on 10/13/02 1:03 AM, Liliana Velazco at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > got so used to the PPP > Menu which would of course monitor the connection and have the "Open > OT/PPP Control Panel" menu, besides I could keep lots of shortcuts to > applications and open then from the menu and the feature that I miss the > most is the TELEPHONE icon <sob> which would flash while the connection > was active.
I used to miss PPPmenu too. What I use now is the Remote Access control strip module. It isn't a telephone, but it is a telephone pole. It is actually better than the PPPmenu connection method because it gives you the choice of connecting with any of the Remote Access configurations that you have created, and you can set it to show time connected. If the timer is not at zero you know you are still connected. To replace PPPmenu's application launching ability, you have many choices. I just use the "Favorites" folder in the Apple Menu, and it's actually a lot easier to add things the favorites folder than it was to add to PPPmenu - just control-click on the item, and the contextual menu provides the option of adding to favorites. Plus, when you add a folder (or drive) to the Favorites folder, it becomes heirarchical. A good way to get into drives when their icons are covered by windows. Have you noticed how cheap the G3 upgrades are for your 8500? Or even a 604e/233 processor for about $15. tafkar -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
