Info-Mac-Request@SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU (The Moderators) (01/18/90)
Info-Mac Digest Thu, 18 Jan 90 Volume 8 : Issue 10
Today's Topics:
accessing binary files with Quick BASIC
Atasi Hard Drives
Big Cursor
Boomerang and MasterJuggler
DISK EXPRESS II (2 msgs)
Disk Express II ?
Dvorak Keyboard Layout
DW3 to MAC Word 4.0
Help with StuffIt (SOS)
Info-Mac Digest V8
Info-Mac Digest V8 #8
Learning Appletalk Protocols
mcvert.shar -- Convert MacBinary to/from BinHex4,Data,Rsrc,Text
Meeting Planning Software
mouse event problems
Multi-Launch application eg. HyperCard
Needed: '020 Board, Jasmine Info; Info-Mac Index
Postscript on disk
Printers on an EtherTalk net
Print Report Command
RTF format
Summary of disk archive software replies
unpitting archives at uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
Ventura & AppleTalk: don't
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 16:11 EST
From: CSC-F-JOBERR <HALLMAN%NIEHS.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: accessing binary files with Quick BASIC
Greetings all,
Does anyone know how to open and read binary files using Microsoft's Quick
BASIC. I need something akin to the old APPLE II BLOAD command.
AdvTHANKSance.
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 10:50:29 GMT
From: elroy!grian!alex@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Alex Pournelle)
Subject: Atasi Hard Drives
The Atasi of today is not the Atasi of yesteryear. Today's bought
yesterday's name, patents and licenses. People I trust like their new
drives very much; don't have any MTBFs, but they're still for sale!
I didn't know they were into >120M drives yet. Love to know more about
'em.
Me, I have a growing admiration for the Conner 100 and 200M drives, but
the jury's still deliberating.
Alex
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 24:10:00 EST
From: jam@a.darpa.mil
Subject: Big Cursor
I am in search of a "Big Cursor" utility to use with 19" Rasterops
monitors.
Specifically, a program to make the normal cursor larger in all
applications. I have tried the "Big Cursor" fkey, but it crashes on a Mac
IIx. I don't think it likes color.
Thanks.
Joe Murphy System Analyst, Computing Analysis
DARPA Information Resource Center
1400 Wilson Blvd, Suite 150
Arlington, VA. 22209
Internet: jam@a.darpa.mil, jamurphy@a.isi.edu
BIX: jamurphy
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Date: Sun, 14 Jan 1990 16:40:37 CST
From: CB Lih <CBLIH%UAFSYSB.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Boomerang and MasterJuggler
Hello, just a tip for Boomerang and MasterJuggler users. I've been
using Boomerang 2.0B8, MasterJuggler 1.16, System 6.0.3, SE/30,
MultiFinder on. My system would lock up when trying to add certain
files to the MasterJuggler Application List. I found that if I turned
Boomerang off using Control Panel, the problem went away. Selecting
various options on Boomerang like changing its name to zBoomerang as
suggested in the Help info did not work. If any one has come across
this problem and solved it in a different way, I'd be happy to hear
about it.
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=--> CB Lih <--=
Macintosh Support / Handicap Computer Support
BITNET: CBLIH@UAFSYSB AppleLink: U0669 Phone: 501-575-2905
US Mail: ADSB 220, University of Arkansas
155 Razorback Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
Acknowledge-To: <CBLIH@UAFSYSB>
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 21:54 CDT
From: HANKBART@ducvax.auburn.edu
Subject: DISK EXPRESS II
GF> I've just received DiskExpress II, release 2.03, from Alsoft. But
GF> in MacWeek (Jan 9) Mac the Knife reports people losing hard disks
GF> to it. Does anyone have any experience with this upgrade? (I use a
GF> 4/80 IIcx.)
I received my copy of DE v2.03 and crashed around with it for awhile. I
started having problems with it while downloading files from our local bbs.
Everytime the file would finish I would get a bomb. Everytime, even when I
turned it off. I have since removed it from my folder and still use DE
v1.5. It is disappointing when a comapny can hype something so much and
then let it fail so bad. Maybe next time.
Mike Taylor
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 11:51 EST
From: "PAUL R. POTTS" <PPOTTS%wooster.bitnet@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Disk Express II
Disk-claimer: I have no connections to Alsoft and have no vested interest
in promoting their products, other than to inform the Macintosh community
about what I think is an interesting and useful product. My opinions in this
note do not reflect those of my employers, the College of Wooster, etc.
