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From: SCOTT RALEY Number: 7370
To: TIM HELTON Date: 11/14/93 5:57p
Subj: *** Shareware CD-Titles Refer: NONE
Read: 11/18/93 3:34p Private: No
Please send me one.
___
X MegaMail 2.10 #0:
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 7371
To: DOUGLAS BELL Date: 11/15/93 5:18p
Subj: Re: sb pro or sb 16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DB> And the price $220 is pretty decent considering what all ya get ..
DB> I do like the GUS simply for the way it is set up .. But I'd like to see
DB> it with a bit more RAM, and good stable SB/etc support ..
Sure, I'd like to see more RAM, too. I've even heard that they're working on
using extended memory to store patches. As for support, it's growing for the
GUS. Are you sure the Orchid SoundWave 32 support General MIDI and SB Fx at
the same time? If so, would you care to expain how this is done? And would
you like to expain why it doesn't say so on the box?
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7372
To: JEFF WEISS @ 910/528 Date: 11/08/93 9:42p
Subj: *Custom CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> We will transfer up to 650 megabytes of data from your tape/removable
> media to one CD-ROM.
> SysOps get a $25 discount.
> CALL for a FREE writable CD-ROM primer.
> Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc.
> 650 Cooke Street, #3
> P.O. Box 4402
> Waterbury, CT 06704-0402
> (203) 759-0574 voice
> (203) 759-0553 fax
Jeff,
We are presently working on a project that involves publishing a disc for
resale. Any information on master discs, and multiple copies, would be
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From: SIMON TAN Number: 7373
To: LOONG CHUNG Date: 11/14/93 12:02a
Subj: Cardinal Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Well, I'd like to say that the Cardinal is a GREAT card (I not in a
mood for arguments as many might disagree). Why? Firstly, I've got no problems
whatsoever when using it for games (actually, haven't come across any yet),
which is the most important thing. It is very easy to install, no jumpers, etc.
and what's more important, it has an Analog Devices Digital Signal Processor
chip, which is a standard one (even Melbourne Uni uses it) unlike the other
boards which uses proprietary DSP chips (you should know the implications of
getting proprietary stuff).
One more thing is that I got mine brand new dirt cheap & I mean DIRT
CHEAP!! I'm working with a computer store & I test out new products so I got
that card (the SCSI version) for... sorry, I really can't tell you. One
disadvantage though is that there is only a SONY AT-Bus interface, so other
types of CD-Rom won't fit. There's a new version that can accept other makes
coming out soon but I don't know when. I'm using a NEC 84-1 which is SCSI-2
(the SCSI version actually takes SCSI-2 devices) so there's no problem there if
you're willing to spend more on a better CD-Rom device.
All I can say is that I've no regrets whatsoever and at 48KHz, the
recording is superb. (CD audio is at 44.1 KHz) I'm very, very happy with the
card but I'm not ready to guarantee that you will be too. But at a market price
lower that other cards, it's a real bargain. But do check out the others. If
you'd like to know more about any multimedia stuff (I'm in charge at the place
I'm working, so I dare say I know quite a bit), you can drop me a line. But for
prices, I'll have to post a PRIVATE message and I don't know how to do it on
this board!! Anyway, I'll be glad to help you. So, do drop me a line.
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From: PAUL SANDERS Number: 7374
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/13/93 7:15a
Subj: Discount CD-ROM Software Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hi Mike,
PS>KL>-> Night Owl's 10........$55.00
PS>KL>Is that discount? You got to be kidding..
PS>MS>Check the ad a little closer. It's in Australian dollars. Look
PS>OK, I Looked, I Leaped (and it is still expensive in Oz dollars :-)
MS>Just curious, what is the exchange rate now??
Hmmmm, floating around .67cents in the $ last time I looked.....
cya later,
Paul.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7375
To: JOEL DUMAS Date: 11/14/93 10:29a
Subj: Re: Cd care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JD> TP>Toothpaste??
JD> AS> Can be used effectively to eliminate smaller scratches from
JD> AS> cdrom disks.
JD>How do you do it?
Rub it on the scratch with your finger, then wash it off.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7376
To: CHET HART Date: 11/14/93 10:32a
Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CH>Unfortunately you missed the point. Even if Windows 4 (aka Chicago)
CH>DOS uses only as a kernal it will still be DOS first then Windows as
CH>DOS a shell. is needed to maintain backward compatablility with many
CH>of the current Windows 3.0 and DOS applications that some people will
CH>use.
Isn't Chicago going to be a true bootable OS, (unlike the current
windoze).
CH>Also Microsoft will still be issuing a new version called DOS7.
Dos needs a MASSIVE overhaul, it is hopeless. Even the Amiga has a
better OS.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7377
To: HENRY PAUL Date: 11/14/93 10:42a
Subj: Re: GUS, Yea Right Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
HP>Yes, RAM is MUCH better! You can add new patches or replace BAD
HP>ones... ROM kinda says, "tough, you bought me, now you're stuck." or
HP>something to that effect....
HP>When I do upgrade, it looks like I'll get me a GUS.
Yes RAM is MUCH better... A ROM based wavetable card, is like having a
Laser printer with fixed built in fonts, but cannot use any truetype
fonts etc.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7378
To: CALVIN CHAN Date: 11/14/93 10:48a
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CC>Thanks for the info. I perfer the GUS a little bit more since I've
CC>already got a SB. So, compatability isn't a problem. BTW, do you
CC>know anyone who has SUCCESSFULLY connected a CD Rom to the GUS?
I have a CDrom and a GUS, what do you wish to know?
I would recommend that you get the Panasonic double speed drive with the
controller card. Then all you need to do is to have an Audio cable to
connect to the GUS.
Easy.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7379
To: PAUL MERKIN Date: 11/14/93 10:56a
Subj: Re: GUS, Yea Right Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PM>I don' understand what is so good about the GUS... it says on the
PM>box that it can only sample at 44.1 khz at 8 bit resolution. Does
PM>the thing have even ONE DAC or is it limited to its wavetable sounds
PM>for everything? MIDI isn't everything.... In fact it's not what
When you hear wavetable MIDI you will realise why it is so important.
Basically, it raises the standard of music, to the standard that we
already get in the digital samples. This is because the music is
actually generated by samples of each and every instrument. Thus
Wavetable sounds actually use the DAC.
PM>the makes entertainment software fun, it's digital sound samples
PM>the that are used, which REQUIRE a DAC SOMEWHERE whether GUS has an
PM>ASIC or what.... (in any event, only 8 bit)
I have good news for you. The GUS can play back *32* simultaneous 16 bit
44.1 kHz digital sound samples, with no CPU slowdown.
The SB can play back one 8 bit sample. The SBpro 2, and the SB16 can
play 2 16bit samples.
The GUS has a superb 16 bit DAC, and onboard sample mixing hardware,
which frees up the CPU.
That is what's so good about the GUS.
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 7380
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 7:37p
Subj: CD-DISCounts Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CD-DISCounts has added the following CD's to catalogue.
Pier III $46 (Sysops price $43)
Day of the Tentacle $79
Groliers Encyc. 93 (Win/MPC) $78 (This price is not a typo)
Beauty and the Beast $36 (by request)
Sleeping Beauty (OEM) $36 (by request)
All expected in stock in under a week.
NOTE: The next shipment of Return to Zork (first sold out in 1 day) is due to
arrive in the same shipment so get in early. New catalogues available on-line.
CD-DISCounts P.O. Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 7381
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 8:29p
Subj: CD-DISCounts Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Mantis Expermental Fighter - Simulation from MicroProse $48
Night Owl 10 $43 (sysop $39)
The 7th Guest (OEM) $59
Mad Dog McCree - $2 a go in the arcade - live video western $59
Dinosaur Adventure - live video $39
Call and ask for a catalogue or pick one up from the CD-DISCounts file area on
our BBS. Sysops can freq the magic file CDCAT. Or we can fax it to you.
CD-DISCounts P.O. Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7382
To: KEN HEBER Date: 11/15/93 8:14p
Subj: Sb 16 Asp Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Ken!
On 11-12-93 Ken Heber wrote to Rowan Evans...
KH> I think I remember you saying you had the SB 16 ASP. If so,
KH> could you tell me if the CD Rom interface is identical with
KH> the SB Pro and what you think of the SB 16 ASP.
Yep! The CD-ROM interface is *IDENTICAL* I have a mate running a
CR562b off his SB Pro 1, while I run mine off my SB 16 ASP!
Personally I like the SB 16 ASP.... Its not the "bee's knees" sound card
as you may have seen by the number of disparaging GUS owners in the echo,
but it provides me with 16-bit sound at what I consider to be a reasonable
price....
If I were looking for another, however, the current price of the SB Pro 2
makes it an attractive card pricewise......
Cheers!
o
/U\
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7383
To: MIKE AVILA Date: 11/15/93 8:22p
Subj: 386MAX, DOS 6.0 MultiBoo Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Mike!
On 11-11-93 Mike Avila wrote to Rowan Evans...
MA> -> Well I have an AMI Series 39 Baby Voyager with one of the AMI
MA> -> Hi-Flex BIOSes... QEMM is using DOS-UP and STEALTH to grab as
MA>
MA> I have a Gateway 2000 486V33. It also has an AMI BIOS but it is dated
MA> 1988. I haven't figured that one out yet!
That's a tragedy.... The AMI BIOSes pre-1990 aren't their best! I'd say
its a case of Gateway being extremely *CHEAP* unless they have the OEM
source code and have rolled their own mods in whilst sticking with
the original AMI written date......
MA> My main goal is to get the CD-ROM drive working again. I can't use it
MA> at all in DOS.
OK, here's the *BARE* lines that should get you back up in DOS :-
CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\SB16\DRV\SBCD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220 /T:1
(You may need to adjust /P:220 if you have changed your Sound Cards
address, or need /SBP:220 if you use the CDMKExx.SYS driver, or
use port address 300 if you use the 8-bit paddle card....)
AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\SB16\DRV\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /V /M:20
MA> That has got to be my main priority. If I can get
MA> that to work I can use a memory testing program to reset things so the
MA> larger programs are loaded first.
Try the above lines......
MA> If I can't get 386MAX to work, as I suspect will happen, I'll either
MA> strip that waste of code out and use only DOS or go to QEMM.
386Max came to me with MS C/C++ 7.0.... The moment I had the QDPMI driver
for QEMM, 386Max went into the shelfware basket!
Hope this helps!
o
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From: ROB CONROY Number: 7384
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 11/14/93 10:19p
Subj: CR562B + SB16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Blargled ? That's a new one on me.
Anyhow, thanks very much for your info. I was already informed by another user
that I can use the CDMKE.SYS driver I have with a /sbp= parameter rather than a
/p= parameter to make it work.
Cheers.
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From: ROB CONROY Number: 7385
To: MICHAEL BISHOP Date: 11/14/93 10:24p
Subj: CR562B + SB16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Howdy Mike,
I'm suprised that you didn't get a copy of the CDMKE.SYS driver 'cause I
thought it was supplied with all CR562b units.
Anyhow, I think it's a public use thing, so I guess it's okay to get a copy to
you. I must admit to being new to this BBS thing though - how do I get a copy
to you ? Shall I just post it to you on disk in the mail, or upload it to a
BBS somewhere where you can pull it off again (bearing in mind that I'm in
Adelaide and am too stingy to call a NSW number.
Please, let me know your suggestions.
Catch ya later.
- Rob
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From: ROD SPEED Number: 7386
To: DON BOSMAN Date: 11/15/93 7:07a
Subj: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BW> Thanks for the report. It's hard to believe that they did not check
BW> all the files before putting the disk together.. I thought Night Owl
BW> was reliable!
BW> BTW, I just ran both ScanV108 & F-Prot against it, and neither one
BW> could fin anything, however I removed it from access on my system
BW> anyway.
BW> If you run across any more, please notify!
KL> Will do, I didn't found it myself at the first time. The guy that I
KL> bought the cd's told me, they thought I'd kill him if I found if
KL> myself.
KL> I hope not anymore; but if it is version 11 no one going to buy it
KL> anymore.
DB> Please educate me. I don't understand the attitude above. Night Owl
DB> and PC-SIG and Pier, and all the other shareware CD's are
DB> compilations of files from a variety of sources. If the compilers of
DB> these discs use due diligence in checking the files with current
DB> virus scanners why should they be responsible for something the
DB> current crop of scanners didn't catch?
DB> I have a copy of NO 10 and nowhere on the disc or package do I see a
DB> statement claiming virus free status.
DB> You stated that you didn't catch the virus the first time you scanned
DB> the disc. Was that carelessness or an outdated scanner or improper
DB> technique? The file infected with the Butterfly virus is PKlited,
DB> inside an archive and it renames another file. Unless the files are
DB> taken apart, it is difficult to discover. Those who choose to author
DB> these bastards are getting very clever. Some are specifically
DB> targeting the scanners themselves. It behoves every user to take
DB> some responsibility to check their system and files they use.
DB> I don't hold Night Owl harmless, they make a statement on the license
DB> that may come back to haunt them. I am trying, elsewhere, to get a
DB> response to my question about that. But I don't understand why
DB> people who hang out in this echo would get so upset by a virus
DB> showing up in a shareware collection. It was bound to happen sooner
DB> or later. Several authors have up loaded programs to distribution
DB> sites with virri in them. One would think the author would know
DB> enough about their own work to avoid such a situation, but it has
DB> happened.
DB> I welcome any and all explanations and reasons for people who disagree
DB> with me. As I said, I don't understand the other side of the
DB> argument. Thanks.
I think its just human nature myself. Some people want to be able to
demand perfection when its just not possible. There is no answer, as you
say, if the authors themselves can get caught at times, and the clearly
can, then no distribution system can ever be perfect. Its clearly not
even possible to get the files only from the authors themselves and
ensure absolute safety. Perfection in virus checking just isnt possible
and people just have to realise that an keep checking themselves as
well.
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From: GEOFF HOWSE Number: 7387
To: CHRIS BRITTAIN Date: 11/13/93 5:54p
Subj: Re: Amiga CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CB>I'm using it with an Amiga 3000, using the Xetec CDx file system, whic
CB>able to read ISO 9660, High-Sierra, and Mac HFS. It has an emulation
CB>that allows you to make use of many CDTV discs, and it also has a CD R
CB>program that allows you to play CDDA (music CDs), and pops up a window
CB>picture of the front panel of a CD player that lets you select tracks
CB>etc. just like a real CD player :-)
Hi Chris
Is the Xetec CDx software only for the Amiga or is a PC version available.
I have been looking for a prog to play a Mac CD on my PC. Will this work?
Any replies welcome.
Thanx
GH
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7388
To: DANIEL PRINCE Date: 11/15/93 9:43p
Subj: Re: 2X 3X 4X Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-10-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Daniel Prince
said to Leslie Rhorer:-
DP> LR> Well if the drive spins fast enough to disintegrate the
DP> LR> CD-ROM, it won't be worth much. In practice, vibration and other
DP> LR> stresses will become too great once the disk spins much faster th
DP> LR> 4000RPM.
DP>
DP>So what does 4000 RPM translate into? Would that be 4X, 5X, 10X
DP>20X? I have been told that CDROMs (and CDs) have a constant
DP>angular velocity so that they would spin fastest (RPM) when they
DP>are reading the first part of the disc.
Cdroms begin from the centre, so would presumably be spinning at their
SLOWEST when starting to read data...
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7389
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/15/93 10:21p
Subj: 2X 3X 4X Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
On 11-12-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Mike Shannon
said to Brice Fleckenstein:-
MS>BF> The only such absolute limit would be how fast a CD can be spun
MS>before centrifical force starts delaminating it....
MS>
MS>Geez, before you know it, we'll be putting tachometers on the drives t
MS>make sure we don't "redline" the suckers. 8)
I drilled my disk full of holes, and it spins faster than anyone's,
and now I got fairy lights all over the room too! <g>
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7390
To: ZAK SHERWOOD Date: 11/15/93 10:21p
Subj: 7Th Guest 'Clicking' Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-14-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Zak Sherwood
said to All:-
ZS>My friend has a 486/VL with a SB16ASP sound card and a 305K CDROM.
ZS>Everything seems to work quite well, except during speech in T7G -
ZS>as soon as someone starts speaking, we start hearing these annoying
ZS>clicks all through it. The CDROM light flashes at about the same time
ZS>about once a second, so we think it has something to do with the CDROM
ZS>reading.
Turn down the volume a little, and the clicking disappears
(on my system)
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From: MATTHEW PIENING Number: 7391
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 1:44p
Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi ppls,...
I am planning on buying a CD-ROM drive...I have a few questions first that
hopefully you ppl could answer.... :
(1) How much should I pay for a CD-ROM drive brand new.
(2) " " " " " " " " " second hand.
(3) What speeds would be acceptable.
(4) Does anyone have one for sale.
(5) What kind of sound card would be perfect for the job.
(6) How much should I pay for a good sound card brand new
(7) " " " " " " " " " " second hand.
(8) Does anyone have a sound card for sale.
If you can help me...please leave me some mail...thanx
Matthew Piening.....
P.S. I need a S/B pro or S/B 16 -- cheap..if anyone can help mail me!!
Thanx..
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From: BRENDAN CARMEL Number: 7392
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/14/93 4:23p
Subj: CDROM for Gravis Ultrasou Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
THanks for your note.. I have tried the MegaEm - seems to work well...
There IS a GUS support board here 'PARANOIMIA' is its name. But I have not been
too happy with them.... they insist on an upload/download ratio.. but I only
use their board to get GUS updates and don't have files to upload.. so I'm in a
catch 22 situation!!
Thus I can log on to Paranoimia, but not download the loads of GUS patch files
etc... I've menntioned this to their sysop, but he says 'that is our policy'
(the ratio), since they are a 'private board' and not tied to GUS....
Perhaps Gravis should consider finding a more supportive BBS for their updates
in Australia!! (Or maybe this may spur 'Paranoimia' into action!!!
Thanks for your interset... let me know your thoughts....
PS I am after a GUS patch for SYNDICATE.... can't seem to get the sound working
properly....
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From: JOEL DUMAS Number: 7393
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/16/93 1:58a
Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Tony Stott to Joel Dumas <=-
TS> Toothpaste is a very mild cutting and polishing compound, containing
TS> fine particles which can assist with polishing scratches out of
TS> plastic or even metal.
TS> Use a VERY soft cloth, and simply rub the scratch with the cloth
TS> dipped in toothpaste. It DOES work, and I have used the technique to
TS> polish scratches out of a watchface very sccessfully.
Thanks for the info.
Cheers,
Joel
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From: ALAN WORTHEY Number: 7394
To: X Date: 11/15/93 8:13p
Subj: Sound Blaster Pro II Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can someone please help.
I have a Sound Blaster Pro II card, amd Where in the World is Carmen San Diego.
I select a travel destination, and the moment the plane sound is finished, I
cannot do any more, as the computer locks up.
Thanks in advance,
Alan Worthey
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From: CHUCK GREEN Number: 7395
To: BOB HAY Date: 11/16/93 4:08a
Subj: PC VS. MAC Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BH> Makes me wonder why all the schools are buying Macs with CD-ROMs???
Three reasons:
(1) Apple has courted the education establishment for years while IBM
bungled and dithered. Clone manufacturers didn't have the resources to
adaquately sell their machines on a large scale to schools. As a result
our schools are loaded with Apple/Mac apologists.
(2) Macs are easier to set up and operate (from a teacher's perspective)
than a PC. Teachers generally don't have the time or energy to tinker
with often incompatible hardware and software that we have all grown
accustomed to in the PC world.
(3) For many of the people making purchasing decisions in public
education in this country, money is no object -- at least in terms we
mortals normally deal in. In other words, a drive that might go for
$200 for the PC and $300 for the Mac have virtually the same price in
the eyes of purchasers.
Of course other factors come into play here: cronyism, graft,
corruption, etc., but as a good American, I'll pretend they don't affect
purchasing decisions made by our public education functionaries.
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From: DON SLATTERY Number: 7396
To: TIM HELTON Date: 11/15/93 7:29p
Subj: LET'S SEE.... Refer: NONE
Read: 11/18/93 3:34p Private: No
listen, tim...I think you should start doing your job. I've had it with
guys like you telling me to stuff it. Why don't you read some of the
garbage that has been sent to me. Are you telling these other people
to "Put a lid on it?" I think not. I'll stop when everyone else does. I
didn't ask for any of this and I refuse to take it. Everyone seems to
have taken it upon themselves to hassle me. How come it took you guys so
long? You can reference the letter I sent to Bob McGrath.
Have a nice day.
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From: GENE EHRICH Number: 7397
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 5:02p
Subj: Pas 16 midi driver needed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a 486 Multimedia PC with a Texel drive and a Pro Audio Spectrum 16 Sound
Card. I have just gotten the new MS Bookshelf and when I try to play the sound
it gives me the following error message.
There are no MIDI devices installed on the system. Use the drivers option in
the control panel to install the driver.
When I go to the panel I do not find the PAS 16 listed and trying each of the
others gets an error.
HELP!!!!!!!
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From: GENE EHRICH Number: 7398
To: JEFF JENKINS Date: 11/15/93 5:15p
Subj: Cd for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JJ>Carmen Sandiego 20.00
JJ>includes shipping...
Does Carmen come with the big book or is it just the disk?
If so I'll offer you $15 including shipping.
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From: GENE EHRICH Number: 7399
To: JOHN BULLINGTON Date: 11/15/93 5:16p
Subj: For sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JB>I don't know if this is the right echo or not, but I have an
JB>extra copy of comptons multimedia Cd on disk completely sealed
JB>in package. I'd be willing to let it go for any reasonable
JB>offer.
Is $15 a reasonable offer?
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From: GENE EHRICH Number: 7400
To: BRUCE MACDONALD Date: 11/15/93 5:16p
Subj: Wanted cd-roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BM> Does anybody out there sell any really cheap cd rom titles!! I
BM>have just purchased a cd rom drive and want to abtaion a few cd
BM>games but have been debating with my self whether to purchase
BM>cd's from a mail order business or to ask around for used cd's???
CD-ROMS for Sale
Q&A 4.0 from Symantec .......................... $39 Romware Vol 2 No 2
Windows ..................... $10 CD-ROM Premier
................................. $14 Time Almanac 1990
.............................. $19 Toolworks US Atlas and Automap
................. $24 Toolworks World Atlas .......................... $24
Novell Network Support Encyclopedia ............ $69 PC Sig Library 8th
edition ..................... $10 PC Sig Library 9th edition
..................... $12 Made in the USA - Fourth edition ...............
$19
Plus shipping - $2.90 for up to five disks
free if you order more than five
Gene Ehrich P.O. Box 209 Marlton NJ 08053-0209
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From: DAVID DOYLE Number: 7401
To: VIC ALMEIDA Date: 11/15/93 7:00a
Subj: Re: Panasonic IDE Drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> It sounds like the person tried plugging in a Panasonic CD ROM into a
-> IDE HD Controller and then relized that the doc's ment a proprietary
-> controller and not the HD Controller.
That may also be the prob...
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From: CHET HART Number: 7402
To: ROY FUNG Date: 11/15/93 8:09a
Subj: NEC 74-1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RF>Here are the error messages I get on bootup:
RF> For T128/T228 host adapter <-- The card has T130 on it.
RF> Warning: No SCSI host adapter detected -- Do I have old software?
RF> No TSLCD functions in use
RF>The relevant autoexec and config lines are:
RF> c:\cdmenu\mscdex /d:neccd /L:F /M:10
RF> Device=c:\cdmenu\neccdr.sys /d:neccd
RF>My system is using Dos 5.0 and the readme file on the NEC software
RF>states that the version of mscdex WILL work with dos 5.0. On the SCSI
RF>adapter should there be chips in U4 and U6? My card has empty sockets
RF>here. My soundblaster is using IRQ 7 so I have 5 selected on the SCSI
RF>adapter.
RF>What's the purpose of the /d:neccd in each of the lines above?
First I can't help you about the settings on the back of the reader
itself as I'm using a CDR-25 which uses the same host adaptor. Forget
the MSCDEX that came with your reader and use the one that came with DOS
5.0 which is in your DOS directory. I notice you didn't indicate the
loading of MA13B.SYS, if this file is not loaded then the host adaptor
may not be able to manage the SCSI interface operations which may cause
the problem you indicated.
I am including portions of my AUTOEXEC and CONFIG files.
==========
*** AUTOEXEC.BAT
LOADHIGH c:\dos\mscdex /d:neccd /m:10
SET blaster=a220 i7 d1 t1
(note that the soundblaster I use is on the same IRQ, make sure
this SET command is used in your system otherwise the blaster calls
may interfere with CD reader operation)
*** CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=c:\scsi\ma13b.sys
DEVICE=c:\scsi\neccdr.sys /d:neccd
(unfortunately MA13B and NECCDR will not load into high memory as
does MSCDEX)
==========
If you would like a copy of the SCSI interface manual I have please send
me your address and I will make copies of it. I'll need a check for
$3.40 to cover postage and copy costs.
I hope the info I've given you the answers you need.
73, Chet
* OLX 2.2 * It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a
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From: CHET HART Number: 7403
To: TOM ADCOCK Date: 11/15/93 8:09a
Subj: UH.. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TA>I just upgraded from DOS 5.0 to 6.2 and now I can't access drive D
TA>(cd ROM drive). When I log to D using the file manager, I can't
TA>even get a directory, it shows no files. But, I can get a directory
TA>from D when in dos. I can also use Dos based Cdrom games(7th Guest to
I upgraded from DOS 5 to 6 with 2 hard drives and CD-ROM without a
problem. I'd suggest that you first try reinstalling Windows and then
look at your AUTOEXEC and CONFIG files to make sure the necessary files
are where the configuration files say there are supposed to be.
During the upgrade to DOS 6.x some changes are made by DOS to the
WIN.INI file and this might be where your having a problem.
Hope I helped,
Chet
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From: YOSHIKATU FUKUMOTO Number: 7404
To: DAVID FITCHES Date: 11/12/93 8:28p
Subj: Cd-Rom Games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DF> stereo unit..[Grin!] I love my gravis, and it loves me! I
DF> know, coz I just told
Sorry, butting into your chatting...
Do you think Gravis is the best ? It gives us wonderful sound
much than SB and PAS,right?
I'm thinking which is better Gravis or PAS.
yoppe
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From: STEVE RUDOLPH Number: 7405
To: RODOLPHO VAS Date: 11/11/93 10:48p
Subj: English Speaking CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BF>> Ohhh! I'd like informations about a good CD that
BF>> teaches english language, but not for beginners !
BF>Learn to Speak English sounds promising, from the descriptions I have seen o
BF>it....
Currently I am working on a program to do that. I am an English teacher
and have seen a number of such programs. Unsatisfied with what I have
seen, I am now making my own. It will probably take me 6-8 months to
complete. If you would like to keep in touch with me, write me at the
address below.
The program will cover supra-segmental features such as sentence stress
and intonation-- critical problems that are often overlooked.
After Dec. 18:
1144 Sector 19
Faridabad, Haryana
India 121002
91-11-827-5547
Before Dec. 18:
1-8-48-402 Horinouchi
Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Japan 166
tel: 81-3-5378-6849
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From: GREGG MOORE Number: 7406
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 1:10p
Subj: Toshiba XM-5100A Mech Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can someone tell what mechanism is used in the Toshiba XM-5100A CD ROM
unit?
Also, does anyone know what driver is needed to get the above to work with
a Mac?
Thanks in advance.
* Freddie 1.2.5 *
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From: KEVIN SULLIVAN Number: 7407
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/15/93 12:15a
Subj: Help help on T7G Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GD>I have beaten stauf's painting. How or what do i need to do to see the
GD>ending sequence? Later
Go upstairs, find the one door down the hallway from the bathroom,
the one across the man's room with the lab access & potted plant to the
music room, solve the knives on the doorknocker, up to the attic and turn on
the lights in the house. There you go, meet Stauf and yourself in person.
* SPEED 1.20 * A Cork, A Cork, My Kingdom for a Cork
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From: DEBI STARBUCK Number: 7408
To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 11/11/93 11:46p
Subj: Re: Test Message Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Chris Conklin to All <=-
CC> This is a test message to see if mail is getting out of San Angelo,
CC> Tx
CC> Someone please reply from anywhere to see if this is working.....
CC>
CC> Thanks much for your assistance.....
Hello there Chris. My name is Debi Starbuck and I'm answering you
from Yokota AB Japan. As you can see, your test message has been
received here. I won't be here much longer. In 3 months we'll be
in Texas. How far is San Angelo from Lubbock? I know Texas is
pretty big, but will we be neighbors?
I noticed you posted in the CD ROM echo. Does your board carry
Asian Echo or the International Echo?
Later... Debi
P.S. I used to know someone here who went by the handle Crash
Conklin. Could you be him?? Just curious...
... Take my advice, I don't use it anyway.
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From: DEBI STARBUCK Number: 7409
To: BRIAN CURNOW Date: 11/12/93 12:09a
Subj: Re: Finish 7th Guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Brian Curnow to Tom Artusi <=-
TA> David, you mentioned in one of your posts that you have finished The 7th
TA> Guest. I have seen many poasts saying they finished the game, but have
TA> never seen any reference to the "lights in the dollhouse" puzzle that is
TA> in the "attic". I do mean the attic, not the second floor. I have been
TA> trying to solve that puzzle for four weeks without results.
BC> I think that puzzle is best attacked with brute force. I
Hello Brian (and Tom),
I don't know if you already solved the attic puzzle, but I just
finished T7G this week. I solved all except the microscope puzzle
(I would love a good solution to that one) and I think I have a
solution to the dollhouse puzzle.
You start at the bottom, click on window #1 and follow the numbers
in order. Some of the lights will click on automatically.
+----+----+----+----+
| | | 4 | 5 |
+----+----+----+----+
| | 2 | 3 | |
+----+----+----+----+
| | 1 | | |
+----+----+----+----+
+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| | 8 | 9 | | 15 | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| | 7 | 10 | 11 | 14 | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| 5 | 6 | | 12 | 13 | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| 4 | 3 | 2 | | | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| | | 1 | | | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| | 25 | 24 | | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| | 22 | 23 | | 11 | 12 | 7 | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| 20 | 21 | | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 5 |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | | 2 | 3 | 4 |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
| | | | | | 1 | | |
+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+----+
Sorry this is so long, Mr Moderators. Hope this helps. Debi
... Good times end too quickly. Bad times go on forever.
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From: DEXTER CHU Number: 7410
To: ALL Date: 11/03/93 11:44p
Subj: cd drive prob. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hello,
my cd-rom drive has a difficulty in reading one of my audio cd. the
disc works okay on a cd player. the drive plays the other cds without
any problem. is something wrong with my drive? the drive is a
pana-563. the drive and the disc are both new.
dexter
... Xpress Yourself!
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From: DIANE BURGE Number: 7411
To: DWAYNE DESCHAINE Date: 11/16/93 5:09p
Subj: not anough time Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
So how's it going sorry to page you at the last minute, I thought I had more
time left, I really want to reach you again and talk for long than last time,So
where are you from.I don't really want to ask questions over here but when we
talk I have plenty of questions to ask, about myself well I will tell you when
we ever get to talk, I'm on here every day at 8:00 to 9:00 pm so you can
reach me at those times.
Hope to here from you soon,your friend Diane
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From: CHUCK POWELL Number: 7412
To: ALL Date: 11/16/93 3:55p
Subj: MITSUMI CDROM AND OS/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
This has probably been asked nineteen times before but since I am looking
for it....here goes, Does anyone know of any OS/2 drivers for the good ole
standard bare bones Mitsumi drives? The current driver runs under Windows 3.1
and DOS but reports "Incorrect DOS Version" under OS/2 2.0 and 2.1. Any config
help and or information would be appreciated.
Chuck Powell
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From: RON GRIFFING Number: 7413
To: TOM ADCOCK Date: 11/11/93 3:07p
Subj: Re: UH.. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
: 108/50 155 220 255 260 159/10 396/1 3615/50 51
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 7414
To: ALL Date: 11/11/93 3:31a
Subj: Re: AUSTRALIAS CHEAPEST CDS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
/30 209/209 396/1 3615/50 108/220
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From: JEFF HUBERT Number: 7415
To: MARTIN ALBERT Date: 11/12/93 3:15p
Subj: Re: CD-AUDIO TO SB 16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Y: 108/205 220 230 235 240 245 255 260
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7416
To: TODD HUGHES Date: 11/12/93 12:05a
Subj: Re: CD-ROM FOR TRADE PERSONAL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
0 108/220
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7417
To: MICHAEL GREBERT Date: 11/12/93 10:12p
Subj: Re: X RATED CDS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
3615/50 51
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From: PAUL SMITH Number: 7418
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/15/93 7:01p
Subj: WARNING!! JASON AVARAM Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
> 407-862-2800
MS>The authorities in Altamonte Springs have been notified, but no word has
>been received yet as to their success in tracking these people down, so
>if you receive ANY suspicious calls from someone fitting this profile,
>CHECK IT OUT THOROUGHLY before shipping anything!!!!
MS>Mike Shannon
>Starvector Software
MS>---
> * SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball...
MS>--- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00
> * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/10
thank you for your impute on this users like you we really appreciate..
i will take your warning and never buy anything from him... Paul
* QMPro 1.51 * "Toto, I don't think we're in DOS anymore..."
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 7419
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 3:33p
Subj: Pier CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Where is the cheapest place to get the Pier-3 CD? I was going to get Night Owls
10, but now that I have seen the bad support and virus ridden files on it, I
decided no.
--- Ezycom V1.02
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From: STEVE KRAISLER Number: 7420
To: RUSTY ATKINS Date: 11/15/93 6:51p
Subj: blanket problem Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RA> *** Quoting Steve Kraisler to All dated 11-03-93 ***
> Ok. I'm in a bedroom and I trying to solve the
> blanket puzzle. It skips
> every 3 and 5. What is the key? Send me e-mail
> please so no one else
> gets tipped off.
RA> Huh!?!
The 7TH Guest. But I solved it.
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From: EDWARD FOSTER Number: 7421
To: WEE YUNG Date: 11/15/93 8:22a
Subj: Which is best? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Wee,
Thursday November 11 1993 11:11, Wee Yung wrote to Edward Foster:
EF> WY>> The Panasonic 562B is good choice. It is double spin and
EF> WY>> multisession CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin 300k/s 64k
EF> WY>> cache.Inter.$229
EF>> What kind of price do you have on the controller card for this unit? I'm
EF>> not interested in a sound card, but does the PAS16 hook up to
WY> The Panasonic is not SCSI and will need controller or SB to run it.
WY> The 562B with controller is $239
Ok, and how many will the controller allow to be configured to it, say 4 units?
What I'm getting at, is I have four Hitachi's now with a proprietary card, and
have reached the limit the card will allow...I want to get my hands on at least
4 more units, for a total of 8 online, and your price for the drive alone is a
good one, but whats the controllers limit?
WY> With controller the Panasonic would run with PAS16 card but if you
WY> want an CDROM to hook direct to the PAS16 then you need to buy Toshiba
I already been suited up for over a year now with the PAS16/Texel drive on my
childrens machine...Perfect mate/no troubles at all.
Edward Foster, " The Oasis BBs "
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From: EDWARD FOSTER Number: 7422
To: VIC ALMEIDA Date: 11/15/93 8:33a
Subj: Which is best? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Vic,
Friday November 12 1993 02:05, Vic Almeida wrote to Edward Foster:
EF>> What kind of price do you have on the controller card for this unit?
EF>> I'm not interested in a sound card, but does the PAS16 hook up to this
EF>> drive? I presently have on my BBs machine, 4 3500 Hitachi's which are
EF>> propriatary in nature and was wondering if I'd have a conflict if
EF>> going true SCSI as I believe this drive is.
VA> No. this drive is a propriatary AT BUS interface.
VA> either a panasonic controller card or the SoundWave Audio Card
VA> or one of the sound blaster cards that has the AT BUS Connector on it.
VA> I have one in a machine with an IDE Floppy HD controller and
VA> a Future Domain SCSI controller and the SoundWave Audio Card Controlling
VA> thye CD-ROM with no problems.
Thanks for info Vic. It is propriatary and thats what information I was after.
Edward Foster, " The Oasis BBs "
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From: ROBIN MIDGETT Number: 7423
To: DANNY TONG Date: 11/16/93 12:35a
Subj: Test message Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello from Nashville, Tennessee!
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From: LON LENTZ Number: 7424
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 12:00a
Subj: Hitachia.sys Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone have any experience running the Hitachia.sys driver? The
controller board that I have for my Hitachi 3500 drive has pin jumpers
for no IRQ or an IRQ of 3 or 5. However, there is no, as far as a I can tell,
way to set the IRQ when the driver is loaded in the config.sys. I can set
it to IRQ 5. However, MSD tells me that the IRQ is not being used. Any ideas?
... "Apook the Destroyer is the mind god of death." -- W.S. Burroughs
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7425
To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 11/15/93 3:04a
Subj: Re: gus, yea right Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Chris Zito to Andrew See <=-
CZ> I think EPIC Megagames is releasing this one. It is a SF2 / Mortal
CZ> Kombat clone. It uses a digital soundtrack, so any GUS user
CZ> will experience almost no slowdown. It supports SB, but who
CZ> knows if it'll crash under that?
I enjoy One Must Fall, though I wasn't aware EPIC Megagames was to be involved.
I haven't had any trouble with my SB 2.0 here on my end, though.
... Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7426
To: JACK HELSER Date: 11/15/93 3:04a
Subj: Re: mac files on pc cdrom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Jack Helser to Allen Dietz <=-
JH> Our BBS serves the Boeing Employees Computing Society membership (3000
JH> +/-), so we've got MS-DOS, WIndows, Atari, Amiga, CPM, online,
JH> and want to add Mac. Then all our Special Interest Groups will
JH> be served.
JH> -!- TMail v1.31.5
JH> ! Origin: BECS Central - Boeing Employees Computing Society (1:343/10)
The Garbo Disk is a good one, but I have a completely unrelated question.
Could you give out the number for BECS Central? I'm looking for Amiga and Atari
help for our area, and it runs pretty short around here. Thanks for your help,
Denni
... Blue Wave - World Tour - 1993
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.11
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7427
To: RONALD LEON Date: 11/15/93 3:04a
Subj: Re: mitsumi cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Ronald Leon to Phil Trevorrow <=-
RL> I work in a computer store and we sell about 25 Mitsumi drives per
RL> month and have done so since they hit the market. I'm still waiting for
RL> one to come back as defective.
RL> Ron in Tampa
RL> CIS:73163,124
RL> Prodigy: GHBF12B
RL> RIME: ->74
While I worked at a 'major software retailer' we had a terrible time keeping
Mitsumi drives in stock. We never had a single defective return either.
... RAM = Rarely Adequate Memory
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From: JOHN CARROLL Number: 7428
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 10:23p
Subj: Caddies! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
For Sale: Quan. 17 CD-ROM caddies. $3 each for Phillips and Sony
CD-ROM Players.
Call Florida 407-569-9411 or reply this echo.
Thanks! John Carroll
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From: HERB ZWIRN Number: 7429
To: WES MATTHEWS Date: 11/14/93 1:34p
Subj: Wanted cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
WM> I also need the following items:
WM> 40 Meg IDE Hard Drive possibly an IDE con.
WM> VGA moniter and Video Card
BRAND NEW HARD DRIVES
Maxtor 7060AT 65 megs, IDE
1/2 height, 15 ms access
RLL (2,7)
Still in sealed package.
Make offer, only 1 left!
Have an IBM 8513 VGA, .28 dp, also PVGA controller card w/Paradise chip, both
in excellent condition @ $250.00.
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* KMail 2.96k Maranatha - A Christian BBS (904) 353/3807 - USR/DS
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From: HERB ZWIRN Number: 7430
To: CHRIS SNYDER Date: 11/14/93 1:36p
Subj: Cd-rom catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CS>JL> If you are looking for great prices on the latest CD-Roms, give us a
CS>JL> call or post your address, and we will be glad to send you our
CS>JL> latest price list. We also have a 44 page catalog complete with
CS>Chris Snyder
CS>RR 4 Box 306
CS>West Frankfort, IL 62896
Herb Zwirn
35 Lake Julia Dr. No.
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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* KMail 2.96k Maranatha - A Christian BBS (904) 353/3807 - USR/DS
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From: HERB ZWIRN Number: 7431
To: ROY FUNG Date: 11/14/93 2:03p
Subj: Nec 74-1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RF>Does anyone have a booklet for the NEC 74-1? I need to find out how to
RF>set the dip switches on the SCSI host adapter. It's a model T130B.
Try Gene MacWilliams at 904-268-6644
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* KMail 2.96k Maranatha - A Christian BBS (904) 353/3807 - USR/DS
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7432
To: TONY D. BERRY Date: 11/15/93 10:23a
Subj: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hiya, actually it comprise of 4 days, i'm stuck on day 2, tell me where you are
dying at. It should be at egghead software everywhere if anyone else is
interested, around $50
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7433
To: ANDRE QUEREE Date: 11/15/93 10:27a
Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
T7G is do able if you try really hard. I just finished last week, and kinda
disappointed in the ending though.
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From: JOHN RUIZ Number: 7434
To: DANIEL TSUI Date: 11/15/93 3:01p
Subj: Night Owl #10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> > selection and
> > all went real good. No problem while working out of DOS
> > and
> > Problem within Windows. Do you have a solution, I have
DT>John, try using the "view files" icon and not clicking directly on the
>directory name. it appears to correct the problem. I believe there is a fix
DT>Daniel.
DT>--- FMail 0.94
> * Origin: Daniel's Domain * Brisbane, OZ * (3:640/297.10)
Daniel... From the great city of Seattle Washington thank you
for your reply. For my application I will keep on using the
DOS format while using Night Owl #10. What are you doing about
the virus that have been found within the Night Owl????
John Ruiz
* QMPro 1.51 * I Rather Be Shopping at "GROUPWARE" Tacoma Wa
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From: JOHN RUIZ Number: 7435
To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 11/15/93 3:07p
Subj: Night Owl #10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> JR> have. Also what about a giving me a idea what to use for a
> JR> viewer when on the install it request to select three viewers.
> JR> Thanks John Ruiz BTW your price of $20.00 for NIGHT OWL 10
> JR> is still the best withing the CD_ROM SALES. Thanks Again....
YD>I notice the same problem. Instead of double clicking on the area you want,
>click once then select the 'view file' button. This will give you the list
>files from the matching directory.
YD>Yves
YD>--- GoldED 2.41
> * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3)
Yves.... Hello to our friends to the north. Thanks for your
reply. Will continue to use the DOS format. I feel more con-
fortable while in that format, well for me anyway. Thanks
John Ruiz
* QMPro 1.51 * I Rather Be Shopping at "GROUPWARE" Tacoma Wa
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From: GEORGE DASWANI Number: 7436
To: GREG SIEVERS Date: 11/14/93 6:05p
Subj: Re: finish 7th guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GS>GD>Excuse me. How do I get to this puzzle. I have beaten stauf's painting
>GD>and though that was the last puzzle. How do I get to this Lights i the
>GD>Dollhouse puzzle in the attic. I never got to the attic. Bye.
GS> Have you solved the microscope game,I could'nt get to the attic
> until that was solved also.Hope that might help.
> Greg S
Just use the clue book. You can open that locked jail door on the side
and go to the clue book. I have beaten the game and the ending's the
same. TTUL.
George
* QMPro 1.51 * He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly
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From: WILLIAM BEBOUT Number: 7437
To: CALVIN CHAN Date: 11/14/93 3:20p
Subj: GUS OR PAS16? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I am planning to buy a new sound card. I would like to buy a GUS or a PAS
>but I don't know which is better. Can someone give me some suggestions pleas
I don't know about those. I am pretty fond of the SB 16 ASP.
Doc
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 7438
To: DEB WEISS Date: 11/14/93 3:45p
Subj: Which is best? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Deb,
I have a Toshiba XM3401 internal, 330K transfer rate, 200ms access
time, and 256K cache. It works great on my computer. But if your
friend want some real fast drive, get the NEC 3xi, which has a 195ms
access time, and 450K transfer rate. The price for Toshiba should be
about $350 to $375. And the NEC costs about $550..
Eric
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* Origin: The Louisville Hot House (502)969-3806 (1:2320/180)
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 7439
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 3:55p
Subj: DOS 6.2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
If you have a CD-ROM, and does not have a cache program, and you have
MS-DOS 6.0, then you might want to download the MS-DOS 6.2 upgrade. The
new SmartDrive, version 5.0, supports CD-ROM caching.. And since it is
free, why not!! (You can download it from the Microsoft BBS.)
Eric
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7440
To: TODD PRUSKI Date: 11/14/93 5:24p
Subj: Triple and quad spin CD-ROM's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Todd Pruski to All dated 11-11-93 ***
> Anyone know anything about these? I saw an ad for a Panasonic 6 pack
> quad-spin, and also one for an NEC triple spin CD ROM drive.
> Interested in price, availability, quality, compatibility, actual x-fer
> rates, access time, etc...
>
The "panasonic" is a pioneer. It's scsi so it is compatible with just about
everything. The NEC is advertised in the latest byte and PC magazines, you
should be able to get information there.
For prices, check the CD-ROM_SALE echo.
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* Origin: CyberOptic Junction(tm) (1:2410/353)
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 7441
To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 11/14/93 10:24a
Subj: Pkzip problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DP> Every single night owl disk I use when the file goes to actually
DP> unzip the tagged or highlighted file, the machine reboots. Not
DP> just a warm boot but a "back to the memory count" hard boot.
DP> I called Texel today. They said: "there is a known bug in Pkunzip
DP> which results in the rebooting of your computer when you try to
DP> unzip a file off of a cd rom disk"
DP> THE POINT OF ALL THIS:
DP> With denial running rampant by all parties- what is the cause of
DP> this problem. It can't be that this is true for all roms people
DP> wouldn't stand for it. Is it just texel? I asked if it could be
DP> the scsi-2 card. Texel said they thought it would make no
DP> differene.
The hardware can't reboot by itself, so it must be a software problem.
Given the history of bugs in PKZIP, I would tend to believe that is where the
problem is.
Have you tried using command line switches to turn off various PKZIP
options, and see if the problem stops?
Jeff
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 7442
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/14/93 10:56a
Subj: NEC Triple Speed CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RE> But CDSPEED was quite happy to admit that the drive maxed out at
RE> around 440Kbps and used 99% of the CPU at this speed.....
Perhaps the drive could acheive faster transfers with more cpu. Why don't
you get the cpu to give 110% and see if that helps... ;-)
It will be interesting to see how the 3X performs with other host adapters.
Jeff
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 7443
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/15/93 10:53a
Subj: 2X 3X 4X Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
BF>> The only such absolute limit would be how fast a CD can be
BF>> spun before centrifical force starts delaminating it....
MS> Geez, before you know it, we'll be putting tachometers on the
MS> drives to make sure we don't "redline" the suckers. 8)
Any you'll be selling CDs that come with a speed rating stickers on the
jewel case... ;-)
Jeff
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From: MIKE SMITH Number: 7444
To: WEE YUNG Date: 11/16/93 12:18a
Subj: Re: Mitsumi 2X Drive ? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Wee Yung to Mike Smith <=-
MS>Does anyone know if the Mitsumi double spin CD Rom drive is out,
WY> It is available for shipping.
WY> All brand new with manufacture warranty.
WY> CD-ROM Mitsumi FX001D double spin. 280ms.................Inter.$219
WY> CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$229
WY> Price does not included $10 shipping.
WY> Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
WY> 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
WY> * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax
WY> 310-402-7240
Compuserve has the OS/2 drivers for the Mitsumi double spin CD Rom. I don't
run OS/2, but I thought you might like to know this. I still can't find
the Mitsumi double drive in Oklahoma City though.
Thanks for the reply.
... He's dead, Jim. Uhm... are you as hungry as I am?
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7445
To: ALL Date: 11/16/93 10:18p
Subj: Night Owl 10.1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>NIGHT OWL 10.1 CORRECTED & RERELEASED PREORDER SPECIAL - $29.70
Add $2.90 for shipping 2 lbs, 2nd day Express. $5.00 C.O.D. charge, Visa/MC
not available on discounted items:) 10% discount for verified sysops!
CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 766 cd-rom disc titles available)
FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 - WWIVNet 2@2659
Joe Rinehart Voice: (216) 296-9831
P.O. Box 27 Data/fax: (216) 296-GIGO(4446) ZyXEL 16.8
Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>> INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME <<<
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7446
To: ALL Date: 11/16/93 10:26p
Subj: catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> CD-ROM DRIVE OWNERS, or even if you don't own one, we have them....
Ask for a copy of our CDLIST! If you'd like a printed copy, send your
mailing information to us.
> If you are a sysop & wish us to freq a copy at our expense, just ask!
>CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 750 cd-rom disc titles available)
FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 - WWIVNet 2@2659
Joe Rinehart Voice: (216) 296-9831
P.O. Box 27 Data/fax: (216) 296-GIGO(4446) ZyXEL 16.8
Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<<
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From: AARON DISAGO Number: 7447
To: ALL Date: 11/18/93 12:11a
Subj: Wanted to Buy - CDROM, Sw Refer: NONE
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@SUBJECT:Wanted to Buy - CDROM, Swap for Scanner, Printer N
I would like to buy a 16 or 32 bit card and a double speed CD
ROM Drive. Preferably a SB16 and a 300K/sec, 350 or less access CD.
-
I would be willing to trade a 24-bit 600/1200 full color flatbed scanner
OR
A FARGO DYE-SUBLIMATION thermal printer, Full Color (Upgrade to Photo)
I would also sell a SBpro, and SB 150k/sec drive,
ALSO - for those interested - The NEC Multispin 3xi is 450/sec and 195ms
Retail for approx. $549 internal - $649 External plus
Parrallel to SCSI int = $139
AT SCSI = $109
Please call if anyone wants to work something out with me.
Aaron (404) 422-3028 (Peacock Publishing)
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From: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Number: 7448
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 9:39p
Subj: King's Quest VI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone who how to get past the statue with the bow and arrow?
Do you ever get to trade lamps with the street nvendor?
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From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 7449
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 6:06p
Subj: CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Canada's CD-ROM Source is...
CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA
6 Armstrong Bay * Regina, Sk. S4N 4G7
306-789-4654 Voice * 306-789-8690 Fax
VISA/MC/MO/Cheque Accepted
New titles weekly! Call for current specials!
--- The Mail Box [NR]
* Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121)
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From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 7450
To: ALL Date: 11/16/93 6:27a
Subj: Warning : GifsGalore Oct93 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
For those planning to buy the next version of Gifs Galore, be warned that the
only thing new about this cdroms are the viewers: There aren't many new gifs at
all (I couldn't find any myself), the index files weren't expanded to describe
content and the duplicate and corrupt gifs are still there.
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From: ROGER SMITH Number: 7451
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/15/93 9:00a
Subj: Re: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PT> have the 7.03 patch. For some idiotic reason MS thinks it's a good
PT> idea to load the doublespace driver even though you may not use
PT> doublespace. This eats up 50k of conventional memory and you can't
PT> keep it from loading either.
The following removes DBLSPACE.BIN from your root directory so that it will not
load. You need to also remark out or remove any reference to DBLSPACE.SYS in
your CONFIG.SYS:
c:
cd \
deltree dblspace.bin
To restore DBLSPACE.BIN:
c:
cd \
copy \dos\dblspace.bin
-- Roger
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From: ROGER SMITH Number: 7452
To: ALEXANDRE ROBIN Date: 11/15/93 9:10a
Subj: Full motion video Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AR> A single disc can contain about 74 minutes of
AR> S-VHS video, with CD quality sound.
Actually, using MPEG-1, the quality of CD-Video will be just about the same as
regular VHS.
The claims of CD quality sound are pretty funny - you take a 74-minute CD and
use 90% of the space to store video. So the audio is compressed 10 to 1.
There's no way it is going to sound the same as CD audio.
-- Roger
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From: KEN UHRICK Number: 7453
To: SAM AMSLER Date: 11/15/93 9:16a
Subj: Re: sony 31a cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Sam Amsler to All <=-
SA> I found cd-rom internal new Sony 31A CD-ROM Drive for $119.
SA> New warranty advertised, but no manual or disk for drivers
SA> Where can I locate a driver for this drive?
SA> -!- Maximus/2 2.01wb
SA> ! Origin: The HUB * Austin TX * Centex PCUG * 512-346-1852
SA> (1:382/1201)
sony's cd-rom bbs has tham i think
1408-955-5107 i got the new drivers for my cdu-510 cdrom
good luck
ken uhrick
... gelding's need love too
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From: CHET HART Number: 7454
To: JOHN NELSON Date: 11/16/93 7:33a
Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JN>Unfortunately, you have several things wrong.
JN>A kernal, not THE kernal. Rather like OS/2's DOS box.
JN>Funny, I seem to recall lots of Windows 3.x apps running on OS/2 without
JN>ANY copies of DOS around.
JN>Do you know this for a fact, via some reliable inside information, or
JN>are you just spewing speculation?
Please try reading, it is a reliable source of info and it requires that
you have an IQ...! My sources are:
Windows Sources Magazine
PC Magazine
Computer Shopper
73, Chet
* OLX 2.2 * Hello, I am part number │║▐║│║│█│║▌│║▌││
--- FMail 0.96Γ
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7455
To: ROGER WELCH Date: 11/15/93 10:44a
Subj: Re: Info needed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DZ> I am considering purchasing a cd-rom and would like some info on
DZ> what for in a drive.
DZ> Any conflicts with ARQ's that I can look forward to?
DZ> Any particular Drives better than others
DZ> Just a CD-Drive vs Multimedia unit?
DZ> Any help and advise would be appreciated
GH>
GH>For what it's worth, I'm running two different machines, both with
GH>Panasonic 562 drives. One is a 286-20 under LANtastic, with an older
GH>ADRT hard drive controller, Colorado Memory Systems tape backup, and
GH>no conflicts among them. The other machine is a 386-25, with SCSI
GH>hard drive, LANtastic, CMS tape backup, and no convlicts there,
GH>either. I'm very happy with the panasonic drives, although of course I
GH>haven't installed a bunch of other brands of drives for comparison.
GH>All I can tell you is the Panasonic works well. The Panasonic is
GH>multi-media compatible. Hope this answers some of your questions.
GH>
RW> I recommend buying a multi-media package with a sound card. The CD
RW> plugs right into the card and the card also has a SCSI adapter for
RW> future upgrade.
If you want a computer that toots and squeaks and makes other assorted
noises laughingly referred to as "sound" or "music," then a sound card
might be of some use. Personally, I like my computers to just sit
there very quietly and not make a peep. In fact, I've got all their
speakers disconnected. Since I'm using my CD-ROM for file storage on a
BBS, a sound card would be about as useful to me as a slide rule would
be to a chicken. The Panasonic drive I bought came with an interface
card included for the price, and that's all I need.
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From: DEVIN CRUMB Number: 7456
To: STEAN SNYMAN Date: 11/15/93 10:21a
Subj: Sound Card Noise Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SS>Hello All!
SS>I have a little problem with noise on my sound setup.. I run the followwin
SS>Mini tower 200W power Supply (Maby some noise from here, but I don't think
SS>386 Chichony 40MHZ OPTI board
SS>120meg Seagate
SS>Unique IO/IDE card
SS>Sound Galaxy NX PRO revised
SS>Creative CD-ROM CR523b...
SS>BOCA Tseng ET4000 1MB VGA card
SS>It seems the noise happens with CPU activity and Screen updates.. Like in
SS>Windows the sound it much worse than in dos.. In 'nother program the sound
SS>may have a different pich than in anudder.. I use Shielded cables from my
SS>CD-ROM, and the PC Speaker is NOT connected to the sound card, so it doesn'
SS>come from there. It also seems to make a bit more noise when the HDD is
SS>active...
SS>This is very annoying, as the noise records with the normal sound, and you
SS>can hear it perfectly.. Is there any way to make this noise less, and from
SS>where would most of it come? Isn't there a way to sheild the SGNXPRO from
SS>the PC?
SS>Adios
SS>Stean
The problem is caused by the digital RF noise inherant in EVERY
computer. There is no way to completely elimiate the noise but you can
reduce it by using a cable that goes from your CD ROM to your Sound Card
that has a shield the surounds the condutors that the signal is on.
Also make sure the shield is WELL GROUNDED to the case and the CD ROM
Drive is also grounded to the case. If you could also rout the sound
cable in such a way that is stayes very close to the case and as far a
way from your motherboard, I/O cards, Floppy, Hard drive and CD ROM
Controller cables. I hope this will help you.
Atlas
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From: DEVIN CRUMB Number: 7457
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 10:21a
Subj: Programmers CD? Refer: NONE
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DS>I was wondering if anyone carrys or knows where to get a Programmers CD. By
DS>this I mean an ALL shareware CD. I have seen one but I think its commercial
DS>It was part of a collection. Well? Anyone?
DS>Any help appreciated...
DS>Simon
I own a copy of Walnut Creek's Source Code CDROM and I would be more
than happy to upload any files off of it, if any one wants any of them.
I have found a lot of good thing on it that have been of great use.
BTW, Almost all of the file include C or C++ Source Code.
Atlas
PS, I will upload a copy of the file listing on to this BBS.
Atlas
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From: ED MELO Number: 7458
To: BRUCE MACDONALD Date: 11/16/93 6:25p
Subj: Re: WANTED CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
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I have the following CD ROM software for sale:
Monkey Island w/ hint book $15
Space Quest IV $22
SHIPPING INCLUDED
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From: JOE HOWES Number: 7459
To: ZAK SHERWOOD Date: 11/16/93 10:22a
Subj: Re: 7th Guest 'clicking' Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Zak Sherwood to All <=-
ZS> My friend has a 486/VL with a SB16ASP sound card and a 305K CDROM.
ZS> Everything seems to work quite well, except during speech in T7G -
ZS> as soon as someone starts speaking, we start hearing these annoying
ZS> clicks all through it. The CDROM light flashes at about the same
ZS> time, about once a second, so we think it has something to do with the
ZS> CDROM reading.
