From: dauter@terminator.cc.umich.edu (Michael Dautermann)
Subject: [comp.sys.mac.digest] 310 lines of new things at mac.archive (8/17/92)
Followup-To: comp.sys.mac.misc
Summary: latest and greatest....
Keywords: mac, archive, pd, shareware, great, stuff, wow
Reply-To: myke@umich.edu
Organization: We're from the government, ma'am
X-Original-Date: Aug 17 08:21:31 EDT 1992
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 1992 12:22:13 GMT
X-Original-Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.digest

Archive-name: mac/archive-sites/mac.archive.umich.edu/newfiles.txt 

  
Here's the latest and greatest things from mac.archive.umich.edu.
In the next week, I'll go back into the index and refile the
things that are in the "unix" directory in a new category
in our index, "UNIX/".  Our index is available for you to 
retrieve in our 00help directory, by the way.  It's an invaluable
card catalog to the thousands of files available here at 
the mac archive.
  
We're aware of the missing "dir" and "ls -l" commands on the
temporary machine (yak.css.itd.umich.edu).  As far as I
can tell, "ls" by itself should work fine.  I've heard some
reports that even "ls" doesn't work... and since I know
the sysadmins that take care of "yak" are quite busy, 
I'm very apprehensive about repeatedly asking for a fix
to the problem as they know about it as well and they may
try to find the problem when they can get some time.  For now
I'm happy we have an ftp machine to use while we wait for the DEC
to return.  If you have AFS access, you can completely 
avoid ftp by just making a link in your personal AFS home
directory to our archive, which is in:
/afs/umich.edu/group/itd/archive/mac.
  
There are also mirrors of mac.archive available at 
wuarchive.wustl.edu, archive.au, and puffin.doc.ic.ac.uk....

If you'd like to add your e-mail address to our frequent ftp'er list,
please drop me a note at "mac-recent-request@mac.archive.umich.edu".
And as always, comments can go to "comments@mac.archive.umich.edu".

Thanks for your patience and support!

mike@mac.archive.umich.edu

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 GA/SOLITAIRE    216      8/9/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/game/demo/solitairetildawn.cpt.hqx
 
    Demo of a Solitaire game, pretty well animated.  Missing
    open/save/scorekeeping functions, though.
 
 GR/MACEPHEM     170     8/10/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/misc/astronomy/macephem4.21c.cpt.hqx
 
    A minimal effort port of Elwood Charles Downey's
    astronomical computation program.
 
 GA/DICEIT       125     8/10/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/game/card/superdiceit1.1.cpt.hqx 
 
    A computerized adaptation of the classic poker/dice game, Yahtzee,
    game that 1-4 players can have fun with.
    Card game that has you vying to be the first to earn 52 points.
 
 GA/NETRISK       51     8/10/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/game/war/netrisk1.0.cpt.hqx
 
    A version of Risk that you play on an AppleTalk network 
    for up to six players, attacking, defending and trashing
    other countries while conquering the world.
 
 CDEV/OPENWID     33    8/10/92    BinHex4,StuffIt3.0
 /mac/system.extensions/cdev/openwide3.2.sit.hqx
 
    Use the control panel to decide what max size and preferred size
    you'd like your standard file  dialog boxes (the ones for a file
    read, create & write) to be.  Works with all applications that use
    the standard file dialog box.
 
 UT/DOS            29    8/10/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/util/multifinder/dos1.0.cpt.hqx
 
    A command line interface application.  You can make
    your Macintosh act like a DOS p.c. (gag).  This app allows
    copying, listing, deleting, and other things from the 
    prompt (except launching).
 
 GA/EARLYWARN     18     8/10/92   BinHex4.0,Stuffit3.0
 /mac/game/gameutil/distantearlywarn1.01.sit.hqx
 
    Scans the zones on your AppleTalk network, looking for people
    who are playing Bolo.  Runs as a background application.
 
 UT/WORDWRAP      18     8/10/92   BinHex4.0,Stuffit3.0
 /mac/util/editor/wordwrappatch1.21.sit.hqx
 
    Adds a couple features to text editors like ThinkC & BBEdit.
    Word wrapping, and parents/brackets and braces in pairs.
 
 UT/UNSEA         46      8/9/92   UnixShar
 /mac/util/unix/unsea1.0.shar
  
    This utility will convert self-extracting archives (.sea files)
    into "normal" archives (StuffIt and Compact Pro). Accomplishes the same
    thing under UNIX as DeSEA does on the Mac.

 GR/GIFCONOLD    400       7/5/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/graphics/graphicsutil/gifconverter2.210.cpt.hqx
 
    View Gifs and then save them as Tiffs, ESPF, Paint, Startup
    Screens, etc.  You can cut and paste pieces into new documents,
    paste pieces into new documents.  Works with black/white 
    macs.  A new version is available in mac.archive but this is
    the known "stable" version for black/white macs.
  
