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Appearance Extension Patch (for those who prefer 2-D to 3-D)

Reader Dieder Bylsma likes Mac OS 8 but does not particularly like the 3-D icons that predominate throughout the desktop. Unfortunately, the icons are created via the Appearance Extension, which (as stated in the Mac OS 8 Technote just mentioned) cannot be de-installed. Dieder's solution was to patch the Appearance Extension to rid it of the 3-D icons, forcing the OS to revert back to the 2-D icons still built into the System and Finder files.

My guess is that most people will be happy to leave the 3-D icons in place. But if you want to rid yourself … Read more

Apple Mac OS 8 Technote

If you intend to get into serious troubleshooting for Mac OS 8, run (don't walk) over to Apple's Developer World and download the draft copy of the special Technote on Mac OS 8. (Thanks, Alexei Kosut.) It can get technical at times, but contains many juicy nuggets of information (some of which are also mentioned in the Mac OS 8 Read Me files). Highlights of what's in this document have been moved to the Troubleshooting Mac OS 8 page

Week-end Updates

a. DiskCopy 6.1.3, primarily a minor bug-fix upgrade to this Apple utility, is now available.

b. Acrobat Reader 3.0.1 update is out.

c. BatteryAmnesia has been updated to version 1.5.1 BatteryAmnesia is a utility for any PowerBook that uses a nickel-cadmium (NiCad) or nickel-hydride (NiMH) battery. Over time, these batteries are susceptible to a "memory effect", which can reduce their battery capacity. BatteryAmnesia provides a safe, fast and automatic way to deep discharge your PowerBook's battery. Version 1.5.1 contains information on compatibility with Li (PowerBook 2400, 3400) models. A … Read more

Odds & Ends

Yesterday's items on Apple hardware problems At Apple's request, I typically refrain from posting serial numbers in items such as the ones reported yesterday. However, since the numbers have now been posted elsewhere, I have amended yesterday's reports to include the numbers.

Netscape Communicator Secure Sockets glitch? Chris Macionski claims that Communicator's Secure Sockets Layer 2.0 is not compatible across platforms. NS3.0 and IE3.0 are fine, but NS4.0 for the Mac is not compatible. "I discovered this when trying to place orders on BMG and Valuedge (http://www.valueedge.com)."… Read more

Apple Multiple Scan 15 repair extension

I have received word that, starting August 1, 1997 and continuing through December 31, 1998, a repair extension program will be in place to fix a limited number of Apple Multiple Scan 15 displays (serial numbers in the range CJ532xxxxxx through CJ543xxxxxx) that display incorrect color tints regardless of the computer to which they are attached. Those within the affected serial range and having the symptom will qualify for a replacement monitor.

Macintosh Daily Journal publication suspended

I received the following note today from Matt Deatherage, Publisher of the excellent MDJ:

"While we've been preparing this week's Mac OS 8 issues, we've also been fighting a battle that's more or less completely unrelated to MDJ. We are unhappy to report that we have temporarily lost this battle, and as a result, GCSF, Inc. has lost all access to all computer systems, in this or any other location. This leaves us unable to continue publication of MDJ, or even to respond to your E-mail queries.

We wish to stress that this is *not* … Read more

Troubleshooting Mac OS 8 updates

Many readers report having already seen Mac OS 8 on the shelves, especially at Best Buy.

The details on the following list of items can be found on the updated Troubleshooting Mac OS 8 page:

Bug & Glitch reports:

ObjectSupportLib glitch Contextual menus bug? System CD does not work as startup disc? Get rid of Charcoal

Compatibility updates:

AWOL Software: Trash Bag andVirtual Desktop Expresso Kaleidoscope OneClick Silverlining SoundEdit 16 WordPerfect

Utilities updates:

CMTools CMM Plug-ins