I received the upgrade to DiskExpress II and have been using it for about
a week now. I have tested it on two Mac SEs, the one I use at work, which
has a slower Miniscribe drive, and the one I use at home, which has a fast
Quantum 80. Both these machines have 2.5 MBytes of RAM and run System
6.0.4. I haven't tested it on any other machi
So far I have found DiskExpress II to be very good, very clean, and very
compatible (I am running about 12 INITs including Timbuktu, Microsoft Mail,
AppleShare, Virex INIT, Responder, Public Folder, AutoIdle, INIT Picker,
and PacerLink AT Driver. Once a day, Disk Express II will begin to
defragment my hard disk in the background. If I move the mouse or begin
tying the process is instantly suspended. I haven't had any problems with
normal activities being slowed down. On the SE with the older, slower drive,
the defragmentation takes a bit longer; on the fast machine, deframenting
a half-dozen files takes only about ten or fifteen minutes of background time.
I haven't had any problems with it crashing, or with files being corrupted.
I think it only moves one file at a time, keeps a "Rescue" file in your
system folder for rebuilding the file should the machine go down during the
optimization. I have been very careful about backing up my hard disk more
often than usual since I installed DiskExpress II, but so far I haven't seen
any problems. The Mac the Knife rumors column may have had reports from
Beta testers who experienced crashes with pre-release version, or there may
be compatibility problems which I'm not aware of, but I would tentatively
say that Disk Express II works well.
-Paul Potts - Documentation - Academic Computing Services - Taylor Hall -
The College of Wooster - Wooster OH - 44691
NOTES: If you have any experiences with Disk Express I that yo would like
me to be aware of (crash reports, etc.) send me mail to PPOTTS@WOOSTER
on Bitnet. I would also love to hear reports about MultiDisk, since I
haven't tested it yet.
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 17:38 EST
From: "Harry E. Bates" <E7P2BAT@toe.towson.edu>
Subject: Disk Express II ?
Does anyone have any information on the new autooptimizing software
>From ALSoft, Inc.? Are there any major problems with it? Is it safe
to use?
The manual claims that everything is automatic. Will it slow down
computer operation if it is running in the backgroung? What are the
trade offs? I'll summarize for the list if I get enough responses.
Harry E. Bates
Dept. of Physics
Towson State University
HBATES@TOWSONVX.BITNET
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 18:54:38 CST
From: hplabs!edward@pro-harvest.cts.com (Edward Floden)
Subject: Dvorak Keyboard Layout
I'm planning to purchase an SE/30 in the near future, as a companion to my
IIgs, but I've found a problem: I type using the Dvorak keyboard layout, which
is built into the IIgs ROM, and I don't see any method to obtain a Dvorak
layout on an SE. Is an INIT or DA available that can do this remapping?
:Edward
UUCP: crash!pro-harvest!edward ProLine: edward@pro-harvest
ARPA: crash!pro-harvest!edward@nosc.mil CIS: 73220.1624@compuserve.com
INET: edward@pro-harvest.cts.com America Online: EdwardF4
BITNET: edward%pro-harvest.cts.com@nosc.mil GEnie: E.FLODEN
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 10:56 EST
From: <LWILSON%UTKVX3.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: DW3 to MAC Word 4.0
> I'm installing a Mac network in an IBM shop and need to convert
> displaywrite3 documents to something reasonable in Word.
> Can anyone give me suggestions! (Please hurry!)
In DW3, you could save the file to Ascii, but there is a better
way. You can transfer more formatting codes by doing the
following:
1. From inside DW3, select J Document Utilities, F Convert
Document.
2. Under the Convert Document Menu, we need to enter under A
the Document Name we wish to convert. Select A, then enter
the FULL name (including extension) of the DW3 file to
convert to WP. Example: TEST.TXT
3. Now select B and enter a similar name for the converted
document, but one that ends in ".RFT". Example: TEST.RFT
4. The type of conversion should be 1: Text to Revisable-Form
Text. This should be the default. If not, select C and
enter a 1.
5. We are now finished with this menu, so press ENTER. If the
first conversion is successful, a message should appear
saying that the document was converted.
6. Press Z to Return to Task Selection, and Z again to Return
to Dos.