 GR/GIFCONVRT    282      8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33 
 /mac/graphics/graphicsutil/gifconverter2.3b1.cpt.hqx
 
    View Gifs, JPEGs, PICTs, and save them in a variety of formats.
    You can cut and paste pieces into new documents,
    do limited manipulations, etc.  Doesn't seem to work on 
    black/white machines.  Beta version supports 24-bit color & JPEG
    files (with QuickTime installed). No docs for the beta version, and
    the other version is still online for less "daring" users.
 
 UT/SUNTAR       137      8/14/92    BinHex4.0,StuffIt1.5.1  
 /mac/util/diskfile/suntar1.31.sit.hqx
 
    Got an FDHD?  Use this application to trade files between the Mac
    and a UNIX Workstation on 720 or 1.4 meg floppy disks.
    Reads/writes floppy disk files formatted by Tar, also reads files
    done with Bar.  Works with three Mac formats: MacBinary, MacBinary
    II  and ASCII.  It can also manipulate Hqx (BinHex) files!
 
 UP/SIMCITY      258     8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.331
 /mac/misc/update/simcity1.4updater.cpt.hqx
 
    Updates the b/w and color versons of SimCity to version 1.4.    
 
 UP/IGOR        239      8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33 
 /mac/misc/update/igor1.26update.cpt.hqx
 
    Updates the commercial Igor application from version 1.24 and
    version 1.25 to version 1.26.
 
 UT/SATTRAK      234     8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/misc/astronomy/sattrak1.01demo.cpt.hqx
  
    Follows and plots locations of satellites circling the 
    planet.  Good for astronomers and amateur radio operators.
  
 GA/TETRIS2K      74     8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/game/arcade/tetristwothou1.2.cpt.hqx
  
    A freeware color Tetris game.  Pretty snazzy and smooth.
  
 RE/HEADLINES     99     8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/util/screensaver/afterdark/headlines.cpt.hqx
  
    Displays outlandish "headlines" on the screen.  Think C source
    included, as well as instruction on how to change the random
    headlines.
  
 UT/QUOTE         35     8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/util/multifinder/quote1.0.cpt.hqx
  
    A startup application that displays a "quote" from it
    internal file, as well as the last two times your Mac
    was started up.
  
 CO/ZING          32     8/14/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33   
 /mac/util/comm/zing1.3.cpt.hqx
 
    A small "chat" application that uses System 7  AppleEvents for its
    communication. Not a lot of bells and whistles, but runs in only
    30K of memory. Includes Think C source.
 
 UT/MCVERT        75      8/13/92   UnixShar
  /mac/util/unix/mcvert1.83.shar  
  
    UNIX utility to handle BinHexed files (to and from) and MacBinary
    files (translations for up/downloads).
    Fixes a number of problems with version 1.80 and problems with
    extra long lines in version 1.82.

INIT/EARTH       6     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,StuffIt1.5.1
/mac/system.extensions/init/earth1.1.sit.hqx
 
    Places a spinning globe where you expect to see the Apple in the
    menu bar. Version 1.1 features System 7 friendliness and color!
 
CO/NUNTIUS     400     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
/mac/util/comm/nuntius1.11d7.cpt.hqx
 
    A "thread-based" newsreader. It uses the standard NNTP connections.
    Requires System 7, 1.1 Megs of RAM and MacTCP. Only bug fixes since
    last beta version.
 
ED/EXCELFFT      9     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
/mac/misc/math/excelfft.cpt.hqx
 
    Excel 3/4 Macro to calculate and graph Fast Fourier Transformations.
 
SD/MODVOICER    13     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
/mac/sound/soundutil/modvoicer1.1.cpt.hqx
 
    Utility to extract samples from MOD files. Shows sample names and
    waveforms, but it won't let you play them. Instead, it will
    export sounds to suitcases and resources.
 
MI/PLANET       98     8/16/92    Binhex4.0,StuffIt3.0.1
/mac/misc/astronomy/planet3.4.sit.hqx
 
    Plots out the positions (lat., long., RA, decl., alt., etc.) of
    the Sun, planets and the moon. Can predict eclipses, too.
 
CDEV/TRAPPER    25     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33 
/mac/system.extensions/cdev/trapper1.03.cpt.hqx
 
    Utility to record the type and number of A-Traps called in a
    given period. Good development tool and/or curio. Gives totals
    and verbose summaries can be saved to a file.
 
UT/ALPHA       386     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
/mac/util/editor/alpha5.0.cpt.hqx
 
    An EMACS-type editor useful for working with C. Extensive docs and
    sample resource files. Loads/saves files in UNIX/IBM/Mac formats.
 
