Download Powerbook-keyboard-remap.hqx (5,530 KB)
From: haddock@lifesci.lscf.ucsb.edu
Subject: PowerBook Keyboard Remapping
These files explain how to make the row of function keys on your
PowerBook (anything beyond the 100 series, unless I hear otherwise)
serve as PageUp, PageDown, Home, End, and Forward Delete.
You'll wonder how you ever did without them!
This version includes instructions which work with System 8.
Steve
http://lifesci.ucsb.edu/~haddock
Download apple-pr-imaging.hqx (28,171 KB)
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 17:06:31 PST
From: The Moderators
Subject: [*] Apple Press Releases 1/6/93
Here are today's Apple press releases from AppleLink. The titles:
Apple Brings Color Printing Technology to Macintosh Users
Apple Announces New StyleWriter II Personal Printer and GrayShare
Printer Software
Apple Unveils Collection of Color and Grayscale Imaging Products for
Mainstream Macintosh Users
Apple Unveils ColorSync: Standardized Color Matching for Macintosh
Apple Unveils Color Scanner and New Ofoto 2.0 Image Capture Software
Apple Reduces Suggested Retail Prices on Selected Apple Imaging
Products in the U.S.
Apple Introduces New Ergonomically Designed Keyboard and Mouse
Apple Introduces 600-dpi Workgroup Printers for Macintosh and Windows
Computer Users
[Archived as /info-mac/report/apple-pr-930106.hqx; 27K]
Download apres-fax-20.hqx (64,555 KB)
From: macbrick@knoware.nl
Subject: Après Fax 2.0
Suppose you have a Fax-modem and you want to receive a fax late at
night or during your absence. Up to now the only way to do this was to
keep your Mac running at all times. No longer.
PreFax is a piece of hardware that enables soft power on/off Macs to
be turned on when the attached modem receives a telephone call (or fax
call). The Après Fax control panel shuts down the Mac after a
designated period of time if the Mac was brought to life by the modem.
Together PreFax and Après Fax can be used as an unattended fax
receiving machine.
New in version 2.0
Après Fax can now tell an extension manager (not included) to only
load the extensions necessary to receive faxes. PreFax 2.0 fixes a
problem on newer Macs. Newer Macs, and those running system 7.5.1 and
up, can be shut down by pressing the power key on the keyboard. This
had an annoying side effect with the original Prefax hardware. This
version contains a fix.
Ronald Leenes and Roel Vertegaal
MacBrick@knoware.nl
Download caltech-ppc-intro.hqx (93,141 KB)
From "harrym@netcom.com (Harry Myhre)" Sun Mar 13 08:50:29 1994
From: harrym@netcom.com (Harry Myhre)
Subject: [*] CalTech PowerPC Intro Invite
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 1994 08:51:19 -0800 (PST)
This Macintosh application allows you to view and print a map to the CalTech
introduction of the Macintosh PowerPC.
Download changing-timing-crystal.hqx (6,935 KB)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1993 09:13:05 -0700 (MST)
From: Russ Pagenkopf
Subject: submission
This is a text file with good instructions on how to change the speed of your
mac by changing the clock speed of the timing crystal. Written by Marc
Schrier (schrier@garnet.berkeley.edu), and humbly submitted with permission by
Russ Pagenkopf (cs000rjp@selway.umt.edu). Enjoy!
----------
Download choice-stick.hqx (144,735 KB)
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 1995 10:34:54 -0500
From: Lon D Pilot
Subject: ChoiceStick Press Kit
This file includes a press release and detailed information about the
ChoiceStick joystick adapter for the Macintosh. The detailed information
document is in DocMaker format, and requires no additional software to view.
Best results will be obtained by printing the detailed document, since it
includes scaled-down screenshots of the interface.
Download clock-chipping-duo210-mcwrite-ii.hqx (26,576 KB)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 1994 10:16:05 +0100
From: r.e.leenes@bsk.utwente.nl (Ronald Leenes)
Subject: Duo 210 clock chipping text Rev II
--========================_30897681==_
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Dear Info-mac archivers,
Enclosed you will find a description of a clock modification for the Duo 210.
It describes how to modify (clock chip) the Duo 210 to 32 Mhz, without
soldering on the system board. All you need is silver glue and a
replacement oscillator.
This (Macwite II) file more or less replaces
/info/Hardware/clock-chipping-duo210-msword.hqx
--========================_30897681==_
Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="Duo210_Clock_Mod_RevII"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Duo210_Clock_Mod_RevII"
Download clock-chipping-html.hqx (119,304 KB)
From: schrier@garnet.berkeley.edu (Marc Schrier)
Subject: [*] Clock Chipping Home Page
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 1994 00:57:06 -0800 (PST)
I recently started a Clock Chipping Home Page, with information on
how to accelerate your Apple Macintosh computer. For those of
you who do not have access to the World Wide Web, I will maintain a
stuffit file with all of the html files from the site. The
package will work best if read with a WWW browser like Netscape
Mosaic which can be found at:
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/net/infosys/Netscape/mac/netscape093.sit.hq
x
The site, and this stuffit file, includes the latest Mac Crystal
Oscillator Speedup History file as well as others, with information
on accelerating the IIsi, IIfx, C610, C650, C660av, Q605, Q610, Q650,
Q660av, Q700, Q800, Q900, Q950, PM6100(av), PM7100(av),
PM8100(av), PPC PDS card, LCIII, LC475, PB's, and Duo's.
For those of you who use the WWW, the URL for the site is:
http://bambam.cchem.berkeley.edu/~schrier/mhz.html
Marc Schrier
The file should appear in info-mac/info/hdwr
Download disk-partition-sizer-10b1-hc.hqx (14,776 KB)
From: Ric Ford
Subject: [*] Disk Partition Sizer 1.0B1 stack
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 1994 16:26:04 -0600
--========================_19861284==_
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Disk Partition Sizer is a simple stack that displays minimum file sizes for
any given Mac disk partition size. It may be useful for choosing partition
sizes to minimize wasted space. Compatible with HyperCard 2.1.