I had EXACTLY this problem, and the problem is that your friend
has a Cirrus Logic Chipset on his video card (this is DIRECTLY from
Virgin Games). They have written a fix and you can download it from
thier BBS t7gv1.30.
The better thing to do would be to get a different video card
making sure it has a better Cirrus Logic chipset or an S3 or something
like that...that particular chipset causes the same clicking in games
like Links 386...any game in fact of high resolution that uses digital
sound.
That fixed version runs slower than the original, apparently...
... Are you going to come quietly or do I have to use earplugs?
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 7460
To: DANNY TONG Date: 11/13/93 11:13a
Subj: Sound card forsale Refer: NONE
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DT>WY> NEW Gravis Ultra Sound Card with 256k(expandable 1meg)........ $129.
DT>How much to get 1MB?
it cost $36 extra to make kit 1MB
DT>WY> Orchid sound wave 32...........................................$229
DT>How is this card's MT-32, GM and SB compatibility?
This card very good with Wavetable but it is not SB compatible
DT>WY> Sound Blaster Pro Basic........................................$99
DT>WY> Sound Blaster Pro Deluxe ......................................$109
DT>What's the difference?
DT>Anything on the new GUSMAX?
The Basic is no longer available.
Do not sell GUSMAX
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 7461
To: TYSON GARRETT Date: 11/16/93 11:16a
Subj: Cd dealers in the US Refer: NONE
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TG>Does anyone have a good listing of CD rom dealers in San Francisco, Los
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
CD-ROM Panasonic 523B 380ms 170k/s w/caddy...............Inter.$169.
CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$229
Multimedia kit. SB Pro+Pana 522B CDROM+4 CDs+Speakers..........$339.
Creative Lab Omni CDROM Double spin + softwares+ controller....$309.
Creative Lab Discovery 8. D spin CDROM+SB Pro+2CDs+Speakers....$369
Creative Lab Discovery 16.D spin CDROM+SB 16 +2CDs+Speakers....$449
Price does not included shipping.
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 7462
To: ELDON LI Date: 11/16/93 11:16a
Subj: scsi-ii CDROM Refer: NONE
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EL>Can anyone suggest any good CD-ROM that can use SCSI-2 interface and use wit
EL>SB-16 ?
Toshiba is SCSI-2 CDROM
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI D spin,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache$365.
Price does not included $10 shipping.
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 7463
To: JAY COREY Date: 11/16/93 11:16a
Subj: Pas16/scsi/cd-rom Refer: NONE
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JC>If I have a PAS 16 with onboard SCSI, what is the appropriate CD_ROM
JC>to buy (in the $250 range) that will work with the SCSI? Or is it
JC>easier just to forget the PAS 16 SCSI utilization and use another
JC>card slot and buy a Panosonic CR562B or lastest Mitsuim with their own
For $250 you can not get any SCSI CDROM but the Pana will work with
PAS16 via its controller.
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 7464
To: SARAT KOGANTI Date: 11/16/93 11:16a
Subj: NEC 3Xi or 4Xi Refer: NONE
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SK>I am know looking for prices for a NEC 3Xi and NEC 4Xi.
SK>Also I am looking for a 16 bit SCSI card that would be good
The Adaptec is good card for it or you can buy the PAS 16 which have
SCSI controller build in.
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
New Media Vision PAS-16 sound card w/SCSI controller build in $139
Pro Audio Studio 16 sound card(latest card from Media Vision) $199
CD-ROM NEC 3XI SCSI Tripple spin 195ms External.$599/Internal..$499
Adaptec 1522 SCSI-2 contlr w/floppy, softwares,cable$119. W/O wares $89
Adaptec 1542CF SCSI Bus Master w/floppy, softwares $249. w/o wares $209
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or Mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount,CA 90723. Ask Wee Yung.
Add $10 for shipping. Accept money order, Cashier check, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 7465
To: WES MATTHEWS Date: 11/16/93 11:16a
Subj: Wanted CD-Rom Refer: NONE
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WM> Panasonic 562B CD-Rom with SB16 including drivers, cables and
WM> Toshiba 3401B CD-Rom with PAS16 including drivers, cables and
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
Creative Lab Discovery 16.D spin CDROM+SB 16 +2CDs+Speakers....$449
Media Vision Pro 16 + Toshiba 3401B+speakers+6 titles..........$599
WM> 40 Meg IDE Hard Drive possibly an IDE con.
WM> VGA moniter and Video Card
Dont sell 40MB but 14" SVGA .28 is $229 and .39 is $199
WM> Keyboard
Keyboard is $19
WM> 3.5" floppy disc drive
WM> Mouse
Teac 1.44 is $45 and Microsoft compatible mouse is $12
Price does not included shipping.
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: GEORGE DASWANI Number: 7466
To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 11/15/93 2:30p
Subj: Re: sb pro or sb 16 Refer: NONE
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CZ> DB> And the price $220 is pretty decent considering what all ya get ..
CZ> DB> I do like the GUS simply for the way it is set up .. But I'd like to se
> DB> it with a bit more RAM, and good stable SB/etc support ..
>Sure, I'd like to see more RAM, too. I've even heard that they're working o
>using extended memory to store patches. As for support, it's growing for th
>GUS. Are you sure the Orchid SoundWave 32 support General MIDI and SB Fx at
>the same time? If so, would you care to expain how this is done? And would
>you like to expain why it doesn't say so on the box?
The GUS simply beat's the sound wave 32 on midi. Check out the
comparisons in the Adlib conference. It talks about the sound wave 32
and it's not as good as the gus playing midi. Because of it's 1 meg
patch rom. Later.
George
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From: GEORGE DASWANI Number: 7467
To: ZAK SHERWOOD Date: 11/15/93 2:32p
Subj: 7th Guest 'clicking' Refer: NONE
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ZS>My friend has a 486/VL with a SB16ASP sound card and a 305K CDROM.
>Everything seems to work quite well, except during speech in T7G -
>as soon as someone starts speaking, we start hearing these annoying
>clicks all through it. The CDROM light flashes at about the same time,
>about once a second, so we think it has something to do with the CDROM
>reading.
ZS>Does anyone encounter the same problem or know the cause?
There's something I don't understand. My GUS doesn't do this. I don't
hear the clicks etc. But I do hear em in my friends PAS-16. The sound
is perfect on my GUS. I also have a 300K cd-rom drive. My try this,
on your autoexec.bat line, edit
c:\dos\mscdex ?????? /m:15
to c:\dos\mscdex ??????? /m:20
that should be better. It made the speech on my friends a little bit
better. Later
George
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From: GEORGE DASWANI Number: 7468
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/15/93 2:37p
Subj: SB16 Refer: NONE
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ML>Hmmm....I was thinking of purchasing an ASP +WB combo... which I thought wou
>give me Sound Blaster/PRO/16 (not that I've seen this option on any yet)
>option for games, and, for games that supported it (eg Sierra) Roland
>MT32/LAPC1/SCC1 option. Or for games that don't support both
> ^^^^
> This I partuclarly want to know-does it emulate SCC1? Suprisingly
> Sound Galaxy's NX Pro 16, wave table option does.
I suggest you don't do this. Buy the Roland SCC-1 instead. You can
probably pay a little bit more. But it sounds better and has a
very good effects processor.
As for the WB it is a General Midi daughtercard. The SCC-1 is
also a General Midi card.
ML>With newer games, don't they support General Midi OR Roland for music,and
>normal SB/Pro for Sound FX?
ML>OR I could wait for new cards based on OPL4 (but this could be ages away,
>since no one, CL's in particular, has even made mention of new cards, except
>MV's PASXL, wave table...which might have it?), which if I got you correctly
>will support normal sound FX via SB/Pro option, and General MIDI music,
>simultaneosly. But how will it sound/work? OPL4 GM,won't sound as good as
>wavetable GMidi ie WB?
It should sound better because of the fact that you can upload better
patches through it's 2 meg daughter card.
>Go with GUS 3D which tends to rely on drivers for all emulations, and nothin
>native. Which, unfortunately, their drivers have a bad reputation, and
>emulation tends to not work/sound properly.
I have a GUS and I think it's awesome. Especially on Midi's and mods.
The SCC-1 sounds better though. I wish I could get some Roland Patches
because there are some patches that I hate on there. Later
George
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 7469
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/16/93 4:02p
Subj: Gus or Pas16? Refer: NONE
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CZ>... 32 digital voices, that's either a GUS or 16 PAS-16's.
GD> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
GD> This is wrong. I have the gus and you have the wrong idea here. 32
GD> voices for the GUS and 20 Voices from the OPL-3. Gus has 16 stereo
GD> channels though but the OPL-3 only has 2. So
No, I believe you have the wrong idea here. It's 32 digital voices. 16 stereo
channels. Each channel has 2 voices, being stereo. The GUS has 32 digital
voices while the PAS16 (OPL3) only employs 2 digital voices. You are wrong if
you say OPL3 has two stereo digital channels, because it doesn't. The PAS16
uses these two mono voices to produce one stereo channel, thus allowing for
stereo mod's and such. The OPL3 DOES NOT have two separate stereo channels,
just two "mono" ones producing one stereo channel.
GD> 16 stereo channels, that's either a GUS or 8 PAS-16's.
I repeat... 16 stereo channels, that's either a GUS or 16 PAS-16's, not 8.
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 7470
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/16/93 4:09p
Subj: Re: SB PRO OR SB 16 Refer: NONE
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PL> ML> But no companies have even hinted about new cards with OPL4 yet...
PL>No, Creative Labs hinted there will be something new, but
PL>no details, and don't ask. :)
No, you're mistaken. Creative Labs already has a prototype ready for beta
testing which has either a proprietary wavetable chip or the OPL4.
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 7471
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/16/93 4:12p
Subj: SB16 Refer: NONE
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ML> OR
ML> Go with GUS 3D which tends to rely on drivers for all
ML> emulations, and nothing native. Which, unfortunately,
ML> their drivers have a bad reputation, and emulation
ML> tends to not work/sound properly.
GUS native support is growing rapidly. The Megem drivers are very reliable.
ML> OR
ML> go with these new DSP based ones, or ARIA chipset ones.
Actually you can either go with the soon to be well supported GUS or go with
the ARIA chipset/DSP cards such as the Diamond Sonicsound or the Orchid
Soundwave32. Either way, there will be support in the future.
I don't suggest waiting for the OPL4 cards, because, by the time they're out,
the wavetable craze would have passed, and everyone would have GUS's.
ML> Sorry if this is so long winded, but I'm pretty confused at the moment!
... 32 digital voices, that's either 8 Amigas, 32 Sound Blasters, or 1 GUS
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From: DON KULHA Number: 7472
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/15/93 3:02p
Subj: PHOTO CD'S Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
MS> We're getting setup to offer photo transfers to CD-ROM. This service will
MS> NOT be done through Kodak however, which means the price will be roughly
MS> 1/2 to 2/3 what you'd expect to pay through your local photofinisher.
MS> Keep watching for our ads......we'll be announcing the service shortly!
Please define "shortly". I will have a need to do some of this "soon" so
I'm interested....Thanks, DCK
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 7473
To: DANIEL TSUI Date: 11/15/93 5:25a
Subj: CD-Rom Catalog Refer: NONE
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DT>> If you are looking for great prices on the latest CD-Roms, give
>> us a call or post your address, and we will be glad to send you our
>> latest price list. We also have a 44 page catalog complete with
>> descriptions
DT>hi jim,
Hi Daniel. I just received three messages from you that said just what
you see above plus the routing info. Apparently, they all got cut off.
Are you asking for a catalog? If so, please post your address. Thanks!
Computer Works Jim...
CD-Rom Sales!
(205) 793-4481 Voice
(205) 671-0092 BBS Online Orders, File Lists, Catalogs
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From: TONY MARTURANO Number: 7474
To: ROY FUNG Date: 11/14/93 12:11p
Subj: RE: NEC 74-1 Refer: NONE
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RF>BTW, if it matters the SW1 on the back of the Cdrom are set as follows:
RF> 1 and 4 are off, and 2 and 3 are on and it runs on a MAC but I am
RF> trying to get it to run on my 386/25.
Turn 3 off.
Regards tm
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From: RALPH BUTTIGIEG Number: 7475
To: THOMAS SHAFFER Date: 11/15/93 4:41p
Subj: Space and Astronomy CD Refer: NONE
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G'day Thomas
11 Nov 93 23:29, Thomas Shaffer wrote to All:
TS> This message was from THOMAS SHAFFER to LARRY SKUTCHAN,
TS> originally in conference Private
TS> and was forwarded to you by THOMAS SHAFFER.
TS> -+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--
TS> Space and Astronomy CDROM
TS> Materials Collected by:
TS> Space Station Freedom BBS
TS> Louisville, KY
TS> SysOp: Thomas Shaffer
TS> Produced for Walnut Creek CDROM
I am *very* interested in getting this disk. Can you please send me details of
costs etc?
ta
Ralph
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From: RALPH BUTTIGIEG Number: 7476
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/15/93 4:47p
Subj: Space and sf cdroms Refer: NONE
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G'day Phil
12 Nov 93 06:48, Phil Trevorrow wrote to Ralph Buttigieg:
RB>> I heard there were a few Science Fiction and Space GIF cdroms around.
RB>> Does anyone have any information?
PT> Fantasy and Sci-Fi CD is almost totally gifs. There's just one directory
PT> that is not gifs. It's the best gif CD around in my opinion. Of course, I
PT> like that type of gif so...
Great, were can I get it?
ta
Ralph
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7477
To: POE LIM Date: 11/16/93 7:23p
Subj: NEC's new 3X's Refer: NONE
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Hi Poe!
On 11-14-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans...
PL> RE> Well, a PAS 16 actually... but this is, I believe, a Trantor
PL> RE> T160(??) clone as regards the SCSI h/a..... Couldn't get access to
PL> RE> the Adaptec 1540B that I had for earlier tests (plus am *MUCH*
PL> RE> busier at work these days!)......
PL>
PL> I think they may be making use of the T128, and that may be the
You're probably right.....
PL> problem as it is an 8 bit implementation, and may hence be a bottleneck,
PL> causing the CPU to poll more. Also it's not a very "smart"
PL> chipset; don't think it supports connects/disconnect on the
PL> SCSI bus.
PL>
PL> It'd be interesting if you try it with the 1540.
Sorry, NEC took the drive back 48hrs later.... (I was only supposed to
have it for 24hrs, but rep couldn't come back next day! <g>)....
Thing is, if the PAS 16 SCSI and 1540B were similar in earlier testing
with other drives, why would this change with a new type of drive??
I also passed all info back to the rep and asked him to confirm/deny
the validity of my tests with his technical people.... Its now a
fortnight and I've heard nothing......
Cheers!
o
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7478
To: POE LIM Date: 11/16/93 7:28p
Subj: Panasonic Double Speed Refer: NONE
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Hi Again Poe!
On 11-14-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans...
PL> RE> Yeah, same word I got on the NEC 3x availability..... Price is
PL> RE> touted to be $50.00 or so higher than for the equivalent
PL> RE> 74-1/84-1.....
PL>
PL> Yeah, but at what level will the 74-1/84-1 be then? I'd hope they'll
PL> come down, so you essentially get the same pricing. Actually,
PL> the current pricing of the NEC double spin readers are not
PL> very competitive considering the Toshiba is not much more
PL> (a lot depends on your supplier I suppose).
Dunno why NEC are continuing to keep their retail prices high... They
must be losing heaps of sales (or are only really interested in
the business market where its normally "buy this, its high priced,
therefore its the best!" <g>)......
PL> Side note: The Panasonic will probably have to be replaced; for some
PL> reason loses the CD after some time. On initial boot it's fine, but
PL> after running continuously for 18-20 hours, I can't access the drive.
PL> Must try it out under DOS and see; so far
Hmm... haven't had any problems with any of the CR56xs I have access to...
Maybe its OS/2??? <GRIN>
PL> I can't get it to work with the Panasonic supplied drivers
PL> on the SB Pro, even with the /SBP:220 switch which you
PL> amongst others suggested to someone else; will try CL own
PL> drivers, but the CP BBS is pretty flaky (download problems
PL> etc, and tested against a few other BBS and checked out ok).
You could try and freq them from Alphamed, as I did upload the original
C/L driver set (CR562.ZIP) here. Also SBCD411.ZIP is the updated driver....
Cheers!
o
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7479
To: POE LIM Date: 11/16/93 7:30p
Subj: NEC Triple Speed CDROM Refer: NONE
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Me Again Poe!
On 11-14-93 Poe Lim wrote to Rowan Evans...
PL> RE> Furthermore when I dropped back to 300Kbps for a comparative to
PL> RE> the CDR-55 and CR563, it was a slower drive than either of these
PL> RE> two......
PL>
PL> Hmm.. perhaps NEC has tried to come into the market too
PL> early with a product that's not finished, just to be first.
PL> Same as for their 74/84 which had to be upgraded.
That's one possible explanation.... then, once the drive gets "tested"
by some of the better known and well-regarded computer magazines, they
may find that its better not to have done it!
Cheers!
o
/U\
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7480
To: STEVE MANN Date: 11/16/93 7:32p
Subj: Thanks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Steve!
On 11-14-93 Steve Mann wrote to Rowan Evans...
SM> Sideways is about right for me too. Thanks for the show of
SM> support Rowan.
On a more tangible note of support, got any copies of N/O 10 left??
(Including Virii - I collect 'em for research!)
If you have a written catalogue of titles, could you fax it to me
at 427-0105???
SM> It would be nice to think that these weeks
SM> of no sleep and no weekends are appreciated by the CD-ROM
SM> buying public. Speaking of weekends I'll give you a call
SM> at your office this week.
OK mate.... Hear from you soon!
Cheers!
o
/U\
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From: TYSON GARRETT Number: 7481
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 10:08p
Subj: GUSMAX Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can anyone give me some info on the GUSMAX card, release dat poss. price
why it's good or not good etc. Also how much does it cost to upgrade from
256k to 1meg on the existing GUS?
... Not tonight, dear. I have a modem.
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From: TYSON GARRETT Number: 7482
To: STEAN SNYMAN Date: 11/14/93 10:15p
Subj: Re: Sound Card Noise Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
A possible reason for this is the postion of your sound card in relation to
your video card. Some video cards have been known to interfere with
your soundcard of course it could be any other cards you have. My best tip
would be to relocate your soundcard as far away from all your other cards as
possible.
... 640K ought to be enough for anybody. -Bill Gates, 1981.
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 7483
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/15/93 9:36p
Subj: Discount CD-ROM Software Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hi,
> PS>KL>-> Night Owl's 10........$55.00
> PS>KL>Is that discount? You got to be kidding..
> PS>MS>Check the ad a little closer. It's in Australian dollars. Look
> before
> PS>MS>you leap.
> PS>OK, I Looked, I Leaped (and it is still expensive in Oz dollars :-)
> Just curious, what is the exchange rate now??
> .\\ike
Giday Mike, how are you, the exchange rate is about .65 at the moment and yes
your right 55 is high, i sell for 43. ps i will put another order for cd's in
soon, wondering how the Piers 1 back order is coming.
Denis
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From: YVES DESJARDINS Number: 7484
To: ALL Date: 11/16/93 8:09a
Subj: NightOwl BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All!
Does anyone know the phone number for the Night Owl BBS.
I would also like to point out that Norton Antivirus 2.1 (virus list of Nov93)
does not detect anything wrong on any file on the Night Owl 10.
Could it be that McAfee is wrong?
Yves
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From: JOSEPH THOMAS Number: 7485
To: CHUCK POWELL Date: 11/17/93 9:02a
Subj: MITSUMI CDROM AND OS/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CP> driver runs under Windows 3.1 and DOS but reports
CP> "Incorrect DOS Version" under OS/2 2.0 and 2.1. Any
CP> config help and or information would be appreciated.
Just a throw in the dark. Incorrect DOS etc.........
can usually be fixed by including the Setver.xx command in
your startup file. e.g. in your config.sys
include DEVICE=C:\DOS\SETVER.EXE OR wherever you have this file.
Tnx.
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From: KACHNA KAO Number: 7486
To: DEXTER CHU Date: 11/15/93 5:47p
Subj: Cd Drive Prob. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>hello,
>my cd-rom drive has a difficulty in reading one of my audio cd. the
>disc works okay on a cd player. the drive plays the other cds without
>any problem. is something wrong with my drive? the drive is a
>pana-563. the drive and the disc are both new.
>
>dexter
>
>... Xpress Yourself!
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From: KACHNA KAO Number: 7487
To: DEXTER CHU Date: 11/15/93 5:48p
Subj: Cd Drive Prob. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>hello,
>my cd-rom drive has a difficulty in reading one of my audio cd. the
>disc works okay on a cd player. the drive plays the other cds without
>any problem. is something wrong with my drive? the drive is a
>pana-563. the drive and the disc are both new.
>
>dexter
>
>... Xpress Yourself!
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* UniQWK v2.1 * The Solution for Multilingual Messages
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From: JIM TITTSLER Number: 7488
To: RICHARD SILVA Date: 11/16/93 10:20a
Subj: CD-ROM Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RS> time. I finnally cracked it open and sprayed the lense with
RS> compressed air. I solved the problem only temperarily. I then did
RS> it again... and again it worked for a while. I know my aprartment
RS> isn't that dusty to get that much dust on the lense that fast.
In most mechanisms, dust can also get underneath the lens, so when
you clean it you need to do more than just clean the top surface.
If you are using an internal drive, make sure the rear of the drive is
well sealed to prevent the computer's fan from using the drive as an
air (and dust) intake.
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From: RICK SAMUELS Number: 7489
To: PAUL HARDY Date: 11/14/93 5:17a
Subj: CD drive for notebook? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
12 Nov 93, Paul Hardy writes to All:
PH> notebook. The drive itself doesn't particularly need to be portable. I
PH> can think of two ways of doing this: buy a drive designed to run off a
PH> parallel port, or buy an exernal SCSI drive and a Trantor MiniSCSI
PH> cable. I expect the second way's best, but the first way may be cheaper.
Since the parallel port is the bottleneck, I doubt the Trantor would be any
faster than a parallel port drive.
Rick Samuels
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From: CYRIL ANTONOV Number: 7490
To: BRIAN HIPPS Date: 11/13/93 5:09a
Subj: test Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
YooHoo,Brian!
Thursday November 04 1993, Brian Hipps kicked a bunch of crap 2 all :
BH> Testing.
Passed. In Russia seems to be Ok!
Cya in Cyberspace, │ Saturday November 13 1993
GhostRider │ 05:09
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From: KEVIN WILSON Number: 7491
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 9:54p
Subj: Nutritional cd-roms?? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Everyone,
I am very interested in the marketplace of cd-roms in general and
any/all nutritional cd-roms in particuliar.
I use the program Mastercook II for windows as a cooking/nutritional
program, and would like to add info to the program.
I understand that there is a USDA collection in cd-rom. Does anybody
have that cd-rom?
Talk later... Please write to this echo. I qwk pack it daily.
(download it daily...)
Kevin in Vancouver USA
Vegan vegetarian, recipe collector, & telecomm junkie!!
We are the masters of our Destiny.
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From: GARY COLMAN Number: 7492
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 11/12/93 4:05p
Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE
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Hi Jim
Received your catalogue today.
.....................^^ (Don't worry, I'm not British - I'm South African ;-)
You have quite a range there, unlike anything that is available to us here
in SA.
When next I order I'll keep you in mind.
Thanks very much for the prompt mailing.
Cheers
Gary
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From: GARY COLMAN Number: 7493
To: ALL DEALERS Date: 11/12/93 4:07p
Subj: Catalogs Refer: NONE
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Hi everyone
Could those dealers who have catalogs please mail me one - I am going to
be on a CD spending spree soon, and want to get the best deals.
Address:
Gary Colman
16 Forest Road
Oranjezicht
8001
Cape Town
South Africa
Please also state insured air-mail charges.
Thanks in anticipation
Cheers
Gary
(Sysop: Chameleon BBS)
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From: GARY COLMAN Number: 7494
To: JIM MAYHEW Date: 11/14/93 12:44a
Subj: 562b for $199 ??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Hi Jim I hear that you may have some Panasonic CD-Rom drives for sale
> if these are MPC-2 compatible you definetly have a buyer. If you could
> give me you phone number incl. international codes etc. then maybe we
> can get a deal going.
Jim - can you keep me in mind as well please.
I haven't had too much luck in communicating with DELL on these
(same price).
Thanks
Cheers
Gary
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From: GARY COLMAN Number: 7495
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 11:15p
Subj: New CD-ROM drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All
Well, I finally took the plunge and bought myself a CR-562b.
I was first given the CR-533 (or 532) - the SCSI double speed,
by mistake ;-)
Anyway, I don't have any CD's yet - so just been listening to
audio CD's through my SBPro.
Anyway, it came with an 8-bit controller, which I never even
bothered to try out. Which gives better sound, and thru-put,
the SBPro interface, or the 8-bit card (which, incidentally
supports Panasonic, Sony and some other brand).
OK, Just thought I'd tell the world <g>
Cheers
Gary
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From: GARY COLMAN Number: 7496
To: ALL Date: 11/16/93 10:50a
Subj: MSCDEX Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All
I just got a CD-ROM drive (Pana 562b), and would like to make a
sequencer for playing CD's.
Does anyone have specs for interfacing with MSCDEX.
i.e. play a track, stop, how many tracks, duration of songs, etc..
Heck, I even saw a program that can eject the CD via software!
Anyone know where I could get anything like this ?
Thanks
Cheers
Gary
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From: RICK NAY Number: 7497
To: SIMON TAN Date: 11/17/93 12:00a
Subj: Re: Cardinal Refer: NONE
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Well I agree with you whole heartedly..I have the cardinal board and am very
pleased with it..considering I had The original peace of crap sound blaster
pro..I have the Sensory package which has the sony double-spin drive..I have it
attached to the cardinal..The wave-table option is going to be available for
it anytime..24 voice, 128 sounds, for $59.00 retail..and it comes with Superjam
jr..which of course is a cut down version of superjam, but hey I'm not
complaining..the wave-table pops right on the board so you don't have to use an
extra slot..not a bad board for the price..
Don't listen to what other people say..of course not everyone is going to like
every product..I always say "whatever works for you"hehe..c-ya
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From: JIM HASSERT Number: 7498
To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 11/17/93 1:32a
Subj: CD Drive & Card Refer: NONE
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Stewart...
What price range are you looking for when considering the second CDROM
drive?
If you want an MPC Level 2 drive....a buddy of mine purchased a Reveal
drive at the local Egghead for 249.00
Only catch - if you are using sound, this drive is designed to work with
the SBPro or Reveal sound cards only.
You can get Level 1 drives alot less expensive. But the Reveal is
working well with a minumum of installation hastle.
Good luck,
Jim Hassert, Multimedia PC Marketing Council
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From: JOHN PERRY Number: 7499
To: ALL Date: 11/17/93 9:13a
Subj: MULTIMEDIA 486/66 PC RECO Refer: NONE
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@SUBJECT:MULTIMEDIA 486/66 PC RECOMMENDATION N
I'm in the market for a new 486/66 vlb Multimedia pc. I'm looking for a
2x cdrom, 16 bit soundboard, 16 mb ram, 256k cache. If you can
recommend a good system/co please let me know. Any info or suggestions
would be greatly appreeciated. I'm not familiar with Multimedia, thus
your comments are welcome. Thanks.
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From: ED LABUDA Number: 7500
To: ALL Date: 11/15/93 4:33p
Subj: CD-ROM music stuff Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I heard earlier this year about a release of the Beatles movie "A Hard Day's
Night" on CD-ROM which was to include extra footage and some other things...
Anyone know if this came out????
What about all the other music related CD-ROMs for the PC? In this category,
it really seems like the MAC is getting more releases. Like that RESIDENTS
CD-ROM, and other ones by Peter Gabriel and Todd Rundgren. Most of them
involve combing graphics with sound, like Billy Idol's latest CD-ROM, and the
artists cite that the MAC has better standard graphics and sound qualities.
Is this true or a load of bull?
RuneQuest BBS VirtualNET @1312002 HST Dual Standard
Started in 1979 FidoNET 1:115/441.3 (312)729-7784
Chicago, IL. RushNET @31200 2 CD-Roms
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 7501
To: GARY MULLETT Date: 11/15/93 3:07p
Subj: Driver For pas16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Gary,
Thanks for the info, I got the driver from Media Vision BBS, and
everything works fine now...
Eric
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From: STEVE ELLIOTT Number: 7502
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/16/93 1:50p
Subj: Fusion Cd-16 $355.00 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The Sony CD-ROM drive plugs directly into the PAS 16 sound card, it does not
use a seperate controller. I am not sure if it is SCSI or not.
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From: MIKE AVILA Number: 7503
To: TIM HELTON Date: 11/15/93 3:35p
Subj: Pkzip problems Refer: NONE
Read: 11/18/93 3:34p Private: No
*** Quoting Tim Helton to Diane Pencil dated 11-13-93 ***
> My computer does the same thing.... My Texel is wired thru a PAS 16
> sound card. And you're right, it's an honest-to-goodness COLD BOOT!
>
> tim
>
>
Now you have me worried! <GRIN> I have the same setup: Texel external wired
thru a PAStudio16. I don't know if I have anything on a CD-ROM in ZIP format
but if I do I'll test it. I hope it is Phil's fault. Easier to get a new
PKZIP upgrade than upgrade the sound board or CD-ROM drive.
Mike
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 7504
To: LOWELL CLUGSTON Date: 11/13/93 8:01p
Subj: Cd Changer Deals. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LC> and L00King for another Pioneer 600 Series, don't have to be new...
LC> which I bought the other one new... I just want to get one at a GOOD
LC> price... Thanx
We sell the DRM600A bare for $689 plus shipping. Price reflects a 3% cash
discount. Call 615-339-0235 9-9 daily EST if you would like to order one. No
Cods. Credit cards accepted.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 7505
To: DICK WALSH Date: 11/13/93 8:08p
Subj: TELEPHONE BOOK ON CD ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DW> It is my understand that their is a CD Rom with the telephone numbers
DW> for people in Major Cities. Does anyone know where to purchase this
DW> and if so how much is it. I did receive a flyer about it and
DW> I threw it away Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
DW> <Dick>
The Prophone series has just that. We have the 3 CD set from 1992 that has 2
residential cds and one business for the whole US for $27.95. We have the new
midyear 7 cd version that has 6 residential and one business with a lot more
depth of residential for $98.95. Give us a call at 615-339-0235 if you'd like
to order one. We accept all major credit cards with no surcharges on CDs....
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From: CHRISTOPHER ESTEP Number: 7506
To: DON BOSMAN Date: 11/16/93 7:12p
Subj: Re: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DB>PT> Yes, it is free to download from MS BBS. And the new Smartdrive does ca
DB>PT>CDROM's. However, if you use QEMM DO NOT use DOS 6.2 unless
DB>PT>you have the 7.03 patch. For some idiotic reason MS thinks
DB>PT>it's a good idea to load the doublespace driver even though
DB>PT>you may not use doublespace. This eats up 50k of
DB>That is not the case here. I have QEMM 7.02 and MSDOS 6.2 on my 486-33
DB> and everything works fine. Dblspace doesn't load anything for me.
I upgraded while using QEMM 7.00 (no DoubleSpace here, either) wthout a
hitch (AMD 386DX-40, four megs, 107 MB Conner HD, Procom PCD-650M
CD-ROM, Cirrus Logic GD-5420 Video card with 1 meg).
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From: DAVID CAHOE Number: 7507
To: ALL Date: 11/17/93 8:06p
Subj: Choosing a CD-ROM Drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone out there have any preference of the new TEXEL 3028 CD-ROM drive
over the relatively new TEAC 50 or the CHINON 535? I know the TEXEL is OS/2
compatible and slightly faster as far as access time goes but the same speed
for throughput. The TEAC is about $30 cheaper though and comes with audio
patch cables which would be another $10-$15.
Is the TEAC or the CHINON OS/2 compatible? If so I might get the TEAC since
it still has a manual eject button, where the TEXEL now has an electronic
eject.
Thanks in advance.
==>DMC
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From: HENRY PAUL Number: 7508
To: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Date: 11/19/93 5:44a
Subj: King's Quest VI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EF>Does anyone who how to get past the statue with the bow and arrow?
EF>Do you ever get to trade lamps with the street nvendor?
You need the shield from the catacombs.
Yes, later in the game. Have you defeated the Minotaur yet?
* OLX 2.1 TD * Hey buddy! Your taglines are untied!
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From: KIN NG Number: 7509
To: ALL DEALERS Date: 11/20/93 6:13a
Subj: Foreign Language Cds Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I am looking for some foreign language Cds: chinese, spanish. Are there any
recommendations? I'm more interested in content and quality. Price list would
also be helpful. Thanks.
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From: PAUL HARDY Number: 7510
To: CHRISTOPHER KING Date: 11/20/93 8:58p
Subj: Images on CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CK>Hello all,
> I'm seeking information on transferring scanned or video
>images onto CD-ROM in such a way as to make them available through an
>indexing system - perhaps in a hypertext type of system. I'm ignorant of
>the wheres and whyfores and would appreciate any help.
Check out one of the Windows-based multimedia systems such as Toolbook.
For pure database work, there are several products available although I
can't think of any Japanese-language ones off-hand. For simple needs,
you could check out PhotoCD which is pretty cheap, even in Japan: 80 yen
or so per image. The Kodak demo kits can be found in Nipponbashi for
2500-4500 yen.
>Is there a corporation in Japan currently developing such systems?
Zillions. I'd guess Imagica near JIX would be one such. JIX did a very
small amount of consulting to Seibunsha a couple of years back, where I
had to point tell them what was fact and what was fantasy in the
hardware field. Seibunsha are putting their clothes catalog on CD-ROM or
CD-I, and will have their sales staff troll around OL's with a reader
and order form.
I bet you could get something to pre-mastering stage for about $1000,
including buying all the software from scratch. In Japan, the scanning
is the ludicrously expensive bit; we're thinking about using PhotoCD as
the intermediate step for a little project of ours since the `big boys'
in Japan seem to be keeping quiet about what an excellent medium it is
for physically small images. Cheap, adequate resolution.
* QMPro 1.51 * "Dok-tor - oowoo oowoo"
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7511
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 11/19/93 9:15a
Subj: Re: catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Joe,
JR> Ask for a copy of our CDLIST! If you'd like a printed copy, send
JR> your mailing information to us.
Please mail a copy to:
David J. Silver
95th CSH
Unit 29223 Box 176
APO AE 091022
> If you are a sysop & wish us to freq a copy at our expense, just ask!
I am a sysop and if you're feeling adventurous, please c'mon over and
drop it off <g>...
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From: PHIL GOLDSTEIN Number: 7512
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 11:52a
Subj: CD ROMS MOUNTED VERTICALL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I was wondering if CD ROM drives can be operated vertically instead of
horizontally. If so, does the use of caddy make a difference. I
generally operate with my desktop PC below my desk in a vertical
position.
..PHIL
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From: GEOFF FRANGOS @ 910/114 Number: 7513
To: MARCO JURRIENS Date: 11/18/93 11:09a
Subj: PLAYER.. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MJ>I own a SoundBlaster Pro and wish to hook up a cdrom to that, which one
MJ>should I buy? Unless the costs are extreme I really want a double speed at
Get a Panasonic 562b...It will plug right into the SB Pro. I got one for my
wife for $225, and installed it in about ten minutes.
___
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From: JOHN LUCE Number: 7514
To: MIKE SMITH Date: 11/21/93 11:18a
Subj: Re: MITSUMI CDROM AND OS/ Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Unfortunately, MITFX001.ADD does *not* support the older Radi Shack/DAK
Mitsumi cdrom players.
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From: EDDIE IMPERIAL Number: 7515
To: ALL Date: 11/21/93 8:20a
Subj: GIFFY GOLD FOR TRADE! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have GIFFY GOLD CD for sale or trade. May trade for adult are swimware
cd.
Eddie
713-437-0124
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From: JIM HASSERT Number: 7516
To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 11/20/93 6:11p
Subj: CD Drive & Card Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Stewart -
The Reveal CDROM drive is made by Reveal. That is the name of the
company. Reveal is owned and run by the folks who own Packard Bell.
The drive is a doublespeed drive - 300k/sec average throughput, and an
access time of under 400 ms. This drive is more than sufficient to run
the packages you are talking about.
The CDROM drive is also Kodak photoCD ready and multisession capable.
This simply means it can read CDs that are written to in more than one
"session". For example, you can now have your pictures processed to the
same CD and view them on your PC, making slide shows and even
manipulating the pictures as well. It may not seem important now, but I
think more and more software will be using the kodak photocd format, and
you never know...you might like being able to store thousands of
pictures on one disk. The price is a very good one, and the product
seems to be of high quality.
There are certainly other CD solutions out there, Stewart...but you
asked for specifics, and this experience has been a positive one for my
friend.
If you're looking for less expensive CD Drives - they are out there.
Fine ones. They are of the single speed variety (150K/sec throughput),
and most don't support multisession capability. You need to decide
whether you want a quick fix, or a longer term solution, and what it is
worth to you. Single speed CDRom drives can be had for as little as
125.00. Just be sure that when you decided what you're going to do, that
the CD Drive will interface with the sound card of your choosing.
If you get a slower drive, you can significantly improve performance by
picking up a CDROM Cache software utility. These products - CD Speedway,
and Lightening CD store the data the player reads into memory...thereby
increasing the effective performance of the player. And if you're using
DOS 6.2 - you don't need extra software. DOS 6.2 has a CD caching
ability built in. By the way, CD caching will improve the performance of
the higher level drives as well.
I hope I haven't made things more confusing for you. You'd also be wise
to read any of the magazines out there doing reviews...such as PC
Magazine, PC World, Computer Shopper, New Media, and Multimedia World.
Best of luck....
Jim Hassert
The MPC Guy.
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7517
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 9:08p
Subj: CD's for sale! Cheap! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the following CD Rom's for sale:
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing v2.0 $17.50
+$2.50 P&H
Sound Effects Library $10.00
+$3.00 P&H
Reply here, or call the bellow phone number. Please leave a message if you
call, I screen my calls if I am home!
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: STEVE PESANT Number: 7518
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 11/21/93 9:24a
Subj: CATALOG Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi there Boris!
BO> Our NEW catalog is Now Available For File Request Using
BO> the Name " CCI.ZIP"
BO> or the Magic Name Of "CCI". If you already have a copy of our catalog,
BO> you may request "UPDATE.ZIP" as it contains many new additions. You may
BO> request both files from anyone of the systems below. If you're not running
BO> a mailer, your welcome to visit the BBS's below and download it FREE.
Could you please F'Att your newest catalog to my system!
(1:153/217)
Thanks
-=Cheers=-
Steve.
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From: LON LENTZ Number: 7519
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/20/93 5:05p
Subj: Re: Hitachi Driver? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Raff Lerro to David Adkins <=-
RL> I have a driver for an Hitachi CD ROM called HITACHIA.SYS that may
Is there anyway when installing the .sys file in config.sys to tell
the computer what interrupt the controller board is set at?
... This message was recorded before a live studio audience.
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From: LON LENTZ Number: 7520
To: EDWARD FOSTER Date: 11/20/93 5:08p
Subj: Re: Hitachia.sys Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Edward Foster to Lon Lentz <=-
EF> Here is a help file I got when I purchased mine from.I run 4 units.
Thanx for the info. However, would you know how to tell the computer
what interrupt the controller card is set at? And would you know what the
8 dip switches on the back side of the drive are for?
... Two most common elements in the universe: Hydrogen & Stupidity.
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7521
To: CHET HART Date: 11/21/93 12:09p
Subj: Re: cd rom info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Chet Hart to John Nelson <=-
JN>Unfortunately, you have several things wrong.
JN>A kernal, not THE kernal. Rather like OS/2's DOS box.
JN>Funny, I seem to recall lots of Windows 3.x apps running on OS/2 without
JN>ANY copies of DOS around.
JN>Do you know this for a fact, via some reliable inside information, or
JN>are you just spewing speculation?
CH> Please try reading, it is a reliable source of info and it requires
CH> that you have an IQ...! My sources are:
CH> Windows Sources Magazine
CH> PC Magazine
CH> Computer Shopper
Guys, guys, this is the CD-ROM echo, not the Street Brawl echo! Actually, John
is right that lots and lots of Windows 3.x apps run on OS/2 2.1. They are
slower, but they are faster on OS/2 than on Windoze NT. Has anyone seen
Windoze NT on CD yet?
By the way Chet, I'm using Byte Magazine for my source on OS/2 to Windoze
comparison.
... We now return to our regularly scheduled flame-throwing. ___ Blue Wave/QWK
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7522
To: HENRY PAUL Date: 11/21/93 12:09p
Subj: Re: wing commander deluxe Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Henry Paul to All <=-
HP> Hello all!,
HP> Does anyone have either Wing Commander I Deluxe or II Deluxe on CD-ROM
HP> and had problems with it? I tried WCII/Ultima Underworld and
HP> experienced problems reading data off the drive fast enough so that the
HP> music plays. I know this is the problem due to all the tests I ran, and
HP> then copying it to my HD.
HP> If you haven't had any trouble with either or both of these, could you
HP> tell me what system and peripherals you are running it/them on?
HP> I have a 386 SX/25 2mb RAM and 340mb HD. I have the Mitsumi LU005S on
HP> the 16bit cont. card.
HP> Thankyou for any help given!
Actually, I have had some serious trouble with my music throughput on WCII Dlx
myself. I thought it was just my system, because it did that when I had
borrowed the 3.5 version of it from a friend of mine. My machine is set up
like this: 386DX/33 Mhz 2 Mb RAM 105Mb Conner HD Panasonic (Matsushita) 563
doulespeed CD-ROM Soundblaster 2.0 (Half the Audio Problem right here:-{)
Have you had trouble with the music slowing down the voice tracks? That's been
a real problem here for me...
Do any of you people with faster machines than mine w/WC or WCII have any of
the problems described above?
... Windws is ine for bckgroun comunicaions - Bll Gats, 192 ___ Blue Wave/QWK
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From: DALE MUNCKTON Number: 7523
To: ALL Date: 11/18/93 9:23p
Subj: Night Owl 10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ok, everybody the word is out that Nightowl 10 has a few viruses on it!
If this is true, i wanna know about it please??
Could some kind ppl let me know if this rumor is true, and give me
a list of which files are infected!
Thanks heaps!
:)
... Well, isn't this fun!
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7524
To: JOSEPH ROBERTSON Date: 11/18/93 5:14p
Subj: Gus & panasonic 562b Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JR> Has anyone tried using the new Panasonic 562b CD-ROM with a
JR>GUS? Can you buy the 562b with a controller or do you have to use it
JR>with the Sound Blaster series?
Yes, several of my friends have this setup. The Panasonic is readily
available with a controller card. The whole setup works just fine.
Panasonic Drive + Controller card + GUS is a very good combination.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7525
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/18/93 5:23p
Subj: NEC's new 3X's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RE> Thing is, if the PAS 16 SCSI and 1540B were similar in earlier
RE>testing with other drives, why would this change with a new type of
RE>drive??
Just an (un)educated guess here, but maybe the NEC 3X is the first drive
to approach the limitations of the SCSI controller on the PAS.
Regards.
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From: BRUCE MACDONALD Number: 7526
To: ED MELO Date: 11/20/93 3:02p
Subj: Re: WANTED CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Great Ill Take em both!!
Where do you live or can you leave me your phone number!!
Any ways I will take both off them, Just call me on (02) 622 9920 After
7pm , You are in Australia are you??
Thanks, Bruce MacDonald.
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7527
To: RANDY STOLLER Date: 11/21/93 9:46a
Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-16-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Randy Stoller
said to Tony Stott:-
RS>TS>Toothpaste is a very mild cutting and polishing compound, containin
RS>TS>fine particles which can assist with polishing scratches
RS>TS>out of plastic or even metal.
RS>TS>Use a VERY soft cloth, and simply rub the scratch with the cloth
RS>TS>dipped in toothpaste. It DOES work, and I have used the
RS>TS>technique to polish scratches out of a watchface very sccessfully.
RS>What brand of toothpaste works best? I tried Arm & Hammer Dental Care
RS>on a test CD and it just made millions of little scratches. (Ok, so
RS>maybe using a toothpaste with baking soda in it isn't such a good idea
RS>:) What toothpastes do work? Paste or gel? Hmm.. I wonder if
RS>toothpaste makers could use this in ads.. Makes your scratched CDs go
RS>as new, and has a great minty taste!
Maybe our brand names don't match, but in general, ANY of the
toothpastes should contain a mild cutting/polishin agent. Just
don't mix in baking powder eh? :^)
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 7528
To: ALL Date: 11/22/93 12:27a
Subj: CD-DISCounts Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
***************************** CD-DISCounts *********************************
BAD NEWS - We have sold out of the following games:
Return To Zork, Day of the Tentacle, Dune, Mad Dog McCree.
- We have run out of catalogues for the 2nd time
GOOD NEWS - We are ordering more! more! more! and will be announcing some new
titles soon! In time for Christmas!!! (Did I just type that?)
- An all new catalogue due Tuesday 23/11/93 (Thankyou SNAP)
- New shipment arrived includes, 7th Guest $59, Groliers $78, + more
YOU SHOULD- Get in early for a copy of the new catalogue
- To avoid disappointment, pre-order copies of the sold out games
Note: Our office is attended during business hours Tuesday & Thursday. On other
days you may leave a message and we will return your call ASAP. Or call A.H.
CD-DISCounts P.O. Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
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From: GLENN BRADY Number: 7529
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 11/19/93 11:19a
Subj: Toothpaste Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-16-93 Laurie Batt spake thusly to Andrew See :-
LB> JD>>How do you do it?
LB>
LB> AS> Rub it on the scratch with your finger, then wash it off.
LB>
LB> But wont that wash off all the data ?? <G>
Not enough to harm it, just don't kink the patch cord to your sound card,
it stops the little bits of electricity getting through.
Oh, BTW, don't leave any sockets unplugged, the electricity leaks out. ;-)
___
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From: MATTHEW PIENING Number: 7530
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 6:04p
Subj: cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Oi, Oi, Oi, Oi, I need a shareware CD-Rom disk, cheap, Ok, please mail me here
.\\atthew Pieining
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From: LAURENCE HILL Number: 7531
To: POE LIM Date: 11/20/93 12:26a
Subj: Panasonic Double Speed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Are You using the CDMKE41.SYS driver ??
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From: LAURENCE HILL Number: 7532
To: STEPHEN RANSON Date: 11/20/93 12:29a
Subj: CD-ROM Specials Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I hate People Who Put Adds On BBS's & I can buy them cheaper!!!!!!!
TFN Hilly
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From: LAURENCE HILL Number: 7533
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/20/93 12:31a
Subj: Cd Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I've been told brasso works well too, but it is much harsher than tooth paste.
TFN Hilly
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From: LAURENCE HILL Number: 7534
To: ED MELO Date: 11/20/93 12:35a
Subj: GOOD GAMES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
INCA is a top game .. try it
TFN Hilly
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From: LAURENCE HILL Number: 7535
To: NORBERT PIRZKAL Date: 11/20/93 12:41a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 10 NOW SHIPPING Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
the best shareware cd-rom i've come across is software vault gold..
not like other shareware cds this baby has a full 600mb of zipped stuff..
TFN Hilly
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From: LAURENCE HILL Number: 7536
To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 11/20/93 12:56a
Subj: CD Drive & Card Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Give CPU Computers a ring in Bendigo.. I Know He has some 150kB Mitsubish
drive there.
TFN Hilly
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7537
To: ROB HALFORD Date: 11/19/93 8:18p
Subj: MultiSpin Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Gidday... did you know you have the same name as the singer from Judas Preist?
On Nov 14 02:53 93, Rob Halford of 1:202/1321 wrote:
RH> I have a PAS 16 sound card, and my understanding is that I
RH> need to call MediaVision for drivers and a SCSI adapter. Is
Well, I cant say I have heard of the CDR500, but if it's internal all you need
is a 50 pin dil on each end of a 50 wire ribbon cable to hook it to a PAS with
SCSI interface :)
RH> this correct? Also, I would like the sound card to handle
RH> the sound from the player, rather than just "pass it
RH> through." Do I need to use the feature connector for this?
The sound from the CD rom can be plugged into the PAS via the audio pins on the
PAS... I assume you have the manuals for each ? The mixer software for the PAS
takes care of the rest.
RH> And finally, should I make the call to MS BBS to get DOS
RH> 6.2 for CD-ROM caching? How does the cache affect performance?
If it were me, I would try the drive first. It may not need cacheing...
besides, the new Smartdrv doesnt seem to make any difference, despite the fact
that it claims to be cacheing the CD rom...
Barry
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7538
To: CHUCK POWELL Date: 11/19/93 8:25p
Subj: MITSUMI CDROM AND OS/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On Nov 16 15:55 93, Chuck Powell of 1:371/4 wrote:
CP> of any OS/2 drivers for the good ole standard bare bones
CP> Mitsumi drives? The current driver runs under Windows 3.1
There is a driver written for the Mitsumi drives that is native to OS/2
Look for an archive called MITFX.ZIP
Barry
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From: JASON WILLIAMS Number: 7539
To: POE LIM Date: 11/16/93 5:11p
Subj: NEC's new 3X's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> ML> Whoa... where did you get this drive? Are NEC Australia already
> ML> selling it here?
> No, but they are around. The looks is either you like it, or you hate
> it.
Sorry if this isn't what you were talking about, but is this that 450k per
second drive - the cdr1000 or whatever it was? I saw that drive in a table in
the Australian Personal Computer magazine a few months ago - it looks really
good - 450k per second and only about $100 more than the double speed ones...
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From: JASON WILLIAMS Number: 7540
To: CALVIN CHAN Date: 11/16/93 5:20p
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Thanks for the info. The thing I am worrying about the GUS is
> software support. Since the GUS is quite new and few software is has
> support for it at the moment. Although it is SB compatable, I heard
> that it sounds strange when it simulates the SB. Is it so?
The GUS is a year old now and support is still sparse, but it's catching on
pretty well now. It is software SB compatible - but it is not very good.
There is a software emulator for the MT-32/SCC-1, and a new version is due for
release that supports the sound blaster DAC at the same time.
With this emulation, the card would be probably one of the best in the world -
it allows it to support general MIDI music and sound blaster sound effects
simultaneously, and has other techniques to keep the correct patches in RAM,
etc...
The GUS 16-bit recording daughterboard is about to be released, and the sound
quality looks like being much better than the pas-16, sb-16, etc.
To sum it up, I have been reluctant to recommend the GUS up until now because
of the lack of support, but now it's a worthy card.
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From: JASON WILLIAMS Number: 7541
To: BOB JACKSON Date: 11/16/93 5:26p
Subj: GUS, Yea Right Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Chris, maybe you can help me. The GUS sounds interesting but it seems
> there are multiple dirvers for the thing. HOw many of the things does
> one have to have and do they all have to be loaded for the board to
> work. I like things kinda simple...
Maybe I can. The GUS itself is a good card - but does not have hardware
emulation of anything else.
It comes standard with a software emulation of the soundblaster. What this
means is that you make a batch file to run each game that automatically runs
the soundblaster emulation, runs the game and unloads the emulation software.
There is a third-party developer who has made a mt-32/scc-1/general midi
emulator for the card which is about to support soundblaster sound effects at
the same time. This program is shareware; it has limited runtime without
registration.
For use emulating other cards, admittedly the gus gets quite complicated; but
as games start supporting the GUS in its native mode (and they are beginning
to), there'll be no drivers or anything to worry about, and you'll be getting
infinitely better sound quality than the soundblaster or other cards.
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From: RICK COOKE Number: 7542
To: ALL Date: 11/21/93 3:01p
Subj: Two CR-ROMS on a soundblaster card. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone know if there is a mod or adapter to allow 2 or more
cd-roms on a soundblaster card (8 bit)
Rick Cooke
... If it ain't broke, I can fix it.
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7543
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/16/93 2:26p
Subj: SHAREWARE CD'S Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
>BF>>For the best prices
>BF>Be carefull with that claim - your prices are generally competative, but
>some BF>of them are by NO means "the best"....
>How would you know? One thing you'll quickly learn in this business Brice, is
>that "advertised" price and "selling" price are very often two different
>things.
True - but I have to base my comments on the facts available....
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7544
To: BOB HAY Date: 11/16/93 2:40p
Subj: PC VS. MAC Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Makes me wonder why all the schools are buying Macs with CD-ROMs???
Apple has given LARGE "educational discounts" for many years now, and as a
direct result they have dominated the educational market for most of those
years....
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7545
To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 11/16/93 4:43p
Subj: CACHING FOR CD-ROM DRIVE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>caching the CD-ROM is dumb, first the smartdrive does not have CD-ROM caching,
The DOS 6.2 version of Smartdrive DOES cache CD-ROM drives, per
ComputerWorld's article.
Also, within it's limitations, Cacheing IS quite nice.
On the other hand, I wouldn't trust Smartdrive for ANY of my own data - WAY
too many buggy versions over the years, and low performance compared to
virtually ALL of the other cache programs around....
>but tell me what program, be it a game or anything, weill access the same
>data over and over again
A LOT of programs do so - especially Game programs.
>according to PC-Magazine is the best
Take ANYTHING PC-Mag claims with a pound of salt. They often get the physical
data correct (though they also BADLY blow even that much sometimes!), but their
conclusions are RARELY supported by even their OWN evaluations....
* SLMR 2.1a * Do I believe in the Bible? Shoot, man, I've SEEN one!
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7546
To: DAVE VANHORN Date: 11/16/93 4:45p
Subj: HELP? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>I'm trying to install a Denon DRD-555 drive onto either a Trantor card or the
>Seagate ST-01 or ST-02. Does anyone know where I can get a driver that will do
>the job?
I would skip the Seagarbage SCSI stuff - it BARELY handles Hard Drives, much
less anything else.
Try Adaptec for Trantor drivers - they recently bought out Trantor.
Call Denon directly if you need drive information - I bought one of those used
at a Hamfest once (presumed dead, turned out to be repairable but STILL not
working right - but the case/PS alone were worth my $10 investment!) and Denon
is QUITE helpfull over the phone....
* SLMR 2.1a * My cat has an answering machine..He'll call back later
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7547
To: BOB MCGRATH Date: 11/18/93 1:07p
Subj: *CUSTOM CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Bob (Moderator)
Odd - last time I checked Bob Hall was the moderator of this FidoNet CDROM
echo.
Is someone doing an "unauthorised" gateway between FidoNet and some other
network where your confrence "resides"?
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7548
To: DENIS SHELSTON Date: 11/18/93 1:08p
Subj: PROGRAMMERS CD? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>I was wondering if anyone carrys or knows where to get a Programmers CD. By
>this I mean an ALL shareware CD.
How about the Walnut Creek "Source Code" collection?
* SLMR 2.1a * To discover proper respect for authority, ask any Cat....
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7549
To: SHAWN MAZZUTO Date: 11/18/93 1:12p
Subj: NIGHTOWL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>think that the tons of money already made by NightOwl, that firstly,
>there wouldn't be any virus infected files (2 confirmed reports)
In all fairness, those virus infected files were NOT detectable by the
"current" scanners dating to the day NO10 SHIPPED - much less the day that the
collection was "wrapped" and sent to the manufacturer.
>have it cater to more then just PC Board!
That part IS annoying - the file formats for the other common BBS programs ARE
readily available....
* SLMR 2.1a * Guns don't kill. People MISusing Guns kill....
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7550
To: SCOTT RENFRO Date: 11/18/93 4:09p
Subj: cdrom/forsale (fido) Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
*** Quoting Scott Renfro to All dated 11-14-93 ***
> Can anyone give me some phone numbers for fido cdrom/forsale echos.
> I need some bbs numbers that carry it.
>
(313)255-8114
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7551
To: ALL Date: 11/18/93 4:11p
Subj: 100 Disc CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ok, I have been asking about the 100 Disc CD-ROM changer, someone told me sony
makes one and gave me the number- This is an audio changer. I need a CD-ROM
changer. A few people have given me names of companies, but could not supply
phone numbers. If anyone can do so, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rusty
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From: ROGER SMITH Number: 7552
To: BOB BREED Date: 11/20/93 12:03a
Subj: KODAK CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
must be the wrong Roger Smith ...... Sorry the "Real" R.S.
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From: JIMBO BARBER Number: 7553
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 10:47a
Subj: Trading for CD games... Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** IBM SOFTWARE FOR SALE OR TRADE ***
These are all original packages, with original diskettes, manuals
and boxes. All are on 3.5" diskette. All are VGA versions, where
applicable.
ONLY $15 EACH!!!
That includes all mailing expenses.
I will also trade for CD-ROM based games. In fact, I'll trade 2
for 1! I'll give you two games listed below for one CD-ROM game.
The specific CD-ROM games I'm interested in are Loom, Monkey Island
1 and Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. I will trade ALL the
software below for any two of those titles.
If interested, leave a message here and we'll work out the details.
*******************************************************************
* King's Quest V - Sierra
* Microsoft Golf for Windows (Windows required) - Microsoft
* The Adventures of Willy Beamish - Dynamix
* Shuttle (Space Shuttle simulator... excellent) - Virgin Games
* Quattro Pro 4.0 (DOS) - Borland
* Virtual Reality Studio - Domark
* Birds of Prey - Electronic Arts
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From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 7554
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 2:00p
Subj: The Texel delima Refer: NONE
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For those of you who have been following the texel problem I was having, I
thought I'd let you all know what the answer is to the problem.
For those of you who have Texel drives with Trantor t130b controllers and are
experiencing probles with the night owl disks doing a cold reboot when you try
to extract a file. Here is the answer;
the Trantor card is the problem. I replaced the 8 bit trantor with a 16 bit
adaptec 1522a controller. After doing the install thing I immediately ran night
owl 8. It worked flawlessly.
