The May 15th meeting will be one of our split SIG meetings. The Macintosh SIG will witness Mark Landman plying his craft with the graphics powerhouse Photoshop. The Amiga SIG will delve into hardware, watching Dave Witt change a battery in his Amiga 3000, and John Lynn will be "playing" with the Fargo FotoFUN printer.
Welcome, also, to returning member Paul Petersen (Amiga 500).
The "#cucug" channel will create an electronic community for those associated with CUCUG to share discussions, ideas, and issues that are in their best interest. "The Internet is all about the exchange of information and ideas," said Jim Huls, Board Advisor for CUCUG. "An IRC channel for CUCUG allows us to bring our international and nationwide members into our local community."
Those interested in visiting the channel must have access to one of the many IRC client applications currently available. The user must then choose a server connected to the Undernet IRC Network. Some common servers include "chicago-1.il.us.undernet.org", "irc.amug.org", and "buddy.ludd.luth.se". Once connected to an Undernet server one need only join the channel labelled as "#cucug". Various clients may vary on their approach to connecting to a server and joining a channel.
CUCUG is a not-for-profit corporation supporting alternate computer platforms. Originally formed in 1983 by and for the users of Commodore computers, CUCUG expanded its supports to the Apple Macintosh in June of 1995. "Since our inception, we have worked to support each other and advance the knowledge each of us has to better use our computers for business or for pleasure," Huls said. CUCUG provides free services to the public on the Internet such as the Amiga Web Directory, http://www.cucug.org/amiga.html, and the Macintosh Web Directory, http://www.cucug.org/mac/.
Gateway 2000 is still waiting for the final approval from the German bankruptcy court to complete the acquisition of the assets of Amiga Technologies. Gateway 2000 is working hard to explore how to expand the world of Amiga.
Amiga International and Gateway 2000 have received many positive responses from the Amiga community and wanted to keep the community informed of the progress of the acquisition. Amiga International plans on further communications regarding our strategy (pending final approval) during a press conference at the World of Amiga on May 17th and May 18th in London.
Sun, 27 Apr 1997 - CNET: The Computer Network launched BROWSERS.COM, a new service that provides the fastest access to the latest browser downloads and plug-ins for both PC and Mac users. You'll also find links to reviews, tips, and other features from CNET.COM. The address is:
BROWSERS.COM watches the Internet around the clock for news, events, and new browser releases for both PCs and Macs, and brings it all together in one location. Download the newest and most popular browsers and plug-ins, as well as all versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, Netscape Navigator, and other popular browsers.
You'll also find links to other great browser resources from CNET: tips to help you make the most of your browser, a preview of all the new browsers, and side-by-side comparisons of Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator.
It's all at one unforgettable location:
[Source: Cnet Special-Dispatch.]
http://www.cnet.com/Content/Reviews/JustIn/Items/0,118,134,00.html
You can get the download itself through Cnet's BROWSERS.COM:
You need this extension if you have:
-- OR --
Iomega Corp. announced today (4/25/97) that it is recalling approximately 75,000 Jaz cartridges. The company said the recall affects a batch of disks manufactured March 13 to April 20 of this year in Iomega's Penang, Malaysia, factory. Iomega said the disks are subject to performance and data degradation and should not be used. The recall involves about 20,000 units in the United States and 55,000 outside the country, mostly in Europe. The company said the problem is with one of the disk's components and was discovered during reliability testing.
The flawed disks can be identified by examining the back side. Above the words "- Iomega 1995 patents pending," and below the central spindle, a date and manufacturing code is laser-etched onto the disk. The first line is the date in month/day/year format; the second contains the factory location. If the date is from "03 13 97" to "04 20 97" and the letters "MS" appear at the end of the second line, the disk is from the affected batch and should be returned.
Iomega said the majority of the cartridges are still in the channel, but U.S. customers with bad disks should call (800) 336-1314 to order a replacement. Iomega will send out a new disk and a postage-paid return envelope to send back the recalled unit, at no cost to the consumer. Customers in Europe and Asia should call a hot line in Ireland at 353-1-807-5599 to receive a replacement.
[Source: http://www.macweek.com/mw_1117/nw_recall.html ]
"LightWave 3D 5.5 represents a whole new look for LightWave 3D, as well as new features and capabilities that for most other companies would warrant a 6.0 release," said Tim Jenison, Chairman and Founder of NewTek. "This newest release of LightWave 3D proves that we have achieved the elusive balance between long-term industry experience and a fresh, innovative spirit. We believe that LightWave 3D 5.5 will excite our existing customers while attracting additional customers to our loyal following."
Availability, Price and System Requirements
LightWave 3D 5.5 will begin shipping in Q2 for Intel-based systems running Windows NT or Windows 95; Alpha-based machines running Windows NT; PowerMac systems running system 7.5.1 or greater with QuickDraw 3D 2.0 and QuickTime 2.5 or newer; and Silicon Graphics workstations with Irix 6.3 or greater with at least a R4000 processor.
The software is available through more than 250 dealers and 25 distributors in the U.S. as an upgrade for $495.00 (Windows NT, Windows 95, DEC Alpha and PowerMac systems) or $1,495 (SGI systems). The comprehensive software package is priced at $1,995 (Windows NT, Windows 95, DEC Alpha and PowerMac systems) or $3,995 (SGI systems). New customers who purchase LightWave 3D 5.0 after April 1, 1997 will receive a $100 coupon towards the LightWave 3D 5.5 upgrade.
Impulse will accept advance orders for the 6.0 version but will not charge any credit cards or cash checks until the software is ready to ship. You may place your order via fax 612-425-0701, phone in the US 1-800-328-0184 outside the US 612-425-0557, or e-mail sales@coolfun.com. Please include name, address, phone, e-mail address, and payment information. Imagine is one of the best know 3D software packages on the Amiga platform and will continue to be with the support of the Amiga community. Impulse is excited about the future and the rebirth of the Amiga.
Thank You
Larry Halvorson
V.P. Sales
Impulse Inc.
AUSTIN, Texas - April 4, 1997 - Motorola RISC Microprocessor Division announced today that it is shipping the industry's first 300 MHz volume desktop and portable microprocessor. Motorola's aggressive manufacturing process technology has produced this high-speed milestone with its PowerPC 603e microprocessor family. Also today, at a press event at Walt Disney World in Florida, Apple Computer announced it is shipping its newest family of mainstream computers, the Power Macintosh 6500 series, based on these new Motorola PowerPC 603e microprocessors running at speeds from 225- to 300 MHz.
