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Info-Mac Digest Tue, 04 Jun 02 Volume 19 : Issue 49
Today's Topics:
[*] TidBITS#632/03-Jun-02
[*] Allgood Solitaire v2.4
[*] chartConstructor
[*] Font Explorer for Mac OS X (v1.0) - fexplx10.zip
[*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0
[*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0 (OSX)
[*] LockOut Classic 4.4J - Japanese version
[*] LockOut OS X 4.4J - Japanese version
[*] MacSatellite 1.6.1
[*] Salvage 1.0 For Mac OS 9
[*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (German version)
[*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (Spanish version)
[*] Web Confidential 3.0.5 - English version
[*] XBubbles 1.1J - Japanese Version
[*] YooZ beta 2 version for MacOS X
[Q] Is there a Utility or script to hide Apps
Conditional mail-merge in WP 3.5
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Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 21:00:00 -0700
From: TidBITS Editors
To: digest@info-mac.org, mac-l@sparky.listmoms.net,
Subject: [*] TidBITS#632/03-Jun-02
TidBITS#632/03-Jun-02
Have you ever wanted to pilot NASA's Mars Rover from the comfort
of your Mac? Matt Neuburg comes close with Plantraco's Desktop
Rover and Telecommander software. Back on Earth, Microsoft today
released Microsoft Office X Service Release 1 - Tonya Engst has
the details of what's new (and what's not included). We also note
the releases of Virtual PC 5.0.3, Eudora 5.1.1 (now running under
Mac OS X), ConceptDraw 1.8, and Spring Cleaning 5.0.
Topics:
MailBITS/03-Jun-02
Examining Microsoft Office X Service Release 1
Desktop Rover Scores a Hit
[Archived as /info-mac/per/tb/tidbits-632.etx; 30K]
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Date: 27 May 2002
From: Mike Perry
To:
Subject: [*] Allgood Solitaire v2.4
Allgood Software has released Allgood Solitaire v2.4,
an update to this popular solitaire program. Eight
additional games have been added, making a total
of 65 different solitaire variations offered.
Allgood Solitaire combines sharp and snappy game
play, with a rich feature set, including: pile peeking,
unlimited undo and redo, ace finding, inline game
rules, and much more. Different styles of card decks
are offered, as well as the option to play on any
background image you want.
Allgood Solitaire works on Macintoshes running OS 8.5
and above, and will run in Classic mode under OS X. The
software is shareware, and offered at a price of $15.
Mike Perry
trick@allgoodsw.com
http://www.allgoodsw.com
[Archived as /info-mac/game/crd/allgood-solitaire-24.hqx; 1366 K]
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Date: 28 May 2002
From: Tobias Haughton
To:
Subject: [*] chartConstructor
ChartConstructor is a program used to create Gantt and PERT charts. Once
created these charts can be printed or exported as image files for
inclusion in other documents, or on the web.
System requirements: ChartConstructor should work on any computer
running Mac OS 10.1 or later.
ChartConstructor is shareware, a single user license costs US$30.
Web: http://www.headshack.com
Email: stuff@headshack.com
Changes in this version
* French Localization
* Ability to rearrange tasks in Gantt charts added
* Dependent entries in PERT charts now update their dates the same as
entries in Gantt charts
* All the information that could be recorded for entries in Gantt charts
can be recorded for PERT entries
* PERT entries can now display a longer task string
* Connecting points for arrows in PERT charts are now spread out
* Cursor now changes to an arrow while making connection
* Pressing the delete key with a chart entry selected will now delete it
* Fixed a display glitch that caused connections to be drawn on the
window under certain situations
*Improvements to the manual
[Archived as /info-mac/app/chart-constructor-101.hqx; 334 K]
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Date: 27 May 2002
From: Alexandre Trottier
To:
Subject: [*] Font Explorer for Mac OS X (v1.0) - fexplx10.zip
Font Explorer makes it easier and faster to find specific characters in a
font. It shows all the characters of your fonts in an interactive grid. Its
zoom feature lets you see all the details of the glyphs. The key
combinations required to produce specific characters are displayed,
including key combinations that require multiple separate keystrokes. Font
Explorer also fully supports Unicode, and lets you quickly jump from one
Unicode section to another. A text entry field lets you preview and copy
text in the selected font and style. And finally, Font Explorer has an
elegant, Aqua-style interface. Font Explorer is freeware.
