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Title: Requests
Post by: Cashed on January 18, 2022, 04:05:49 AM

Some of us got a knack for finds.
We simply can't resist a challenge.

Please be as specific as possible with the information you post.
We'll take the quest upon us to find your particular application or script.

The pursuers are ready -let the hunt begin...


What are you searching for,
what's your request ?

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 18, 2022, 06:54:58 AM

Encyclopedia of fonts (as a pdf file).

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 18, 2022, 07:02:43 AM

Adobe Acrobat 5 SDK for classic Mac OS.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 18, 2022, 07:03:36 AM

Source code of iCab 3.0.7 for classic Mac OS.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Bolkonskij on January 18, 2022, 08:59:44 AM

Quote from: OS923 on January 18, 2022, 07:03:36 AM

Source code of iCab 3.0.7 for classic Mac OS.

Have you tried e-mailing Alexander Clauss about it?

I tried to reach out to him a few months ago  but haven't heard from him, unfortunately.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 19, 2022, 08:28:35 AM

No, I foresaw that. That’s why I’m asking Cashed.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on January 19, 2022, 07:01:54 PM

Quote from: OS923

Source code of iCab 3.0.7 for classic Mac OS.

Thanks for that challenge -very enlightening.

See attached reply.
No luck -just yet. But don't give up.

I replied to him. Asking, if it's the same case with the Crystal Atari Browser source code.
If we're allowed porting CAB 2.8, for Classic Mac OS ourselves. MagiC!Mac emu runs CAB on the Mac.
Alexander used to do that, before he ported it into iCab. The Atari-Forum is very active, so there's help within reach.
*Dependencies may be skipped altogether since, prior to becoming CAB, it was an offline HTML browser.
It were other programmers who wrote Internet plugins for it, so it could access the Internet. *(side note)
Moreover,

Quote from: Alexander

"this is something I don't have time for, sorry."

can have many implications. Meaning at the current time or due to other projects, or simply, not having the hardware to do it.
I woke up with an idea. I vote in favor, that we all chip in $0,76-4,58 and buy Jacques Mac mini G4/1.42 (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6179.msg46250/topicseen.html#msg46250), put our Mac OS 9 build on it -along with Metrowerks Codewarrior, and send it off to Alexander (https://lowendmac.com/2011/interview-with-alexander-clauss-icabs-creator/).
When the time comes closer to finishing the next build, pm me and I'll ask him again.

*Update: Cab source code "died" -see attachment.
You might have to go with dotexe1337 idea (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6174.msg46131.html#msg46131) for now.

iCab-Cab (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o26mikdiu1qqi8z/AABqtQdB50DpVGuRM2xEgHWea?dl=0) shared folder link. (3rd time click opens)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on January 20, 2022, 05:19:55 PM

The world remains physical.

Quote from: OS923

Encyclopedia of fonts (as a pdf file).

Learned to say "I come in peace," in Russian.
When they finally understood me, I were kindly deported towards the Chinese–Russian border.
I stopped dead in my RU tracks, when I ended up in China.
The Encyclopedia of Fonts by Gwyn Headley.pdf (https://www.docin.com/search.do?searchcat=1001&nkey=gwyn+headley) (It does say pdf ;) -quest over.)

Nice to find that the world isn't all digitized yet. Honestly, I'd pick up that paperback for $4.58 (https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Fonts-Gwyn-Headley/dp/184403206X) or even $8,39 (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=The+Encyclopedia+of+Fonts&_sacat=0&_sop=15) and scan it myself.
But then again, one never knows what I'll find when I call up the Hotline for the next quest.
_______

I do love a good conundrum.

Quote from: Cashed on January 18, 2022, 04:05:49 AM

particular application or script.

Quote from: OS923 on January 21, 2022, 03:00:24 AM

That’s a review of what I asked.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 21, 2022, 03:00:24 AM

That’s a review of what I asked.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 21, 2022, 03:01:15 AM

I would like to have a screensaver like Space Plasma 3D for OS 9.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on January 21, 2022, 02:25:22 PM

Quote from: OS923 on January 21, 2022, 03:01:15 AM

I would like to have a screensaver like Space Plasma 3D for OS 9.

