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Category 1, Topic 5 Topic 6 Tue Dec 04, 1990 T.JUMP3 [Tim] (Forwarded) Sub: 'Hep me! 'Hep me! I'm looking for some stuff, yet it doesn't exactly fit under the "For Sale/Wanted" category! Hep me! 47 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 1 Mon Oct 12, 1992 M.CASSINO at 22:05 EDT I wonder if anyone can 'hep me with a monitor problems/question ... I have a 1702 monitor with the 3 jack input in back. When a program displays a vertical line (like a white line on a dark blue background) there is little bleed over to the right of the line -- like a faint shadow. Even when I boot up, the black screen blurs into the green just a little on the right side, and the left green border smears (just a little) onto the black screen. OK -- I admit I had modified the monitor by sodering in an add on card that gave it 80 column capability. I did not like the quality of the 40 column screen from the front monitor jacks, so I removed the add on. At first I figured that the smearing was due to my messing with the monitor, and I tried everything I could (short of tampering with the convergence rings) to adjust the monitor. No luck. THEN I hooked the 128 up to the TV to see if it showed the same problem -- it did. I then double checked the monitor by hooking up my old brown C64 and the screen looked great -- no rightward smear at all. This is a minor problem because the blurring is not too noticable, but since the C128 is the source, I'm wondering what I could do to fix this problem. I have the original 8K video ram with Jiffy DOS installed. Would swapping out the video chip be advisable -- or do (perhaps) all 128's have this characteristic? Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated. -- Mark C. PS -- If anyone wants an 80 column adpater card, I know where you can get one cheap! ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 2 Mon Oct 12, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] at 23:59 EDT Supposely the C-128s were made with inferior video (reduced signal) to meet FCC guidelines. I don't know how true this is, but from all the artists (C64) I know, they were disappointed in how the video from the C-128 looked in both brightness and color. I guess the original C64s had excellent video. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 3 Tue Oct 13, 1992 HOWIE-CBM at 03:04 EDT Mark, Perhaps you might want to try a new video cable. If the insulation is worn out, you would see the "ghosting" you describe. Howie ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 4 Tue Oct 13, 1992 M.CASSINO at 21:24 EDT Thanks for the info -- Since I used the same cable for both the C64 and the C128, I think that the problem must be in the computer and not the cable. Maybe I'll just get the Jiffy DOS chip for the C64 and go back to using it -- as much as I like the 128 I have very little native mode software for it. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 5 Wed Oct 14, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] at 07:40 EDT Yes, whatever you do, do it with JiffyDos :D ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 6 Sun Oct 25, 1992 K.FREY [k.frey] at 22:33 EST I am looking for any Commodore User groups in the Austin, Texas area. This could include San Marcos, Round Rock, and any other places within a 30 minute drive. Please leave me EMail if you have some information. Thanks... ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 7 Mon Oct 26, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] at 07:25 EST Let me know which city is the closest and I will post the complete address. GARLAND TX 75040 EL PASO TX 79937 MIDLAND TX 79705-9047 ABILENE TX 79608 LUBBOCK TX 79413 LUBBOCK TX 79413 AMARILLO TX 79114 BROWNSVILLE TX 78521 SAN ANTONIO TX 78280 HOUSTON TX 77244-1252 LONGVIEW TX 75615-0071 PLANO TX 75074 ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 8 Mon Oct 26, 1992 YLR.ROSE [* Mistress *] at 08:25 EST Hubby and I picked up a card on a Users Group in Fort Hood.. which is about an hour away from you.. here is the info.. and for anyone else who wants it.. :> CTCUG Central Texas Computer Users Group Meetings start at 12:00 noon every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at Fiddler's Green, Fort Hood, Texas For More Information, call 526-3206 (Not sure of area code) From the Great State of Texas... tis a Ylr.Rose!! -------<----,----'------<<=@ ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 9 Thu Oct 29, 1992 K.FREY [k.frey] at 23:57 EST The group in San Antonio is the closest from the list that you provided. I'll also call the one in Fort Hood. Thanks ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 10 Fri Oct 30, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] at 03:36 EST usr.920614.297 