[Archived as /info-mac/font/util/font-explorer-10-x.hqx; 126 K]
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Date: 3 Jun 2002
From: Ton Brand
To:
Subject: [*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0
HTML-Optimizer 6.0 (PPC)
What it is: Utility to check and optimize your web pages to make them load
faster.
Author: Ton Brand
Company: Ton's Software
License: Shareware US$12
Computer: PowerPC, iMac or iBook
Mac OS: 7.6.1 - 8.1 (68K)
Mac OS: 8.1 - 9.x (PPC)
Abstract:
HTML-Optimizer is a useful tool for the web amateur who wants to make sure
that his or her site is always in top condition (for professionals we have
Web Site Maestro that can handle a large number of web sites).
HTML-Optimizer checks your web pages for dangling tags, missing attributes
and broken links, and - most importantly - it makes your pages load faster
by optimizing both HTML and script code.
The program features Smart Handling which means that only the pages that you
have changed are processed, i.e checked and/or optimized.
HTML-Optimizer helps you keep organized by creating a duplicate site folder
for the optimized files. An added benefit is that it leaves your original
files untouched.
Drag and drop is supported.
Version 6.0 was totally rewritten (now based on REALbasic instead of
HyperCard).
HTML-Optimizer comes in four version types; Mac Classic - PPC and 68K, Mac
OS X and Windows.
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/html-optimizer-60.hqx; 999 K]
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Date: 3 Jun 2002
From: Ton Brand
To:
Subject: [*] HTML-Optimizer 6.0 (OSX)
What it is: Utility to check and optimize your web pages to make them load
faster.
Author: Ton Brand
Company: Ton's Software
License: Shareware US$12
Computer: PowerPC, iMac or iBook
Mac OSX: 10.1 or later
Abstract:
HTML-Optimizer is a useful tool for the web amateur who wants to make sure
that his or her site is always in top condition (for professionals we have
Web Site Maestro that can handle a large number of web sites).
HTML-Optimizer checks your web pages for dangling tags, missing attributes
and broken links, and - most importantly - it makes your pages load faster
by optimizing both HTML and script code.
The program features Smart Handling which means that only the pages that you
have changed are processed, i.e checked and/or optimized.
HTML-Optimizer helps you keep organized by creating a duplicate site folder
for the optimized files. An added benefit is that it leaves your original
files untouched.
Drag and drop is supported.
Version 6.0 was totally rewritten (now based on REALbasic instead of
HyperCard).
HTML-Optimizer comes in four version types; Mac Classic - PPC and 68K, Mac
OS X and Windows.
--
Ton Brand
Ton's Software
http://www.tonbrand.nl
[Archived as /info-mac/text/html/html-optimizer-60-x.hqx; 1512 K]
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Date: 3 Jun 2002
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To:
Subject: [*] LockOut Classic 4.4J - Japanese version
This is the Japanese version of the LockOut package for Mac OS 8 and 9. A
version for Mac OS X is also available.
LockOut is a simple application to help keep people from using your Mac
while you're away. LockOut helps keep your Mac safe from co-workers
while at the office, and from your kids while at home.
Once LockOut is activated, all anyone will see on your Mac is the LockOut
security screen:
*A valid password must first be entered to access your Mac
*Messages can be left by others
*Create your own custom voice warning
*Easily activated with a customizable hot key
*Activate automatically after a pause time
*Monitor security warnings from anywhere in the world via e-mail.
*And more...
New for LockOut 4.4:
* Activate upon wake from sleep (OS 8/9 only) (see Activate preferences)
* Activate LockOut daily at a user-specified time (see Activate preferences)
* Ability to choose a sound file as a warning sound -- no longer restricted
to system sounds (see Warning Sound preferences)
* Additional security for OS X (System Logout and other system commands
circumvented)
* Bug fixes
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/lockout-classic-44-jp.hqx; 2557 K]
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Date: 3 Jun 2002
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To:
Subject: [*] LockOut OS X 4.4J - Japanese version
This is the Japanese version of the LockOut package for Mac OS X. A
version for Mac OS 8 and 9 is also available.
LockOut is a simple application to help keep people from using your Mac
while you're away. LockOut helps keep your Mac safe from co-workers
while at the office, and from your kids while at home.
Once LockOut is activated, all anyone will see on your Mac is the LockOut
security screen:
*A valid password must first be entered to access your Mac
*Messages can be left by others
*Create your own custom voice warning
*Easily activated with a customizable hot key
*Activate automatically after a pause time
*Monitor security warnings from anywhere in the world via e-mail.
*And more...