7. What the above has accomplished is to create a copy of the
original DW3 document in a new format, namely what IBM calls
Revisable-Form-Text, or DCA format. The DCA-RFT conversion
file that comes with Word on the Mac can directly convert
this format to a Word file.
8. Now use the Apple File Exchange Program to move the file
from a MSDOS disk to an Apple Disk, using the above
mentioned conversion file.
Hope this helps.
Jack Wilson
UTK Microsupport
%bitnet lwilson@utkvx
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 11:36 EDT
From: <PJORGENS%COLGATEU.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu> (Peter Jorgensen)
Subject: Help with StuffIt (SOS)
Martin wonders why the .SIT files he receives from the archives and downloads
to his Mac will not unStuff.
It sounds to me like the files are being corrupted somewhere enroute to his
Mac.
StuffIT files are BINARY and not as easy to transfer across the net, nor to
download to a Mac, as files containing only lower ASCII (like .HQX files).
There are at least two times when the files are getting corrupted.
One is when the file comes off the net and into Martin's account. Depending on
the system he's using (VMS, CMS, UNIX) he may have to specify a binary
parameter to properly receive a binary file. (Check with your system manager or
some such guru to find out the proper method of handling binary files.)
The other is in downloading the file to his Mac. Again, depending on the host,
and the software used to download, a binary option might be needed. (If you're
using Kermit then you must specify binary when downloading the file.)
It would help to know both the type of host system you're using and what
program you run on your Mac to transfer files from the host.
Peter Jorgensen
Microcomputer specialist
Colgate University - Hamilton, NY 13346
AppleLink - U0523
BITNET - PJORGENSEN@COLGATEU
tel - 315-824-1000 ext 742
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 08:57:35 EST
From: "Bret Ingerman 315-443-1114" <INGERMAN%SUVM.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V8
Pottie Carl asks about getting a listing of a hard disks contents.
Such a program is in the archives. It is called CATMAKER and it is quite
flexible.
Bret Ingerman
Syracuse University
Academic Computing Services
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 07:50:11 EST
From: jd@cartan.math.nd.edu (John Derwent)
Subject: Info-Mac Digest V8 #8
Info-Mac-Request@SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU (The Moderators):
> I have a very simple question (though I doubt the answer is likewise so
> easy). Sound files on the mac come in two basic flavors: 'snd ' files and
> other (including file types like FSSD). Now, there are numerous programs
> out there to convert sound files like FSSD to snd files (so the system, and
> hence the Sound cdev can recognize them). However, I happen to have a number
> of nifty sounds (downloaded from SUMEX) in snd format but I would like to
> have them in a format that SoundMaster 1.x can read and use. Does anyone
> know of a program that will convert snd files to something like FSSD?
>
The program you want is called Sound Leech. It is available by anonymous
ftp from sumex-aim.stanford.edu 36.44.0.6 as
info-mac/sound/programs/sound-leech-08-part1.hqx,
and also parts 2 and 3.
John Derwent jd@cartan.math.nd.edu
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 11:48:46 EST
From: Matt_Slot@ub.cc.umich.edu
Subject: Learning Appletalk Protocols
I'm interested in writing a program which sends data from
one node to another over A-Talk. I read through the
Inside Macintosh and Inside Appletalk manuals, but I would
like to find some other documentation on protocols, as well
as explanations of the function calls that are more "programmer-
friendly"--something easy to follow!
Has anyone seen or used a tutorial/book that they were happy with.
Does Hayden Macintosh Library (they wrote the Mac Revealed books)
have anything out? Anything would be helpful!
Matthew Slot
ResComp Coordinator
Univ. of Michigan
Internet: Matt_Slot@ub.cc.umich.edu
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Date: Sun, 14 Jan 90 12:36:57 PST
From: trewitt@miasma.stanford.edu
Subject: mcvert.shar -- Convert MacBinary to/from BinHex4,Data,Rsrc,Text
This is version 1.5 of mcvert, a program to convert MacBinary files on
a Un*x host to or from BinHex 4.0, raw Data files, raw Resource files,
or Text files. When converting from BinHex 4.0 to MacBinary,
mcvert can optionally unpack PackIt files.
This version fixes a number of bugs since the version 1.0. The author
is Doug Moore, now at Rice University.