COMMODORE/AMIGA SAN ANTONIO PO BOX 290039 SAN ANTONIO TX 78280 t ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 16 Fri Feb 05, 1993 R.PAPARELLA at 23:08 EST Hi, My son has decided to start using his c64 for something other than games. We are having a problem printing from PaperClip (this is a 12 year old PaperClip) over a g-wiz printer interface to a nec printer. (The interface works outside of PaperClip.) PaperClip prints all lower case alphas as graphics characters. Upper case and numerics are okay. I would appreciate any help. bobbe ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 17 Sat Feb 06, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 00:20 EST Bobbe, PaperClip has a menu for selecting its printer file. Like all programs it is important to select the proper printer file so all of its attributes will be accesssible through the program. Once selected, be sure to save this back as the default, so it will auto load the next time PC gets run. Also, it is important to specify to PC that you want either ascii or petascii output, whichever one your printer/interface is expecting. If we can help with anything else, let us know. Howie ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 18 Sat Feb 06, 1993 C128.JBEE at 02:52 EST Sounds like the interface might be set to PET ASCII, make sure the interface is set to TRANSPARENT. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 19 Sat Feb 06, 1993 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 08:22 EST I would have to echo that John... that was the first thing I thought when I saw the post... the printing is not messing up the lower case, but in fact it is the uppercase letters that are getting printed incorrectly and the lower case that are coming out as uppercase. Tho I am thinking of SCREEN ascii, and not PET ASCII. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 20 Sat Feb 06, 1993 R.PAPARELLA at 22:23 EST many many thanks to all who answered my query about printing from PaperClip over the g-wiz interface. You were right on the mark. We now have a fully functional printer and PaperClip. My son is thrilled with his new, 12 year old, computer. Thanks again, bobbe ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 21 Sun Feb 07, 1993 C128.JBEE at 02:19 EST :) ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 22 Sun Feb 21, 1993 DR.MIDNIGHT at 10:16 EST Hello, I'm not sure where to look, this seemed appropriate. I have many Word Writer 128 files that I would like to transfer from my Commodore to my PC clone. The files appear to be in ASCII format, but of course, my PC cannot read a Commodore formatted disk. What is the best method to do this sort of thing? (I'm thinking of uploading the files to a source, then downloading them via my PC...should work, I think!) Any other suggestions? One that's more phone friendly and expedient? Thanks, Dr. Midnight ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 23 Sun Feb 21, 1993 YLR.ROSE [RTC Queen] at 10:59 EST Dr. Midnight.. if you have a local sysop who will cooperate with you, loading them to a local board might work.. as long as they are TXT files. Then you should be able to download them with your C= just fine. I have downloaded txt ibm files from local boards, so dont see why it wouldnt. Also, if you have Big Blue Reader v4.0, or ever find a copy of it, grab it. It will read ibm/pc files as long as they are text files. It wont =run= ibm/pc programs.. will just let you read the disks. :> ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 24 Sun Feb 21, 1993 C128.JBEE at 17:48 EST You might want to check out Cat 3 topic 3 Cat 3 topic 9 Cat 3 topic 17 Cat 3 topic 18 Cat 3 topic 20 You can always compress the files on the C-128 with CS-DOS/LHA, use email (page 200) to xmodem them to your account, download them on your IBM, and decompress with on the IBM. All you have to do is figure out if the cost of purchasing BBR128 will exceed the cost of e-mailing (xmodem) the files to yourself. Which is unlikely since at 2400 baud you can transfer at least 3160 CBM BLKs of compressed files. You can also use CP/M to read and write to IBM disks but that is for the CP/M topic in Cat #3! ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 25 Sun Mar 07, 1993 D.ZEHR at 01:13 EST I am using commodore 1670 1200 baud modem with company supplied Common Sense software. I can prepare messages off line but can't send. Does anyone know how I should do this? I am reluctant to try downloading Wizard . Is this the right place to ask? ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 26 Sun Mar 07, 1993 YLR.ROSE [RTC/Lib] at 10:09 EST D.Zehr.. this is a great place to ask but I hav never used Common Sense, so cant help you. Someone will be along shortly who can though. Hugs ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 27 Sun Mar 07, 1993 R.KNOP1 [Rob Knop] at 12:34 EST Hmm, I fear that most people around here won't know a whole lot about Common Sense. Are there any experts here? From what I've picked up (never tried it myself, being a 128 owner), Common Sense is a buggy sort of program whose best use is in downloading a terminal program that will serve you better. In the libraries here you can find Wizard64, NovaTerm, and BellTerm, all of which are good C64 terminals that support some form of buffer operations, a split screen (very handy for things like RTC's and chat mode on BBS's), file transfers, etc. The wealth of alternate (and perhaps more reliable software) available is the reason why Common Sense experts are rare :). If you need help finding and/or downloading any of the programs mentioned above, give a yell right here. -Rob ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 28 Mon Mar 08, 1993 C128.JBEE at 15:06 EST D.ZEHR, What word processing software do you use the most? Before recommending this or that, I want to know if what I tell you will sync with what you use to compose messages offline. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 35 Sat Mar 20, 1993 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 08:29 EST I would bet it is exactly that Howie... CCGMS is a Comodor Color Graphic terminal, and terms with modes like that do not translate incoming data.... they can't, because they were written for BBS's that work with color graphic boards like Cnet and Image. It is hard to imagine there is not a setting for a normal mode though, if that is the term of choice. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 36 Sat Mar 20, 1993 YLR.ROSE [RTC/Lib] at 11:50 EST when I first logged onto GEnie.. it was using ccgms.. there is an ascii text mode.. but it has been 2 yrs, and the first thing I did was download Wizard with it, then I quit using it. :> ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 37 Sat Mar 20, 1993 E.BELCHER1 at 22:52 EST THANKS FOR THE HELP. HAT DO I DO TO DOWNLOAD IZARD? ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 38 Sat Mar 27, 1993 B.ENNIS1 [Torby] at 17:40 EST I've used CCGMS many times. It's easy to get ASCII translation. You use the F7 key to toggle between Commodore Color Graphics and Standard ASCII (like GEnie uses). It's only 40 columns, but it works fine. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 39 Mon Mar 29, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 06:52 EST Torby, Thanks for helping out on this one!! None of us staffers seemed to know the answer for sure. Really very helpful!! Howie ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 40 Tue Mar 30, 1993 F.OGLE [Color 64 BBS] at 00:00 EST the beauty of CCGMS is it's simplicity. It's not nearly as good as NOVA or BELL terms, but it is *easy* to use. The Quinessential "Rookie's" term program. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 41 Thu Apr 08, 1993 B.ENNIS1 [Torby] at 06:56 EDT Actually I think it's shift F7. The F7 key goes into the autodialer built into CCGMS. This is also where you would change the baud rate, etc. Shift F7 (F8) is what switches the terminal modes from ASCII to Color Graphics. Sorry about the confusion. ------------ Category 1, Topic 6 Message 42 Thu Apr 08, 1993 HOWIE-CBM at 08:19 EDT Thanks Torby! Howie ------------ ************ Topic 7 Sat Dec 19, 1987 C.BURNETTE [SMILEY] (Forwarded) Sub: How To: Determine File Size in Download When listing programs to download ther it shows number of "bytes" and I'D I would like to know how many "bytes = 1 block" 6 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 7 Message 1 Sat Dec 19, 1987 KEVIN.S [-Sysop-] (Forwarded) Well.... There are really two answers to that question. As far as the actual download is concerned, the XMODEM protocal as implemented on GEnie uses 128 bytes per block, or "frame" as they are sometimes called. Commodore disk blocks, the units you see when you do a disk directory,, are 254 bytes. This is roughly twice the size of the XMODEM blocks, so you can approximate that 1 kilobyte = 8 XMODEM blocks or 4 CBM blocks. We generally put an addition on the file description, which tells you the size in CBM blocks, so you can be sure you have enough room on your disk. KeS ------------ Category 1, Topic 7 Message 2 Tue Dec 22, 1987 DEB [*SysOp*] (Forwarded) Note that the byte count in the file descriptions is *not* accurate, and usually a larger number than the exact number of bytes. The XMODEM blocks are accurate, tho. At least you can get a good idea of the filesize from a quick directory and dividing by 254, you'll rarely EVER underestimate. ::grin:: *deb!