If you are experiencing these problems- replace your controller card. I
received a net message from Karen Maynor who said she has basically the same
set up I do with no troubles. She has an Always IN2000 card. Her system does
not reboot with night owl extract either.
I would like to compile a list of compatible controllers. If you have a Texel
drive and a controller other than Trantor, Always, or Adaptec, and it allows
you to extract night owl disks, please leave me a message. Likewise if you have
a Trantor card and your night owl does not reboot the system upon file
extraction, please leave me a note on that too. Thanks.
Diane
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From: JASON WILLIAMS Number: 7555
To: DANNY TONG Date: 11/17/93 11:44p
Subj: Gus & pas16 info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Every review gave the PAS16 the best award. The only thing reviews
> said about the GUS was this card is not recommended.
From what I've read, the reviewers are incompetant idiots. I read a review
that praised the GUS's SBOS emulation, yet said that, compared to the PAS16 and
SB16, it had bad MIDI quality.
Evidence like this to me suggests that the reviewers didn't even bother opening
the packages - they wrote their reviews by reading the backs of the boxes.
I am that close to terminating all my magazine subscriptions, etc. because what
they write is such a load of crap...
-+-
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From: PETER WARD Number: 7556
To: JOEL DUMAS Date: 11/20/93 7:41p
Subj: Re: NEC CDR-55 and PAS 16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'll give it a try
Thanks Joel
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From: IAN BISHOP Number: 7557
To: DAVID ADKINS Date: 11/21/93 12:00a
Subj: Re: panasonic dbl speed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DA>>What about the cable availability to do this please???
I'll find out for sure and let you know in the next few days. What I
believe may well be the game is this.
Buy your new Panasonic drive (say 562B as this is the one I know)
Purchase a Panasonic external CD-ROM case (my price RRP is AUS$155) and
I would assume that the appropriate cable is supplied with the external
case. Obviously the drive would need its jumper settings made to
reflect drive 2,3 or 4.
Regards, Ian Bishop
Bishop's Computers
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From: STEVE HODGES Number: 7558
To: CHRIS PATTEN Date: 11/16/93 9:41a
Subj: Sdn 1 Plus Cd Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
CP>Let me know if you get any news as I really like the first SDN
CP>disk. Also the SDN file feed to Australia seems to have gone astray
CP>and there always were lots of useful files to be had.
As lots of sysops seem to like getting SDN feeds, one might expect that
a SDN disk would find an instant market.
The .SDA files allow one to produce some truely bodacious descriptions.
Steve (Ex-sysop)
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From: SHANE DAY Number: 7559
To: MARCO JURRIENS Date: 11/17/93 6:45p
Subj: player.. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Marco,
-=> Quoting Marco Jurriens to All <=-
MJ> I own a SoundBlaster Pro and wish to hook up a cdrom to that, which
MJ> one should I buy? Unless the costs are extreme I really want a double
MJ> speed at least..
MJ> Does anybody know an American firm? As these are probably somewhat
MJ> cheaper..
Which country do you come from? I know that in Australia, although
it is cheaper to buy a product from America, it inevitably costs more
after postage. It is also hard getting support for your purchase.
(Who wants to call ISD to be put on hold?)
Having a SoundBlaster Pro card, it's normally a safe bet to buy a
SoundBlaster CD-ROM. The double speed SoundBlaster CDROM drive costs
around $550 in Australia (about $US400). Avoid buying unknown brands,
as there are problems finding drivers. The BB I'm cosysop of owns a
Pinnacle CDROM, and we can't find a OS/2 2.1 driver for it. (not
that we've looked too hard! :) )
Have fun,
Shane
... I did! I did! I did see a puttytat
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7560
To: TIM HELTON Date: 11/20/93 7:27a
Subj: Re: Nightowl 10 Refer: NONE
Read: 11/23/93 4:10p Private: No
G'day Tim Helton, In a message on <Nov 15>, you said :
->> I dont know how or why he was selling them cheap but he was,
->> that all
TH> IA's price on Night Owl 10 was cheaper that the other
TH> dealer's prices because his motivation was different.
TH> He sold these discs for the sole purpose of harming Richard
TH> Graham and the Night Owl product.
Hmm. Interesting. I cant see how he would hurt them though, when it only means
that more is sold.
TH> The other dealers sold the discs to turn a profit. That's
TH> why he's cheaper than the other dealers - in more ways than
TH> one....
Does this mean he is selling at a loss ?? Wouldnt that hurt him more than
anything ??
Laurie
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7561
To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 11/20/93 9:13a
Subj: NightOwl BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Yves Desjardins, In a message on <Nov 16>, you said :
YD> Hello All!
YD> Does anyone know the phone number for the Night Owl BBS.
Sorry. I dont know
YD> I would also like to point out that Norton Antivirus 2.1
YD> (virus list of Nov93) does not detect anything wrong on any
YD> file on the Night Owl 10.
YD> Could it be that McAfee is wrong?
No, it is not wrong.
I have had a look at one of those virus in the sport21c.zip archive.
Normal scan will not detect it. The files were infected before the files were
PKLITED, either deliberately, or the originator of that file had a virus
infected machine.
To get scan to detect it , it is necessary to to the following.
1. Unzip the file.
Inside this is 4 files.
1. a self extracting archive sport21c.exe
2. document.co_
3. sports.co_
4. install.com
The contents of the self extracting archive are sports.com and document.com
They are identical to the document.co_ and sports.co_
All of these com files (except install.com) have been PKLITED.
2. Decompress the pklited files (I used DISLITE), there are a number of
programs around that will do this.
3. Run SCAN on the new unLITED com files. You will then detect the butterfly
Virus. The install.com is the only one not infected.
4. Run CLEAN on the com files and the virus can be removed . I have done it and
successfully ran sports.exe without getting infected by any virus.
It is difficult to detect as the virus infected the program before it was
compressed by PKLITE.
Laurie
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From: JONATHAN SOLOMON Number: 7562
To: RICK TERESI Date: 11/19/93 9:07p
Subj: Cdrom games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'm definitely interested in the deal.BTW where do you live & how would you
propose to make the swap?
Reg's Jono
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7563
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/20/93 4:08p
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
ML>Is native GUS sound better than Roland/GMidi?
Generally yes. General MIDI is limited to the 192 patch GM patch set.
The GUS, because it uses RAM, and stores samples on the hard-disk, can
use any recording as a patch. It already has the 192 GM patches, but you
can add your own to this.
ML>Maybe I should get one of these to compliment my PAS16?
Not a bad idea.
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From: JOHN NELSON Number: 7564
To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 11/21/93 5:47p
Subj: Re: Night Owl 10 Dealer R Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> Scan 108 (also on the CD) for the ButterFLIES virus. Apparently Scan
-> detect the butterFLY virus and CLEAN can wipe it. Comments anyone??
Just how does it do this on a READ ONLY CD?
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From: ROBERT BRITZ Number: 7565
To: DAVID ADKINS Date: 11/21/93 5:04p
Subj: DOS 6.2 Upgrade Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DA> I think it is illegal for you to do this. Microsoft might have something
DA> to say about your re-distributing it. But then perhaps you have got
No, Microsoft has released the 6.2 to the public now as long as the user is a
registered owner of 6.0 and the archive file doesn't get modified
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From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 7566
To: TOM BULUM Date: 11/21/93 9:50p
Subj: Re: 2x 3x 4x Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LR> A constant angular velocity means that the disk spins at a
LR> constant rate. However, I am given to understand that CD's are
LR> constant linear velocity, not CAV. The specs for my
TB> LVD player (which
LR> can play CD's) states that the CD's have a CLV of 1.2m/s. At the
LR> inner track, that works out to be about 4700RPM.
LR> Do you know what the
DP> rotational speed of a 1X CDROM is when it is reading the
DP> beginning of the disc?
LR> I'm not certain if the beginning of the disk is near the
LR> center or the outer rim. At the outer rim, it is probably running
LR> about 1500 RPM, for a music CD. I don't know how CD-ROMs compare.
LR> One can overcome the mechanical limitations by reading more than one
LR> track at a time.
LR> Les
TB> Hi Les,
TB> just had a look at my Panasonic manual and it says that
TB> the fastest RPM in Normal Mode (ie 150 kb/s) is 530 rpm.
Obviously, either my LVD reference is in error, or your CD reference is
in error. I suspect that it is my reference for my Pioneer LVD that is in
error, as I have seen CD's spin, and they did not look to be spinning any
1500-4700RPM, to me. Perhaps they meant 12 cm/s, or 1.2 m/min, or some such.
Actually, 12cm/s sounds more like it, and works out to be in the region of
470RPM, which would agree well with your reference. That would be .12m/s,
which means that they dropped a decimal point.
Les
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From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 7567
To: CHET HART Date: 11/21/93 9:59p
Subj: Re: 2X 3X 4X Refer: NONE
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CH> Yes, and the manufacturers are hoping you'll fall into that trap so that
CH> they can keep getting more and more of your income over a smaller and
CH> smaller period. While staying up with the state-of-the-art is an
CH> admirable persuit, we need to temper such with a little common sense.
CH> "When an improvement doesn't improve our work more than a FEW PERCENT,
CH> why expend HALF our income on the so called improvement."
I have a better solution: wait until the technology is firmly
established and prices somewhat stabilized before buying. I saved my self the
cost of upgrading from an 8088 to a 286 and from a 286 to a 386 by not buying
until the 386 came out. I saved the cost of upgrading from an ISA 486 to an
EISA 486, or from a 33MHz to a 50MHz by waiting until the EISA 486DX-50's were
reasonably priced before upgrading from a 386-16 to a 486-50. And I saved
myself the cost of upgrading from a double speed CD-ROM drive to a quad speed
drive by waiting until the price was reasonable on the Pioneer quad speed
drives. And I don't spend even a twentieth of my income, let alone half my
income, on computers or their improvements.
Les
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7568
To: ROCCO VOLKER Date: 11/11/93 12:35p
Subj: Need Info on Drives.. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
sorry to butt in but the local egghead software are now selling panasonic CR563
drives for $199.99. It goes under the Revel name.
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7569
To: ALL Date: 11/11/93 12:38p
Subj: Busty Babes vol. 2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone out there with the Busty Babes vol 2 disk as disappointed as I am. I
think the first one is much better. Anyone interested in buying it? Also
disappointed with Night Owl 10. Weak.
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From: JAMES BROOKS Number: 7570
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/21/93 7:41a
Subj: Sound Effects CDs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Ed !
In a message of 11-Nov-93 you wrote:
ED> I have the following CD Rom's for sale:
ED> Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing v2.0 $17.50
ED> Sound Effects Library $10.00
By any chance you still have the Sound Effects CD? I am VERY interested in it.
Unless you have a bunch (or make them)? Let me know pls.
James "Alex" Brooks
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7571
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 11:19a
Subj: NEW CD'S Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
(((((((((((((((((((((( N E W R E L E A S E ' S )))))))))))))))))))))))
Hobbe's OS/2 - 600+megs OCT - $20. - A Ton Of NEW Files !!! BBS Ready
Simtel20 - 650+megs - Just Out - $20. - All New Shareware !! BBS Ready
AmiNet - 600+megs June - $20. - Amiga Shareware CD - DOS/Amiga Support
Space & Astronomy - 600+megs - $20. 1080 Images, Text Files, BBS Ready
WordPerfect Comp - 400+megs - $16. Macros,Fonts,Drivers - + BBS Ready
Windows Comp - 626+megs - $16. Wav Files,Fonts,Tools,Utils + BBS Ready
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUE 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7572
To: ALL Date: 11/20/93 11:19a
Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
C R E A M O F T H E C R O P I I
OVER 654 MEGS New Shareware 4987 Files Dated '93' Dup Checked
Virus Checked Files.BBS Support Multi Line Discription
Mouse Support Menu 14Megs Prog Code Plus MORE !!!
Only 200 prog Older Than April '93' - 10% Dup to NO10, Pier3, Software Gold
PRICE - $25.
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress!
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From: GERARD KONNING Number: 7573
To: ALL Date: 11/18/93 2:41p
Subj: Amiga cd-32 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yo all....
Has anybody experienced the allmighty power of the Amiga CD-32 player
yet? I sure would like to know because it's fairly new and I don't
want my good money go to waste...
Greetings from Holland...
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From: JOOP STOKVIS Number: 7574
To: THOMAS SHAFFER Date: 11/19/93 4:02p
Subj: SPACE AND ASTRONOMY CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Thomas!
I could be interested to obtain your CDrom but you did not mention a price...
Is it all ready released?
Groeten!
Joop
BBS Waterland home of wlink.nl (usenet/UUCP)
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7575
To: BARON SCHWING Date: 11/22/93 7:47a
Subj: Help Help On T7g Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
two ways to win, one is keep going to the library 3 times to let the game solve
itself, (this is kinda cheating) the second way i did was to play the game
"Go". I have this on shareware. I set it to difficult and I toggle it back and
forth between T7G and Go. Whatever the computer does I follow and place the
same piece in the game Go. Eventually the Go game is "smarter" with its move
and beats T7G. However, I see no difference in game ending if I go either way
like the owners manual suggest.
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From: CHRISTOPHER KING Number: 7576
To: PAUL HARDY Date: 11/23/93 1:20a
Subj: Images on CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> CK>Hello all,
-> > I'm seeking information on transferring scanned or vid
-> >images onto CD-ROM in such a way as to make them available through
-> >indexing system - perhaps in a hypertext type of system. I'm ignor
-> >the wheres and whyfores and would appreciate any help.
->
-> I bet you could get something to pre-mastering stage for about $1000,
-> including buying all the software from scratch. In Japan, the scannin
-> is the ludicrously expensive bit; we're thinking about using PhotoCD
-> the intermediate step for a little project of ours since the `big boy
-> in Japan seem to be keeping quiet about what an excellent medium it i
-> for physically small images. --Cheap, adequate resolution--.
Sounds encouraging, although the project which I'm enquiring about this
on behalf of is tentatively developing into a 3-D cybernetic experience
thingy. Those interested in using it would be a small market confined to
ageing studies. Most people, given the choice would most probably opt
for cyber-sex as opposed to cyber-geronting. The things I get mixed up
in...
Speaking of which, the little bit I underlined about cheap, adequate
etc. indicates my interest in what you're doing. As of next month I'm
starting an OCR type service, which can of course include image scanning
So if you're interested in farming out a small project, give me a
buzz. I'm using an HP ScanJet IIc (0-800 dpi) and I used to
work in a photoprocessing lab so my tonal distinction is superb, to say
the least. :)
--- WM v3.10 [Eval]/91-0326
* Origin: JIX BBS, Osaka, Japan 06-351-6074. Home of JIXnet (6:732/5.0)
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From: BYRON KROHN Number: 7577
To: ALL Date: 11/21/93 5:39p
Subj: CD-ROM Drive For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Mitsumi LU002S CD-ROM drive, interface card, cables and software. I will
ship to you and guarantee it works upon arrival for $70.00 or trade for
CD-ROMs, (Res. Phone Book???). Send me a message here or at: 6712 Breezy
Pass, Austin, TX 78749, (512) 288-4867.
___
X CmpQwk #UNREGX UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
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* Origin: The HUB * Austin TX * Centex PCUG * 512-346-1852 (1:382/1201)
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From: DENIS SHANAHAN Number: 7578
To: BYRON KROHN Date: 11/21/93 11:37p
Subj: CD-ROM Drive For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Mitsumi LU002S CD-ROM drive, interface card, cables
> and software. I will
> ship to you and guarantee it works upon arrival for
> $70.00 or trade for
> CD-ROMs, (Res. Phone Book???). Send me a message here
> or at: 6712 Breezy
> Pass, Austin, TX 78749, (512) 288-4867.
Hello Byron!!
I want that Drive... I will be calling you tommorrow AM.
I have the cash ready & burning a hole in my pocket.!
talk at ya later!
*-=Denis
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* Origin: ***The Orion System***(512)-244-6297 (1:382/203)
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From: GREGORY KOCK Number: 7579
To: ALL Date: 11/22/93 8:18p
Subj: Cdrom & sound board Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi there.. I have a problem with my setup. I bought a NEC-25 external
cd-rom reader. I already had a soundblaster-pro sound card. The NEC cd rom
does not directly connect to the sound board.. It runs fine with most cd roms.
However, if I try to play a music cd, I have to disconnect the speakers
from the sound board and connect it to the NEC cd rom, if I want to hear
the music.. Is there an easier way to do this?. Can I somehow connect the
SCSI card that the cd rom uses to the soundblaster?
Gregg..
... Not tonight, dear. I have a modem.
--- GEcho 1.00
* Origin: Hack on the Beach BBS coming to you from sunny Aruba!! (1:18/21.0)
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From: RICK SHAW Number: 7580
To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 11/24/93 9:20a
Subj: Re: 2X 3X 4X Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LR> established and prices somewhat stabilized before buying. I saved my
LR> self the cost of upgrading from an 8088 to a 286 and
LR> from a 286 to a 386 by not buying until the 386 came
LR> out. I saved the cost of upgrading from an ISA 486 to
And, I could have saved myself at least $10,000 dollars and probably a lot
more if I had kept my old Atari 800 until now and just bought a pentium system.
Or maybe I should just wait a few more years and buy a 686 or whatever.
You pays your money and you takes your chances. Technology progresses and
waiting does not save money. You spend less by waiting, but you really don't
save it. My old CDROM did just fine when there was nothing faster out there.
Now that there is, I will flog it and get the fastest one available. Knowing
for sure that as soon as I see a really good buy on one and pick it up there
will be a faster one available next week.
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: The Isle of Lucy BBS (1:353/211)
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From: RON CHASE Number: 7581
To: ALL Date: 11/21/93 4:18a
Subj: wanted cd's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Help
I am looking for some CD's new or used...
I will buy any disc related to Phone Numbers, Fax numbers, business
listings etc.... (no prophone, already have it)
Also I am real interested in any ScI-Fi discs, Gun related discs, and
movie related discs...
if anyone has these please call or leave message here
503-726-5399 fax 503-461-3110
* OLX 2.1 TD * Oregon Sports Exchange 503-726-0240 24 hr buy and sell
--- WM v3.10/91-0057
* Origin: EMERALD * (503)741-8174 * HST D/S 21.6 * 6.5GB * (1:152/22.0)
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From: JOHN ROBINSON Number: 7582
To: TOM WARDMAN Date: 11/23/93 7:53p
Subj: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello There Tom!
In a message to Phil Trevorrow <11/21/93> Tom Wardman wrote:
TW> I have a question for ya...Was this CD on a BBS, or was it on the Disc
TW> itself? I've noticed that some BBS progrmmes, copy the file to the HD, u
TW> it, add the comment, pack it together, and let it rip. That's how most
TW> virus' get into those...
Your kidding of course.. Any GOOD BBS running a CD as you describe, Copies
the files to a TEMP dir and deletes ALL of them when it is done...
TW> If was not froma BBS, then, Well, Nigth Owl's QC has really gone down hil
Perhaps "some" of the Disc's were hacks.? The 10 that I have has none of
the files reported with virus's on it....
John
* WCE 1.10/2035 * Just Another Happy Wildcat Sysop..1:138/173
--- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051]
* Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173)
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From: PAUL HARDY Number: 7583
To: CHRISTOPHER KING Date: 11/23/93 10:18a
Subj: Images on CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>As of next month I'm starting an OCR type service, which can of
>course include image scanning So if you're interested in farming
>out a small project, give me a buzz.
Sorry mate, been there, doing that! We've been using OCR for a while
now.
* QMPro 1.51 * 2 + 2 = 5 for extremely large values of 2.
--- WM v3.10 [Eval]/91-0326
* Origin: JIX BBS, Osaka, Japan 06-351-6074. Home of JIXnet (6:732/5.0)
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From: BILL ENGLISH Number: 7584
To: BARRY RYDER Date: 11/21/93 9:00a
Subj: Toshiba/Trantor Drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Barry!
Tuesday November 16 1993 17:34, Barry Ryder wrote to Bill English:
BR> Hi Bill...
BE>> CD-Rom driver used with the TRANTOR SCSI Controller Card?
BR> Look for an archive called OS2-TSL6.ZIP
BR> That's the various device drivers for Trantor cards.
BR> In which case you need an archive called TMV1SCSI.ZIP which has the driver
BR> for the PAS SCSI interface.
BR> To use it, throw the file TMV1SCSI.ADD on the second install floppy and
BR> edit the config.sys on that floppy to add a line that
BR> reads: BASEDEV=TMV1SCSI.ADD
Thanks Barry, But do you have any Idea where I can freq these or DL?.. I am in
JAPAN. I cannot call around just looking for it.
Thanks
Bill
--- GEcho 1.01+
* Origin: BillBoard Sagamihara JA, 81-427-77-0847 V32b (FidoNet 6:731/16)
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From: SHERWIN LIM Number: 7585
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 7:38p
Subj: .DAT & QIC formats. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi there,
I'm quite very interested to know the difference between a
.DAT and QIC formats recording, Can they be read through CD-ROM
which is packaged in eg.(Multimedia Upgrade kit drive).
Thanks, Sherwin Lim 6:750/101.8
--- GEcho386/RA 2.01+
* Origin: Midnight Callers BBS! Philippines (632)350-021 (6:750/208)
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From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 7586
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/23/93 1:50p
Subj: Gifs rom Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
What was the name of the cdrom you recommended to me ? How many gifs ? G rated
? How much ? Compared to Gifs Galore, how many dups and new gifs ? When was it
released ?
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: *** Electronic Encounters - Ottawa Ontario, Canada *** (1:163/133)
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From: SHANE MC NEILL Number: 7587
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/23/93 9:57p
Subj: Greetings Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hey!
I saw your message about your request for a recommendation of a MM
encyclopedia. I haven't tried but one, and that is the one I own. I
have the Software Toolworks Multimedia Encyclopedia which is fabulous.
There are many pictures and sounds and some videos for just about
anything imaginable. Best of all, it's inexpensive.
I also saw that you have the Photostyler software. I got to thinking
about photo CDs. Are they worth it, or have you tried it out? I have a
photo CD compatible drive and was interested in putting a lot of
pictures that I took this summer in Alaska on CD. For about ten rolls,
that can be costly not knowing if it is worth the money.
Thanks,
Shane
--- WM v2.08/92-0484
* Origin: The Byte Swap BBS! (205) 355-2983 - (1:3607/1)
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From: SHANE MC NEILL Number: 7588
To: DON KULHA Date: 11/23/93 10:02p
Subj: PhotoCD->GIF Convert Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Don, while you're looking for suggestions on a converter, I'm looking
for suggestions on photo CD software. I was thinking earlier today if a
photo CD would be worth the money. I'm considering about 10 rolls of
film that I took in Alaska this summer for putting on CD but I only have
a photo CD compatible drive and not any software. Could you recommend
any and tell me if the photo CD is worth the extra dollars to acquire.
Thanks,
Shane
--- WM v2.08/92-0484
* Origin: The Byte Swap BBS! (205) 355-2983 - (1:3607/1)
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From: SHANE MC NEILL Number: 7589
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 11/23/93 9:45p
Subj: Popular Titles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hey!
I see you have some photo CD software. I was thinking about putting
some film on photo CD. Is it worth the extra money to do this. I have
a photo CD compatible drive but do not have software or a CD for it.
Let me know you opinion. I will do more research into the subject but
will probably get back with you on your software you have for sale.
Thanks,
Shane
--- WM v3.01/92-0358
* Origin: Cyclone BBS! "Taking the World by Storm!" (1:3607/2.0)
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From: SHANE MC NEILL Number: 7590
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 9:49p
Subj: Photo CDs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been thinking about photo CDs for my film I took this summer in
Alaska. I would like some recommendations on some software to run photo
CDs and is it really worth the extra money to tie up into such a thing.
Please fill me in on your opinions.
Thanks,
Shane
--- WM v3.01/92-0358
* Origin: Cyclone BBS! "Taking the World by Storm!" (1:3607/2.0)
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From: CHRIS SMITH Number: 7591
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 9:13a
Subj: Any suggestions? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'm pretty new at all this... So here it goes... Purg is looking for a
CD-Rom.. It might take a while till we get around to it but we are
interested... So I'm wondering what you chaps think might be the best deal
for a drive system...
Hope to hear from you...
Death...
--- VFIDO 6.10.04
* Origin: Just Another BBS (1:358/20)
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From: PAT RILEY Number: 7592
To: KEVIN WILSON Date: 11/19/93 8:05a
Subj: Nutritional cd-roms?? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
KW** Everyone,
KW** I am very interested in the marketplace of cd-roms in general and
**any/all nutritional cd-roms in particuliar.
KW**Kevin in Vancouver USA
**Vegan vegetarian, recipe collector, & telecomm junkie!!
**We are the masters of our Destiny.
All CD Discs are nutritional, just a little crunchy.
(Sorry, couldn't resist.)
;)
* QMPro 1.51 * DOS: Tells a computer what to do with itself!
--- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 11-30-93
* Origin: JAFO! BBS Granite City, Il. 618-797-1675 1:2250/26 (1:2250/26)
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From: PAT RILEY Number: 7593
To: JEFF COLLINS Date: 11/22/93 8:55a
Subj: cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JC**Anyone know what the fastest drive is on the market? If you do, could you
**give
**me some specs...thanks
Fastest is the NEC Triple Speed 3X series.
195Ms Access Time
450Kb Transfer Rate
4Mb Burst Rate
Comes internal or external.
* QMPro 1.51 * The cost of feathers has risen... Now even DOWN is up!
--- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 11-30-93
* Origin: JAFO! BBS Granite City, Il. 618-797-1675 1:2250/26 (1:2250/26)
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From: MIKE MC_WILLIAMS Number: 7594
To: BERT VAAGS Date: 11/22/93 10:20p
Subj: Pas16/scsi/cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BV> JC>> If I have a PAS 16 with onboard SCSI, what is the appropriate CD_ROM
BV> JC>> to buy (in the $250 range) that will work with the SCSI? Or is it
BV> JC>> easier just to forget the PAS 16 SCSI utilization and use another
BV> JC>> card slot and buy a Panosonic CR562B or lastest Mitsuim with their ow
BV> JC>> interface? Thank you for any information.. Boris...put in your 2 cen
BV>I work with the PAS 16 SCSI and the Toshiba 3401_b.
BV>This works fine, and very fast, the Toshiba is at the moment one of the fast
BV>drives available. But I don't know what these cdroms do cost in the States,
BV>cost me here about $420.
Did you need any special type of SCSI cable to connect the PAS16 to the
Toshiba? Also, where did you get the drivers? Did they come with the
Toshiba or did you have to download them. Thanks for any information
you may have.
■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ This tagline stolen by Off-Line Xpress!
--- WM v2.09/92-0324
* Origin: (1:2320/300)
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 7595
To: TIM HELTON Date: 11/23/93 6:57p
Subj: NIGHTOWL 10 Refer: NONE
Read: 11/27/93 2:00p Private: No
>IA's price on Night Owl 10 was cheaper that the other dealer's prices because
>his motivation was different.
>He sold these discs for the sole purpose of harming Richard Graham and the
>Night Owl product.
I presume you have ths direct from him?
If not, you ARE slandering the man....
* SLMR 2.1a * Member of FidoNet Tagline Thief Indiana Guild chapter.
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* Origin: Star Fleet Battles HQ Indianapolis [317] 726-1387 (1:231/190)
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 7596
To: STEVE STEWART Date: 11/24/93 3:13p
Subj: Dos 6.2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Steve,
I don't know Microsoft BBS' number because I downloaded my MS-DOS
6.2 upgrade from Gateway 2000 BBS. I think everyone can call that BBS
(you don't have to be a Gateway 2000 customer, I think...) And the
number is: 1-605-232-2224. You can try it, although it is a long
distance call, but I think the upgrade does worth 2 dollars.... (It is
about 1.3 Mb...)
See ya!
Eric
--- WM v2.06/92-0324
* Origin: The Louisville Hot House (502)969-3806 (1:2320/180)
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From: KRYZ HAISLIP Number: 7597
To: BRUCE WEBSTER Date: 11/24/93 12:59a
Subj: SoundBlaster Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Bruce I now understand why it tool so long to reply, at first I thought you
were ignoring my message but now I see, and I understand; no prob. My
understanding was incorrect about the card, so it's only logical that I will
reconsider. Could yu leave me the spec's on it again, I seem to have forgotten
what they were, and the Price again; thanks. I'll let you know as soon I come
to a conclusion. It'll probably be at least a week before I can reply again so
no need to check the board for at least 5 ir 6 days. Spiderman
* SPITFIRE v3.3
From Sat's Crestline, Ca. (909) 338-3971 1:207/229.1
--- FreeMail 1.09
* Origin: Sat's BBS * 909-338-3971 * PP 14.4 * (1:207/229.1)
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From: BOB JACKSON Number: 7598
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 11/23/93 11:48a
Subj: GUS, YEA RIGHT Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Thanks for the data. I'm not a game player but am interested in a sound card
for other types of interactive CDs, e.g. encyclopediae.
--- TMail v1.31.5
* Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston Tx * (1:106/9670)
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From: BOB JACKSON Number: 7599
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 11:53a
Subj: BBSS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can anyone please suggest 1+ BBSs in the 703 area code that carry this echo?
--- TMail v1.31.5
* Origin: The Bit Bucket * Houston Tx * (1:106/9670)
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From: HERRY HERMAWAN Number: 7600
To: ALL ALL ALL ALL Date: 11/23/93 6:30p
Subj: NEC CDR-74-1 4 SALE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
FOR SALE ::::;;
ALL items guarantee agains DOA
Herry (612)-644-0719
* NEC CD-ROM 74-1 SCSI-2 external
intersect-multi speed. Great one
$425
340 Megs Hard disk IDE (new) $250
450 megs Hard disk IDE (new) $365
CALL Herry (612)-644-0719
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* Origin: Express Lane BBS (1:282/1011)
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From: MAX BERTRAND Number: 7601
To: ALL Date: 11/21/93 7:01p
Subj: CD-Rom Volume Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi folks,
Thanks to helpful hints from Richard Kaapke and Ken Matthews I was able
to get my BSR CD-Rom to play audio CD's.
Now I have another problem that you CD-Rom users and experts can help me
with.
I have all of the hardware and sound cards turned on to loud for volume,
however the sound through the stereo speakers is very soft. There is no
sound "blasting" through the speakers.
Is there a DOS command or something in the software to make the volume
much louder than whats coming through the speakers now or am I getting
as much as a CD-Rom music player will give me?
There is no noticeable difference when I adjust the volume control on the
"1000 of the World's Greatest Sound Effects" CD.
Much thanks,
Max
* QMPro 1.51 * People say I'm indecisive. Am I? I don't know.
--- WM v3.10/92-0356
* Origin: STARGATE BBS.<InfoNet NY Control>718-519-8042 (1:278/714)
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From: PHIL TREVORROW Number: 7602
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/24/93 3:15p
Subj: Re: virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GH>Come on, man - drop the other shoe! We've seen discussions of 2 of
GH>those files. What's the name of the third file????????????????
Read the MESSAGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doesn't take a rocket scientist to count to 3. I don't know the names of the
files that are infected since I don't own nor plan to own Night Owl 10. Simply
read back through the messages and you'll find it. If you don't, I could care
less. If me saying there are 3 virus' offends you, too bad. I read the messages
and counted 3 files that were infected. Now if I owned the disk I would know
which files were hosed. Since I don't I could care less.
--- VP [DOS] V4.09e
* Origin: ■ LinkUSA ■ Gateway BBS ■ (508)772-4236 ■ (1:322/736)
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From: PAUL NALEY Number: 7603
To: BOB ZUMBRUNNEN Date: 11/24/93 12:05p
Subj: Re: 100 DISK CHANGER??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BZ>Having said that, is there anybody out there that knows if Pioneer has a BBS
BZ>I just received a DRM600A from Better Business Systems today and am having a
BZ>hell of a time getting it to run in my environment. Maybe somebody out ther
BZ>even has a similar configuration and can help me? Here's what I've got.
BZ>Novell Netware 3.11 100-user
BZ>486/DX2-66 VLB file-server
BZ>BusLogic Local Bus SCSI busmastering card
BZ>4 IDE drives running on two different IDE controllers
BZ>Micropolis 1.2 gig running on the BusLogic
BZ>Pioneer DRM600 *trying* to run on the BusLogic
Pioneer has only written their drivers to work correctly with the
Future Domain SCSI Controllers. I am currently using a Future Domain
1680 with the Pioneer DRM604 and it works great.
* OLX 2.2 * But which one is the fatherboard?
--- WM v3.10/91-0058
* Origin: Little Rascals BBS - Pr. Frederick, Md. 301-855-9420 (1:109/538)
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7604
To: JOHN NELSON Date: 11/23/93 9:03a
Subj: Re: Night Owl 10 Dealer R Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> Scan 108 (also on the CD) for the ButterFLIES virus. Apparently Scan
-> detect the butterFLY virus and CLEAN can wipe it. Comments anyone??
JN> Just how does it do this on a READ ONLY CD?
I suppose if you just absolutely couldn't live without the infected
file, you could copy it off the CD, put it on a floppy, clean it up of
viruses, and then copy it back to your hard drive. Then, just make
sure that your hard drive gets scanned before your CD does, and a
downloader who wants the "infected" file would get the clean copy off
your HD. Obviously you can't alter the copy on the CD.
--- QM v1.00
* Origin: CCBBS - 1 Gig - HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0)
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7605
To: RICK BAUER Date: 11/23/93 9:10a
Subj: Re: Stepup 6.2 info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
rb> RE: DOS 6.2 Upgrade
rb> BY: Simon Tan (3:633/158)
rb> Well, whether it is illegal or not, I'm not sure, but the Sysop has al
rb> re
rb> YES it is ILLEGAL! anyone who has downloaded it from Microsoft can te
rb> it clearly states you may not post it to any bbs or online service.
rb> and you must fill out a registration deal as well..
rb> and as for price $9.95 at any retailer for the stepup and the whole p
rb> $49.00 any retailer selling dos.
Golly, we certainly wouldn't want to see Billy Gates not collect his
fees.... he might miss a lunch or two, or be unable to buy Hawaii as a
Christmas present to himself.
--- QM v1.00
* Origin: CCBBS - 1 Gig - HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0)
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From: BENNY CHAN Number: 7606
To: TODD PRUSKI Date: 11/23/93 8:25p
Subj: Triple and quad spin CD-R Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TP╠═─Anyone know anything about these? I saw an ad for a Panasonic 6 pack
TP╠═─quad-spin, and also one for an NEC triple spin CD ROM drive. Interested
TP╠═─price, availability, quality, compatibility, actual x-fer rates, access t
TP╠═─etc...
I saw an ad for Pioneer 18 pack quad-spin CDROM... !
■ QMPro 1.50 19-2812 ■ █▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀█ I just got run over █▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀█
--- GEcho 1.01+
* Origin: THE BAD DOG BBS (818) 332-0100 Covina, Ca (1:218/903)
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From: BENNY CHAN Number: 7607
To: BARBARA WEINER Date: 11/23/93 8:25p
Subj: DOS 6.2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BW╠═─I just downloaded DOS 6.2 and have run into a prolem loading it because I
BW╠═─have Stacker running on my C: drive. It is asking for more space on my D
BW╠═─drive (the Stacker swap drive) which is not configured for more than the
BW╠═─Stacker swaps that are on there now. I am not sure which way to go. I d
BW╠═─know how to make the D: drive larger. Any help on this?
BW╠═─Many thanks to the responders to my question on D-ROM. I got the new dri
BW╠═─and exchanged Comptons for Encarta and I am in encyclopedia heaven.
Run STAC in Stacker and pump up more room in your host drive!
■ QMPro 1.50 19-2812 ■ %TAGLINE%
--- GEcho 1.01+
* Origin: THE BAD DOG BBS (818) 332-0100 Covina, Ca (1:218/903)
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From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 7608
To: RICHARD JOHNSON Date: 11/24/93 11:34a
Subj: Re: 2x 3x 4x Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RJ> *** Quoting Leslie Rhorer to Tom Bulum dated 11-21-93 ***
RJ> > LR> I'm not certain if the beginning of the disk is near the
RJ> > LR> center or the outer rim. At the outer rim, it is probably running
RJ> > LR> about 1500 RPM, for a music CD. I don't know how CD-ROMs compare.
RJ> >
RJ> > LR> One can overcome the mechanical limitations by reading more than
RJ> Just a note. The laser starts at the inside and works it s
RJ> way to the outer edge.
I thought that was probably the case, but was not certain. It makes
sense, since a CAV disk and a CLV disk will spin at the same speed at the inner
rim.
Les
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From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 7609
To: JOE GONKO Date: 11/24/93 11:36a
Subj: Re: CD Tech. Question Refer: NONE
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JG> Hello. I've spent quite a bit of time learning the ins and outs of audio
JG> systems and theory in general. I've learned how to design sub-woofers,
JG> read electronic schematics, and such. Pursuing a degree in CS at the
JG> U of M, I'm now interested in learning how a compact disc player converts
JG> the 1's and 0's read in into an analog waveform. It's something called
JG> "quantization" I think.
No, it's called "Digitization", or specifically Digital to Analog
conversion. Put most simply, the digital data is taken a word at a time (16
bits, in the case of CD's, unless I am mistaken) and simply changed into a
voltage that is proportional to the signed integer word found at that location.
The next word is then read, and a voltage produced that is proportional to
that value. Successive words from the waveform are not recorded successively,
however, so all the data from a track is read into a buffer, and then the words
are pulled from the buffer in a specific order. This makes the recording more
robust, as a scratch will not be likely to destroy several successive bytes,
but rather a scattered bunch of bytes, and it is easier to restore the original
waveform without error.
JG> I'm having a very hard time finding books on this
JG> subject. I've even tried giving search keywords to the LUMINA system
JG> at the U.
Try using the keywords "Sampling" or "Nyquist".
JG> No help so far. Someone has to have written something on it,
Many, many volumes.
Les
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From: RODOLFO VAZ Number: 7610
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/23/93 8:58a
Subj: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PT> Night Owl #10 has 3 files that have virus'.
Thank you, I'm happy I decided to move to another CD series ...
... N╞o utilize palavras de baixo cal╞o nas áreas de mensagens.
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From: TOM WONG Number: 7611
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 1:00a
Subj: Touch Refer: NONE
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Has anyone had any experience in using (or may selling/returned) CD-Drives made
by "Touch"!? I realize they are exceedingly slow in data access, but what are
is the durability of the drive like!? (In particular,"The Cube" external drive,
which seems to have come out recently...)!?
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From: TONY LEE Number: 7612
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 7:24p
Subj: Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone own a Toshiba XM-3401B drive? I'm planning to buy one later
this year and want some input from current users. The reasons for
selecting this drive was its performance. But in the Nov. issue of PC
World, there is an article about a new NEC triple speed drive. The
Toshiba was the fastest drive up until the new NEC. I don't know if I
should spend the extra money for the NEC.
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From: JOE PYE Number: 7613
To: TONY LEE Date: 11/25/93 5:46a
Subj: Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On Nov 23 19:24, TONY LEE of 1:215/25 wrote:
> Does anyone own a Toshiba XM-3401B drive? I'm planning to
> buy one later this year and want some input from current
> users. The reasons for selecting this drive was its
> performance. But in the Nov. issue of PC World, there is an
> article about a new NEC triple speed drive. The Toshiba was
> the fastest drive up until the new NEC. I don't know if I
> should spend the extra money for the NEC.
I just put one in my machine (the Toshiba) a couple of weeks ago, and am quite
satisfied with the performance.
Joe
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From: RONALD LEON Number: 7614
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/24/93 9:30a
Subj: Oops! Refer: NONE
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Tony Stott beamed onto the Enterprise and said:
TS>it is the TRANSFER RATE that people want, and the 2x, 3x and 4x
TS>drives deliver. Better to check your facts before (wrongly)
TS>correcting people in an international echo :)
I wasn't "wrongly correcting" anyone. I was telling him what I thought the
double speed drives were. Besides, there are some here that think YOU are
wrong.
Ron
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From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 7615
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 6:49a
Subj: SCSI CDROM Drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM For Sale
156k transfer rate, 320ms access, 30 day guarantee, refurbished
unit, newest eprom installed, caddy and Toshiba Manual included.
Internal: $185.00
or
External: $205.00
205-837-5053
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From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 7616
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 6:49a
Subj: Optical SCSI Drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Tahiti II Read/Write Optical Drive For Sale:
New from Maxtor with their warranty
13.6 ms latency
35ms access time. This is not a slow R/W Optical
1 Gig or 650 Meg Capacity (Formatted)
2200 RPM
1.52 Megabyte Per Sec Transfer Rate
SCSI 1 and 2 Compliant
Motor Driven Cartridge Loading
Comes with new 650 Meg Cartridge
I can get additional cartridges for about
1/2 of the prices you see in magazines
Automatically maps out defects
Full disconnect/reconnect arbitration
Macintosh Mode by Jumpers
Only have 1
Lists for $2685 in most magazines.
$1300.00 with cartridge
I'll pay for shipping overnight.
205-837-5053
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 7617
To: FRED KNOLL Date: 11/22/93 5:48p
Subj: OS/2 Box Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>I was wondering if you have anything for OS/2 ?
Hello Fred. Yes, we have just received our first shipment of a new
shareware CD-Rom called OS/2 Box. It has approximately 300 megs of
OS/2 v2.X files. It is a BBS ready disc and has a graphical user
interface as well. It was just released and is the latest OS/2 disc
available. The price is $29 plus $4 S&H. Give us a call if interested.
Computer Works Jim...
CD-Rom Sales!
(205) 793-4481 Voice
(205) 671-0092 BBS Online Orders, File Lists, Catalogs
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 7618
To: DOUG SCHWANTES Date: 11/24/93 1:32p
Subj: GUS Help!!! Refer: NONE
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DS> different set of speakers and a set of headphones and still no sound. He
DS> said I should return the card 'cause it might have a
DS> bad plug-in on the back
DS> so I did and got a new card. I installed the new card and the software
This doesn't sound like a problem with the GUS, especially if you replaced it.
I have never heard a problem like this. If your GUS won't run GUS native
software, then it won't run and the problem is not in the software. Maybe you
damaged the ISA port by accident by while removing your SB Pro card. The GUS
usually automates the IRQ and DMA process. Or maybe you just have gotten two
defective cards in a row. Try the card in another computer, then see if it
works.
DS> card, Maxtor 130meg IDE, Mitsumi 150k CD-ROM drive, DR DOS 6.0,
DS> Windows 3.1, and SuperStor 2.0. The GUS software is the 2.06a version
DS> and installed on the Superstor drive. Any help at all would be greatly
DS> appreciated
I don't know. The GUS works fine on my computer, and on every GUS owners' I
know, with CD-ROM drives, Windows, Stacker, Superstor, DR DOS, everything you
mentioned.
I'm not accussing you of anything, but in the past, I've encountered SB Pro
owners who started posting false messages about the GUS causing problems with
their computers, just to hurt GUS reputation. Of course, when I asked them
about the card itself, it was obvious they never owned a GUS at all.
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From: MIKE ROBINSON Number: 7619
To: RALPH BUTTIGIEG Date: 11/22/93 10:36p
Subj: EZ-Rom CD-ROM Door Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RB> Can it copy a file to the harddisk for download? And has does it
RB> work under os/2?
Hi Ralph,
It can optionally copy files to the hard drive before download OR
the files can be downloaded directly from the hard drive. Just one
command in the configuration file turns the copy mode ON or OFF.
It is a DOS program and will run in a DOS box in OS/2. I don't have
any personal experience running it in OS/2, but people have
reported that it works. A lot depends on how well OS/2 simulates
DOS communications. There are quite a few different OS/2 Comm
drivers and OS/2 versions now in use.
Mike Robinson
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From: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Number: 7620
To: ROY NEUDECKER Date: 11/24/93 8:24p
Subj: Re: King's quest vi Refer: NONE
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RN> If you haven't gotten up the cliffs from the beach on Isle of
RN> the Sacred Mountain read your Guidebook carefully to solve the puzzles
RN> there.
Thanx for your response. That was my stumbling block. Though I had skimmed
the guidebook I missed some important info that it gave about climbing the
cliffs. Thanx for your help!!
Now if I can only figure out how to get out of the lower level of the
catacombs? And/or defeat the minotaur?
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From: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Number: 7621
To: HENRY PAUL Date: 11/24/93 8:29p
Subj: Re: King's Quest VI Refer: NONE
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EF>Does anyone who how to get past the statue with the bow and arrow?
EF>Do you ever get to trade lamps with the street vendor?
HP> You need the shield from the catacombs.
HP> Yes, later in the game. Have you defeated the Minotaur yet?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Thanx for the info!! I haven't been able to defeat the Minotaur yet, and
as a matter of fact once I get into the lower level the only thing I have
been able to find of any consequence is the room with the tapestry.
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From: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Number: 7622
To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 11/24/93 8:35p
Subj: Re: King's Quest VI Refer: NONE
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AB> this, but if you need anymore help in this game, don't hesitate to ask,
AB> TTYL. Ashwin
Thanx for your info. My problem was that I didn't read the guide book
carefully and had problems climbing the cliffs. Once I read it I got up no
problem. Now where I have been floundering is in the lower level of the
catacombs. All I have found of any consequence is the room with the tapestry.
Also always get killed by the Minotaur if I enter another room.
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From: TERESA LETSON Number: 7623
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 10:42p
Subj: JFK SOFTWARE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DID ANYONE ELSE SEE THE SOFTWARE FOR CD ROM MENTIONED IN AN ARTICLE OF
THE DECATUR DAILY ABOUT THE ASASSINATION OF JOHN F. KENNEDY? IF YOU
MISSED IT, SOME ONE HAS PUT TOGETHER SEVERAL FILMS OF THE ASASSINATION,
AND VERY TECHINAL COMPUTER ENHANCED DATA OF DELLY PLAZA, SOME OF THE
WARREN REPORT AND DIFFERENT THEORIES OF DIFFERENT AUTHORS WHO HAVE
RESEARCHED THE ASASSINATION. THE NEATEST PART IS THAT THIS SELLS FOR
ABOUT $60!!! IT EVEN HAS THE FAMOUS ZAGRUDER FILM INCLUDED. THIS
SOFTWARE ALLOWS YOU TO THEORIZE WHAT YOU THINK COULD HAVE HAPPENED.
IF ANYONE KNOWS ANY MORE ABOUT THIS, I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING
(OR ACTUALLY READING) ABOUT IT.
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From: GREG SIEVERS Number: 7624
To: ASHWIN BIHARI Date: 11/24/93 8:13a
Subj: Cd Audio Through Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AB>Hey Greg, I don't remember properly, but when someone I knew got a SB
AB>PRO and the Mitsumi CD-ROM, he had go and press some sequence and
AB>increase the Line-in Input Level, I have forgotten what the sequence,
AB>but if you take a look in the Manual there might be something, oh by the
AB>way how fast is the Double Speed Mitsumi, I have the SIngle SPeed, and I
AB>saw that the Double Speed has a seek time of about 280ms, and transfer
AB>rate of 330k/sec, is that ture and how much did you pay for it, and is
AB>in SCSI or NON-SCSI?? TTYL.
AB> Ashwin
Ashwin, I called Mitsumi Tech Support and the problem was the audio
input jack on the interface card the cd-rom comes with is pinned
backwards to the SBPRO card, so all I needed to do was switch the
pins.All works well now. The Double speed drive is 280ms seek time,
and 300kb/sec transfer.It is supposed to transfer 350kb/sec transfer
rate using the DMA,which is how I have it set-up, but don't have any
test programs to know if it really does it. The drive is NON-SCSI,
it comes with its own proprietary IDE controller.Thanks for the
reply.
Greg S.
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From: JESSE MOORE Number: 7625
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:42a
Subj: Wanted: Wing Commander Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Looking for a reasonably priced Wing Commander with sound pack.
Reply netmail
Jesse
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From: JOSH TINKHAM Number: 7626
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 11:52a
Subj: Chinon Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anybody have the new chinon drive?? It looks pretty good and I'm
thinking of buying it. Does anybody know if the
interface that comes with it is a real SCSI-2 controller (16 bit)??? Thanks
Josh
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From: DUNCAN VAN.HOEVE Number: 7627
To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 11/23/93 7:35p
Subj: GUS vs. PAS16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
17 Nov 93, Chris Zito writes to Yoshikatu Fukumoto:
CZ> The GUS costs less than the PAS16. Both cards have CD-ROM
CZ> capability, with the GUS having a mitsumi daughtercard. The GUS has a 8
CZ> watt amp, the PAS16, only 4 watts.
Overhere the GUS is still more expensive than the PAS16.
CZ> See, the GUS is better than the PAS16.
I do agree the GUS is a better deal, but when will we get GUS OS/2 drivers?
Regards, DVH.
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From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 7628
To: SHANE DAY Date: 11/22/93 4:32p
Subj: Sound Card Noise Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Shane!
Monday November 15 1993, Shane Day writes to Stean Snyman:
SD> Sounds like the problem I have with my Sound Blaster Pro card sometimes.
SD> I found the problem to be bus noise. (Sounds weird, but true.) Try
SD> rearranging your cards so that they are in different slots.
I treid that 2 times, and EVERY slot, it WON'T make it better :(
Adios
Stean
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From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 7629
To: DENNI FEAGINS Date: 11/22/93 4:33p
Subj: sound card noise Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Denni!
Wednesday November 17 1993, Denni Feagins writes to Stean Snyman:
DF> Well, I had a similar problem with my SB 2.0, and it was sitting in the
DF> slot next to my video adapter. When I moved the card closer to the power
DF> supply, the noise just 'went away'. I had heard the noise mostly when I
DF> was playing 'ST:25th Anniversary', and this was before I had a CD-ROM.
OK, I'll try the power supply slot (If it isn't 8 bit :))
Adios
Stean
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From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 7630
To: MIKE SHEA Date: 11/22/93 4:34p
Subj: Sound card noise Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Mike!
Thursday November 18 1993, Mike Shea writes to Stean Snyman:
MS> Stean, loose the Sound Card. I Had a Reveal Sound Card, it used Galaxy
MS> Drivers...
Gee.. So easily said to someone on LOW budget :)
MS> I did call the SB BBS at 1 405 742 6660 and D/Led the most current drivers
MS> for Multi Media, no I'm a happy Computer Camper...
Would you mind UUExeing these to me via NETMAIL? I can't seem to find them
here in South Africa... :(
Adios
Stean
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From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 7631
To: RICK POTTS Date: 11/22/93 4:37p
Subj: Sound card noise Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Rick!
Friday November 19 1993, Rick Potts writes to Stean Snyman:
RP> I've got the Sound Galaxy NX paired with a Mitsumi drive on my son's PC,
RP> and had a similar problem. It drove me *nuts* until someone here
RP> suggested I disable the Covox/Speech Thing module on the sound board by
RP> adding the appropriate command to my autoexec.bat file. Presto! The
RP> problem went away.
RP> Let me know if it works for you, would you?
I'll tell you JUST now... Hold on :)
Nope.. Still there :(((
Adios
Stean
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 7632
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 1:29a
Subj: CD-ROM SALE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #4: CD-ROM LIQUIDATION! |
Mega Clipart........$19 Powerpak Gold 3.0...$14 Wrath of the Demon..$27
World Vision 3-Pak..$37 Business Phonebk 91.$13 Bookshelf 1992......$35
Mac Shareware.......$19 Precision Mapping...$68 Mac M/M Space.......$29
Sporting News.......$22 DTPro...............$24 Game Pack 2.........$22
Shareware Direct.....$9 Phoenix 4.0.........$17 Jedi Collection.....$37
Compton's Fam Ency..$19 Clipart Galore......$22 Reel Clips..........$24
Library of Future...$37 Fantazia Fonts/Snds.$21 Arizona Images......$19
STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs.
509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 (ORDERS ONLY!!)
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 7633
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 1:29a
Subj: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #2: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES |
WINDOWS COLLECTION * A Windows-only CD with ALL '93 file dates! BBS....$26
GAMES COLLECTION * A pure-games CD featuring 90% '93 file dates! BBS...$26
>CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS * Reviews & stats on over 4000 CD titles! New for 93.$29
HORROR & SCI-FI FILMS * Full details of over 2300 films w/ 100s of pix.$43
BUSTY BABES VOL 2 * The FIRST serious "soft" adult CD for BBS!.........$29
STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs.
509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 (ORDERS ONLY!!)
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From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 7634
To: JIM HASSERT Date: 11/23/93 9:56p
Subj: CD Drive & Card Refer: NONE
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>JH>If you're looking for less expensive CD Drives - they are out
>JH>there. I hope I haven't made things more confusing for you.
Nope, not confusing, also not looking for that much cheaper. I have
a Toshiba 3401 External and a PAS 16 card. Very happy with it.
What I'm looking for is a drive for my secretary, also a sound card.
My set up cost $795.00, I don't want to spend that much on hers. She doesn't
need 200 ms, but I don't want her to have 600 or 800 ms either.
What I'm looking for is an Internal drive and a good sound card for
about $300.00 to $400.00, I might go a little more for something really
good, but not a lot. The Reveal you mentioned is no good because all my CD's
are in caddys and I'm not about to take them in and out. So her drive must be
a caddy. I understand the Reveal is not.
Still looking for suggestions.....
ATTN: MIKE SHANNON AND BORIS O., What do you guys have for sale on this???
FAX me an offer at (907) 474-0090 A main criteria is
I must be able to use my MasterCard as it doubles the warranty.
SNR
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From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 7635
To: LAURENCE HILL Date: 11/23/93 10:00p
Subj: CD Drive & Card Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>LH> Give CPU Computers a ring in Bendigo.. I Know He has some
>LH> 150kB Mitsubish drive there.
Thanx, but where is Bendigo, and what's CPU's phone number????
SNR
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From: JAMES CLEVENGER Number: 7636
To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 11/24/93 4:02p
Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does the XM 3201B external drive have a SCSI pass-through connector?
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From: JAMES CLEVENGER Number: 7637
To: AL ROBRES Date: 11/24/93 4:04p
Subj: Re: Phillips CD Drives Refer: NONE
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Hi Al, I just caught your message which included a comment about the Philips
CD-I machine "looking promising", and I was just wondering what you've heard?
The last information I got on the CD-I was that Philips' media blitz and final
sales push had been an abysmal failure. The news I've heard from the industry
"insiders" seems to indicate that the CD-I technology is over priced and has
been superceded by offerings from 3D0 and Commodore International, not to
mention the growing base of double-speed computer-based CD-ROM drives. Thanks
for your opinions on this, I'd love to know what you've heard!
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From: CHRISTOPHER KING Number: 7638
To: PAUL HARDY Date: 11/24/93 11:37p
Subj: Images on CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> >As of next month I'm starting an OCR type service, which can of
-> >course include image scanning So if you're interested in farming
-> >out a small project, give me a buzz.
->
-> Sorry mate, been there, doing that! We've been using OCR for a while
One down, 11 million to go.
Actually, I was talking about image scanning, as related to your image
project, not text processing. Nevertheless, I suspect now that the
process you were talking of involves more than scanning images in
preparation for processing. If it were that simple, I guess you would be
doing it yourselves.
BTW, what software did you decide on for your OCR?
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From: PAUL HARDY Number: 7639
To: CHRISTOPHER KING Date: 11/25/93 10:15a
Subj: Images on CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>If it were that simple, I guess you would be doing it yourselves.
We scan, enhance, edge detect and then autotrace, usually. Our major
client prefers line art, which is OK by us since a chapter full of
pictures gets *very* big.
Incidentally, if you're going to be scanning for others for DTP
services, you need to read up on the relationship between scanning
resolution, output resolution and screen lining; also if you're scanning
for DTP I wonder how you would calibrate your scanner grayscale to the
output device sensitivity? Anyways, good luck.
>BTW, what software did you decide on for your OCR?
Typereader, simply because I got a good deal on it. It works fine for
us, since most of our scanning work is very clear. I expect any of the
high-end packages would be as good. The OCR stuff that came with Winfax
is junk, though.
--- WM v3.10 [Eval]/91-0326
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From: PAUL HARDY Number: 7640
To: WEE YUNG Date: 11/25/93 10:23a
Subj: CD drive for notebook? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Portable Sound Plus 16 bit. Use Pararell port. w/speakers......$169.
Thanks for the info, I just bought this locally and it's pretty good.
I've got the new Pioneer 602X on the way, too, with a Trantor SCSIPlus
cable.
--- WM v3.10 [Eval]/91-0326
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7641
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 1:05a
Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
C R E A M O F T H E C R O P I I
OVER 654 MEGS New Shareware 4987 Files Dated '93' Dup Checked
Virus Checked Files.BBS Support Multi Line Discription
Mouse Support Menu 14Megs Prog Code Plus MORE !!!
Only 200 prog Older Than April '93' - 10% Dup to NO10, Pier3, Software Gold
PRICE - $25.
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Xpress Yourself!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7642
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 1:05a
Subj: NEW CD'S Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
(((((((((((((((((((((( N E W R E L E A S E ' S )))))))))))))))))))))))
Hobbe's OS/2 - 600+megs OCT - $20. - A Ton Of NEW Files !!! BBS Ready
Simtel20 - 650+megs - Just Out - $20. - All New Shareware !! BBS Ready
AmiNet - 600+megs June - $20. - Amiga Shareware CD - DOS/Amiga Support
Space & Astronomy - 600+megs - $20. 1080 Images, Text Files, BBS Ready
WordPerfect Comp - 400+megs - $16. Macros,Fonts,Drivers - + BBS Ready
Windows Comp - 626+megs - $16. Wav Files,Fonts,Tools,Utils + BBS Ready
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUE 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7643
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 1:05a
Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
**************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S ****************
Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 - SCSI
NEC 74 280ms Ext Bare - $379.00 NEC 84 280ms Int Bare - $349.00 -SCSI
Panasonic 562 Int Kit - $249.00 Phillips Int 400ms Bare $185.00 -SCSI
Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $739.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare - $1169. -SCSI
Texel Int 245ms w/ctl - $369.00 Texel Ext 245ms Bare - $469.00 -SCSI
Texel Int 3021 Bare Dr - $189.00 Texel Ext Complete Kit- $569.00 -SCSI
Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $389.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare- $489.00 -SCSI
Groilers Encyc DOS v6. $50. ALL ChestNuts CD's $10.00ec
ORDER'S ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Who Killed Superman?