[Archived as /info-mac/unix/mcvert-15.shar; 47K]
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 12:17:06 EST
From: David Libby <DLIBBY%MITVMC.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Meeting Planning Software
Hello. One of my co-workers is in charge of running a number of large
events each year, including a set of multi-class college reunions.
We are looking for a Mac software package that will help with
registration; keep track of event sites, their capacity, and the
necessary room setup; keep track of key dates when registration forms,
head counts to caterers are required; etc. Overall we are dealing with
approximately 1500 people and about 50 possible events. There is an
IBM Program that seems to do what we want--MeetingPlan Plus by David
Green Associates--but we're a 100% Mac Office.
I have scanned "The Macintosh Buyer's Guide" with no success. Does
anyone know of or have any experience with such a program? Please
respond directly to me and I will summarize for Info-Mac. Thanks
in advance.
David Libby
The MIT Alumni/ae Association
DLIBBY@MITVMC.BITNET
Voice: 617-253-8216, Fax: 617-258-7886
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 11:00:26 EST
From: "Sue Hay (tm)" <SUEHAY%BROWNVM.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: mouse event problems
My guess is that your problem is a broken mouse, not a System Software bug.
The exact same thing thing happened to me about 5 months ago; I replaced the
mouse and all was fine. Someone else on the net had the same problem about
2 months later; I told them to replace the mouse, they did, and all was fine.
To quote, "See the pattern?" :-)
Good luck!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* *
* Susan E. Hay *
* User Services Specialist - Mac Support *
* *
* Computing & Information Services Phone: 401-863-7302 *
* Brown University Internet: suehay@brownvm.brown.ed *
* Box 1885, 115 Waterman Street Bitnet: suehay@brownvm *
* Providence, RI 02912 AppleLink: s.hay *
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 13:01 EST
From: R. Mark Fleming <FLEMINGM%QUCDN.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Multi-Launch application eg. HyperCard
I saved this information, it may be a re-broadcast to this list or
it came from Info-Appletalk list.
Date: 28 Nov 89 17:44:20 GMT
>From:
Organization: Northwestern Univ. Evanston, Il.
In article <15521602MR@MSU> 21602MR@MSU.BITNET (Mark Rosenberg) writes:
##Is anyone running Hypercard from a server over a network ? Is hypercard
multi-
##launchable ? Any info would be very helpful....
##
Yes, HyperCard can be run multi-launch off a network. Using
AppleShare, first install HyperCard and ensure that the users don't have
the Make Changes privs. Then, run ResEdit, select the HyperCard application,
and make sure the "Shared" bit is checked. (In earlier versions of ResEdit,
check the "Cached" bit and not the "Shared" bit.)
HyperCard will then run multi-launch. It will be a little slower,
of course, as it will be running from a file server and not a local hard
drive, but the actual speed differential will depend on you network. Also,
users won't be able to make any changes to the stacks (unless you put them
in different folders than the application.)
Chris Krohn
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 09:08:59 CST
From: Michael Farlow--Texas A&M Graphics Lab <X098MF%TAMVM1.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Needed: '020 Board, Jasmine Info; Info-Mac Index
I have a couple requests for information that I need:
o We are planning to increase our local Mac LAN to 37 nodes (up from
12). With the increase in network load, I am afraid that our lil
ol' SE wont be able to cut de mustard. So I recommended to my boss
that we need to upgrade the CPU to an 020. The best way that I have
seen to do this is to purchase an upgrade board with an 020 chip on
it.
What I need from you is feedback on what board I should use. Some
things you should also know is that the SE already has 4 meg of RAM
(speed in ns not known at this time, but I will find out), so I need
to know if there is a board out there that can access the RAM where
it is now, OR can I purchase a board with the slots for the RAM and
move the chips? Price is a consideration, so please list it along
with any vendor info.
o I need any information relating to the Jasmine Products, and the
DirectServer in particular. Anything and everything will be
appreciated. Please include information about their service record
where possible.
o I know some of you have developed an indexor for the Info-Mac Digest.
If one of you has a (semi-)complete index for the 1989 year, could
you please submit it to the archives?
Thanks in advance!
"Success lies in achieving the top of the food chain."