--========================_19861284==_
Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="Disk_Partition_Sizer_1.0B1"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="Disk_Partition_Sizer_1.0B1"
Download european-phone-connections.hqx (20,231 KB)
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 92 01:28:03 -0400
From: mingo@world.std.com (Charles H Mingo)
Subject: [*] European Phone Connections
After I mentioned this file last month, I received several requests
for it, so I thought I might as well send a copy to the archives.
This is a file I obtained from the IBMEUROPE forum on CompuServe
which details how to connect a US modem to various European phone
systems (with a bonus file explaining the many different flavors of German
phone jacks).
Download extract-it-1571.hqx (813,774 KB)
From: RISCfuture@aol.com
Subject: ExtractIt! for System 1.5.7
ExtractIt! for System is a slim, fast, simple, and yet powerful diagnostics
and testing tool. It will report you with information on over 50 system
components, and check your system for problems. ExtractIt! for System has a
very light footprint, weighing in at 1 MB of RAM! It even comes complete
with a fully functional Apple Guide. It's the perfect solution for hardware
problems, or when you just want to know. Version 1.5.7 fixes a
nasty problem that prevented ExtractIt! for System from starting up due to
sound problems.
Improvements from last major release (1.0.1 - 1.5):
- Over 40 new ways to test your computer
- Photorealistic graphics
- Window- and menu-based interface
- Easter eggs...
- and much, much more!
System Requirements:
- Macintosh Plus or better
- Mac OS 7 or better
- Around 900K of disk space, about 1MB of RAM
For more quality software, visit
Tim Morgan
Lightning Bolt Software
http://lightningbolt.base.org/
Download extract-it-21.hqx (633,248 KB)
From: MorganBolt@aol.com
Subject: ExtractIt! for System 2.1
ExtractIt! for System 2.1 is a comprehensive and small utility which assists
in troubleshooting and more by providing the user with close to 500 facts
about their computer in a categorized, simplistic format. ExtractIt! for
System is a neccessity to power users and a great idea for anyone to have
around. It also features error checking for problematic programs and a sad-
Mac debunker. ExtractIt! for System is shareware and costs a mere $8.
System Requirements:
- 68020 or better
- Mac OS 7 or better
- about 450K of disk space
- about 500K of RAM
- ITC Times and ITC Helvetica TrueType (obtainable from the Adobe Acrobat
Installer)
Tim Morgan
Lightning Bolt Software
http://lightningbolt.haxor.com/
Download guru-26.hqx (421,435 KB)
From: chou@caracol.llnl.gov
Subject: GURU 2.6
Shocked to find that GURU (Newer Technologies' GUide to Ram Upgrades)
hasn't been updated in the archive since version 1.2, I just
downloaded and am now submitting the current version, 2.6. GURU is
the de facto standard source for Macintosh RAM upgrade information and
is freeware. For more details, visit http://www.newertech.com/software.html
I am in no way affiliated with Newer Technologies.
Al Chou
Download hifi-to-mac.hqx (10,620 KB)
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 1995 14:51:44 -0800
From: tmayer@hsc.usc.edu (Justin Mayer)
Subject: HiFi2Mac
This is a SimpleText file which documents how to connect RCA-plug devices
to pre-PlainTalk Macintoshes' sound-in port (in order to input sound from a
CD player or other source). It is very detailed, and it contains diagrams
which you can use to create your own adapter. This is necessary for all but
the most recent Macs, as "the current generation of 'PlainTalk' mic inputs
uses a totally different -- and much easier to deal with -- input scheme."
(from Jay Rose, HiFi2Mac's author)
Justin Mayer
tmayer@hsc.usc.edu
jmayer@aol.com
Download houdini-i-faq-103.hqx (53,234 KB)
Date: Fri, 5 May 1995 02:23:49 -0500
From: (A Prastowo)
Subject: Houdini I FAQ v1.03
This is the FAQ for the original Macintosh DOS Compatibility Card.
This is minor update to the old version 1.02. There are only minor changes.
This file should replace the older houdini_faq_102.hqx in info/hdwr
- Anton
Download install-second-drive-7100.hqx (9,096 KB)
From: (F. Neumann) florin@quartz.geology.utoronto.ca
Subject: Installing a Second Internal Hard Drive and LEDs in a PowerMac
Installing a Second Internal Hard Drive and LEDs in a PowerMac 7100
===================================================================
This document describes how I installed a second internal hard drive and
LEDs for both internal drives in a PowerMacintosh 7100 without an
internal CD-ROM drive. It is applicable to the following Macintosh
models which use the same "3-slot-metal" case: Macintosh IIvx, Performa
600, Macintosh Centris 650, Macintosh Quadra 650, PowerMacintosh
7100/66, PowerMacintosh 7100/80.
Florin Neumann
florin@quartz.geology.utoronto.ca
Download laserwriter-config-chart.hqx (5,841 KB)
Date: 10 May 1993 15:25:38 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Michael W. Wheeler"
Subject: [*] laserwriter-config.hqx (Configuration chart)
Here is a configuration chart for the various LaserWriter Models.
It lists ROM, RAM, Processor/Speed, Page description, PPM, ports,
cassette capacity, and min engine life.
The information in this document came from a chart supplied by
Apple Computer Inc. to our local users group.
Comes in very handy. The .HQX file is a compacted MacWrite II
document. The file must be viewed in a nonproportionally spaced
font in order for it to be readable. The document is currently
formatted in 7pt Monoco, landscape, US letter.