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7644
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 3:00a
Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
C R E A M O F T H E C R O P I I
OVER 654 MEGS New Shareware 4987 Files Dated '93' Dup Checked
Virus Checked Files.BBS Support Multi Line Discription
Mouse Support Menu 14Megs Prog Code Plus MORE !!!
Only 200 prog Older Than April '93' - 10% Dup to NO10, Pier3, Software Gold
PRICE - $25.
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... I married the Mail Lady!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7645
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 3:00a
Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
**************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S ****************
Chinon Int 340ms Kit - $359.00 Chinon Ext 340ms Kit - $449.00 - SCSI
NEC 74 280ms Ext Bare - $379.00 NEC 84 280ms Int Bare - $349.00 -SCSI
Panasonic 562 Int Kit - $249.00 Phillips Int 400ms Bare $185.00 -SCSI
Pioneer DMR600 Bare - $739.00 Pioneer DMR604X Bare - $1169. -SCSI
Texel Int 245ms w/ctl - $369.00 Texel Ext 245ms Bare - $469.00 -SCSI
Texel Int 3021 Bare Dr - $189.00 Texel Ext Complete Kit- $569.00 -SCSI
Toshiba Int 3401B Bare - $389.00 Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare- $489.00 -SCSI
Groilers Encyc DOS v6. $50. ALL ChestNuts CD's $10.00ec
ORDER'S ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Silver Xpress....... Not Just Another Off-Line Mail System <tm>!
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From: STEVEN OPELC Number: 7646
To: SUPER Date: 11/25/93 1:49a
Subj: Add Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
■ SLMR 2.1a ■
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From: MICHAEL MURPHY Number: 7647
To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 11/24/93 7:04p
Subj: NIGHTOWL BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (16 Nov 93) Yves Desjardins wrote to All...
YD> 615/50
YD> Hello All!
YD>
YD> Does anyone know the phone number for the Night Owl BBS.
YD>
YD> I would also like to point out that Norton Antivirus 2.1 (virus list
YD> of Nov93) does not detect anything wrong on any file on the Night Owl
YD> 10.
YD>
YD> Could it be that McAfee is wrong?
YD>
YD> Yves
YD>
YD> --- GoldED 2.41
YD> * Origin: Excalibur - Regina, Sk. (306)949-8605 (1:140/23.3)
YD> 4218 5117
YD> 82 85 503
YD> 280/1 390/1
I agree... I have scanned it with Norton AntiVirus, MicroSoft AntiVirus (or
whatever they call it ... for Windows), and Scan by McAfee. All three have
come up negative. The only problem is... I do not have defintions for the
Memory Laps virus, or the Butterfly virus that NOPV10 has been reported as
carrying. But I do have the Scan that everyone is saying that the used, but
once again, it says nothing of any viruses. If I find out anything further,
I will let you know. I also, don't have the number to NO. If you find out
what it is... please let me know.
--Michael
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From: NICHOLAS HICKS Number: 7648
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 11/22/93 6:43p
Subj: Internet Address Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hello Mike!
Do you have an internet address?
Regards,
Nicholas
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From: SIMON FORSYTH Number: 7649
To: ALL Date: 11/22/93 10:13a
Subj: Cream Crop II Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have been lucky enough to acquire the shareware CD "Cream Of The Crop
II". This CD gives NightOwl a good run for the money. Although the shell
is not as good, the directory structure is better, the file content and
descriptions are AT LEAST as good as nightowl. Probably not for someone new
to computers but ideal for BBS owners and experienced users. I'm impressed
enough to buy the previous version.
Terry Blount's advert that he posts every now and again is quite detailed
and I guess I don't have to repeat his blurb. So here are some comparisons:
ZIP SPACE AVG
DISK FILES USED ZIP Looking at ZIP files only
-------------------------- M = million bytes (sorry)
Cream 2 4334 651M 147K K = 1024 bytes
N. Owl 10 4529 566M 122K
Phoenix 3 7502 613M 79K
What about Pier, Software Vault? Don't have 'em yet; somebody please do a
review! Why Phoenix 3 and not 4? Well, the Phoenix 3 disk contains great
shareware BUT the shell is terrible, the file descriptions are minute and
the directory structure is awful. This put me off ever buying a further
version of the Phoenix series until I am sure they have cleaned up their
act.
Cream 2 has one of the best directory structures I've seen. The directory
names reflect the directory contents, eg \PASCAL contains Pascal archives,
\GAMES contains game archives. Night Owl has directories 001a, 002a and so
on. Does anyone know why they put the leading 0 and trailing "a"? Phoenix
bury directories all over the place using a very cryptic naming system.
There are a programs that will automatically setup your BBS system under
six different formats. I didn't test them as I don't have a BBS for my
modem though there are a couple full BBS systems on the CD such as RA 2.01.
The shell works quite well though it is not up to the sophistication of
Night Owl, but it is HEAPS better than Phoenix. The shell runs from the CD
so you don't have to waste any hard disk space. You get decent multiline
descriptions though sometimes a bug in the shell will clip the description
short. The shell will select multiple archives, copy or uncompress them to
a selectable target drive and directory. As far as I know, you cannot run
unzipped programs from within the shell, which is a huge minus as far as
I'm comcerned.
The file description files: CREAM.LST, and the various FILES.BBS are one
line per file, these lines can be up to 255 characters long which makes it
a bit awkward when trying to read them with an ASCII list program such as
Vernon Buerg's LIST.
The files are really up to date. There are heaps of programs I haven't seen
before, lots of stuff the BBS I use doesn't have. The blurb here says there
are no files older than Jan 93 and the latest being October 93. In fact
there are files dated 1994, 1995 and 2063. Now that's up to date!
If you're a Pascal programmer (like me) then this disk is a real find as
there is over 14 million bytes of Pascal in 220 archives. A couple archives
are huge collections of 1992 pascal code; at least 60 extra zip files
bundled together. I must make special mention of the archive GAMETP20.ZIP
for TP6 which has absolutely spectacular graphics and sound blaster
routines for making duke nukem type games using 256 colour VGA.
The file area breakdown is: (remember Meg = million bytes)
AREA MEG ZIP | AREA MEG ZIP | AREA MEG ZIP | AREA MEG ZIP
batch 1 20 | c_lang 13 92 | keyboard 1 14 | science 12 87
bbs 57 435 | database 31 201 | lan 18 123 | screen 30 199
business 70 283 | diag 3 45 | os2 39 235 | sound 10 77
cad 1 17 | disk 10 105 | pascal 14 220 | utility 19 163
clipper 9 93 | editor 18 146 | printer 8 77 | virus 7 39
comm 22 138 | educate 47 308 | program 13 83 | windows 87 492
compress 5 53 | games 87 511 | religion 9 78
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7650
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/24/93 12:20p
Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-19-93, Gary Huff elucidated to Tony Stott:
GH>Tony, I do watch and jewelry repair, and to polish fine metal jewelry
GH>to a bright, smooth finish, I use a polish called Simichrome. This is
GH>sold in automotive stores for polishing chrome as well. I shiver a
GH>little bit when you say toothpaste, because toothpaste contains pumice
GH>which is rather abrasive to fine surfaces (comparatively speaking). I
GH>haven't scratched any CD-ROMs lately, but if I were to try to polish
GH>their surface, I think I'd try Simichrome first, just for safety. For
GH>watch crystals, I stick to optical rouge and a special padded buffing
GH>stick specifically made for the job. Optical rouge is sold in blocks
GH>approximately 3/4" square and 2" long. One block lasts for years.
GH>Rouge can't scratch anything, and is used for polishing fine lenses.
Thanks Gary, your reply has to be the definitive one! I can almost hear
the collective rubbing of hundreds of pairs of hands as cdroms are
polished to within an inch of their lives! <G>
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■ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ■ Hey - get your bus off my drive or I'll ram you!
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7651
To: PHIL GOLDSTEIN Date: 11/24/93 12:20p
Subj: Ahh The Joys Of English! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-20-93, Phil Goldstein elucidated to All:
PG>I generally operate with my desktop PC below my desk in a
PG>vertical position.
Personally I generally operate my PC in a seated position! I'm
quite sure that if I operated my PC below my desk in a vertical
position, I would a) hit my head on the desk and b) be unable to
see what was on the monitor! <big silly g>
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■ WinQwk 2.0 B4 #220 ■ I'm not as dim as I SIMM...
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From: BOB DYBALL Number: 7652
To: ALL Date: 11/18/93 6:53p
Subj: Nightowl 10 \020A\SF2_UP.ZIP Memory Lapse 366 virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The virus is in the file SF2_UP.ZIP, in the \020A directory
in a file called SF2-UP.EXE that appears to be not what it
was supposed to be in the FILES.BBS listing
It is supposed to be a game patch for the "New Street
Fighter ][" game, but is instead some sort of program,
maybe a trojan (?) that is looking, when run, for a file
called RENEGADE.DAT
When you run SF2-UP.EXE, it will infect the first 3 uninfected
.EXE files it comes across, and then seems to go from
memory, so in this case looks like a variant on the original
Memory Lapses, as Patty Hoffman has written up in VSUMX310
The two she has listed, Memory Lapse-323, and Memory Lapse-375
seem to infect .COM (not COMMAND.COM though), whereas this
one targets .EXE files instead.
Scan V109 will happily find it, but v109 of Clean will not
clean it, expecting a .COM file I guess... The cure would
thereby be to delete the infected files, which will all be
366 bytes longer, and replace with original/uninfected/backups.
If anyone wants to search for it, the hard way, this may be of
some use, it is some text strings from the innards, at the end
of the file, where the virus attaches itself:
Memory_Lapse.366A (07/01/93) Copyright (c) 1993 Memory Lapse
regards, Bob Dyball, DSE BBS
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From: BRENDAN CARMEL Number: 7653
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/22/93 3:05p
Subj: CDROM for Gravis Ultrasou Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
..... you mentioned that the new version of megaem will/has SB support....
What version is this? (I have an 'old' version of megaem (unreg))
--- Squish/2 v1.01
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7654
To: ZAK SHERWOOD Date: 11/24/93 7:28p
Subj: Re: Cd rom info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Zak!
On 11-17-93 Zak Sherwood wrote to Rowan Evans...
ZS> Rowan, I use a SB16ASP + the 300k Panasonic CDROM, and when I run
ZS> the Seventh Guest, I get this awful clicking sound whenever a long
ZS> speech bit starts - do you have such problems... it's not just with
ZS> T7G either, but with Mad Dog McCree, and probably other games using
ZS> digitized sounds...
I haven't run Mad Dog McCree, but I do get what I consider to be minor
distortion of the digitised talking at times in T7G.... And yes, it
does sound like something clicking in the background!
However, digitised vice on Return to Zork is a s cleaar as a bell!
Someone suggested that it was the volume settings for the SB16 that
caused the problem (because the digitised voice is so quiet, you
have to boost the volume to blazes to hear it at all!).....
Cheers!
o
/U\
... OFFLINE 1.52
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7655
To: BRIAN DEETH Date: 11/23/93 4:45p
Subj: CD-ROM caching Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On Nov 16 15:05 93, Brian Deeth of 1:239/1004 wrote:
BD> due to the huge size of the files on most CDs. Since CD's
BD> are pretty slow compared to hard drives, why couldn't the
BD> cache program be written to use the hard drive space to cache the CD?
There is such a beast already... called CD Speedway :)
Barry
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7656
To: GLENN BRADY Date: 11/23/93 7:22a
Subj: Toothpaste Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Glenn Brady, In a message on <Nov 19>, you said :
-->> Note: Copied from CDROM by WIMM 1.10
GB> Not enough to harm it, just don't kink the patch cord to
GB> your sound card, it stops the little bits of electricity
GB> getting through.
GB> Oh, BTW, don't leave any sockets unplugged, the electricity
GB> leaks out. ;-)
Yeah, Yeah, I know all that. I usually connect all the pins on the plugs
together too, that helps to keep the electricity trapped in, reduces the
incidences of leakages even more.<G>
Laurie
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From: JASON WILLIAMS Number: 7657
To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 11/20/93 2:00a
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Not to intrude on your conversation but you might be interested to
> know that the GUS has been around almost 2 years now. I'd hate to see
> you miss a great card because you thought they just materialized.
Around where - the developers desks? It was released about 12-13 months ago.
This is as opposed to the soundblaster's six or seven years.
-+-
|
\+
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From: MARK BARNES Number: 7658
To: ALL Date: 11/22/93 5:08p
Subj: Roms!!! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can anyone reccomend a good reliable rom for a BBS ??
Bye
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From: CRAIG HUXLEY Number: 7659
To: NATHAN BIRD Date: 11/22/93 8:33p
Subj: IN OZ WHAT CD ROM 2 BUY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Nathan!
Monday November 15 1993 23:55, Nathan Bird wrote to ALL:
NB> HI
NB> I need help in Australia.
NB> Could anybody help me, my 2 boys(11 & 14) want to buy a cd rom
NB> and are not sure which one to buy.
NB> We have a 386dx 40 with 4mg of ram and a PAS 16 sound card
NB> I think they will be using it for games at the moment but who
NB> knows what, a little down the track they might use it for other
NB> reasons but who knows.
NB> PLEASE HELP ME THEY HAVE BEEN SAVING FOR AGES
NB> AND I'D HATE TO SEE THEM END UP WITH GARBAGE!
NB> THANKS
NB> GEORGE
George with the PAS16 you should find that the card has a SCSI connector on it.
(Please check first).
If this is the case you can get a variety of double spin CDROM drives that will
run off this drive.
The best available double spin drive would be the Toshiba 3401 (200ms access
320+ kb/s transfer)
The NEC 74-1 and 84-1 are also solid performers in their latest guise (also new
triple spin models available BUT its new technology and I've heard rumours not
perfected)
TEXEL also make a good fast Double spin as do Sony.
What you get depends on $$$ other than this the Panasonic 562B which uses a
proprietary interface card.
I would recommend SCSI double spin drives!! OR just double spin Panasonic or
the new Sony CDU31A-03 (note the -03 the -02 is single speed) using their
proprietary interfaces (they are incompatable with each other)
Stay away from single speed they are somewhat outdated for the new multimedia
applications).
Craig
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From: DAVID SALTRICK Number: 7660
To: DANIEL TSUI Date: 11/20/93 8:11a
Subj: night owl 10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DT>Does anyone know if night owl is recalling version 10 with the viruses
DT>on it? I have heard that a new copy of the CD is coming out with those
DT>removed, however I have not had confirmation of this.
Hey daniel, with the amount of those they made it would be damm hard and money
wasting to put out a new batch of em. Wouldnt it?
Cya
David
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From: PETER ZAJAX Number: 7661
To: HARRY JANSINK Date: 11/23/93 3:43p
Subj: Errmmm Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Not appropriate section to discuss!
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From: STEVE PESANT Number: 7662
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/25/93 6:48a
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi there David
DC> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
DC> I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system to have two hard
DC> drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until I used QEMM
DC> instead of Smartdrive.
QEMM is a Memory Manager NOT a CACHE!...If you're looking for a decent
CD-ROM cache try CD-SPEEDWAY...I heard that it actually works...And quite
well...Even for those Mitsumi drives..
-=Cheers=-
Steve.
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 7663
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/24/93 8:36p
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DC>Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for
DC>cd-roms?
Uh... QEMM is an EMS manager... not a cache program...
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7664
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 12:55p
Subj: ===Cream of the Crop Bundle=== Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>>> CREAM OF THE CROP BUNDLE of versions 1 & 2 <<<
We are offering The Cream of the Crop bundle for only $40.00 and will
match any advertised price on single versions:-) We are offering a 30 day
100% money back guarantee and have BBS READY setups for almost any BBS.
BBS setups for boths disc's are available from our SUPPORT BBS. To order
contact: Joe Rinehart, P.O.Box 27, Kent, Ohio 44240-0001, voice:216.296.9831
We also DO NOT markup shipping cost unlike most dealers. $2.90 Priorty Mail
Both versions are on-line for review at the Blue Parrot CD-ROM SUPPORT BBS.
Very low duplication rate to night owl or pier disc for additional insurance
IN STOCK READY FOR SHIPPING! 10% SYSOP DISCOUNT! THIS BUNDLE IS GREAT!
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From: JIM RICHARDS Number: 7665
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:43a
Subj: Sound plus CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
To: 1:250:102
I wish to buy a sound card and CD-ROM for my 486 machine to run
under DOS, and OS/2. I would like to meet the specs listed below:
Sound Card CDROM
* 16 bit stereo record & play * 150 300 Kps
* MPC level II w/DSP * SCSI - 2 (not proprietary)
* SCSI - 2 (not proprietary) * Cache 256 K preffered
for CD ROM and other devices * Good access time
* Sample rate 44.1 Khz * Fast data transfer
* Compatible with SoundBlaster * Compatible - Photo CD with multi-
* Synthesizer - Wave or FM w/wave session, High Sierra, Compact disk
* Ports - speaker, microphone * Audio output jack
joystick would be nice
Would require that the sound card and CD-ROM had drivers for DOS and
OS/2.
Looking at Sound Blaster 16 SCSII-2
Any suggestions and/or experiences would be most helpful.
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 7666
To: BOB FLYNN Date: 11/25/93 5:52p
Subj: Mitusmi CD-ROM Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: Mitusmi CD-ROM Problems
> I have a Mitsume CD-ROM which works great most of the time... But, At times i
> just quits (can't be accessed). I do a cold boot and it still won't work, le
> it set (off) for a half hour and it works fine again. Throught it was a bad
> board or drive so I returned it to the store where I bought it and got a new
> one without problems. The same thing is still happening.
> Any HELP would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Bob
> --- Maximus 2.01wb
> * Origin: The Software Cuisine - Miami, FL, USA - v32bis/v42bis (1:135/57)
Howdy!
I have the same problem....Except, that the CD-ROM drive times out waiting
for some files to be transfered. This happens only once and a while, and it
is sure a pain in the butt!
Otherwise, the Drive works REAL good!
Caio... .\\Tom~~
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* Origin: Just Another BBS (1:358/20)
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 7667
To: JOHN ROBINSON Date: 11/25/93 5:52p
Subj: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: Virus
> Hello There Tom!
> In a message to Phil Trevorrow <11/21/93> Tom Wardman wrote:
> TW> I have a question for ya...Was this CD on a BBS, or was it on the Disc
> TW> itself? I've noticed that some BBS progrmmes, copy the file to the HD, u
> TW> it, add the comment, pack it together, and let it rip. That's how most
> TW> virus' get into those...
> Your kidding of course.. Any GOOD BBS running a CD as you describe, Copies
> the files to a TEMP dir and deletes ALL of them when it is done...
> TW> If was not froma BBS, then, Well, Nigth Owl's QC has really gone down hil
> Perhaps "some" of the Disc's were hacks.? The 10 that I have has none of
> the files reported with virus's on it....
> John
> * WCE 1.10/2035 * Just Another Happy Wildcat Sysop..1:138/173
> --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0051]
> * Origin: This Old House * D.S. 16.8 * Tacoma Wa (1:138/173)
Howdy!
My BBS software doesn't copy the files from the CD to a temp dir, and sends
them out. My software just transfer from the CD to the modem without a
Check. I wrote a utility to copy the file from the CD to the HD so it would
work.
Maybe there we're some hack's? I wouldn't put it past people to do it.
Might be the same as the Novell Incident a few years back...
Hmmm..
Tom
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* Origin: Just Another BBS (1:358/20)
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 7668
To: SHAWN MASCHINO Date: 11/25/93 5:52p
Subj: A CD-ROM for a BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: A CD-ROM for a BBS
> I'm planning on getting a CD-ROM real soon for my BBS, anyone have any
> suggestions on a good CD for shareware?
> Shawn
> --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION]
> * Origin: From The Abyss, Co-Home of BerkNet at (413) 637-1071 (1:321/249)
I use ShareWare Extravaganza, a 4 Disc Set, and it's pretty good! Only cost
me 57$ Canadian...
Caio... .\\Tom~~
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 7669
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/25/93 5:52p
Subj: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: Virus
> TW>I have a question for ya...Was this CD on a BBS, or was it on the Disc
> TW>itself?
> It's on the CD. Or I should say their all on the CD.
> --- VP [DOS] V4.09e
> * Origin: ■ LinkUSA ■ Gateway BBS ■ (508)772-4236 ■ (1:322/736)
Howdy!
The Night Owl Disc has been recalled...The message should be in this echo
some where I just read it. If you want the message, I'll post it to ya again!
Talk to ya later...
.\\Tom~~
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From: GARY STIMPSON Number: 7670
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 4:42p
Subj: CD32 Titles 1/2 Refer: NONE
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#################################
### ## #### #### ###
## ## ## # ## ## ## ## ## The FidoNet AMIGA CD32 Titles List
# ####### ## ##### ###### ## Compiled by Gary Stimpson
# ####### ## ### ##### ### Last Update: 25-Nov-93
# ####### ## ##### ### #####
## ## ## # ## ## ## ## ## Additions/Corrections? Mail me!
### ## #### ### ##
#################################
* = New since last update, $ = Out now (go buy it)
----
1884........................................(Millenium)
1869........................................(Flair)
7th Guest...................................(Virgin)
Akira.......................................(Ice)
Alfred Chicken..............................(Mindscape)
Alien Breed Original........................(Team 17) <*>
Alien Breed 2...............................(Team 17)
Alladin.....................................(Virgin) <*>
Ambermoon...................................(Thalion)
Amiga CD Football...........................(Plattsoft)
B 17 Flying Fortress........................(Microprose)
Battlestorm.................................(Titus)
Biosphere...................................(Electronic Arts)
Body Blows 2................................(Team 17)
Body Blows Galactic.........................(Team 17) <*>
Body Blows Original.........................(Team 17) <*>
Brion The Lion..............................(Psygnosis) <*>
Burning Rubber..............................(Ocean)
Cannon Fodder...............................(Virgin)
Captive 2...................................(Mindscape)
Case of the Cautious Condor.................(Tiger Media)
Chaos Engine The............................(Renegade)
Cinderella..................................(Discus)
Civilization................................(Microprose)
Compilation Disk............................(Mindscape)
Composer Quest..............................(Virtual Entertainment)
Connoisseurs of Fine Art....................(Lascelles)
Creation....................................(Bullfrog)
Dangerous Streets...........................(Unknown)
Daughter of Serpents........................(Millenium)
Day Of The Tentacle.........................(LucasArts) <*>
Defender of the Crown II....................(Sachs Entertainment)
Diggers.....................................(Millenium) <*$>
Dino Worlds.................................(Millenium)
Dogfight....................................(Microprose)
Donk!.......................................(Supervision) <*>
Dracula.....................................(Psygnosis)
Drive Fractalus.............................(Mindscape)
Dune [2]....................................(Virgin)
D/Generation................................(Mindscape) <*$>
Elfmania....................................(Renegade) <*>
England World Cup '94.......................(Grandslam)
Epic........................................(Ocean)
F117A Stealth Fighter.......................(Microprose)
F17.........................................(Team 17)
FA Premier Soccer...........................(Ocean)
Fantastic Voyage............................(Centaur)
First Contact...............................(Ocean)
Flashback...................................(US Gold)
Flight of the Amazon Queen..................(Renegade)
Formula One GP..............................(Microprose)
Frontier....................................(Konami)
Genesis.....................................(Flair) <*>
Global Chaos................................(Hex)
Grolier Encyclopedia 2......................(Xiphias)
Guiness Books Of Records II.................(New Media)
Gunship 2000................................(Microprose)
Hero Quest-Legend of Soracil................(Gremlin)
Heroic Age of Space Flight/NASA.............(Troika)
Impossible Mission..........................(Microprose)
Indiana Jones FOA...........................(Lucasarts)
Inferno.....................................(Ocean/DID)
Innocent Until Caught.......................(Psygnosis)
Insight Technology..........................(Optonica)
International Championship Golf.............(Ocean)
James Pond: Operation Starfi5h..............(Millenium) <*>
James Pond 2: Robocod.......................(Millenium) <$>
Jet Strike..................................(Rasputin Soft)
John Doe....................................(Ocean)
Jurassic Park...............................(Ocean)
Lawnmower Man The...........................(Storm) <*>
Legacy The..................................(Microprose)
Legacy Of Sorasil...........................(Unknown)
Lemmings Trilogy............................(Psygnosis) <*>
Liberation..................................(Mindscape)
Lionheart -rumoured-........................(Thalion)
Litil Divil.................................(Gremlin)
Long Hard Day at the Ranch..................(Discus)
Lotus Turbo Trilogy.........................(Gremlin)
Magic Carpet................................(Unknown)
Manchester United 2.........................(Krisalis)
Micro Machines..............................(Code Masters)
-=> Continued in next message <=-
... A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.
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From: GARY STIMPSON Number: 7671
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 4:43p
Subj: CD32 Titles 2/2 Refer: NONE
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Microcosm...................................(Psygnosis)
Monkey Island...............................(Lucasarts)
Monkey Island 2.............................(Lucasarts)
Monkey Island 3 -perhaps-...................(Lucasarts)
Morph.......................................(Millenium)
Mortal Kombat...............................(Acclaim/Probe)
Moving gives me a stomach ache..............(Discus)
Mr. Nutz....................................(Ocean)
Mud Puddle..................................(Discus)
Musicolor...................................(Virgin)
Nick Faldo's Championship Golf..............(Grandslam)
Nigel Mansell GP............................(Gremlin)
Ninja Trilogy The...........................(System 3)
North Polar Expedition......................(Virgin)
One Step Beyond.............................(Ocean)
Oscar.......................................(Flairsoft) <$>
Overdrive...................................(Team 17)
Pinball Dreams..............................(21st Century)
Pinball Fantasies CD........................(21st Century) <$>
Pinball Illusions...........................(21st Century)
Pirates! Gold...............................(Microprose) <*>
Prehistoric.................................(Titus)
Premier Manager.............................(Ocean)
Project X Original..........................(Team 17) <*>
Project X2..................................(Team 17)
Pugsy.......................................(Psygnosis) <*>
Putty 2.....................................(System 3) <*>
Quack.......................................(Team 17)
Reach Out For Gold..........................(Unknown)
Return to the Lost World....................(Mirage)
Rise of the Robots..........................(Mirage)
Rough and Tumble............................(Renegade)
Ryder Cup Golf..............................(Ocean) <*>
Sabre Team..................................(Krisalis)
Second Samurai..............................(Virgin)
Sensible Soccer.............................(Renegade) <*>
Sim City 2000...............................(Mindscape) <*>
Sim City....................................(Maxis)
Sim Farm....................................(Mindscape) <*>
Sim Life....................................(Mindscape)
Sleepwalker.................................(Ocean)
Snooker/Pool 2..............................(Virgin)
Soccer Kid..................................(Krisalis)
Space Junk..................................(Mirage)
Space Simulation............................(Gremlin)
Stamps of France and Morocco................(Seriat)
Star Trek 25th Anniversary..................(Unknown)
Starlord....................................(Microprose)
Subwar......................................(Microprose)
Super Frog Original.........................(Team 17) <*>
Super Frog 2................................(Team 17)
Surf Ninjas.................................(Flair) <*>
Syndicate...................................(Bullfrog)
T-Rex.......................................(Millenium) <*>
Tale of Peter Rabbit........................(Discus)
TFX.........................................(Ocean/DID)
The Cure....................................(Ice)
Theatre of Death............................(Psygnosis)
Theme Park..................................(Bullfrog)
Trivial Pursuit.............................(Domark)
Trolls......................................(Unknown)
TV Sports Pack..............................(Mindscape) <*>
Two Towers The..............................(Unknown)
Ultima Underworld...........................(Mindscape)
Uridium 2...................................(Renegade)
Utopia 2....................................(Gremlin)
Various Games Pack..........................(Mindscape)
Whale's Voyage..............................(Flairsoft) <*$>
Wing Commander..............................(Mindscape)
Wing Commander 2............................(Mindscape)
Winter Super Sports.........................(Unknown)
World Circuit Grand Prix....................(Microprose)
Zool [2]....................................(Gremlin)
::: THE END - For Now :::
Gary
... Member of MAA (Modem Addicts Anonymous).
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From: BRIAN HUDSON Number: 7672
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 8:05p
Subj: Multimedia CD ROMS Refer: NONE
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I am planning on buying a mutimedia setup shortly. Any suggestions on
CD ROM specs I should look for when shopping (access times, speeds,
etc.). Any advice on sound cards to go with it would be appreciated
also.
* QMPro 1.51 * >ov++h+n AC*hanks for hanging up, dear.
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From: TIM PEETERS Number: 7673
To: ROBERT MCELWEE Date: 11/24/93 11:51p
Subj: Pioneer 6pack Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Robert!
Saturday November 20 1993 08:50, Robert Mcelwee wrote to David Silver:
RM> the pioneer wont work on a multinode setup (only has 1 laser so 2 people
RM> cant be on two cds at the same time)...Im selling my 8 hitachi drives that
RM> I use on my 3 node board now...only $1000 for 8 cd roms in 2 external
RM> cases (4 per case) with all hardware/software for a complete setup to add
RM> 5200 megs to your bbs...call my board or leave me a message here (I will
RM> be posting an add in this echo so read it for further info)
Your wrong, a good door like ROMBRAIN work quite well with the Pioneer DRM-600
in a multinode environment.
SeeYa,
Tim
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From: EDDIE PHILLIPS Number: 7674
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 3:31p
Subj: Encarta '93 for sale Refer: NONE
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I have Microsoft's Encarta encyclopedia CD for sale. This CD is chock full of
articles, pictures and sound. It requires Windows to run and a sound card for
the sound. I am asking $110 delivered....if interested, please e-mail me here
or call my number in the tagline....thanks !!
... Voice: 919-870-6926 (eves/weekends)
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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* Origin: Southern Pride BBS 5gig PcBoard 772-4143 772-4183 (1:151/151)
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 7675
To: STEVE STEWART Date: 11/25/93 4:27p
Subj: Dos 6.2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> EJ>If you have a CD-ROM, and does not have a cache program, and you have
> EJ>MS-DOS 6.0, then you might want to download the MS-DOS 6.2 upgrade. The
> EJ>new SmartDrive, version 5.0, supports CD-ROM caching.. And since it is
> EJ>free, why not!! (You can download it from the Microsoft BBS.)
> What's the number to Microsoft's BBS?
Microsoft Download Service BBS is at 1-206-936-6735.
Larry
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* Origin: Mintz BBS, Silver Spring, MD (1:109/427.1)
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From: DON KULHA Number: 7676
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/22/93 1:21p
Subj: 2X,3X,4X.... Refer: NONE
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MS>BF> The only such absolute limit would be how fast a CD can be spun
MS>before centrifical force starts delaminating it....
MS>
MS>Geez, before you know it, we'll be putting tachometers on the drives t
MS>make sure we don't "redline" the suckers. 8)
TS> I drilled my disk full of holes, and it spins faster than anyone's,
TS> and now I got fairy lights all over the room too! <g>
You may wish to consider the purchase of a SEMA approved kevlar
transmission blanket to wrap around the outside of your CDROM drive Tony. This
will contain the disk fragments from the disk explosion when you hot-rod your
CD drive a bit too much. It would be a shame to hear that an exploding Seventh
guest CD at 10,000rpm decapitated you!
I've yet to need one for my "slow" 2X Toshiba but I did put one on the
firewall of a 308 Ferrari. This guy named Paul who raced it for Budwieser got a
little nervous after a motor exploded behind his back. It gave him peace of
mind as I'm sure it would you!
(grin)....DCK
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* Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7)
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From: DON KULHA Number: 7677
To: ADRIAN SALAS Date: 11/22/93 1:46p
Subj: CD TOWER CASE Refer: NONE
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AS> Anybody know where I can get a TOWER case for 12 internal SCSI CD rom
AS> players??? I have seen some in PC computing, but I lost the issue with
AS> the article... Please let me know!
I know that Todd and Online Systems both have such a case but also that
they are very expensive ($700 or so I seem to recall). My solution was to get
two full hieght 6 bay tower cases. I put a system in one with two CDROM
controller cards. That case had a floppy, a tape drive, an HD and 3 CD drives.
The other tower has 4 CD's in it and had power and drive cabling run into it
from the tower next to it. I ran the computer, and all the drives in both cases
from one 200 watt power supply reliably. This approach had the benefit of being
cheap and the cases could always be used for a computer system at some time in
the future if I so chose.
DCK
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* Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7)
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From: DON KULHA Number: 7678
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/22/93 2:35p
Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE
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GH> Tony, I do watch and jewelry repair, and to polish fine metal jewelry
GH> to a bright, smooth finish, I use a polish called Simichrome. This is
GH> sold in automotive stores for polishing chrome as well. I shiver a
GH> little bit when you say toothpaste, because toothpaste contains pumice,
GH> which is rather abrasive to fine surfaces (comparatively speaking). I
GH> haven't scratched any CD-ROMs lately, but if I were to try to polish
GH> their surface, I think I'd try Simichrome first, just for safety. For
GH> watch crystals, I stick to optical rouge and a special padded buffing
GH> stick specifically made for the job. Optical rouge is sold in blocks
GH> approximately 3/4" square and 2" long. One block lasts for years.
GH> Rouge can't scratch anything, and is used for polishing fine lenses.
I've yet to need to deal with scratches on a CD but if I do I will use
Meguiars (sp?) Plastic cleaner and polish. I used this stuff for years to clean
my M/C helmet face shield and fairing windshield. It is by far the best plastic
specific treatment I know of and did a superb job on small scratches. You can
get it in many auto and motorcycle shops. Great stuff.
There are likely different grades of rouge. The stuff we had at an
optical lab came in 5 gal pails as a powder and was definitly too rough for
plastic (I tried it).
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7)
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From: MAX GREEN Number: 7679
To: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Date: 11/25/93 10:20p
Subj: Golden Panasonic driver Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Any idea where/how I can get a copy of the Golden Driver you have been refering
to. It is a Panasonic specific driver or is this driver just
for the 7th Guest game?
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From: BENNY CHAN Number: 7680
To: BRUCE WEBSTER Date: 11/24/93 1:13p
Subj: 7th Guest 'clicking' Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BW╠═─ It is a fault with the sound card. D/L a new driver from the creativ
BW╠═─labs bbs. Outta time, gotta GO.
BW╠═─* SPITFIRE v3.4
BW╠═─(909) 794-4426 FAX/DATA
Oops.... I think I'm not the one who was asking about 7th guest... I
don't even have the game... <G>
■ QMPro 1.50 19-2812 ■ █▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀█ I just got run over █▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀█
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From: BENNY CHAN Number: 7681
To: GARY SCOTT Date: 11/24/93 1:14p
Subj: Re: 100 DISK CHANGER??? Refer: NONE
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GS╠═─Pioneer is working on a 100 disc changer you might want to give
GS╠═─them a call! I'm not sure if they are available but it might be
GS╠═─worth a call
Well, I SAW a 100 CD Changer, but it's not a CDROM, it's only a CD
Player that only plays CDs... I think it's SONY, not pioneer tho... Cost
like 1000 bucks..??
That thing is *HUGE*... like putting 100 CDs vertically in a *BIG*
BOWL... <G>
■ QMPro 1.50 19-2812 ■ WOWOWOWOW! 80 Meg Left on Enigma Hard Drive!
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From: BENNY CHAN Number: 7682
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 1:14p
Subj: PC-ENGINE CD-ROM 2 PC Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I heard that NEC is going to release a SCSI controller or something for
the PC-ENGINE CD-ROM... connecting to PCs... has anybody heard about
this one..??
■ QMPro 1.50 19-2812 ■ τh¡$ τåg£¡ⁿè mªδë ƒΓφm ΓΣç¥ç£ëδ Å$ç¡¡ çhåΓá¢τΣΓ$
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From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 7683
To: ERIC JAN Date: 11/23/93 7:43p
Subj: Which is best? Refer: NONE
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Hi Eric,
In a message of <Sun 14 Nov 93 15:45> to Deb Weiss (), you wrote:
EJ> I have a Toshiba XM3401 internal, 330K transfer rate, 200ms access
EJ> time, and 256K cache. It works great on my computer. But if your
EJ> friend want some real fast drive, get the NEC 3xi, which has a 195ms
EJ> access time, and 450K transfer rate. The price for Toshiba should be
EJ> about $350 to $375. And the NEC costs about $550..
Wil your Toshiba run on a SCSI 1 controller?
Bye, Martin.
--- The-Box Point 0.14+ PC
* Origin: Artnet Sysop Point (2:280/204.1)
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From: DAVID SHULTZ Number: 7684
To: DARLENE CORDY Date: 11/25/93 9:25a
Subj: Cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yes I still have it... The title says The software Toolworks Multimedia
Encyclopedia... If interested write back...
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From: DAVID SHULTZ Number: 7685
To: STEVE STEWART Date: 11/25/93 9:27a
Subj: cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I don't know what to say about it... it's ms-dos comp and I think it's
macintosh comp too.. It has speeches musical compositions and all that other
stuff....
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From: GRAHAM GELBERG Number: 7686
To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 11/24/93 9:38p
Subj: CD & Sound Card Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> sound card and purchase a good CD-ROM drive (make sure
> it has a SCSI interface, though).
Hello Marlin!
I too am looking to buy a CD-ROM reader. Why is a SCSI interface preferable to
a AT-IDE interface?
I ask this because I was thinking about purchasing the new Mitsumi Double Spin
which, I believe, uses the AT-IDE interface.
Thanks for your assistance, Graham
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From: LANCE HOLLON Number: 7687
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/25/93 2:10p
Subj: Re: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
You might want to try running Dosshell and looking for hidden system
Read only files in your C:\ path. There should be three doublespace
files there. Delete all three and Doublespace is gone. (Took me a little
while to figure out how to do it too the first time)
--- Squish v1.01
* Origin: ONLINE Montgomery * (205)277-2221 * (1:375/45)
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From: HENRY PAUL Number: 7688
To: DENNI FEAGINS Date: 11/24/93 5:10a
Subj: Re: wing commander deluxe Refer: NONE
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DF> HP> Does anyone have either Wing Commander I Deluxe or II Deluxe on CD-ROM
DF> HP> and had problems with it? I tried WCII/Ultima Underworld and
DF> HP> experienced problems reading data off the drive fast enough so that the
DF> HP> music plays. I know this is the problem due to all the tests I ran, and
DF> HP> then copying it to my HD.
DF> HP> If you haven't had any trouble with either or both of these, could you
DF> HP> tell me what system and peripherals you are running it/them on?
DF> HP> I have a 386 SX/25 2mb RAM and 340mb HD. I have the Mitsumi LU005S on
DF> HP> the 16bit cont. card.
DF> HP> Thankyou for any help given!
DF>Actually, I have had some serious trouble with my music throughput on WCII D
DF>myself. I thought it was just my system, because it did that when I had
DF>borrowed the 3.5 version of it from a friend of mine. My machine is set up
DF>like this: 386DX/33 Mhz 2 Mb RAM 105Mb Conner HD Panasonic (Matsushita) 563
DF>doulespeed CD-ROM Soundblaster 2.0 (Half the Audio Problem right here:-{)
DF>Have you had trouble with the music slowing down the voice tracks? That's
DF>been a real problem here for me...
DF>Do any of you people with faster machines than mine w/WC or WCII have any of
DF>the problems described above?
Hmmmm, what is your HD ms? Mine is 12ms. The CD version runs great off
my HD, but WC2 & Speech alone use 23mb! That's supposed to be the TOTAL
for all the WC2 stuff.
No, haven't had the music slow down the voices. Well, I see it isn't the
machine in particular. I have an SB 2.0 comp. Sounds okay I guess. So a
double speed CD-ROM doesn't help either huh? Hmmm, maybe a CD disk cache
perhaps.
What sucks is that it runs GREAT on the HD! That's why I was wondering
about the disk versions....
I never had ANY trouble with 3.5 WC1. It ran GREAT! I've seen some
people though that have had NO problems with a similar setup...
Well, lets see what some other people come up with huh? I tried leaving
E-mail on their BBS, but they had never heard of it EVER having these
problems!
TTYL!
Henry
* OLX 2.1 TD * Math & Alcohol don't mix. Please don't drink & DERIVE!
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From: ROSS A. JOHNSON Number: 7689
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 2:22a
Subj: Kodak on a 1x??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello all, is there anyway to read Kodak CD's on a single spin CD drive?
I would love to put our 35mm shots on CD rather than scanning them in as
we do now, I would also prefer to use our existing equipment if
possible. We are prepared to upgrade but figured we should ask first. We
do this for DTP. How much memory do Kodak images eat up compared to a
compressed TIF file for example (which is what we scan to {the BMP were
way to big and no better in qualtiy}).
* OLX 2.1 TD * I am ignorint?
-*- Opus-CBCS 1.7x via O_QWKer 1.0
1
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From: CARYN COLEMAN Number: 7690
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 10:23a
Subj: OS/2 DRIVERS FOR MITSUMI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I just installed OS/2 on my machine but it didn't have a driver
specifically for the Mitsumi CD-ROM. Does anyone know if I can specify
one of the other drivers or where I can get an OS/2 driver for this
CD-ROM?
* OLX 3.01 31-0888 * thanks!
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* Origin: Tokyo PC Club BBS +81 (3) (6:730/16.0)
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From: GENE EHRICH Number: 7691
To: RON CHASE Date: 11/26/93 8:59a
Subj: Wanted cd's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RC>I am looking for some CD's new or used...
CD-ROMS for Sale
Q&A 4.0 from Symantec .......................... $39 Romware Vol 2 No 2
Windows ..................... $10 CD-ROM Premier
................................. $14 Time Almanac 1990
.............................. $19 Toolworks US Atlas and Automap
................. $24 Toolworks World Atlas .......................... $24
Novell Network Support Encyclopedia ............ $69 PC Sig Library 8th
edition ..................... $10 PC Sig Library 9th edition
..................... $12 Made in the USA - Fourth edition ...............
$19
Plus shipping - $2.90 for up to five disks
free if you order more than five
Gene Ehrich P.O. Box 209 Marlton NJ 08053-0209
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* QMPro 1.51 * I don't have any solution, but I admire the problem.
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From: JIM ZERBE Number: 7692
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:14a
Subj: Drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All,
I'm trying to get my BBS ups and running under OS/2 but seem to be having
problems getting a deriver working under OS/2. Every time I try to install the
MSCDEX.EXE file I come up with an error Incorrect DOS Version. Does anyone
have a driver that I can freq
from then to solve this problem.
--- FastEcho 1.30/g
* Origin: GhostComm BBS Vero Beach, Fl (1:374/77)
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From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 7693
To: ROBERT MCELWEE Date: 11/25/93 5:22p
Subj: Re: **Hitachis** Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 20 Nov 93 08:52:07, I heard Robert Mcelwee shout to All:
RM> Selling 8 Hitachi 3500 CD ROMS...they come in 2 sets of 4:
RM> 4 cd roms, mini tower case, power supply, interface card, cables
RM> 4 cd roms, mini tower case, power supply, interface card, cables
RM>
RM> I currently use these on my BBS and they are pretty nice (adds an instant
RM> 5200 megs of files)
RM>
RM> Will only sell both sets of 4 for $1100 total (dont want to break up the
RM> sets but I might if the price is right...)
RM>
RM> You can call my bbs: 803-873-5797,
RM> 803-875-2261,
RM> or 803-851-7701
RM>
RM> netmail: 1:372/57
RM>
RM> ***** Have dropped the price to $1,000 *****
Well If you decide to sell one or two let me know...
(317) 342-2034
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 7694
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/25/93 7:59p
Subj: NEC Triple Speed CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RE> That's one reason why I've posted what, where and how the
RE> original tests were done.... The more input on this type of
RE> thing that we can get, the better off we will all be!
RE> BTW, *STILL* no response from NEC on why the p*ss-poor
RE> performance!
The NEC 3X ad in the current PCMag says the kits come with a 16 bit card.
I suspect they know...
Jeff
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 7695
To: ANDREW SEE Date: 11/25/93 8:05p
Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DP>> > Isn't Chicago going to be a true bootable OS, (unlike the
DP>> > current windoze).
DP>>Not according to Microsoft.
AS> Please elaborate.
I just read a message in another echo that went into a fair amount of
detail. It made it quite clear that Dos 7 / Win 4 have nowhere near the
capibilities that some have speculated (including myself...). Comments about
using QEMM and the same old 16 bit Dos drivers make it clear that it is not all
that different from the current versions.
Jeff
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 7696
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/26/93 6:09a
Subj: Space and sf cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PT> I take it you're not located in the U.S.? I'm not sure how much
PT>shipping will be but it can't be much for a little CD.
Located in mid-west USA!! Tulsa, Oklahoma to be exact.
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 7697
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 11/26/93 6:31a
Subj: CC2 CD-ROM RELEASE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JR>will send this at our expense along with our entire CDLIST, if
JR>you just ask:-)
I'd like it. Please send to 1:170/604
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From: CHUCK SCHULZ Number: 7698
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 11:50a
Subj: 7th guest for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Recently finished 7th Guest, FANTASTIC CD game!!! Now that I'm FINALLY finihed,
asking $35.00 for this must have game. (716)647-9884 Ask for Chuck, there days
until 2:00 PM, or you can call me at (716)726-5272 after 3:30 PM at work.
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* Origin: Knight Moves BBS - Rochester,NY *USA* (1:2613/313)
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From: MICHAEL MURPHY Number: 7699
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/26/93 9:41a
Subj: CD player problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (25 Nov 93) Ed Duchek wrote to All...
ED> I have a problem with my CD ROM player. Seems I cannot get it to work
ED> with audio CD's! I am not sure how, for I have lost my original docs
ED> that came with it. Its a NEC 83 I think or maybee 73, whatever the
ED> internal one is. Its a TRUE SCSI drive, hooked to a adaptec 1542B.
ED> Is there anything else I need to do? I have tried programs, but
ED> nothing gets the sound to the speakers! It seems to work, am I
ED> missing a cable or something? Oh yea, I have a sound blaster pro2 that
ED> I am trying to get the sounds out of... guess that would help.
ED>
ED>
ED> Ed Duchek
ED> (210)650-8069
ED>
ED> --- GoldED 2.40.P0720
ED> * Origin: ----> From The Back Door at 1:387/635.1 <----
ED> (1:387/635.1)
ED> 4218 5117
ED> 82 85 503
ED> 280/1 390/1
I think that I might be able to help you. First of all, I take it that you
have the software to run an audio CD (that's the most important). What is
probably wrong, is that there is a thin wire that is supposed to connect your
CD to the soundcard's corner. It's a small to pin wire. That MUST be
connected in order for you to get the audio sound from your CD to your
speakers.
If you have been getting sound from your CD in the past... then I don't think
the above will help too much. Try finding a CD that has some WAV's or some
MIDI's on it and play those. If you are able to, I believe what I said
earlier will not apply. But, either way, look inside your computer and check
that wire. If its not connected.... you DEFINATELY won't have sound.
Hope this help out (somewhat)
Michael
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From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 7700
To: GREG SIEVERS Date: 11/26/93 3:56p
Subj: Cd Audio Through Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Way cool Greg, I should have waited a year before buying my mitsumi,
mine is the old 350ms 150kb/sec drive, well atleast you got your problem
fixed, TTYL.
Ashwin
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From: ASHWIN BIHARI Number: 7701
To: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Date: 11/26/93 3:59p
Subj: Re: King's Quest VI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ok Eugene, when you are in the room with the tapestry use the
Hole-In-The-Wall, to look through it and you will see the minotaur
pressing some secret button to enter his dungeon, well then go back to
the place that he went through adn you should also be able to go
through, well one you are in there you shoudl use the red scarf from the
Red Chess Queen and use it to kill the Minotaur, and you are done, well
if this works good, if it doesn't I will try to explain more, but try
this out and tell me what happens, TTYL.
Ashwin
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* Origin: Hawk's Nest BBS Methuen, Ma. (508) 688-1979(1:324/123)
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From: RAY VAUGHAN Number: 7702
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 11/23/93 10:11a
Subj: TELEPHONE BOOK ON CD ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DC> The Prophone series has just that. We have the 3 CD
DC> set from 1992 that has 2 residential cds and one
DC> business for the whole US for $27.95. We have the new
DC> midyear 7 cd version that has 6 residential and one
DC> business with a lot more depth of residential for
DC> $98.95. Give us a call at 615-339-0235 if you'd like
DC> to order one. We accept all major credit cards with
DC> no surcharges on CDs....
I picked up a business phonebook type CD-ROM recently. Unlike a phonebook,
this one lacked the street addresses. The street was named, but not the full
address. I'm not sure how your's works, but if it is handicapped by the lack
of some phonebook data, then please don't use the "phone book" comparison.
Thanks
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From: ROBERT BRITZ Number: 7703
To: YVES DESJARDINS Date: 11/24/93 9:37p
Subj: NIGHTOWL BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
YD> Could it be that McAfee is wrong?
No, its not wrong, the virus is inside the install program in the .zip file.
Therefore unless you unpack it, you won't find it. NU/CPS/MCAFEE all won't find
it unless the file gets unzipped...
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* Origin: TABOO BBS - The only RELIABLE feed for Vancouver! (1:105/105)
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From: JOHN CALLICRATE Number: 7704
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 12:20p
Subj: CD SIZE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone seen a doc or list of cd's and the total size of the
contents of the CD? Some CD's I've looked at don't come near to
being full.
* MegaMail 2.10 #0: P.O. Box 6, Dallas, OR 503/623-4924
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* Origin: Chemeketa Online BBS (503) 393-5580 (1:3406/15)
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From: KENNY MORRIS Number: 7705
To: EUGENE FEDOROWICH Date: 11/26/93 9:14p
Subj: Re: King's Quest VI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Do you have the hole-in-the-wall? You're going to need to use it in the
catacombs to find the minotaur!
If you need help, let me know.
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* Origin: Helpware BBS (1:123/19.1)
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From: LOWELL CLUGSTON Number: 7706
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 11/25/93 7:09p
Subj: Cd Changer Deals. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> We sell the DRM600A bare for $689 plus shipping. Price reflects a 3%
-> discount. Call 615-339-0235 9-9 daily EST if you would like to order
-> Cods. Credit cards accepted.
Ok, but, what is the SPEED of them puppies, gotta compare apples to
apple ( I have a DRM-604X )
Lowell
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From: LOWELL CLUGSTON Number: 7707
To: DAVID SILVER Date: 11/25/93 7:12p
Subj: Cd Changer Deals. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> -=> Quoting Doug Carpenter to Lowell Clugston <=-
->
-> Just to let you know - Hard Drives Super Source is selling the above
-> drive for 629 plus shipping - and the price applies whether paying ca
-> or credit card. I just ordered the 604X and, including 2 cables (for
-> different controller cards) and shipping to my APO address, it came t
-> 1257.00. Just had an acquaintance receive one and he said it took ab
-> 2 weeks - record time for over here in the Great Beyond.
Hmmmm... I'll have to keep that in mind... I also have the DRM-604X
you'll love'her, the speed is great... perfect for a BBS (even the
604's)
Lowell
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From: BOB JACKSON Number: 7708
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 10:29p
Subj: Hitachi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone have the BBS Phone Number for Hitachi?
Bob Jackson
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7709
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 2:09a
Subj: SPECIAL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[ S P E C I A L B U N D L E S ]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1. Software Vault Gold 2. Night Owl 10. 3. Shareware Online 2
Software Vault Games Night Owl Games Gameware
Software Vault Windows Night Owl Graphics Soundware
Price - $49.00 Price - $65.00 Price - $49.00
4. Hobbes OS/2 'NOV' 5. Tech Arsenal 6. Pier 3
Window Users Arch TechnoTool Cream Of The Crop II
Price - $30.00 Price - $30.00 Price - $45.00
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUE 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Xpress Yourself!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7710
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 2:09a
Subj: CATALOG Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Our NEW catalog is Now Available For File Request Using the Name " CCI.ZIP"
or the Magic Name Of "CCI". If you already have a copy of our catalog,
you may request "UPDATE.ZIP" as it contains many new additions. You may
request both files from anyone of the systems below. If you're not running
a mailer, your welcome to visit the BBS's below and download it FREE.
1:157/46 - 216-225-6130 US or 1:388/20 - 817-756-7565 US
2:250/340 - 44-27-482-4881 GB 3:800/867 - 61-8-374-2307 AUS
4:806/18 - 55-61-351-8389 BRAZIL 6:754/1 - 63-3-222-1545 PHILP
=-=-=-=-=-==-=-=-=-=[ This is Only The Begining ]=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Boris Osadciw
... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress!
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From: DONALD WEN Number: 7711
To: JESS STOUT Date: 11/25/93 12:46p
Subj: Re: 2x 3x 4x Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JS> Don,
JS> Can you tell me which higher IRQs can be used with the Toshiba
JS> 3401 CDRom drive? Just installed a high speed serial card in
JS> my PC and went thru IRQ hell before I finally resolved IRQ
JS> conflicts. Ended up using IRQ5 for the serial card. Thanks in
JS> advance.
I think the IRQ chioce depends on your serial card, and has nothing to do with
Toshiba or any other brand of CD-ROM drive. I use a PAS-16 sound board, and
current set at IRQ7, DMA3. The board provides choices of IRQs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 10, 11, 12, and 15, but for maximum DOS (and maybe also Windows)
compatibility 2, 3, 5, or 7 are desired.
DONALD WEN
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From: LAWRENCE LIU Number: 7712
To: DAVID SILVER Date: 11/26/93 1:08a
Subj: Cd changer deals. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DS>Just to let you know - Hard Drives Super Source...
What's the number?
*****[ LL ]*****
* 1st 1.11 #296s * Two great Tennesseans: Charlie and Jack Daniels.
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From: DON BOSMAN Number: 7713
To: ROBERT MCELWEE Date: 11/25/93 1:42p
Subj: Call Microsoft Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RM>RE> You could also delete dblspace.bin to get rid of it!
RM>PT> I just couldn't get rid of the bugger.
RM>wow, I have a friend with the same problem...only looked at his system one
RM>time but I could not get rid of dblspace....let me know what you find out
(he
RM>had his system set up really weird so maybe I just missed something (didn't
RM>have long to look at it) but he swears dblspace is no where on his drive and
RM>his system files definitely don't call for it...
What ever is happening is weird.
Call MicroSoft, you get free tech support for 90 days, starting with the
first call. I'm sure they would be interested in the problem.
* OLX 2.2 * Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (F)oul your shorts
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From: DON BOSMAN Number: 7714
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/25/93 1:46p
Subj: Qemm Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DC>Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
DC>I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system to have two hard
DC>drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until I used QEMM
DC>instead of Smartdrive.
QEMM is a memory manager, not a caching program. If Smartdrv isn't for
you, you might give Central Points PC Cache a try. Have you upgraded
to DOS 6.2? Despite a few problems reported in this echo, I haven't
heard about many problems with the new version of SmartDrv, and it
caches CD's.
I'm curious, but it is off topic, as to why your Smartdrv doesn't like
your system to have two hard drives. Is there something special about
it?
* OLX 2.2 * All hope abandon, ye who expect intelligence replies here
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From: MANOJ MOHAN Number: 7715
To: DON WEIR Date: 11/26/93 7:08p
Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Don Weir to Scott Graham dated 11-22-93 ***
> How's the game compare to X Wing fighter?
Hey I got Rebel Assault a week ago, and finally beat it. It has the best
graphics and sound I've ever seen and heard!!! However, it is not a simulator
like X-Wing, it's an arcade type game. In some of the missions they fly the
ship for you, while you shoot at stuff. Even though I didn't like the idea of
not being a simulator but an arcade game, it was still pretty good!
Manoj Mohan
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From: CHRIS MOORE Number: 7716
To: WAYNE ALLEN Date: 11/24/93 9:31a
Subj: Re: CD-ROM DRIVERS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Wayne
> I have a slight problem. I am using an unknown HA with a Laser
> Magnetic Storage CD-Rom. It uses what appears to be a Phillips CM153
> or CM154 driver. The thing is, to get it to work, all I need is this
> driver and MSCDEX. The latter I can get the latest of quite easily,
> but the Phillips driver is another matter. I have scanned most every
> place I can, but am unable to locate a single one, let alone the
> most recent. If anyone out there is familiar with this driver and
> has a recent version, I would be most appreciative. Please mail me
> or call on 61-6-208 1144. Thank you.
If you can FREQ (file request) files from your BBS (if you're not the sysop,
ask him/her), you can get them from my BBS. Request PHILIPS.ZIP from
1:244/110 (my Fidonet address). It's only a 14K file, so it would be an
extremely quick call.
The .ZIP contains CM153.SYS and HPHILIPS.SYS (you need both), as well as sample
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files to show you how it's set up.
If you can't FREQ, I'm sure we can work something out.
Chris
P.S. Greetings from Canada!
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From: CHRIS MOORE Number: 7717
To: CYRIL ANTONOV Date: 11/24/93 9:43a
Subj: HEALTH & SAFETY CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Cyril
I'm really pleased to see Russia online! We in Canada have certainly seen
plenty of Moscow in the news.
Other than to say "hi" from Canada, the purpose of my message is to ask if you
or anyone you know has need of health and safety, and environmental information
on CD-ROM. If so, please send me a mailing address, and I'd be happy to send
you some information.
I'm also interested in getting a feel for the level of available technology.
Our company president was at a World Health Organization meeting in Moscow a
couple of years ago, and the impression he had was that CD-ROM, and in many
cases PCs, were very rare. Is this changing?
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Chris
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From: WESLEY CHEW Number: 7718
To: SHANE MC NEILL Date: 11/26/93 2:21p
Subj: PHOTO CDS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I've been thinking about photo CDs for my film I took this summer in
> Alaska. I would like some recommendations on some software to run
> photo
> CDs and is it really worth the extra money to tie up into such a
> thing.