Available immediately, the PowerPC 603e microprocessors are priced at $333, $476 and $618 for the 250-, 275- and 300 MHz versions, respectively, when purchased in quantities of 1,000.
Technical Specifications - PowerPC 603e Microprocessors
This powerful new 603e microprocessor's reduced die size of 42 sq. mm results in higher speeds, lower power consumption and lower heat dissipation. Operating in the 3.5 w typical power dissipation range required in a portable environment, the 603e chips have a 2.5v core and 3.3v I/Os, a 16KB instruction cache, a 16KB data cache and 2.6 million transistors. The 300 MHz PowerPC 603e microprocessor has an estimated SPECint95 of 7.4 and an estimated SPECfp95 of 6.1.
[Source: http://www.mot.com/SPS/PowerPC/library/press_releases/300MHz603e.html]
For several years Amiga lacked conversions of big hits from other platforms. We at clickBOOM decided to change all that, and earlier this year announced Myst conversion. Being the best selling CD-ROM game ever, Myst is a perfect starting point for the future in which big games will appear on the Amiga, as well.
Choosing Myst as the first conversion was a simple task, for it truly is a special game. However, for our next projects we would like to convert games you, Amiga players, would like to play the most. Hence -- "conversion wish list"!
It is clickBOOM's plan to asses Amiga market needs in the best possible way -- by asking users to vote for the games they would like to see appear on the Amiga. We have assembled a list of the biggest titles from consoles and PC, and it is up to you to let us know which ones you would like to see on the Amiga as soon as possible.
It is very simple, and it will truly shape the Amiga's future!
As always, feel free to contact us with your suggestions and comments at info@clickboom.com
Best regards,
Alexander Petrovic
PXL computers / clickBOOM Producer
E-mail: clkboom@ican.net
WWW site: home.ican.net/~clkboom/
Accelerators for A2000: 40/33 G-Force Card $495 with 4 meg RAM 030/50 G-Force Card $350 with 4 meg RAM Accelerator for A1200 1230 030/50 $250 Video Items: iV/24 Systems $450 TBC Plus $425 Other GVP Items: PhonePaks $150 I/O Extenders $95 HC+8 SCSI Cards $95 530 Turbo Accelerator for A500 $25 0500HD $125For more information call 910-790-3465 or E-Mail 73143.231@compuserve.com.
Q: Why would you want to do that?
A: Because either your current Amiga 2/3/4000 keyboard is broken, you currently have no keyboard, or you just want a better keyboard.
For only $39 (Canadian) you can insert one of these handy adapters in between your Amiga and your PC 104-key keyboard and that's it! You are connected!
Extra keys have been mapped to AmigaOS specific functions. (A4000 version is $44.95 Canadian.)
[Source: National Amiga Update, May 1st, 1997 (970501) ]
10. When you press Ctrl-Alt-Delete-F10, the stock market crashes.
Try it and see!
9. It fails in its industrial espionage mission to scan the hard
drives of Larry Ellison, Scott McNealy, and Jim Barksdale.
8. Runs better on the Mac OS than on Windows.
7. Due to a last-minute switch by a frustrated programmer, the
Help function brings up the Kama Sutra.
6. Browsing http://www.netscape.com/ crashes IE. Wait, that's
not a bug.
5. Turns the IntelliMouse into the StupidoMouse.
4. Uninstaller for IE also deletes Quake.
3. RSAC rating system blocks Microsoft.com--mistakes "ActiveX"
for "sex."
2. Search for "Microsoft ethics" points you to http://www.mafia.org/.
1. It doesn't make Bill any money.
Yet more IE bugs:
http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,8567,00.html?dd
[Source: Cnet Digital Dispatch, 3/6/97.]
Basics for getting to #cucug on IRC
With the formation of the #cucug channel on IRC(Internet Relay Chat), many members are probably wondering how they can access this new electronic community. It all begins with access to some sort of ISP (Internet Service Provider) as well as way to connect like a modem. This doesn't require you to have a TCP connection either although a TCP connection with an IRC client application is usually preferable for a variety of reasons. Below I'll cover some of the various platforms that members will likely use and what their options are. Also, if you are unsure what TCP and PPP are exactly, read on anyway. There is a lot of useful information below that might drive you to want to learn about setting up TCP and PPP.
Before I begin with the options for the various platforms, I should point out a few items about the basics to accessing Undernet and the #cucug channel. First is explaining Undernet as being one of the many IRC networks available for access. Most clients set their default access to the Efnet network so users will need to change this in order to access the #cucug channel reserved for the club. The simplest way supported by most clients is using the "/server" command followed by an Undernet server name. Some common ones are "Chicago.IL.US.Undernet.org", "irc.amug.org", and "buddy.ludd.luth.se". An example would be "/server irc.amug.org". At that point you should see a message of the day with a few rules scroll by about being connected to that server. Once connected you merely type "/join #cucug" and you're there.
Below I've generally divided up by platform what member's options are for accessing IRC on from various systems.
Virtually any platform
We'll start with where most folks began years ago. You just need access to a shell account that can be dialed into and a terminal program for your system. It's really a simple matter of using your terminal program to dial into your account and typing in a few commands. Once logged in and at a prompt type something like "irc -s Chicago.IL.US.Undernet.org". This would normally run the system's irc client and the "-s" tells the client to use the server that you typed in following it. At this point it is exactly as listed above. Once connected type "/join #cucug"(or in some cases "/channel #cucug" and there you are. If you have any troubles with this, contacting your Internet Service Provider that provides the account for you and asking about irc would be a good idea. Most systems are pretty standard unless it was uninstalled or a menu based account is setup.
Amiga
With the Amiga you can go beyond the character based shell clients and go
graphical while multitasking and doing other things on the Internet. Two
popular clients to use here but require TCP and PPP setup are Grapevine and
Amirc. Both are fairly easy to setup, but reading the docs is always a good
idea. It's been over a year since I've used either one. From what I recall
Grapevine had a very nice Magic Workbench interface and was very easy to get
around. Amirc was looking to be a powerhouse of a client and required MUI.
I couldn't tell you their current status but I'm sure both are available and
still quite nice to use. I never did use Amirc so the following will apply
to Grapevine. If it works with Amirc, then the author did it right. :-) Once
you have Grapevine (or Amirc) running, type "/server
Macintosh
On the Mac, just as the Amiga, you get to use graphical irc clients that
you can multitask with. Actually though there is really only one irc client
worth anything (in my opinion anyway) and that is Ircle. Although there are
new clients in development that will give Ircle a run for its money, I'll
stick with stable, proven clients here. You might hear about some called
Homer or Global Chat. I will just say this.... stay away. Ircle is easy to
setup and extremely powerful if you need it to be. Running it and typing
in "/server
PCs
I have never used any client on a PC, but I hear that Mirc for Windows is
the one to get. If you must use a PC, then give it a try. The above steps
might work with it, so give it a try. If it doesn't work, or even if it
does, read the docs. The basic idea to get onto irc is listed above so just
insert that into what you read in the docs and you should be in business.