Michael W. Wheeler (Bitnet: mww@tntech) (Internet: mww@tntech.edu)
VAX/VMS Systems Support, Tennessee Technological University
Download lc475-speedometer.hqx (3,937 KB)
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 93 17:19:48 +0100
From: Karl.Pottie@uz.kuleuven.ac.be (Karl Pottie)
Subject: LC 475 Speedometer Report
--========================_11683340==_
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Here's an LC 475 Speedometer Report. The machine is not -as Apple claims-
two times as fast as an LCIII, but *three* times as fast :-)
--========================_11683340==_
Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="speedometer_report"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="speedometer_report"
Download lcd-screen-tester.hqx (14,546 KB)
From: ktappe@assocgraphics.com
Subject: LCD Screen Tester
LCD Screen Tester.sit.hqx
This is a small, useful application for people with active matrix
PowerBooks who would like to test their screen for stuck pixels. It
floods your screen with red, green, blue, white and black; to make the
culprit stuck pixel (or subpixel) show its ugly head. This is so you can
show your Apple Dealer that there is a problem with your screen and that
it needs to be replaced (I think you need five pixels to be stuck for
the replacement, but dont take that number to heart). This will only be
useful for people with active matrix screens
Download mac-configurations-fm.hqx (37,915 KB)
From: macmod (Info-Mac Moderator)
Subject: No Subject!
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 93 7:41:56 PST
(5.65c/IDA-1.4.4 for info-mac@sumex-aim.stanford.edu); Sun, 19 Dec 1993 19:39:35
-0600
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1993 19:39:35 -0600
From: Bienvenu Jay
Message-Id: <199312200139.AA06220@a87.ucs.usl.edu>
To: info-mac@sumex-aim.stanford.edu
Subject: [*] Which Mac Should I Get?
Are you looking at getting a new Mac but can't decide which of
the several configurations out there is the best deal? I am, so I put
together a FileMaker Pro database to help me out. This database includes
fields for the most relevant information (processor, hard drive size, etc.)
and takes into account configurations that don't include a keyboard, monitor
or 8 MB RAM (this can be changed). I figured others would find this useful,
so I'm posting it on Sumex.
(Note this is not a list of all Mac configurations available out there but
is intended for finding one type of configuration.)
-- Jay
Download mac-facts-engine.hqx (523,877 KB)
From: MacFAQ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 1995 19:02:42 -0400
Subject: MacFacts App
This is a runtime version of FileMaker Pro for use with Apple's MacFacts
database, which was uploaded separately.
Checked for viruses, stuffed, binhexed, covered, smothered, uncovered,
scattered and topped.
--Les Jones
Download mac-facts-sounds.hqx (557,573 KB)
From: MacFAQ@aol.com
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 1995 19:12:40 -0400
Subject: MacFacts 8/95 Sounds
This is a lookup database for use with the MacFacts 8/95 database. It
contains the startup sounds and problem sounds (like the chimes of doom) for
each Mac model.
Checked for viruses, stuffed, binhexed, covered, smothered, uncovered,
scattered and topped.
--Les Jones
Download mac-facts.hqx (190,454 KB)
From: galko@trix.genie.uottawa.ca (Peter Galko)
Subject: MacFacts
Download mac-hardware-guide-forms.hqx (18,547 KB)
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 93 21:02:33 EDT
From: Adam Schenker (GE)
Subject: Mac Hardware Guide Formats
Well, here it is. The guidelines/formats for the Mac Hardware
Guide I will be maintaining. Go ahead and fill out the forms
and mail them back to me at schenker@suntan.ec.usf.edu and we'll
see how it goes. Please take your time and try to be as accurate
as possible.
Download mac-history-94-04.hqx (145,759 KB)
From: RYAN MARQUETTE
Subject: MacHistory-4-94
Date: Thu, 26 May 1994 08:19:34 -0500 (EST)
Here is an updated version of MacHistory by Harry Phillipo. The
original files are on AOL. I am uploading these files with his
permission.
MacHistory is a series of documents that can be opened in Teach
Text and shows the evolution of the various Macintosh models.
The tables show processor, MIPS rating, Memory Cache, Expn. slots
, SCSI transfer rate, Video Display, Max. Color Density, Max.
Watts, Date of introduction and Date of discontinuation.
These documents can be printed on laser printers or color printers.
Harry is working on obtaining the specs. for the power workstations
and newly announced "Blackbird" powerbooks. Look for another
soon.
Ryan Marquette
Download mac-ibm-compare-215.hqx (29,377 KB)
From: bgrubb@acca.nmsu.edu
Subject: Mac-IBM-compare, Html Version 2.1.5
The Mac-IBM-compare html document compares the Mac and IBM machines CPUs,
hardware {monitor support and expansion}, operating systems, networking &
printing; it covers not only present hardware/software statistics and
features but also future possibilities.
Despite its condensed and generalized format it still provides some
thought-provoking reading on the relative merits, problems, and
deficiencies of Macs and IBM PCs. It also contains some FAQ answers about
both machines and the PowerPC line.
Download mac-memory-chart.hqx (25,591 KB)
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 1992 14:33 CST
From: Dan Lunderville
Subject: Mac memory configurations
There have been a number of questions and comments in the digest lately
about memory for the various Mac models - what size SIMMs to use, what
combinations of SIMMs are allowed, etc. Here is a chart produced and
published by Apple on AppleLink. The chart lists all the Mac models,
except those older than the Mac Plus. The Quadra 950 also is not listed,
but its memory specs are the same as the 900.
For each Mac model the chart lists how much RAM is soldered on the
board, how many SIMM slots it has, which SIMM sizes work in that model,
all the possible RAM configurations, and the required SIMM speed. I
have found this chart to be very useful, and in conjunction with the
Macintosh Memory Guide published by Connectix, all my Mac memory questions
have been answered.
The file is a binhexed, self-extracting Compact Pro archive of a MicroSoft
Word 4.0 file. I apologize for the non-generic format, but the chart
contains several special symbols that are not in the standard ASCII set,
so they didn't translate when I tried to make a text file out of it.
(If someone know how to do this, I would like to know.)
