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AppleShare Client 3.7.2 has a "damaged resource"; other AppleShare 3.7.2 problems reported

Several readers (including "Kwai Chang Caine" and Tom McKenna) report that, after installing the new AppleShare Client 3.7.2, Conflict Catcher 4 claims that the file has a "damaged resource." This may be due to a "bug" in CC4, since the AppleShare file did not otherwise cause a problem - at least on Power Macs.

On a 680X0 machine, Kwai found that having AppleShare Client 3.7.2 installed prevented restarting or shutting down; instead a message appears that some unknown application refuses to quit. Steve Crossman found that, after installing the 3.… Read more

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"Desktop printer unknown" error message Apple has posted a new "hot topic" in its Mac OS Discussion board that describes what to do if you get a message that says: "Desktop printer unknown error "-192" at '18'"at startup. Essentially, it is due to a corrupted print file which must be deleted.

FlashPix plug-in glitch? Theo Maschas was having "a strange problem causing Photoshop 4.0.1 to quit with a Type 25 error, when applying certain of its own plug-ins (such as Grain and Stained Glass) to an image, if … Read more

AppleShare IP 5.0.2 and AppleShare Client 3.7.2

Last time, we noted the release of AppleShare IP 5.0.2 Update. Todd Bangerter points out that it "contains an OT 1.2.1 patch. However, as stated in the Read Me file, this patch 'is intended only for use with AppleShare IP 5.0.2 servers and with the U.S. version of MacOS 8.' Also, it contains the AppleShare Client 3.7.2. According to the Read Me, 'AppleShare Client 3.7.2 Software is appropriate for computers running system software version 7.5.3 or later."'

Apple has a TIL file on the OT … Read more

Sleeper 3.0.1 beta is available; fixes bugs

A public beta release of Sleeper 3.0.1 is now available. Jon Gotow writes: "This version fixes problems with Power Mac 4400 disks never going to sleep, black screens after automatic shutdown on ATI XCLAIM VR-equipped Macs, and a host of smaller problems. A complete list of additions, bug fixes, and exceptions is available."

Note that it cannot fix the sleep-related blinking question mark problem (noted especially on the Power Mac 7300) described here previously.

FreePPP 2.6.2b1; Font Box 2.2/2.3; Newer MAXpowr PRO 1.2: Beware of using them

FreePPP 2.6.2b1 Last time, we reported the release of FreePPP 2.6.2b1. It turns out that it had some fairly serious problems, especially one resulting in frequent disconnects while online. Steve Dagley writes that there will be a 2.6.2b2 fix coming soon that will remedy this problem. In the meantime, he suggests sticking with 2.6.1b6 or earlier. The 2.6.2 version was removed from the ftp site.

Font Box 2.2/2.3 Last time, we announced the release of Font Box 2.2. Two readers (Miguel Llamas and Steven Rodoletz) wrote … Read more

MacLinkPlus and ClarisWorks 5 problems: a follow-up and a reply from DataViz

Regarding the problem, reported last time, of at least some DataViz translators not working with ClarisWorks 5, Ross Willits writes: "I also had this problem until I got this work-around that completely solves the problem: Before installing CW5 (or before re-installing it) trash the Mac OS Easy Open Prefs and disable any existing MacLinkPlus control panel. Then install (or reinstall) CW5, and let it install a new MacLink Plus control panel. That done, I have had no trouble converting Word 6 files (or opening them directly from the finder with Easy Open)."

If this does not work for … Read more

The startup delay one more time: another question and a possible simple work-around

Another question Last time, we questioned whether a low battery could really be the cause of these infamous startup delays ( as described here several times now) - since the problem goes away and returns depending upon which version of the OS you are using.

This led David Werblo to pose an equally interesting question: If the problem is really dependent on the OS, how does the Mac "know" what OS is in use at the time the startup delay occurs? People describe this problem as occurring almost immediately upon turning on the Mac, before the hard drive even … Read more

Odds & Ends

AppleShare IP 5.0.2 Update is now available. You can download the Updater to upgrade your current AppleShare IP 5.0 software. Or you can order the ASIP 5.0.2 Update CD, which includes additional software. (Thanks, Louis Brazil.)

Two OpenFolderListDF files on one disk Regarding a previous report, a reader writes that they were having some freeze problems that they determined was due to the presence of two copies of the invisible Mac OS 8 OpenFolderListDF file on their drive. Deleting the older one and rebuilding the desktop solved the problem.

Update: As reported by several readers (… Read more

MacFixIt Report on PowerBook 3400 modems now posted

A new MacFixIt Reports web page, covering issues surrounding the PowerBook 3400 modem, has been posted. It brings together a collection of items originally appearing here on the Late-Breakers page.

In related news: The PowerBook Memory Source web site has a follow-up column to its previous report on PowerBook 3400 modem problems.

MacTech web site arrives; CC3 web site returns

MacTech launches new web site Xplain Corporation, publisher of MacTech magazine, has announced "the launching of its new 3000 page web site. The MacTech web site is dedicated to the Macintosh programmer and developer. The new web site gives you exclusive access to the entire library of MacTech articles featured in the magazine from 1984 through May 1997." In addition, the site has the entire collection of develop, Apple's now extinct technical journal.

Complete Conflict Compendium is back The Complete Conflict Compendium has returned with a new URL and a new design. It is a searchable library … Read more