science Department
University of Amsterdam
email: maarten@fwi.uva.nl
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 09:08:05 PST
From: HWE%ORFE.ESNET@esnmrg.nersc.gov
Subject: extractor
The first of what will probably be many Compactor files has appeared on
the SUMEX archive (/da/binhqx-102.hqx). It would be useful if the Extractor
utility could be posted to the archive so that users can expand these files
without using Compactor (for which a shareware fee is expected).
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 16:36:59 EST
From: Jason <jblue@mwunix.mitre.org>
Subject: Icon-Gallery
Now that SunDesk is in info-mac, and so is SunDeskStrip, how about someone
uploading the Icon Gallary that the documentation refers to?
Sounds like it contains many neat color icons.
Thank you,
=From the desk of: *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=
* Jason D. Blue = User Services *
= User Support Center Specialist * The MITRE Corporation =
* jblue@mwunix.mitre.org = 703-883-7999 *
=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=
Disclaimer: The views expressed above are my own and do not reflect the
position of my employer.
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 14:00:14 EST
From: Robert Neil <R3RWN%AKRONVM@vm1.cc.uakron.edu>
Subject: IIci to HP IIp
To all fellow netters, We have a faculty member here that has a 386 compatible
hooked up to an HP Laserjet IIp. He just got a IIci and would like to hook the
mac to the hp. He doesn't want to print postscript, all he wants is to be able
to print from Mathamatica and Interactive Physics. Do we just need a cable an
d the driver for the hp to accomplish this?
System setup:
Mac IIci-4 megs/memory 80 mb harddrive
system 6.0.7
Replies can be sent to me or to the digest.
Thank you
Robert Neil
Bitnet: R3RWN@akronvm
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 10:57:24
From: su@eagle.mit.edu (M. Susan Jones)
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V8 #213
Chuck Weinstock asked about Label Making Programs for the Mac.
(See annotated below)...
I'm interested in finding a good label making program for the
Macintosh. The ideal program would let me create custom graphics and
serialized labels for any of a very wide variety of laserprinter
forms. In particular, I want to be able to make diskette labels as
well as shipping labels, return address labels, etc. Printing
envelopes would be nice, but is not a real requirement...
Well - my suggestions are for Fast Label - I have an old version which
can be klugey, but I hear that 2.0 is much better. I especially like
the feature where you pop in disks and it atomatically creates a label
entry with that disk name, then ejects the disk for you. (It's great
for creating instant labels!) I also have heard rave reviews about a
product named "Sticky Business" although I've never used it myself.
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M. Susan Jones
Consultant - Microcomputer Resources
Information Services Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Mass. Ave.
Bldg. 11-321
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-5111
su@eagle.mit.edu
All information and any opinions expressed are my own, have nothing to
do with the organization by whom I am employed (MIT) nor have any ties
to any person, place, or thing, except me.
I am Su Jones - I speak only for myself
(although I am a Lorax - and I do speak for the trees)
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 11:16:21 -0500
From: William C. DenBesten<denbeste@andy.bgsu.edu>
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V8 #214
Info-Mac-Request@SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU (The Moderators):
>
> The physics demonstration specialist here is a cautious man. He is worried
> about possible damage to an internal hard disk on an SE if we put the Mac
> on a cart and wheel it from room to room. I think there is little risk,
> but I would like to have some independent confirmation based on experience.
> Like I say, my colleague is a cautious man.
I have had 2 macs on carts with a datashows for about 2 years. They
have had hard drives for only about 6 months. They function perfectly
well. Another department on our campus has had a hard drive on their
cart for over 2 years. My biggest concern is that the mac will fall
off of the cart when it encounters a large bump. Many macintosh hard
drives will park their heads when they are powered down. I just
remind my users that they need to pull shutdown before turning the mac
off.
--
William C. DenBesten is denbeste@bgsu.edu or denbesten@bgsuopie.bitnet
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Date: Mon, 24 Dec 90 23:51 EST
From: <ILHAN%CWRU.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: internal HD activity light
Is there any INIT to indicate the internal hard drive activity? I did not
come across any such utility in the archives. I'd appreciate if someone would
post it.
Thanks
ilhan@cwru.cwru.edu
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 13:57:54 EST
From: Antonio Bellver <BELLVER%EVALUN11.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Labs and Administration queries
Hello,
We're working in a network project for a forthcoming University. We
have some questions:
Could anybody send us information about computer lab configuration,
network connections, etc., for engineering and experimental sciences
use?
Does anybody know the use of Macintosh computers as terminals in
networks dedicated to the administration of an university campus? We
need information about the kind of server CPU (Unix,VMS,etc.) ,
protocols, networks, etc. used in such systems.
Any answers, hints and remarks will be welcome and acknowledged.