Shane,
Kodak has a CDROM software title "Kodak CD Access" which retails for
less than 30 bucks (mail order). The disc contain the basic software
for you to view your PhotoCD and it comes with 24 high resolution
photos taken by professional. And they are *awesome* ! You can purchase
the software from most mail order or EggHead Software.
To convert your photo into CD Photo, look up to those Photography magazine,
I've came across some advertisement that you can mail-in your slide/negative
and they will scan it into a Kodak CD photo format for you. If I recall it
cost about less than 20 bucks.
It's depends on how valueable your photos are, but in the long run, I guess
its well worth the money. Everything *burn* into the disc will stays forever
unlike normal photo will fade away with times (the color I mean..) It's
Digital...one and zero..besides you can manipulate it to you hearts desire!
BTW it can convert into .TIF format which can be processed by most Window
based application.
Oh BTW, make sure your CDROM is CD-XA compatible that can read multi-session.
Cos one single CDROM can store about 100 photos that can be recorded in
different session. If your drive is those 1st generation Sound Blaster
CDROM, it can only read one single recorded session. Means you can't access
those photo scan at a later time. Call Kodak customer service or download
the file list complied by Kodak on tested CDROM drive information at
CompuServe. (type /GO MULTIMEDIA at CompuServe menu prompt)
Good luck!
Wes
11.26.93 2:21pm
Oklahoma City
PS: Drop me a line if you have any further questions.
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From: WESLEY CHEW Number: 7719
To: STEVE PESANT Date: 11/26/93 2:25p
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>DC> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
>DC> I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system to have two hard
>DC> drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until I used QEMM
>DC> instead of Smartdrive.
>
>
> QEMM is a Memory Manager NOT a CACHE!...If you're looking
> for a decent CD-ROM cache try CD-SPEEDWAY...I heard that it actually
> works...And quite well...Even for those Mitsumi drives..
>
Steve is right. Try the new Micrsoft Dos 6.2 upgrade. The latest version
of SMARTDRV.EXE has built in support for CDROM drive now and besides
if you have current DOS 6.0, the cost of upgrade is only 9 bucks for 6.2
is a whole lot cheaper than buying CD-SpeedWay costing more than 80 bucks.
-=Cheers=-
Wes
11.26.93 2:30pm
Oklahoma City!
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From: GREG MUNDA Number: 7720
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 11/25/93 12:29p
Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I presume that past customers will be mailed one????
Greg
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From: TOD MAFFIN Number: 7721
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 4:09p
Subj: Access problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi everyone,
I wonder if someone can help here. For some reason, my CD-ROM player
(Panasonic SCD-521B) keeps trying to access itself from BBS batch files, when
there's no command switching to that drive.
For example, one batch file from the BBS calls Bluewave:
@ECHO OFF
c:
CD \max\olr\bw
BWMAIL %1 %2 %3 %4 %5 %6 %7 %8 %9
cd\max
...but for some reason, it goes to the CD-ROM first and tries to access
something there, even though the batch file quite clearly goes to C: drive.
The relevant portions of CONFIG.SYS are:
LASTDRIVE=F
DEVICEHIGH /L:1,5888 =C:\UTIL\DOS\RAMDRIVE.SYS 36 512 128 /E
DEVICEHIGH /L:1,10960 =C:\SBPRO\DRV\SBPCD.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:220
The relevant portion of AUTOEXEC.BAT is:
LH /L:2,36224 c:\util\dos\MSCDEX.EXE /d:mscd001 /m:10 /v /e
Other than that, all CD-ROM access are fine -- it boots normally, I can play
audio CDs, access my CD-ROM encyclopedia fine, and more. Disk drive
allocations are this:
A & B: floppy, C: HD, D: Stacker, E: RamDriver, F: CD-ROM
If anyone has any idea why this is happening, I'd REALLY appreciate it. :)
. . . Tod =-)
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From: JOE PYE Number: 7722
To: SHANE MC NEILL Date: 11/26/93 5:33p
Subj: PhotoCD->GIF Convert Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On Nov 23 22:02, Shane Mc Neill of 1:215/25 wrote:
> Don, while you're looking for suggestions on a converter, I'm
> looking for suggestions on photo CD software. I was thinking
> earlier today if a photo CD would be worth the money. I'm
> considering about 10 rolls of film that I took in Alaska this
> summer for putting on CD but I only have a photo CD compatible
> drive and not any software. Could you recommend any and tell
> me if the photo CD is worth the extra dollars to acquire.
I did it here and was very pleased with the quality. For software, I use two
different shareware programs. In my native OS/2 environment I use a program
called Galleria. In windows, I use a program called Paint Shop Pro version 2.
Paint Shop Pro version 3 doesn't seem to have any photo CD support. Both
programs convert the pcd images to many different formats including Gif.
Joe
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From: BOB HANSEN Number: 7723
To: STEVE STEWART Date: 11/26/93 7:24a
Subj: Re: Dos 6.2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Steve Stewart to Eric Jan <=-
SS> What's the number to Microsoft's BBS?
MS BBS 206-936-6735
Bob
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From: BOB HANSEN Number: 7724
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:02a
Subj: Photo CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I am looking for information on where to get selected negatives "printed"
to a CDROM. Either locally or thru the mail. I live in the SF Bay area.
Bob
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7725
To: JOE HALE Date: 11/25/93 12:17p
Subj: Re: VIRUS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JH> Didn't mean to make it sound like I was a grump.
JH> Just added a staement.
Oh, I didn't interpret it as being grumpy, Joe. I appreciate your
comments and input. Sorry if I sounded piffed or something, because I
wasn't.
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7726
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/25/93 12:22p
Subj: Re: virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GH>Come on, man - drop the other shoe! We've seen discussions of 2 of
GH>those files. What's the name of the third file????????????????
PT> Read the MESSAGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PT> Doesn't take a rocket scientist to count to 3. I don't know the name
PT> the files that are infected since I don't own nor plan to own Night Ow
PT> Simply read back through the messages and you'll find it. If you don't
PT> could care less. If me saying there are 3 virus' offends you, too bad.
PT> the messages and counted 3 files that were infected. Now if I owned th
PT> I would know which files were hosed. Since I don't I could care less.
Oh, get off it, Phil.... you don't have to try to prove you are a
perfect asshole. I've been reading the messages, obviously... and I've
seen reference to only two files with viruses actually being named.
You came along and stated that there were 3 files with viruses, but you
didn't name them. If you can't name them, then pray tell why are you
commenting at all? And if you "could care less," then why did you
even bother to comment at all? Was it to invite questions so you could
run off at the mouth and demonstrate just how rude you can be?
Since you don't own the Nightowl 10 disk, then kindly keep your
comments to yourself if you're going to just use them as weapons. I do
happen to own the Nightowl 10 disk, and so I have a great interest in
the names of those files. I have 2 of them blocked off from download,
and unlike you, I DO care not to expose people to unnecessary risk.
That is why I mistakenly thought you knew what you were talking about.
Obvious you don't.
Have a real swell holiday season, smart guy.
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7727
To: KEN MATTHEWS Date: 11/25/93 12:23p
Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
KM> On 20 Nov 93 05:12am, Phil Trevorrow wrote to Rodolfo Vaz:
> Night Owl #10 has 3 files that have virus'.
KM> I thought there where only 2, could you please name the files if you g
KM> chance?
KM> Thanks...
KM> Ken
KM> Xpress Yourself
From the tone of his reply to me, it's obvious you're just setting
yourself up for unnecessary vitriol from Phil. He doesn't know what
he's talking about, so I'd save my breath asking him, if I were you.
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7728
To: DAVID HUTTON Date: 11/25/93 12:27p
Subj: Re: Bad CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DH> Does anyone have a program that will test all the files on a CD-ROM to
DH> make sure that they are all good. I have a shareware CD that has a ba
DH> spot and I want to remove those files from the files listings. Thanks
You can't block it at the CD level because you can't alter the CD. You
can block it at the BBS level (depending on what BBS software you are
using) by removing its description from the files listing, and/or
putting it into whatever list your BBS software provides as
undownloadable files. For example, with RBBS (what I run), I put the
Nightowl 10 files known to be infected with viruses (2 of them so far)
in the PASSWRDS file, which requires a password to download any file
listed in there. I've made it a preposterous password that no one is
likely to hack, and so the files have been "removed" from download.
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7729
To: SHAWN MASCHINO Date: 11/25/93 12:28p
Subj: Re: A CD-ROM for a BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SM> I'm planning on getting a CD-ROM real soon for my BBS, anyone ha
SM> suggestions on a good CD for shareware?
Despite the 2 or possibly 3 files with viruses, the Nightowl 10 is the
best I've seen. Simply block the 2 or 3 infected files from download,
and you've still got thousands of very good files left.
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From: AL ROBRES Number: 7730
To: JAMES CLEVENGER Date: 11/26/93 12:48a
Subj: Re: Phillips CD Drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting James Clevenger to Al Robres <=-
JC> Philips CD-I machine "looking promising", and I was just wondering what
JC> you've heard? The last information I got on the CD-I was that Philips'
JC> media blitz and final sales push had been an abysmal failure. The news
JC> I've heard from the industry "insiders" seems to indicate that the CD-I
JC> technology is over priced and has been superceded by offerings from 3D0
JC> and Commodore International, not to mention the growing base of
JC> double-speed computer-based CD-ROM drives. Thanks for your opinions on
JC> this, I'd love to know what you've heard!
Well, I don't work for the Sale division only service so information
is slow to release at this end. It's now the second year for CD-I and
the technology is changing monthly. It's like the VCR Format Wars.
VHS vs BETA, Remember even 3 other formats that died as well. Standard
format for the term CD-I is a little grey for manufacturers. Licenses
for the winner of these CD wars will be fatal for some companies.
I would like to see Philips have a more universal machine but cost
and technology may be years away. VCRs are now $200-300 as compared
to there early days of $1000-$1200. How low will they go? or the better
question is how long they will last! You do get what you pay for I
know that first hand in the Service Business.
Al Robres
... "Barking in Fido" BAD DOG BBS * Covina, Ca * (1:218/903)
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From: TAD KINDELSPIRE Number: 7731
To: TONY D. BERRY Date: 11/27/93 12:40a
Subj: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thanks for the reply I went to the book store at 6.30am on day two it
was closed but the guy opened a wall buy pulling down a book and hide
some blood in there. I was going to ask where you get killed on day to?
I think theres a funeral at 10.00am on day to but have not seen it yet.
I have made it past day one two differant ways but still get killed on
day two when I go to sleep. I read a message that said to show the
knife to the guy in his office, but I don't get the knife till 9.00pm
and he is long gone... Let me know if any ideas. Thanks
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From: GUTTENBERG PRIMO Number: 7732
To: STEVE MANN Date: 11/25/93 2:09a
Subj: Rrrcheapest Cd-roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Steve Mann wrote
╒═══════════════════════════════╕
▄▀▄SM>****************************** CD-DISCounts ***************************
▄▀▄SM>YES! we do COD. Credit Card facilities
▄▀▄SM>******************** Openning Specials until March 1994
▄▀▄SM>Night Owl 10 $43 Y $39 Latest in this great series
▄▀▄SM>Mayo Clinic $39 20/11/93 . The most popular medical referenc
▄▀▄SM>CD-DISCounts P.O. Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
╘═══════════════════════════════╛
Are you in Australia? I have interesting in this cds: Mayo Clinic ( year
???) and Noght Owl 10. How is the final price? And the taxes for mail?
Do you send me in Brazil? Do you accept American Express, Mastercard?
How long time for me receive this? Should you send me your complete
catalog? Thanks.
Look for:Medicine & Computing.
Fido 4:806/12 Lusonet 20:20061/100
Internet: Guttenberg.Primo%12.1261.9@rbt.anrs.br Brasilia-DF-Brazil
Ω» TupiQWK «Ω Reg. Press ALT-H for a special message from your SysOp!
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From: CARLOS HENRIQUE CANTU Number: 7733
To: ALL Date: 11/22/93 5:28p
Subj: Do you SELL CDs ??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi !
If you sell CDs to other countries (ie. BRAZIL), send me a list of your
titles !
I'm a SysOp and I'm seeking for good price CD seller !
[]s
WarmBooter
... ->>> Essa TAG possui alergia a Moderator... Atchim...
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 7734
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 11/26/93 8:48a
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
JW> Around where - the developers desks? It was released
JW> about 12-13 months ago. This is as opposed to the
JW> soundblaster's six or seven years.
Six or seven years is a long time. Don't you think it's time to upgrade the
standard? And, maybe the GUS has been out for a year and a half. The SBlaster
took twice as long to get a single bit of support. Look how much the GUS has
now.
If not the GUS for the new standard, then what? The SB16? The PAS16? You
might as well not upgrade because these cards don't provide a significant
difference to justify an upgrade. Stereo sound? Big deal, it still sounds
like crap. 16 bit playback/record? It certainly is useful for playback, but
to record it takes megabytes for 30 seconds. Not worth it. Remember, there is
still only one stereo digital voice. New OPL3 chip? Ha, still sounds the same
to me. MIDI port? MIDI sound gruesome on FM. CD-Rom interface? I'd rather
buy a dedicated SCSI card. Still not enough reason.
As for the pun on the GUS being on the developer's desk, let me tell you
something, look at the first GUS support game: SCII. That supported native GUS
as soon as about 4 months away from it's release. That's da*n good compared to
having the SB tagging on to Ad Lib support for 2 and half years. Yes, I bought
an SB, too.
... "Mommie, the Sound Blaster's hissing at me!"
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From: ANDREW DONARUMO Number: 7735
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:57a
Subj: How much a good CD-ROM costs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
How much DOES a good CD-ROM,fast, cost? I am interested in purchasing one for
under $500 .. HELP ME!
Thanx to ya all
Andrew
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From: PETER GRAVES Number: 7736
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 8:46p
Subj: 7th GUEST Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I need help! I have just made it into the attic but I can't seem to solve the
face problem. Is there any good way to go about it that will make it easer to
get solved. Any help would be appericated.
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From: PETER GRAVES Number: 7737
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 10:08p
Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Well I just solved the face and then I solved the star knives, but as it was
about to ask for the disk change (the screen was half up so I could read the
message) it got messed up and I got a bunch of colored blocks on the bottom of
the screen and it froze up. Has any one else had this problem or is it just my
cd's?? Any help would be appreciated!
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7738
To: JOHN BIGBIE Date: 11/24/93 10:00a
Subj: Re: FREE ADULT CD??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting John Bigbie to Lee Noga <=-
JB> @REQRR :Caller has requested a Return Receipt
JB> N Wht are you so interested in all that perverted stuff?????????//
She's a woman with "exploit me and my gender [for a profit, of course]"
written all over her...
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7739
To: TIM KLAN Date: 11/25/93 9:08a
Subj: Re: SO MUCH MODEM MADNESS CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Tim Klan to All <=-
TK> Announcing the release of SO MUCH MODEM MADNESS!
Please post a price and an ordering address for those of us
without access to a 1-800 line. Thanks...
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7740
To: BOB ZUMBRUNNEN Date: 11/25/93 9:10a
Subj: Re: Triple and quad spin CD-R Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Bob Zumbrunnen to Ronald Leon <=-
BZ> As for availability, Pioneer drives are VERY difficult to find right
BZ> now. I know the 602 (double-spin) is unavailable for about a month,
BZ> and the distributor I talked to in St. Louis a coupla days ago says
BZ> the 604X is heavily in back-order. If anyone's interested in the
Hard Drives Super Source - a monthly advertiser in Computer Shopper - has
them in stock and shipping. I ordered mine a few days ago and am eagerly
awaiting it. Would have had it already, but I am stationed in Germany and
the mail takes a "bit" longer...
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From: PETER STASSEN Number: 7741
To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 11/23/93 6:16p
Subj: CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Canada's CD-ROM Source is...
> CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA
> 6 Armstrong Bay * Regina, Sk. S4N 4G7
> 306-789-4654 Voice * 306-789-8690 Fax
> VISA/MC/MO/Cheque Accepted
> New titles weekly! Call for current
> specials!
It would be nice if you could sent me your catalogue
Peter Stassen
Molendreef 11
B-8421 DE HAAN
BELGIUM
Many thanks in advance,
Peter Stassen
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From: PETER STASSEN Number: 7742
To: STEVE MANN Date: 11/23/93 6:18p
Subj: CD-DISCounts Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello,
> Call and ask for a catalogue or pick one up from the
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
It would be nice if you could sent me your catalogue.
Peter Stassen
Molendreef 11
B-8421 DE HAAN
BELGIUM
Many thanks in advance,
Peter Stassen
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From: JEFF COLLINGWOOD Number: 7743
To: BYRON KROHN Date: 11/26/93 10:28a
Subj: CD-ROM Drive For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Byron!
In a message to All <11/21/93> Byron Krohn wrote:
BK> Mitsumi LU002S CD-ROM drive, interface card, cables and software. I will
BK> ship to you and guarantee it works upon arrival for $70.00 or trade for
BK> CD-ROMs, (Res. Phone Book???). Send me a message here or at: 6712 Breezy
BK> Pass, Austin, TX 78749, (512) 288-4867.
I have the following CD's I would trade:
Mega CD-ROM2
Night Owl 4.1
Phoenix v2.0
Colossal Cookbook
I pay shipping for the CD's and you pay shipping for the CD-ROM.
How about that? You can call me at 619-789-2603 if you like.
...Jeff...
* WCE 1.10/2020 * Choosey cats prefer Microsoft mice, 10 to 1
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From: GARY MULLETT Number: 7744
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/26/93 10:09a
Subj: Cd Player problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
ED>I have a problem with my CD ROM player. Seems I cannot get it to work with
ED>audio CD's! I am not sure how, for I have lost my original docs that came
ED>with it. Its a NEC 83 I think or maybee 73, whatever the internal one is.
ED>Its a TRUE SCSI drive, hooked to a adaptec 1542B. Is there anything else I
ED>need to do? I have tried programs, but nothing gets the sound to the
ED>speakers! It seems to work, am I missing a cable or something? Oh yea, I
ED>have a sound blaster pro2 that I am trying to get the sounds out of... guess
ED>that would help.
Ed -- are you trying to play the CD under a DOS or Windows application.
Also, which application are you using for this. Finally, do you get the
sound through the speakers if you use a multimedia CD/game CD/etc.
* OLX 2.2 * I don't do taglines.
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7745
To: BOB SHUSTER Date: 11/25/93 8:33a
Subj: Adult cd-roms for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'll offer you $50 for the Storm set since i can order new for $22.00 each, let
me know.
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From: DAVE REED Number: 7746
To: JOSH TINKHAM Date: 11/26/93 10:22a
Subj: Chinon Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Josh!
Wednesday November 24 1993 11:52, Josh Tinkham wrote to All:
JT> Does anybody have the new chinon drive?? It looks pretty good and
JT> I'm thinking of buying it. Does anybody know if the interface that comes
JT> with it is a real SCSI-2 controller (16 bit)??? Thanks
Chinons have a BAD habit of puking out at 12 - 18 months of use. Ask anyone
who has one. Yes, some seem to work beyond that, but a large number of Chinon
customers are NOT happy. I'm glad I got rid of mine!
Later,
Dave
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From: JAMES CLEVENGER Number: 7747
To: JOE GONKO Date: 11/26/93 8:27p
Subj: Re: CD Tech. Question Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
There was a book called "How to Repair your CD Player" or something like that.
I checked it out of a local library once. Well, anyway it has a fairly good
description of the underlying technology, including the data frame type used by
music CDs.
Anything written on digital audio samplers (like the sampling MIDI keyboards)
would also be in line with your studies, as those devices use an A/D/A process
similar or identical to CD.
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From: TIM PEETERS Number: 7748
To: BARRY RYDER Date: 11/26/93 10:14p
Subj: CD-ROM caching Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Barry!
BD>> due to the huge size of the files on most CDs. Since CD's
BD>> are pretty slow compared to hard drives, why couldn't the
BD>> cache program be written to use the hard drive space to cache the CD?
BR> There is such a beast already... called CD Speedway :)
The soon to be released version (its in beta) of HYPERDISK also caches CD-ROM
drives. MS-DOS v6.20 of SMARTDRIVE is supposed to have CD-ROM support but I
haven't tried it.
SeeYa,
Tim
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7749
To: JOHN BIGBIE Date: 11/25/93 8:12a
Subj: Lesuire Suit Larry 5 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-21-93, John Bigbie elucidated to Tony Stott:
JB>Dude you just got busted...........
Yeah right! If you learn how to work your computer, you'll find
that my message was advising someone who was after code to crack
protection on a commercial game to BUY THE PROGRAM! Cheeeech!
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7750
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 8:12a
Subj: Lawnmower Man Cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone had a look at the new Lawnmower Man cdrom yet? I gather
it is supposed to be released in January, but I was hoping
someone "knows someone" etc
Also I am interested in a review/impressions of "London the
Multimedia Tour" an MPC cdrom with "50 mins of video and 460 colour
photographs". Any news?
Wot about "Hell Cab"?
Replies eagerly awaited
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From: PAUL BRITTON Number: 7751
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 10:50p
Subj: Janes CD Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I am after urgently a few copies of the Jane's technical books on CD Rom. Can
anyone help me out in the US or Australia. I am after the following titles
Janes Military Communications
Janes Avionics
Janes Aircraft
I will take second hand or earlier veriosn of the roms if anyone has them..
Paul
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From: CHRIS PATTEN Number: 7752
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 11:22p
Subj: Panasonic / Sound Blaster Refer: NONE
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I have a sound blaster V2 and a Panasonic 521b Cd-Rom with AT interface.
Can anyone help with wiring the sound direct to the sound blaster.???
Thanks for any suggestions.
Chris
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7753
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/25/93 7:45p
Subj: Re: Bishop's Computers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Raff!
On 11-19-93 Raff Lerro wrote to Ian Bishop...
RL> A mate just bought a panasonic Cr 562b, and we tried it on my SBPro to
RL> no avail. It just wasn't recognised by the sbpcd driver so we tried
RL> the one supplied with his interface card, still no go.
For CDMKExx.SYS use /SBP:xxx instead of /P:xxx for the I/O port
address of the SB Pro..... I have friends running CR562bs quite
happily, one on an original SB Pro and the other on an SB Pro 2....
Mine run off the SB 16 ASP.....
RL> What I'm getting to is, which model drive is your quote on, and does
RL> it positively work on a CT1600 sbpro? ... Perhaps we just didn't have
RL> the right drivers???
The CR562b *ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY* will work when attached to an SB Pro.
All you need is either SBCD.SYS (the C/L Driver for the double speed
drive) or to specify the correct parameter to CDMKExx.SYS...
Hope this Helps!
o
/U\
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7754
To: SHAYNE HARMSEN Date: 11/25/93 7:58p
Subj: Re: IN OZ WHAT CD ROM 2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Shayne!
On 11-22-93 Shayne Harmsen wrote to Nathan Bird...
SH> However, as we both have SCSI included with the PAS, it seems such a
SH> waste to use another port in the computer when we could route the
SH> CDROM thru the PAS's SCSI bus.
What's more of a waste? An unused, polled SCSI port or $A300.00???
SH> Here lies the problem...
SH>
SH> SCSI Drives appear to be at least $200 MORE than their counterpart
SH> ATBus drives...In Oz, I think the cheapest double speed drive (MPC 2
SH> compliant) is well over $700...When you compare that to the Panasonic
SH> double speed drive for around $400 (with the interface card) it seems
SH> almost absurd to pay at _LEAST_ $300-500 more for a double speed CDROM
SH> drive in SCSI...
Mfrs seem to believe that SCSI and double speed = "BUSINESS" and charge
accordingly....
SH> I also have OS/2 on CDROM (Version 2.1) and would love to hear how
SH> anyone has gone running OS/2 with the ATBus Panasonic 562-B Drive...
SH> Is it possible? Do the drivers exist? Or does the install version of
SH> OS/2 2.1 have native inbuilt drivers straight out of the box?
Unfortunately there's no support "out of the box" for the Panasonic, but
a call to the Creative Pacific BBS will elicit the necessary driver. If
you run the CR562b off the paddle card I am informed that you'll have to
use /M:300 as the parameter for the address...
Leave a msg for Poe Lim or Robert Stephens in this echo.... They have run
OS/2 on CR562bs.....
Cheers!
o
/U\
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7755
To: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Date: 11/24/93 7:36a
Subj: Re: Panasonic Double Speed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Gidday...
On Nov 21 08:59 93, Stephen Retzlaff of 3:690/660 wrote:
RE>> the original C/L driver set (CR562.ZIP) here. Also
RE>> SBCD411.ZIP is the updated driver....
SR> 4.12 is out now.
Excuse me for butting in... but is this a driver for connecting a dual spin
Panasonic to a SBPro ?
If so, can I freq it ?
ta,
Barry
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From: RAFF LERRO Number: 7756
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 3:45p
Subj: SCSI Drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Greetings Everyone,
I am after some help in locating some suitable drivers for
a Future Domain 8 bit SCSI card that I've aquired.
I'd like to use it to hook up a SCSI Panasonic, or Nec CD ROM
drive, and I need to find the drivers necessary.
Any help in locating suitable drivers in Australia would
be very much appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
Raff...
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From: LINDSAY FORD Number: 7757
To: DAVE WONG Date: 11/25/93 4:01p
Subj: Mitsumi cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Dave,
DW>sorry to butt in but i think your problem is that the mitsumi drive can
DW>only read about 530MB while nightowl contains about 580mb. Mitsumi
DW>cannot access those outer edge files.
Just reading this message and i though i would let you know that i have a
MITSUMI LU002S and have a simtel-20 which contants about 640Meg and it reads
ever bit of the disk.
I don't know what drive you may have being thinking of but this one here does
not have that problem.
BFN Lindsay.
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From: NEIL ATWOOD Number: 7758
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/25/93 1:54p
Subj: Bishop's Computers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Thanks for the info.
> A mate just bought a panasonic Cr 562b, and we tried it on my SBPro to
> no avail. It just wasn't recognised by the sbpcd driver so we tried the
> one supplied with his interface card, still no go.
> What I'm getting to is, which model drive is your quote on, and does it
> positively work on a CT1600 sbpro? ... Perhaps we just didn't have the
> right drivers???
Raff,
Try using the driver that came with the Panasonic, but add the following
switch: /SBP:220 (or whatever the address of your Pro is)
So the whole line should read something like:
device=c:\cdromdrv\cdmke43.sys /SBP:220 /d:LSERMATE /n:1
Works great for me!
Cheers!
<Neil><
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From: DON WEIR Number: 7759
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 11/26/93 4:42a
Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JL> Great! I've got 9000 Sounds ready to go, and Rebel
JL> Assault is due to be
JL> released very soon. I'll leave you a message when it arrives.
Actually, Rebel Assault is released out here already. I was playing it last
night at Chatswood here in Sydney.
This has got to be the mother of all arcade games!!
Compl;ete with real movie shots...
I look forward to the Cd Roms, Jim...
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From: SIMON CHUNG Number: 7760
To: ALL Date: 11/18/93 6:52a
Subj: SBPro and Panasonic 562b Refer: NONE
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Can anyone tell me how can I use the new SBCD.SYS (v4.12)
with my Sound Blaster Pro v1. I used version 4.02 of SBCD.SYS
But when I replaced the driver with the new one. It says that
the CD-Rom or interface is not ready.
Thanks
Simon
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 7761
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 1:03a
Subj: Name Change Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
We are no longer trading under the name CD-DISCounts. Just 12 hours after
taking delivery of our latest catalogue, we were informed by Corporate Affairs
that our name was too close to "C & D DISCOUNTS". The next 100 people
requesting a catalogue will still receive one titled CD-DISCounts.
For the time being we will be trading under our old company name "Aesthetic
Software P/L".
For all those who requested credit card facilities the good news is we gave up
on "Which Bank" and went to NAB and will have these facilities in a week.
We will be accepting VISA, MASTERCARD & BANKCARD.
Thankyou.
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From: ROY AUSTEN Number: 7762
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 11/24/93 8:42p
Subj: Need Help. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Denis,
Monday November 22 1993, Denis Coleman writes to ALL:
DC> I have recently sold some Night Owl 10 to people and they have sent
DC> the disks back to me as faulty, they say that the disks jsut don't work in
DC> their drives, the disks work in my drive just fine.
DC> (2) people have the creative labs multimedia kits (at least a year old i
DC> think) (1) has an panasonic drive.
I had a customer today with exactly that problem, I compared it with one that I
had instock and the diffence noted was his had a date next to the novp10 on the
centre of the disc opposite to where it says mastered by nimbus. The date was
10/93. It didn't work in the creative labs drive we use for demo but the one
without the date was ok. Simptoms were continually spinning drive with drive
light on all the time. He bought it somewhere in sydney.
Rgds,
Roy..
KM Computers
Voice: +61-(0)03-44-4240 AH
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7763
To: KEN HARVEY Date: 11/24/93 1:29p
Subj: Re: NightOwl BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Ken Harvey, In a message on <Nov 18>, you said :
KH> but you have to unzip the archives and test INSIDE them as
KH> the virii get compressed along with the programs in an
KH> archive.
I am afraid it is a little deeper than that. If this were correct a normal scan
of the archive would have detected it. The virus infected the COM files before
they were PKLITED.
Laurie
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7764
To: RICK BOYLE Date: 11/24/93 2:01p
Subj: Message # Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* Original from Tony Stott at 3:714/906
RB>>See message #34052 to All from Rick Boyle. This should let
RB>>you see th strategy to the microscope puzzle game.
TS> Rick, the message number is only valid at your "home" BBS.
TS> Your message will be given a new number by >every< BBS.
It is also possible that that number is only valid on that particular day in
question. If you checked NOW for that number I could almost guarantee that
different message holds that number and the message that you refer is a
different number again.
Laurie
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From: CRAIG HUXLEY Number: 7765
To: RICK NAY Date: 11/23/93 5:56p
Subj: sony 31a cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Rick!
Saturday November 20 1993 20:30, Rick Nay wrote to Craig Huxley:
RN> You know I not really sure..I know that the rom's are socketed so it is
RN> possible..but the 31a-03 may have a new motor..the only thing i could
RN> say would be to call sony..
Thanks Rick, it might pay to do some more investigating I think. I'll call
Sony Computer Products Australia and see.
At least I might score the tech details and see if there has been a change.
Regards
Craig
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From: MARCUS LEE Number: 7766
To: ANDREW SEE Date: 11/24/93 11:54p
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-20-93 Andrew See wrote to MARCUS LEE...
AS> ML>Is native GUS sound better than Roland/GMidi?
AS>
AS> Generally yes. General MIDI is limited to the 192 patch GM patch set.
AS> The GUS, because it uses RAM, and stores samples on the hard-disk, can
AS>
AS> use any recording as a patch. It already has the 192 GM patches, but
AS> you
AS> can add your own to this.
That would be pretty beneficial if CDROM games use the card, I would presume.
AS> ML>Maybe I should get one of these to compliment my PAS16?
AS>
AS> Not a bad idea.
But Do You Really think its a good idea? If you were me? Or is that Turtle
Beach a better idea? (Actually I'm kind of suprised you didn't recommend the
GUS straight away).
Regards.
___
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From: MARCUS LEE Number: 7767
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/24/93 11:56p
Subj: Re: 7th guest and Viper Refer: NONE
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On 11-19-93 Raff Lerro wrote to Marcus Lee...
RL> RC>>BS>video board, yet when the 7th guest measures its
RL> RC>>BS>capibilities it only equals 82 or 84%. What board on this
RL> RC>>BS>planet can reach the 100%? Also, do you think I should run
RL>
RL> RC>ML>PS: I've found S3 801/805 on VL gets 99% and my ATI GUPro EISA
RL> RC>ML>gets 100%
RL>
RL> RC>I have a 486DX50 running an Octek XGA 2MB Cirrus Logic
RL> RC>Vesa/Combo that reaches 100%.
RL> Pardon me for butting in but I just wanted to add that my dirty old
RL> 386/33
RL> with a TSENG 4000 card gets %100.
Ha that'll show those people (incl me?) with those fancy expensive top of the
range blah blah blah GUI accelerator cards in 586dx1000, a thing or two! :-)
Regards.
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From: MARCUS LEE Number: 7768
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/25/93 12:13a
Subj: Rtz Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-16-93 GEORGE DASWANI wrote to ANDREW SEE...
GD> AS>ML>So this will explicitly support 16bit sound? Which I notice the
GD> >ML>SB16's 16bit sound is not, since it uses the SBPRO driver.
GD>
GD> AS>I doubt that RTZ contains 16 bit patches.
GD>
GD> Yes it does. Especially if you have the Reel Magic version. The reel
GD> Magic card is awesome. It was full motion, full screen video using
GD> the
GD> reel magic decompression board. Awesome Saw it at comdex. I didn't
GD> konw that the king of the trolls is no other than wayne from the
GD> wonder
GD> years..
Whoa, hold everything. Could you give me more info on this. This Reel Magic
version, I presume it can't be played on normal machines? Its only for Reel
Magic equiped machines? Or can it be played on normal machines and will
take advantage of Reel magic if installed?
Tell me more of the card, and the difference in quality.
Are you familiar with Dragons Lair by Epicentre Interactive? It has something
similiar. I was wondering if it used the same card. Probbably too good to be
true (to have them standardising on the one card, I mean).
Regards.
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From: MARCUS LEE Number: 7769
To: BARRY RYDER Date: 11/25/93 12:15a
Subj: NEC CDR-55 and PAS 16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-21-93 Barry Ryder wrote to Peter Ward...
BR> On Nov 18 23:50 93, Peter Ward of 3:690/660 wrote:
BR>
BR> PW> I am looking for the specifications of the cable and plugs
BR> PW> needed to connect the Audio from a NEC CDR-55 to a ProAudio
BR> PW> 16 sound card. I wish to construct the connecting cable!!!
BR>
BR> I assume you havent got the manuals ?
BR>
BR> The 5 pin female plug to go on the PAS can be had at any good
BR> electronics
BR> shop... the 3 pin female for the CD is a little harder to
BR> come by. I used an old 3 pin plug that used to run to a
BR> turbo switch and just shaved the corners off it. I also had
BR> to bend the pins on the 55 down a bit to clear the
BR> corrugations in the cavity they are in so the plug would go
BR> on.
hmm so you weren't able to find a connector here in Qld either, huh?
I couldn't find anywhere in Brisbane's electronics stores that sold it, or
could get ahold of it. And Laserbaud sell the cable for $20!
BR> Anyway, the connectors on the PAS are on J13 near the top
BR> of the card. They are: Pin 1 Right return ground
BR> Pin 2 Right signal
BR> Pin 3 Sheild ground
BR> Pin 4 Left signal
BR> Pin 5 Left return ground
BR>
BR> And on the CDR 55, the audio connector is, from left to
BR> right looking at the back:
BR> Right signal Ground Left signal
BR>
BR> Just hook that ground to one of the return grounds on the
BR> PAS... the two return grounds on the PAS are commoned
BR> anyway, so both channels will work :)
Regards.
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From: ROSS LAWRENCE Number: 7770
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 5:40p
Subj: SBCD.SYS Refer: NONE
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I bought a SBPro 2 and panasonic dbl spin cd a while back which came with a cd
driver called cmdke.sys
I recently obtained the new SBCD.SYS driver from the creative pacific bbs but
can't get it to load
does anyone know the switches needed for the sbcd.sys driver?
The old cmdke.sys only required /d:mscd000 and /sbp:220 (from memory 8-)
The new driver obviously needs something else!
I've left a message on that bbs but after 2 weeks have still not received any
reply.
hope someone on this echo can help me out PLEASE
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From: TONY MICHAEL Number: 7771
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 4:53a
Subj: ringworld Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All
I'm having difficulty installing the CD-Rom version of ringworld fr Tsunami .
The install programs crashes. I've tried changing the addresses of my sound
card (ie: Irq, DMA, Base aDDress) Does anyone have any tips/hints ?
all comments appreciated
regards
tmch
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From: THOMAS COLE Number: 7772
To: SHAYNE HARMSEN Date: 11/25/93 8:04p
Subj: Re: IN OZ WHAT CD ROM 2 BUY Refer: NONE
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Shayne, yes it is possible to run your IDE CR-562 under OS2, all you need is
the right .ADD file on your boot disk. Cya
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7773
To: HARRY JANSINK Date: 11/26/93 8:09a
Subj: Broken Limbs Refer: NONE
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On 11-22-93, Harry Jansink elucidated to Paul Mciver:
HJ>O' HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN !!!!!
HJ>BHAGWAN WILL BE A GUTTER WALKER THE REST OF HIS SCUMMY EXISTENCE !!!
And may the powers that be
a) give you lower shift keys
b) educate you about misusing the cdrom echo
c) apologise on behalf of other Australians for your dumb message
d) hope that you survive to reach puberty
Thank you<g>
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From: LEON PATSIATZIS Number: 7774
To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 11/25/93 10:44p
Subj: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Phil!
21 Nov 93 19:03, Phil Trevorrow wrote to Don Bosman:
PT> @GMD: 1:209/209
DB>> Under normal circumstances, just find the line that loads DBLSPACE.*
DB>> and REM it out, reboot and see if things work. If so, leave it REMed
DB>> for a while, then take it out at a later date. Good luck.
PT> I never put it in the Config.sys yet when I do a Mem/c it says I am
PT> loading Doublespace. I had to take 6.2 out and put 6.0 back in since I can
PT> load doublespace high with QEMM 7.02. I even deleted every file I could
PT> think of connected with doublespace and still no luck.
PT> -+- VP [DOS] V4.09e
PT> + Origin: ■ LinkUSA ■ Gateway BBS ■ (508)772-4236 ■ (1:322/736)
I had the same problem till I deleated the DBLSPACE.* files in the C:\
directory then everything is now alright!
Bye
Leon Patsiatzis
YMC!
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From: LEON PATSIATZIS Number: 7775
To: JOEL WHITE Date: 11/25/93 10:46p
Subj: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Joel!
20 Nov 93 08:08, Joel White wrote to Tyson Garrett:
|TG>> After some time I realised that MSDOS 6 was a joke and got rid of
|TG>> DBLSP| all and went back to dos 5, after formatting my drive and stuff
|TG>> one wee| I look root dir and find a DBLSPACE file with read only
|TG>> hidden attribut|
|TG>> |
JW> +-+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--+--
JW> - -+ The only way to get rid of the DOS 6.0 dblspace is to do a low level
JW> format. If you have an IDE this would be a very bad thing to do. With an
JW> IDE you would have to send the drive back to the manufacturer to have it
JW> done since there is code that only can be put in with special equipment.
JW> Dblspace is a really bad thing. I lost a lot when I first used it.
JW> Since removing it things have returned to near normal (minus some
JW> important stuff I forgot to tape backup).
JW> ___
JW> X MegaMail 2.10 #0:Fantasy Wilderlands - Best in Fantasy Gaming.
JW> -+- Maximus 2.01wb
JW> + Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7)
I dont know why all you people had trouble with DBLSPACE, I had absolutly
no trouble at all with taking it off my computer
(Just thought I'de mention that) 8)
Bye
Leon Patsiatzis
YMC!
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From: TOM BULUM Number: 7776
To: SHAYNE HARMSEN Date: 11/26/93 8:21a
Subj: Re: IN OZ WHAT CD ROM 2 BUY Refer: NONE
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-=> Shayne Harmsen was heard mumbling to Nathan Bird about Re: IN OZ WHAT CD
ROM 2 BUY<=-
[stuff deleted]
SH> Hi George,
SH> I too have that setup myself (soon to be 16 megs tho), but I do have
SH> the same soundcard (mine is the Pro Audio Studio)
SH> I have been wondering the same thing. I have been informed Osborne
SH> sells the Panasonic 562-b double speed drive for around $400 _with_ the
SH> adaptor (AT-bus) card included and cable...I will be ringing them soon
SH> to check this out.
SH> However, as we both have SCSI included with the PAS, it seems such a
SH> waste to use another port in the computer when we could route the
SH> CDROM thru the PAS's SCSI bus.
SH> Here lies the problem...
SH> SCSI Drives appear to be at least $200 MORE than their counterpart
SH> ATBus drives...In Oz, I think the cheapest double speed drive (MPC 2
SH> compliant) is well over $700...When you compare that to the Panasonic
SH> double speed drive for around $400 (with the interface card) it seems
SH> almost absurd to pay at _LEAST_ $300-500 more for a double speed CDROM
SH> drive in SCSI...
SH> I also have OS/2 on CDROM (Version 2.1) and would love to hear how
SH> anyone has gone running OS/2 with the ATBus Panasonic 562-B Drive...Is
SH> it possible? Do the drivers exist? Or does the install version of OS/2
SH> 2.1 have native inbuilt drivers straight out of the box?
SH> Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
SH> Shayne
Hi Shayne,
Yes you can get the Panasonic drive working under OS/2 using the sbcd2.add
driver which should be in the archive sbcd2pan.zip. In this archive there are
instructions on how to install the driver. Unfortunantly the original install
version doesn't have the drivers as an option as these drives were not around
when the package were manufactured.
Tom.
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7777
To: JOHN NELSON Date: 11/25/93 7:19a
Subj: Re: Night Owl 10 Dealer R Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day John Nelson, In a message on <Nov 21>, you said :
->> Scan 108 (also on the CD) for the ButterFLIES virus.
->> Apparently Scan detect the butterFLY virus and CLEAN can wipe
->> it. Comments anyone??
JN> Just how does it do this on a READ ONLY CD?
By copying the file to your hard drive and then unpacking the archive.
IT DOES WORK.
I have done this succesfully with the sport21c.zip
Laurie
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From: BARRY MISHKIND Number: 7778
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:54a
Subj: older MS Bookshelf Refer: NONE
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A friend of mine has just acquired a copy of the '91 MS Bookshelf and is having
some trouble loading it into Win 3.1
I recall some discussion here a while back on how to get this puppy to load.
Can anyone recall it, so I can pass it on?
Many thanks
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From: MARTY ESCARCEGA Number: 7779
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:00p
Subj: Hitachi CD Rom Drive Refer: NONE
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* Forwarded by.......OPUS 114/124
Looking for specs, drivers, docs for a Hitachi CDR3600U CD Rom drive. If you
have something please let me know?
Thanks
>>> Marty <<<
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From: RICK POTTS Number: 7780
To: EDDIE PHILLIPS Date: 11/26/93 10:11p
Subj: Encarta '93 for sale Refer: NONE
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EP>I have Microsoft's Encarta encyclopedia CD for sale. This CD is
EP>chock full of articles, pictures and sound. It requires Windows to
EP>run and a sound card for the sound. I am asking $110 delivered....if
EP>interested, please e-mail me here or call my number in the
EP>tagline....thanks !!
The 1994 version's available at Egghead and lots of other places for
$79, so you might not get a lot of responses....<g>
Your name's familiar...Did you used to be a regular in one of the
Northgate Computer forums on Prodigy or Compuserve?
Rick Potts Phoenix, Arizona
Internet: rick.potts@twb.com
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From: GEOFF FRANGOS @ 910/114 Number: 7781
To: ALAN WHITEMAN Date: 11/24/93 11:42p
Subj: BOOKSHELF 93 Refer: NONE
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Don't be suprised if you have similar problems with a replacemant disk. The
problems you describe are identical to ones I experienced with my CR563...
Replacing it did not solve them completely but by repositioning the disk in th
tray and selecting 're-try' I can get it to work. Oddly enough, the same disk
performs flawlessly in my wife's CR562b!
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From: GEOFF FRANGOS @ 910/114 Number: 7782
To: BARBARA WEINER Date: 11/24/93 11:42p
Subj: RE: DOS 6.2 Refer: NONE
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BW> loading it because I have Stacker running on my C: drive.
BW> It is asking for more space on my D: drive (the Stacker
There is a switch you can add to the install command to override the defau
and install it wherever you want...lemme look it up real quick...ah! Here it i
Its a '/q' so type "SETUP /Q" and it will prompt you for where it should insta
the files...
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From: FRED FINDLING Number: 7783
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/23/93 4:38a
Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TS>Maybe our brand names don't match, but in general, ANY of the
TS>toothpastes should contain a mild cutting/polishin agent. Just
TS>don't mix in baking powder eh? :^)
I tried the toothpaste technique on an audio CD with good results.
The CD had a nasty scratch about 1/2" long extending from the spindle
hole outwards. The scratch pretty much rendered the CD unusable unless
you were willing to put up with THUNK-THUNK-THUNK for about the first
10 minutes of play. (perhaps some newer players could have handled
this better than my '87 vintage Phillips player) Not having much to
loose, I went after the CD with "Crest" gel toothpaste. 10 minutes of
rigorous polishing reduced the scratch to the point where it was
barely visable under bright light. The polishing did leave noticable
swirl marks in the area where I bore down on the scratch. After
rinsing and drying it, I popped it in the player and it played per-
fectly. So while the operation may not have eliminated all the read
errors, it did reduce them to the point where the player could trap
them without any audible difference to the listener.
..........Fred
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From: FRED FINDLING Number: 7784
To: JOEL WHITE Date: 11/27/93 3:12a
Subj: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JW>The only way to get rid of the DOS 6.0 dblspace is to do a low
JW>level format. If you have an IDE this would be a very bad thing to
JW>do. With an IDE you would have to send the drive back to the
Hmmmm......I wouldn't have thought that DoubleSpace or any of
the other "disk doubler" programmes would effect the arrangement
of logical sectors on the drive. DoubleSpace would have no way of
knowing what arrangement existed on an IDE drive in the first place,
so I don't think it could change anything that respect. Such compres-
sion utilities usually don't alter anything at the device level. You
should be able to undo DoubleSpace by merely backing up the files to
tape, floppy, or whatever, then disable the DoubleSpace driver, and
restore the files back. Although Microsoft did not include a method of
undoing DoubleSpace with DOS 6.0, I think other providers of compression
utilities such as STAC did and no reformatting of any kind was necessary.
........Fred
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From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 7785
To: LYNNDEL HUMPHREYS Date: 11/27/93 2:01p
Subj: INTERNAL VS EXTERNAL Refer: NONE
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> Recently, I have begun to investigate the Multi Media Upgrade Kits. It
> appears that the external CD Rom option has been significantly displaced
> by the internal option. How does the operation of the external differ
> from the internal drives (speed, error free operation etc). I definitely
> do not want to take out a floppy to install a CD Rom.
Good question.
THere is virtually no difference in preformance of like models. Here is what
you will find.
If you get the internal you will have to buy a cable that goes from the back of
your cd-rom to your sound card (if it's not in your kit). This is a 2.00 cable
that costs somthing under $20.00 no matter where you buy it because the
connectors are special. The sound set up is imminantly simpler, and takes less
time to get "right".
The cons- one great big one. CD-Roms have lasers in them that run all the time.
Lasers generate heat. If your system does not already have a heat sink on the
cpu the inside temperature of your case will get very high. THe heat will
effect both the life of your system and may warp your cd media.
These kits use internal drives because they cost less not because they are
better. We sell 2:1 externals to internals because we believe the externals are
better all the way around for the system. External powersupply, generlly easier
access to the rom drive itself, they generally have better controller cards
because you can bundle them with whatever card you want. We have recently
dropped Trantor 130-b cards for the 16 bit Adaptec 1522. Not that you can't do
the same thing for the internal, the bundles (with the good prices) generally
come with 8-bit cards.
Ultimately the decision is yours. I have owned both.... I like the external
better. FOr me not only is it better for my system's health, but is more
convient for practical use.
Diane Pencil
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From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 7786
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 11/27/93 2:22p
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
> Around where - the developers desks? It was released about 12-13 months
> ago. This is as opposed to the soundblaster's six or seven years.
They were introduced at Comdex/Spring 2 years ago. I ordered on there. They
shipped in August of that same year. I got mine in September (1992). If "around
here" is Australia, that may account for it. If not - I don't know where you've
been.
The card has changed significanly since the first one I received. I now have a
new model which has much better software. Sure soundbalster has been aound a
lot longer, it also sounds a lot worse. We sell all kinds of sounds cards and
in fact have a SoundBlaster in our office along with a cardinal and a gravis.
We use them for demos. Comparitivly,we sell far more gravis cards based on
sound alone. You may not like it but the fact it the GUS simply outpreforms the
rest. The PAS will have wave table synthesis the first quarter of next year...
perhaps that will give thm some competition.
Diane Pencil
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 7787
To: CARYN COLEMAN Date: 11/27/93 11:07a
Subj: OS/2 DRIVERS FOR MITSUMI Refer: NONE
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> I just installed OS/2 on my machine but it didn't have
> a driver
> specifically for the Mitsumi CD-ROM. Does anyone know
> if I can specify
> one of the other drivers or where I can get an OS/2
> driver for this
> CD-ROM?
IBM has released a driver for MOST (not all) Mitsumi CD-ROM drives. I believe
that the LU002 is NOT supported but all others are. Look for a copy of
MITFX.ZIP (or near spellings) on a local BBS, GEnie, IBM's own OS/2 BBS, etc.
Larry
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From: JIMBO BARBER Number: 7788
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 12:03p
Subj: Encarta Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
For those who are interested in the Microsoft Encarta
encyclopedia...
Microsoft has a special deal going through December 31st, where
Encarta is just $99 retail. (Will it actually go back up in price
January 1st? Who knows.) I bought mine from Egghead software for
$79.98. I also got a free Microsoft CD Sampler CD-ROM that
contains demo versions of 35 Microsoft products. Along with the
sampler CD, I got a rebate coupon from Microsoft for an addition
$10 off any Microsoft "Home" product, including Encarta! So I
actually got Encarta for $69.98 (plus shipping). Plus, I got the
sampler CD with lots of interesting demos from programs that I
probably wouldn't have gotten to see otherwise.
Interested? Call 1-800-EGG-HEAD...
(And no, I don't work for Egghead. Just happy with the great deal
I got...)
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 7789
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 11/26/93 7:37p
Subj: Re: Nightowl 10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Laurie Batt wrote in a message to Tim Helton:
LB> G'day Tim Helton, In a message on <Nov 15>, you said :
->> I dont know how or why he was selling them cheap but he was,
->> that all
TH> IA's price on Night Owl 10 was cheaper that the other
TH> dealer's prices because his motivation was different.
TH> He sold these discs for the sole purpose of harming Richard
TH> Graham and the Night Owl product.
LB> Hmm. Interesting. I cant see how he would hurt them though,
LB> when it only means that more is sold.
If you sold any product and 1 of your distributors started
selling your product at or below their cost the rest of your
distributors who are in business with the hope of making a
profit would stop placing orders with you. That would be really
bad for your business because the 1 distributor would not have
all the contacts that the rest of your distributors have. You
would lose access to advertisement in catalogs and other avenues
that ultimate reach reach millions of potential customers. If
the one distributor who was selling at cost could reach all
those customers and fill the void it would not matter. However
you would know that a distributor who sold your product without
making any profit was NOT interested in helping your business.
That is the situation in this case.
LB> Does this mean he is selling at a loss ?? Wouldnt that hurt
LB> him more than anything ??
His motives for his actions were publicly stated in this and
other conferences and they were NOT connected with any hope of
making a profit. He felt he had been wronged by Richard Graham
and said he was going to get revenge. If you doubt what I'm
telling you and you want to find out for yourself you can get a
copy of Bob Hall's shareware cd Up All Night and uncompress the
Cdrom messages he captured and placed on it from the Fidonet
echo ...and look it up.
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 7790
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 11/26/93 7:51p
Subj: NIGHTOWL 10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Brice Fleckenstein wrote in a message to Tim Helton:
>IA's price on Night Owl 10 was cheaper that the other dealer's prices because
>his motivation was different.
>He sold these discs for the sole purpose of harming Richard Graham and the
>Night Owl product.
BF> I presume you have ths direct from him?
BF> If not, you ARE slandering the man....
Tim is correct I remember this whole ordeal as it unfolded about
a year ago. If you are interested in research I am pretty sure
the messages were saved by Bob Hall and placed on his shareware
cd Up All Night.
--- timEd-A10c
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 7791
To: SIMON FORSYTH Date: 11/27/93 9:00p
Subj: Cream Crop II Refer: NONE
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Simon Forsyth wrote in a message to All:
SF> I have been lucky enough to acquire the shareware CD "Cream
SF> Of The Crop II".
I really appreciate your review. It seems that when someone
presses a cd there is a flock of folks who call trying get a
free "evaluation" copy in order to make a review that may sell
"millions" of cd's if it is "truly" a good one. When I released
my first version of Cream of the Crop about 10 or 15 people got
a free disc to evaluate. ONLY 1 of those people actually
followed through and wrote anything. I like to read comments
and reviews about any cd because I am extremely curious about new
ideas that can result in a higher quality product. Some
comments are better than others and when several people say the
same thing anyone connected with production or distribution of
cd's had better listen. Thanks again for your review.
Perhaps I'll make a few comments that will lead to more
feedback.
SF> This CD gives NightOwl a good run for the money.
Oh Heavens! I can't have made it to the top yet? I don't want
to read any more. :)
SF> Although the shell is not as good,
Since I don't owe anyone for writing it for me I can live with
that... but I do want to make improvements.
SF> the directory
SF> structure is better, the file content and descriptions are
SF> AT LEAST as good as nightowl.
I think anyone who is making a cd these days relies heavily on
the file_id.diz provided by the author... so there won't be much
improvident in this area ESPECIALLY on a disc that is pressed
with files not over a few months old. There simply isn't enough
time evaluate 20 to 30 thousand files I go through in order to
select 5,000 to go on a disc... and improve on the descriptions.
I must also mention that switching to the multi-line
descriptions and supporting several bbs formats is nothing
short of a nightmare. Some bbs's use a single line and wraps
the extended portion of the description on the fly... Sf does
this but it needs to have a control character to tell it where
to wrap the extended portion... then there is Pcboard that uses
extra lines identified with the more prompt... RBBS (which I
also support) uses even another format... combine those
variations with the problems that result from the individual bbs
software _frequently_ changing formats for the control files
that manage the file bases and the job becomes nearly
impossible.
SF> Probably not for someone new
SF> to computers but ideal for BBS owners and experienced users.
SF> I'm impressed enough to buy the previous version.
Better hurry... there are only 9 unsold copies left in this
corner of the universe and unless something unforeseen happens
(like an order for 1 or 2 thousand) there won't be any more.
SF> The shell works quite well though it is not up to the
SF> sophistication of Night Owl,
I'll have to take a look at Night Owl's view and retrieval
program. BTW I wrote the one on Cream myself with no help
except for using the OPRO library. It was fun! Getting it to
highlight ONLY the file names and skipping the extended
descriptions only took me about 1 week to figure out. <grin>
SF> The shell will select multiple
SF> archives, copy or uncompress them to a selectable target
SF> drive and directory. As far as I know, you cannot run
SF> unzipped programs from within the shell, which is a huge
SF> minus as far as I'm comcerned.
I am at a loss in trying to figure out which file name to call
to run a program. Sometimes there are many .exe files in an
archive and the games often use batch files to start them up.
The only way I can see that this can be done is to hard code
the options?
SF> have. The blurb here says there are no files older than Jan
SF> 93 and the latest being October 93. In fact there are files
SF> dated 1994, 1995 and 2063. Now that's up to date!
I thought the satellite connection was going to speed up
delivery... but I had no idea it would be this efficient!
SF> If you're a Pascal programmer (like me) then this disk is a
SF> real find as there is over 14 million bytes of Pascal in 220
SF> archives. A couple archives are huge collections of 1992
SF> pascal code; at least 60 extra zip files bundled together.
Yes! Since I program in Pascal my heart won't let me throw
anything away. I searched hard... high and low to make the disc
strong in programming code. You can include a ton of code on a
cd and still take only a fraction of the space available.
Thanks again.
--- timEd-A10c
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From: PELAGIO LORINO Number: 7792
To: DUNCAN VAN.HOEVE Date: 11/27/93 8:43a
Subj: GUS OS/2 drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Duncan van.Hoeve to Chris Zito <=-
Dv> I do agree the GUS is a better deal, but when will we get GUS OS/2
Dv> drivers?
Advanced Gravis is still working on the drivers but they will not give a
release date. There are also two people working on OS/2 drivers and one of
them have said that he should have a beta out by the first week of December.
TTYL,
Pelagio Lorino
... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE!
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From: PELAGIO LORINO Number: 7793
To: BRENDAN CARMEL Date: 11/27/93 8:57a
Subj: Re: CDROM for Gravis Ultrasou Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Brendan Carmel to George Daswani <=-
BC> ..... you mentioned that the new version of megaem will/has SB
BC> support.... What version is this? (I have an 'old' version of megaem
BC> (unreg))
Brendan,
The latest version is 2.00b023. The time limit has been removed
since Advanced Gravis bought MegaEm from Jayeson. It worked with
the four games I've tried it on: Hand of Fate, Lands of Lore, Sango
Fighter, and Day of the Tentacle. The file name is MEGEM23B.ZIP.
Later,
Pelagio Lorino
... DOS never says "EXCELLENT command or filename"...
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 7794
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 12:07a
Subj: ***FREE Catalog Offer*** Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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From: DAVE UPTON Number: 7795
To: MICHAEL MURPHY Date: 11/27/93 4:52p
Subj: NIGHTOWL BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MM> YD> Hello All!
MM> YD>
MM> YD> Does anyone know the phone number for the Night Owl BBS.
MM> YD>
MM> YD> I would also like to point out that Norton Antivirus 2.1 (virus list
MM> YD> of Nov93) does not detect anything wrong on any file on the Night Owl
MM> YD> 10.
MM> YD>
MM> YD> Could it be that McAfee is wrong?
MM> YD>
MM> YD> Yves
MM>I agree... I have scanned it with Norton AntiVirus, MicroSoft AntiVirus (or
MM>whatever they call it ... for Windows), and Scan by McAfee. All three have
MM>come up negative. The only problem is... I do not have defintions for the
MM>Memory Laps virus, or the Butterfly virus that NOPV10 has been reported as
MM>carrying. But I do have the Scan that everyone is saying that the used, but
MM>once again, it says nothing of any viruses. If I find out anything further,
MM>I will let you know. I also, don't have the number to NO. If you find out
MM>what it is... please let me know.