Those with Prairienet access
Prairienet is a local menu based public provider. You get Internet
services that you can dial into to use but since it's menu-based, the above
doesn't apply. Basically though you just need a terminal program and dial
in. Once logged in and you have a prompt, type "irc". You'll then read
through some rules from Prairienet and get to another prompt. At that point
type "us.undernet.org" or actually any other Undernet server name you know
and you should be able to get connected. At that point it is as simple as
above, by typing "/join #cucug".
That should get you going or close to it. Reading the docs is always a
good idea and will help you maximize your use out of the software. There are
many other Undernet servers out there and if you want a list, look on the
web for "Undernet" or again look through your docs. At any rate, I hope the
above helps you get up and going. IRC can be a lot of fun and extremely
helpful when chatting with people all over the world, so get out there and
start chatting!
I installed Mac OS 7.6.1 and setup a RAM disk. Now, when I try to shut
the system down, the screen goes blank, however, the -- it's safe to
shutdown the system -- message never appears. On systems that power on from
the keyboard will not shutdown, so I have to use the button on the back of
the computer. What is wrong?
DISCUSSION:
An issue has been found in Mac OS 7.6.1 that causes what you describe,
but this does not effect all Macintosh models. Apple is working on a
solution which will be available in Mac OS 8. In the meantime, downgrading
to Mac OS 7.6 will resolve this.
This freeze occurs immediately preceding the display of the shutdown
message or the system powering off. At the point where the freeze occurs, it
is safe to turn off the computer.
GraphicConverter converts about 70 graphic file formats to Macintosh
formats. Also, there a useful features like slide show and batch conversion.
GraphicConverter exports PICT, Startup-Screen, MacPaint, TIFF (uncompressed,
packbits and lzw), GIF, PCX, GEM-IMG/-XIMG, BMP, IFF/LBM, TGA, PSD,
JPEG/JFIF, HP-GL/2, EPSF, Movie (QuickTime), SUN, PICS, SOFTIMAGE, PICT in
Resource and PBM/PGM/PPM. And last but not least GraphicConverter has the
special feature to convert complete folders or a set of pictures from one
format to another format.
GraphicConverter is shareware. The fee to purchase the program is modest.
It is available in English, German and French.
The Apple Power Macintosh 4400/200 isn't a terribly exciting or
innovative machine. But it proves that Apple can build powerful, low-end
Macs that compete successfully with the clones.
The 4400 is based on the same 200-MHz PowerPC 603ev processor and
Tanzania motherboard used in the Motorola StarMax 3000/200, so it's no
surprise that the Power Mac 4400 performed almost identically in our tests.
Designed for general business use, the 4400 delivers more than enough power
for typical productivity tasks. The Power Mac's 2GB hard drive dwarfs the
1.2GB drive in the StarMax, and Apple has thrown in twice as much VRAM, plus
a 10BaseT Ethernet Comm Slot II card. On the other hand, the StarMax costs
about $100 less than the Power Mac and comes with four more years of
warranty coverage, an extra PCI slot, a PS/2 keyboard port, a 28.8-kbps
external modem, and an extensive software bundle (the Power Mac 4400's
software includes only System 7.5.3 Update 2, America Online 3.0a, and the
Apple Internet Connection Kit 1.2).
Easy Expansion
Adding memory, PCI cards, and VRAM to the Power Mac 4400 is easy once you
unscrew its boxy, all-metal case. Three DRAM slots can be stuffed with up to
160MB, using 3.3-volt EDO modules (forget about migrating existing memory
from other Macs). Whereas the StarMax 3000 sports three slots for
full-length PCI cards, the riser card in the Power Mac 4400 already has an
Ethernet card installed and can accept only one 12-inch and one 7-inch PCI
card. Finally, 2MB of VRAM (expandable to 4MB) supports 24-bit color at
800-by-600 pixels; the StarMax ships with 1MB (expandable to 4MB).
The Power Mac 4400/200 is a solid entry-level system. Its competitive
price and respectable performance clearly show how cloning has affected
Apple: competition is good for customers.
Apple Power Macintosh 4400/200
Street price: $1,620 (monitor not included)
Apple Computer, Inc., 408/996-1010
[Source: http://www.cnet.com/Content/Reviews/JustIn/Items/0,118,121,00.html ]
The processors will work in all of the Macintosh systems with removable
processor cards currently running slower than 150 MHz. This includes the:
Addressing problems with hardware incompatibility, MacWorks says there
are some reports of some incompatibility with some early 256K L2 cache
cards. In many cases, the end user can trade in the cache with their RAM
dealer for one that is compliant with the current Apple specifications.
MacWorks makes no guarantee that these processor cards will be compatible
with your cache card. Although there were some problems with the 512K and
the 7500 with a 150 card, that problem has been solved and we offer a
Sonnett 512K L2 cache which is fully compatible.
One other listed problem was that these upgrades might produce a high
pitched noise in the 7500. This is not a problem with the processor cards.
Due to some timing issues with the motherboard, an upgraded machine can
produce a low volume high pitched tone. MacWorks says most users do not
notice it, and it is generally covered up by office noise. They cannot
refund or replace cards due to this noise. It is normal and is not a sign of
a failing processor.
All of these processors are sold as new Apple parts. MacWorks honors a 90
day warranty on all of the processor cards they sell.
You do not have to reinstall the system or other software on your hard
drive. Switching out a processor card is a hardware change only. All of your
current system software will continue to work as before, only faster.
There is a FAQ file on their site that details payment and shipping
issues. There is also an exchange program for your old 604 card (no 601
cards will be purchased). To order call MacWorks 1-800-711-8679
[Source: http://www.macworks.com/ ]
Mac OS 7.6.1 Update improves the reliability of computers that use Mac
OS 7.6 by delivering the following fixes and enhancements:
IMPORTANT: If you get an error that forces a program to quit, you should
save your work in other open applications and restart the computer.
Apple products that use the CFM-68K Runtime Enabler include OpenDoc,
Cyberdog, LaserWriter 8.4 and later, Apple Telecom software 3.0 and later,
and the Apple Media Tool. Application programs from other companies that
require the CFM-68K Runtime Enabler include AOL 3.0 and Internet Explorer
3.0. (If you continue to experience problems with non-Apple applications
that use the CFM-68K Runtime Enabler, contact the application developer.)