This chart is copyrighted by Apple and was published on AppleLink. I
got permission from them to publish it here, with the stipulation that
the copyright remain on the file and that the chart not be used in any
"for sale" products. Obviously I can't insure that this will happen, but
you have been informed. Please don't abuse this policy.
Dan Lunderville Dan.D.Lunderville@uwrf.edu
Download mac-memory-guide-6.hqx (174,479 KB)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 1994 16:42:14 -0800
From: Tech Support
Subject: mac-memory-guide-6.hqx
Download mac-midi-interface-diy.hqx (114,825 KB)
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 94 11:13:49 0000
From: Atlantis
Subject: None
Hello,
enclosed you will find the description to construct a Mac to MIDI interface. I
have used the previously described schematic of Dale W. King. Here it's a little
bit for a more "practical" use.
\|/
@ @
-------------------------------------oOO-(_)-OOo----------------------------
Jean-Luc Evrard | Institut de Biologie
| Moleculaire des Plantes
E-Mail: Jean-Luc@atlantis.u-strasbg.fr | CNRS - Strasbourg - FRANCE
Download mac-sense-new-mac-extra-95.hqx (135,479 KB)
From: MacSense1@aol.com (Renzo Piche)
Subject: MacSense New Mac Expo Correction
Hi there!
Due to the discovery of two small errors in our New PCI Mac EXTRA, we've
decided to retransmit the mini-issue.
The first revision of the MacSense New PCI Mac EXTRA we sent out contained
two small errors. Firstly, we listed the 7500/100 as having only four DIMM
slots, when in actuality the unit has eight. Secondly, our chart indicates
that a 7200/90 with 8MB of RAM and a 1000MB hard disk retails for $3,599
Canadian. In fact, this unit ships with *16MB* of RAM.
We apologize for the inconvieniance. If you redistribute MacSense, we would
appreciate you downloading this latest revision.
Thank you!
Chris McVeigh
MacSense Editor in Chief
Download mac-to-midi-interface.hqx (117,733 KB)
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 94 11:31:54 0000
From: Atlantis
Subject: Mac to MIDI interface
Hi,
You will find attached a new version of mac-midi-interface-diy.hqx. It contains
a comment of the conceptor of the Mac to MIDI schematic.
\|/
@ @
-------------------------------------oOO-(_)-OOo----------------------------
Jean-Luc Evrard | Institut de Biologie
| Moleculaire des Plantes
E-Mail: Jean-Luc@atlantis.u-strasbg.fr | CNRS - Strasbourg - FRANCE
Download mac-v-ibm-summary.hqx (62,192 KB)
From: "Mark E. Ingram"
Subject: Mac-vs-IBM
A few months back I posted a narrative describing a situation in which a
Mac graphics and marketing department was under siege from an Information
Services (IS) department insistent on forcing a switch to PeeCee's. Many
thanks to a considerable number of Info-Mac readers who were kind enough
to respond.
The enclosed archive, Mac_vs_IBM_Summary.sit.hqx, summarizes this saga,
and includes an ASCII text version of the polished PageMaker report -
Final Arguments.txt - that was developed to counter the arguments of the
IS department. Overall - despite *heavy* and somewhat underhanded
opposition and surreptitious maneuvering by IS - the effort was a success,
as most of the hardware items in the proposal, below (including a PowerMac
9500!), were ultimately approved for purchase.
(Note to archive moderators: The two MacWeek supporting articles are used
with the express permission of Ziff-Davis Publishing.)
Mark E. Ingram
mingram@mail.orion.org | or | 101-8673@MCIMail.com
Download mac-video-chart.hqx (5,122 KB)
Date: 10 May 1993 09:32:37 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Michael W. Wheeler"
Subject: [*] mac-monitor-config.hqx (Macintosh Monitor and Video Matrix)
This is a Macintosh monitor and video matrix chart. The information given
was taken from a document supplied by Apple Computer Inc. to our local
users group. It is very detailed and is extremely handy to have around. It
lists the various Macintosh models and video configurations and what bit
depth/number of grays or colors possible for each Mac model and each
Monitor. It also lists dot pitch, resolution, power specs, refresh rate and
other tech goodies, including the part number.
Enjoy! MacWrite II document compress with Compact Pro. There is a lot of
info so it has to be printed out in landscape orientation on US Legal size
paper. It must be printed in a nonproportionally spaced font to be
readable. The document is currently formatted for 8pt Monoco.
Michael W. Wheeler (Bitnet: mww@tntech) (Internet: mww@tntech.edu)
VAX/VMS Systems Support, Tennessee Technological University
Download macav-speedometer.hqx (3,487 KB)
Date: Sat, 07 Aug 93 17:15:40 CDT
From: Akira
Subject: 840av Speedometer Test Results
To: MAC-L@YALEVM.BITNET, INFO-MAC@SUMEX-AIM.STANFORD.EDU
Resent-To: backmod@camis.stanford.edu
Resent-Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1993 13:05:35 PDT
Resent-From: Info-Mac Moderator
You should have been there. They brought an 840av 8/230 CD, and a Newton
Message Pad!!! The voice rec. is ok, still needs work. You can do
finder commands ok, others will have to be scripted....aka trained.
There were 6 different personalities, or voices that are included with
the system. DSP for audio is like the DSP one would hear in a home
stereo, real nice. The video inputs work well, and the capure is better
than a Spigot. There is a full s/w package that comes with it...fax,
video capture, and the rest....same that was listed in MacWeek. I have
uploaded the test results that Speedometer saved in the test files. It
is a real nice neat package on the inside too! The award winning design
of Apple products is taken to another level. There is little space left
except for three nubus 90 cards, a couple of internal HD's, and a CD if
needed. Apple is now using a 8 meg. chips, leaving the other 3 slots
open. There is oe thing that I found quite strange. There is an
interrupt button, but no restart. So if it locks up, and the interrupt
won't work, you will have to unplug it. Just thought that you would want
to know!! IF u don't get the HQX file, look in sumex for it! Sorry if I
pissed anybody off.
