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Info-Mac Digest Wed, 24 Oct 01 Volume 18 : Issue 135
Today's Topics:
[*] FileBuddy 6.1.4J - Japanese Version
[*] Free Backup 2.2
[*] MergePDF 1.5
[*] Music Scale Teacher 1.02 OSX or 9.1 Carbon Version [midi not supported]
[*] Music Scale Teacher 1.02 System 7 to 9.1 PPC Version [supports midi]
[*] RegEx Commands OSAX
[*] RNDSND 1.1
[*] Smart Scroll 3.7.2 Controls Scrolling Speed!
[*] Smart Scroll 3.7.2J - Japanese Version: Controls Scrolling Speed!
[*] SwitchBack 3.5
[*] TidBITS#602/22-Oct-01
[*] Warm Fuzzies - a non-violent action game for Mac OS X.
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Date: 21 Oct 2001
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To:
Subject: [*] FileBuddy 6.1.4J - Japanese Version
This is the Japanese version of the FileBuddy package.
File Buddy is quite simply the most powerful and popular high-level file
utility available for your Macintosh.
File Buddy 6 requires a PowerPC-based Macintosh with System 7.6 or
later. File Buddy 5 is available for 68K Macintoshes. The latest Japanese
release of the carbon version of File Buddy (File Buddy 7)
can be downloaded from .
*View and edit a wide range of file and folder information in the info
window.
*Create droplet applications that automatically apply changes to items
dropped on them, including the contents of folders.
*Find files and folders using an extensive set of search criteria.
Enhance file searches with plug-ins that extend file search capabilities.
Conveniently perform a wide variety of actions on found items. Make File
Buddy your default file finding application using the File Buddy CP
control panel.
*Modify the names of multiple files at once. For example, remove ".txt"
from the names of a group of files.
*Much, much more...
Changes and fixes in this version:
Changes
*Some minor improvements "under the hood."
Fixes
*Clicking the Cancel button in the Unattached Aliases window would
cause File Buddy to hang if any aliases had been assigned new targets
but hadn't been updated to them. Fixed.
*Find Unique Files would report that there were no unique files if all
files checked were unique. Fixed. If any duplicates were found during
the check, unique files were reported correctly.
*A couple of other minor fixes for cosmetic issues and problems that
have never been reported, but could affect some users.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/file-buddy-614-jp.hqx; 1334 K]
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Date: 20 Oct 2001
From: John Rethorst
To:
Subject: [*] Free Backup 2.2
Backs up any files and folders on any disks to any location(s) you choose,
in Finder format or Stuffit archives. Make any number of duplicates of Free
Backup - each will keep its own list of items to back up, where to back
them up to and which format to use. Automatically email or distribute
backups, back up multiple sources to multiple destinations at once,
maintain a set number of backups in a destination and delete older backups,
back up at an automatic interval. Unmatched flexibility and ease of use.
New in version 2.2: includes an extension to transfer a backup list from
one copy of Free Backup to a second, and an extension to check the number
of archives in a folder, deleting older ones in excess of a maximum you've
set. The Timer extension now runs any number of other extensions (or any
applets or compiled AppleScripts) at any interval. Also fixes the Keep
Number of Archives extension to delete only Stuffit archives made by Free
Backup, as distinguished by file type and naming protocol.
A new extension makes updating from earlier versions quick and easy.
Requires the Akua Sweets scripting addition. OS versions earlier than 8.5
also require the GTQ Scripting Additions. Stuffit options require the
Stuffit Commands scripting addition. All of these are free for personal use.
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/free-backup-22.hqx; 452 K]
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Date: 23 Oct 2001
From: Tetsuro KURITA
To:
Subject: [*] MergePDF 1.5
MergePDF is a powerful AppleScript droplet to merge many PDF files into one
PDF file. The main feature of MergePDF is that MergePDF determines the order
of binding PDF files by view order of them in Finder. PDF files will bound
with order as you see.Additionally, MergePDF make bookmarks which named
according to their original file names and thumbnails.