1.
I getcha on the screensaver request, as OS 9 never had one and ’23 should. If I caught it right, you’d like one that ‘resembles’ the looks of Space Plasma 3D right?
As that one was released by Digital Minds Software back in 2004 and v1.0 ever only were made for OS: Win9x/Me/2000/XP
https://web.archive.org/web/20040207113556/http://www.digimindsoft.com/space-plasma-3d-screensaver.htm (https://web.archive.org/web/20040207113556/http://www.digimindsoft.com/space-plasma-3d-screensaver.htm)
https://web.archive.org/web/20050428002930/http://www.screensavers-source.com/screensavers.php (https://web.archive.org/web/20050428002930/http://www.screensavers-source.com/screensavers.php)

2.
OS23 be frank with me, and I wont cross The Encyclopaedia of Fonts off the list, just yet.
If it’s not a conundrum and you really do need it for your work, I’ll still keep it tucked in the back of my mind, in my ongoing search.
I haven’t yet tried tho to search for a translated version of it.
But what does it contain, besides 10.000 fonts?
If it’s Fonts you’re after I have 11.773 TTF, OTF, AFM Fonts, I burned to discs in 2005, I can stuff in the dropbox. May have more if I search my ext 4,5 TB.

3.
Acrobat 5 SDK -that’s bad to lack. I’m in the process of contacting bloggers and forum posters, that had it back in 2002 to 2008.

Are you absolutely sure, that you don’t have any of these files names tucked away, among all your ftp folders?
‘acro5sdkr1.sit.hqx’
’acro5sdkr2.sit.hqx’
'acro5sdkr3.sit.hqx' or .hqx
‘acro5sdkr4.hqx’

If no, I’ll have to install Hotline or any other clients, Carracho, Pitbull, KDX, IRC, w/ZNC etc. and try my tracker luck there then.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: macarone on January 21, 2022, 06:49:17 PM

Cashed wrote:
>I getcha on the screensaver request, as OS 9 never had one

See here: http://macintoshgarden.org/apps/a?page=20

for After Dark application and OS 9 patch, also many modules on previous and later pages.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: IIO on January 21, 2022, 10:55:01 PM

i can offer "the fontbook", 2 CDS.

Title: Requests Update
Post by: Cashed on January 23, 2022, 02:24:29 PM

For those of you who wish to Assist in the quests of our inquiries, see self-help (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6183.0;attach=9550). Use Keka extract (https://www.keka.io/en/). See OP avatar for pass.

*Update, just got notified. Unfortunately the installer we received, pulls down the full SDK from online, which does not exist anymore, so saddle up! We do not have Acrobat 5 SDK - Quest Resumes.

Regarding Requests, as I can't edit the OP.
Do please pm me or post here when inquiries has been found -so quests can end.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 26, 2022, 06:46:32 AM

So the problem with the Acrobat 5 SDK is that it’s an online installer.

If my memory is good, I experienced something similar with the StuffIt 6 SDK.

Then I’m looking also for REALbasic 2007 (or better) for Windows with working password.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on January 30, 2022, 02:54:06 AM

B4 Organ II (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B4_Organ_II) by Native Instruments (https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.nativeinstruments.de/*) -updater

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on January 30, 2022, 03:44:14 AM

I search a Wikipedia XML download where the WikiText has been converted to HTML or XML.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on January 30, 2022, 04:14:23 AM

Loading Wikipedia articles (EN) with Python (https://luizvbo.github.io/post/loading-wikipedia-data-with-python/)
Wikipedia XML (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Data_dump_torrents#English_Wikipedia) complete download
Jamie Zawinski also has some converter hacks (https://www.jwz.org/hacks/)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on February 01, 2022, 08:19:32 AM

No, no. What you download from Wikipedia is XML that contains Wikitext. I search XML that contains XML or HTML. Some companies claimed that they were working on this, but I never saw an actual download.

You should have known that if we can’t find it then it will be difficult.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on February 01, 2022, 10:18:05 AM

Thanks OS923
I did find it odd -that it was that easy.

All right listen up trackers, I’m an enneagram type 6, with wings on both sides and can with ease jump around to any type, but I too have my limits. I ever only end up in type 5, which OS923 is, when I get an idea or track down one, or the etymology of a word. I can literally spend hours, and I loose the ability to pass on for others to understand me at all.
Common jobs for people with enneagram type 5 are mathematicians, scientists and computer programmers like OS923.