Key need to know information
about which products support 7.6.1
Mac OS 7.6.1 Update is a set of software enhancements that delivers
improvements in stability for Macintosh and Mac OS-compatible computers
running Mac OS 7.6. The Update is available in 3 different packages: a five
floppy disk set for PowerBook 3400 computers only; a four floppy set for all
computers supported by Mac OS 7.6; and a Mac OS 7.6.1 CD for recently
introduced computers not supported by Mac OS 7.6. After installing the
update, the Mac OS version on the computer will be Mac OS 7.6.1.
You must have Mac OS 7.6 in order to install this software. If you have a
version earlier than Mac OS 7.6, you will need to purchase it from an Apple
reseller, or by calling the Apple Order Center. In the U.S. call
1-800-293-6617.
Apple recommends installing this update on any Macintosh or Mac
OS-compatible computer running Mac OS 7.6. Some newer PowerBook computers,
introduced after Mac OS 7.6, may need to use a PowerBook specific update. To
see if your computer can use this update, see "How do I Know What Version of
System Software I Have?" below.
NOTE: If you have a PowerBook 3400, you cannot install this update. To
upgrade your PowerBook 3400 computer, you must use Mac OS 7.6.1 Update for
PowerBook 3400. Mac OS 7.6.1 Update for PowerBook 3400 will install the same
fixes and updates as the Mac OS 7.6.1 Update.
IMPORTANT: Do not install this update if you have a Power Macintosh 4400,
5500, 6500, 7300, 8600, or 9600 (or a Performa version) series computer. You
can obtain Mac OS 7.6 and Mac OS Update 7.6.1 through the Mac OS Up-To-Date
program. For more information, see the Mac OS Up-To-Date Web site at
http://www.macos.apple.com/macos/releases/fulfillment.html, or call
800-335-9258. The European web site for Mac-OS-Up-To-Date information is:
http://www.euro.apple.com/macos/apple-macos.html. If you have a PowerBook
3400, you need to download the Mac OS 7.6.1 Update for PowerBook 3400.
Although Mac OS 7.6.1 Update is not available on CD, a full version of
Mac OS 7.6.1 is available on CD only for customers who have purchased one of
the recently introduced computers from Apple that does not support Mac OS
7.6. This includes the Power Macintosh 4400, 5500, 6500, 7300, 8600, and
9600, and any Performa versions of these computers. Qualified customers who
don't receive a 7.6.1 CD in their CPU accessory kit can receive Mac OS 7.6.1
for their computer through the Mac OS Up-To-Date program. For more
information see the Mac OS Up-To-Date Web site at
http://www.macos.apple.com/macos/releases/fulfillment.html, or in the U.S.
and Canada call 800-335-9258.
This article lists all Macintosh computers and which versions of System
7.5.3 and later they support. It also lists current versions of required
enablers.
For information on System 7 software previous to 7.5.3, search the Tech
Info Library using the search string "system software and 7.5.2", or
"system software and 7.01".
DISCUSSION:
Use the following chart to determine which version of system software
you should be using on your Macintosh computer:
KEY:
For a more detailed description of system enablers versions search the
Tech Info Library using the search string, "system enablers".
This chart shows the appropriate System Enabler for the indicated
Macintosh computer:
TypeSmith 2.5+ from Soft-Logik (http://www.softlogik.com/) has the
capability of converting TrueType fonts to PostScript Type 1, PageStream or
Compugraphic format, for use in programs which cannot use TrueType directly.
The resulting conversions work fine in Amiga DTP programs (though not
always in some of Microsoft's Windows-based programs).
But they can also apparently disappear!
Where's My Font?
A few weeks ago, after converting the TrueType font GRAVER.TTF to Type 1
and using PageStream's Font Manager to add it to the font list, the font
name was nowhere to be found. The Font Manager showed that the GRAVER.PFB
and GRAVER.AFM files had been loaded, but the font name just didn't show up
in the font list.
Then, going back to TypeSmith, I discovered that the font name in the
title bar above the character display wasn't GRAVER, it was Untitled.
Can't Fake It
TypeSmith can convert a filename from the .TTF extension to the .PFB and
.AFM extensions, but it cannot invent Font Name, Family Name and Full Name
entries from the data in the TrueType file. So unless these data are
hand-entered, using the Font Attributes requester, the font will be exported
with "Untitled" in each of these fields of the PostScript headers. And
that's how the font will be listed in the PageStream font list.
Permanent Reference
The complaint of the disappearing conversions actually turned up some
months ago on the Soft-Logik BBS (Soft-Logik has since shut down their BBS
in favor of maintaining a WWW home page). I should have paid attention then
to Mike Loader's explanation of the problem. But now that it's printed in
[Northwest Amiga Journal], next time I can locate it.
[Source: Northwest Amiga Group, Inc.'s "Northwest Amiga Journal" March,
1996. NAG's address is Galleria Suite 553, 921 SW Morrison, Portland, OR
97205-2723 or on the net is http://www.aracnet.com/~bern/NAG.]
Are you conducting "peace talks" with ImageFX and your scanner? Does
slamming the almost empty "Miller Lite" bottle on your desktop do absolutely
nothing but make loud noises? After the fourth Miller do you care? Have you
tried everything under the sun to get ImageFX and the scanner to cooperate?
If so, then this article is for you - it's just one more thing you need to
try!
After upgrading my system with a 40 MHz WarpEngine, I started
experiencing problems using ImageFX with my Epson ES-300C scanner. I could
only get one initial scan before the Epson would stop functioning,
proclaiming a hideous alpha=2Dnumeric error message on its LED display while
ImageFX's scanner screen remained amazingly unchanged.
Unfortunately, this problem brought back the nightmares I suffered trying
to use ASDG's scanner software with an '040 accelerated A3000! The solution
to the ASDG problem was to turn off the '040 caches and so I figured I had
nothing to lose by trying this with ImageFX. Sure enough, I could start
scanning reliably again, but it was a real pain in the "gluteus maximus" to
remember to turn off the caches before scanning (and then back on
afterwards)! Even worse, however, was discovering just how slow a 40 MHz
'040 is with the caches turned off - I felt like I was using my bare-bones
unaccelerated A2000! Well scanning with pain and sluggishness is better than
not scanning at all, at least in theory...