New for LockOut 4.4:
* Activate upon wake from sleep (OS 8/9 only) (see Activate preferences)
* Activate LockOut daily at a user-specified time (see Activate preferences)
* Ability to choose a sound file as a warning sound -- no longer restricted
to system sounds (see Warning Sound preferences)
* Additional security for OS X (System Logout and other system commands
circumvented)
* Bug fixes
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/lockout-osx-44-jp.hqx; 2563 K]
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Date: 27 May 2002
From: Eduardo Foster
To:
Subject: [*] MacSatellite 1.6.1
Hello, I've uploaded the new MacSatellite (version 1.6.1)
This is a PPC - Classic version.
There's a read me file with the application that explain how to use it.
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/snd/mac-satellite-161.hqx; 985 K]
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Date: 28 May 2002
From: "Andrew J. Toth"
To:
Subject: [*] Salvage 1.0 For Mac OS 9
Greetings!
Salvage is a tool for recovering digital camera photos from corrupt
removable media.
You can find Salvage at:
http://www.andrewtoth.com/salvage
[Archived as /info-mac/gst/grf/salvage-10.hqx; 135 K]
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Date: 26 May 2002
From: Alco Blom
To:
Subject: [*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (German version)
URL Manager Pro, the professional bookmark manager for the Macintosh
for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, iCab and
OmniWeb gives users a more convenient way to manage bookmarks, Email
addresses and news groups.
Requirements: Mac OS X or Mac OS 9.
Its main features are:
* Integration : You have access to your bookmarks from your browser's
menu bar and from the Mac OS X Dock.
* Document Storage : Your bookmarks are stored in URL Manager Pro
bookmark documents, which you can store and manipulate in the normal
Macintosh way. No need to hunt for your bookmarks in preferences
folders of browsers. You can make automatic periodic saves and make
copies of bookmark documents on backup devices on each save.
* History : You can surf the web using several different browsers while
URL Manager Pro will keep recording the History of each.
* Importing and exporting bookmarks : The File menu gives you a list of
all of the browsers that URL Manager Pro can import from and export to.
It lets you 'harvest' bookmarks by scanning HTML and text files for
bookmarks and URLs.
* It lets you edit and organize bookmarks fast : You can use inline
editing, label and color your bookmarks.
* Tap Sherlock power : You can index your bookmark file and tap the
power of Sherlock to look for words in your bookmark files.
URL Manager Pro is available in English, Japanese, German, French
and Spanish.
URL Manager Pro is 28 Euro shareware.
Home Page: http://www.url-manager.com
Email: mailto:support@url-manager.com
Author: Alco Blom
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/urlm-pro-30fc20-de.hqx; 2103 K]
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Date: 26 May 2002
From: Alco Blom
To:
Subject: [*] URL Manager Pro 3.0fc20 (Spanish version)
URL Manager Pro, the professional bookmark manager for the Macintosh
for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera, iCab and
OmniWeb gives users a more convenient way to manage bookmarks, Email
addresses and news groups.
Requirements: Mac OS X or Mac OS 9.
Its main features are:
* Integration : You have access to your bookmarks from your browser's
menu bar and from the Mac OS X Dock.
* Document Storage : Your bookmarks are stored in URL Manager Pro
bookmark documents, which you can store and manipulate in the normal
Macintosh way. No need to hunt for your bookmarks in preferences
folders of browsers. You can make automatic periodic saves and make
copies of bookmark documents on backup devices on each save.
* History : You can surf the web using several different browsers while
URL Manager Pro will keep recording the History of each.
* Importing and exporting bookmarks : The File menu gives you a list of
all of the browsers that URL Manager Pro can import from and export to.
It lets you 'harvest' bookmarks by scanning HTML and text files for
bookmarks and URLs.
* It lets you edit and organize bookmarks fast : You can use inline
editing, label and color your bookmarks.
* Tap Sherlock power : You can index your bookmark file and tap the
power of Sherlock to look for words in your bookmark files.
URL Manager Pro is available in English, Japanese, German, French
and Spanish.
URL Manager Pro is 28 Euro shareware.
Home Page: http://www.url-manager.com
Email: mailto:support@url-manager.com
Author: Alco Blom
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/urlm-pro-30fc20-es.hqx; 1820 K]
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Date: 27 May 2002
From: Alco Blom
To:
Subject: [*] Web Confidential 3.0.5 - English version
Web Confidential 3.0.5 for Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 - English version
Web Confidential is the most powerful password manager on the Mac today.