MM>--Michael
I will guarantee there are at least 2 infected files on NO 10. If I
remember right even MS AntiVirus found them but I do know Scan 108 finds
them. Be sure you unzip the files to scan them. SF2_UP.ZIP is infected
with the memory lapse virus. SPORT21C.ZIP is a little trickier to find.
The virus is encrypted in the files and can _not_ be found until after
the install program has been run. If you try to play with it, hold on to
your socks because it is coded to copy the file to your C:\DOS directory
and then execute the files. Cute eh. This file is infected with the
Crusades varient of the Butterfly virus.
Dave
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7796
To: BOB ZUMBRUNNEN Date: 11/26/93 5:56p
Subj: Re: 100 DISK CHANGER??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Bob Zumbrunnen to Rusty Atkins dated 11-19-93 ***
> I saw exactly the same drive on page 493 of the latest (December 1993)
> Computer Shopper. Better Business Systems (1-800-796-9993) has it for
> $6516. If you call them, tell them I mentioned it to you. Maybe
> they'll cut me some slack when I buy *mine*. <grin>
>
> I'm not really sure if I'll ever go this route, what with Pioneer
> releasing an 18-disk unit within the next several months, but it sure
> looks worthwhile. The dollar-per-gig ratio is extremely attractive
> with the NSM unit.
>
> Having said that, is there anybody out there that knows if Pioneer has
> a BBS? I just received a DRM600A from Better Business Systems today
> and am having a hell of a time getting it to run in my environment.
> Maybe somebody out there even has a similar configuration and can help
> me? Here's what I've got.
>
Thanks, its the first time I've ever seen an add for it. It was such as
small adv. that I passed right by it. The BBS # for pioneer is 1-408-748-2105.
I recall reading in a magazine recently that you basically can NOT add a
CD-ROM to novell netware and have it work. I believe the interface is about
$250- whether or not this is true, I can not say.
On a DOS based machine, the changer SHOULD show up as 6 different units.
Hope this helps.
-Rusty Atkins
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* Origin: CyberOptic Junction(tm) (1:2410/353)
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7797
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/26/93 5:58p
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting David Christensen to All dated 11-21-93 ***
> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
> I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system to have two hard
> drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until I used QEMM
> instead of Smartdrive.
>
QEMM is memory management software, not a cache. The only cache software
that I know of that will work with a CD-ROM, besides smartdriv is called,...
er, ah, I ferget. It is available in most of the retail stores around here for
about $40. IF you call one of the mail-order software houses, they should be
able to tell you of the name of the program.
-Rusty Atkins
--- T.A.G. 2.6f1 Standard
* Origin: CyberOptic Junction(tm) (1:2410/353)
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 7798
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:10p
Subj: Big Sky Special Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
****** Big Sky Rom ******
* 7024 Archives, 664,860,429 bytes of downloadable archives.
* All files scanned with McAfee Associates SCAN 9.15 V104
* All archives contain a FILE_ID.DIZ to identify them. This feature
saves the receiving sysops loads of work!
* All files are True Date Stamped based on the largest file.
* All archives compared to the latest Hack Report lists to remove
any illegal, commercial, or hacked programs.
While supplies last, get the Up All Night shareware CD-Rom for only $10
when you buy Big Sky Rom for $26. Shipping and handling $4 in the US.
Computer Works CD-Rom Sales!
(205) 793-4481 Voice Online Credit Card & COD Orders
(205) 671-0092 BBS Download CATALOG.ZIP for our full catalog.
--- FreeMail 1.09
* Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10)
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From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 7799
To: JAMES CLEVENGER Date: 11/26/93 4:13p
Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Does the XM 3201B external drive have a SCSI pass-through connector?
Sure does.
205-837-5053
*FSED91j*
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* Origin: Inferno_205.837.7715&3990_16.8KDual_3.9GB_ADS (1:373/8.0)
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From: JOHN BIGBIE Number: 7800
To: LEE NOGA Date: 11/26/93 8:23p
Subj: RE: RE: FREE ADULT CD??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
@REQRR :Caller has requested a Return Receipt N
Well weren't you in to that porno crap? That is a little slack if you
are in to that stuff, if not please except my appolizes but if not every
thing I've said stands that is pretty bad to use BBS as a porno outlet
if I were the SYSOPS I'd never put that stuff on my BBS.
--- FidoPCB v1.3 [NR]
* Origin: <*> Century City <*> - (803)469-7859 (1:3647/4)
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From: THE VERIFIER Number: 7801
To: ED KOON Date: 11/21/93 6:04p
Subj: A User Was Verified Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JORGE GIROUD Was Verified
Date : 11/21/93
Time : 18:04
Old Level : WC10
New Level : WC25
Phone # : 813-522-1247
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* Origin: Doc's Place! St Petersburg Fla (813) 822-4637 (1:3603/140)
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From: JOSEPH YOON Number: 7802
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 11:59a
Subj: The Right cd-rom drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Slowly, more and more software are being written for CD-ROM drives.
Sierra-on-line for instance might in 24 months stop making games on
regular floppy. Anyway cd-rom software are so much better and easier.
Because of all that people are looking to buy the right cd-rom drive.
Right now there are the single, double, triple, and even quadra-spin cd
-rom drives. At the moment though, the best deal is to buy a
double-speed cd-rom drive. Most of the software supports only up to
the double-speed mark so even if you use a triple-speed drive you won't
notice any difference. The price is also a major difference. If you
were to get a triple or quadra-spin drive the price would range from
$500 to over $1000! I don't think that's in the price range of many
people. However, I don't recommend you all to buy a single-speed
drive. It may be the cheapest but due to the fast growing technology
of cd-rom drives it will be outdated really fast. You are probably
thinking that if you were to buy a descent double speed cd rom drive it
would cost way over $300. But that's not true. In this message I will
tell of one specific cd-rom drive that is worth to get. I too have
this cd-rom drive and it is a pretty good deal because you get a lot
for little and the quality of it I think is as good as any other double
speed cd rom drive.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INTERNAL MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVE-MODEL FX001D
Data capacity-630 MBytes (Actually all cd-rom drives support 680 MBytes
because that is the standard. But don't ask me why they don't put
that.)
Seek time-250 msec Ave. (when running at double speed but when you run
at single speed the msec is 280.)
Data Transfer Rate-350 KBytes/sec sustained (when running at double
speed but when you run at single speed the rate is 175.)
Disc loading-motorized front loading
MTBF-50,000 POH (which very good compared to other cd-rom drives which
have a 25,000 POH.)
etc., etc., etc., etc.,
Well that is all I can tell you right now. By the way I got that
cd-rom drive with a 16-bit interface card, software and more for only
$259! So look around very carefully for it because it is a very good
deal, if you are looking for a cd-rom drive.
J. Yoon
--- MsgToss 2.0d(beta) 02/21/93
* Origin: The Rainbow Zen - Fallston, Md - (410)893-8255 (1:2617/108)
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7803
To: ALL Date: 11/09/93 6:52p
Subj: Best Prices Around! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
We will do our best to provide you with the best priced disc anywhere!
Just give us a call and let us make you a super deal!
Post or Call for a catalog, then check around. Find it cheaper, give us a call
and we'll try and match or beat it!
We deal in all types of CD Titles.
Frequent specials!
We are home owned (To save YOU money!)
915-944-7187 evenings are best
Talk to you soon!
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: Kludger's Konnection BBS(915)653-5115 (1:383/5)
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7804
To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 11/08/93 9:13p
Subj: Re: 7th guest and Viper VLB video board Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
11-05-93 09:50 Babbling's mine!
─═»Thus spake Diane to Brian about 7th guest and Viper VLB video board«═─
> don't understand, is that I have a top notch video board, yet when the
> 7th guest measures its capibilities it only equals 82 or 84%. What
DP> I run an Orchid Farenheit 1280 vl/vlb and get 100%. A few others have
DP> also said they get 100% so it's not impossible.
It is not impossible when you get your T7G running...
I have Cirrus Logic VLB and it wouldn't even recognize it, though it
would report 100% efficiency. After that, it simply wouldn't run!
I got a patch from Virgin for these boards with ROM, so now it works
great! You might want to try contacting Virgin, they probably have
something for you. Their BBS is: 714-833-3305.
greets,
chief lemming
P.S. sorry for replying to the wrong person, but that's the message
that I've got... not the original!
... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE!
--- FreeMail & Blue Wave/QBBS v2.12
* Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (1:383/25.0)
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7805
To: MICHAEL ROBBELOTH Date: 11/08/93 9:55p
Subj: Re: Cd-Rom Disks For Sale. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
03 Nov 93 16:47:00 Babbling's mine!
─═»Thus spake Michael to All about Cd-Rom Disks For Sale.«═─
MR> King Quest V on CD-ROM--$30.00
Hi, Michael
I am interested if it has the complete documentation and
registration form. You can reach me on CompuServe:
73023,262
greets,
chief lemming
... (A)bort, (R)etry, (I)nfluence with large hammer:
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7806
To: SEAN JARDINE Date: 11/08/93 9:58p
Subj: Re: Inca Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
06 Nov 93 08:36:00 Babbling's mine!
─═»Thus spake Sean to All about Inca«═─
SJ> Has anyone yet tried INCA, my fiance and myself played for approx 10
I tried it (I, in fact, bought it) but cant't figure out how to
play. What to do with these endless meteorits (or whatever they
are!). Also, it doesn't look much (understand *at all*) like the
good old/new SIERRA games I love.
greets,
chief lemming
... REALITY.SYS not found. Execute BIGBANG.EXE (y/n)?
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR]
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7807
To: DAVE ZIGON Date: 11/08/93 10:01p
Subj: Re: Info Needed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
06 Nov 93 19:06:42 Babbling's mine!
─═»Thus spake Dave to All about Info Needed«═─
DZ> I am considering purchasing a cd-rom and would like some info on what
DZ> Just a CD-Drive vs Multimedia unit?
You better buy a unit --> easy to install, compatibility guaranteed.
I myself have SoundBlaster Edutainment CD 16 Kit, it's great.
Didn't have any problems with installation/setup. The only thing I
now think of is external amplifier...
BTW: make sure you have space in your computer to accomodate an
internal CD-ROM.
greets,
chief lemming
... (A)bort, (R)etry, (I)nfluence with large hammer:
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7808
To: STEVEN KIRKBY Date: 11/08/93 10:04p
Subj: Re: michelle Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
02 Nov 93 09:16:20 Babbling's mine!
─═»Thus spake Steven to All about michelle«═─
SK> hi i was thinking about getting a CD-ROM for my computer thats why i
SK> got this area connected up could someone send me some prices on
SK> Multimedia upgrade kits please tank alot
Hi, Steven
you can check with Computer Shopper or your local Computer Store.
greets,
chief lemming
... (A)bort, (R)etry, (I)nfluence with large hammer:
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7809
To: DANIEL PRINCE Date: 11/11/93 12:38a
Subj: Re: Email address for Virgin games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On the glorious 08 Nov 93 08:01:00!
─═»Thus spake Daniel to All about Email address for Virgin games«═─
DP> Is there an email address for Virgin Games? Their BBS is long
None that I'm aware of. I do contact them occasionally on their
BBS so post your questions, I'll try to work out the solutions
from them for you.
greets,
chief lemming
P.S. if you want hints, ask here
P.S.S. if you want patches, ask here
... I'm completely lost in the Microsoft Wood for Windows...
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR]
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7810
To: MIKE FEISTEL Date: 11/11/93 12:38a
Subj: Re: MANUAL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On the glorious 08 Nov 93 20:20:00!
─═»Thus spake Mike to All about MANUAL«═─
MF> ALL,
MF> I HAVE DOWNLOADED THE MANUAL AND READ IT. IT IS DONE VERY WELL
MF> AND I SUGGEST EVERY ONE GET A COPPIE
You're the first person I know about who actually READ a manual.
Are you sure you haven't dreamt about this?
greets,
chief lemming
... "42? 7 and a half million years and all you can come up with is 42?!"
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR]
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7811
To: SCOTT GRAHAM Date: 11/11/93 11:41p
Subj: Re: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On the glorious 08 Nov 93 13:02:52!
─═»Thus spake Scott to All about Dracula Unleashed«═─
SG> yea, it is a very fun game. I've been glued to it since I got it.
Where can I get it from? My local retailers don't know anything
about it...
puzzled,
chief lemming
... "Could you continue your petty bickering? I find it most intriguing."
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR]
* Origin: Kludger's Konnection BBS (915)653-5115 14400 v32-42bis (1:383/5)
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7812
To: SON GOKOU Date: 11/12/93 10:50p
Subj: Re: 7TH GUEST Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On the glorious 11 Nov 93 16:43:28!
─═»Thus spake Son to All about 7TH GUEST«═─
SG> run 7Th Guest. Some people said you need SVGA but I only have VGA
SG> with 256 colors. So, can anyone help?
No way, you need SVGA or MCGA, T7G won't run on anything else.
VESA is also preferred. Check the speed and transfer rate of
the CD you're going to buy...
greets,
chief lemming
... DOS never says "EXCELLENT command or filename"...
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR]
* Origin: Kludger's Konnection BBS (915)653-5115 14400 v32-42bis (1:383/5)
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7813
To: WES MATTHEWS Date: 11/14/93 1:12p
Subj: Wanted CD-Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Wes
We can ship you a 16 bit stereo double speed bundle pack with 7 cd titles
complete with everything you need for $449.00
The 3401B kit is much higher, but if interested, give me a call and I'll
check more into it for your. I don't stock this one as it does not sell as
fast but can get it to you if needed fairly quickly.
We also carry over 200 titles now in stock and have access to just about
anything on the market.
Our goal is to match or beat any prices anywhere!
Give us a call and we'll work something out!
C-3 Production Systems
915-944-7187 Evenings are the best time to catch someone in.
TTYL
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: Kludger's Konnection BBS(915)653-5115 (1:383/5)
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7814
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 1:17p
Subj: Double Speed CD $229.00 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yes folks, that's right!
Panasonic Double Speed drive with cables and IF card only $229.00
We can also bundle kits and titles for you.
Our goal is to match or beat any prices around, anywhere!
C-3 Production Systems
915-944-7187 Evenings are the best time to catch us!
TTYL
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: Kludger's Konnection BBS(915)653-5115 (1:383/5)
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7815
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 1:19p
Subj: Adult CD Blow Out! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
A 6 pack of adult disc's containing over 29,000 gif files in all types of
catagories and hundreds of text files too!
Right now, while the supply lasts (have 8). We will ship this factory sealed
set to you for only $99.00 total!
Give us a call or post a message. We will also ship COD if you wish.
This is less than $17.00 per disc and these are packed!
C-3 Production Systems
915-944-7187 Evenings are the best time to catch us
TTYL
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: Kludger's Konnection BBS(915)653-5115 (1:383/5)
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From: JON LIND Number: 7816
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 9:53p
Subj: Panisonic 642.... Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Howdy. I'm fixing to get a Panisonic 642 CD Rom drive. It's only gonna cost
me 229, but part of the reason why is that it doesn't include drivers. I
would appreciate it if someone who has the drivers could either tell me how to
contact Panasonic to get them, or upload them to a nearby BBS and leave the
number of that bbs here. Oh yes, I have an 8 bit SBPro which I plan to run it
through. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
--- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Bet
* Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (915)944-9283 949-5077 (1:383/26) (1:383/25)
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From: BRANISLAV SLANTCHEV Number: 7817
To: PAUL NEWTON Date: 11/14/93 7:05a
Subj: Re: wanted: multimedia kit Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On the glorious 13 Nov 93 16:55:28!
─═»Thus spake Paul to All about wanted: multimedia kit«═─
Pn> I looking for a nice multimedia kit with the following features:
Pn> - 16 bit
Pn> - doublespeed
Pn> - photo cd capabilities
Pn> - caddiless
Just buy SoundBlaster Edutainment CD 16 Multimedia Kit.
Sells for around $600 at most computer stores.
greets,
chief lemming
... This tagline is SHAREWARE! To register, send me $10
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR]
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7818
To: GARY COLMAN Date: 11/18/93 8:56p
Subj: New CD-ROM drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Gary,
Welcome to the new and exciting world of CD-ROM. If I can be of any
assistance to you, please drop me a line or give me a call.
I currently carry (in stock) over 200 CD titles and have access to
thousands!
Our goal is to provide you with the dics's you want at the best prices
anywhere!
Post your address if you would like one of our free catalog's.
If you see the same disc for a better price, let me know, and I'll see you
what I can do.....
C-3 Production Systems
PO Box 60144
San Angelo, Tx 76906
915-944-7187
TTYL
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7819
To: ZEN SPIDER Date: 11/18/93 9:05p
Subj: Greetings Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Zen,
Welcome to the wonderful world of CD-ROM
If you would like, I can send you one of our CD-ROM catalogs. Our goal is to
match or beat any prices around on CD-ROM titles and even drives!
Will be happy to work with your on all of your CD-ROM needs.
TTYL (and welcome again!)
C-3 Production Systems
PO Box 60144
San Angelo, Tx 76906
915-944-7187
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From: RANDY WHITE Number: 7820
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/19/93 7:52a
Subj: Re: 7th Guest 'clicking' Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a 486-25, VL bus, and I hear the clicking during video shots??
--- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Bet
* Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (915)944-9283 949-5077 (1:383/26) (1:383/25)
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From: RANDY WHITE Number: 7821
To: SCOTT GRAHAM Date: 11/19/93 8:04a
Subj: Re: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I want to get it also, how much??
--- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Bet
* Origin: Dark Knight's BBS! (915)944-9283 949-5077 (1:383/26) (1:383/25)
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7822
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 9:09p
Subj: Mac CD-ROM Titles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
rz
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--- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Bet
* Origin: The Warrior's Path 915-653-3396 San Angelo,Tx [HST] (1:383/3396)
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7823
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:16p
Subj: Mac CD-ROM Disc's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
37m
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7824
To: WILLIAM WRIGHT Date: 11/24/93 8:27p
Subj: Any CDs full of mostly Swimsuit gifs??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi William
Yes! I have one copy (new) of Swimwear 93. It is a high quality disc fully of
very nice GIF's in all types of swimsuits.
If interested, I'll let it go for $29.00 (shipped in U.S.)
Post or give me a call at 915-944-7187 (evenings)
TTYL
Chris Conklin
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7825
To: SHANE MC NEILL Date: 11/24/93 8:35p
Subj: Photo CDs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Shane,
I can sell you a new Tempra Access Photo CD disc that will convert your photos
and put them into show format.
How about $19.00?
Let me know
TTYL
Chris Conklin
915-944-7187 Evenings are best
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From: CHRIS CONKLIN Number: 7826
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:58p
Subj: $19 Adult CD's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The follow fully loaded, GIF packed CD's are now only $19.00 ea
These are new.
Seedy Vol 1
Seedy Vol 2
Seedy Vol 3
Seedy Vol 4
Seedy Vol 5
Seedy Vol 6
All have an individual retail of $139.95
Buy all six for only $99.00 and I'll pay the shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Other Adult Titles availabe as well. Call or post for details.
915-944-7187 (Evenings and weekends are best)
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From: KEITH SCHILLINGER Number: 7827
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:59p
Subj: Looking to purchase Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello! I am going to purchase a CD soon 1-6 months and wondered with so many
out there what should a person look for? I am running a 386/33 with VGA
graphics, my children would be using it for education and games as well, we do
have a Sound blaster and game ports now & Joy stick. Keith
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From: MICHEL DICKEY Number: 7828
To: JOHN BULLINGTON Date: 11/27/93 4:06p
Subj: cd rom offer Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hi john !
whats a reasonable offer to you?
I'm interested for $60
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From: BOB JENKINS Number: 7829
To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 11/27/93 8:04a
Subj: CD arrived Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The CD arrived a couple of days ago. My apologies to the moderator for not
taking this to netmail ( I do not have David's address).
Thanks
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 7830
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 11:51p
Subj: NEW: HOBBES OS/2 + MORE! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #1: NEW CD ARRIVALS |
DUNE * Exciting multimedia action game on CD! Great animation & sound..$39
GAMES COLLECTION * A pure-games CD featuring 90% '93 file dates! BBS...$26
GIF'S GALORE 9/93 * Thousands of new, brilliant, color .GIF images.....$16
HOBBES OS/2 10/93 * The latest version w/ 3000 current OS/2 files!.....$16
WINDOWS COLLECTION * A Windows-only CD with ALL '93 file dates! BBS....$26
STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs.
509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 (ORDERS ONLY!!)
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 7831
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 11:51p
Subj: NEW CD REFERENCE GUIDE! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
| Title: THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS Price: $29 |
This Windows 3.1 multimedia CD is a directory of over 4000 CD-ROM
titles, nearly 5000 companies (with contact information), almost
2000 industry movers & shakers, and close to 600 reviews.
PRICING: ALONE...$29 * W/ ANY PURCHASE...$9 * W/$100 PURCHASE...$0
STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs.
509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 (ORDERS ONLY!!)
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From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 7832
To: MICHAEL COLLIER Date: 11/25/93 8:27a
Subj: Phillips Cd Drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Michael,
In a message of <Sun 21 Nov 93 02:01> to Ian Bishop (), you wrote:
IB>Seeking realiable information on Phillips CD-ROM drives. Comparisons
IB>with manufacturer specs and ACTUAL, on site performance would be
IB>extremely welcome.
IB> IB>Regards, Ian Bishop
IB>Bishop's Computers
MC> Just installed an internal 2x phillips drive for a friend and ran the
MC> new Groliers 6.0 MPC on it. . .
Ggrrhhh! Phillips makes screwdrivers. *Philips* makes audio/video/Whirlpool and
CDs!
Bye, Martin.
(In Holland, the home of Philips)
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From: CURTIS BURISCH Number: 7833
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 12:03a
Subj: testing Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please respond.
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From: MIKE PIASECZNY Number: 7834
To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 11/26/93 10:28p
Subj: Re: 2X 3X 4X Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Well, if you don't put, in then you don't get the latest, I mean, sure, I COULD
live with a 386, but who wants to??? It's a compromise, right? Well, have fun,
and I hope your 2400 baud modem doesn't have trouble with the length of this
message.
Gunslinger
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 7835
To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 11/28/93 4:06p
Subj: $19 Adult CD's Refer: 10308
Read: NO Private: No
-> The follow fully loaded, GIF packed CD's are now only $19.00 ea
->
-> These are new.
->
-> Seedy Vol 1
Chris, you're overdoing it on the advertising... The last 10 messages
have been from you peddling titles. This echo is for the discussion of
CD ROM topics. Advertising is allowed, as long as it's done
in moderation (once a week or so) and the ads are limited to 10 lines.
tim
co-moderator
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 7836
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 7:11p
Subj: Nature Graphics I Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Nature Graphics I CD ROM
------------------------
100% ORIGINAL...550+ megs of original graphics relating to nature.
BUBBA PROOF.....GO.BAT with no installation and no configuration.
BBS READY.......Informative & accurate FILES.BBS description files.
ROYALTY FREE....May be used as part of a multimedia application.
PACKAGING.......Beautiful, full color, retail boxes, bar codes.
Data Express, Inc. Voice: 404-621-9210
6799 Windfaire Dr. FAX : 404-621-9122
Norcross, GA 30093 FIDO : 1:133/515
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From: JD BROWN Number: 7837
To: JOEL WHITE Date: 11/25/93 6:23a
Subj: ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CIS: 72027,2432 Internet: JD_Brown@f3622.n1.z1.fidonet.org IBM LINK @
DEV0580
JW> |TG> After some time I realised that MSDOS 6 was a joke and got rid of
DBLSP|
JW> |TG> all and went back to dos 5, after formatting my drive and stuff one
wee|
JW> |TG> I look root dir and find a DBLSPACE file with read only hidden
attribut|
JW> |TG>
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JW>
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JW> The only way to get rid of the DOS 6.0 dblspace is to do a low
JW> level format. If you have an IDE this would be a very bad thing to
JW> do. With an IDE you would have to send the drive back to the
JW> manufacturer to have it done since there is code that only can be
JW> put in with special equipment.
Absolutly NOT TRUE. You can rid yorself od ANY operating system
no matter how well hooked by using FDISK and doing a high level
format.
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From: BJORN HJALMARSSON Number: 7838
To: RALPH BUTTIGIEG Date: 11/27/93 9:34p
Subj: EZ-Rom CD-ROM Door Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Ralph!
18 Nov 93 16:35, Ralph Buttigieg wrote to MIKE ROBINSON:
RB> G'day MIKE
RB> 14 Nov 93 11:18, MIKE ROBINSON wrote to All:
MR>> EZ-Rom CD-ROM Door for ANY BBS using DOOR.SYS file.
MR>> File request EZROM from 1:141/485 for latest version.
RB> Can it copy a file to the harddisk for download? And has does it work
RB> under os/2?
You can run it in a Dos Box under OS/2. It work's well. It release time
slice when it's idle. But you can't get away from the problem that every
dos programs takes a lot of CPU time when it's working. So a OS/2 door
for OS/2 native mode is really needed.
Bjorn
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From: DAVID SIEBERT Number: 7839
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 9:14a
Subj: FOR SALE FoxPro 2.5 for Windows (current version) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a copy of FoxPro for Windows version 2.5 for sale. It is the current
version with the registration card and all and I will sell for $100. I bought
it for some programming that I now do not need to do and I'd like to recover
part of what I spent on it and give someone a good deal at the same time. If
you want it leave me a message on the board with a name and phone number.
Thanks.
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From: DENIS SHANAHAN Number: 7840
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 3:05p
Subj: Mitsumi Reader Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a Mitsumi CD drive for sale.... I am asking $175, but will consider
reasonable offers.... This thing is 2 months old, has all the software, cables,
interface card, & even the mounting hardware.
If you are interested, drop me a note here, or call the BBS at the origin line.
regards,
*-=Denis
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From: BOB HANSEN Number: 7841
To: SHANE MC NEILL Date: 11/26/93 2:09p
Subj: Re: Greetings Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Shane Mc Neill to George Daswani <=-
SMN> I also saw that you have the Photostyler software. I got to thinking
SMN> about photo CDs. Are they worth it, or have you tried it out? I have
SMN> a photo CD compatible drive and was interested in putting a lot of
SMN> pictures that I took this summer in Alaska on CD. For about ten
SMN> rolls, that can be costly not knowing if it is worth the money.
Shane-
I have recently purchased a photo CD compatible drive myself. My plan is
to get my rolls developed and printed on paper. Then I will pick the
best picture and have them put on CD. Years ago I remember reading that
the average photographer (me<G>) will only get one shot out of 20 worth
saving. It can get expensive to commit those throw-aways to CD, and a
bit too permanent for me:-). The per shot cost is higher when using this
"selection" method but I think that the overall cost will be lower since
fewer "prints" will be made.
Bob
... Jesus saves sinners.... and redeems them for cash & prizes
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From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 7842
To: TIMOTEO Date: 11/27/93 6:27p
Subj: Programming CD's Refer: NONE
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* In a message originally to All, Timoteo said:
TT> Does anyone know of any CD-ROM discs that are devoted to
TT> programming tools
TT> aids, and/or source codes? If so, please let me know the
TT> name and company name
TT> (and where to get it iif you happen to know)
TT> Thanks.
TT> Tim
TT> --- Renegade v07-17 Beta
TT> * Origin: Exavier's Castle 438-7761 (1:141/1050)
The best products (designed for professional programmers) are from EMS
Professional Shareware. If you have $59.50 for the collection of shareware in
your choice of specialty area, this is the only place to look. If you are a
hobbiest (and so $60 is a problem) Starvector offers Tech Arsenal (July'93) and
Groupware offers Super Programmer's (massive copying of EMS's July'93 CD-ROM,
but without EMS's databases and isearch programs). EMS's voice # is
+1(301)924-3594, Fax:+1(301)963-2708.
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From: BOB ZUMBRUNNEN Number: 7843
To: PAUL NALEY Date: 11/27/93 1:57p
Subj: Re: 100 DISK CHANGER??? Refer: NONE
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PN> BZ>I just received a DRM600A from Better Business Systems today and am
PN> having a
PN> BZ>hell of a time getting it to run in my environment. Maybe somebody
PN> out ther
PN> BZ>even has a similar configuration and can help me? Here's what I've
PN> got.
PN> BZ>Novell Netware 3.11 100-user
PN> BZ>486/DX2-66 VLB file-server
PN> BZ>BusLogic Local Bus SCSI busmastering card
PN> BZ>4 IDE drives running on two different IDE controllers
PN> BZ>Micropolis 1.2 gig running on the BusLogic
PN> BZ>Pioneer DRM600 *trying* to run on the BusLogic
PN> Pioneer has only written their drivers to work correctly
PN> with the
PN> Future Domain SCSI Controllers. I am currently using a
PN> Future Domain
PN> 1680 with the Pioneer DRM604 and it works great.
The key thing is, are you using it in a Novell file server? The CD-ROM drive
works beautifully when I have the machine at DOS, but won't work when it's
running as a server.
Turns out the problem is a lot more basic than I thought, but I went through a
lot of vendors before I got the answer: Netware 3.11 does not support CD-ROM
drives on the server. Netware 4.01, however, does! I've upgraded to 4.01,
but am now fighting trying to get a .DSK file for the BusLogic controller
that'll run in Netware 4.01. So far no luck...
I've also found a couple of other solutions, but opted for the netware
upgrade. The other options (in case anybody else is thinking about adding
CD-ROM drives to a Netware 3.11 file server) include:
1. Software from MicroDesign that makes the CD drive look like a magnetic
drive so Netware will mount it as a volume. Cost: $1695
or
2. A hardware/software combo from MicroTest that is essentially an
Ethernet/SCSI converter. It lets you have the CD-ROMs off the network just
like a workstation and all nodes have access to them. Cost: $595.
I was *very* interested in the MicroTest solution, but they told me they don't
properly support the Pioneer 6-disk changer yet. They say the driver will be
available in about 2 weeks. Call me cynical, but I've been dealing with
computers long enough to know that 2 weeks (even, or especially, when *I* say
it) usually means 2 MONTHS. I didn't want to wait around. Instead, I'm
waiting around now for BusLogic to try to help me. <g>
Back to my question, are you using the Pioneer on the file-server of a Netware
network? The only solutions I've found for this are outlined above.
If you're running it with a Lantastic network (which I considered a
less-than-desirable option because of the downtime involved in making the
switch -- like backing up and restoring 2 gig of magnetic, not to mention that
it's much easier to find paying gigs when your resume mentions a Novell
network in your house than if it said Lantastic), or on a standalone PC, then
it's a no-brainer. Simply plug-n-play.
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From: VIC ALMEIDA Number: 7844
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 2:19p
Subj: READ & WRITE CD DRIVE Refer: NONE
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Hi, ya'all
I was just wondering if anyone had and name's or numbers
or spec's on any read and writable cd drives on the market.
but not the write once and read many (worm) drives.
something that could be writen too many times and erased at will.
Later...
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From: JIM ARCHER Number: 7845
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 11/27/93 10:59p
Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BO> Our NEW catalog is Now Available For File Request Using the Name "
Would you please drop one into US mail for me?
Jim Archer
8 Crestview Drive
Greenville, RI 02828
Thanks!
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From: JIM ARCHER Number: 7846
To: BOB FLYNN Date: 11/27/93 11:06p
Subj: Mitusmi CD-ROM Problems Refer: NONE
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BF> time... But, At times it just quits (can't be accessed). I
BF> do a cold boot and it still won't work, let it set (off)
BF> for a half hour and it works fine again. Throught it was a
What model Mitsumi do you have??
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7847
To: DON KULHA Date: 11/26/93 12:25p
Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DK> I've yet to need to deal with scratches on a CD but if I do I wi
DK> Meguiars (sp?) Plastic cleaner and polish. I used this stuff for years
DK> clean my M/C helmet face shield and fairing windshield. It is by far t
DK> plastic specific treatment I know of and did a superb job on small scr
DK> You can get it in many auto and motorcycle shops. Great stuff.
DK> There are likely different grades of rouge. The stuff we had at
DK> optical lab came in 5 gal pails as a powder and was definitly too roug
DK> plastic (I tried it).
Don, I don't believe there are different grades of rouge, but there are
definite ways to use it. For example, it should be damp or moist if
you're going for an absolute mirror surface. Dry is adequate for 98%
of polishing jobs, including glass and crystal, but you need to be
careful that it doesn't "roll" up on you into cylinder-shaped pills.
I've never tried Meguiars, nor have I heard of it, but it sounds like
it would work as well. I have a couple of CD-ROMs here that are
worthless (the Super-CD 1 disk, for example), and I might use it
experimentally by scratching it and trying different polishes to see
which works best. Actually, there are probably any number of polishes
that would work, even perhaps Wright's Silver Creme, but unless one
were certain of the polishing agent being used, I'd be leary of
anything that might be abrasive. This would probably include
toothpaste, especially those specifically marketed for "whitening"
teeth. My dentist tells me those "whitening" toothpastes are very
abrasive to tooth enamel, and there are actually some out there that
can irreparably and seriously damage tooth enamel after only 20
brushings. The regular toothpastes are probably less abrasive and
would be safe, but I've never run any practical tests, so I can't say
for certain. My only practical experience has been with Simichrome,
optical rouge, and a couple of other special jeweler's polishing
compounds not readily available to non-jewelers. Since Simichrome is
readily available in auto parts stores, that's why I suggested it.
I've also used some optical grit compounds, but only to grind away
large scratches where cutting quickly is important. Most are way too
gritty and leave a hazy surface, which must then be polished with
rouge if one wants a "mirror" surface. I wouldn't try them on a
CD-ROM.
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From: ED YEE Number: 7848
To: RICK NAY Date: 11/27/93 11:58a
Subj: Re: NEC Triple Speed CDRO Refer: NONE
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-=> Rick Nay was discussing Re: NEC Triple Speed CDRO with Ed Yee <=-
RN> I'm not sure about that one..I've heard that is has been
RN> discontnued..
The what ? ARe you talking about the Pioneer 6 stack quadspin ? It's
still being sold in retail, I've seen adds for it.
... * - Tribble # - Tribble Assimilated by BORG
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From: JEROEN VANDEZANDE Number: 7849
To: GREG SIEVERS Date: 11/23/93 12:50a
Subj: Cd Audio Through Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I had the simular problem:
the answer is the 2 connectors are mechanicly the same but electrical
diferent.
there are 4 wires coming in a connector, use a needle or something like that
to get the connections out of the plastic, then put them back again but switch
them:
left <--> the one beside it
right <--> the one beside it
now it shall work.
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From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Number: 7850
To: CURTIS BURISCH Date: 11/24/93 4:53p
Subj: Re: testing Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Curtis!
On dark and windy Tuesday November 23 1993, Curtis Burisch bellowed:
CB> Please respond.
Hello.
TTYL
__________________________________
Giuliano Maciocci Jr (AKA Raver)
FidoNet : 5:7211/1.78
InterNet: Maciocci2@mango.apc.org
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From: KEITH KENNEDY Number: 7851
To: CURTIS BURISCH Date: 11/25/93 4:14p
Subj: Re: testing Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CB> Please respond.
Got you
Keith
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From: JOSEPH THOMAS Number: 7852
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/28/93 8:48a
Subj: CD player problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
ED> I have a problem with my CD ROM player. Seems I cannot get it to work
ED> with audio CD's! I am not sure how, for I have lost my
ED> original docs that came with it. Its a NEC 83 I think
ED> or maybee 73, whatever the internal one is. Its a TRUE
Since it is a better CDs, it is not a serious problem
and it can be fixed easily this
Oh ! sorry, nevermind, discard this message,
I didn't look at the name Duchek.
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From: MICHAEL ROBBELOTH Number: 7853
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 10:48a
Subj: Cd-Rom Disks For Sale. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the following items for sale:
Software:
King Quest V on CD-ROM--$25.00
Secert Weapons of the LuftWaffe on CD-ROM--$25.00
Mantis Experimental Fighter on CD-ROM--$30.00
Software Toolworks CD Game Pack II--$25.00
The above prices does not include shipping cost. I will accept COD for
shipping, or you can send money order or check. I can be reached at the
following.
Home Phone: (513)885-4955
CompuServe: 73054,1036
America Online: MikeR 7777
Internet: ac488@dayton.wright.edu
11/27/93 10:48
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7854
To: WEE YUNG Date: 11/26/93 10:10p
Subj: Which is best? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Wee....
On 11-17-93 Wee Yung wrote to Edward Foster...
WY> The Panasonic will not hook up to 4 units. Only SCSI CDROM would do it.
The only reason I can think of for you making this statment is that you
don't sell the Panasonic CR562b! As it *IS* possible to have up to four
CD-ROMs attached to a single "controller", either all CR562bs, a mix of
CR562B and CR563 (C/L OEM CR562b) or a single CR52x and 3 CR56x drives!
Cheers!
o
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From: ROWAN EVANS Number: 7855
To: ROSS LAWRENCE Date: 11/27/93 7:53p
Subj: Sbcd.Sys Refer: NONE
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Hi Ross!
On 11-25-93 Ross Lawrence wrote to All...
RL> does anyone know the switches needed for the sbcd.sys driver?
RL> The old cmdke.sys only required /d:mscd000 and /sbp:220 (from memory 8-)
RL> The new driver obviously needs something else!
Yep! Use /p:220!
RL> I've left a message on that bbs but after 2 weeks have
RL> still not received any reply.
If you didn't buy your Panasonic double-speed drive from Creative
Labs as in their OMNI kit, (and you're using CDMKE.SYS, so I doubt that
you did!), then to ask your sound card mfr to support your CD-ROM drive
is just a tad rude (or it is in their estimation and they've assigned
your msg to the bit bucket).....
Anyway, the answer's listed above, so hang loose!
o
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From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 7856
To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 11/25/93 8:30a
Subj: Night Owl 10 Dealer Recall Refer: NONE
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> I'm using it and it's Cool! As long as you keep from unzipping
> the infected files everything's OK. Plus there is a special
> detection string for McAffee's Scan 108 (also on the CD) for the
> ButterFLIES virus. Apparently Scan 108 does detect the butterFLY
> virus and CLEAN can wipe it. Comments anyone??
yes that is correct. You have to reverse the PKlite compression of the files in
the archive of sport21c.zip and then scan and clean will detect it.
daniel
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From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 7857
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 11/25/93 8:41a
Subj: night owl 10 Refer: NONE
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> neither have i had any confirmation about this, my supplier in
> ther USA hasn't heard of a recall either, makes me think its
> just a rumor.
I believe there is a new version out - 10.1 which does not contain the viruses.
I saw a US dealer advertising them. Anyway the Original version is still
selling well, I just include a written warning stating there are viruses on the
disc. The customers appreciate the honesty
daniel
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From: LINDSAY FORD Number: 7858
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 9:19p
Subj: pier 3 CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All,
Hi to you all i am in the market for the pier 3 cd-rom does anyone know
where i can get a copy of it in Australia ( Queensland ).
Thanx Lindsay.
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From: RAFF LERRO Number: 7859
To: LON LENTZ Date: 11/26/93 1:29p
Subj: Re: Hitachi Driver? Refer: NONE
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From what I can gather from Hitachi (and that's not much)
the driver doesn't use an interupt.
I also had a look on the interface board and the lines that
should go to interupts are not there, on my card anyway.
BTW its a CD IF 35A.
It would seem that DMA 3 is what the card uses, but NO interupt.
Hope this helps.
Raff...
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7860
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/26/93 9:19a
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
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G'day David Christensen, In a message on <Nov 21>, you said :
DC> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for
according to my knowledge QEMM is not a disk cache it is a memory manager.
DC> cd-roms? I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my
I believe Smart drive does not cache CDROM
DC> system to have two hard drives. I couldn't get both hard
DC> drives to work until I used QEMM instead of Smartdrive.
Are you sure of QEMM . I have never discovered its disk caching abilities
?????????????
Laurie
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 7861
To: CHRIS PATTEN Date: 11/26/93 9:30a
Subj: Panasonic / Sound Blaster Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
G'day Chris Patten, In a message on <Nov 25>, you said :
CP> I have a sound blaster V2 and a Panasonic 521b Cd-Rom with
CP> AT interface.
CP> Can anyone help with wiring the sound direct to the sound
CP> blaster.???
You really need the SBPRO for that. There is a way of connecting the SB2 but
it requires some modifications on the board itself. If you are not capable of
modifying the board then you will need the SBpro.
I do have info on doing this (copied from this echo) if you like I can repost
it for you.
Laurie
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From: LAWRENCE GOULD Number: 7862
To: TOM WARDMAN Date: 11/26/93 9:10a
Subj: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Tom,
TW>If was not froma BBS, then, Well, Nigth Owl's QC has really gone down
TW>hill...
If this was the first time this had happened then I would agree, but the same
thing happened with Night Owl #6. I think we all know what this sort of thing
can do to a to your market share and just hope that Night Owl can get there
act together and make sure this never happens again.
They should be using something better than just SCAN these days.
I have them all to date. It is no big deal for the sysop to make the files
sysop access only if you know about them. But they should never have gotten on
to the master in the first place.
Lets hope that they have taken notic of what software found the viruses and
that they add that to the checking of the next CD.
Regards,
Lawrence
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From: LAWRENCE GOULD Number: 7863
To: WILLIAM WRIGHT Date: 11/26/93 9:33a
Subj: CD-ROM Store??? Refer: NONE
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G'day William,
WW>Ok just a little question really quick.
I count 6.
WW>Why does it matter how much the CD-ROM can "hold" when it does no
WW>writing to the CD at all? Shouldn't it be stated as How Much can be read
WW>from a CD? And why are some CD-ROMS different? Why can one hold only 630
WW>when another can hold 680? Is it because the little lazer can't go out
WW>as far as one, and why if it is a consideration of a buyer, would a
WW>company make it only read 630? Or is it all just a scam and all CD-ROM
WW>drives can read the same amount of data?
When the CD first came out manufactuers agreed on 630 as the
standard size. Now as soon as other manufactuers come into play they look at
the technolagy and say "Hmmmm, I can get more on that CD and give my custermers
a better deal." And they can. Just the same as you can take advantage of the
tolarence on an MFM hard disk drive and use an RLL controller to get extra disk
space.
Then the limit is what you can fit on the CD not what the
manufactures off the CD-ROM's have agreed to. Then a few of the manufactures
CD-ROM's will not be able to read past 630 as they have stuck to the agreed
specks rather than picking a number that was closer to the CD limit was (720).
Most of the newer CD-ROMS on the market now do this.
Hope this helps explain it to you in simple terms.
Please excuse the bad spelling.
Regards,
Lawrence
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From: DON WEIR Number: 7864
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 11/27/93 4:52a
Subj: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
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DC> i will have the game in stock within 3 weeks if your interested.
DC> Denis
Hi Denis,
You wouldn't have more details on this game, would you?
Also, what can yo do for Return To The Moon at the moment? ($$$)
Regards, Don
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From: DON WEIR Number: 7865
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 11/27/93 4:55a
Subj: Need Help. Refer: NONE
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DC> (2) people have the creative labs multimedia kits
DC> (at least a year old i think)
DC> (1) has an panasonic drive.
DC> i have an newer model panasonic drive.
DC> Can anyone tell me why the night owl drive doesn't
DC> wotk in the above to drives.
Hi again.....
I have had a problem (much as said) with Astra. I have the older CD Rom
drive that came in the Creative Labs kit a year ago or so (am looking to add-on
a Panasonic 562 or better - can it be done?) . This CD Rom has ceased to give
problems as I've updated the drivers for it.
MSCDEX and SBCD.
All Night Owl disks I have had to date (all less #'s 5 and 8), have been
trouble free.
As well as updating all drivers as they become available, possibly a reboot of
the system could overcome a prob. or too.
I highly recommend Norton's Speeddrive for the older CD Rom drive for those
concerned about slow speed.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7866
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/25/93 9:53a
Subj: Rtz Refer: NONE
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ML>So native GUS sound(track) sound exactly like MT32 soundtrack played
ML>on a Roland card.
With this particular Game, yes pretty much. Other games which use MOD
style music will sound different, mainly because you can't play them
at all on an MT32.
ML>Aaahhhh right. That makes me feel a whole let better about buying GM
ML>only SC. So all this time no games really support GS when they have
ML>Roland option. It was really GM all the time, just GM was hardly
ML>known back then.
ML>Thats what I was thinking... even on CDROM it would still be too huge
ML>right? The sfx commonly in use now, are they 8bit 22khz do you think?
Yep, that's right. 8 bit 22kHz, is fine for game samples.
ML>Do you mean adlib mode music + SB sfx? Is that any different to how
ML>PAS/16 or any OPL/FM based cards play like under games anyhow?
Some games use the OPL3 20 voice synth, but many games support the
SB/Pro/16/PAS etc with just 11 voice Adlib FM + SB fsx.
Cheers
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7867
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/25/93 10:11a
Subj: Sound card forsale Refer: NONE
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ML>WY>This card very good with Wavetable but it is not SB compatible
ML>Amazing. So what the heck does it do. I would think it would be
ML>better to buy a SB/Pro +GUS than to just get this card 'thats great
ML>at wavetable.'
The GUS *is* SB compatible, and it also can do SB for sfx, and GM for
music at the same time, if a game has that option.
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From: CHRIS WISE Number: 7868
To: RYAN COLEMAN Date: 11/25/93 7:33a
Subj: Please Help Me!! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RC>Hello all.. I have a problem with my CD-ROM. Everything was working
>fine until I upgraded to the Dos Step-Up. (6.20) My CD-ROM drivers
>load perfectly.. but when I go to change to drive E: (my cd-rom) I get
>"INVALID DRIVE SPECIFICATION" <?????????> I checked the LASTDRIVE=K in
>my config.sys. That's fine..
Hmmm... I know that the stepup has a MSCDEX.EXE driver with it. It
may have overwritten your driver. You might want to try to install your
software again, and also try the use of the SETVER command. You can do
it like this SETVER <FILENAME> 6.00 (the 6.00 would be the last good
version that it worked on). What this does is basically lie to the
software and tell it that another dos version is running. Hope this
helps you out...
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From: STEVE KRAISLER Number: 7869
To: SHANE MC NEILL Date: 11/25/93 1:26p
Subj: Greetings Refer: NONE
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SMN>Hey!
SMN>I saw your message about your request for a recommendation of a MM
SMN>encyclopedia. I haven't tried but one, and that is the one I own. I
SMN>have the Software Toolworks Multimedia Encyclopedia which is fabulous.
SMN>There are many pictures and sounds and some videos for just about
SMN>anything imaginable. Best of all, it's inexpensive.
SMN>I also saw that you have the Photostyler software. I got to thinking
SMN>about photo CDs. Are they worth it, or have you tried it out? I have a
SMN>photo CD compatible drive and was interested in putting a lot of
SMN>pictures that I took this summer in Alaska on CD. For about ten rolls,
SMN>that can be costly not knowing if it is worth the money.
SMN>Thanks,
SMN>Shane
I sold my Software Toolworks because I took advantage of Microsoft's
bargin price on Encarta (1994 version). After a few days of playing
around with the new Encyclopedia I'm not sure I made the right move. I
liked the Boolian Search algorithm. Encarta doesn't have one. I think
it has few videos and few audio too.
Do others on this net have opinions about this issue?
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From: STEVE KRAISLER Number: 7870
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 10:06p
Subj: CD-Cache Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Under ms-dos 6.0 I've been running Norton's Speedcache to cache my cd
drive (mitsumi) Now that I have stepped up to 6.2 I wanted to know the
advantage (if any) of using Mircosoft's smartdrive. Smartdrive is now
able to cache cd-drives. Has anyone made the switch to smartdrive? Is
it a smartMove?
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From: RICHARD LACELLE Number: 7871
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 12:15a
Subj: The 7th Guest: Need Solve for Chess Board on Floor Refer: NONE
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I am stuck where there's a chess board on the floor in the room on the second
floor. It's where the fat girl looks at the maze carpet. Could someone help me
here.
Richard
laceller@phoenix.ca
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From: RYAN LUCAS Number: 7872
To: MICHAEL KONOR Date: 11/27/93 9:34p
Subj: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE
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MK> Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM For Sale
MK> 156k transfer rate, 320ms access, 30 day guarantee, refurbished
MK> unit, newest eprom installed, caddy and Toshiba Manual included.
Hmmm, I am running a BBS and want know if this CD is good to use. Can it also
play normal CD's? Not that I want it to, but would be nice to say that I can.
I don't care about internal or external since I have tower and enough room to
fit it. (I hope)
Also since I am new to CD hardware I want to know if on day 31 if it will break
down. I beleive that the CD-ROM will be going non-stop, more or less. I would
like your honesty on this subject matter. Thanks alot. You can call my BBS at
224-8859 and leave me mail and that way I can talk to you direct. I will have
cash on Dec 2 so let me know.
Also it is just $185. straight up no tax right?
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7873
To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 11/28/93 8:37a
Subj: Sound effects CD Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Arnie,
If you do not have the CD by the time you read this, send me your address and
you will have one in the mail when I get it.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7874
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 8:38a
Subj: sound effects library Refer: NONE
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I have sound effects library on cd. This is selling for $19 or more. My price
is $10 + $3 P&H. If interested, reply or call.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7875
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 8:38a
Subj: Multimedia Audio Collection Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the Multimedia Audio Collection for sale. One CD comes with the
following programs on it(usually on individual cd's):
Multimedia Sound studio
Sound Effects Library
World of Music Sampler
Music Mentor
Recording Session
Band in a Box
NotePlay
All on the one CD! My price on this is $25 + $3 for P&H(thats 2-day air).
Pre-payments prefered, but if you HAVE to go COD, you cover the above price
plus the COD fee.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7876
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 8:39a
Subj: Multimedia Presentation Pack Refer: NONE
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I have Multimedia Presentation Pack for sale. It combines 2 CD's into one.
It has both Macromedia Action! v2.5 and Macromedia ClipMedia v2.0 on it.
You get TONS of stuff, for under the price of a SINGLE cd. They normally sell
individually for over $25 each, my price for the package is $20 + $3 P&H(thats
2-day air to you)... price is for pre-payment only. If you HAVE to have COD,
you pick up that price also.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: WALTER CHISENSKI Number: 7877
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 11:35p
Subj: TROUBLE-REBEL ASSAULT CD-ROM Refer: NONE
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Has ANYONE been having trouble with Rebel Assault (Star Wars) by Lucas
Arts locking up on them?? I'm running a 486SX/25Mhz. Single-speed CD-ROM
drive and 4 Megs of RAM and the game will just lock up one me...? I looks
like it's skipping on the CD and can't get past the spot or something, but the
thing is it will happen at all dif. points of the game. I have also seen this
happen on a 486/33 with a totaly dif. copy of the game?? Any ideas? Or is it
just a bad copy of the game or not being config. right for my system? The
instruction manual for this game REALLY SUCKS bad, this is about the WORST
docs I've seen on a game... Well let me know, thanks---
Walter Chisenski
... This copy of GEdit has been unregistered for 38 days.
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From: BOB HUSON Number: 7878
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 2:04p
Subj: Reveal Refer: NONE
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Can anyone shed any light on the double-speed drive offered under the Reveal
brand name? From what I can figure out, they are associated in some way with
Seagate. I'm looking for a drive to add to the Sound Blaster 16 (ASP) and
could not determine if this drive was equal to the Pioneer drive. Any help
would be appreciated. They seem to be everywhere all of a sudden.
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From: JIM TITTSLER Number: 7879
To: JOE GONKO Date: 11/27/93 11:14a
Subj: CD Tech. Question Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
A good starting point to learn about CD-ROM technology might be
the article "CD-ROM Inside and Out" by Roger Alford in _Byte_,
March 1993, pp. 197-206.
The alternating pits and reflective areas produces a high frequency
signal which is decoded to recover the data a bit at a time. Every
8 useful bits is encoded as 14 bits on the disc. There are then
additional bytes used for error detection and correction added to
the "useful" data.
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From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 7880
To: TONY LEE Date: 11/27/93 10:18a
Subj: Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> On Nov 23 19:24, TONY LEE of 1:215/25 wrote:
>
>TL> Does anyone own a Toshiba XM-3401B drive? I'm planning to
>TL> buy one later this year and want some input from current
>TL> users. The reasons for selecting this drive was its
>TL> performance. But in the Nov. issue of PC World, there is an
>TL> article about a new NEC triple speed drive. The Toshiba was
>TL> the fastest drive up until the new NEC. I don't know if I
>TL> should spend the extra money for the NEC.
I have that drive and have used it for six months. It is superior and
extremely fast. As a matter of fact I just ordered another from Boris of
Consumer Club for my secretary's machine. He had a complete kit with the
Toshiba drive, Creative scsi sound card, speakers, six titles, and all
cables and even six caddies for under $500.00.
Stu
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From: JAMES BROOKS Number: 7881
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/26/93 9:41a
Subj: Re: Sound Effects CDs Refer: NONE
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Hi Ed !
In a message of 23-Nov-93 you wrote:
ED> I have about 5 of them at the current time, and usually have a few.
ED> reply back and I will hold one for you. $10 + $2 for P&H gets it to
ED> you 2-day air!
Please hold one for me! I am VERY INTERESTED in getting that CD. I just
bought "The Best of Art of Noise" to get some unusual sounds from their music!
Just let me know where to send the money and the check will be sent out to you
as soon as I get your reply!
Thanks
James "Alex" Brooks
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7882
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 3:00a
Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
C R E A M O F T H E
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From: JOE HALE Number: 7883
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/28/93 11:35a
Subj: Re: VIRUS Refer: NONE
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-> JH> Didn't mean to make it sound like I was a grump.
-> JH> Just added a staement.
->
-> Oh, I didn't interpret it as being grumpy, Joe. I appreciate your
-> comments and input. Sorry if I sounded piffed or something, because
-> wasn't.
->
No I enjoy getting messages from others.
Please keep posting informative messages.
Thanks Joe
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From: BOB ZUMBRUNNEN Number: 7884
To: DAVID SILVER Date: 11/27/93 2:00p
Subj: Re: Triple and quad spin CD-R Refer: NONE
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DS> -=> Quoting Bob Zumbrunnen to Ronald Leon <=-
DS> BZ> As for availability, Pioneer drives are VERY difficult to find right
DS> BZ> now. I know the 602 (double-spin) is unavailable for about a month,
DS> BZ> and the distributor I talked to in St. Louis a coupla days ago says
DS> BZ> the 604X is heavily in back-order. If anyone's interested in the
DS> Hard Drives Super Source - a monthly advertiser in Computer
DS> Shopper - has
DS> them in stock and shipping. I ordered mine a few days ago
DS> and am eagerly
DS> awaiting it. Would have had it already, but I am stationed
DS> in Germany and
DS> the mail takes a "bit" longer...
I remember seeing their ad. I chose Better Business Systems solely because of
price. I didn't want or need the faster 602 and 604 drives. I just wanted
the cheapest 600 I could find. BBS had that, but the tech support they brag
about in the literature they just sent me (with info on some really
interesting CD-ROM towers, as well as the 100-disk changer) is extremely
lacking. They were completely unaware that Netware 3.11 does not support
CD-ROM.
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* Origin: PC-HELP BBS in Belton, MO (816) 331-4703 (1:280/31)
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From: RICH FISHER Number: 7885
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 7:04p
Subj: CD troubles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a question regarding my internal CD-ROM. It seems when I plug plug my
stereo cables from the sound board to the CD interface. My programs play fine
but when I attempt to play audio CD's I get VERY little sound....At full blast
I can faintly hear the CD......any suggestions.
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* Origin: PC-HELP BBS in Belton, MO (816) 331-4703 (1:280/31)
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From: TIM PEETERS Number: 7886
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/27/93 11:03p
Subj: SCSI Drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Raff!
Wednesday November 24 1993 15:45, Raff Lerro wrote to All:
RL> I am after some help in locating some suitable drivers for
RL> a Future Domain 8 bit SCSI card that I've aquired.
RL> I'd like to use it to hook up a SCSI Panasonic, or Nec CD ROM
RL> drive, and I need to find the drivers necessary.
RL> Any help in locating suitable drivers in Australia would
RL> be very much appreciated.
I have a file that was downloaded last week from their BBS that has an
assortment of drivers in it. Requestable as PWRSCSI!.EXE.
SeeYa,
Tim
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* Origin: APPLEGATE² - Neenah, WI (COM2) (1:139/631)
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From: SAM BECKWITH Number: 7887
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 6:45p
Subj: Cd-roms For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DFW Discount Electronics CD-ROM Price List Orders: 800-829-0331
Ship to USA ONLY. 11/28/93 BBS: 214-259-4188 Local : 214-254-0331
Hobbes OS/2 Archives 10/93......................>BBS Ready $16.00
Simtel 10/93....................................>BBS Ready $16.00
Mayo Clinic Family Health (Win & Mac-OEM).......>Health $21.00
Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1994 (Windows>Reference $66.00
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 6.0.............>Reference $39.00
Microsoft Bookshelf 93 for Windows (OEM)........>Reference $45.00
Microsoft Encarta 1994 (Boxed)..................>Reference $86.00
ProPhone National Edition Mid-Year 1993 (7 disc.>Reference $86.00
Call me for a complete price list. Thanks, Sam
■ CmpQwk #UNREG■ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
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From: CASEY ROMANSKI Number: 7888
To: BOB HUSON Date: 11/28/93 9:04p
Subj: Reveal Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
--> Casey Romanski Quotes a message written by Bob Huson
--> to All on 11-25-93 14:04 saying:
BH> Can anyone shed any light on the double-speed drive offered un
BH> brand name? From what I can figure out, they are associated in
BH> Seagate. I'm looking for a drive to add to the Sound Blaster 1
BH> could not determine if this drive was equal to the Pioneer dri
BH> would be appreciated. They seem to be everywhere all of a sudd
Yes, I recently purchased one of these drives. It's a Panasonic CR 563. Not a
bad deal for a Panasonic double speed. Yes it will interface to a SB card via
any IDE HD cable.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 7889
To: RUSTY ATKINS Date: 11/24/93 7:16a
Subj: 100 Disc CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RA> Ok, I have been asking about the 100 Disc CD-ROM
RA> changer, someone told me sony makes one and gave me
RA> the number- This is an audio changer. I need a CD-
RA> ROM changer. A few people have given me names of
RA> companies, but could not supply phone numbers. If
RA> anyone can do so, it would be greatly appreciated.
