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Carnation Software releases Icon Pallet 1.0 for Mac OS X

Icon Pallet launches programs and documents, and accesses folders with a single click. Stores over 600 programs, files and folders on one pallet.




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MacWise Terminal Emulation for Macintosh Version 10.7.72 Released

Feature - Added "Black Transparent Set" to Window Colors. This is a black background with transparency to let you see behind the MacWise window.




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MacWise Version 10.7.995 Released

Fix - VT100 and VT220 emulation - graphics mode was not returning back to text mode
Feature - Added MNP5 data compression to the list of available modem init strings.




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MacWise Version 10.9.10 Released

MacWise can now use Kermit to log into your host using telnet or secure shell. If your host sends files to your Mac using the Kermit file transfer protocol, MacWise will automatically receive the file and place it in the kermit_Transfers folder in your Documents folder.




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Intel Mac Compatibility with MacWise

MacWise terminal emulation for Macs with Intel and Power PC processors.




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Bluetooth Phone Connection with MacWise

Dial into your office computer using your Bluetooth phone and MacWise terminal emulation.




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Using Your Mac Powerbook to Connect to the Internet with your Motorola Razr V3xx Bluetooth Phone

Use Your Mac Powerbook to Connect to the Internet using your Motorola Razr V3xx Bluetooth Phone and a 3G High Speed Internet Connection .
(Browse the Internet and check your email)




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MacWise and OS X Toolbox Error

You may get an error message when you run MacWise that says, "The following toolbox items are not available on this computer."
This is caused by a problem with the StdCLib file located at
/System/Library/CFMSupport/StdCLib




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MacWise Version 10.9.20 Released

MacWise 10.9.20 Features and Leopard Compatibility

Telnet, SSH and Unix shell dialog windows now support copy and paste. You can now paste IP addresses into the host address field. The dialog windows are also movable.

This is the first version of MacWise to use Nib Menus and dialog boxes, making it easier to localize the interface for foreign languages.




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MacWise Version 11 Released

This is the new universal version of MacWise and runs natively on Intel and Power PC Macs. Previous versions ran under Rosetta on Intel Macs. This version is much faster.




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MacWise Version 11.29 Released

This is the new universal version of MacWise and runs natively on Intel and Power PC Macs.




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33-1/3 to Light Speed and Back Again

My personal experience with technology from the early years of computers in the 1970’s to today in 2008




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MacWise Version 11.41 and Upgrade Pricing

If you are planning a MacWise upgrade soon, this week would be a good time to do it before the price increase.




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Programming MacWise Fkeys with a Host Basic Program

MacWise supports standard Wyse and Viewpoint fkey programming from the host. You can program the fkey title and command for each fkey..




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MacWise version 11.51

MacWise version 11.51 fixes a problem with the scroll bar getting disabled...




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MacWise version 11.56 with French Localization

French localization added. MacWise can now use English or French Menus and Dialog Boxes....




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TM Error Logger

TM Error Logger is a Macintosh Time Machine error reporting program...




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MacWise version 11.60

156 Column mode, Save Settings As, Strip Trailing Spaces....




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Say it & Mail it iPhone app

A very easy and convenient way to record and email a voice message
from your iPhone or iPod Touch to yourself or to others.
http://www.carnationsoftware.com/SayitMailit.html




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Say it & Mail it Version 1.4 for iPhone

Say it & Mail it version 1.4 was submitted to the iTunes Store today. It should be released in a couple of weeks and will be a free upgrade. You will be able to send a voice memo, picture and map location to an iPhone as an instant message. Pretty cool!




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Say it & Mail it for iPhone and Leo Laporte's Blog

Leo Laporte is a Radio and TV Personality.
He hosted Tech TV for many years and now is host and producer of the TWiT Netcasts at http://twit.tv




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Say it & Mail it for iPhone hits #6 in Top Paid Business Apps in the iTunes Store

You can take a look at Apple's web page to see their featured business apps for iPhone and the current top 10 selling apps.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-everything/work.html




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Using Say it & Mail it from your iPhone for blog posting

It is very cool to use your iPhone from anywhere and post to your blog. All you need to do is record your audio, take a photo or movie, turn on the map location switch and send your email to your blog.