Akira
Download macintosh-models-list-95-09.hqx (27,570 KB)
From: "J. D. Sterling Babcock"
Subject: Macintosh Models List
Dear Readers:
Good news! I was able to update the list to include the fall Macintosh
models. Also, this is the last version of the list by me, but J T Su
(jinntung@aludra.usc.edu) has offered to maintain the list and make some
improvements.
Download macintosh-video-matrix.hqx (10,250 KB)
Date: 08 Jul 94 15:40:54 EDT
From: Andy.J.Williams@Dartmouth.EDU (Andy J. Williams)
Subject: Macintosh Video Matrix
Enclosed is a complete matrix of Macintoshes and Displays (both past and
present and near future) and what color depth is available in differing
configurations.
This grew out of the need for such a reference in the Computer Resource
Center at Dartmouth College (the pre-sales demo area). We found Apple's
matrix from AppleLink to be both hard to read and also quite wrong (we just
tested various configurations against the May version of Apple's Matrix and
found the Apple Matrix sadly wrong in *many* places.)
We believe this chart to be error free, but reality being what it is we do
encourage anyone to contact us if you do find a mistake.
Comments, suggestions, errors, and more can be sent to AndyJW@dartmouth.edu.
The chart used Helvetica and AppleGaramond. (The latter only in the credit
line at the bottom so if you do not have this font, nothing should be really
affected).
Hope this helps!
-Andy J. Williams
Manager, Computer Resource Center, Dartmouth College
AndyJW@dartmouth.edu
---------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE: The following Macintosh file(s) are enclosed with this
message, in BinHex format. If your mail system does not convert
BinHex files automatically, you will need to transfer the message to
a Mac and run the BinHex application to decode it.
Filename: CRC Monitor Matrix.sit Size: 6380 bytes
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Download mackie-midi-automation.hqx (2,966 KB)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 1994 09:10:56 -0700
From: mxmora@unix.sri.com (Matthew Xavier Mora)
Subject: Mackie Midi Automation for Mac's
--========================_15148053==_
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Enclosed is a description of the MIDI automation coming from
Mackie and the Mac Software to control it.
Please place it in the sound/midi area.
Thanks
Matt Mora
--========================_15148053==_
Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="NWOTTO.TXT"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="NWOTTO.TXT"
Download macquarium.hqx (54,607 KB)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 12:21 CDT
From: "Dwight Lemke @ Wisconsin Oshkosh"
Subject: [*] Macquarium plans
This is Andy Ihnatko's directions for building the Maquarium. This
allows you to convert a 512K Mac and earlier to something truly
useful--an aquarium. In Word 4.0 format.
Download monitor-matrix-94-10-18.hqx (10,348 KB)
Date: 18 Oct 94 12:32:56 EDT
From: Andy.J.Williams@Dartmouth.EDU (Andy J. Williams)
Subject: CRC Monitor Matrix 10/18/94
Enclosed is the latest version of the Dartmouth Computer Resource Center
Monitor Matrix. (10/18/94 version)
* What it is
This matrix is an Excel 4 format file which lists all Macintosh Monitors and
CPUs and the various bit-depths possible in all combinations. We believe it
to be error free.
* Changes from the previous version
1) The page setup size is now for an 8.5X11 page (older version was tabloid
size)
2) We fixed errors regarding the 630 series and the Multiscan monitors
3) Added licensing information (Now this can be reprinted freely for any
not-for-profit or non-profit use.)
* Comments/Questions
Any feedback is encouraged. Send mail to AndyJW@dartmouth.edu
-A
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NOTE: The following Macintosh file(s) are enclosed with this
message, in BinHex format. If your mail system does not convert
BinHex files automatically, you will need to transfer the message to
a Mac and run the BinHex application to decode it.
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Download mouse-micro-switches.hqx (5,248 KB)
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1993 10:47:24 +0100
From: Elliot Bennett
Subject: [*] Mouse-microswitch-repair.txt
Enclosed is a text file containing the replies I received regarding where to
buy microswitch replacements for Mac mice (one of ours broke the other day and
I requested this info 2 digests ago). Many thanks to the individuals (all
listed in this text file) who responded!
Elliot Bennett
DLR, Cologne, Germany
elliot@europa.rs.kp.dlr.de
Download omniwriter-ricoh-firmware.hqx (2,732,076 KB)
From: akua@bluewin.ch
Subject: Philips OmniWriter CD-RW / Ricoh MP6200 Firmware Update 2.2 & 2
These are previously unavailable firmware updates for the said CD-RW
recorders.
Download pci-prober-20.hqx (51,406 KB)
From: salamon@slip.net
Subject: PCIprober 2.0
PCIprober is a system information utility that lets you find out details
about PCI cards and devices installed in your computer. PCIprober will
detect both cards in slots and on-board PCI chips connected to the bus.
You can read out all the necessary information to access the devices
using your own software, to check if your card(s) are working, or just
to satisfy your curiosity.
New features in version 2.0:
* Now works with multiple bus controllers, expansion boxes, and powerbooks
* New algorithm for locating cards
* Menu listing now identifies bus number as well as slot name
* Enhanced error messages and class code descriptions
System Requirements:
* System 7.5.2 or higher
* PowerPC-based Macintosh with at least 1 Megabyte of free RAM
* Motherboard with PCI bus
For more information, please read the Read Me file enclosed.
Sincerely,
David Salamon
salamon@slip.net
Download pmac7200-75-speedometer.hqx (3,362 KB)
From: fac_davisj@spruce.hsu.edu
Subject: Benchmarks of PMAC 7200/75
Here are two Speedometer 4.0 reports (text) for a PMAC
7200/75.
Download powerbook-battery-cyclers.hqx (8,492 KB)
Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1992 13:52 EST
From: David Elbert
Subject: Battery Cyclers for PB Posting (*)
Download powerbook-battery-life.hqx (10,176 KB)
From: Jeremy Peter Howard
Subject: FYI - PB Battery Life
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 1994 18:22:54 +1000 (EST)
The attached file is an RTF file explaining how to save PowerBook battery
life. I wrote it for work, and felt that it would be useful for the wider
Mac community.