RA> Thanks,
RA> Rusty
NSM has a 100 CD changer....it is however about $6,000. If your seriously
interested in it, I will quote you and exact price. It uses a SCSI interface.
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From: WESLEY CHEW Number: 7890
To: ROSS A. JOHNSON Date: 11/28/93 12:09a
Subj: KODAK ON A 1X??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Hello all, is there anyway to read Kodak CD's on a single spin CD
> drive?
> I would love to put our 35mm shots on CD rather than scanning them
> in as
> we do now, I would also prefer to use our existing equipment if
> possible. We are prepared to upgrade but figured we should ask
> first. We
> do this for DTP. How much memory do Kodak images eat up compared to
> a
> compressed TIF file for example (which is what we scan to {the BMP
> were
> way to big and no better in qualtiy}).
Ross,
If you driver is a single session Kodak Photo CD compatible, you should
have no problem in reading the disc but..you must make sure that all
the negative/slides you send for processing onto the disc is done in a
singles session ie. you can't use the same disc for multiple recording
session. BTW the photo scan in comes in various resoultion and sure it
not problem using your paint software to change the resolution. Some
of the demo files on the Kodak CD Access CDROM have file size range from
couple hundred of K to 2MB! Depends on your VGA adapter, I get to view it
on mine at 16.5 millions color and is *AWESOME* !!!
Cheers
Wes
Oklahoma City
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From: DARLENE CORDY Number: 7891
To: DAVID SHULTZ Date: 11/27/93 8:18a
Subj: Cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
@ORIGIN :ODIELINK MUSIC BBS - (614) 333-6343 - SB/ADLIB SUPPORT! N
-> Yes I still have it... The title says The software Toolworks
-> Multimedia Encyclopedia... If interested write back...
am very interested, can you give me an address, phone number, and what year of
Toolworks it is, please? I have Microsoft Bookshelf, but I require a more
detailed encyclopedia. I had access to Comptons, and it is very good. Articles
are very detailed. Thank-you for your reply. Darlen
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From: RICHARD SALAZAR Number: 7892
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 6:31p
Subj: discs wanted Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello there, is any one out there selling any cd's that they no longer need.
I am looking for some good games and even shareware.
Let me know if you have any, and we can make a deal.
... The OFFICIAL tagline of the 1996 Olympics!
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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From: JIM RICHARDS Number: 7893
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 3:35p
Subj: Sound card plus CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Duplicate deleted. JR
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From: JIM RICHARDS Number: 7894
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 3:11p
Subj: Sound card plus CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I wish to buy a sound card and CD-ROM for my 486 machine to run
under DOS, and OS/2. I would like to meet the specs listed below:
Sound Card CDROM
* 16 bit stereo record & play * 150 300 Kps
* MPC level II w/DSP * SCSI - 2 (not proprietary)
* SCSI - 2 (not proprietary) * Cache 256 K preffered
for CD ROM and other devices * Good access time
* Sample rate 44.1 Khz * Fast data transfer
* Compatible with SoundBlaster * Compatible - Photo CD with multi-
* Synthesizer - Wave or FM w/wave session, High Sierra, Compact disk
* Ports - speaker, microphone * Audio output jack
joystick would be nice
Would require that the sound card and CD-ROM had drivers for DOS and
OS/2.
Looking at Sound Blaster 16 SCSII-2
Any suggestions and/or experiences would be most helpful.
___
* OFFLINE 1.56 * Jim Richards Agincourt Ontario
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From: STEVE PESANT Number: 7895
To: WESLEY CHEW Date: 11/28/93 8:28a
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi there Wesley!
>DC> instead of Smartdrive.
>
>
> QEMM is a Memory Manager NOT a CACHE!...If you're looking
> for a decent CD-ROM cache try CD-SPEEDWAY...I heard that it actually
> works...And quite well...Even for those Mitsumi drives..
>
WC> Steve is right. Try the new Micrsoft Dos 6.2 upgrade. The latest version
WC> of SMARTDRV.EXE has built in support for CDROM drive now and besides
WC> if you have current DOS 6.0, the cost of upgrade is only 9 bucks for 6.2
WC> is a whole lot cheaper than buying CD-SpeedWay costing more than 80 bucks.
WC> -=Cheers=-
WC> Wes
WC> 11.26.93 2:30pm
WC> Oklahoma City!
Well thanks Wes for the backup...Unfortunately you send the message to the
wrong person...I'm Steve.,.. You know...The person you are agreeing with!!
<grin>...Anyways....Have fun!!
-=Cheers=-
Steve.
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 7896
To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 11/28/93 6:51p
Subj: OS/2 DRIVERS FOR MITSUMI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: OS/2 DRIVERS FOR MITSUMI
> IBM has released a driver for MOST (not all) Mitsumi CD-ROM drives. I believ
> that the LU002 is NOT supported but all others are. Look for a copy of
> MITFX.ZIP (or near spellings) on a local BBS, GEnie, IBM's own OS/2 BBS, etc.
> Larry
> --- GEcho 1.01+
> * Origin: Mintz BBS, Silver Spring, MD (1:109/427.1)
Howdy!
Would you mind giving me the number to IBM's OS/2 BBS? I have a Mitsumi, But
I don't exactly know what the model is...
It's 350ms, Has the disc carrier built in.....
Thanks in advance, Tom
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* Origin: Just Another BBS (1:358/20)
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From: TOM GUELKER Number: 7897
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 11/27/93 7:09a
Subj: Toothpaste Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LB> GB> Not enough to harm it, just don't kink the patch cord to
> GB> your sound card, it stops the little bits of electricity
> GB> getting through.
LB> GB> Oh, BTW, don't leave any sockets unplugged, the electricity
> GB> leaks out. ;-)
LB>Yeah, Yeah, I know all that. I usually connect all the pins on the plugs
>together too, that helps to keep the electricity trapped in, reduces the
>incidences of leakages even more.<G>
also, if you make a mistake and let the smoke out, it won't run. If you
thought these things worked on electricity, you were wrong. They work on
smoke. You let the smoke out, it stops working. Try it!
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■ QMPro 1.50 41-2165 ■ The way to a woman's heart is through her ribs.
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From: TOM GUELKER Number: 7898
To: MARK BARNES Date: 11/27/93 7:11a
Subj: Roms!!! Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
MB>Can anyone reccomend a good reliable rom for a BBS ??
I've got Night Owl 7, 9 and 10, Shareware Studio III, Software Vault
Gold and Phoenix 4 all on my BBS. By far, the Night Owl series has been
the most popular, probably due to it's name recognition.
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From: DAVE RINGOR Number: 7899
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/27/93 11:43p
Subj: Qemm Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DC>Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
I believe Qemm just helps optimize your systems memory and doesn't have
caching capabilities. You might try buying "Lighting Cache" by DacEasy
Inc.
L8ter
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* Origin: The Babble Underground 707/538-1507 (1:125/180)
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From: JERRY DARCHICOURT Number: 7900
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 8:03p
Subj: Night Owl Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Could someone please give me the names of the files infected on the Night
Owl 10 CD? I bought the disc and want to make sure these files are not copied
or accessed in any way.
Thanks.
Jerry Darchicourt
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* Origin: The Play House BBS (1:260/810)
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 7901
To: THOMAS WARDMAN Date: 11/27/93 6:15a
Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TW> The Night Owl Disc has been recalled...The message should be in this e
TW> some where I just read it. If you want the message, I'll post it to y
TW> again!
Unless I missed an important message somewhere, the Nightowl 10 was
recalled by one, individual dealer for people who bought the CD from
him. I don't believe it's been recalled for everyone.
FWTW, I really don't see the big deal of a couple of files with viruses
on this CD. Once they are known and identified, it's very simple to
avoid them or to lock them out from a BBS's downloadable files. The
rest of the disk is supurb, and its files are very current and useful.
Unless someone has the patience to go in and install every file on a
CD, I'd bet there are plenty of other CD-ROMs floating around out there
with viruses lurking in a file or two.
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From: BOB GUIMOND Number: 7902
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 11:42p
Subj: No audio from CD-ROM Games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I recently installed a reveal CD-ROM in my computer and some of the disk that
cames with the drive like LUCAS ATRS Monkey Island have no sound while playing
but, anything I use in windows the audio works great and I have one disk, a
"multi media", that does have audio while runnning in Dos but you only have
either video or audio not both and my audio cd-player only works if you
plugg the speakers into the front of the drive.
If anyone has any info on what might be wrong or if they know of a way
to hook my drive up to my sound-blaster pro please let me know.
thanxs
Turbo
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From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 7903
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 9:11a
Subj: Changes Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
New BBS # 1-206-761-0181
Our BBS is on-line 24hr/7day
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* Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-761-0181 (1:138/116)
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From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 7904
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 9:14a
Subj: New Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Our new catalog and monthly specials are about to be mailed. If you like to
receive our catalogs, please contact us via netmail, fax or postal service.
GroupWare
4826 Tacoma Mall Blvd.
Tacoma, WA 98409
1-206-472-1400
1-206-473-1634 FAX
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* Origin: GroupWare CD-ROM Support & Sales BBS: 1-206-761-0181 (1:138/116)
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From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 7905
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/28/93 12:40p
Subj: CD Care Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GH> I don't believe there are different grades of rouge, but there are
GH> definite ways to use it.
After reading this thread for a while, I just tried MacLean's toothpaste (Mild
Mint) on a Bob Dylan CD where the player choked on one track every time, and it
worked. The tiny scratch is still visible, but apparently smoothed out enough
to not deflect the laser.
Rick
* DeLuxe2 1.26b #8591 *
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 7906
To: WESLEY CHEW Date: 11/28/93 5:46p
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Steve is right. Try the new Micrsoft Dos 6.2 upgrade.
> The latest version
> of SMARTDRV.EXE has built in support for CDROM drive
> now and besides
> if you have current DOS 6.0, the cost of upgrade is
> only 9 bucks for 6.2
> is a whole lot cheaper than buying CD-SpeedWay costing
> more than 80 bucks.
The upgrade is even cheaper if and only if you are upgrading from MS-DOS 6.0 to
6.2. Copies of the upgrade from 6.0 to 6.2 can be found on Microsoft's
Download Service BBS, GEnie, Gateway 2000's support BBS, etc, just for the cost
of the call (and in GEnie's case, for most, the phone call is free, but you pay
for the connect time.)
Larry
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From: MIKE ZIMMERMAN Number: 7907
To: CHUCK GREEN Date: 11/27/93 6:49p
Subj: Pc vs. mac Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Chuck Green to Bob Hay <=-
-=> about PC VS. MAC on 11-1693 04:08 <=-
CG> Of course other factors come into play here: cronyism, graft,
CG> corruption, etc., but as a good American, I'll pretend they don't
CG> affect purchasing decisions made by our public education
CG> functionaries.
HEY, why should makes you think that it is patriotic to tolerate corruption?
Come on, folks, does anybody know anything specific about this?
... Strange behavior, wierd costumes -- I must be at work. ___ Blue Wave/QWK
v2.12
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From: JEFF HUBERT Number: 7908
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 10:11p
Subj: games and cd-roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* Carbon Copy:
* Original message to ALL in the For Sale - B conference.
I have the following games and cd-roms for sale.
All products have original manuals, disks, boxes, and are in excellent
condition. Prices are negotiable. Buy more than one product and I'll give
you a discount. Call (410) 442-2726
Product | Disk size |Price | Description
___-------------------------|-------------|------|------------------------
Front Page Sports Football | 3.5+update | $29 | Best football game, with
| | | update disk
Tetris(includes tetris TSR) | both | $10 | tetris
Heart of China(256 color) | 3.5 | $20 | good adventure game
Kings Quest 5(256 color) | 3.5 | $25 | Highly acclaimed adventure
Simcity | both | $20 | create,manage your own city
Lemmings | 5.25 | $20 | fun strategy game
Action Sports soccer | 3.5 | $19 | cool soccer game
Mike Ditka Ultimate football| 5.25 | $20 | 256 color football game
Ultima 7:The Black Gate | 3.5 | $25 | very good RPG game
Wing Commander | 3.5 | $15 | like X-wing, fly in space
Star Control 2 | 3.5 | $29 | space RPG, adventure, action
Shareware Extravaganza | 4 CD-ROM'S!!| $29 | 2 gig of shareware
Phoenix 4.0 | CD-ROM | $15 | NEW!!
Americas Premier Shareware | CD-ROM | $15 | "All new for 1993!!"
7th Guest | 2 CD-ROM's | $35 | Great adventure,
puzzle game with
"The making of 7th Guest"
video.
___
X SPEED 1.30 [NR] X No, no, Clinton... I said "FAX me"... not "TAX me"!!!
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From: DON KULHA Number: 7909
To: SHANE MC NEILL Date: 11/26/93 5:40p
Subj: PhotoCD->GIF Convert Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SMN> Don, while you're looking for suggestions on a converter, I'm looking
SMN> for suggestions on photo CD software. I was thinking earlier today if a
SMN> photo CD would be worth the money. I'm considering about 10 rolls of
SMN> film that I took in Alaska this summer for putting on CD but I only have
SMN> a photo CD compatible drive and not any software. Could you recommend
SMN> any and tell me if the photo CD is worth the extra dollars to acquire.
I don't have first hand knowledge of any of the PhotoCD capable software.
I gather some portion of my Corel Draw 3.0 can manipulate images but I haven't
tried just yet. I gather that Tempra Access works okay if kludgy and is a cheap
program at computer swaps around here. I was reading of a new progam in
Infoworld today (sorry, it isn't handy) that will rotate, crop and export
photoCD images *and* allow you to adjust the colorbalance. Sounded like it was
priced right at $69 list too.
I'm considering going with LazerQuick Imaging services from Beverton OR
(800)937-9196, because I've heard good things about them (call and ask for
their free "Imagepack" info bundle. They cost $9.95 per disk (holds 100 images
on average) plus 59 cents per image scanned in from slides or negative film.
DCK
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7910
To: MICHAEL MURPHY Date: 11/27/93 7:44p
Subj: CD player problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Michael,
Hmmm, interesting. I didn't connect the wire, for I never got one. I did a
straight connect to the SCSI chain.. and the sound card is just plugged in. I
get wav files great thru windows, and sound otherwise... just the problem when
I try to play an audio CD thru the drive. I have tried the windows program,
and a 2nd party one..... any other ideas?
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7911
To: GARY MULLETT Date: 11/27/93 7:45p
Subj: Cd Player problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Gary,
thru windows, and I get wav's nicely thru windows, and games are great, but the
audio cd's just will not play. I try windows program, and a 2nd party one
also, but no luck. Am I missing a cable? I do not have any plugged in,
besides the SCSI cable.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7912
To: PHIL GOLDSTEIN Date: 11/28/93 12:22a
Subj: Re: CD ROMS MOUNTED VERTICALL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>> I was wondering if CD ROM drives can be operated vertically
>> instead of horizontally. If so, does the use of caddy make a
>> difference. I generally operate with my desktop PC below my
>> desk in a vertical position.
>> ..PHIL
As long as it's a caddy type system, you'll be ok !
If you need any further help, please feel free to give us a call at
216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be glad to help you.
Boris Osadciw
... Xpress Yourself!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7913
To: KIN NG Date: 11/28/93 12:22a
Subj: Re: Foreign Language Cds Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>> I am looking for some foreign language Cds: chinese, spanish.
>> Are there any recommendations? I'm more interested in content
>> and quality. Price list would also be helpful. Thanks.
Depending on weather you want a single cd, with the basic's on it
or multipul cd's that will have you go from start to finish. Is the
information one would ask before making a recommendation.
If your interested, we carry a number of language cd's that would
fit your needs, so if your interested, please call us at
216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further.
Boris Osadciw
... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 7914
To: PAUL NALEY Date: 11/28/93 1:12a
Subj: Re: 100 DISK CHANGER??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BZ>>Having said that, is there anybody out there that knows if Pioneer has a
BBS
BZ>>I just received a DRM600A from Better Business Systems today and am having
a
BZ>>hell of a time getting it to run in my environment. Maybe somebody out
ther
BZ>>even has a similar configuration and can help me? Here's what I've got.
BZ>>Novell Netware 3.11 100-user
BZ>>486/DX2-66 VLB file-server
BZ>>BusLogic Local Bus SCSI busmastering card
BZ>>4 IDE drives running on two different IDE controllers
BZ>>Micropolis 1.2 gig running on the BusLogic
BZ>>Pioneer DRM600 *trying* to run on the BusLogic
>> Pioneer has only written their drivers to work correctly with
>> the Future Domain SCSI Controllers. I am currently using a
>> Future Domain 1680 with the Pioneer DRM604 and it works great.
Sorry to say, but that is not true ! The Pioneer will work jsut fine with
the BusLogic and so will it's ASP driver.
We have two such systems running here now with just that type of
configuration.
Hope this clears things up...
Boris Osadciw
... What Bug! I left behind the roaches in New York!
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From: JERRY HOMOLKA Number: 7915
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/26/93 12:05p
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello David!
Sunday November 21 1993 19:25, David Christensen wrote to All:
DC=> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
DC=> I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system to have two hard
DC=> drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until I used QEMM
DC=> instead of Smartdrive.
QEMM is a memory manager and has nothing to do with caching of any type.
For CD's, there's SPEEDWAY CD cache and the latest smartdrive in DOS 6.2.
B-)
Jerry
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From: MIKE ROBINSON Number: 7916
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 12:19p
Subj: EZ-ROM CD-ROM Door Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EZ-Rom CD-ROM Door for ANY BBS using DOOR.SYS file.
File request EZROM or EZR-120R.ZIP (v1.20R) from my BBS 1:141/485.
File request SFROM or SFR-120R.ZIP for special Spitfire BBS version.
Call my BBS at 203-924-5603 for ONLINE REGISTRATION.
We now accept Mastercard, Visa, Diner's Club, Carte Blanche.
Shareware with $25 registration and FREE upgrades.
Uses plain ASCII text file lists as supplied on most CD-ROMs.
Compiled databases are NOT required. Easy setup.
Features: Multi-disk, Multi-node, 100 Disks, 500 file areas per disk,
file tagging, text search, enforce daily limits, record downloads in
DOOR.SYS, local mode copies files and descriptions to hard drive,
offline disks, multi-line file descriptions, file sharing, special
collision avoidance for multi-node, supports Pioneer multi-disk
changers, batch downloads using X/Y/Zmodem, multitasker aware and
releases clock tics, no FOSSIL required but compatible with installed
FOSSIL, chat mode, drop to Dos mode, carrier detect, inactivity timeout.
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* Origin: THE SOFT PARADE * SHELTON, CT, USA * 203-924-5603 (1:141/485)
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From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 7917
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/22/93 4:00p
Subj: Re: Sound effects CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ed -
14 Nov 93, Ed Duchek writes to Arnie Gross:
ED> I do think I remember shipping yours out. If the check
ED> has cleared, you should see it already. If it does clear,
ED> and you do not see it yet, give me a ring, and I will ship
ED> you out one ASAP.
Check cleared, no disc yet.
ED> As far as the P&H goes, that was a typo by my wife, copying
ED> another ad I had for software.
No problem. TTYL.
ED> Get back to me when you get the CD, or if you do not get it
ED> when you see this message, will probably be 1-2 days in the
ED> mailing.
(Date of YOUR message: Nov 14, today's date: Nov. 22)
- Arnie :+}
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From: ARNIE GROSS Number: 7918
To: TIM HELTON Date: 11/22/93 4:04p
Subj: Re: What ever happened to.... Refer: NONE
Read: 11/29/93 5:29p Private: No
Tim -
15 Nov 93, Tim Helton writes to Arnie Gross:
TH> Anyhow, the disc is completed and should be released
TH> shortly - provided that the trend of past events doesn't
TH> continue.
Sounds like a story worth retelling.....
TH> As far as content goes, there's *nothing* on the market
TH> that can touch it.
That's what you had said a while ago. Please stick one in the
mail as soon as possible, I have a dozen or so customers
interested in this title.....
BTW, I've only been able to move two or three additional copies
of SoundWav v.1 - I don't know why (I like the disc). Perhaps
the specialized market doesn't know about it? How is it doing
everywhere else? Did you ever release the 2nd and 3rd volumes?
- Arnie :+}
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* Origin: The Magnificent MIDI Machine (1:141/950.1)
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From: RETURN RECEIPT Number: 7919
To: JOHN BIGBIE Date: 11/27/93 6:34a
Subj: NOT HERE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
@ACKRR :Acknowledge Receipt of msg 21691 written on 11-27-93 06:34 N
@FROM :LONNIE MICKA N
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From: LONNIE MICKA Number: 7920
To: JOHN BIGBIE Date: 11/27/93 6:37a
Subj: NOT HERE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi John. Just got back from Thanksgiving and found your message. I'm
doing fine. Were you visiting family in Florida? I've run across a new
local board. We'll chat about it sometime. See you on the net.
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From: JOHN BIGBIE Number: 7921
To: LONNIE MICKA Date: 11/27/93 7:00p
Subj: NOT HERE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
@REQRR :Caller has requested a Return Receipt N
Yea my grandparents are there they live in the country it's fun just to
take a 22 pistal out there and shoot every thing and I also got to drive
thats pretty cool well how are things with you hope you had as much fun
as I did so I guess I'll see you later...............................
...........................John
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From: ROBERT POWELL Number: 7922
To: RUSTY ATKINS Date: 11/28/93 12:09a
Subj: ULTIMATE BBS IN SUMTER Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RA>... And wouldn't be even nicer if 45,000 SysOps didn't have to pay to
RA>have this crap echoed through out the world?
And wouldn't it be even nicer if 45,000 SysOps didn't have to pay to
have you repeat an entire message that was off topic just so you could
belittle someone else. Don't bother replying, you made my twit filter.
Bob Powell
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From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 7923
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 7:23p
Subj: Bowker's Complete Video ? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Is the BOWKER'S COMPLETE VIDEO DIRECTORY available on CD ?
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From: JOSE MARTINEZ Number: 7924
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 11:21p
Subj: Journey Man Project Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I've been trying out the Journey Man Project for Windows on a 486SX 25 with 8
megs of Ram. It runs like a slug even though I have a graphics accelerator.
Jeez, what are the real requirements for this game. It has great graphics,
and an awesome soundtrack---I guess that I am going to have to wait until I
upgrade to a Pentium in the next couple of years before I play the darn game.
I really thought that this game would be as smooth on an IBM as it is on a Mac
Quadra. Oh well, any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
--- Tabby 3.0
* Origin: The Mountain Air BBS, Cedar Glen, CA 909/336-6080 (1:207/226)
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From: SHAWN MASCHINO Number: 7925
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/27/93 1:43p
Subj: Re: A CD-ROM for a BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GH> Despite the 2 or possibly 3 files with viruses, the Nightowl 10 is the
GH> best I've seen. Simply block the 2 or 3 infected files from download,
GH> and you've still got thousands of very good files left.
Thanks, I'll take a look at it,
Shawn
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From: SHAWN MASCHINO Number: 7926
To: THOMAS WARDMAN Date: 11/27/93 1:45p
Subj: A CD-ROM for a BBS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TW> I use ShareWare Extravaganza, a 4 Disc Set, and it's pretty good! Only
TW> cost
TW> me 57$ Canadian...
Thanks for the info, I'm trying to get the one with the best variety, and
thats cheap for four disks,
Shawn
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* Origin: From The Abyss, Co-Home of BerkNet at (413) 637-1071 (1:321/249)
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7927
To: JACK HELSER Date: 11/27/93 12:26a
Subj: Re: mac files on pc cdrom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thanks much, I'll probably be calling for some set-up help on a new BBS in the
early part of next year. The local Amiga and Atari BBSes (All 2 of 'em) are
REALLY weak and the region needs the support. That's odd about Garbo, because
one of our local BBSes runs both the PC and MAC Garbo Disks with PCBoard (I
think...). Oh well, best of luck!
... If at first you don't succeed, you must be using Windows... ___ Blue
Wave/QWK v2.11
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7928
To: MIKE AVILA Date: 11/27/93 12:26a
Subj: Re: 386max, dos 6.0 multi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Mike Avila to Rowan Evans <=-
MA> -!- WM v3.11 [Beta]
MA> ! Origin: The Atari Advocate Wildcat 3.XX\D'Bridge\HST (1:120/102)
Sorry to jump off subject, but are you really calling from a board called The
Atari Advocate? If so, and you still have Atari advocates around, please post
your number here.
Thanks,
Denni Feagins
... The Borg invaded my house and left me this stupid TI 99/4A!!!!!! ___ Blue
Wave/QWK v2.11
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From: DENNI FEAGINS Number: 7929
To: JOHN BIGBIE Date: 11/27/93 12:26a
Subj: Re: cd-rom disks for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting John Bigbie to Michael Robbeloth <=-
JB> @REQRR :Caller has requested a Return Receipt
JB> N Gee I thought this was a none commercial BBS. I can get those games
JB> for about the same new not including the shipping and handling at
JB> computech here in Sumter nice try though, you just got busted by a 13
JB> year old...............................................
JB> -!- FidoPCB v1.3 [NR]
JB> ! Origin: <*> Century City <*> - (803)469-7859 (1:3647/4)
Hi John!
I just wanted to let you know that what you've typed above is being echoed
worldwide, just like the message you've responded to. The BBS you've called on
probably is a non-commercial BBS, but they don't have complete control over the
ads in this echo, only the moderators do. (Say 'Hi' to the nice moderators,
Fluffy... Meow...)
... Don't hit me, Mr. Moderator... I'll go back on topic... I swear! ___ Blue
Wave/QWK v2.11
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From: RICK BOYLE Number: 7930
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 11/28/93 4:40p
Subj: T7G Microscope Puzzle Hel Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I can't quite get the hang of quoting from one message to another so I
just over wrote the old message. Hope it helps!
Tired of hearing " I think I am going to have to start again" or "
Should I have done that?"
I am new to sending messages (ie. first one was sent to wrong
conference) but I think I am on track now. I have some tips and one
solution to those struggling with the microscope puzzle in T7G.
Tip 1: Don't be afraid to leave holes ... but try to leave two together
Tip 2: Don't get trapped so you can't make a leap. This is especially
true near the end of the game.
Here is one set of successful moves so you can see how the strategy
develops. The moves have this form [from row&column-to row&column]. The
bottom right is 77; the bottom left is 71.
[77-67],[77-76],[11-21],[67-57],[21-31],[57-47],[67-56],[67-66],[31-41],
[31-52],[21-42],[51-72],[72-63],[11-32],[76-64],[42-51],[32-33],[62-63],
[56-66],[56-55],
Then you will hear message re: starting over. Don't believe it !!!!!
[57-35],[67-65],[77-67],[36-37],[51-73],[61-51],[45-34],[43-25],[41-23],
[23-21],[47-46],[26-16],[35-23],[23-14],[32-12],[12-21],[32-23]
The last few moves made all the difference because you didn't get
trapped. Yessss!!!!. Now that you have seen the strategy you can try it
on your own.
Note: T7G does occassionally have some different opening moves...but
you should know if you are on the right track within the first few
moves. If you are on the wrong path... just restart the puzzle.
Have fun capturing those little critters!
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From: RHEZA JINA Number: 7931
To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 11/18/93 8:53p
Subj: THIS ECHO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Gordon,
On 11-05-93 23:24, you wrote to Mahmut Kursun this strange thing :
GP> I haven't seen it on any of the Paris boards, but maybe we need to
GP> have someone here from Paris pick up the CDROM_SALE echo from Germany
The Cd Rom_Sale Echo is available on Embassy CBIS (1) 48 01 03 31.
Hope it helps.
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* Origin: ICEBERG - La Garenne * FRANCE * Tel:(33)-1-47699261 (2:320/1.0)
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From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 7932
To: ALL Date: 11/22/93 11:41p
Subj: CD-ROM SOFTWARE AND MITSUMI FX001Doublespeed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
All new titles from the major companys are avaible from us here in europe. We
have news like : Time of Labyrinth, Rebel Assault, Hell Cab PC, Inca II,
Legend of Kyrindia and all the other US Software in stock. Producers if you
are intersted in selling your US Product in bigger amounts in the Swiss or
European market contact us. We are your way into the Euromarket. Call our BBS
(24) at +41 61 4822238
also Fax or call us voice at +41 (0)61 4810480. HΣndleranfragen erwⁿnuscht wir
schlagen jeden Preis von NBG und STARCOM !
Butsch Informatik, Oberwlerstrasse 33, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
We have over 25 diffrent Adult CD's in stock ready to ship !!!!!!!
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From: ANDREAS BERGER Number: 7933
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 7:34p
Subj: Firmen und Adressen auf CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hallo alle,
ihr habt hier immer über CDs mit allen Adressen und Telefonnummern der Republik
diskutiert. Ich kann mir vorstellen, daß die User in unserem Netz ganz
begeistert wären, wenn sie so eine CD hätten. Nun also meine Frage: wer kennt
solche CDs und kann mir evtl. Vertriebsfirmen nennen (evtl. auch per NM).
Thanx alle zusammen.
/\ FIDO 2:244/1372.8
/__\ aberger@rbg.informatik.th-darmstadt.de
/ \ndreas Berger LOCATION Hessen, Germany, Europe
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From: JEFF CLAGGETT Number: 7934
To: DAVID SILVER Date: 11/19/93 11:54p
Subj: Pioneer 6 pack Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello David!
17 Nov 93 08:25, David Silver wrote to PHILIP GARRISON:
DS> great for multinode BBS use - as well as being XA, MPC compiant, etc. As
DS> a matter of fact, I just ordered one last night. Let me know if you
DS> (or anyone else) wants more details.
How much did you say you got it for? I might go for one in about a
month or 2. (My money is going for upgrading my modem right now, making the
call in just a few minutes. :-)
Jeff
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From: STEFAN THUERING Number: 7935
To: ALL Date: 11/14/93 10:12a
Subj: cd audio Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello
I have a SB16 and a mitsumi cd-rom (FX001D, Double Speed)...
and I'd like to plug the audiocabel on my SB16...
but wenn I did that and put up the volume (with my mixer) and there was
nothing to hear..?!
Do I have to set some jumpers new??
Till now I had to use the audio out from my CDcontroller to the outside line in
of the SB16...this works too, but then I don't have the line in anymore...
greetings,
Stefan
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* Origin: ..The Best POINT Around.... (2:301/212.23)
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From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 7936
To: PAT CHARTRAND Date: 11/15/93 5:52p
Subj: Stupid question Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* In einer Nachricht an Kevin Wright, schrieb Pat Chartrand:
PC> -=> Quoting Kevin Wright to All <=-
PC> KW> Hello All!
PC> KW> Have any of you bought CD Roms direct from the USA? If so is it
PC> easy,
PC> KW> how do you pay, and I assume the work just fine on our systems?
PC> KW> Kevin
Kevin, i think there are many users here in europe like you who order 2-3 CD's
directs from the USA which makes no sence. Our company can offer you the same
price as the smaller US Dealers doo.
We import CD-ROM's 3-4 times a week at quanities 100-200 pcs. So if you need
anything new call us first. We usualy have the stuff here 5-6 days after it's
released in the usa. We will have REBEL AUSSAULZ the new star wars cd-rom game
in a few days. We allready have all the newer stuff like "The Labyrinth of
Time" and "Hell Cab PC/" here since over 1 week. So don't spend your money in
shipping cost call
our bbs first at +41 61 4822238 and download our euoropean pricelist.
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From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 7937
To: KOOS PERQUIN Date: 11/15/93 5:56p
Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* In einer Nachricht an all, schrieb Koos Perquin:
KP> Hello
KP> How many versions of the Mitsumi CDROM are there ?
KP> I've just purchased a Mitsumi CDROM type CRMC. who's XA
KP> Comp.
KP> Kodak Photo CD Comp. and Multi Session. (Single Speed).
KP> Is this the same as the Mitsumi LU005 or LU005S ?
KP> I've never heard about this type.
Koos, there are two new drives from Mitsumi. Ok here once again for all
customers. The Mitsumi FX001 is a singlespeed 150 Kb/s drive
with the new Slidetop case. The FX001D (D stands for doublespeed)
is also a new one. The price diffrence here in europe is about
30-40 US$ so don't ever think about buying the slow FX001 singlespeed. Hope
this helps if you need any futher information feel free to call our bbs at +41
61 4822238
With kind Regards / Mike Butsch - Butsch Informatik
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From: MARC SCHUURMAN Number: 7938
To: STEFAN THUERING Date: 11/16/93 10:30p
Subj: cd audio Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hey Stefan!
-> I have a SB16 and a mitsumi cd-rom (FX001D, Double Speed)...
-> and I'd like to plug the audiocabel on my SB16...
-> but wenn I did that and put up the volume (with my mixer) and there w
-> nothing to hear..?!
Jep, compare the pin-configuration of the Mitsumi (audio-out) and
SB16 (audio-in).
The pin assigment of the audio line out connector of the Mitsumi FX001D:
PIN NO. Signal name
------- ------------
1 Right-channel
2 Ground
3 Left-channel
4 Ground
I had the same problem with my Galaxy Pro 16...
You can use a little screwdriver to re-config the plug!
-> Do I have to set some jumpers new??
No, that's not necessary.
Good luck!
Greetings Marc
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From: DANIEL STUDER Number: 7939
To: MIKE BUTSCH Date: 11/17/93 11:44a
Subj: Stupid question Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Mike!
MB> So don't spend your money in shipping cost call our bbs first
MB> at +41 61 4822238 and download our euoropean pricelist. -+-
MAGICname?
Do you have a special pricelist for Swiss? :-)))
cu Danny
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* Origin: Why Computer??? Read Books!!!! msgs to: (2:301/520.36)
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From: CHRIS ALLIEY Number: 7940
To: KEVIN WRIGHT Date: 11/25/93 10:11a
Subj: Re: Stupid question Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Kevin Wright to All <=-
KW> Hello All!
KW> Have any of you bought CD Roms direct from the USA? If so is it easy,
KW> how do you pay, and I assume the work just fine on our systems?
KW> Kevin
KW> -!- GoldED 2.41+
Yes, I've bought some from America (and the PX) and they all work fine.
Most of the time you can pay with VISA/MC/AM/... but sending DM isn't
a good idea :-)
The only thing you have to worry about is the zoll (or customs).
I find that what I save by ordering from America is given back to the
customs officers (unless I have it shipped APO).
If you can get by the customs guys - you'll be saving a lot of money :-)
Good luck,
Chris
... File not found, I'll load something *I* think is interesting.
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From: LOTHAR KUENZEL Number: 7941
To: ANDREAS BERGER Date: 11/24/93 6:53p
Subj: Re: Firmen und Adressen auf CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi, Andreas!
Answering a msg of <23 Nov 93>, from Andreas Berger to All:
In diesem Echo wird nur in Englisch geschrieben. Nichts fuer ungut.
The language in here is English.
Tschuess, See You later, Au Revoir, Ciao,
Lothar
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* Origin: DOWNTOWN * Guetersloh * Germany * +49-5241-340638 (2:243/6171.2)
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From: PHILIP GARRISON Number: 7942
To: DAVID SILVER Date: 11/24/93 11:20p
Subj: Pioneer 6 pack Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Greetings David,
This is nice what you mentioned about the six disk rom
system. Are you going to run this new unit plus your existing four roms off
your 386/33? As for myself, I'm setting up a Lantastic environment since i
have 386/40 machines laying around the house. Plan on sharing another six roms
with my existing six roms from three machines, but enough on that for now. I'm
interested in this six disk changer, but i still hear that the unit is slower
than stand alone cached roms.....how do i extract your information?
Philip....
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7943
To: JEFF CLAGGETT Date: 11/25/93 7:30a
Subj: Pioneer 6 pack Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Jeff,
Friday November 19 1993 23:54, Jeff Claggett wrote to David Silver:
DS>> etc. As a matter of fact, I just ordered one last night. Let me
DS>> know if you (or anyone else) wants more details.
JC> How much did you say you got it for? I might go for one in
JC> about a month or 2. (My money is going for upgrading my modem right
JC> now, making the call in just a few minutes. :-)
I bought it from Hard Drives Super Source and paid $1257.00 - and that included
2 cables (one for my present SCSI card and one for the one the new computer I
have on order) software to run it from any IBM type sysetem, and shipping. All
in all, a pretty good deal for a 300ms/612k data transfer/6CD changer...
David
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From: THOMAS HOFFECKER Number: 7944
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:27p
Subj: Nec Cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Has anybody had the chance to use one of the New NEC triple speed CD ROM
drives yet. I'm looking to buy a CDROM and was going to get a Toshiba, but
I may wait until I hear about the new NEC drives. Anybody got any info on
these drives.
Thomas Hoffecker
--- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail
* Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717)
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From: DAVID SUTHERLAND Number: 7945
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 6:30p
Subj: CD Catalogs Wanted Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All,
Please send me some addresses of CD-Rom companies I can send to for
CD catalogs. I would like companies people have bought from and have a
good reputation for "quality" CDs. I am interested in all types of CDs
including Adult.
Thanks in advance,
Dave......
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7946
To: MIKE BUTSCH Date: 11/26/93 4:32a
Subj: Stupid question Refer: NONE
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Hi Mike,
Monday November 15 1993 17:52, Mike Butsch wrote to Pat Chartrand:
MB> Kevin, i think there are many users here in europe like you who order
MB> 2-3 CD's directs from the USA which makes no sence. Our company can
MB> offer you the same price as the smaller US Dealers doo. We import
Well, I just paid about 30 dollars each for NiteOwl 10 and Cream of the Crop 2.
Do your prices compare with those (that did include shipping as well)?
David
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 7947
To: PHILIP GARRISON Date: 11/26/93 4:34a
Subj: Pioneer 6 pack Refer: NONE
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Hi PHILIP,
Wednesday November 24 1993 23:20, PHILIP GARRISON wrote to David Silver:
PG> This is nice what you mentioned about the six disk
PG> rom system. Are you going to run this new unit plus your existing four
PG> roms off your 386/33? As for myself, I'm setting up a Lantastic
No, I just ordered a 486/DX2-66.
PG> machines, but enough on that for now. I'm interested in this six disk
PG> changer, but i still hear that the unit is slower than stand alone
PG> cached roms.....how do i extract your information?
Well, the access time is 300ms and the data transfer rate is 612k. From what I
hear, it changes disks in about 5 seconds or less - should be more than fast
enough for BBS work. Yes, I am going to use it in conjunction with my other
ROM devices - until I am able to pick up another 6pack.
David
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From: BRENNO DE.WINTER Number: 7948
To: CHRIS BOURNE Date: 11/25/93 8:25p
Subj: Discs For Sale Refer: NONE
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Hello Chris!
On Tuesday November 16 1993, Chris Bourne (1:2470/1) wrote to All:
CB> ASP Advantage - Beta Edition...........$ 5.00
CB> John O'Connor Associates...............$15.00
CB> Magnum 1...............................$15.00
CB> Super Games For Windows................$ 7.50
Nice, please give me some more details on Magnum 1 and Super Games For Windows
and how it's possible to order.
==> Greetings from: Brenno de.Winter
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From: MARCO JURRIENS Number: 7949
To: GEOFF FRANGOS @ 910/114 Date: 11/25/93 3:33p
Subj: PLAYER.. Refer: NONE
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> MJ>I own a SoundBlaster Pro and wish to hook up a cdrom to that, which one
> MJ>should I buy? Unless the costs are extreme I really want a double speed
> at
> Get a Panasonic 562b...It will plug right into the SB Pro.
> I got one for my
> wife for $225, and installed it in about ten minutes.
That price sounds ok-ish.. Now the problem is where to get it at that price..
Got any mail order addresses?
Grtx,
Marco
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 7950
To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 11/28/93 4:01p
Subj: Space and sf cdroms Refer: NONE
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> PT> I take it you're not located in the U.S.? I'm not sure how much
> PT>shipping will be but it can't be much for a little CD.
> Located in mid-west USA!! Tulsa, Oklahoma to be exact.
Well ain't you a county boy. I'm suprised you folks have computers? You got an
8088?
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 7951
To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 11/28/93 4:02p
Subj: CC2 CD-ROM RELEASE Refer: NONE
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> JR>will send this at our expense along with our entire CDLIST, if
> JR>you just ask:-)
> I'd like it. Please send to 1:170/604
Hehe, so THATS why I got it. Well thank you Ricky. Its on my bbs if you want it
still. (I just order Night Owl Games too!)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 7952
To: STEVE PESANT Date: 11/28/93 4:29p
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
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>
> QEMM is a Memory Manager NOT a CACHE!...If
> you're looking for a decent CD-ROM cache try CD-
> SPEEDWAY...I heard that it actually works...And quite
> well...Even for those Mitsumi drives..
Why "even for those Mitsumi drives?"
I have one, and it works fine. I use (currently before I get DOS 6.2) Lightning
CD, and it really speeds up The 7th Guest (now all I need is a good Vesa local
bus video card.)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 7953
To: PAT RILEY Date: 11/28/93 4:34p
Subj: cd Refer: NONE
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> JC**Anyone know what the fastest drive is on the
> market? If you do, could you
> **give
> **me some specs...thanks
> Fastest is the NEC Triple Speed 3X series.
> 195Ms Access Time
> 450Kb Transfer Rate
> 4Mb Burst Rate
Not really. There is the Panasonic 6-Disc cd-changer with 612 Tranfer. (Not
sure about the MS.) But then again, its $2000.
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 7954
To: WILLIAM WRIGHT Date: 11/28/93 6:00p
Subj: Space and sf cdroms Refer: NONE
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WW>computers? You got an 8088?
Yep! I gots a brand new size 8088 belt buckle!
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 7955
To: WILLIAM WRIGHT Date: 11/28/93 6:02p
Subj: CC2 CD-ROM RELEASE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
WW>Hehe, so THATS why I got it. Well thank you Ricky. Its on my bbs
WW>if you want it still. (I just order Night Owl Games too!)
Heh, yeah, I forgot to tell you that I routed it to ya...
BTW, No origin line on your message... maybe that is why you had the SBBS/FD
problem, did you write the message in FD or SBBS? One of them isn't putting in
the origin/echoinfo line.
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 7956
To: JD BROWN Date: 11/29/93 5:33p
Subj: ms-dos upgrades Refer: 10319
Read: NO Private: No
-> Absolutly NOT TRUE. You can rid yorself od ANY operating system
-> no matter how well hooked by using FDISK and doing a high level
-> format.
Hey JD... Are you the "James D. Brown" who used to post here 1-2 years
ago? Just curious.
tim
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 7957
To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 11/29/93 6:09p
Subj: Re: What ever happened to Refer: 10400
Read: NO Private: No
-> BTW, I've only been able to move two or three additional copies
-> of SoundWav v.1 - I don't know why (I like the disc). Perhaps
-> the specialized market doesn't know about it? How is it doing
-> everywhere else? Did you ever release the 2nd and 3rd volumes?
SoundWAV v.1 is chuggin' right along.... At the beginning things were
slow (uh, I didn't know how to market the product) but as time goes
on it just gets better & better - as I've learned these new distribution
channels. The good thing about SoundWAV is its long life and our
ability to license the product. Corel Corp. has licensed
(non-exclusive) SoundWAV for bundling with their products... Blue
Ribbon Soundworks uses it in their software. SoundWAV rules.
SoundWAV v.2 will be released in December - right after I get
NATURE GRAPHICS into distribution.... Shareware Studio 4 is also being
worked on. I'm not stoppin' <g>.
tim
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From: BOB BREED Number: 7958
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 11:50a
Subj: Living Books Problem Refer: NONE
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I'm having trouble with Broderbund's "Living Books." I have
"Just Grandma and Me" and "Arthur's Teacher Trouble." Both have
the same problem on my setup -- at certain times, they loose the
mouse cursor. (MC)
This happens at different times during the program, and isn't
always consistant. On Grandma tho, I have a few spots where I can
depend on the MC disappearing. One spot is on page two when I
click on the shovel near the sand bucket. The shovel moves the
sand, but then the MC doesn't come back. Another spot that always
fails is on page three when I click on the skunk throwing the
ball. He throws the ball, but the MC disappears.
The system isn't 'hung.' If I hit the arrow keys to turn the
page, the MC will come back on the new page. (Can go forward or
backward -- works the same.)
I'm using a 386DX40 with VLB Video. I use a boot disk to
configure my system for Windows/MPC, mainly taking away my ram
disk and not loading a cache since it's useless on CDR.
My CD Drive is a Toshiba 3401, and its tied to a PAS16 sound
card. (Actually a clone card called Winsound16, made by Sigma
Designs. Supposed to be an 'improved' PAS16.)
My config and autoexec as follows:
DEVICE=C:\BOBSYS\HIMEM.SYS
DEVICE=C:\BOBSYS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=A000-C7FF I=E000-EFFF
DOS=HIGH,UMB
FILES=40
BUFFERS=20
DEVICEHIGH=C:\BOBSYS\ANSI.SYS
DEVICEHIGH=C:\BOBSYS\MVSOUND.SYS D:3 Q:7 J:0 /S:1,220,1,5
DEVICEHIGH=C:\BOBSYS\TSLCDR.SYS /D:TSLCD
Lastdrive=G
Autoexec.bat
echo off
prompt $p$g
PATH=C:\WINSOUND;C:\;C:\DOS;C:\QDOS;C:\BOBSYS;C:\BAT;C:\WINDOWS;c:\tscsi
set comspec=c:\dos\command.com
SET QDOS=C:\QDOS
SET QLOG=C:\QDOS
LoadHigh MSCDEX /E /L:G /D:TSLCD /m:10
C:
WIN
As you can see, nothing too exciting here. (I exclude A000-
C7FF as my VLB Video card uses all this according to its manual.)
Using this same boot disk I can run all types of Windows
games, such as solitare, tetris etc. Never loose the MC when
doing that.
Anyone else have this lost MC problem with these programs? I
hate to think I'm the only one in the world with this happening.
Any help welcome.
... Illiterate? Me? Hah! I know who *BOTH* my parents are!
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From: STEPHEN BURNS Number: 7959
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 10:19a
Subj: Speed Refer: NONE
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Hello All, I am beginning to educate myself about CD ROM/Sound Card
packages. I have a question someone out there might be able to help me
with. I am tempted to buy a double speed CD (300 kbps) but I notice that
triple speed units have just hit the market. I am wondering, that with a
486/33 DX2 and a 1 meg SVGA card, whether or not the triple speed CD
would go faster than my machine could handle anyway. Is there a point
at which the CD would have to slow down and wait for the processor
and/or the video card to catch up??
Thanks, from the lower left hand corner of the country :)
Stephen in Pacific Beach :)
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From: DAVE WONG Number: 7960
To: JOE HALE Date: 11/23/93 11:27a
Subj: Mitsumi cd Refer: NONE
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the subject was someone was not able to read all the files on the disk, I
suggested(maybe I'm wrong) that the mitsumi could only read a certain amount of
megabyte, less than what nightowl 10 holds, which means some files could not be
access. Try accessing files on the top of the list like ASP then try to access
something in the bottom of the directory list like (whatever).
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7961
To: JOHN BIGBIE Date: 11/22/93 9:59p
Subj: ULTIMATE BBS IN SUMTER Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting John Bigbie to All dated 11-19-93 ***
> Just a stupid idea of mine but it would be kind of Cool if all the BBS's
> in Sumter joined and became 1 awesome BBS with alot of nodes. It would
> be nice if this wasn't the only BBS that you could talk on some people
> just want to have a pin-pal or just talk to who ever comes on I think
> if
... And wouldn't be even nicer if 45,000 SysOps didn't have to pay to have this
crap echoed through out the world?
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From: RUSTY ATKINS Number: 7962
To: TOM GUELKER Date: 11/23/93 6:33p
Subj: 100 Disc CD-ROM Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting Tom Guelker to Rusty Atkins dated 11-21-93 ***
> I am in no way affiliated with NSM Information Systems, and cannot
> guarantee the above specifications. I am relaying this information from
> a brochure I received at the 1992 Fall Comdex
>
> Tom Guelker
Thank-you VERY much!
-Rusty Atkins
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 7963
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/25/93 10:16a
Subj: QEMM Refer: NONE
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> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do
> caching for cd-roms?
No. QEMM is an extended memory controller, not a disk caching system.
> I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system
> to have two hard
> drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until
> I used QEMM
> instead of Smartdrive.
My system is running BOTH QEMM, for extended memory control, and SmartDrive,
for disk caching control. Just for reference, I am using QEMM 7.03, SmartDrive
5.0, and MS-DOS 6.20.
Larry
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From: MATT SCHULTZ Number: 7964
To: ROY FUNG Date: 11/24/93 10:37p
Subj: Re: Nec 74-1 Refer: NONE
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RF> Since you are in my immediate area, Tampa, would you mind if I borrowed
RF> the booklet and copied it?
Sure, no problem. It's more of a folder than a book, not really worth
a trip across the bay. I can run off a copy and Snail it to you. :-)
RF> When I turn on the computer, I get the following:
RF> Warning: No SCSI host adapters detected.
RF> No TSLCD functions in use.
RF> Driver aborting ...
RF> Then further down as the rest of the Autoexec runs:
RF> Device driver not found: 'NECCD'.
RF> No valid CDROM device drivers selected.
Since the driver can't seem to find the board, I would guess that
the DIP switch settings on the board don't agree with the command
line parameters on the device driver. You really need to get the
board config info to know how to set things up.
RF> I also tried the dip switch settings you have, which someone else also
RF> suggested, but no luck.
Any DIP switch on the drive would not matter until the driver is
loaded. I am pretty certain that your problem is confined to
configuring the host adapter.
RF> I haven't been able to try much since I have been going out to work
RF> pretty early and returning late. What host adapter are you using? I
RF> may just forget this adapter and get another if I know it will work.
I am using a GVP Impact Series II. That will probably not be of any
help to you since it is for an Amiga. I have a Mitsumi connected to
the PC, but it isn't a SCSI. I wouldn't give up on the board yet,
just keep calling NEC until you get through. Try calling a local
computer store that sells NEC.
RF> If you get the chance, give me a call at 681-9980 after 6.00pm.
RF> Thanks.
OK. Will not get a chance until Monday though.
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7965
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 1:19p
Subj: sound effects library Refer: NONE
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I have sound effects library on cd. This is selling for $19 or more. My price
is $10 + $3 P&H. If interested, reply or call.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7966
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 1:26p
Subj: CD player problems! Refer: NONE
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I have a problem with my CD ROM player. Seems I cannot get it to work with
audio CD's! I am not sure how, for I have lost my original docs that came with
it. Its a NEC 83 I think or maybee 73, whatever the internal one is. Its a
TRUE SCSI drive, hooked to a adaptec 1542B. Is there anything else I need to
do? I have tried programs, but nothing gets the sound to the speakers! It
seems to work, am I missing a cable or something? Oh yea, I have a sound
blaster pro2 that I am trying to get the sounds out of... guess that would
help.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7967
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 1:29p
Subj: Multimedia Audio Collection Refer: NONE
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I have the Multimedia Audio Collection for sale. One CD comes with the
following programs on it(usually on individual cd's):
Multimedia Sound studio
Sound Effects Library
World of Music Sampler
Music Mentor
Recording Session
Band in a Box
NotePlay
All on the one CD! My price on this is $25 + $3 for P&H(thats 2-day air).
Pre-payments prefered, but if you HAVE to go COD, you cover the above price
plus the COD fee.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 7968
To: ALL Date: 11/25/93 1:30p
Subj: Multimedia Presentation Pack Refer: NONE
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I have Multimedia Presentation Pack for sale. It combines 2 CD's into one.
It has both Macromedia Action! v2.5 and Macromedia ClipMedia v2.0 on it.
You get TONS of stuff, for under the price of a SINGLE cd. They normally sell
individually for over $25 each, my price for the package is $20 + $3 P&H(thats
2-day air to you)... price is for pre-payment only. If you HAVE to have COD,
you pick up that price also.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: ROY FUNG Number: 7969
To: CHET HART Date: 11/25/93 8:43a
Subj: Re: NEC 74-1 Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting CHET HART to ROY FUNG <=-
CH> Run the DOS 5 setup program again, it will load MSCDEX into the DOS
None of my Dos 5 disks has MSCDEX, perhaps because I have the Upgrade
version.
CH> I notice you didn't indicate the loading of MA13B.SYS
RF>This file is not in my CDMENU dir. nor on the NEC install disks.
RF>Should it be on the NEC disks?
CH> Yes it must be on the drivers disk as it is an integral part of the
CH> drivers system. There should be a file called INSTALL.EXE on the NEC
RF>Should there be a file "NECCD" somewhere?
CH> Very much so. The file NECCD must be in the directory created by the
RF> CH> for $3.40 to cover postage and copy costs.
CH> The offer stands. Just let me know.
CH> P.S. - here is a copy of my NEC "SCSI interface kit" disk. There are
CH> three subdirectories on the disk, but unless you wanted to use OS/2 or
CH> Windows NT you can ignore them.
Thanks for sticking with me on this. I seem to have an "older" version
of the NEC disks according to your files. There are no "MAxxx.sys" type
files on it.
Are you by any chance in the Melbourne area? My son has a soccer
tournament there this weekend. If you are within an hours drive
from where I will be and you do not mind updating my NEC disks, I'll
gladly drive out to you to get them.
I'll be at 407-723-4222 from Thursday night until sometime Sunday am.
Thanks again for the help.
... What makes the Teflon stick to the pan?
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From: SCOTT RENFRO Number: 7970
To: RUSTY ATKINS Date: 11/23/93 10:32p
Subj: cdrom/forsale (fido) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thanks for the phone #. I appreciate it.
Scott
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From: CLAUDIO ROGERIO Number: 7971
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 1:12p
Subj: Panasonic CR-563 !!! Refer: NONE
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Hi all!
I don't know if this is a news, but I heard that Panasonic has devoloped
a new CD-ROM called CR-563, above MPC2. And I want to kwon the differences
between that one and CR-562B.
[]'s Cláudio Rogério
... I call things as I see them; If I didn't see them, I make them up!
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 7972
To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 11/26/93 9:46a
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CZ>Gravis may decide to bundle the new MegaEm driver with the GUS since
CZ>it was just released.
THe new Megaem driver is available on BBS's, with Roland + SB and no
time limit.
Cheers
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From: ROB CONROY Number: 7973
To: GEORGE DASWANI Date: 11/25/93 6:30p
Subj: CR562B + SB16 Refer: NONE
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I run the CDMKE.SYS driver in DOS (just in my CONFIG.SYS file). I don't know
much about OS/2, so I couldn't definitely whether it would work.
As, for the address, it works OK at addresses 220h and 230h, but again I don't
know about 250h. (Don't know much do I ?).
Hope this is of use to you - though I doubt it.
Catch ya.
- Rob
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From: ROB CONROY Number: 7974
To: EVERYONE Date: 11/25/93 8:12p
Subj: CR562b + SB16 Refer: NONE
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Howdy everybody. I'm trying to find someone who sells (or knows of) a piece of
cable.
I've got a Panasonic CR562b CD-ROM drive and an SB16 sound card which I bought
separately from different retailers. I'm currently running the CD-ROM drive
from the sound card.
On both the drive and the card there is a small rectangular 4-pin connector
socket. I'm told that this is for an audio wire allowing you to play standard
audio CDs firectly through the sound card rather than using the headphone
socket on the front.
I've also been told that, had I bought the drive and the sound card as a
package deal, I would receive this wire as part of the package.
However, I've scoured the computing stores here in Adelaide (hardly the
zenithal city for computer supplies, I know) but I haven't found _one_ single
store which sells this wire. They all claim knowledge of it's existence, but
say it is not a stock item.
Does anybody know of a source (anywhere in Australia) supplying this type of
cable. If so, could you please drop me a message. It would be much
appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
- Rob
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From: SON GOKOU Number: 7975
To: RICK NAY Date: 11/21/93 9:07a
Subj: 7TH GUEST Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thanks for replying my message!
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From: SADIN NURKIC Number: 7976
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/23/93 2:55p
Subj: Hitachi CD-Roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thanks for the info, that's basicly what I wanted to know,
Is it Double-Speed or Not, because I bought it for $50 and it would have been a
bigger bargain if it was D-S.
thanks again,
sadin
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From: TONY MICHAEL Number: 7977
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 6:49a
Subj: connector Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All,
I've purchased a Nec CDR 84-1, and I'm having difficulty finding a connector
from the NEC to my Sound Galaxy NX Pro. This is the Line out slot on the new to
the line in slot of the Sound card. Can anyone help me here, where can I find a
suitable connector and what does this connection do ?
regards
tmch
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From: HARRY MARAGOS Number: 7978
To: ALL Date: 11/26/93 3:37p
Subj: dead hard disks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone interested in 2 <problem> HDs for sale
* a Quantum 80 Mb and
* a Klock 105 Mb
I have no idea what is wrong with the Quantum, the light goes on and
it whirls but CMOS gives a Hd Controller Error
The other has about 180 k worth of bad sectors.
Make an reasonable offer if anyone is interested?
Leave a message or ring (02) 560-2150.
cya
... A .45 beats a royal flush EVERY TIME
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From: CALVIN CHAN Number: 7979
To: JOHN DAWSON Date: 11/28/93 11:29a
Subj: Mts Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
Just to tell you that MTS dosen't wrok. When I pressed E form the file
menu. The line "Engaging external ...." appeared and then after a while, it
kick me back to the file menu.
Please check... Thanks...
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From: STEVEN KIRKBY Number: 7980
To: ALL Date: 11/23/93 12:38a
Subj: cd-roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hiya All!
hi all was wondering what cd e
Cya,
Steven..