Then I had the opportunity to try a different cable between the Epson and
A4000. This new cable was more than a simple replacement, even if we ignore
the fact that it was almost twice as long! If you are not aware, there are
two differently wired cable configurations that support the Epson parallel
scanner interface. The one I have been using for years is the ASDG cable,
since it was provided with their ASDG Epson Scanner package. The other cable
configuration is known as the GVP cable and this is the type of cable I
recently tried in my system. With this GVP style cable connected and ImageFX
configured for it, my scanning problem disappeared! No more turning off
caches and no more bare-bones A2000 speed challenges!
Thankfully, I hadn't banged the Miller bottle on my desktop that day, so
I can faithfully credit the fix completely to the cable configuration! The
wiring differences between the ASDG and the GVP cables are pretty
significant and involve both the data signals and, more importantly, the
control signals. I suspect a timing issue with these control signals is
responsible for the erratic behavior of the ASDG cable with faster
processors and caches, but I'm not going to prove it. It's easier to use the
right cable :-)
Moral of the story: if you're experiencing problems scanning with ImageFX
and you are using the ASDG style parallel cable hooked up to an Epson
scanner, beg, borrow, or buy a GVP style cable to see if your problems go
away!
P.S. - If you need to purchase a GVP style cable, feel free to contact me!
[Editor's Note: Ed Vishoot can be reached at 4831 Redbay Drive, Dayton, Ohio
45424-4909. Phone: (513) 236-1554.]
[Source: The AmiTech Amiga Users Group's "AmiTech Gazette", May, 1996.
AAUG's address is P.O. Box 292684, Kettering, OH 45429-0684.]
One of the things I don't like about the new PageStream 3.2 is the
output. Most users probably don't have a Postscript printer, and for those
of us who don't, some of the options we used to enjoy for controlling
halftone output went away with the upgrade. Following Johnny Kitchens'
advice, I purchased Studio II, a print control program. Studio II has
drivers for just about every printer available. It combines seamlessly with
both the Workbench (via a standard print driver) and with PageStream 3.2
(via a PageStream style driver). The result far surpasses anything I was
able to achieve with PageStream 2.2. I have spent quite a bit of time with
both Studio II and its competitor, TurboPrint. I've discovered quite a bit
about them both.
The TurboPrint that I have used for this review is the demo version 5
that is available on the BBS (817-268-4191). It's partially disabled in that
it will only print on one side of the page and its text handling is somewhat
disabled, but otherwise is fully functional. The Studio II that I'm using is
version 2.14, which is the latest version available, last updated in the
latter part of January. Both products offer similar features. Both offer
standard print drivers that become part of your system. Likewise, both offer
a stand-alone print utility so that you can print a picture directly from
disk without using any other software. Studio II also provides a special
PageStream 3.x driver.
Let's talk about those external utilities. Without question, TurboPrint
has the superior interface. First, it actually shows the picture that you
are going to print. Studio II only shows the outline of the picture. This
isn't a big disadvantage, of course, but seeing the picture is just nicer.
Also, TurboPrint gives a clearer idea of your picture's position on the
soon-to-be-printed page. TurboPrint shows the full page size and then colors
the margins of the page that your printer can't print on. Using this layout,
you can tell exactly where your picture will wind up on the printed page.
Studio II, by contrast, shows only the printable area of the page. Since the
unprintable margins are not equal on all four sides of the page, it is
difficult to tell where your picture will actually be positioned on the
page. Drag out the calculator! In addition, the registered version of
TurboPrint has support for outline fonts and allows you to add text to your
printouts - for example, to add captions. Studio II does not provide any
text support at all. In short, TurboPrint wins hands down in a comparison of
interfaces.
But this isn't just a comparison of interfaces. The thing that counts
most of all with a print driver or print utility is the quality of the
printed output. That's what your money ($85 for either product) is being
spent for, after all. When output becomes the measure of quality, Studio II
moves into clear first place. Of course, I have to qualify this statement by
pointing out that I have only tested the products using my printer: a new HP
DeskJet 693C. Other printers may produce varying results. I should also
point out that either product produces output that is far superior to the
output that can be achieved with standard drivers or with standard
PageStream 3.2 drivers.
Since the 693C is a color printer, I was interested in seeing which
driver produced the most accurate color. Using the default dither settings,
the TurboPrint output was far too warm and the Studio II output was somewhat
too cool. The default Studio II dither pattern also muddied the picture
somewhat. I tried both products using the Floyd-Steinberg dither pattern.
With this pattern, TurboPrint color was still far too warm while Studio II
was almost perfect. Both products allow you to adjust color settings so
that's something that can be overcome. What disturbed me more was the
banding that appeared in TurboPrint output. I was unable to find a
TurboPrint dither pattern that did not produce an unacceptable banding.
Studio II does not produce any noticeable banding using almost any dither
pattern. The Floyd-Steinberg pattern that I use for color output is perfect.
The 256 grey-scale halftone that I use for black and white output is
likewise free of banding and superior to what TurboPrint seems capable of
producing. Note: At the ABL meeting, I mentioned that Studio II could not
print using my printer's maximum color resolution of 600 x 300 dpi. Not
true! It can be accessed by specifying "Presentation" quality. Another
interface shortcoming.
One more thought... Printing a color picture on my printer takes about 12
minutes with either product. I wondered of the printer or my computer was
the hold-up. By "Printing" to disk and then copying that file to PAR:, I
discovered that my computer took 1.5 minutes. The printer takes the other 10
minutes or so. Moral: buy as fast a printer as you can. The HP Deskjet 870
should be twice as fast as the 693.
[Source: The Amiga Groups of the Metroplex Commodore Computer Club
newsletter, "The AGM Connection" February and March, 1997. MCCC's address is
P.O. Box 813, Bedford, Texas 76095.]
To the editors,
I read with interest the response of Bill Raecke (wraecke@startext.net) in
the April issue of the Status Register, to the issue of whether or not one
should use a mountlist vs. a rigid disk block for mounting Zip disks. His
response has lead me to believe that he has missed the whole point of using
a mountlist as an alternative. It isn't a simple choice of using one or the
other. When using Zip disks on multiple systems, it becomes very important
to understand the limitations of rigid disk blocks.
Using SCSIMounter will work, assuming that the RDB is compatible with the
system, but that's an assumption you can't always make. Furthermore, one
must remember to use SCSIMounter EVERY TIME a new disk (with a different
RDB) is inserted or you run the risk of corrupting the disk, since the
system will not issue any warning that the parameters do not match the disk.
If preservation of data is of the utmost importance, this doesn't strike me
as a very sound approach. How much do -you- like to gamble with your data?
