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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:26:58 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Graphmatica For MacOS
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Stewart Smith" stewart@SoftHome.net>
Graphmatica is a program for drawing graphs from equations (such as y=x^2) that has, up until now, been available only for Windows or DOS. I now have the opportunity to port this program to the Macintosh! If you want to try the Windows version go to <http://www8.pair.com/ksoft/> Do not mail them with anything regarding the MacOS version, mail me instead <mailto:(stewart@softhome.net)>.
I am hoping to have a working version by sometime in December and the final by February next year. If you are interested in the final product, or a beta, send me email with "GRAPHMATICA MAC" as the subject.
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:06 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - NetWare Client 5.12 Preview
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<mailto: "Jerry Combs" JECombs@novell.com>
From: Ken Freeman <kfreeman@prosofteng.com> Subject: Prosoft Engineering NetWare Client 5.12 Preview Now Available!
Visit Prosoft Engineering's newly designed web site for updated information about product plans for NetWare for Mac OS, and download the Preview release of the NetWare Client 5.12 for Mac OS!
<http://www.prosofteng.com/nw4mac/>
Prosoft Engineering has greatly simplified the NetWare Client 5.12 for Mac OS by integrating volume mounting into the Mac OS Chooser. This "First Look" Preview Release of the client installs a NetWare extension that enables you to browse and mount NetWare volumes from within the Mac OS Chooser. Similar functionality for selecting NetWare print queues from within the Mac OS Chooser is planned for upcoming Beta releases.
Network administrators will appreciate an intelligent, "Mac Like" installer that removes older versions of NetWare files and puts all the right files in all the right places. Better yet, the installer can be run over the network, or be installed onto either the current boot disk, or onto a second drive with a valid system.
Prosoft Engineering has also simplified what gets installed! For example, the Remote Console utility is not for the average user and is available as a custom install option. Because of the new "Chooser" functionality you no longer need the NetWare Directory Browser, NetWare Print Chooser, or NetWare Volume Mounter! And, for those of you who like to know exactly what has been installed on your machine, we save an installation log detailing what has been installed and where!
The updated NetWare Client 5.12 for Mac OS enables access to NetWare 5 servers that are IPX enabled. By the end of the year Prosoft Engineering will release updated versions of the AFP.NLM and ATPS.NLM that will provide AppleTalk support to NetWare 5 servers. Visit Prosoft Engineering on the Worldwide Web for more details on Macintosh connectivity solutions with NetWare 5.
Beta Connection Visit the "Beta Connection" area of our web site to find out more information about beta testing the updated NetWare Client 5.12 for Mac OS. We anticipate the beta testing period will benefit both you as a beta tester, as well as provide us with important information about our products running in real world environments.
Optimized for Mac OS 8.1, Mac OS 8.5 and Apple's G3 Computers If you have G3's running Mac OS 8.1 or higher Prosoft Engineering's updated client is a must have! Just in time for Apple's release of Mac OS 8.5!
- - Chooser access Mac users will appreciate the concept of mounting volumes via the Mac OS Chooser. Better Mac OS integration results in a more "Mac like" experience for users, which usually translates to lower training and support costs!
- - "Mac Like" Installer No more guessing where files go, or what's old and what's new. The installer can install over the network, or off of a remote hard drive. Oh, and there's an uninstall too!
- - Fewer extensions This version of NetWare has fewer extensions and preference files than previous versions.
- - Extension Management Easily disable ALL NetWare related extensions with one easy click, using the Extension Manager control panel. Simply view by Packages and all the NetWare Client 5.12 extensions will be grouped together where you can easily enable or disable them.
- - Proper volume/file size reporting One of the most important aspects of the NetWare operating system is the ability to limit user space effectively. The updated 5.12 client properly reports file size and volume size information.
- - Alias support Aliases are working with the 5.12 update!
Enjoy!Prosoft Engineering NetWare for Mac OS Team
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:14 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - MiniCalendar 2.1
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Steven Marcotte" catara@idir.net>
MiniCalendar is a small and elegant system calendar. Its main goal is to provide the user with a basic calendar for any month between January 1582 and December 29940.
MiniCalendar is not designed to replace full function date books, rather it is designed to complement such programs. Programs such as Claris Organizer or Now Up-To-Date excel at managing appointments and dates, but are clumsy when it comes to looking up what day your birthday is going to fall on next year. MiniCalendar fills this niche nicely. Since MiniCalendar is small and easy enough to use, you will want to leave it running so you will always have access to a calendar.
As you'd expect from Catara, MiniCalendar is robust, 100% PowerPC native, easy to use, and efficient. For $5 shareware, it makes a nice addition to MacOS 8.x.
