Re: File type...

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Brian Andrew Marek writes ...
> 
> Sorry if this question seems a bit boneheaded, buuut...
> 
> I was recently told that if a MID file downloaded off the net was to be
> recognized by Music Composer, its file type had to be changed to $D7 and
> aux type to $0000... my question is... um... how do you change a file type
> and an aux type exactly, anyway?
> 


     The easiest way is to use a program which lets you directly set
filetype and other file information. A couple programs which can be used
to change filetype, etc. are ...

Jeff Hartkoph's File Manager- a GS NDA which lets you change Type,
Auxtype, Date, and Access attributes. It is handy for modifying several
files in quick succession.

Paul Parkhurst's PMPunZip- a GS application which includes an option for
changing Type, Auxtype, and Access attributes. (In the File menu click
on Modify File Attributes.)


     You can download

 FileManager NDA at ...
  ftp://ground.ecn.uiowa.edu/2/apple2/apple16/System/Ndas/

 PMPunZip at ...
  ftp://ground.ecn.uiowa.edu/2/apple2/apple16/Com/Utils/
  ftp://apple.cabi.net/pub/applegs/Utilities/


> Another question - I remember seeing that Seven Hills has a browser type
> program for the //gs... has anybody tried this?  How well does it work?
> As my //gs is currently my ONLY home computer, this is very intriguing to
> me (Lynx is okay I suppose, but...)

     I use a PC for net connections and have not tried the GS browser
from Seven Hills.



Rubywand