home page : http://www.macos.com/scriptfactory
email address : tkuri@macos.com
Requirements:
System
MacOS 8.5 or later
Application
Adobe Acrobat 5
Scripting Additions
TextInfo OSAX
TEC OSAX
http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~iimori/
Akua Sweets
http://www.akua.com/
[Archived as /info-mac/text/merge-pdf-15.hqx; 308 K]
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Date: 20 Oct 2001
From: DavidBagno@aol.com
To:
Subject: [*] Music Scale Teacher 1.02 OSX or 9.1 Carbon Version [midi not supported]
Requirements:
OSX or 9.1 Carbon Version [midi not supported]
System 7 to 9.1 PPC Version [supports midi]
5 Megabytes of Free RAM
Minimum 800 * 600 screen resolution
QuickTime with Musical Instrument Extension
Features:
30 Major and Minor Keys
Music Software By Pianist
Special Version For OSX
System 9.0 Version Supports Midi Keyboard
Memorize Scales Quickly
Auto Teacher
Customizable Note Range
Grades Database
Generates HTML Grade Reports
Large 800 * 600 Screen Size
Supports All Ages And Grade Levels
Accelerates Sight Reading Abilities
Easy To Use
Compliments Musical Space Invaders
Fixes:
Midi version closes OMS connection on quit.
New Payment Service with Regnow.com
Database Improvements
Cancel Grade Report want cause error
The Music Scale Teacher is an invaluable computerized music tutor. It
uses advanced teaching techniques to accelerate your note reading
abilities. It replaces the monotony of memorizing the scales with a
thrilling more action packed arcade game. The more notes you shoot
down, the more scales you've mastered. Master those difficult keys
instead of being intimated by them!
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/scale-teacher-102-osx.hqx; 1342 K]
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Date: 20 Oct 2001
From: DavidBagno@aol.com
To:
Subject: [*] Music Scale Teacher 1.02 System 7 to 9.1 PPC Version [supports midi]
Requirements:
OSX or 9.1 Carbon Version [midi not supported]
System 7 to 9.1 PPC Version [supports midi]
5 Megabytes of Free RAM
Minimum 800 * 600 screen resolution
QuickTime with Musical Instrument Extension
Features:
30 Major and Minor Keys
Music Software By Pianist
Special Version For OSX
System 9.0 Version Supports Midi Keyboard
Memorize Scales Quickly
Auto Teacher
Customizable Note Range
Grades Database
Generates HTML Grade Reports
Large 800 * 600 Screen Size
Supports All Ages And Grade Levels
Accelerates Sight Reading Abilities
Easy To Use
Compliments Musical Space Invaders
Fixes:
Midi version closes OMS connection on quit.
New Payment Service with Regnow.com
Database Improvements
Cancel Grade Report want cause error
The Music Scale Teacher is an invaluable computerized music tutor. It
uses advanced teaching techniques to accelerate your note reading
abilities. It replaces the monotony of memorizing the scales with a
thrilling more action packed arcade game. The more notes you shoot
down, the more scales you've mastered. Master those difficult keys
instead of being intimated by them!
[Archived as /info-mac/edu/scale-teacher-102.hqx; 1808 K]
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Date: 21 Oct 2001
From: John Rethorst
To:
Subject: [*] RegEx Commands OSAX
Adds to your scripting system (normally AppleScript) the ability to perform
searches and replaces in blocks of text using a technique called regular
expressions. The RegEx Docs.pdf file contains details of the regular
expressions that are supported and numerous examples of how to use them.
RegEx Commands is free, and runs native on PPC systems. Authors Leonard
Rosenthol and Lindsey Dubb permit unlimited distribution. Further info
available at Leonard's web site, http://www.lazerware.com/.
John Rethorst
[Archived as /info-mac/dev/osa/regex-commands-osax.hqx; 128 K]
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Date: 20 Oct 2001
From: Jamie Stafford
To:
Subject: [*] RNDSND 1.1
RNDSND is a small AppleScript Applet which can be edited in ScriptEditor
and tailored to one's liking. RNDSND simply chooses one of the four
included System 7 sound files and plays it. The sound files can easily
be replaced, just be sure to rename the files (and/or edit the Applet)
to ensure the applet works as intended, especially if the RNDSND folder
is moved. The Applet is currently configured to look for the folder
within the System Folder.
RNDSND is being released as freeware, although I would appreciate an
e-mail to have an idea of how many people find this Applet useful - or
at least interesting. RNDSND may be freely distributed via any medium,
so long as the Applet and the original four sound files are included.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/rnd-snd-11.hqx; 782 K]
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Date: 22 Oct 2001
From: Marc Moini
To:
Subject: [*] Smart Scroll 3.7.2 Controls Scrolling Speed!
Smart Scroll: Scrolling speed control, Proportional scrollbar tabs and
Live scrolling.
v3.7.2 October 18, 2001
Smart Scroll allows setting a comfortable Scrolling Speed in all
situations and for all Mac models. Users of fast G3 and G4 Macs may now
select text past the edge of a window before it speeds by, as well as
navigate long menus with ease!