--Jubal Harshaw, 1906-
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% Michael Farlow X098MF@TAMVM1.TAMU.EDU (InterNet) %
% CSC Help Desk & Graphics Lab Consultant X098MF@TAMVM1 (BitNet) %
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 11:19:54 -0500
From: William A. Beasley <wab2@cwns6.ins.cwru.edu>
Subject: Postscript on disk
I have a need to create Postscript files on disk from a number of
different Mac applications. Pagemaker addresses this with its own
screen; is their a generic Mac way to accomplish this? A command-key
perhaps, or a utility for file conversion? I can't seem to find
it in any of my manuals.
(Please forgive any posting errors in technique; this is a net-novices's
first attempt. Constructive criticism welcomed)
--
********************************************************************
Wm. Beasley Cleveland Free-Net's Director of Education
aa002 on the FreeNet wab2@po.cwru.edu (Internet)
71106,574 on Compuserve wab2%po.cwru.edu@cunyvm.cuny.edu (BitNet)
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 15:28:46 MST
From: Bob Bolt <BBOLT%UALTAVM.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: Printers on an EtherTalk net
We are considering converting our LocalTalk lab into an EtherTalk. I have
seen lots of products that will allow the connection of a Plus, SE or II
to EtherTalk, but how do you connect a printer? Any help will be appreciated.
==================================================================
Bob Bolt Bitnet: BBOLT@UALTAVM
Instructional Tech Centre CI$: 75410,2754
University of Alberta AppleLink: BBOLT@UALTAVM.BITNET@DASNET#
==================================================================
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 10:59 EST
From: AMHERASIMCHU%AMHERST.BITNET@cunyvm.cuny.edu
Subject: Print Report Command
If anyone out there can help me with this, esp. David Willcox if you read
this, I need help with HyperCard.
At this resent moment, I created a "database" in order to store mailing
labels. This great since the person who uses the stack does not know too
much about the Mac at the present moment. But what I've run into is that
I cannot figure out how to make HyperCard print just certain labels or
specific labels that I need.
In that Print Report XCMD, David, the only thing I couldn't do was print
labels. If there is a way to do that with Print Report XCMD, please let
me know. If not, does anyone have a suggestion?
Also, does anyone really know what HyperCard 2.0 is really going to have
included in it?
Thanks for any help.
Andrei Herasimchuk
BITNET: amherasimchu@amherst
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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 90 12:41 EDT
From: <SAPER%HUXTAL.BITNET@forsythe.stanford.edu> (Mark A. Saper)
Subject: RTF format
Can anyone direct me to a reference describing the RTF interchange text
format? It's syntax seems very similar to TeX.
Thanks, Mark
Dr. Mark A. Saper Phone: (617) 495-5043
Harvard University Facsimile: (617) 495-9613
7 Divinity Ave. BitNet: SAPER@HUXTAL.BITNET
Cambridge, MA 02138 InterNet: saper@xtal0.harvard.edu
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 16:23 EST
From: ELIOT@cs.umass.edu
Subject: Summary of disk archive software replies
I asked about programs for cataloging disks. I am running out of room
on my hard disk, and cannot affort to buy a larger one right now. I
received over a dozen replies which are summarized below. I have a
"starred" section (*) for each package suggested, in no particular
order. "Lettered" paragraphs (A, B, etc.) come from different replies.
I have done major editing to save space and corrected obvious errors.
Thanks to all who replied:
Daniel.F.McKinnon.III@mac.dartmouth.EDU
anamaria@violet.berkeley.EDU
willcox@urbana.mcd.mot.COM
phillips@cmsun.nrl.navy.MIL
trewitt@miasma.Stanford.EDU
MARK@ricevm1.rice.EDU
zaccone%sol.bucknell.edu@CORNELLC.cit.cornell.EDU
Peter@GRIFFIN.DREA.dnd.CA
Pete_Roberts%qmlink.draper.com@RELAY.CS.NET
RHBECKER@vx.acs.umn.EDU
caliusep@APOLLO.ML.WPAFB.AF.MIL
pmafire!geoff@uunet.UU.NET
worth@bucasb.bu.EDU
pyramid!cdp!dantz@uunet.UU.NET
* Retrospect - Dantz Development Corp
(A) I've found that one of the most amazing packages for both archiving
and backup is Retrospect. It is designed in such a way that if you
only need the simpler features, the exotic ones do not confuse or get
in the way. I would love to convince someone else of the wonders of
Retrospect
...Yup, it's expensive.
(B) I suggest you take a good look at the Retrospect archiving software.