System Requirements
Mac or PowerMac Color Quickdraw System 7 or MacOS 8.0 2MB Free Disk Space 2MB Free Memory
MiniCalendar 2.1 is available trough the info-mac archive or download.com. You may also download it from our "Monster Download Page." at:
<http://www.idir.net/~catara/Download.html>
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:20 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: ?? - Mac Product Available For Acquisition
This request is from:
<mailto: "Lane Hovac" software@banzai.net>
Our client, MicroMat Computer Systems, has a telephony product called PhoneMaker available for acquisition.
PhoneMaker allows people to create telephony applications on the Macintosh. For information on the software, go to:
MicroMat still uses the product in their technical support group to manage incoming calls. To hear the quality of this system, call 707-837-0444.
This is a great product and one which MicroMat regrets having to discontinue. Their flagship product, TechTool Pro, has turned the focus of the company entirely towards utilities and they can no longer spare the resources to work on this product.
Some more facts:
* Price: $50,000 * Includes all software and source. * Includes remaining built hardware. * Includes all remaining non-built hardware. * Includes all remaining packaging and marketing material. * Includes all collateral material (ad files, art, etc.) * Includes database of registered owners/users and prospects. * Only one competitor. * Large demand for Macintosh Telephony (a market completely dominated by wintel)
Serious inquiries only. This product is currently discontinued and MicroMat has no desire to sell single units. Please inquire only if interested in acquisition.
Thanks!
Lane Hovac Software Transport Associates <mailto:software@banzai.net>
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:17 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Redneck Publisher
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Chris Stasny" staz@stazsoftware.com>
800-348-2623
I've learned to deal with those stuck-up waiters in high falootin' restaurants. I've even gotten to where I don't make slurping sounds when I suck the soup out of my bowl. Experience has also taught me not to chew tobacco at big city social gatherings because they usually don't have any (good) place to spit.
Now I am ready to share my wealth of knowledge with others. (Please read this ad to a redneck friend.)
Armed with this great product, your favorite redneck will be able to whup out quick stationery based documents for Dear Jane letters, game warden applications, requests for parole, and more. There's calendars (for keeping track of hunting season), and lots of original redneck clipart. If you screw up, Sheriff Bubba tries to show you the light. Of course, if you cross the line one time too many, you'll be back with your sister in the cross bar motel pressing license plates.
Redneck Publisher is avalable for $29.95 and is a real (and real funny) desktop publishing program. It's built on the same engine used in our best selling product: Classroom Publisher. This is a great stocking stuffer for all evangelistas at a great price.
<http://www.stazsoftware.com>
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:26 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Jeremy'S CSM'S 1.9.4
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Jeremy Kezer" mailto:jbkezer@kagi.com>
Jeremy's Control Strip Modules is a package of Control Strip Modules, designed to work with Apple's Control Strip software. The modules are:
* Jeremy's CPU speed CSM - Displays current clock speed in MHz, or indicates relative full/reduced clock speed with tortoise/hare icons. You can also select the clock speed after you restart.
* Jeremy's Battery CSM - Replaces Apple's Battery Monitor module, but displays more battery information in a smaller area! Also displays hard drive status, modem status and remaining battery time.
* Jeremy's Clock CSM - Displays the current time. Via a popup menu, you can customize the appearance of the display.
* Jeremy's Sound Volume CSM - A direct replacement for the Sound Volume module provided by Apple. The icon shows the current volume setting in both numeric and pictoral form, so you don't need to bring up the menu to determine the current volume.
* Jeremy's Sleep CSM - A direct replacement for the Sleep Now module provided by Apple. Via the popup menu, you can select whether or not to bypass the dialog that appears when AppleTalk is active.
* Jeremy's Battery Time CSM - Displays Apple's remaining battery time on PowerBooks that are capable of it. It can also "learn" the battery life on any model of PowerBook, or display the elapsed battery time.
* Jeremy's Temperature CSM - Displays the internal temperature of a PowerBook Duo or PowerBook 500 series.
* Jeremy's Application CSM - Displays a count of currently running applications and DA's. Also has popup menu that lets you select foreground application.
* Jeremy's AppleTalk CSM - Replaces Apple's AppleTalk CSM, but displays more information.
* Jeremy's EnergyStrip CSM - Replaces the PowerBook or Energy Saver Control Panel, and lets you adjust power conservation settings from the Control Strip.
* Jeremy's Power Countdown CSM - Shows how much time remains before power conservation features activate.
* Jeremy's Caps Lock CSM - Shows the status of the Caps Lock key and other modifier keys.
* Jeremy's Sound Pro CSM - Lets you adjust both the volume and the left/right speaker balance.
Release 1.9.4 contains updates to the Battery CSM, Clock Speed CSM, Sound Volume CSM, and Volume Pro CSM.