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Say it & Mail it LITE - Free version to be released soon

A free LITE version of 'Say it & Mail it' has been submitted to the iTunes store and should be available in a week or so.




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Say it & Mail it - Handpicked App of the Week at Yappler.com

'Say it & Mail it' for iPhone and iPod Touch has been chosen as one of the Editor's handpicked apps of the week at Yappler.com
The quickest way to email a voice memo from your iPhone or iPod Touch to yourself or to others.




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Say it & Mail it - Cyber Monday Sale

'Say it & Mail it' for iPhone and iPod Touch is on sale today only on Cyber Monday. $1.99
Record and email voice memos using your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Use it to email reminders to yourself or email messages to anyone.




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MacWise Cyber Monday Sale

MacWise normally $95.00 per user is $75.00 today only.
https://carnationsoftware.com/carnation/Final_credit_card.html
Terminal Emulation for Macintosh




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Say it & Mail it Lite Free version released in iTunes store for iPhone and iPod Touch

Record and email voice memos using your iPhone or iPod Touch.
Use it to email reminders to yourself or email messages to anyone.




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Using MacWise with a iPhone VNC app

There have been several requests to create a MacWise iPhone app. Unfortunately, that would require a jail-broken iPhone and a year of programming time. But the next best thing is actually very cool and has advantages over a limited-function iPhone app. It uses Virtual Network Computing (VNC) to let you see and control your Mac screen from anywhere on your iPhone. It's just as if you were sitting in front of your Mac using MacWise via your iPhone.




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MacWise Skipping Past Login Prompt to Password Prompt

PROBLEM: When you log into your host, it always skips past the Login prompt and displays the Password prompt. Then you must hit return to get the Login prompt.

SOLUTION: Use the -K telnet option.
The -K option specifies no automatic login to the remote system.




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Say it & Mail it Version 2.0 released for iPhone and iPod Touch

Say it & Mail it is the quickest and easiest way to email a voice memo from your iPhone or iPod Touch to yourself or to others.

This new version lets you 'Shake it & Mail it'. You can optionally shake your iPhone or iPod touch to start and stop recording. Then just one tap to email a voice memo.




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Four iPad Apps from Carnation Software

I am please to announce that four apps have been approved for sale in the iTunes store on iPad launch day (April 3rd, 2010).




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QuickTime Movie Script Broken

Many web sites have not been able to play QuickTime movies during the past few days.
The symptom is that you click to play the movie and the movie window turns black and never plays the movie.
Here is a temporary fix for web site developers.




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MacWise version 12.0 Released

Many host computers are programmed to instruct the client app to save and restore screens.
MacWise 12.0 or later supports three sets of escape sequences commonly used by PC clients.




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Say it & Mail it FREE to first 50 people who use it to locate and report oil soaked birds along the Gulf Coast

I was motivated by a news report showing an ABC correspondent having trouble getting through by phone to report a flock of oil-soaked pelicans. The news report made me realize that the iPhone is a great tool for reporting the location of birds needing help. It's built-in GPS capabilities make it a natural for reporting the location of birds needing help.




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MacWise Version 12.05 Displays Pictures

MacWise can now display pictures.
The pictures can reside on the Mac or a server.
Windows PC drives on the network are also supported for storing pictures.
Pictures can be placed anywhere on the screen under host control.
They can also be sized and scaled to specific dimensions or can retain their original aspect ratio. Accuterm escape sequences are supported for displaying pictures...




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MacWise version 12.14 Now Supports Direct PCL Printing

When PCL commands are included in the print job sent from the host to MacWise, the host can control printer features such as bold text, lines per inch, margins and much more. When this option is enabled in Printer Setup under the FIle Menu, the standard Mac Print dialog box is bypassed and the print job is sent directly to the Mac default printer...