Anyone that can supply with any help of any left out specifics are more than welcome to chip in. What year, What Companies, any additional information?
That can help me and others better understand, what to insert in the search terms would be much appreciated.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on February 04, 2022, 06:55:25 AM

MS Parser Library (PPC), also known as Microsoft Parser Library 4.5.
I search the headers for this library.
Preferably also the source code.
This was part of Microsoft Internet Services 4.5.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on February 04, 2022, 07:06:03 AM

Quote from: Cashed on February 01, 2022, 10:18:05 AM

What year, What Companies, any additional information?
That can help me and others better understand, what to insert in the search terms would be much appreciated.

http://www.project-strus.net/wikipediaToXML.html is an example of a company that claims that they can convert Wikipedia XML to something more readable without Wikitext. See example http://www.project-strus.net/wikipediaExampleXML.html

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on February 05, 2022, 06:05:26 AM

Thanks for specifying OS923 and the links.

I haven’t gotten around to searching the XML conversation from others yet, have read the links you attached. First impression that comes to mind is, that it does seem like all that is needed for converting is already in that link. Follow up later.

I’m sure the Web Installer doesn’t work, but I’ve attached it anyway.

mirrors.vanadac.com (https://ia802901.us.archive.org/view_archive.php?archive=/6/items/ftpsites_mirrors.vanadac.com/mirrors.vanadac.com.tar)
I need one with more memory please, to search this archive, as it uses significant memory -and yes I have my 40 tabs closed. ⌘+F search term: framework

It would be nice if a real programmer with insights could try google using the search terms:
"source code" + "Microsoft Internet Services" + "4.5"
"headers" + "IIS" + "4.5"
Or whatever else comes to mind. There’s plenty of results, I’m unsure of which one to pick exactly.

*Update found a full download, unsure if quota will reset after 24 hours.
https://gisenglish.geojamal.com/2019/11/download-microsoft-net-framework-45x.html (https://gisenglish.geojamal.com/2019/11/download-microsoft-net-framework-45x.html)
MS .NET Framework 4.5.x all packages (https://drive.google.com/file/d/17eJvTZMcnRXvAa5rDqTIG_IJOfw-pbRH/view)

*Update found the Full offline installer.
https://blog.rmilne.ca/2018/03/23/quick-tip-download-net-framework-4-5-offline-installer/ (https://blog.rmilne.ca/2018/03/23/quick-tip-download-net-framework-4-5-offline-installer/)
dotnetfx45_full_x86_x64.ex_ (48.02 MB) (http://www.fileconvoy.com/dfl.php?id=g9c3df85570dfc781100040879260987e75a8f904d1)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on February 09, 2022, 08:35:33 AM

I switched to 64-bit Windows. It took me more than a month to reinstall my laptop and update my programs.

Now there are still a few issues. I search a 64-bit version of the following programs, or something similar if that doesn't exist. It has to be completely functional, not just a 30-day demo without password. I didn’t crack all this stuff to be sent away with a demo.

Compression:StuffIt+ 9.0.exe
Compression:StuffItExpander 11.exe
Disks:CD&DVD analyse 3.0.3.exe
Disks:DVD Decrypter 3.5.4.0.exe
Disks:Diskovery 0.9.11.0.iso
Disks:Drive region info 2.2.iso
Disks:Freecom turbo USB2 1.1.9.iso
Disks:HDD regenerator 1.71.iso
Disks:MacDrive Pro 9.3.iso
Disks:UltraISO 9.36 PE.exe
Disks:WinImage 3.0.iso
Encyclopedia:BzReader 1.0.13.msi
File system:ReNamer 7.3.exe
Fonts:FontForge 20201107.exe
Fonts:TrueType explorer 4.0.exe
Graphics 2D:PNGExtra 1.iso
Graphics 2D:Photoshop 5.5.iso
Graphics 2D:Printkey2000 5.10.iso
Hex:HexEditor 1.5.iso
Hex:WinHex 19.2.iso
Internet:ArGoSoft mail server 1.8.8.8.exe
Internet:Xenu 1.3.8.exe
Keyboard:KeyTweak 2.3.exe
Maps:ArcExplorer 2.exe
Maps:Maperitive 2.4.3.iso
Maps:OSM convert.iso
Maps:TileMill 0.10.1.exe
PDF:Acrobat 6.0 Pro.iso
PDF:Atomic PDF password recovery 4.exe
PDF:PDF analyzer 5.0.exe
PDF:PDF2WordConverter 1.0.8.exe
PDF:PDFStreamDumper 0.9.5.exe
PDF:Reader 11.0.9 EN.exe
PDF:Reader 9.1 NL.exe
Programming:REALbasic 5.5.3.exe
Text processing:MarkDownPad 2.5.exe
Text processing:UniversalIndent 1.2.iso
Text processing:XML Notepad 2007 2.5.msi
Video:PowerDVD 6.exe
Video:VideoPad 11.20.exe
Video:WebMConverter 1.0.2.exe
Video:WebMEncoder 1.2.exe

