BUG Of The Day Tips #7



*1.   AUTOCAD DISPLAY PROBLEMS        
    
If you're running AutoCAD 14 on systems containing STB video 
cards, you may experience some unpleasant display problems. 
Autodesk has confirmed that some STB video cards containing the 
nVidia chip set may cause display problems in AutoCAD. The 
symptoms include vertical or horizontal lines that do not 
display correctly, mouse pointer trails during complex AutoCAD 
operations in large drawings, and a variety of other display 
problems. To avoid these problems, you should download and apply 
the corrected STB drivers from the STB Systems Web site at 

http://www.stb.com/drivers


*2. SMARTUPDATES FOR COMMUNICATOR        
    
Netscape makes it easy to keep your Communicator software 
updated. To keep up with the latest patches and fixes, you can 
use Netscape's SmartUpdate feature, available for Communicator 
4.0 or later (or Navigator 4.0 or later). If you're using a 
version of Navigator 3 or earlier, you should upgrade. To use 
SmartUpdate, you must have Java, JavaScript, and AutoInstall 
enabled. The updates include: 

- Win32 Nethelp update: Updates help files for Netscape Navigator 
  4.03 (only). 
- MSVC update: Resolves a problem with msvcrt40 in Windows 95. 
- JDK update: Enhances your Java functionality with Java 
  Developers Kit 1.1. update 
- Win16 Nethelp update: Updates help files for Netscape Navigator 
  4.03 (only).
 
To obtain these updates, visit the Netscape Web site at  

http://help.netscape.com/filelib.html


*3. AUTOCAD CHARACTER MAP GLITCH        
    
Autodesk, maker of AutoCAD software, has identified a problem you 
may experience with the Character Map function. In some cases, 
the Copy button doesn't work correctly in mtext. Autodesk states 
that the problem is a direct result of constraints placed on 
AutoCAD 14 to certify it for Windows 95. This problem occurs 
because the Character Map function does not interact correctly 
with AutoCAD. As a workaround, Autodesk suggests you click the 
Symbol pull-down menu from within the mtext dialog box, then 
select Other--then the Windows Character Map function launches.


*4. NETSCAPE CALENDAR CLIENT FILE UPDATES FOR WINDOWS        
    
Netscape recently identified a problem you may experience with 
its Calendar client on your Windows systems. The Calendar client 
bits in the Communicator 4.5 release are suspected of hanging 
the Calendar server when the end user uses the offline feature. 
If you're running Calendar on a Windows system, visit the 
following address and download the patch file as described on 
the Netscape site:  

http://help.netscape.com/filelib.html


*5. THE MELISSA VIRUS        
    
If you haven't already heard, there's a bug going around! Melissa 
is a macro virus that has propagated around the world and 
infected thousands of MAPI e-mail users. If you have Microsoft 
Word 97 or Word 2000 on your workstation, you can be infected or 
spread the infection. You should not open any e-mail message with 
the subject line "Important Message From: [User Name]." If you 
receive this type of message, delete it without opening it, since 
the virus cannot spread unless you open the attached Microsoft 
file in Word 97 or Word 2000. Most of the virus-checking 
applications have already created new pattern files to help 
identify and remove the virus from your system.


*6. THIS OLD HOUSE KITCHEN & HOME ARCHITECT GLITCHES        
    
Broderbund's This Old House Kitchen & Home Architect software is 
designed to assist you in creating plans for updating your home. 
Unfortunately, the program exhibits several problems, including 
the following:  

- Inability to type notes in the notepad option  
- Error message: "General Protection Fault in module TOHK.exe"  
- Error message: "Out of memory: An anomaly has occurred"  
- Inability to print in certain areas of the program  
- Words cut off on pull-down menu  

Broderbund provides a FAQ on its Web site that addresses each 
of these issues. If you're experiencing any of these problems, 
you'll find the fixes or work-arounds at the following address: 

http://www.broderbund.com/support/faqs/faq-toh.html


*7. PATCHING MOTO RACER 2         
    
Race fans who burn up the track in Electronic Arts' Moto Racer 2 
will be interested in obtaining the latest patch, version 1.34, 
which fixes a couple of known bugs and adds performance 
improvements. It adds 3D sound support for DirectSound 3D and 
EAX-compatible sound cards and improves the game's memory 
management for textures on 3D video cards. For more information 
and to download this patch, visit the Moto Racer Web site at 

http://www.motoracer2.com 


*8. SYMANTEC/IBM ANTIVIRUS UPDATES        
    
If you're running Symantec/IBM AntiVirus to protect your system 
from viruses like the recent Melissa outbreak, you should update 
the application with the latest virus signatures. Symantec 
recently released updates to pattern files that include detection 
for the W97M.Melissa, X97M.Papa, and W97M.Ping problems. For more 
information about AntiVirus, visit Symantec's Web site at  

http://www.symantec.com  

To download the update, visit the following address:  

http://www.pcworld.com/r/tw/1%2C2061%2Ctw-bg33%2C00.html


*9. SEAGATE CRYSTAL REPORTS UPDATE        
    
If you're using Seagate's English 32-bit version 7.0.x.192, you 
need to be aware of a recently released update. This update 
includes Active Data Object and Crystal Data Object support, 
improved ParamFields handling, resource fixes, and other small 
improvements. The update is backward compatible with versions 
5.x.x.108 and 6.0. You can download the file from the Seagate FTP 
site at the following address:  

http://www.pcworld.com/r/tw/1%2C2061%2Ctw-bug5-3%2C00.html


*10. NEED FOR SPEED III UPDATE         
    
Need for Speed III is one of Electronic Arts' most popular games 
for racecar enthusiasts. If you're one of those addicted to Need 
for Speed, you should visit the Electronic Arts site at 

http://www.ea.com 

To update your game, click Patches, then select Need for Speed 
III. You'll find an easy-to-use Auto-Patcher that automatically 
updates your copy of the program, adding new functionality and 
features along with fixes for a few known bugs. In addition, you 
can download the update from the following FTP address: 

ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/ea/patches/nfs3/npspatchnfs3.exe