If the RTF format is a problem, I will post a different format.
Feel free to mail any suggestions, corrections, etc.
Download powerbook-rui-30-pdf.hqx (415,519 KB)
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 1995 14:39:31 -0400 (EDT)
From: dmwadson@FLASH.LakeheadU.CA (David Wadson)
Subject: PowerBook: Repairs, Upgrades, & Installations 3.0 PDF
PB RUI stands for "PowerBook: Repairs, Upgrades, & Installations" and is a
compilation of exactly that. The information has comes from a variety of
sources including personal experience, other users, magazines, books, and
Apple tech notes.
PB RUI V3.0 is the current, up-to-date version. It contains information on
all the PowerBook models.
PB 100: diassembly/reassembly, hard drive, lithium battery, modem,
motherboard fuse repair, RAM expansion card.
PB 140-180c: disassembly/reassembly, BatterySwapper, hard drives, i/o door,
LCD display, lithium battery, modems, motherboard fuse repair, RAM
expansion cards, trackball.
PB 210-280c: dissasembly/reassembly, keyboard, RAM expansion cards.
PB 520-540c: disassembly/reassembly, RAM expansion cards.
Requires: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Download powerbook-solutions-guide.hqx (84,933 KB)
Date: Monday, 20 Apr 1992 18:35:10 EDT
From: m15126@mwvm.mitre.org (Burgess Allison M15126 x7548 Westgate W389)
Subject: Powerbook Solutions Guide2 (Word format)
The attached file is a Microsoft Word version of Apple's "PowerBook
Solutions Guide"--previously uploaded in AppleLink image format by Thomas
Fruin
to read the AppleLink version. As a reminder, here's what it contains:
> Here is an extensive listing (69 pages) of PowerBook related hardware
> and software products. It's called the PowerBook Solutions Guide, and was
> compiled by Apple. It will probably answer several of some recently posted
> PowerBook questions, such as the one about 9600 bps internal modems.
Administrivia: I ported the AppleLink image file into Word--a process that
preserved text but no formatting. (The original is a multicolumn document
with headers, footers, reverse video, big square blocks of black, and mostly
Times as its font.) In fact, the process didn't even preserve soft returns
inside paragraphs. But the text is there, including hard page breaks so
the table of contents and index will work (the 1st four pages are treated
as introductory, so you don't get to "Page 1" of the Guide until page 5).
(Stick with me on this, this *will* be on the quiz.) You might want to
change the font size to something small, to stop any soft page returns from
messing up the page numbers.
Hope this helps.
Burgess Allison McLean, VA
Download powermac-7500-speedometer.hqx (2,512 KB)
From: "Larry Rymal:T.E.M.U.G.-EAST_TEXAS-"
Subject: Larry Rymal's 7500 SpeedOmeter report
Folks,
The following is my Mac's 7500's SpeedOmeter report. There are four
ratings: 1) Native test standard, 2) Native test with SpeedDoubler, 3)
non-Native test standard, 4) non-Native test with SpeedDoubler.
You must have SpeedOmeter to view these benchmarks. Use StuffIt Expander
to process and deSit this file.
--Larry Rymal
Download powermac-speedometer.hqx (65,096 KB)
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 1994 23:21:47 +0100
From: W.R.Brady@newcastle.ac.uk (Robert Brady)
Subject: PowerMac Speedometer Records
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi,
This is my first posting so it may go a bit wonky!!!
Anyway I have tried to post a comprehensive list of 6100, and 8100
records. 6100 with and without 256k cache, also with various levels of
KSLabs Alacrity acceleration. (CPU clock accelerator). I hope they are what
is wanted.. If this the file disappears mail me and I will send it to you.
Rob Brady w.r.brady@ncl.ac.uk Tel: 091 266 8998 Fax:091 266 9995
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Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="PowerMac_Records2"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="PowerMac_Records2"
Download powerpc-cache-study-msword.hqx (18,352 KB)
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 1995 18:56:40 -0600
From: wilsonrj@superman.msfc.nasa.gov (Bob Wilson)
Subject: Suggested Tech/Pubs -- Informal Report
This report describes an informal PowerPC cache study that shows an
approach for measuring cache effects. It was done informally to get
a rough idea of how much cache contributes to system performance and to
see the cache performance knees. The whole effort was a team effort by
four netters who from concept to execution, never met, except on the net.
The file is 'binhex' of a MS Word V4.x report exported from WordPerfect V3.1.
Bob Wilson
----------
Always recommend PCs and Windows -- to your competition
robert.j.wilson@msfc.nasa.gov
Download q650-rom-tuning-fork.hqx (68,323 KB)
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 1994 12:24:52 -0500
From: s-bytnar@ux4.cso.uiuc.edu (Steven M Bytnar)
Subject: ROM Tuning fork...
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Hi everyone,
Apple's ROM crew has done it again: I own a Centris 650. The other day, I
powered up my Mac, and decided that I should immediatley turn off my Mac so
the DAT drive could power up first. Instead of just turning the power off,
I hit the interrupt button. I heard this interesting =-D tune come from my
Mac. I'm not sure, but I think it's a hidden ROM thing that patches the
interrupt key. In the past, I've heard that Quadra 840av's exhibit a wierd
quality like this too when the power key is held down... except it drops
you into a monitor type thing instead of a tune. Here are steps to reprodue
this:
1) Hit the Power Key on the keyboard. (I dont think it matters, as long as
your Mac is _off_ initially. It would be cool if someone or I could figure
out a way to make it do this on every restart. :-)
2) Listen for the "Bzzzzzzzzt" of the power supply getting power.
3) While listening, within 2 seconds of turning it on, hit the interrupt key.
4) Enjoy the short tune it plays.