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: teroyk on February 09, 2022, 12:15:24 PM

Quote from: Cashed on January 18, 2022, 04:05:49 AM

The pursuers are ready -let the hunt begin...
What are you searching for,
what's your request ?[/center]

Has somebody full version of this demo or newer version?:
http://fi.archive.ubuntu.com/info-mac.org/_Development/omikron-basic-demo-632.hqx
It is highly PowerPC optimized Basic for Mac OS 8.1-9.2.2...that demo version has full html-manual.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on February 09, 2022, 01:03:30 PM

Quote from: teroyk

omikron-basic (https://web.archive.org/web/20080801000000/http://berkhan.com/main_e.htm)

Nice app. Found version 3, 4 and 5. Quite sure they are (K)
https://archive.org/details/atarist-tce-f030-powercd-1 (https://archive.org/details/atarist-tce-f030-powercd-1) ⌘+F Omikron Basic

And version 2 https://archive.org/details/atarist-super-gau (https://archive.org/details/atarist-super-gau) wait nvm, that one says demo.

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: teroyk on February 09, 2022, 01:29:14 PM

Quote from: Cashed on February 09, 2022, 01:03:30 PM

Quote from: teroyk

omikron-basic (https://web.archive.org/web/20080801000000/http://berkhan.com/main_e.htm)

Nice app. Found version 3, 4 and 5. Quite sure they are (K)
https://archive.org/details/atarist-tce-f030-powercd-1 (https://archive.org/details/atarist-tce-f030-powercd-1) ⌘+F Omikron Basic
And version 2 https://archive.org/details/atarist-super-gau (https://archive.org/details/atarist-super-gau) wait nvm, that one says demo.

Here is more info about Mac versions:
https://web.archive.org/web/20100830155827/http://www.berkhan.com/basic/start_e.htm
It seems that version 6 works with System7.1 too.
Even last version 8.5 works with MacOS8.6-OSX PPC(/Intel with Rosetta)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: Cashed on February 09, 2022, 01:33:07 PM

Thanks teroyk
Version 3, 4 and 5 were only preliminary searches. I'll update when I find versions 6 - 8, another day. They are out there, just need a deeper dive.

*Update
Omnikron Basic v5.16 + Compiler (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ane-EIcL9gsf_nvsHJGFpEzfTqnyahQl) Atari users only, I'll leave the link for them.
I getcha, version 3, 4 and 5 were only for the Atari. Need at least version 6 for Mac, I'll upload it to the Garden and hope one can supply a serial.

*Update. Uploaded to MacintoshGarden (https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/omikron-basic)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: IIO on February 10, 2022, 07:50:32 AM

Quote from: OS923 on February 09, 2022, 08:35:33 AM

I switched to 64-bit Windows.

you know that most of them will probably just continue to work?

with the exception of using more than 3 gb RAM.

Title: Requests Update
Post by: Cashed on February 17, 2022, 07:00:47 AM

I just heard a bird singing in my Garden (https://macintoshgarden.org/forum/bnn-maclife-japanese-cd-roms?page=2)

"When I see dots, I see connections, and I can't help but, connecting the dots." -C (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,1991.msg46132.html#msg46132)a (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6199.msg46395.html#new)s (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6009.msg46213.html#msg46213)h (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6183.msg46501.html#msg46501)e (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6185.0.html)d (http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,6184.msg46464/topicseen.html#msg46464)

Update LOADING….∞ (https://web.archive.org/web/20170201000000/http://sleepmode.hetnieuweinstituut.nl/en)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on February 22, 2022, 09:15:14 AM

I upgraded to Photoshop 7 for Windows. This is the same as for Classic Mac OS. It finally get into PC.