Wouldn't it be ideal to have the same transparency one already enjoys
with floppy disks? Just insert the disk into any Amiga with the confidence
of knowing that it will work. With many different programs available to
configure RDBs and many different users applying what they believe to be
ideal parameters, the result is a sort of "anarchy" with respect to device
specifications.
You can achieve the kind of transparency already enjoyed with floppy
disks by using properly matched mountlists (or DEVS:DOSDrivers files), but
it will NEVER happen with rigid disk blocks. It's worth remembering that
rigid disk blocks were designed for use with hard drives in a stationary
machine; they were never intended for use with removable media.
Regards,
Dean Adams (dean@genie.com)
[Editor's Note: My personal thanks to Dean and Bill for bracketing a
problem, hopefully to be addressed by the Amiga's new owners.]
The April 17th meeting began with President Richard Rollins' traditional
introduction of officers. As always, if you have a question or need help,
these are the people you can go to first.
President Rollins then asked what the SIG's would be doing this evening.
John Lynn said that the Amiga SIG's activities were in limbo as Ed Hartman
hadn't arrived yet. Richard said the Mac SIG would be watching Tim Thomas
work with Bryce 2, a landscape rendering/generator program.
Richard then asked Kevin Hisel to fill us in on the latest news dealing
with the sale of the Amiga to Gateway 2000. Kevin said details were sketchy
yet, but the Amiga community is guardedly hopeful.
Richard announced that Apple has lost another hefty sum, $708 million,
this last quarter. The amount includes the purchase price of NeXT Computer.
A few other topics Richard brought up were that Java is a hot topic on
the web now. He also said he had brought in a couple of programs for people
to look at: GoMac, a kind of Window95 toolbar utility, and Sloop, a
Sun-mouse style hack for the Mac.
Richard said FreePPP has been updated and Eudora 3.1 is out.
There was a mention of the AOL4Free virus hoax, a trojan horse for DOS
and Windows. This prompted an aside about the news of a test of Mac servers
and network security. A site had been set up inviting hackers to try and
crack it. The Mac servers resisted all attempts to break in.
Richard then talked about the Software Publishers Association's
projections of software sales. He said their preliminary projections of
annual software sales for various platforms are grossly inaccurate. He said
they had initially reported Macintosh software sales would be down 24% in
their preliminary projection. After the year had ended, Macintosh software
sales had been shown to have actually gone up 14%. He said they were off by
20% to 42% between their preliminary and final sales figures. Richard left
people to draw their own conclusions.
Richard reported that Apple has donated MacOS 7.6 on CD to the club. He
also brought in a catalog from the User Group Connection Store, which offers
benefits to user groups whose members purchase items through them.
Richard mentioned the MediaLine newsletter from Apple.
President Rollins stated that the Mac group still needs a librarian.
Kevin Hisel announced that June will be the month for our great computer
fair. June 19th to be precise. He informed everyone that Fargo has sent us
another FotoFUN printer for one of our grand prizes. Kevin spoke about his
plans for online members to be able to participate in some of our
activities.
Jim Huls spoke about the CUCUG IRC channel. Information and instructions
on this topic will be in next month's newsletter.
We then broke, to resume in the SIG meetings.
As the Amiga SIG meeting began. This evening's presenter, SIG co-chairman
Ed Hartman, hadn't arrived with the club's A3000. The other Amiga SIG
co-chairman John Lynn talked about what he does with his Amiga. He then
asked others what they did with theirs.
John said he wants to demo the Fargo printer next month.
In some of the free form discussion that made up the rest of the meeting,
someone announced that ImageFX 3.0 will have Twain support for scanners used
with the Amiga.
There was talk about the Siamese System. It turns out that Mike
Latinovich knows Paul Nolan, its creator, from the IRC.
Richard Rollins popped in and said we want to sell the club's 27" TV. He
asked anyone present to make an offer.
John Lynn showed a copy of the NewTekniques Toaster magazine he has
subscribed to.
John said we have to get an agenda of programs for the rest of the year
or we'll have to listen to him BS for an hour every month. In the tremulous
discussions that followed, Dave Witt volunteered to tear apart his A3000 at
the next meeting and put in a new battery. John also cajoled Kevin Hisel
into bringing the Fargo Printer and let someone demo it. The June meeting
will be the raffle. In July, Ed Serbe will show how to pull images off a
CDROM for use in your own projects. August will be "your favorite games"
month. September will be a social.
At 8:30 Ed showed up with apologies.
The meeting devolved into groups discussing various topics. Some of the
topic discussed were:
The April meeting of the CUCUG executive board took place on Tuesday,
April 22, 1997, at 7PM, at Kevin Hisel's house (address and phone number,
both in the book). Present at the meeting were Richard Rollins, Emil Cobb,
John Lynn, Kevin Hopkins, Jim Huls, Kevin Hisel, Jim Lewis, and Dave Witt.
Treasurer Mark Landman was not present.
Richard Rollins: Richard began by saying "Thank you, Tim Thomas, for the
Bryce 2 demo." Next month Mark Landman will be showing Photoshop to the
Macintosh SIG. Dave Witt will be doing a battery exchange on his A3000 and
John Lynn will demo the Fargo FotoFUN printer for the Amiga SIG.
John Lynn reported on why Ed Hartman had failed to show with the
equipment at the General meeting. There was some discussion upon this and
related topics.
Richard reported that the 27" Toshiba TV we have been using for a display
at the meetings has been sold. The sale receipts have been reinvested into
another TIMM monitor for the Macintosh SIG. We acquired one from QVC for
$300. The driving force behind this move has been equipment portability. The
TV was just too unwieldy. The TIMM also provides better resolution than the
TV. There was a review of other sales of club equipment.
Richard said the Mac SIG is still looking for a Librarian.
There was more discussion on upgrading the Hayes 2400 modem to a 56K
Hayes via the deal Hayes is now offering.
When asked for confirmation, Kevin Hisel responded that Amiga
Technologies (recently renamed Amiga International) has been bought by
Gateway 2000. He also reported on an interview of Petro Tyschtschenko, the
current Amiga International president, being conducted by our good friends
Colin Thompson and Fletcher Haug that will be appearing on the Amiga Web
Directory.
Emil Cobb: 37 members attended the April meeting: 17 Mac and 20 Amiga
users.
John Lynn: John said he had already provided his report, on the Amiga SIG
agenda for the rest of the year.
Kevin Hopkins: Kevin dealt with the usual topics of mail and exchange
newsletters. He then agreed with the need to impress upon those that care
for club equipment the attendant responsibilities that go along with that
privilege.