* ------------ Category 1, Topic 7 Message 3 Tue Jul 10, 1990 K.CARROLL1 [Will Carroll] (Forwarded) I have noticed where several people have stated that there are 254 bytes to a sector on a CBM disk. Where am I loosing it? I always thought there were 256, position 0 thru 255. Are they just discounting the first two pointers? This is confusing me. ------------ Category 1, Topic 7 Message 4 Tue Jul 10, 1990 ED.BELL [* sysop *] (Forwarded) That is what is happening Will. There are 256 bytes / sector, and when people speak of 254 bytes, they are either ignoring or forgetting the track/sector pointers in the first 2 positions of the sector. ------------ Category 1, Topic 7 Message 5 Wed Jul 18, 1990 WC.COLEMAN [*Sysop*] (Forwarded) It's not so much that they are ignoring the first two bytes, it's usually that they are talking about DATA bytes rather then totalbytes. ------------ Category 1, Topic 7 Message 6 Sun Jul 29, 1990 K.CARROLL1 [Will C.] (Forwarded) Ok, after I thought about it I figured thats what they were doing but it seemed like that would confuse some people, like me. I now be unconfused. ;) ------------ ************ Topic 8 Sat Sep 26, 1992 J.MURPHY48 (Forwarded) Sub: Children's Desktop Publishing To identify and analyze the available desktop publishing software that will run on a commodore 64, and be appropriate for the task of introducing the basic concepts of printing and fonts to children in the 7-12yr group. 5 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 8 Message 1 Sat Sep 26, 1992 J.MURPHY48 (Forwarded) Would like to receive information on the availability of desktop publishing [H [D [A [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [C [D [D [D [D [D [D [D [Cpublishing software for the commodore 64 that would be appropriate for the [D [D [D [D [D3 [C [C [C [C use of children in the 7-12 year age group. Also want to gather [D [D4 [Cinformation on where and how to aquire this software. ------------ Category 1, Topic 8 Message 2 Sun Sep 27, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) I would say GEOS would be the way to go. You could start with the regular Geos applications (geoWrite, geoPaint) and if they really get cooking, geoPublish. You can order Geos 64 for $39.00 from Software Hut 1-800-848-0079 Info line 1-215-462-2268 Geos is easy enough to learn at one sitting and produce a basic printout. There are used copies for sale in Cat#10. ------------ Category 1, Topic 8 Message 3 Sun Sep 27, 1992 J.MURPHY48 (Forwarded) thank you very much for the information. i will check out cat #10 and call the software hut. take care. ------------ Category 1, Topic 8 Message 4 Sun Sep 27, 1992 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] (Forwarded) Does GEOS still make their DTP software? Tenex is a good source of software for the Commodore 8 bit line, especially for old titles. Their product information number is 219-259-7051 M-F 8-5pm EST. ------------ Category 1, Topic 8 Message 5 Sun Sep 27, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) I don't know if they still "make" it but they still sell it :) ------------ ************ Topic 9 Fri May 15, 1992 M.KERN1 (Forwarded) Sub: C128/C64 mail-order, magazine sources This topic is for informaton regarding existing mail-order firms and magazines that support the C= 8-bit machines. This topic is also for the notification of which companies are no longer with us. 35 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 1 Fri May 15, 1992 M.KERN1 (Forwarded) Well, it looks like I'll be a new C=128 owner soon. So, I'm looking to see if there are some C= magazines still around. I've heard of RUN, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Also, what mail-order places support this machine for hardware? Thanks. Markus ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 2 Sat May 16, 1992 R.KNOP1 [Rob Knop] (Forwarded) Hi! Well, for magazines, there's always Twin Cities 128! You'll be sure to hear about that one around here. Subscription info is probably still on the BB somewhere, and if not, check Parsec's library. RUN magazine is still alive, such as is. It is a longstanding Commodore computer magazine, although it is getting thinner and thinner all the time; also, nowadays, more and more pages of each issue are devoted to the "RUN Product Catalog." If you're into GEOS, there's geoWorld, although I don't know if they are still publishing. There is also geoJournal, the newsletter of the GeoMetrix users group, although I haven't seen an issue of that in my subscription for several months; the last issue I got I think was in February, and THAT was last September's issue. Is Compute's Gazette still going, does anyone know? I canned it after they converted over to the new format of a few tens of pages embedded in a tremendous amount of info about plotz MS-DOS computers. There is Micro-Bytes, but I don't know a whole lot about that one - Paul, you can fill us in on that one. There