Thanks in advance.
Antonio J. Bellver
Computer Room - C.U.C.
Postal address:
Col.legi Universitari de Castello
P. O. Box 224
E-12080 Castello de la Plana
(Spain)
FAX: 34 - 64 - 345715
E-mail:
(EARN/BITNET) bellver@evalun11
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Date: Sun, 23 Dec 90 16:22:29 EST
From: Peter DiCamillo <CMSMAINT%brownvm.brown.edu@uccvma.ucop.edu>
Subject: Multiple sessions for tn3270
I received the following very helpful reply from Peter DiCamillo at Brown
in response to my inquiry about multiple tn3270 sessions on the Mac. It
seems to me that this feature is quite important for anyone hoping to use
a Mac for IBM mainframe work; how can we convince users to give up their
dumb terminals and DOS machines if we can't offer at least equivalent
functionality?
Peter's workaround will be very helpful as an interim solution, but I'd like
to change his mind about the number of users who need or want support for
multiple 3270 sessions. Am I out of step, or is this a feature that others
would also find useful or important?
If you'd like to send me a short note expressing your opinion on this issue
I'll summarize the responses to Peter.
Thanks, Don <spgdrp@uccvma.ucop.edu>.
------------------------Peter's original message----------------------------
As you are aware, tn3270 does not support multiple sessions. However,
you can have multiple tn3270 sessions simultaneously by running more
than one copy of tn3270 under MultiFinder. To do this, you must be
using MacTCP with the MacTCP version of tn3270, and you must have
separate copies of tn3270 on your disk, with different names. Provided
you have sufficient disk space and RAM, this method works quite well.
I do consider it a long-term goal to add multiple sessions to tn3270.
However, I feel that a relatively small number of users need this
feature, and that there are other features of more general value that
I should work on first, especially since the solution I described
above is available. By the way, from your mail address, it appears
you are using a VM system. For VM, there is an excellent program
called SESSION which allows you to log on and switch between multiple
accounts from one terminal session. SESSION is available on the
VM Workshop tapes, and from the author, Arty Ecock,
eckcu@cunyvm.cuny.edu.
Peter
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 90 12:13:17 SST
From: "S. Sujarittanonta" <AKISUJAR%NUSVM.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: SCUSI COLOR DISPLAY FOR MAC PLUS/SE & PORTABLE
Greeting from Singapore,
In response to BRIAN@vlsi.cs.cmu.edu message Date: Sat, 22 Dec 90
On subject: SCSI to Color Display
I just came across an advertisement in Jan/90 MacWorld magazine
(Page 244) about the ScuzzyGraph which designed to connect to the
Mac Plus or Mac SE or Mac Portable SCSI port to output color to
the Apple RGB or VGA monitors. It mentioned "to be conform to
Apple's eight color specification"?? (8-BIT color?).
The company name is Aura Systems, telephone (800)365-AURA or
(619)438-7730
Perhaps you can look into it. I hope that it will not cost more
than getting another Mac LC.
Regards,
Suthipuntha, School of Architecture,
National University of Singapore
AKISUJAR@NUSVM.BITNET
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 90 12:10:42 SST
From: "S. Sujarittanonta" <AKISUJAR%NUSVM.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: SIMM ROMS FOR MAC IICI
Greeting from Singapore,
Having encountered numerous compatibility problem with my newly
bought Mac II Ci due to the built-in 32-bit quick draw in the
ROMs, Rather than waiting for the upgraded versions of the un-
compatible programs, I wonder why not the Apple Corp release the
CX ROM card which can be installed in the Ci SIMM ROM socket.
A switch connected to the jumper pins on the motherboard would
allow the selection between CX or Ci ROMs.
It had been done before, remember the ROM card for the Apple II
which produced by Apple Corp several years ago?
Any Mac Guru or 3rd party company keen to investigate or try its
possibilities?
Regards,
Suthipuntha, School of Architecture,
National University of Singapore
AKISUJAR@NUSVM.BITNET
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Date: Wed, 26 Dec 90 11:32:56 MST
From: wieser@cpsc.ucalgary.ca (Bernhard Wieser)
Subject: Subject: Translating Apple II (ProDOS) files to Macintosh format
Finding 3 1/2 and 5 1/4 systems is difficult methinks.
I have found the easiest way to port straight data is to get yourself
a null modem cable and adapter to connect a II serial card and your
Mac modem port. Then just use your favourite terminal package to
send over your data.
--
( Bernie Wieser, wieser@cpsc.ucalgary.ca, BSWieser@uncamult.BITNET )
( 4rth Year Dbl.Mgr Cpsc Clhc University of Calgary | )
( S/H Developer Dept. of Psychology, " " " \|/ )
( Octavian Micro Development Group --- o --- )
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