Kevin brought up the need to update the club's membership form used at
the meetings.
He also mentioned the need to update sections of the web site now that we
have moved back to the Bresnan Center.
He reported that an up-to-date membership list is now on the web site.
Jim Huls: Jim said, "The meeting was very interesting. Bryce is a killer
program." Richard said Tim has used it to create his own levels for the game
Marathon.
Jim reported that the Mac vendors list is almost completed. The letters
will be going out tomorrow. There are 181 so far.
Kevin Hisel: Kevin reported that BBS traffic is low.
Kevin informed us that we have received another of the Fargo FotoFUN
printers this year for the computer fair. Kevin will download the Amiga
drivers for this printer from the Fargo site and John Lynn will demo it at
the next meeting.
Kevin then regaled us with a correspondence exchange he had recently
which he called "a day in the life of a webmaster."
Jim Lewis: On the corporate front, all is well.
Jim said he felt the Amiga presentation was handled as well as possible,
given the circumstances.
He also waxed nostalgic about being back at the Bresnan Center.
Richard Rollins: Richard said he will talk to Advancenet to see if they
can get Majordomo back up and running.
Dave Witt: Dave said, "Sorry the PCX demo didn't work out. I'll bring in
my A3000 next month and show how to change a battery in it."
Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the
Bresnan Meeting Center in the Champaign Park District Headquarters
(398-2550). The Center is located at 706 Kenwood, 1/2 block south of the
corner of Kenwood and John Street, in west Champaign. Kenwood is the fourth
north-south street off of John as you are going west, after crossing Mattis.
The Center is in the northwest corner of Centennial Park, northwest of
Centennial High School.
Membership dues for individuals are $20 annually; prorated to $10 at mid
year ($25US outside the U.S. and Canada; prorated to $15 at mid year).
Our monthly newsletter, the Status Register, is delivered by the postal
service or email at the member's choice. All recent editions are available
on our WWW site. To initiate a user group exchange, just send us your
newsletter or contact our editor via email. As a matter of CUCUG policy, an
exchange partner will be dropped after three months of no contact.
This newsletter was prepared with PageStream 2.22 on an Amiga 3000 25/100
and output to an HP Laserjet IIP plus. Pagestream was donated to CUCUG by
Soft-Logik Publishing Corporation.
For further information, please attend the next meeting as our guest, or
contact one of our officers (all at area code 217):
Email us at cucug@cucug.org or surf our home page:
To get on the net free, call Prairienet at (217) 255-9000. Login as "visitor".
Once you're on, just type "go cucug" for a good place to start. The C64/128 Section:
SmartTrack Discontinued
CMD has recently discontinued production of their trackball, SmartTrack.
This device had previously been produced by modifying a standard trackball
with a special module produced by CMD. However, the specific model that had
been used for this purpose is no longer available, and CMD has been unable
to find any other trackballs which could easily be fitted with their module.SwiftLink Discontinued, Replaced by Turbo232
CMD has recently announced that they will discontinue SwiftLink-232,
replacing it with their new Turbo232 modem interface. Turbo232 provides
backward-compatibility with SwiftLink, but further enhances the ability to
use modern modems by adding three new high-speed modes of 57.6Kbps,
115.2Kbps and 230Kbps. Turbo232 is slated for release by mid-January for
$39.95 retail. Additional details will be made available soon on this site.
Mail Inquiries:
Creative Micro Desings, Inc.
P.O. Box 646
East Longmeadow, MA 01028-0646
E-Mail (Internet):
cmd.support@the-spa.com (Technical Info)
cmd.sales@the-spa.com (General Info)
The Macintosh Section:
Speed Doubler and Mac OS 7.6 Alert
Some versions of Connectix Speed Doubler are not compatible with Mac OS
7.6. If you are using Speed Doubler version 1.3.1 or earlier, you should
update to version 1.3.2. If you are using version 2.0, you should update to
version 2.0.1. You should disable Speed Doubler until you can update your
Speed Doubler software. Speed Doubler Updaters and more information on this
problem are available from Connectix on the World Wide Web at
http://www.connectix.com/connect/upda.spee.html. You can also call
Connectix at 800-839-3632 for more information or if you have any additional
questions. Mac OS 7.6.1: RAM Disk Problem
TOPIC: GraphicConverter 2.8
GraphicConverter 2.8 is now available for download. GraphicConverter is
an all-purpose graphic editing program that will open almost any graphic
format, and in turn, save to just about any format. It also includes
powerful image-editing and manipulation tools. Apple Power Macintosh 4400/200
Clones keep Apple competitive
by Owen W. Linzmayer (4/24/97)
Processor and memory: 200-MHz PowerPC 603ev, 16MB RAM, 256K secondary cache
Storage: 2GB hard disk, 8X CD-ROM drive
Graphics: 2MB VRAM
Sound: 16-bit stereo I/O
Monitor: none
Pointing device: Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
Keyboard: Apple Design Keyboard
Networking: 10BaseT Ethernet New Apple 604 Processor Cards Cheap
MacWorks (http://www.macworks.com/) is selling original Apple processor
cards for incredibly low prices. They are billing the cards as Fast, Faster,
Fastest: the 604/120 for $79, the 604/132 for $99, and the 604/150 for $199.
These card were manufactured for use in Apple PowerMac Systems and are price
so inexpensively because, as new machines are released and processor speeds
increase, MacWorks purchases the over-production units of the remaining
processors and passes the savings on to their customers.
They will not work in the 7200 because, although it looks like the 7500 or
7600 from the outside, its processor is soldered on the motherboard. The
processor cards are upgradable by the end user, and purchasers will get
instructions for installation with the card.7.6.1 - What It Is!