Shareware; $10 registration fee suggested. The Control Strips can be downloaded from
<http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html>
*** Latest Versions Online ***
I personally post the latest versions of all my utilities in the places listed below. In addition, these programs tend to spread very quickly, and can often be found on other online services as well.
My shareware web page: <http://www.kezer.net/shareware.html> PowerBook Army web page: <http://www.powerbook.org/army/> Info-Mac archive: <http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/Recent-Summary.html> America Online: In the Macintosh Utilities forum (AOL keyword MUT). CompuServe: The PowerBook Software Library in the Hardware Forum (GO MACINTOSH).
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:30 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - A Better Finder Creators & Types 1.1
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Frank Reiff" reiff@comp.lancs.ac.uk>
I am pleased to announce that version 1.1 of my Finder utility "A Better Finder Creators & Types" is now available. This major update now allows users to add their own creators and types to the list of common codes.
"A Better Finder Creators & Types" is a contextual menu plugin for the Macintosh Finder, which allows users to quickly change the creator and type properties of multiple files. "ABF Creators & Types" is a simple tool that can save many hours of tedious work to Macintosh users who deal with large numbers of files or who frequently transfer files from PCs, Unix machines or the internet.
Version 1.1 of the utility can be downloaded from:
I would greatly appreciate it, if you would consider my product for inclusion in your publication. Below you will find a short description of "A Better Finder Creators & Types".
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:37 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: PR - Fun! Al Morale Update
This announcement is from:
<mailto: "Al Morale" almorale@almorale.com>
Fun news! Virtual employee and cartoon co-worker Al Morale has been updated to version 2 and is shipping now in time for the holidays.
Al is a smooth-talking, cartoon executive who aims to boost morale with funny flattery and comic kudos. For instance, Al might greet you with this line: "Are you going to save our sorry butts again today? What a champ!"
Modeled after the classic "yes man" personality, Al Morale offers comic relief from office politics and other workplace woes. Try the demo at <http://www.almorale.com>
New features and improvements include:
* Al speaks automatically at intervals you set. * Faster and more compact, Al's 100 lines fit in under 7 MB on a hard disk. * Expand Al's collection of funny lines! Starting next month, download new lines! * Want your virtual employee to shut up for awhile? Gag Al with a click. * Let Al be your stooge for presentations, meetings and gags. Create mock conversations with Al by setting a sequence of his lines for playback.
In the first public showing of Al Morale 2.0 at a Mac user group, Al rocked the room! So who knows? He might even make your Mac the life of your next office party.
Al Morale 2.0 CD-ROM is $18.95, plus $5 (U.S.) for Al's moving expenses. Order now to beat the holiday rush by calling 1-800-793-5808. Quantities limited!
Owners of the 1.0 CD-ROM can upgrade for $5 total, or get the upgrade free by also ordering one or more gift copies of Al Morale 2.0.
Thanks, Tom Bodine Bodine Com. LLC
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Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:42 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - Retro Review - Blood Bath
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: webmaster@applelinks.com>
Retro Review: Blood Bath
By Kirk Hiner
Released in 1995 by Underworld Software, "Blood Bath's" premise is simple; shoot people. But don't get the wrong idea...this game is nothing like "Unreal" or "Duke Nukem." In those games, you can move. "Blood Bath," on the other hand, takes its cue from those arcade games with the handguns chained to the cabinet. You point the gun at the screen and shoot the guys that pop up from behind barrels and boxes and such. Only on the Mac, there's no gun (at least I hope not). It's just you, your mouse, and a bus load of prison escapees.
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 15:27:50 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - ResExcellence Web Site Forum
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Michael Coyle" coyle@resexcellence.com>
ResExcellence, the site that shows you how to get the most out of your system and programs using ResEdit, has opened a new online forum for readers to discuss edits and trade tips and tricks.
Combined with the dozens of replacement splash screens, startupscreens, and over 100 previous ResEdit modifications, the new forum helps make ResExcellence the ultimate place to customize your Mac.
<http://www.ResExcellence.com>
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Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 14:36:04 -0800 From: John Halbig <john@garage.com> Subject: Tidbit - PixelBase Web Site
This tidbit is from:
<mailto: "Brian Breslin" brian@infinimedia.com>
Today is a big day for the icon community. Today we bring you, PixelBase!
<http://mac-mania.com/pb/>
PixelBase is "The capital of the icon community." It is a site where you can quickly and easily find out all about the newest icon sets released, where you can get honest and informative reviews of icon sets/sites, and insightful commentary about the icon world.
PixelBase is unique in that the we provide the most concise, and precise info on icons around. The World of icons, has just gotten better. With the arrival of the 16-bit icon system in Mac OS 8.5, we decided to begin this site to inform the world on everything that is happening in the icon community. From updates, to prizes, to giveaways, its all here at PixelBase
Thanks for your support!
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