UP/TERRAIN      57     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,StuffIt1.5.1
/mac/misc/update/scterraineditor1.3.sit.hqx
 
     Updates the SimCity Terrain Editor to version 1.3.
 
UT/FTPSCRIPT    90     8/16/92    UnixCompress
/mac/util/unix/ftpscripts.tar.Z
 
     UNIX package to automate FTPing chores such as retrieving all 
     new files on mac.archive or sumex. Customizable and flexible.
 
UT/MACIFY      272     8/16/92     UnixShar
/mac/util/unix/macify1.3.shar
 
     UNIX package to convert to and from UNIX and Mac text files.
     Useful for when apps like WhiteKnight hopelessly garble the text
     you're trying to up or download.
 
TEX/MACTOTEX    47     8/16/92     UnixCompress
/mac/util/unix/mactotex.tar.Z
 
     UNIX utility to allow the inclusion of Macintosh PostScript files 
     in LaTeX and OzTeX documents.
 
UT/PS2EPS       43     8/16/92     UnixShar
/mac/util/unix/ps2eps1.1.shar
 
     UNIX utility to convert PostScript (.ps) files to Encapsulated
     PostScript with embedded PICT previews. The results are useful in
     Word 5, OzTeX and Kaleidagraph, or any program that can read Mac 
     EPS. REQUIRES GhostScript and the PBM Plus package.
 CO/ANNOUNCE      35     8/16/92    BinHex4.0,StuffIt3.0
 /mac/util/comm/announce1.0.sit.hqx
 
    Application and extension that performs the same thing as       
    Broadcast 2.0.  Allows across-the-net (AppleTalk) announcement
    messages that do not interrupt the recipients 
    or their work. System 7 friendly.
 
 CDEV/DNOTIFY     24     8/16/92    BinHex4.0
 /mac/system.extensions/cdev/denotify1.0.hqx
 
    Control Panel for developers that informs you of calls regarding
    dialogs. Can prevent a system dialog from hanging your mac, also.
 
 UP/DMM          120      8/16/92   BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/misc/update/dmmlwupdate1.2.2.cpt.hqx
 
    Update package for the dmm LaserWriter utilities. Fixes some
    nasty bugs.
 
 INIT/EVNTMON    12     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/init/eventmonitor1.0.cpt.hqx
 
    Displays a small rectangle in the lower left hand corner       
    of your main screen, showing the name of the last event           
    (MouseUp/MouseDown/KeyDown/Update, etc), the amount of free    
    memory, and the mouse position.
 
 CDEV/KOLOR      65     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/cdev/kolor2.0.cpt.hqx
 
    This is a CDEV from the folks at Apple for which you can change
    the color of your window borders, radio buttons, menu bar letters
    and background, etc.  Version 2.0 is now System-7 compatible.
 
 CDEV/PWRSWIT    23     8/17/92    BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/cdev/pwrswitcher1.0b1.cpt.hqx
 
    Hit the power key in system 7 and rotate fowards through your open
    applications, hit the shift key and the power button and go
    backwards through the apps.
 
 FO/CIRCLEA      31     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/font/type1/circlea.cpt.hqx
 
    Size:  72
    Sans serif caps-only font where each letter is placed within a
    circle.  Not terribly useful.
 
 FO/LITTLEGID    51     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/font/truetype/littlegidding.cpt.hqx
 
    A selection of Christian symbols and an assortment of stars.
 
 FO/ROODCAPS     11     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/font/truetype/roodcaps.cpt.hqx
 
    Bold, curvy displace face sort of like Revue.  Caps only.
 
 FO/TRAINS       62     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/font/type1/trains.cpt.hqx
 
    Size:  24
    Various train parts (engine, caboose, other cars, etc.)
    Includes TrueType and Type 1 versions
 
 HC/CISINDEX    344     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/hypercard/organization/compuserveindex2.0.cpt.hqx
 
    A catalog of all of the 700+ forums on CompuServe, with 
    discriptions of each forum's purpose and other relevent info.
 
 INIT/FINDCUR     3     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/init/findcursor1.0.cpt.hqx
 
    When you hold down the control key and click the mouse, the cursor
    turns into a thick-bordered box.  Useful for PowerBook users who
    can't find their cursor.
 
 INIT/ORGASM    124     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/system.extensions/init/powerorgasm1.1.cpt.hqx
 
    You know the diner scene in _When Harry Met Sally_?  This init
    makes your PowerBook play the audio from that scene when you plug
    in the battery charger.  Is this sexual harassment?  DON'T ask
    on comp.sys.mac.system...
 
 UT/VERSION      63     8/17/92     BinHex4.0,Compact1.33
 /mac/util/diskfile/version2.2.cpt.hqx
 
    Generate a report of the versions of all the files on your drive,
    and compare those versions to the current versions.
 

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