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Untouch 2.4 (Downloads: 443)
Reverts files dates back if the files have not really changed. Documentation on the original student project outline
mindprod.com/projects/untouchproj.html
This explains how it works and some of its uses.
Untouch supports the following command line switches which appear
before the directories.
-c or -clear = clear history first and take current file times as the new revert-to point.
-f or -force = revert files back to previous dates whether they have changed or not.
-h or -help =...
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HeapSort 1.7 (Downloads: 252)
HeapSort is an implementation of Williams and Floyd classic HeapSort. HeapSort is an implementation of Williams and Floyd's TopDown HeapSort.
HeapSort is a fast internal sort written in Java that uses a
sorting algorithm analogous to power struggles for higher
positions in a hierarchical bureaucracy. Source provided. It
is faster than QuickSort, but slower that RadixSort. It
sorts using a comparison routine you provide to compare two
elements to be sorted.
You can test it with:
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CMOSSave 4.6 (Downloads: 341)
Check CMOS for corruption and automatically restore it. CMOSSave CMOSRest CMOSChk restore corrupted CMOS from
backup and check that CMOS has not been tampered with.
Naive users sometimes meddle with CMOS settings. We need a
fast way to put the scores of subtle CMOS configuration
settings back the way they were.
Power surges can corrupt CMOS. We need a way for a naive
user to quickly restore all the CMOS settings.
If the battery fails, the contents will be los...
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Encodings 1.6 (Downloads: 250)
Applet to list all supported encodings (character sets) supported by Java. Applet to list all supported encodings (character sets)
supported by your browser/java.
To install, Extract the zip download with WinZip,
(or similar unzip utility) into
any directory you please, often C:\ -- ticking off the (user
folder names) option. To run as an application, type:
java -jar C:\com\mindprod\encodings\encodings.jar
adjusting as necessary to account for where the jar file is....
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Primes 1.4 (Downloads: 481)
calculates the prime numbers 1..N, tells you if N is prime etc. calculates the prime numbers 1..N, tells you if N is prime etc.
Prints tables of primes.
Computes the prime just below or above N.
It is useful in computing optimal Hashtable sizes.
Java source included....
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MimeCheck 4.5 (Downloads: 505)
Check that a server is sending the correct mime type for any given URL. Check that a server is sending the correct mime type for any given URL.
Helps you check that a server, possible not even yours, is properly configured....
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CreditCard Validator 1.8 (Downloads: 407)
Verifies that credit card number is valid. The CreditCard Validator will help you tell:
1. if a credit card number is valid,
2. which credit card vendor handles that number.
It is a simple Applet to demonstrate the use of the ValidateCreditCard class.
It validates the prefix and the checkdigit. It does *not* contact the credit card company to ensure that number has actually been issued and that the account is in good standing.
It will also tell you which of ...
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BOOTSave 2.8 (Downloads: 285)
BootSave saves/restores the master boot sector BootSave saves/restores the master boot sector on the
hard disk. Suite of three utilities BootSave, BootRest and
BootChk. Protects against damage to the partition table or
boot sector done by rogue programs, viruses or accidents
with tools like Norton NU.
The BootSave suite will work under DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows
95/98/ME, OS/2, but not NT, Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7.
These OSes block low level disk I/O as...
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FontSaver 1.4 (Downloads: 253)
FontSaver shares Font objects instead of creating new ones. FontSaver shares Font objects instead of creating new ones to cut
down on the RAM and time needed to create Font and Font peer objects.
Profiling often shows the creation of too many Font objects is the
cause of poor performance.
See the source code for how to incoporate it into your own programs.
It does nothing on its own....
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FourTidy 3.1 (Downloads: 324)
Tidies Take Command/TCC/4NT/4DOS DESCRIBE file descriptors To tidy, sort, prune and dedup a JP Software
Take Command/TCC/4NT/4DOS hidden descript.ion file. These files are used by
the DESCRIBE utility to track what your various files
are for.
First make the directory containing the usually-hidden descript.ion file
current. e.g.
C:
cd \env
Then invoke the java program with:
java.exe -jar C:\com\mindprod\fourtidy\fourtidy.jar
If you...
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Esper 2.4 (Downloads: 324)
A crude translator Esperanto To English and English to Esperanto. A crude translator Esperanto To English and English to
Esperanto. It works by looking up words in various
dictionaries on the web. It mindlessly translates word for
word.
(1) First download and install the lastest Java JRE
(2) Using WinZip extract the
files into the default com\mindprod\esper directory.
(3) Create a shortcut setting by right clicking the
desktop and selecting new shortcut.
<...
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Unicode 1.8 (Downloads: 384)
Used to test your computer's Unicode support Used to test your computer's Unicode support and your font's
support for particular characters, or as a learning to to
explore the Unicode character set. Displays in Courier,
TimesRoman, Symbol, Dialog and Helvetica.
copyright (c) 1996-2008 Nic Fulton nic.fulton@reuters.com of
Reuters Ltd. Modified by Roedy Green
of Canadian Mind Products with permission.
To install, Extract the zip download with WinZip, availa...
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Entities 3.1 (Downloads: 635)
Utilities to convert/strip/insert HTML/XML/XHTML entities Consists of a pair of utilities that let you
convert/strip/insert HTML/XML/XHTML entities such as _amp;- and _quot;
from files converting them back and forth to their
equivalent single characters !amp; and !quot;. It handles the HTML 4
entities such as _hearts; as well as decimal _#123; and
hexadecimal _x#123; entities.
You may us this package as standalone
utilities, or use the classes in your own programs
to...
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Transporter 1.4 (Downloads: 248)
Lightweight Java classes to let you encrypt/sign/armour for secure transmission. The Transporter acts like an electronic secure courier to
deliver your data and documents in encrypted form safe from
prying eyes or those who would tamper with them.
It Encrypts, digitally signs and armours to send sensitive
information over the Internet without SSL.
Typically you would embed it in your own Internet
applications....
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Screws 1.3 (Downloads: 242)
CMP Screws and Screwdrivers draws eight types of screw heads. CMP Screws and Screwdrivers draws eight types of screw
heads. It is a teaching example for how to use Java Canvas,
fillRect, fillOval, fillPoly and AffineTransform to draw.
Java source is included for you to cannibalise.
It draws 8 types of screw heads.
To run as an application, type:
java -jar C:\com\mindprod\screws\screws.jar
adjusting as necessary to account for where the jar file is....
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Mouse 1.4 (Downloads: 270)
In Java, allows you to find out where the mouse in on the screen In Java, allows you to find out where the mouse in on the
screen, even when it is not over one of your apps. This has
similar function to MouseInfo.getPointerInfo in Java 1.5+.
This class will work in any version of Java.
It uses JNI and a DLL, so it only works on Windows.
You must install the nativemouse.dll somewhere on the path.
Then your programs can find out the x and y position of the
mouse, [(0,0...
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Bulk Emailer 1.7 (Downloads: 283)
The bulk emailer program sends the same email to many people. The bulk emailer program allows you to send the same email
to a long list of people. Unlike competing products, it does
not require you to run any code on your ISP's server.
The price includes customising the program to your needs.
For more detail see the manual at
mindprod.com/application/bulk.manual.html
To install, Extract the zip download with WinZip, available from
winzip.com (or similar unzip utili...
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