I checked; pressing some keys on the keyboard does not make the Mac act
like a MIDI keyboard based on which key was pressed. :-( For the rest of
you who might not have a chance to hear the tune, I tape recorded and then
digitized what the C650 plays. 22KHz so that you can analyze it if you
like--sorry about the background noise. In the C650 ROM also is a "Brass
Horn" beep. It sounds like a little horn that squeaks on a kid's bike. I
wont include that, probably because of pattent/copyright violations. :-)
(Hint: Use ROMmie to get your Mac's ROM resource and look for sounds using
ResEdit. I believe it's on info-mac in /dev.)
One thing I would like to pose is this: could something, even more special,
happen if the music's note-representation were typed in? =-D
Questions, comments, anything else? Email me.
Enjoy!
--Steve
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Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="ROM_Tuning_Fork_f.sit"
Download quadra-700-performance-20.hqx (67,157 KB)
From: guidop@conicit.ve (Guido Paccagnella (Hosp.Perez Carreno))
Subject: quadra-700-clock-charts-2.hqx
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 93 20:36:00 AST
Quadra 700 Speed Performance Charts vers. 2.0
DockMaker Document.
Stuffit archive : quadra-700-clock-chart.sit
binhexed : quadra-700-clock-charts-2.hqx
SAM virus clinic: no viruses.
The following DockMaker document shows the performance curves generated
>From 25 to 36 MHz based on benchmarks run on a Quadra 700 with the
Variable Speed Overdrive, and having placed pin sockets for the 50 MHz
crystal. This is sort of a follow up to Guy Kuo's reports on replacing
the crystal for a higher frequency one. I hope you find it useful if
you're trying to select an appropriate speed or, if you just wonder what
kind of beast lies inside that box. All of this came up after exchanging
some e-mail with Guy and finding on both of our machines a zone of
no-tolerance (with VSO around 33 MHz).
In my particular case I found an optimum range of speeds with no
performance degradation.
Netters complained on the file format, so I re-worked the Excel doc,
rearranging the spreadsheet data, and normalizing it to improve the
quality and readability of the charts.
(Now you know the percentage of improvement right from the chart). And
made it a stand-alone document.
Please let me know if you like the Excel doc better, so I will post it.
Please post where ever appropriate
Guido Paccagnella
guidop@dino.conicit.ve
Download quadra-700-performance.hqx (20,727 KB)
From: guidop@conicit.ve (Guido Paccagnella (Hosp.Perez Carreno))
Subject: quadra-700-clock-chart.hqx
Date: Thu, 13 May 93 19:43:25 AST
Quadra 700 Speed Performance Charts
MS Excel 4 Spreadsheet with plenty of graphs.
Stuffit archive : quadra-700-clock-chart.sit
binhexed : quadra-700-clock-chart.hqx
SAM virus clinic: no viruses.
The following Excel 4.0 document shows the performance curves generated
from 25 to 36 MHz based on benchmarks run on a Quadra 700 with the
Variable Speed Overdrive, and having placed pin sockets for the 50 MHz
crystal. This is sort of a follow up to Guy Kuo's reports on replacing
the crystal for a higher frequency one. I hope you find it useful if
you're trying to select an appropriate speed or, if you just wonder what
kind of beast lies inside that box. All of this came up after exchanging
some e-mail with Guy and finding on both of our machines a zone of
no-tolerance (with VSO around 33 MHz).
In my particular case I found an optimum range of speeds with no
performance degradation.
Please post where ever appropriate
Guido Paccagnella
guidop@dino.conicit.ve
Download sad-mac-codes.hqx (29,279 KB)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 93 23:38:30 -0500
From: bww@po.CWRU.Edu (Brian W. Wolf)
Subject: [*] Sad Mac codes
Here is a complete list of sad mac codes (as far as I know there's no
problem with posting this) It's from the apple developers CD rom, if
I'm not mistaken. It's an excellent guide to sad codes. (it's in
MSword 4.0 format)
Download simm-chart-94-09-01-excel.hqx (9,069 KB)
Date: 01 Sep 94 16:13:21 EDT
From: Andy.J.Williams@Dartmouth.EDU (Andy J. Williams)
Subject: CRC SIMM Chart
Included is the latest version of the Dartmouth Computer Resource Center SIMM
Chart (Excel 4.0 format). It is a listing of all Macintosh models ever and
the SIMM combinations for up to 20MB RAM. The chart also lists the number of
banks, slots, SIMM speeds, and SIMM types for each computer.
Comments, corrections, and such should be addressed to AndyJW@dartmouth.edu.
-Andy J. Williams
Manager, Computer Resource Center, Dartmouth College
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BinHex files automatically, you will need to transfer the message to
a Mac and run the BinHex application to decode it.
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Download simm-stack-47-hc.hqx (230,074 KB)
From: F. Neumann, florin@quartz.geology.utoronto.ca
Subject: SIMM Stack 4.7 submission
Description: The SIMM Stack contains memory configuration information for
Macintosh computers and LaserWriter products.
This copy of the SIMM Stack requires HyperCard version 2.2 or later in order
for the pop up menus to function properly.
The enclosed file is a self-extracting archive. To use, download, double-click
the downloaded file (this decompresses it).
WhatUs New on Version 4.7
------------------------
The following changes appear on SIMM Stack 4.7:
% Added new Power Macintosh and PowerBook products.
% Corrected LC550 VRAM to 1 MB, not 768k.
% Corrected IIvx VRAM configuration depending upon CD ROM installation from
Apple.
% Corrected maximum supported PowerBook 500 series RAM expansion module.
% Corrected Power Macintosh 5200 memory speed from 70 ns to 80 ns.
% Added support for 1 and 2 MB SIMMs to the Macintosh 630 family.
% Merryxmas virus prevention added.
Download sound-input-device.hqx (85,305 KB)
Date: Sun, 2 May 1993 15:30:11 -0800
From: sgruby@fenris.claremont.edu (Scott Allen Gruby)
Subject: Sound Input Device (SID II) File Transmission
Enclosed is information on how to build a sound input device.