Mac OS 7.6.1 Update is available electronically for download from Apple
on "Apple SW Updates" via the Internet (http://www.info.apple.com), America
Online (keyword: AppleComputer), and CompuServe (GO APLSUP). To get a list
of authorized mirror sites on the Internet, visit:
http://support.info.apple.com/ftp/mirrors.html
For more info see: http://devworld.apple.com/dev/technotes.shtmlMac OS versus Hardware
TOPIC:
! Not supported
OK Works with this version of system software
* Works with this version of system software, but requires a
Macintosh System Enabler (see below)
System 7.x Compatibility
Macintosh 7.6.1 7.6 7.5.5 7.5.3
--------- ----- ----- ----- -----
128K, 512K, 512Ke, ! ! ! !
and XL/Lisa
Plus ! ! OK OK
SE ! ! OK OK
SE/30 ! ! OK OK
Classic ! ! OK OK
Classic II OK OK OK OK
Color Classic OK OK OK OK
II ! ! OK OK
IIx ! ! OK OK
IIcx ! ! OK OK
IIci OK OK OK OK
IIfx ! ! OK OK
IIsi OK OK OK OK
IIvi,IIvx OK OK OK OK
LC ! ! OK OK
LC II OK OK OK OK
LC III OK OK OK OK
LC 475 OK OK OK OK
LC 520 OK OK OK OK
LC 550 OK OK OK OK
LC 575 OK OK OK OK
LC 580 OK OK OK OK
LC 630 OK OK OK OK
Macintosh TV OK OK OK OK
Centris 610 OK OK OK OK
Centris 650 OK OK OK OK
Centris 660AV OK OK OK OK
Quadra 605 OK OK OK OK
Quadra 610 OK OK OK OK
Quadra 630 OK OK OK OK
Quadra 650 OK OK OK OK
Quadra 660AV OK OK OK OK
Quadra 700 OK OK OK OK
Quadra 800 OK OK OK OK
Quadra 840AV OK OK OK OK
Quadra 900,950 OK OK OK OK
Performa 450 OK OK OK OK
Performa 460-467 OK OK OK OK
Performa 475-476 OK OK OK OK
Performa 550, 560 OK OK OK OK
Performa 575-578 OK OK OK OK
Performa 600 OK OK OK OK
Performa 611x OK OK OK OK
Performa 630-638 OK OK OK OK
Performa 5200 Series OK OK OK OK
Performa 5300 Series OK OK OK OK
Performa 6116CD OK OK OK OK
Performa 6200 Series OK OK OK OK
Performa 6300 Series OK OK OK OK
Performa 6400 Series OK OK OK *
PowerMac 4400/200 OK ! OK *
PowerMac 5200/75 LC OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 5260 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 5300/100 LC OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 5400 OK OK OK *
PowerMac 6100 Series OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 6200 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 6300 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 6400 OK OK OK *
PowerMac 6500 Series OK ! * !
PowerMac 7100 Series OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 7200 Series OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 7500/100 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 7600 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 8100/80 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 8100/100 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 8100/110 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 8500/120 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 8600/200 OK ! * !
PowerMac 9500/120 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 9500/132 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 9500/150 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 9500/180MP OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 9500/200 OK OK OK OK
PowerMac 9600/200 OK ! * !
PowerMac 9600/200MP OK ! * !
PowerMac 9600/233 OK ! * !
Portable ! ! OK OK
PowerBook 100 ! ! OK OK
PowerBook 140 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 145 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 145B OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 160 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 165c OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 170 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 180 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 180c OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 190 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 210 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 230 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 250 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 270c OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 280 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 280c OK OK OK OK
PowerBook Duo 2300 OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 520, 520c OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 540, 540c OK OK OK OK
PowerBook 1400 OK OK ! !
PowerBook 3400 OK OK ! !
PowerBook 5300 OK OK OK OK
System Enablers
System Enablers are required for the Macintosh models indicated below
with System 7.5.3 or later. Macintosh computers which require System
Enablers will not operate properly with System 7.5.2 or earlier.
Use Enabler Current
Macintosh Enabler only with Enabler
Model Name System vers. Version Note
--------- -------- ------------ -------- ----
PowerMac 4400/200 System Enabler 827 7.5.3 A
PowerMac 5400 System Enabler 410 7.5.3
PowerMac 6400 System Enabler ??? 7.5.3
PowerMac 6500 Series System Enabler 411 7.5.5 B
PowerMac 8600/200 System Enabler 702 7.5.5 B
PowerMac 9600/200 System Enabler 702 7.5.5 B
PowerMac 9600/200MP System Enabler 702 7.5.5 B
PowerMac 9600/233 System Enabler 702 7.5.5 B
--------- Performa Computers --------------
Performa 6400 Series System Enabler 410 7.5.3 1.1
Note:
A - The Power Macintosh 4400/200 shipped with 7.5.3 and requires the
enabler with it. It does not support Mac OS 7.6 but will support Mac
OS 7.6.1.
B - These computers shipped with 7.5.5 and require the enabler with it.
These computers do not support Mac OS 7.6 but will support Mac OS
7.6.1.
[Source: Information Alley, 09 May 1997.] The Amiga Section:
TypeSmith: The case of the disappearing conversion
by Geoffrey A. Gass (GGass@nagbbs.demos.com)
DTP SIG, Northwest Amiga Group Tech Notes: Epson Scanning Cable
Submitted by Ed Vishoot, E-Squared Technologies
(edv@infinet.com - 71271.2165@Compuserve.Com) The Printed Page - A Look at Print Drivers and Printers
by Bill Raecke (wraecke@startext.net), Editor of the AGM Journal Recross: Zip & mountlists
by Dean E. Adams (dean@connix.com)
> Look at the statement that states that Flags, Surfaces,
Well, it will be if you take the time to be sure that they are indeed the
same on all systems you intend to use your Zip disks on. This isn't terribly
esoteric. Just load the mountlist into a text editor and make SURE that they
are the same.
> Blocksize, BlocksPerTrack, etc. MUST be the same. Is that likely?
> it is further complicated by the fact that the hard drive
No mountlist is going to be absolutely portable, and THE SAME APPLIES
(even more so) to rigid disk blocks. The whole point of this exercise is to
be sure that the required parameters (Flags, Surfaces, Blocksize,
BlocksPerTrack, etc.) are the same. Unit numbers and device names
(scsi.device, gvpscsi.device, etc.) will obviously vary from one system to
the next.
> controller and device number will almost certainly be different.
> That means that your [portable] mountlist [used for compatibility]
> has to be modified when you get it to your friend's house. The CUCUG Section:
April General Meeting
reported by Kevin Hopkins The Amiga SIG
reported by Kevin Hopkins
April Board Meeting
reported by Kevin Hopkins The Back Page:
The CUCUG is a not-for-profit corporation, originally organized in 1983
to support and advance the knowledge of area Commodore computer users.
We've grown since then.
President: Richard Rollins 469-2616 rrollins@cucug.org
Vice-President: Emil Cobb 398-0149 e-cobb@uiuc.edu
Secretary/Editor: Kevin Hopkins 356-5026 kh2@uiuc.edu
Treasurer: Mark Landman 398-2910 mlandman@prairienet.org
Corporate Agent: Jim Lewis 359-1342 jlewis@cucug.org
Board Advisor: Jim Huls 892-8730 jhuls@pdnt.com
Webmaster: Kevin Hisel 352-1002 khisel@cucug.org
Amiga SIG: John Lynn 586-3280