is info about MB in the GEnie libraries somewhere as well. Mail Order places: well, there's Parsec! :) There are also a bunch of others that advertise in RUN. Some are better than others; I've heard varying things about some of them. See ya around! -Rob Knop ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 3 Sat May 16, 1992 W.JOHNSON5 (Forwarded) Compute's Gazette shut down a couple of years ago. There was a rumor that Compute! was going to add a supplement to its main magazine for C= owners, but I haven't heard anything out of them lately. There is very little new being produced for C= machines; IBM has pretty much absorbed all the software developers into designing exclusively for IBM. If there is any life left in this little computer that could, it is in the few hackers still fascinates with the possibilities of the 8-bit world. I expect - hope - some programs will start coming out using CMD's devices, fully exploiting the possibilities of DECENT disk drives and Ram Expansion, which C= woefully failed at. They are off selling their new CDTV system, which has all the possibilities and marketing skill of their ever-so-popular Plus 4 line of computers... ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 4 Sat May 16, 1992 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] (Forwarded) There is a magazine published by a Jack Vander White called C64 alive, which I believe is $20 for 5 issues/year. And what about Midnite Gazette? Is that for 8 bit machines. For mail order, don't forget Tenex. I just got a catalog from them last week. The do a lot of Amiga business now, but they have a lot of 128 software, and 64 too, at greatly discounted prices. ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 5 Sat May 16, 1992 PAUL-MB (Forwarded) Gazette is still alive (sort of :) in COMPUTE. They devote about 30 or so pages to the 64/128, including type-ins, but you might want something else. Like Micro-Bytes! <g> Seriously, though, for all the info you need to know about Micro-Bytes, read category 15, topic 3. That's our topic here in the FlagShip. In addition, we have a few info files in the Libraries...do a search for "Micro-Bytes" or PAUL-MB. :) - Paul ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 6 Sat May 16, 1992 HOWIE-CBM (Forwarded) Compute's Gazette continues today as a 40 page supplement in the Compute magazine, devoted to the 64 and 128, And you might add to the list of general CBM mail order sources: Briwall, Software Support International, and Computer Direct. And then of course there are all the many author supported software publishing companies that handle their product direct, and last but by no means least, today's premier hardware supporter for the 64 and 128, Creative Micro Designs (CMD). And, for those of us who continue to say └boot' while a CP/M disk is in unit #8, there are several User Group supported newsletters. One of the better ones comes from the Connecticut FOG, and is called └8 Bits and Change', and usually has many terrific general tips, as well as those specific to the C128. And, I quess also the many local FOG affiliates. I'm Treasurer of NYOUG, which used to be a FOG affiliate, but is now independent. Well, it is technicaly an underling of NYACC, and mostly has Osborne users, but we also have a steadfast showing of C128 fans. In fact, we use a C128 to demo the latest CP/M programs at our meetings. oh! Did I also mention GEnie support in the FlagShip RoundTable? :) Howie ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 7 Sat May 16, 1992 M.KERN1 (Forwarded) Looks like I found a great place for my new hobby. :) I'm glad there are still so many sources around for the 8bit CBM machines. I will go and try to find RUN, and I'll definately look up Micro Bytes. I saw a COMPUTE! the other day, but could not find any CBM info in it. Right now, I'm looking for the source that puts out a drive calibration kit for the 1571. The used unit I'm buying has a mis-aligned drive. Markus ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 8 Sat May 16, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] (Forwarded) The status of both geoJournal and geoWorld is up in the air right now. Information about TC128 can be found in Cat#16. RUN magazine is tough to find, usually only sold at a few select stores. RUN's # 1-800-343-0728 Concerning the person's comment about new software development. There is new software all the time, finding it and information on it is the tough part! Also, most of the established software is so good there is no need for new software. You would have to go some distance to better programs such as Paperclip III, Geos, Fontmaster, the TimeWorks series, etc. We could use some more good games though :) ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 9 Sat May 16, 