Use at your own risk.
Thanks.
Scott Allen Gruby sgruby@fenris.claremont.edu
Macintosh Student System Administrator
Academic Computing, Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 91711
Download speedometer-301-record.hqx (6,210 KB)
An update Machine Record for Speedometer 3.0.1. In addition to the
performance data previously on file, this document contains figures for
the PowerBook 170 at full speed and also in "power saver" (16 MHz) mode.
Download sun-color-monitor-hookup.hqx (73,803 KB)
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 93 21:07:35 PST
From: denny@leland.Stanford.EDU
Subject: sun.monitor.to.mac.sit.hqx
This file provides a detailed description of how to hook a Sun Microsystems
color monitor to a macintosh. It involves making a cable and tuning several
variable resistors inside the monitor, to make the Sun monitor behave like
an Apple 21" RGB.
Please note that this is NOT a Sun product. I did this on my own because I
wanted a large screen monitor on my Quadra, and I could get one through Sun
cheap. Do not call Sun and ask them about this procedure, they will not
know what you are talking about.
The file is an MS Word 5.1 document, stuffed with Stuffit in 1.5.1 format.
I believe it should go in the report directory. Please feel free to put it
on a CD-ROM compilation of the info-mac archive.
Denny Gentry
denny.gentry@eng.sun.com
Download sun-pack-hc.hqx (69,775 KB)
From: igorl@uiuc.edu (Igor Livshits)
Subject: Solar panels for PowerBooks and Newtons (HC stack)
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 1994 16:33:42 -0600
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Howdy,
Attached is a HyperCard stack about solar panels for PowerBooks and Newtons
from KISS. They sent me this information upon request. These are commercial
products, and I have not tried them yet. I am just passing the information
along in response to solar power for Macs questions that surface
periodically.
KISS may be reached at KISS4@aol.com.
Cheers, Igor
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Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="SunPack=_Info.sit"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="SunPack=_Info.sit"
Download sysoft-corporation.hqx (41,454 KB)
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 1994 23:52:06 -1000
From: englejm0@seraph1.sewanee.edu (Josaiah)
Subject: SySoft Corporation Informational Posting [humour]
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
The SySoft Corporation
1669 W. 15th Street
New York, NY
10028
This document/app (DOCMaker) is a little informational about the little
heard of SySoft Corporation. Inside, all should be readily explained.
If you do need other information, please send snail mail to the address
below. I can't promise a fast response if I recieve it after 8/17/94, so
please be patient. I will respond. Include email adresses with snail mail
requests and I can get back to you faster after 7/30/94. Thanks. I hope you
have a sense of humor. :=AC)
J. M. Engle, CEO
The SySoft Corporation
735 University Avenue, SPO
Sewanee, TN
37383-1000
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Content-Type: application/mac-binhex40; name="sysoft_info_10.sit"
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="sysoft_info_10.sit"
Download the-macs-10b6.hqx (128,588 KB)
From: "M. David Greenspon"
Subject: [*] the MACS 1.0b6
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 94 23:00:17 EST
Organization: Yale University
the MACS is a freeware application which displays a large number of specs for
all Macs that have ever been released. Search capability is included. For a
more thorough description, see the help included in the application.
the MACS supports all Macs from the Plus up and all Systems from 4.1 up.
The most noticeable change in this version is the addition of a Mac Type
Picker. Users who don't like hierarchical menus will probably prefer the
Picker.
Last October Apple introduced no fewer than *sixteen* new Mac models! That's
more models than they introduced in Macintosh's first 7 1/2 years (unless you
count the 512K and SE FDHD as separate models). In 1.0b5 I added the new non-
Performa Macs. This version has the new Performas: 410, 460, 466, 467, 475,
476, 550. (Actually, five of these just give you an alert saying what other
model they're equivalent to.)
The other changes in version 1.0b6 are:
-Added "Inactive window clicks" and "Polite Mac Type Picker" prefs. These
give you control over certain aspects of the user interface. See
"Preferences" in the Help dialog. The Prefs file also records the position
of the Mac Type Picker and whether or not it is visible.
-Collapsed the "Original" and "Classic" Mac Type menus into one: "Compact"
-Changed the command key for "Which Macs Have..." from cmd-E to cmd-F
-Made the "About..." box nicer (especially when running in color)
-Minor changes, spec additions/corrections, bug fixes
Thanks to the many people who have sent me corrections and suggestions!
This is still a beta version of the MACS. I don't have all the specs yet;
some info is quite difficult to find. I would really like for people to send
me bug reports, corrections, specs I don't have, and suggestions.
--David
Download various-22-speedometer.hqx (27,037 KB)
From: E.VISSER@RIVO.AGRO.NL
Subject: speedometer-various-2.2
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1993 11:55:00 +0100
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Update since 14-12-1993
New machine-records are :
LC475, Quadra605, Quadra840AV, a PowerPC, IIcx with videocard.
This should replace info-mac/cfg/speedometer-various-2.1.hqx
and be called speedometer-various-2.2.hqx
ps i'm not the author of speedometer 3.23
Thanks to all the poeple who have send me the records !!
I just merged them.
You know who you are !!
Poeple who have records that are not included and different
from the one who are please send them to ericv@rivo.agro.nl
ericv
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Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="speed-various-2.2.sit"
Download wacom-wireless-mouse.hqx (7,734 KB)
Date: Sat, 29 May 1993 06:04:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: Guy Kuo
Subject: Plans for Wireless Mouse for ART/Z Digitizers
This is a simple circuit which can be used as a wireless mouse with
WACOM's ART/Z digitizer boards. No batteries are required and total parts
should be less than $20. I use mine instead of a regular mouse and no
longer need worry about moving mouse pads and digitizer. I simply grab the
pointing device which is appropriate and run it on the WACOM.
Recommend submission to the tech category.
Guy Kuo