It organizes passwords and protects them with industrial strength
encryption. It is also available for Windows and Palm operating systems.
These are the main features of Web Confidential for Mac:
Encryption : Industrial strength encryption (using BlowFish)
Automation : Automatic entry of WWW Forms and automatic HTTP Authentication
Integration : Access to your passwords in your browser and from the Dock
Synchronization : Synchronization with your Palm via a Conduit
Cross-platform : Binary compatible with Web Confidential for Windows
New features in version 3.0:
Password Generator : Generate random passwords and WEP keys easily
Dock Menus : Have access to all your passwords via the Mac OS X Dock
Help Book : A full reference manual right onder the Help menu
Web Confidential is $25 shareware.
Requirements: Mac OS X or Mac OS 9.
For more information about Web Confidential, please visit:
Author: Alco Blom :
[Archived as /info-mac/comm/inet/web/web-confidential-305.hqx; 2428 K]
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Date: 3 Jun 2002
From: ChrisLi@Bridge1.com
To:
Subject: [*] XBubbles 1.1J - Japanese Version
This is the Japanese version of the XBubbles package.
XBubbles is a game of logic. The task is easy but the way is tricky. Every turn
five balls of eight different kinds appear on the game field at random. Each turn
you can move one ball to any free position with one exception - a ball can't jump
over another one. Your task is to assemble five or more similar balls in a line in
any direction. When you put last ball in line all balls in that line will disappear
and you get free turn. Your score is calculated by a complex rule, according to
the number of turn's you took, number of extra balls and so on.
XBubbles is the next generation of Bubbles which was written for classic Mac OS
few years ago. XBubbles is completely redesigned and implemented in Cocoa on
Mac OS X.
System Requirement
Mac OS X 10.1 or later is recommended. However XBubbles should run fine on
earlier versions of Mac OS X.
Version 1.1 Changes:
* Fixed problem when game sometimes hung in the very end.
* Improved Public Score Table to show dates of score records (when available).
* Minor performance improvements.
[Archived as /info-mac/game/xbubbles-11-jp.hqx; 343 K]
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Date: 27 May 2002
From: Pascal CARDON sur Club Internet
To:
Subject: [*] YooZ beta 2 version for MacOS X
This is the second YooZ beta version for MacOS X. YooZ is a carbon program.
YooZ for MacOS X is under development
What is YooZ for?
+ YooZ keeps track of all applications launched on your Macintosh, providing
the date and duration of each session.
+ YooZ is completely automatic
+ It provides many kinds of lists, like chronological history, total by
program, usage graphics by day, month or year, resumed activity for a given
period, user log under MacOS 9 and some information about the Macintosh.
+ Yooz for MacOS X need MacOS X 10.1 or later. By the way a MacOS 9 version
is
available on the author site
How to run YooZ for MacOS X?
+ If you installed the previous beta version, remove "YooZ extension PPC" In
prefs, "Open" panel
+ Install "YooZDaemon.pkg", restart and run YooZ
Known problems:
+ User logging/delogging is not registred
+ Sleep not regsitred
+ most of these limitations will be removed in future versions
+ some bugs
What's better:
+ prnting, clipboard, help menu works again
+ new daemon used for logging
+ better memory handling, aqua look (thank's to X !)
+ dramaticaly improved performances when working on big joblog files
+ history and program lists can display x2 more items than OS9 version
YooZ registration:
+ By the way you may register immediatly with a special upgrade price of 15$
for already regsitred users ! To register, choose Internet Menu then "Online
registration". Only online regsitration is supported
+ By regsitering now you will encourage me to work harder on YooZ
Development
+ Online registration is available at http://order.kagi.com/?PC&S
[Archived as /info-mac/cfg/yooz-x-beta-2.hqx; 1092 K]
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Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 21:56:35 -0700
From: wwiley@thecentre.com (Warren Wiley)
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: [Q] Is there a Utility or script to hide Apps
To return to desktop & hide all open Apps is a 2 step operation for
me.......
Go to 'Finder' in menubar, or click on any part of the desktop, if its
showing, then
Go to 'Hide Others'
Is there any way to make this a 1 step operation?
Warren Wiley
Powell River
On BC's Sunshine Coast
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Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 15:09:38 +0900
From: Keith Wilkinson
To: digest@info-mac.org
Subject: Conditional mail-merge in WP 3.5
Can anyone please provide a sample of a conditional mail-
merge macro for Word Perfect 3.x Mac? In pseudo-code
"If ="h"
then use
Else use
or if
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