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VT220 Function Keys with MacWise (Fkeys)

If you select "Function Key Sets" from the Emulate Menu in MacWise, it will open a Finder window with several sets of keys.
There is a set called "VT220 Fkeys W/Do Key"
Double click on that to load the fkey set.




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MacWise Full Screen Mode in Lion

Work without distractions, using every inch of your display.
Since full-screen apps use every available pixel, they make working on smaller screens more practical than ever.
Say you like to work with MacWise in full-screen view. But you prefer to keep iCal in a desktop window. You can have it both ways. MacWise has a full-screen button in the top right of the window. Just click it and the app fills the screen. Click the button again to bring MacWise back to the desktop.




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MacWise Compatibility with 3ivx

Older versions of the 3ivx video codec may cause MacWise to crash.
Install the latest version of 3ivx to prevent crashes...




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Newsletter - April 2012

Carnation Software has been providing Macintosh terminal emulation software for over 23 years. But did you know we also have other software for Mac and apps for iPhone and iPad? 'Say it & Mail it' is a quick way to email voice memos to yourself and others.




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Hi Sign for iPad

Hi Sign for iPad coming soon!
Submitted to Apple iTunes store and waiting for approval...

•Express your self, your product, your needs, your services – and do it in style with Hi Sign
•Sample signs and simple instructions for an easy start.
•Link a website banner on the top, and your text below – you can even email it!




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Playing audio in the Mountain Lion Mail app

PROBLEM:

When you receive an email with an audio attachment (for instance, voice memos sent by 'Say it & Mail it' from your iPhone to your Mac as a .wav file), you would expect to see a QuickTime audio player that lets you play the audio.
Instead, you may see an icon which requires you to double click to open the QuickTime Player app. Or you may see an iTunes icon which requires you to double click to open iTunes.

SOLUTION...




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Using MacWise with Parallels Access for iPad

Virtual Network Computing apps have been on the iPad since day one. And I have recommended them for use with MacWise. But there is a new kid on the block that really improves the experience with MacWise...




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Use your flat screen monitor with your Apple IIgs

My first computer was an Apple II. I progressed to an Apple IIgs and then to Mac. But I still have my Woz Signature Apple IIgs and a box full of floppies with games and AppleWorks data.

If you are like me and no longer have the IIgs monitor, you may find it difficult to find one again.
But all you need is about $50 in parts and you can make your flat screen monitor work with your Apple IIgs.




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Transfer AppleWorks data from Apple IIgs to Macintosh

My first computer was an Apple II. I progressed to an Apple IIgs and then to Mac. But I still have my Woz Signature Apple IIgs and a box full of floppies with games and AppleWorks data.

I wanted a way to transfer all of my AppleWorks data from my IIgs to my Mac.
I searched the web for a solution and tried many things. But nothing let me do what I wanted to do.
The solution I came up with was this and it works very well...




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Wireless Fix for MacBooks

Wireless Fix could be the solution to your MacBook wireless problems including the MacBook Air for 2013.

Does your wireless connection drop after a few minutes of use?
Does it take a long time to connect?
Does it take a long time to switch between wireless networks?




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MindFull List for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

MindFull List is a simple checklist program that syncs your checklists with devices on your iCloud account including other Macs, iPhones, iPads and the Apple Watch.

Create a checklist on your Mac and it will magically appear on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.




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MacWise Version 15 released

MacWise Terminal Emulation for Macintosh. Version 15.0 has been released.

Compatible with Mac OSX 10.11 ( El Capitan ) and previous OS versions back to 10.6




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MacWise and El Capitan

MacWise version 15.2 includes fixes for an ActivateFontFromResources error which can cause problems loading fonts with El Capitan (Mac OS 10.11). You will want to upgrade to 15.2 if you are experiencing any of the following problems: cursor positioning and screen clearing problems; error message: "ActivateFontFromResourcesFile error -985" which means the MacWise font may not have loaded; strange characters on the screen where graphic drawing lines should be. More…