I will take anything for my work- even a note. Any money will help support future developments. If you send me a minimum of $5. I will send you any one of the applications listed below (as soon as they are ready) and the current version of whichever you have (Specify Dos or Mac for DataDef) plus several Freeware/Shareware applications by other authors that I think everyone should try - (e.g. - Address Book, Open-Wide, Calender, Swatch, DiskSwitch, Glider, etc.).
For $15 I will send you everything listed below that is currently completed, plus the great shareware/freeware noted above.
Ted Micceri
527 Lantern Circle
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
All of the following were checked for viruses by the most recent version of Disinfectant.
All you stack writers - "FEAR NOT!! Help is on the way!." This stack creates context-sensitive help for a stack. It adds from 3K to 8K to your stack. It identifies all visible fields and buttons in your stack and lists them in a Help Source field on a Help card. It enters Help accessing scripts in each visible card and button and in the stack script. It creates a help button (explaining how to access help) on card 1. The Default is to hold down the option key while moving the mouse over a misunderstood field or button (You have the option during creation of setting any key combination desired). Help then goes to Help card, finds relevant help, creates a scrolling field on top of the source card and provides context-sensitive Help. Clicking on the Help field deletes it. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
Ted's™ FileMerger -
For those needing to combine (merge) two files having different information about a group of common individuals (update files, add information, etc.). This stack imports tab- or comma-delimited text files and exports a merged list. It also identifies unmatched cases from both files. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
Ted's™ ChangeFinder -
For those wishing to find the differences between two versions of the same document (programming code, WP document, spreadsheet, dataBase records, etc.), this stack identifies and underlines all differences. Copies of a document may be imported (as text files) or copied from the clipboard Tab-delimited or comma-delimited files can be evaluated. Four levels of comparison are provided from 1) Most Precise (slowest) to 4) Fastest. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
Ted's™ DataDef -
An EDA-type statistical template for Dos(123 or Excel)/Mac (Excel, etc.) or Amiga-DOS (Advantage). Computes 29 descriptive statistics (mostly robust) to describe/define score distributions. Provides classification into categories as defined by Micceri, T. (1989). The Unicorn, The Normal Curve and Other Improbable Creatures. Psychological Bulletin,105:1, p. 156-166. These allow one to evaluate the probable robustness of statistics for specific distributions. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM.
Ted's™ Traveler's Spanish - (current Version 1.0 - beta)
Provides essential grammar rules as well as phonetic spoken Spanish and English for several hundred key words and phrases as well as tidbits (e.g. Do you know how the word Gringo began). Version 2.0 (sometime this year) will add several hundred more words, maps, correct Spanish spelling (rather than phonetic) on the visual feedback and printable dictionaries in English and Spanish. Does not require MacInTalk. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
Ted's™ BlackJack Trainer - (Version 1.2 or Demo Version 0.2)
Having spent 3 years as a professional counter in Vegas and Reno, I know what you need to know. This completely functional, yet incomplete demo (shareware fee brings a stack having everything) provides printable strategies , a simulated BlackJack game in which two other players play correctly while you must determine your own bets, information on other worthwhile casino games in addition to some proven betting and money management techniques and complete instruction on the game of BlackJack. For a shareware fee you receive a complete stack which provides feedback when you make incorrect plays, context sensitive help, control over the number of players, the best betting techniques and counting strategies. Version 2.0 - sometime in July perhaps - completely interactive counting simulation. Let the casinos pay you instead of you paying them when you recreate in Vegas, Reno, The Islands, Atlantic City, Davenport, etc.. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
For those working in multi-user environments- provides list and description of available applications and utilities and minimal use instructions.
Ted's™ WorkScheduler 1.0 -
Operations Research based optimizer for those needing to schedule multiple employees to different jobs or job locations at various times. Uses two employee qualifiers and 1 job qualifier. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0. Version 2.0 will allow multiple qualifiers, a 24 hour day, transportation scheduling, customizing features and others.
Ted's™ Time Clock -
This replaces and improves on your Time Clock - maintains complete time records and output reports of several types including exports to spreadsheets. This utility can run in the background. Requires at least a Mac Plus with 1 MB of RAM. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0. A version is available for HyperCard 1.2.2
Ted's™ Used Car Buyer's Guide -
If you've ever bought one you know how much you need this. Provides levels of information, and a prioritized checklist to print. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
A terrific pastime for young and old - also includes some great paper airplanes. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
Ted's™ Handicapper -
Designed to handicap horse races (flats) - this provides several tools for identifying profitable bets, and more importantly, AVOIDING bad bets. Get your racing form the day before and enter relevant data into tables. Get printed ratings on the best bets and the odds at which you should bet them. Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.
Ted's™ Invitation Maker -
provides some art and forms for creating card invitations (requires MacDraw 1.1). Requires MacPlus with 1MB RAM & HyperCard 2.0.