And while Apple's "Smart Scrolling" concerns mostly the Finder, the
original Smart Scroll brings Proportional Thumbs and Live Scrolling to
applications such as Netscape, Emailer, AppleWorks, Word, and most system
add-ons such as control panels.
Version 3.7.2 is a maintenance release adding support for Mac OS 9.2.1.
Smart Scroll runs on Mac OS 9.2.1 and previous versions (going back to
System 7.0). You may download and try Smart Scroll for 15 days, at no
charge. If you decide to keep it, please register your copy. A single
license costs $12, site licenses are also available. Upgrades are free to
registered users.
You may download Smart Scroll or get more info from www.marcmoini.com.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/smart-scroll-372.hqx; 201 K]
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Date: 22 Oct 2001
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To:
Subject: [*] Smart Scroll 3.7.2J - Japanese Version: Controls Scrolling Speed!
This is the Japanese version of the Smart Scroll package.
Smart Scroll: Scrolling speed control, Proportional scrollbar tabs and
Live scrolling.
v3.7.2J October 18, 2001
Smart Scroll allows setting a comfortable Scrolling Speed in all
situations and for all Mac models. Users of fast G3 and G4 Macs may now
select text past the edge of a window before it speeds by, as well as
navigate long menus with ease!
And while Apple's "Smart Scrolling" concerns mostly the Finder, the
original Smart Scroll brings Proportional Thumbs and Live Scrolling to
applications such as Netscape, Emailer, AppleWorks, Word, and most system
add-ons such as control panels.
Version 3.7.2 is a maintenance release adding support for Mac OS 9.2.1.
Smart Scroll runs on Mac OS 9.2.1 and previous versions (going back to
System 7.0). You may download and try Smart Scroll for 15 days, at no
charge. If you decide to keep it, please register your copy. Upgrades are free
to registered users.
You may download the Japanese version of Smart Scroll or get more information
from www.bridge1.com.
[Archived as /info-mac/gui/smart-scroll-372-jp.hqx; 228 K]
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Date: 21 Oct 2001
From: David Davies-Payne
To:
Subject: [*] SwitchBack 3.5
SwitchBack 3.5 by Glendower Software Ltd, a popular
file synchronization and backup utility.
SwitchBack makes it easy and safe to synchronize two disks, so that both
contain your most recently updated documents. Simply choose two folders to
compare, and SwitchBack does the rest, quickly and painlessly.
SwitchBack has been widely used since 1992.
Changes in this version:
*Ability to set minimum time difference before a file is updated
*Full speed backup in the background
*Scheduled documents open in the background
*Unlocks locked files before moving them to the trash
*Fixed crash when hiding application while a synchronization is underway
[Archived as /info-mac/disk/switchback-35.hqx; 229 K]
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:00:00 -0700
From: TidBITS Editors
To: digest@info-mac.org, mac-l@sparky.listmoms.net,
Subject: [*] TidBITS#602/22-Oct-01
TidBITS#602/22-Oct-01
Apple kicked off last week with faster and more flexible iBooks
and PowerBook G4s before announcing a $66 million profit for the
last fiscal quarter of 2001. Also in this issue, Adam investigates
a few security concerns in Mac OS X 10.1, Matt Neuburg looks at
the rebirth of CE Software's venerable QuicKeys under Mac OS X,
Dan Kohn examines the future of digital content in a peer-to-peer
world, and we note the release of BBEdit 6.5.
Topics:
MailBITS/22-Oct-01
Apple Speed Bumps iBook and Titanium
Mac OS X 10.1 Security Issues Fixed
QuicKeys X: The Return of the Ghost
Steal This Essay 1: Content Is a Pure Public Good
[Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-602.etx; 32K]
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Date: 21 Oct 2001
From: Angela Brett
To:
Subject: [*] Warm Fuzzies - a non-violent action game for Mac OS X.
Warm Fuzzies is a one-player action game. The idea is, there are warm
fuzzies and cold pricklies. Warm fuzzies are happy and nice, while
cold pricklies are mean and consequently very sad. You are somewhere
in between, like most people, but you want to make the world a
happier place by turning cold pricklies into warm fuzzies. Get the
love on each level and then blow kisses to the cold pricklies to turn
them into warm fuzzies - but be sure not to touch a cold prickly or
you'll turn into one! Warm fuzzies will also turn into cold pricklies
if they touch them, due to peer pressure. You get bonus points after
each level for speed and saving on kisses.
Warm Fuzzies requires Mac OS X. It has been tested on OS X 10.1 but
should work on 10.0.x
The Warm Fuzzies web page is at http://acronyms.co.nz/software/warmfuzzies.html
[Archived as /info-mac/game/warm-fuzzies.hqx; 284 K]
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