(C) Our program, Retrospect, will do much of what you mentioned
regarding archiving. Retrospect can copy or move data onto a set of
numbered floppies, leaving a catalog on your hard disk which lets you
see what is out there and retrieve with ease. You tell it what files
you want back, and it tells you what floppies to insert.
* FILELIST - BMUG bulletin board
It's fast, simple, free, creates a "database" of records, one record
per file. It will sort the records by filename, diskette, date
created, filetype/creator, and other parameters. It records all the
directory path information for each file as well. The author also
posted the source code for FILELIST on CompuServe; it's written in
Think C. It is found as FILELIS.SIT in LIB4 of the MACDEV forum.
* Disk Librarian - Info-Mac archives
You feed disks to it. It reads each one and builds a catalog of all of
your disks. You can print lists by disk or by file name. My major
complaint is that it doesn't have any facility (beyond scrolling
through a window) to search the catalog for a string.
* Disk Quick (commercial version of Disk Librarian)
(A) I used Disk Quick to catalog my disks. I does a reasonably good
job. I can't remember if it prints labels though.
(B) Disk Quick by Ideaform. They also sell the MacLabeller Plus
package, a great disk labelling package. Ideaform, Inc 1(515)472-7256/
PO Box 1540, 612 West Kirkwood/ Fairfield, IA 52556.
* Disk Box
The HyperCard stack DiskBox is nice in that it organizes disks into
boxes, so once you find the card for the disk, you know where it is.
Handy for those of us with lots of floppies in lots of boxes. It won't
automatically read a disk for you.
* HyperLabels
HyperLabels has templates for a lot of fancy graphics on labels that
you can print. It also will read the catalog of a disk and put the
content into the HyperCard card for the disk. Flashy, but I find its
method of keeping a directory of disks to be, um, inconvenient. It
will print labels.
* Since none of the above do what I want, I'm writing my own HyperCard
stack that combines the disk reading facilities of HyperLabels with the
disk box organization of DiskBox. I'm 90% done, which means that it
will probably be another couple of months.
* Mac Disk Catalogger II (MDC II)
Now out of print. It was probably the best for what you had in mind,
as it also had a DA that could search the database. New Canaan
Microcode (MDC II) 1(203)966-6969/ 136 Beech Rd./ New Canaan, CT 06840
* Check out a program named "CatMac" from Phenix Specialties, Inc.
(2981 Corvin Dr. Santa Clara CA 95051) It can do more and less than
you want. There is even a new and improved version comming "soon."
* d'Librarian - Demo in info-mac archives.
* Disk Ranger - a commercial package (inexpensive) from MainStay that
seems to be what you want.
* My Disk Labeller - I've also heard good things about a package from
Williams & Macias called "My Disk Labeller", but have not actually seen
this one in action.
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 09:27:48 EST
From: cohn@apollo.asd.contel.com (Dave Cohn - Oakwood 441 Ext 8190)
Subject: unpitting archives at uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
I am new to the network, and would appreciate some advice on how to
download and unpack some of the archives at the above site. Yes, I
have seen (and downloaded) the file unpit.appl, both as a binary and
as an ascii file, and have fiddled about with the type and creator fields
using MacTools, but have still not come up with anything that works. I have
tried the following programs: Stuffit 1.5.1, BinHex 4.0, and PackIt III v1.3.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please reply to:
dcohn@apollo.asd.contel.com. Thanks.
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Date: Tue, 16 Jan 90 10:54:58 GMT
From: elroy!grian!alex@ames.arc.nasa.gov (Alex Pournelle)
Subject: Ventura & AppleTalk: don't
FAC0395%UOFT01.BITNET@jade.berkeley.edu (J. Feustle) writes:
>I am looking for a utility similar to the one that comes with Page
>Maker that permits direct printing from a PC to an Apple Laserwriter
>via a PC-Talk Card and AppleTalk. Is there such a beast that will
>do the same for Ventura?
Yes, you can use NETPRINT, redirect your PS output to a LaserWriter.
BUT: you're going to have problems here. The big installation I know
like this shows that TOPS plus NETPRINT installed barely leaves room for
VP to load its documents with Professional Extension and QEMM-386 making
all the room they can. And the print connection gets hosed for no
discernable reasom.
Now, their IINTX's hard-disk was corrupted, too, but they fixed that;
the print problems have merely fallen to a dull scream.
Alex
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