1992 M.KERN1 (Forwarded) Hey, I'm all for writing a string of shareware games. How do people feel about text adventures? Well, language AI is my specialty, so you do what you do best, right? Well, back to the topic, I found RUN magazine, and was very joyful. For right smack in the middle was an add for the drive calibration kit I was looking for. So now I can get my 1571 running. Just in case someone else needs this : 1541/1571 drive alignment software $25 from Briwall 1-800-766-5757 Markus ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 10 Sat May 16, 1992 PAUL-MB (Forwarded) I enjoy text adventures, and they've been non-existant lately. :) -Paul ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 11 Wed Jun 17, 1992 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 22:58 EDT I saw a guy on FIDO yesterday lookin for US distributors for a European magazine called C64DriveLight or something like that. Apparently he is the U.S. middleman. Couldn't pursue it w/questions cuz it is a commercial venture apparently, and that is kind of a no-no out on FIDO. >>sigh<< Whatcha think JBEE. Hear any about this? ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 12 Thu Jun 18, 1992 C128.JBEE [* Sysop *] at 04:24 EDT Someone did pass the message along to me, I am going to take a look. ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 13 Sun Sep 20, 1992 J.REHBERG at 12:59 EDT Markus Also advertized in RUN, is LOADSTAR,a disk oriented magazine for the 64, monthly on two disk, or 128 quarterly. Personally, I get the 128 issues through our User Group at a special rate. I think it was about $25.00 per year. They offer back issues for $12.00 to $15.00, also they offer back issues of a mag. called UPTIME, which I have not tried yet. I must say I look forward to getting them as there is a good veriaty of programs each issue plus ? & A letters and some editorial comments. I bought my 128 used too so I know how difficult it is to find support. Hope this helps a little. Good luck, Joyce, from Mansfield, Ohio ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 14 Sat Nov 21, 1992 J.FEIGLESON at 23:50 EST I bought Uptime at the news stand afew years ago (3). It is a good product though loadstar is mch better. 64Alive is still going and I heard a little about 64 light or what ever on another pay online service that begins with a "D". D/L the LoadStar Demos online here and see for your self. JOHN Feigleson (HIPPO) ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 15 Sun Nov 22, 1992 CBM-ED [e.g.bell] at 06:09 EST I believe the 'LightDisk' or whatever it was called is now out of business. American distribution was to be done through the publisher of 64Alive, Jack VanderWhite. I understand also there is to be a 128Alive next year. Don't forget TC128 or MicroBytes either. ------------ Category 1, Topic 9 Message 16 Sun Nov 22, 1992 PAUL-MB at 14:12 EST You tell 'em, Ed. :) Seriously, the list in the December 92 Gazette was about the most complete publication list I've seen so far. Might want to check that out if you're interested in subscriptions and references. Paul ------------ Topic 10 Fri Feb 05, 1993 G.GOWEN1 (Forwarded) Sub: Break Key on 128 Trouble with break key on genie 4 message(s) total. ************ ------------ Category 1, Topic 10 Message 1 Fri Feb 05, 1993 G.GOWEN1 (Forwarded) HELP! I have 1 128 a 128 and use pro128 term v16.1 and cannot seem to get a break key of any type to work and as a result have blown many dollars signing off and on and trying to be able to "break" and messages.Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. ------------ Category 1, Topic 10 Message 2 Sat Feb 06, 1993 HOWIE-CBM (Forwarded) Hi! If you enter a SET at any main GEnie prompt, you will see sets of menus that will allow you to set your Break Key to whatever it is you may feel most comfortable sending. Howie ------------ Category 1, Topic 10 Message 3 Sat Feb 06, 1993 YLR.ROSE [RTC Queen] (Forwarded) G.Gowen.. do you have a 128 book that shows ASCII characters and their corresponding codes? Most of GEnieites use the Cntrl-C for a break. You can automatically set your codes very quickly and for about 5 cents worth of time by going to M110;5. That will set all your codes for you, then when its finished.. go to *SETTINGS, and reset your page scroll to 24 or whatever you like instead of Zero.. Hugs ------------ Category 1, Topic 10 Message 4 Sat Feb 06, 1993 C128.JBEE (Forwarded) As mentioned in another topic (Geos?) if the term you are using won't send a true break you can always define a key like the "@" key as a break character and whenever GEnie is sent it, even in a e-mail Tbatch GEnie will acknowledge the break. One of my older terms (Sixth Sense 128) never worked correctly sending breaks and this is the method I used :) ------------