In 1997 Apple published "70 reasons to buy a Macintosh". Who can find it?

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: teroyk on February 23, 2022, 03:11:14 AM

Quote from: Cashed on February 09, 2022, 01:33:07 PM

*Update. Uploaded to MacintoshGarden (https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/omikron-basic)

It seems that now start real hunt for these:
1.
Yamaha mLan driver version <1.04 that came with CD-ROM with these Yamaha devices:
Yamaha CD8-mLAN
Yamaha mLAN8P
Yamaha mLAN8E
Yamaha mLAN-EX
Yamaha MY8-mLAN
btw..I accidentally find manual of those old drivers: https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/318168/mLANDriverE.pdf
and CD-ROM actually include non-graphical patchbay, manual: https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/1/318171/mLANPatchbayE.pdf
and older mLan mixer-software manual: lhttps://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/0/318170/mLANMixerE.pdf
You can easily find newer versions, but they don't work with above Yamaha devices and older version also support Powermac G3.

2.
Village Tronic graphics cards last beta drivers, especially VTBook 1.2 beta driver, more info here:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,5548.0.html
btw..It would be interesting find programmers of those, because they can write new accelerated graphics drivers for Mac OS 9.

3.
Connectix Virtual PC With Red Hat Linux, more info:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,5481.0.html
Shortly, it has extra additions that didn't came with another versions, from manual:
"The disk image that ships with Virtual PC with Linux includes the Virtual PC Additions, which provide support for dragging the cursor between the Macintosh desktop and the Virtual PC window."
Also if we find files from Connectix ftp-server, it might help, more info:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5941.0

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: IIO on March 10, 2022, 10:22:48 PM

 - OS9 drivers for roland/edirol/cakewalk branded UA-4fx

 - GIFmation2.3.5.sit.hqx (and other boxtop products if you have.)

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: cyberish on March 11, 2022, 06:33:41 AM

Hmm, the oldest mLan driver here is 1.05 ;-(
https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://files2.keyfax.com/mlan*

Quote from: teroyk on February 23, 2022, 03:11:14 AM

Quote from: Cashed on February 09, 2022, 01:33:07 PM

*Update. Uploaded to MacintoshGarden (https://macintoshgarden.org/apps/omikron-basic)

It seems that now start real hunt for these:
1.
Yamaha mLan driver version <1.04 that came with CD-ROM with these Yamaha devices:
Yamaha CD8-mLAN
Yamaha mLAN8P
Yamaha mLAN8E
Yamaha mLAN-EX
Yamaha MY8-mLAN
btw..I accidentally find manual of those old drivers: https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/8/318168/mLANDriverE.pdf
and CD-ROM actually include non-graphical patchbay, manual: https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/1/318171/mLANPatchbayE.pdf
and older mLan mixer-software manual: lhttps://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/0/318170/mLANMixerE.pdf
You can easily find newer versions, but they don't work with above Yamaha devices and older version also support Powermac G3.

2.
Village Tronic graphics cards last beta drivers, especially VTBook 1.2 beta driver, more info here:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,5548.0.html
btw..It would be interesting find programmers of those, because they can write new accelerated graphics drivers for Mac OS 9.

3.
Connectix Virtual PC With Red Hat Linux, more info:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,5481.0.html
Shortly, it has extra additions that didn't came with another versions, from manual:
"The disk image that ships with Virtual PC with Linux includes the Virtual PC Additions, which provide support for dragging the cursor between the Macintosh desktop and the Virtual PC window."
Also if we find files from Connectix ftp-server, it might help, more info:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php?topic=5941.0

Title: Re: Requests
Post by: OS923 on March 31, 2022, 10:16:39 AM

Quote from: OS923 on February 22, 2022, 09:15:14 AM

In 1997 Apple published "70 reasons to buy a Macintosh". Who can find it?

It’s called "75 Mac Advantages". Once I found the real title on lowendmac it was easy.