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From: STEVEN KIRKBY Number: 7981
To: ALL Date: 11/24/93 8:56a
Subj: toolworks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hiya All!
i was wondering i am about to bye a CD-ROM kit and the deal includes
toolworks multimedia encyclopaedia i have only seen Micro Soft bookself and do
not know what one to get please tell me the diff someone vvvery important asap
please what one is better
Cya,
Steven..
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From: JASON WILLIAMS Number: 7982
To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 11/21/93 1:31p
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I don't recommend the daughterboard unless you're doing professional
> sampling. It's capabilities exceed that of CD-Quality. It sells for
> around $200 in itself.
Has it actually been released yet?
-+-
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From: TOM BULUM Number: 7983
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/26/93 9:42a
Subj: Re: Cd rom info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Rowan Evans was heard mumbling to Zak Sherwood about Re: Cd rom info<=-
RE> Hi Zak!
RE>
RE> On 11-17-93 Zak Sherwood wrote to Rowan Evans...
ZS> Rowan, I use a SB16ASP + the 300k Panasonic CDROM, and when I run
ZS> the Seventh Guest, I get this awful clicking sound whenever a long
ZS> speech bit starts - do you have such problems... it's not just with
ZS> T7G either, but with Mad Dog McCree, and probably other games using
ZS> digitized sounds...
RE> I haven't run Mad Dog McCree, but I do get what I consider to be
RE> minor distortion of the digitised talking at times in T7G.... And
RE> yes, it does sound like something clicking in the background!
RE>
RE> However, digitised vice on Return to Zork is a s cleaar as a bell!
RE>
RE> Someone suggested that it was the volume settings for the SB16 that
RE> caused the problem (because the digitised voice is so quiet, you
RE> have to boost the volume to blazes to hear it at all!).....
RE>
Actually Rowan,
I had the same problem with Day of the Tentacle. The two male voices
sounded OK, but the girls voice was clicking evermore. I'm not too sure if it's
the way it was recorded or the playback. I've a 562b on a SBPro.
Tom.
... Brought to you by the letters O & S and by the number 2.
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From: JEFFREY YOUNG Number: 7984
To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 11/26/93 8:24p
Subj: Gus or Pas16? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CZ><CZ>--- Maximus/2 2.01wb
CZ><CZ> * Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333)
CZ> CC> Thanks very much for the suggestion. I REALLY think the
CZ> CC> GUS is a great card. Not because it is cheaper than the
CZ> CC> PAS16, but the fact that it can emulates the MT-32. I
CZ> CC> strongly agree with what you said! Thanks!
CZ>Emulation of the MT-32 is pratically flawless on the GUS, and now the new
CZ>MegaEm incorporates the SB FX along with it! This places
CZ>the GUS far ahead of its competitors like the PAS16 and the
CZ>SB16.
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Just how flawless is it? I know that with the MT-32 synth. you can
program the tones so that the sound varies with say note velocity. For
example you can control the time variant filter envelope "hight" with
note velocity. i.e. the larger the note vel. value the "brighter" the
sound. Can the GUS driver do this?
___
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7985
To: BILL ENGLISH Date: 11/27/93 8:05a
Subj: Toshiba/Trantor Drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Gidday Bill !
BE> Thanks Barry, But do you have any Idea where I can freq
BE> these or DL?.. I am in JAPAN. I cannot call around
BE> just looking for it.
Weeeeeellll, to be honest the closest place I know you can freq them is here...
which probably is a bit far :)
Try contacting Media Vision - that's where they came from in the first place.
Surely they have an office or a BBS in Japan ?
cheers - Bazza
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7986
To: RICK BAUER Date: 11/27/93 8:48a
Subj: Stepup 6.2 info Refer: NONE
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Gidday rick,
On Nov 22 10:10 93, rick bauer of 1:14/606 wrote:
rb> YES it is ILLEGAL! anyone who has downloaded it from
rb> Microsoft can tell you, it clearly states you may not post
rb> it to any bbs or online service. and you must fill out a
On the contrary - It doesn't "clearly" state that anywhere.
Even the file description on the MS BBS made no mention.
To make matters worse the file is self-extracting, so you cant easily peek in
it to see if there is such a notice.
If MS wanted to place some restrictions on how 6.2 should be distributed, they
could easily have introduced some sort of barricade on their BBS so you had to
enter a registration number before you could download it.
If they cant look after themselves, I sure as hell aint going to do it for them
:-)
- Bazza -
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From: BARRY RYDER Number: 7987
To: GERARD KONNING Date: 11/27/93 8:54a
Subj: Amiga cd-32 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Gidday Gerard,
On Nov 18 14:41 93, Gerard Konning of 2:2801/213 wrote:
GK> Has anybody experienced the allmighty power of the Amiga
GK> CD-32 player yet? I sure would like to know because it's
GK> fairly new and I don't want my good money go to waste...
Save your money for the 3DO
It makes the CD32 look like a toy :)
- Bazza -
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From: MARCUS LEE Number: 7988
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 11/26/93 12:22a
Subj: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DC> > Well I'm dying ;-) to get the game... Whats it like..
DC> > what sound cards
DC> > does it support, what are the min hardware
DC> > requirements?
DC>i will have the game in stock within 3 weeks if your interested.
Well I'm inerested... I'm already on another waiting list for the game
which I think may be getting it sooner...
But anyway, how much?
Regards.
___
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From: JOHN KELLY Number: 7989
To: DAVE WONG Date: 11/23/93 2:10p
Subj: Dracula Unleashed CD-Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On Nov 12 12:15 93, Dave Wong of 1:343/15 wrote:
DW> SAY, EGGHEAD SOFTWARE SELL DRACULA UNLEASED FOR $49.00
Thanks Dave..
Unfortunately since I cut up all my credit cards, ordering via plastic card is
now out of the question..
Are there any Australian based CD-ROM suppliers that can supply this title ??
Regards,
John.
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From: POE LIM Number: 7990
To: BILL ENGLISH Date: 11/28/93 9:11p
Subj: Toshiba/Trantor Drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Bill,
On Nov 21 09:00 in a msg to Barry Ryder, Bill English of 6:731/16 wrote:
BR>> To use it, throw the file TMV1SCSI.ADD on the second install
BR>> floppy and edit the config.sys on that floppy to add a line that
BR>> reads: BASEDEV=TMV1SCSI.ADD
BE> Thanks Barry, But do you have any Idea where I can freq these or
BE> DL?.. I am in JAPAN. I cannot call around just looking for it.
TMV1SCSI.ZIP, 54K, at v32b here if you can't find it closer. You're welcomed to
FReq (I see you're nodelisted).
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7991
To: CHRIS PATTEN Date: 11/28/93 9:18p
Subj: Panasonic / Sound Blaster Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hello Chris,
On Nov 25 23:22 in a msg to All, Chris Patten of 3:714/906 wrote:
CP> I have a sound blaster V2 and a Panasonic 521b Cd-Rom with AT
CP> interface.
There should be a little connector you can plug into the back of the Panasonic,
and onto the CD in on the SB Pro; I'm not sure the normal SB has it.
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7992
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/28/93 9:26p
Subj: Re: IN OZ WHAT CD ROM 2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Rowan,
On Nov 25 19:58 in a msg to Shayne Harmsen, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote:
SH>> compliant) is well over $700...When you compare that to the
SH>> Panasonic double speed drive for around $400 (with the interface
SH>> card) it seems almost absurd to pay at _LEAST_ $300-500 more for
SH>> a double speed CDROM drive in SCSI...
RE> Mfrs seem to believe that SCSI and double speed = "BUSINESS" and
RE> charge accordingly....
Don't forget the speed and transfer rate difference, and the driver
independence (ie you only have to write *one* SCSI-2 driver for all those CD
ROM drives, instead of one for each drive). :)
This is a pretty pointless comparison though, as you should only buy what you
need, and not everyone needs the compatibility (umm.... was that some question
about installing OS/2 2.1 off the CD.... that's what compatibility is about,
instead of having to wait for drivers, and the hassle of fiddling). :)
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7993
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/28/93 9:32p
Subj: NEC's new 3X's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Rowan,
On Nov 16 19:23 in a msg to Poe Lim, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote:
RE> Thing is, if the PAS 16 SCSI and 1540B were similar in earlier
RE> testing with other drives, why would this change with a new type
RE> of drive??
Perhaps the other drives took it to just short of the limit of capability of
the PAS16, and the 3X just stepped over that line?
RE> I also passed all info back to the rep and asked him to
RE> confirm/deny the validity of my tests with his technical
RE> people.... Its now a fortnight and I've heard nothing......
The old keep quiet and perhaps they'll forget and buy it anyway trick. :)
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7994
To: ROWAN EVANS Date: 11/28/93 9:34p
Subj: Panasonic Double Speed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Rowan,
On Nov 16 19:28 in a msg to Poe Lim, Rowan Evans of 3:711/413 wrote:
RE> Hmm... haven't had any problems with any of the CR56xs I have
RE> access to... Maybe its OS/2??? <GRIN>
No, it's the drive. Tested it with another setup under DOS which ran the 563
fine, then switchd to the 562, and it couldn't find the drive. In the mean
time, I'm using EZSCSI to run the 3401 under DOS; very nice program and extra
features (has PhotoCD reader as well).
RE> original C/L driver set (CR562.ZIP) here. Also SBCD411.ZIP is the
RE> updated driver....
Thanks; have someone who just picked up one of the kits, so saves STD costs.
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7995
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/28/93 9:39p
Subj: SB16ASP cdrom scsi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Marcus,
On Nov 18 19:50 in a msg to Poe Lim, Marcus Lee of 3:640/203 wrote:
ML> PAS16. Not only is it a SCSI2 interface, but its by Adaptec-I think
ML> thats what i saw on the box. Probably a 1540...
Probably not. :) The 1540 cost almost that much *lone*; it's possibly the 142x
setup (or was perhaps the 1411 [not sure on that number]), w/o the BIOS.
ML> If I was going to get a soundcard right now, I would get the
ML> SB16ASP (this scsi2 version) and the Wave Blaster add on.
Perhaps; I hear different reports from different people. Me? I'd wait for Jan
or Feb 94. :)
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7996
To: LAURENCE HILL Date: 11/28/93 9:42p
Subj: Panasonic Double Speed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Laurence,
On Nov 20 00:26 in a msg to Poe Lim, Laurence Hill of 3:635/550 wrote:
LH> Are You using the CDMKE41.SYS driver ??
Yes; it turns out to be hardware.
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 7997
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 11/28/93 9:42p
Subj: NEC's new 3X's Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hello Jason,
On Nov 16 17:11 in a msg to Poe Lim, Jason Williams of 3:640/830.2@fidonet
wrote:
JW> Sorry if this isn't what you were talking about, but is this that
JW> 450k per second drive - the cdr1000 or whatever it was? I saw
The 500/600. Your pricing is about right, from the price list I've just
received (I think it was something like A$60 more ex tax).
Cheers,
Poe
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7998
To: STEWART ROTHMAN Date: 11/28/93 8:43p
Subj: Cd Drive & Card Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-23-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Stewart
Rothman said to Laurence Hill:-
SR> >LH> Give CPU Computers a ring in Bendigo.. I Know He has some
SR> >LH> 150kB Mitsubish drive there.
SR>
SR>Thanx, but where is Bendigo, and what's CPU's phone number????
Bendigo is in Victoria, Australia, about as far away as you can get from
Alaska! Ahh, the joys of Fidonet!
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 7999
To: DENNI FEAGINS Date: 11/28/93 8:43p
Subj: Re: Cd Rom Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-25-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Denni Feagins
said to Chet Hart:-
DF>Guys, guys, this is the CD-ROM echo, not the Street Brawl echo!
Why then do you refer to Windows as Windoze? Everybody knows by
now that Windows performs extremely effectively on a fast machine.
Anyone who still thinks that Windows is too slow is wrongly
blaming the software for the shortcomings of their hardware.
Would you blame 7th Guest because your CGA monitor can't handle it?
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 8000
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 11/28/93 8:43p
Subj: Night Owl Virus Update Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-09-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Joe Rinehart
said to All:-
JR>THIS IS A MORE DETAILED UPDATE TO MY ORIGINAL POST.
JR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CONFIG.SYS NIGHT OWL 10 DEALER RECALL!!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
JR>> This notice only affects those who purchased this release from
JR>>Joe Rinehart of config.sys, Inc.
(much omitted)
Thanks Joe, for a dispassionate, clearly objective statement of
the facts regarding Night Owl 10's virii. Hopefully people
will get the message that nobody is immune from those bastards
out there writing virii, and that publishers of new shareware
cdroms should greatly increase their checking processes. I am
surprised to see so many publishers taking a "holier than
thou" stance, as surely they must also secretly dread the sort
of sophisticated imbedding of a virus as you have described in
your post.
My guess is that shareware cd prices will rise a bit to cover
the extra effort publishers will (or should!) put in to tracking
virii.
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 8001
To: RONALD LEON Date: 11/28/93 8:43p
Subj: Persistence Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-24-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Ronald Leon
said to Tony Stott:-
RL>Tony Stott beamed onto the Enterprise and said:
RL>
RL>TS>it is the TRANSFER RATE that people want, and the 2x, 3x and 4x
RL>TS>drives deliver. Better to check your facts before (wrongly)
RL>TS>correcting people in an international echo :)
RL>
RL>I wasn't "wrongly correcting" anyone. I was telling him what
RL>I thought the double speed drives were. Besides, there are some
RL>here that think YOU are wrong.
That's because people like you post messages even if you don't
know the facts. The facts prove that you WERE "wrongly correcting"
someone. How do I know the truth? I have PERSONALLY MEASURED
throughput on my NEC 73M double speed drive. You can collect
the biggest crowd of other people who don't know the fact
that double speed means double transfer rate (or maybe even some
people who swear that the earth is flat), but it still
won't change your position of ignorance on this issue.
Better to quietly accept that you were wrong rather than dig
yourself a deeper hole. I don't mean to personally flame you, but
can't you see that people posting their theories as if they were
proven facts can hopelessly confuse anyone reading this echo
trying to learn something?
If you want to continue this thread, please feel free, but only
after you have read the specifications on at least 2 double speed
drives, especially the section about transfer rates. I will
accept a lack of reply as your dignified apology <g>
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 8002
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/28/93 8:43p
Subj: Cd Player Problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 11-25-93, in a colourful display of the English language, Ed Duchek
said to All:-
ED>I have a problem with my CD ROM player. Seems I cannot get it to work
ED>with audio CD's! I am not sure how, for I have lost my original docs
ED>that came with it. Its a NEC 83 I think or maybee 73, whatever the
ED>internal one is. Its a TRUE SCSI drive, hooked to a adaptec 1542B. I
ED>there anything else I need to do? I have tried programs, but nothing
ED>gets the sound to the speakers! It seems to work, am I missing a cabl
ED>or something? Oh yea, I have a sound blaster pro2 that I am trying to
ED>get the sounds out of... guess that would help.
Coupla questions...
1. Do you hear the audio from CDs through the built-in headphone
jack?
2. Have you got a cable from the line-outs on the NEC to the
cdaudio-in "bathtub" on the SBPro? If not, you won't hear any
udio from the CD through the SBPro. This cable doesn't come
standard with either the SBPro or the NEC, but can be bought
(I think) from Boris & others who frequent this echo. You can
also build your own if you have a few hours to spare and good
eyesight (lucky I liked labradors eh?)!
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From: EDDIE PHILLIPS Number: 8003
To: RICK POTTS Date: 11/29/93 1:24a
Subj: Re: Encarta '93 for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Rick Potts to Eddie Phillips <=-
EP>I have Microsoft's Encarta encyclopedia CD for sale. This CD is
EP>chock full of articles, pictures and sound. It requires Windows to
EP>run and a sound card for the sound. I am asking $110 delivered....if
EP>interested, please e-mail me here or call my number in the
EP>tagline....thanks !!
RP> The 1994 version's available at Egghead and lots of other places for
RP> $79, so you might not get a lot of responses....<g>
That price is only good until the end of the year....after that, you're
looking at $200+ again <sigh> So, better buy now while you can as my $110
price is gonna start lookin' REAL good later <g>
RP> Your name's familiar...Did you used to be a regular in one of the
RP> Northgate Computer forums on Prodigy or Compuserve?
Yup, I answered a LOT of questions about NG stuff as I had bought one and
really loved it....of course, the only thing I have left of that $2700
386/20 NG is the NEC 3D monitor <g>
... Why look at the docs? The nurses look much better to me
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From: GRAHAM GELBERG Number: 8004
To: JOSEPH YOON Date: 11/28/93 9:15p
Subj: The Right cd-rom drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INTERNAL MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVE-
> MODEL FX001D
> Well that is all I can tell you right now. By the way
> I got that cd-rom drive with a 16-bit interface card, software
> and more for only $259! So look around very carefully for
> it because it is a very good deal, if you are looking for a
> cd-rom drive.
Joseph, Thanks for the info. I have been considering the FX001D, though I
believe it has an AT-IDE interface (I would prefer a SCSI interface). Glad to
know that you are happy with yours. The specs are impressive for a drive of
that price. I don't want to upset you, but out here on the left coast, you can
buy the FX100D with the interface for under $200.00 (brand spanking new) now at
the computer shows (swapmeets).
Graham
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From: MARK GUTT Number: 8005
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 9:28a
Subj: cd rom software for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EcoQuest I (CD ROM version): runs in Windows or DOS ............... $20
*all speech, very nice graphics....(includes the reg. card)
(suggests age 12 & over, but the younger children really
enjoy it as well!)
Software Toolworks MultiMedia Encyclopedia CD ROM (93 edition?).... $25
(Windows version.....still in the shrinkwrap)
All are in perfect condition,including docs. You pay the shipping
costs.
If interested, leave me a note or I can be reached at:
(414) 734-4090, ask for Mark.
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* Origin: Back Alley BBS(414)722-4774 9600 Chris (1:139/695)
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From: MARK GUTT Number: 8006
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 10:48a
Subj: cd rom software for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EcoQuest I (CD ROM version): runs in Windows or DOS ............... $20
*all speech, very nice graphics....(includes the reg. card)
(suggests age 12 & over, but the younger children really
enjoy it as well!)
Software Toolworks MultiMedia Encyclopedia CD ROM (93 edition?).... $25
(Windows version.....still in the shrinkwrap)
All are in perfect condition,including docs. You pay the shipping costs.
If interested, leave me a note or I can be reached at:
(414) 734-4090, ask for Mark.
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* Origin: Mr. Homies' Neighborhood BBS--14.4k v.32bis! (1:139/645)
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From: BRUCE WEBSTER Number: 8007
To: KRYZ HAISLIP Date: 11/27/93 8:08p
Subj: SoundBlaster Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Well, it's still an 8-bit card, but it is stereo. It has a lot more
software than the standard Blaster, and also has the cd-rom connector (which is
specific to the panasonic, creative labs and a few others; it will NOT work
with just any drive. It will, however, work with most). I have the box, manual
and all the software, as well as trhe newest(?) drivers; they change drivers
like their underwear it seems... Well, actually that's not really a correct
statement. They've been having a few problems with the 16-bit cards. It comes
with Wave Studio (for windows wav files), jukebox, Mosaic (a game), mixer,
SoundOle' (for windows OLE), and something else... Anyway, the price I
originally wanted was 100, and everyone acted as though I was inhaling a little
too much glue. Now I'm asking for $75.00, which is approximately half of what I
paid for it. No biggie; things happen. Anyway, think it over and get back to
me; I don't check the board too much myself, either. Let me know if this is
reasonable. I am willing to work with you if need be.
TTYL,
Bruce....
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From: KRYZ HAISLIP Number: 8008
To: BRUCE WEBSTER Date: 11/28/93 9:46p
Subj: SoundBlaster Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Bruce I am interested in it please give me a little while to come up with some
money. Things are just squeaking by right now with my budget. I'll let you
know as soon as possible.
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* Origin: Sat's BBS * 909-338-3971 * PP 14.4 * (1:207/229.1)
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From: GREG BRISTOW Number: 8009
To: RZ Date: 11/28/93 10:33p
Subj: B00000000000000 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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From: GREG BRISTOW Number: 8010
To: RZ Date: 11/28/93 10:37p
Subj: B00000000000000 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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From: SEAN MANN Number: 8011
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 10:42p
Subj: CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Could somebody tell me what the best internal CD-ROM drive is and how much it
usually costs, and where to order or buy one at.
Thank You,
S.Mann
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 8012
To: MIKAEL WINTERKVIST Date: 11/28/93 7:18a
Subj: Re: Pioneer 6pack Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Mikael Winterkvist to David Silver <=-
MW> I have the DRM 610 installed on my server (Novell 3.11) and so far
MW> everything has worked just fine. I am using Ezycom 1.02 as my
MW> BBS-program and it has a special CD-driver to transfer files wich
MW> copies the files to the Hd before starting to transmitt them. No
MW> problems at all.
Thanks - appreciate the insights.
MW> I recomend that you Corel SCSI Pro as drivers - that's what I am using
MW> and they work really well.
How about the drivers that come with the machine? Are they usable on my
1542B card?
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 8013
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 11/28/93 7:19a
Subj: Re: Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Joe Rinehart to David Silver <=-
JR> I tried to send a copy but you weren't in the nodelist at that
JR> address, so I mailed one.
Thanks - I'll be looking forward to reading it.
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 8014
To: MAX BERTRAND Date: 11/28/93 7:27a
Subj: Re: CD-Rom Volume Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Max Bertrand to All <=-
MB> Is there a DOS command or something in the software to make the volume
MB> much louder than whats coming through the speakers now or am I getting
MB> as much as a CD-Rom music player will give me?
Most speakers hooked to a sound card have a choice of taking advantage of
it's internal 4 watt amplifier (VERY little power/volume), or putting
batteries in the speakers themselves (if so equipped). You will get
much better response by doing the latter.
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 8015
To: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Date: 11/28/93 7:57a
Subj: Re: QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting David Christensen to All <=-
DC> Does anybody know if QEMM has the ability to do caching for cd-roms?
DC> I would use Smartdrive, but it doesn't like my system to have two hard
DC> drives. I couldn't get both hard drives to work until I used QEMM
DC> instead of Smartdrive.
QEMM is a memory manager - not a disk caching program of any kind - and
won't cache any disks for you.
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From: GEORGE DASWANI Number: 8016
To: MARCUS LEE Date: 11/29/93 12:03a
Subj: Rtz Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> Whoa, hold everything. Could you give me more info on this. This Reel
-> version, I presume it can't be played on normal machines? Its only fo
-> Magic equiped machines? Or can it be played on normal machines and wi
-> take advantage of Reel magic if installed?
->
-> Tell me more of the card, and the difference in quality.
-> Are you familiar with Dragons Lair by Epicentre Interactive? It has s
-> similiar. I was wondering if it used the same card. Probbably too goo
-> true (to have them standardising on the one card, I mean.
Yep the Dragons Lair game is the one for the Reel Magic Card. Well it
was more like watching a movie that playing a game. Slowdowns were
non-existent. The card is a video card that has a VGA connector (It has
a vga connector on the back) so I assume it's a VGA card. It also has a
VESA pass-through connector (Which might mean that you don't have to
dump your video card). It can show 32,000 colors running at 30 fps,
FULL SCREEN. Now that's hard to do. Return to Zork that played on it
was only for the Reel Magic Card, meaning that it will not play on your
normal cd (Must be decompressed by the card, everything is mpeg
compressed so there's no use to play em). I did not get to see the
Dragons Lair but they were advertising it. But Return to Zork was
awesome. Now if only they release an MPEG Seventh Guest. The card also
has a built in 16-bit sound card. Sound Blaster compatible and I think
a SCSI port. (I'm not sure about SCSI but it has a CD-ROM connector of
some kind). Later.
George
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* Origin: Prime Connection - (909)274-9637 USR/DS (1:207/225)
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From: RICK SHOAF Number: 8017
To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 11/28/93 11:46p
Subj: Cream Crop II Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TB>SF> The shell works quite well though it is not up to the
TB>SF> sophistication of Night Owl,
TB> I'll have to take a look at Night Owl's view and retrieval
TB> program. BTW I wrote the one on Cream myself with no help
TB> except for using the OPRO library. It was fun! Getting it to
TB> highlight ONLY the file names and skipping the extended
TB> descriptions only took me about 1 week to figure out. <grin>
TB>SF> The shell will select multiple
TB>SF> archives, copy or uncompress them to a selectable target
TB>SF> drive and directory. As far as I know, you cannot run
TB>SF> unzipped programs from within the shell, which is a huge
TB>SF> minus as far as I'm comcerned.
I myself thought that the shell was rather plain, but then again, I like
to run things with the minimum of bells & whistles. Do you really need a
DOS Shell to do a test install? Could exiting the shell and installing
the program, then re-entering "cream" be all that hard? Remember this is
a BBS ready disk, to install each program from the shell and then run it
would be great for an "end user" disk, but more than what you need from
a BBS ready disk and just how many batch files would you be willing to
write?
I think this is a far higher quality disk than that of NightOwl or
Phoenix (aren't they the same disk anyways). It's obvious that this is a
disk that people will be reaching for in the years to come (as long as
you keep putting them out that is).
Keep up the good work...
Rick
___
X OLX 2.1 X Everyone is entitled to my opinion.
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From: RONALD LEON Number: 8018
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 11/29/93 11:46a
Subj: ***FREE Catalog Offer*** Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
A life form named JOE beamed aboard the Enterprise and said:
> CD-ROM DRIVE OWNERS, or even if you don't own one, we have them....
JR> Ask for a copy of our CDLIST! If you'd like a printed copy, send you
JR>mailing information to us. We don't mark-up shipping like other dealers
P.O. Box 82221
Tampa, FL 33682
Thanks
* WaveRdr 1.0 [NR] * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COP
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* Origin: Mr. Bills Place BBS! ** Tampa, FL ** (813) 920-2193 (1:3603/170)
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From: TOM ARRUDA Number: 8019
To: WALTER CHISENSKI Date: 11/29/93 8:07a
Subj: TROUBLE-REBEL ASSAULT CD- Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
WC> Has ANYONE been having trouble with Rebel Assault (Star Wars) by
WC>Arts locking up on them?? I'm running a 486SX/25Mhz.
WC>instruction manual for this game REALLY SUCKS bad, this is about the W
WC>docs I've seen on a game... Well let me know, thanks---
Walt, I had the same problem with Rebel Assault. You need to call the
Lucas Arts BBS at 1-415-257-3070 and download REBFIX.ZIP this will solve
your problem (except it won't change the fact that the manual does indeed
suck!) Good Luck TEA
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From: JOHN BIGBIE Number: 8020
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/28/93 1:33p
Subj: Lesuire Suit Larry 5 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Sorry dude I got the wrong guy I was trying to get the other one but hey
it was worth a try I guess we both had the same idea I just got mixed up
later...........JOhn
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From: JOHN BIGBIE Number: 8021
To: RUSTY ATKINS Date: 11/28/93 1:39p
Subj: ULTIMATE BBS IN SUMTER Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hey it was just a wild idea don't blow up on 13 year old who has alot of
ideas...........John
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From: MICHAEL MURPHY Number: 8022
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 11/28/93 9:56p
Subj: CD player problems! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (27 Nov 93) Ed Duchek wrote to Michael Murphy...
ED> Michael,
ED>
ED> Hmmm, interesting. I didn't connect the wire, for I never got one. I
ED> did a straight connect to the SCSI chain.. and the sound card is just
ED> plugged in. I get wav files great thru windows, and sound
ED> otherwise... just the problem when I try to play an audio CD thru the
ED> drive. I have tried the windows program, and a 2nd party one.....
ED> any other ideas?
ED>
Hmm... well... my CD was installed when I bought it. The way I know about
that little wire, is because I listen to a guy tell another guy about how to
install a CD drive. I do know, though, that you should have a wire running
from the corner of the CD to the sound card. It's a little wire fitting two
prongs. I will call this BBS that I'm a member on and ask the guys there.
They are all "professionals". That is what the BBS is for... helping each
other with problems. I should have an answer to you in a couple of days.
It's good to know that you are getting sound though. But I'm pretty sure
about that wire... lemme call and find out.
So, until then....
Michael
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From: CORTEZ THOMAS Number: 8023
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 5:19a
Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM CRMC/SBPRO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Have you had problems hooking your audio out from your Mitsumi CD-ROM to
your Soundblaster Pro when I tried connecting the output from the CD to
the CD-IN on the sound card I could not get it to work...NOT form the
outside of the sound card but from the inside that has the four pin
connector or audio-in upon closer inspection of the Soundblaster Pro and
the CD-ROM manuals I found that the pin configs were exactly the
opposite CD ROM pin 1 R/CHANNEL 2 GND 3 L/CHANNEL 4 GND
SB PRO 1 GND 2 L/CHANNEL 3 GND 4 R/CHANNEL I took a razor
blade shaved of the areas on the connector that allowed it to go in only
one way and plugged it in to the soudblaster and now when i run software
that allows you to control the cd volume IT WORKS ! and when using
SB/PRO software instead of using line in it uses cd in this will allow
you to use your line in for something else tape player etc...
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From: CORTEZ THOMAS Number: 8024
To: TREY CAUSEY Date: 11/29/93 5:37a
Subj: Question. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
yes they will the cd rom comes with its own card and you connect them
ethier internally or external if you want to play MUSIC otherwise its
the software that detects the soundblaster and allows the sound to be
produced
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 8025
To: DAVE WONG Date: 11/29/93 12:16p
Subj: Mitsumi cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> sorry to butt in but i think your problem is that the mitsumi drive c
-> read about 530MB while nightowl contains about 580mb. Mitsumi cannot
-> those outer edge files.
->
->
-> --- Maximus 2.01wb
-> * Origin: Sea East PC Exchange (1:343/15)
Humm, thats strange cause I have 3 mitsumi drives from 1991 to 1993
models and they all can read 630 meg worth, they handle 600 with no
problems on my end.
The Police Station BBS <615-865-4030>
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From: MATT TALAGA Number: 8026
To: MARLIN ROWLEY Date: 11/26/93 10:20p
Subj: CD & Sound Card Info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MR>I would recommend any of the following: SB16 Multimedia Kit, or the
MR>ProAudio Spectrum Kit, or if you want, you can just buy your favorite
MR>sound card and purchase a good CD-ROM drive (make sure it has a SCSI
MR>interface, though).
Thanks for the info, it will be quite helpful.
Matt Talaga
* OLX 2.1 * DOS never says "EXCELLENT command or filename"...
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 8027
To: GREG MUNDA Date: 11/29/93 2:31a
Subj: Re: Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>> I presume that past customers will be mailed one????
That all depends on how past they are Greg...grin !!
Boris Osadciw
... Silver Xpress!...... Now 100% QWK Compatible! More bang for your bucks!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 8028
To: ANDREW DONARUMO Date: 11/29/93 2:31a
Subj: Re: How much a good CD-ROM costs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>> How much DOES a good CD-ROM,fast, cost? I am interested in
>> purchasing one for under $500 .. HELP ME!
>> Thanx to ya all
Give us a call Andrew at 216-225-3263 and I'am sure we can help you out
as we have several drives that would fit the above price.
Hope this helps...
Boris Osadciw
... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 8029
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 2:31a
Subj: Bundles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~[ S P E C I A L B U N D L E S ]~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1. Software Vault Gold 2. Night Owl 10. 3. Shareware Online 2
Software Vault Games Night Owl Games Gameware
Software Vault Windows Night Owl Graphics Soundware
Price - $49.00 Price - $65.00 Price - $49.00
4. Hobbes OS/2 'NOV' 5. Tech Arsenal 6. Pier 3
Window Users Arch TechnoTool Cream Of The Crop II
Price - $30.00 Price - $30.00 Price - $45.00
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUE 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Every Silver lining has a clone around it.
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 8030
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 2:31a
Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
C R E A M O F T H E C R O P I I
OVER 654 MEGS New Shareware 4987 Files Dated '93' Dup Checked
Virus Checked Files.BBS Support Multi Line Discription
Mouse Support Menu 14Megs Prog Code Plus MORE !!!
Only 200 prog Older Than April '93' - 10% Dup to NO10, Pier3, Software Gold
PRICE - $25.
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Press F1 to Reboot
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 8031
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 2:31a
Subj: Pier 3 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
************************* P I E R 3 ******************************
New Shareware CD from "The Pier Exchange
600 + Megs Of The Latest Shareware Programs
PRICE - $25.00
ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6130
************************************************************************
Boris Osadciw
... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same!
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From: STAN HUNTTING Number: 8032
To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 11/28/93 8:35p
Subj: BEST PRICES AROUND! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Quoting CHRIS CONKLIN:
CC>Post or Call for a catalog
Thank you, I would like to see your catalog. If print form is easier,
send it to:
Stan Huntting
4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
Or, FAX to 303 444 2314
Thanks
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From: STAN HUNTTING Number: 8033
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 11/29/93 2:50a
Subj: Re: ***FREE CATALOG OFFER*** Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Quoting JOE RINEHART:
JR> Ask for a copy of our CDLIST!
Please!
If it's easier to send a printed copy, please send it to:
Stan Huntting
4655 Pleasant Ridge Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
or, Fax: 303 444 2314
Thanks...
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From: MICHAEL KONOR Number: 8034
To: RYAN LUCAS Date: 11/29/93 5:58a
Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> MK> Toshiba XM-3201B SCSI CDROM For Sale
>
> MK> 156k transfer rate, 320ms access, 30 day guarantee, refurbished
> MK> unit, newest eprom installed, caddy and Toshiba Manual included.
>
>Hmmm, I am running a BBS and want know if this CD is good to use.
>Can it also play normal CD's? Not that I want it to, but would be
>nice to say that I can. I don't care about internal or external
>since I have tower and enough room to fit it. (I hope)
Yes, it contains audio headphone jack in the front and L-R-Grd connector in
the rear for expansion. I use these same drives on my bbs without trouble.
>Also since I am new to CD hardware I want to know if on day 31 if it
>will break down. I beleive that the CD-ROM will be going non-stop,
>more or less. I would like your honesty on this subject matter.
>Thanks alot. You can call my BBS at 224-8859 and leave me mail and
>that way I can talk to you direct. I will have cash on Dec 2 so let
>me know.
I'm always willing to work with anyone. Give me a call and we can set up a
deal.
>Also it is just $185. straight up no tax right?
plus shipping and cod.
205-837-5053
*FSED91j*
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From: DARREN FERBY Number: 8035
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 12:41a
Subj: 3do Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Has anyone heard any info on Panasonic 3DO machine. I don't know if this is
bull or what but supposively they are going to make an expansion board for pc
owners, since the hardware is open to everyone I could see this possible and
very enjoyable. Does anyone know of this?
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From: BRIAN HART Number: 8036
To: THOMAS WARDMAN Date: 11/29/93 1:20p
Subj: Mitusmi CD-ROM Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I read your other post about the Mitusmi problems. I have two of them
on my bbs, one of them works fine, the other one gets a read error on
occasion with 1200-2400 baud callers. File transfers work fine at 14400,
and a direct copy to the hard drive. I'm still looking for a solution to this
problem. I am also looking for a tech support # for Mitusmi,
has anyone seen one?
Brian
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From: JOE HALE Number: 8037
To: DAVE WONG Date: 11/29/93 9:19p
Subj: Mitsumi cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> the subject was someone was not able to read all the files on the dis
-> suggested(maybe I'm wrong) that the mitsumi could only read a certain
-> megabyte, less than what nightowl 10 holds, which means some files co
-> access. Try accessing files on the top of the list like ASP then try
-> something in the bottom of the directory list like (whatever).
Ok will tell my brother to do this.
Thanks for the info.
Joe
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From: JOHN HART Number: 8038
To: ANDREW DONARUMO Date: 11/29/93 11:12p
Subj: How much a good CD-ROM co Refer: NONE
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-> How much DOES a good CD-ROM,fast, cost? I am interested in purchasin
-> under $500 .. HELP ME!
->
-> Thanx to ya all
->
-> Andrew
->
->
->
I saw a 280ms Mitsumi advertied in Dec. Computer Shopper for $179.
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From: DIANE PENCIL Number: 8039
To: ROY AUSTEN Date: 11/29/93 9:35p
Subj: Need Help. Refer: NONE
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> I had a customer today with exactly that problem, I compared it with one
> that I had instock and the diffence noted was his had a date next to the
> novp10 on the centre of the disc opposite to where it says mastered by
> nimbus. The date was 10/93. It didn't work in the creative labs drive we
> use for demo but the one without the date was ok. Simptoms were
> continually spinning drive with drive light on all the time. He bought
> it somewhere in sydney.
The problems manifesting themselves like that are generally out dated
scsi/cd-rom drivers. Night Owl disks (especially NO9) had one big thing against
it. It was "fuller" than any other disk. NO told me that they went to the 680+
meg format on the NO9 disk and that a lot of people had trouble reading it. The
cheaper drives could not access all of the files and some didn't work at all.
For NO 10 I was told they were going back to the old format. They may not have
done that. Some of the older drives might not be able to read a rom that full.
In addition, some of the 8-bit controller cards had trouble with ANY cd that
had zip files on them and an interface that attempted to extract the files
using pkunzip directly from the cd rom. THe lack of a full scsi path (25 pairs
instead of 12) caused all kinds of troubles.
Just a few ideas.
Diane
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From: JOEL CIGAN Number: 8040
To: MANOJ MOHAN Date: 11/28/93 4:15p
Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
HELP I NEED HINTS OR PASSWORDS FOR THE GAME! PLEASE MAIL ME THE
PASSWORDS IF POSSIBLE ---I CAN'T GET PASSED THE STAR DESTROYER..I NEED
THE PASSWORDS/THEY WOULD BE HELPFUL IN SKIPPING AROUND IN THE GAME
PLEASE MAIL ME THEM.
JOEL CIGAN
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From: JIM BUGNO Number: 8041
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 1:22p
Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM -SGNXPRO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I HAVE A MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVE AND A SOUND GALAXY NX PRO SOUND CARD
COMBO.
MY PROBLEM IS AFTER MY COMPUTER IS TURNED ON FOR 5 MINUTES MY DRIVES
BUSY LIGHT COMES ON BUT MY SCREEN STAYS BLANK.IT DOSN'T SEEM TO BE ABLE
TO READ THE DISK. I'VE TRIED OTHER DISKS AND ALL POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
AND I END UP WITH THE SAME THING.WHEN THE MACHINE IS COLD THE DRIVE
READS FINE.EVEN TECH SUPPORT IS STUMPED.I'VE ALSO SENT MY DRIVE AND CARD
BACK TO THE MANUFACT.AND GOTTEN NEW DRIVE AND CARD PROBLEM STAYED THE
SAME. ALSO I'M RUNNING MS-DOS6.0 HAVE UPGRADED TO 6.2 AND HAVE SAME
PROBLEM PLEASE ANY SUGGESTION WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.
<<JIM BUGNO>>
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From: JIM MAYHEW Number: 8042
To: LEONARDO DEL MENEZZI Date: 11/27/93 7:27a
Subj: Cd-rom Drives Refer: NONE
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Leonardo, there are many good dbl speed cd rom drives to buy. But
the best price I got, was when I bought a panasonic 562-b for $199
at a local computer fair. It is 320 access speed and 300xfer. There
are drives with faster access speed, some go as low as 200. But
none of these drives can be bought for $199. If you can get
computer shopper a company in cal. sells this drive for $249. The
price should get lower than the $249 soon. With the triple & quad
speeds out, dbl speed prices should drop fast. Hold on for a little
while and then buy a double.
Jim
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From: BOB DAVIES Number: 8043
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 12:00a
Subj: LINUX on CDROM Refer: NONE
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Does anyone out there have LINUX on CDROM?
I just picked up a copy and am a little curious as to how I go about
installing it? I would think that if all the files are there on CDROM,
I wouldn't have to make a new partition on my already filled hard drive
to install it on, but I may be wrong. Any assistance in how to boot
LINUX off the CDROM would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx in advance.
Bob Davies
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From: BOB DAVIES Number: 8044
To: CHRIS CONKLIN Date: 11/28/93 12:00a
Subj: Greetings Refer: NONE
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Bob Davies heard Chris Conklin's message through the web...
CC> Welcome to the wonderful world of CD-ROM
Thanx, Chris
CC>If you would like, I can send you one of our CD-ROM
CC>catalogs. Our goal is to match or beat any prices around
CC>on CD-ROM titles and even drives!
Sure, that would be great...the address is:
Bob Davies
Apt#71-200 Somerset St West
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K2P 0J4
CC>Will be happy to work with your on all of your CD-ROM needs.
Actually, now that you mention it, I do have a request. I mentioned in
a previous message, my dad got a new CDROM this month as well. As a
prospector and rockhound, he is most interested in geology, rocks and
minerals. If you know of any resource CDROM's with that kind of info
that I can order, that would be spectacular. Thanx in advance.
Bob (Zen Spider) Davies
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8045
To: STEVE GOYER Date: 11/21/93 11:21a
Subj: Cd rom info Refer: NONE
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SG>WY>CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$229
SG>All I need to hook this drive up to my SB16 is a cable,
SG>right? Does this drive
SG>come with a cable and drivers?
Yes, all you have to do is hook up the SB with enclosed cable and run
setup diskette.
SG>Is it still $10 to ship to Canada (BC)?
It is cost $15 to ship to BC and you need to make money order in US
dollars payable TRUC
16429 Bixler ave.
Paramount, CA 90723.
Can not ship COD to Canada.
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8046
To: TONY LEE Date: 11/25/93 11:25a
Subj: Buying a CD ROM Refer: NONE
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TL>I am thinking of buying a CD ROM. I have my eyes set on the Toshiba
TL>XM-3401B drive. But that change when I received the current issue of PC
TL>World. In it there is an article about a new CD ROM drive, the
TL>NEC 3X drive. This drive looks impressive with spec. like 450K/sec data
The Toshiba is good buy and it is meet all requirement of MPC-2
but The NEC would meet any next MPC requirement
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
New Media Vision PAS-16 sound card w/SCSI controller build in $139
Pro Audio Studio 16 sound card(latest card from Media Vision) $199
CD-ROM NEC 3XI SCSI Tripple spin 195ms External.$599/Internal..$499
CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI D spin,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache$365.
Media Vision Pro 16 + Toshiba 3401B+speakers+6 titles..........$599
Magnetic Shieded Multimedia Stereo Speaker system $9
Price does not included shipping. Internet WEE%ghs.UUCP@USC.edu
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8047
To: MATT TALAGA Date: 11/25/93 11:25a
Subj: CD & Sound Card Info Refer: NONE
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MT>I am looking into buying a CD ROM Drive and a Sound Card.
MT>suggestions on which package to buy?
Any CDROM which is double speed is good choice.
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
Multimedia kit. SB Pro+Pana 522B CDROM+4 CDs+Speakers..........$339.
Creative Lab Omni CDROM Double spin + softwares+ controller....$309.
Creative Lab Discovery 8. D spin CDROM+SB Pro+2CDs+Speakers....$369
Creative Lab Discovery 16.D spin CDROM+SB 16 +2CDs+Speakers....$449
Media Vision Pro 16 + NEC 55J D spin 350ms+speakers............$429.
Media Vision Fusion Double16. PAS16+NEC D spin 350ms+speakers..$599
Media Vision Pro 16 + Toshiba 3401B+speakers+6 titles..........$599
Mitsumi CDROM+Sound Galaxy NX Pro card free speakers...........$279
Magnetic Shieded Multimedia Stereo Speaker system $9
Price does not included shipping. Internet WEE%ghs.UUCP@USC.edu
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8048
To: DAVID SARKOZI Date: 11/25/93 11:25a
Subj: Audubon'S Birds Refer: NONE
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DS>Does anyone still have Audubon's Birds of North Amerca for sale?
TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723 fax 310-402-7240
Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung.
MPC Deluxe 4 Pak: World Atlas,US Atlas,Chess Master 3000,Mavis Typing$49
6 Deluxe bundle : World,US,Refrnce ,Secret Weapons,Animal,Game pack $89
Multimedia Audubon's Birds......$29* Multimedia Audubon's Mammals....$29
Caddy only......................$5 Wing Commander & Ultima VI game.$35
Add $3 for shipping and handling. No exchange for difference titles.
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8049
To: BEN JORGENSEN Date: 11/25/93 11:25a
Subj: advice, please! Refer: NONE
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BJ>I'm thinkig of getting a CD-ROM + soundcard. What should I get?
BJ>I know a little about soundcards, I've had a SB Pro. But I know
You can get the Panasonic to hook up direct with your sound card
Double speed is expensive but worth the money to spend.
All brand new with manufacture warranty.
CD-ROM Panasonic 523B 380ms 170k/s w/caddy...............Inter.$169.
CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$229
Creative Lab Omni CDROM Double spin + softwares+ controller....$309.
Creative Lab Discovery 8. D spin CDROM+SB Pro+2CDs+Speakers....$369
Creative Lab Discovery 16.D spin CDROM+SB 16 +2CDs+Speakers....$449
Magnetic Shieded Multimedia Stereo Speaker system $9
Price does not included shipping. Internet WEE%ghs.UUCP@USC.edu
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8050
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 11:27a
Subj: NEC 3X speed CDROM onsal Refer: NONE
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All brand new with manufacture warranty.
CD-ROM Mitsumi FX001D double spin. 280ms.................Inter.$219
CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$229
CD-ROM MicroSolution Parallel port 350ms 128k cache caddyless..$369.
CD-ROM NEC 3XI SCSI Tripple spin 195ms External.$599/Internal..$499
CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI D spin,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache$365.
Multimedia kit. SB Pro+Pana 522B CDROM+4 CDs+Speakers..........$339.
Creative Lab Discovery 8. D spin CDROM+SB Pro+2CDs+Speakers....$369
Creative Lab Discovery 16.D spin CDROM+SB 16 +2CDs+Speakers....$449
Media Vision Pro 16 + Toshiba 3401B+speakers+6 titles..........$599
Mitsumi CDROM+Sound Galaxy NX Pro card free speakers...........$279
Price does not included shipping. Internet WEE%ghs.UUCP@USC.edu
Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8051
To: ALL Date: 11/27/93 11:27a
Subj: CDROM titles forsale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TRUC 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723 fax 310-402-7240
Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung.
Elec Lib of Art v.I or v.II.....$35 Essential home & bus. sharewares$19*
Family Education Programs Collec$29 Family choice/ Britannica.......$29
Family Doctor Dos/Mac...........$29 Great Cities Vol. I or V II.....$35
Guinness Disk of Record 93 MPC..$29 Guinness Disk of Records no MPC.$19*
Games Pack II...................$25 International Bus & Econ Atlas..$29
IBM OS/2 v2.1 upgrade...........$99 IBM OS/2 v2.1 regular...........$149
Jones In fast Lane MPC..........$19* Jets & Props MPC 2CDs...........$29
King's Quest V..................$19* Kodak Photo access..............$19*
Library of Future 1rst..........$55 Loom From Lucas Film..Game......$19*
Macromedia Action for Windows...$69 Mavis Teaches Typing MPC........$25
Caddy only......................$5 Wing Commander & Ultima VI game.$35
Add $3 for shipping and handling. No exchange for difference titles.
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8052
To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 11/29/93 3:15p
Subj: Space and sf cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RB>Yep! I gots a brand new size 8088 belt buckle!
Well I'all bee! Ain't that speedy sucker!
I think I'm gonna snap that dragon up!
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8053
To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 11/29/93 3:15p
Subj: CC2 CD-ROM RELEASE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RB>BTW, No origin line on your message... maybe that is why you had
RB>the SBBS/FD problem, did you write the message in FD or SBBS?
RB>One of them isn't putting in the origin/echoinfo line.
Yeah, uhh hey, upload me that sbbs to fd converter thingy.
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8054
To: LAWRENCE GOULD Date: 11/29/93 3:19p
Subj: CD-ROM Store??? Refer: NONE
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LG>When the CD first came out manufactuers agreed on 630 as the
LG>standard size. Now as soon as other manufactuers come into play
LG>they look at the technolagy and say "Hmmmm, I can get more on
LG>that CD and give my custermers a better deal." And they can.
LG>Just the same as you can take advantage of the tolarence on an
LG>MFM hard disk drive and use an RLL controller to get extra disk
LG>space.
LG>
LG>Then the limit is what you can fit on the CD not what the
LG>manufactures off the CD-ROM's have agreed to. Then a few of the
LG>manufactures CD-ROM's will not be able to read past 630 as they
LG>have stuck to the agreed specks rather than picking a number
LG>that was closer to the CD limit was (720).
SO, when my cd says it can only read 630, it'll only read 630. What happens
when it trys to read past that? Does it blow up? Does it just quit reading. Or,
the most dreadful thing, does it not even read the cd at all??
One more question. What about audio CDs that have more than 630 megs of data on
them? Do all CD players (not roms) read more than 630, or are there no CDs over
630?
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From: MICHAEL MOORE @ 903/5 Number: 8055
To: JOSE MARTINEZ Date: 11/28/93 2:35a
Subj: Journey man project Refer: NONE
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JM>I've been trying out the Journey Man Project for Windows on a 486SX
JM>25 with 8 megs of Ram. It runs like a slug even though I have a
JM>graphics accelerator. Jeez, what are the real requirements for this
JM>game. It has great graphics, and an awesome soundtrack---I guess
JM>that I am going to have to wait until I upgrade to a Pentium in the
JM>next couple of years before I play the darn game. I really thought
JM>that this game would be as smooth on an IBM as it is on a Mac Quadra.
JM>Oh well, any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
Jose, since you're having trouble playing JMP, would you consider a
trade? I can offer an even trade for The 7th Guest (complete with all
docs and video tape) or any 2 of the following (non-CD): Goblins 2,
Legend of Kyrandia, The Prophesy, or David Leadbetter's Greens.
Thanks.
CmpQwk #UNREG UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
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From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 8056
To: DON KULHA Date: 11/28/93 11:44p
Subj: Re: PhotoCD->GIF Convert Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I don't have first hand knowledge of any of the PhotoCD capable
> software. I gather some portion of my Corel Draw 3.0 can manipulate
> images but I haven't tried just yet. I gather that Tempra Access works
> okay if kludgy and is a cheap program at computer swaps around here. I
DEar Don,
Corel 4.0 can read photo_CD files. For convertion, you need to use Halo Desktop
Imager or Hijaak Pro (Newest version). Tempra Access and Kodak Access will only
let you to see them. But Desktop imager will also let you to edit them. TTYL
Ismail Arslangiray
GroupWare
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From: LON LENTZ Number: 8057
To: RAFF LERRO Date: 11/29/93 4:34p
Subj: Re: Hitachi Driver? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Is your controller card Hitachi made? The one I bought was made by a company
called Todd. I'm currently running no IRQ, with no real problem except it's a
little slower than I like...;')
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From: JOHN NELSON Number: 8058
To: ERIC JAN Date: 11/29/93 7:07p
Subj: Dog house Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Eric,
Hey, whats up in Louisville? Is there a Dog House in your area? A guy
named Kelly Marr ,the SYSOP, suppose to be some kinda genius?Ya heard of him or
his board?
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From: JOSEPH SCINTA Number: 8059
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 9:11p
Subj: CD's WANTED Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone have Now where I can get a CD rom of the King James
Bible. I also would like some sort of Civil war stuff... Or History Cds
Thanks for the help ....
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From: HUGH CRAIG Number: 8060
To: ANDREW DONARUMO Date: 11/30/93 7:39a
Subj: How much a good CD-ROM c Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AD>How much DOES a good CD-ROM,fast, cost? I am interested in
AD>purchasing one for under $500 .. HELP ME!
AD>Thanx to ya all
AD>Andrew
Check out the new Mitsumi double speed kit. I paid $198 at Best Buy
for it. Internal.
The model number is FX001D
In double speed:
300kb transfer in Mode 1
350KB in mode2
250ms access speed
16 bit 32k buffer AT controller.
Headphone with volume control output.
Phono jack on front panel
RCA jacks on the card for line level audio
Drivers for DOS can use either DMA or software IRQ mode.
!! Drivers for use in OS/2 freely availble on a OS/2 BBS near you.
3 inch disk ready (180-210Mbyte)
MTBF 50,000 hrs.
Meets or exceeds High Sierra and ISO 9660
CD ROM XA ready. MPC2 Compliant, Multi Session Photo CD,
No Caddy needed, powered tray pops out like a audio CD,
Double shell dust sealed mechanism. 1 year warrentry.
(from the Point Group)
I'm using this puppy on my OS/2 machine here at home and
it is working like a wet dream for me.
I bought 7th Guest to test it out! 7th guest reported 300k thruput.
Played some classical music
CDs , in OS/2 using the soundblaster CDPLAYER no less...cool.
I waited for 3 years for this jewel. Finnaly a decent performance
CDROM at the right price.
All the standards have come together in this unit. It should
be good for several years at least!
It is fast enough for the new demanding CD games that are coming
on line. True it has a small buffer compared to others and
the access speed is 100ms slower than say a Toshiba, but the
cost is right! I belive the Toshiba has a 256k buffer. It is
a faster drive but at last count it runs $390-$450. Plus it
is SCSI so one would need a $70-$200 SCSI card.
If cost was no object I would go with the Toshiba. Especially
if you have a SCSI card in your system already.
Otherwise..look out. Your smart to ask around. I walked
into a store the other day and some clerk was steering
the customers toward the 500-600 dollar CDROM packages that
perform no better than this Mitsumi which was sitting down
on the bottome shelf in a small discrete package!.
Sure the packages have CD crapware in em...so what!
Hugh Craig KG5OY
.. He who laughs last uses OS/2.
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From: HUGH CRAIG Number: 8061
To: ROSS A. JOHNSON Date: 11/30/93 7:47a
Subj: Kodak on a 1x??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RJ>Hello all, is there anyway to read Kodak CD's on a single spin CD drive?
RJ>I would love to put our 35mm shots on CD rather than scanning them in as
RJ>we do now, I would also prefer to use our existing equipment if
RJ>possible. We are prepared to upgrade but figured we should ask first. We
RJ>do this for DTP. How much memory do Kodak images eat up compared to a
RJ>compressed TIF file for example (which is what we scan to {the BMP were
RJ>way to big and no better in qualtiy}).
Whether a drive is 1x or not don't matter in this regard.
What does matter is if it is Kodak (PHOTO CD) CD compliant. If
it is it should say so in the specs.
What is more important than that even is that it is a MULTISESSION
photo ready CD player. Don't get stuck with a single session
photo CD player.
Single session models are still on the market. Multisession
models are around but you must know to look for this.
Single session only means that the CDROM player will be limited
to reading the first batch of pictures you have burned into the CD.
The next batch (think of sessions as partitions on a hardrive)
the single session player will not see!
So they dreampt up MultiSession CDROM drives....good luck.
Hugh Craig
.. This *used* to be an anti Windows, er, pro-OS/2 tagline :)
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From: HUGH CRAIG Number: 8062
To: DAVE WONG Date: 11/30/93 7:54a
Subj: Mitsumi cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DW>sorry to butt in but i think your problem is that the
DW>mitsumi drive can only
>read about 530MB while nightowl contains about 580mb. Mitsumi cannot access
>those outer edge files.
TG>I am SysOp of The Garage BBS and currently have Night Owl 7, Night Owl 9
TG>and Night Owl 10 online available for downloading. I have yet to see
TG>access problems with any files on any of these CD's (yup, I run two
TG>internal Mitsumi readers (your term "drive" in inappropriate since a
TG>"drive" technically can read AND write)
TG>Tom Guelker
Just wanted to add to Toms comment. I have the new Mitsumi 2x
here (just got it last week for $198) and I"ve been stuffing 630k
disks in it. Nary a problem. One of the disks I have is plugged
to the max. Not a problem.
Nifty drive for half the cost of a SCSI system.
Works fine in OS/2 by the way in case anyone wants to know.
Hugh Craig
.. Win3.1? For fast relief call 800-3-IBM-OS2.
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From: HUGH CRAIG Number: 8063
To: BRIAN HUDSON Date: 11/30/93 8:10a
Subj: Multimedia CD ROMS Refer: NONE
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BH>I am planning on buying a mutimedia setup shortly. Any suggestions on
BH>CD ROM specs I should look for when shopping (access times, speeds,
BH>etc.). Any advice on sound cards to go with it would be appreciated
BH>also.
no less than
300 kb transfer rate
250ms access fine, 150ms prefered, 400ms and higher...no good at all for MM.
XA (extended Architecture ready. ..compliant.
Biggest buffer you can find. 256k is great.
High Sierra and ISO 9660 compliant.
Perhaps stick on Multisession PHOTO CD ready(KODAK) not single session...
SCSI prefered for many. Most flexible in the future.
Phono jack and volume control on front panel.
If comes with proprietary bus card then it must be 16 bit to give
you IRQ flexiblity.
If willing to spend 500 bills go with SCSI drive.
Don't burn 500 bills on a propritary ISA card package. chessus.
You'll be better with a SCSI in the long run.
IF you want a nice fast drive, plenty for 7th Guest on my 486...
look at the new Mitsumi 2x. I got one for $198 at Best Buy.
Sound card. I'll let somebody else tackle the latest and
best there...I've been out of the sound card loop in the
past year so I don't qualify. All I have is a Soundblaster
Pro which can be had for a around 100+ on sale now adays.
It's been good enough for me but I understand that better
cards are out now. I think it depends on exactly what you want
to do.. In my opinion if all one wants a sound card for is
to have nice audio in games and such then a SBPRO is fine.
No need to blow mega bux on gee whiz stuff.
Good Luck.
Hugh Craig
.. He who laughs last uses OS/2.
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From: HUGH CRAIG Number: 8064
To: CARYN COLEMAN Date: 11/30/93 8:31a
Subj: Os/2 Drivers For Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CC>I just installed OS/2 on my machine but it didn't have a driver
CC>specifically for the Mitsumi CD-ROM. Does anyone know if I can specify
CC>one of the other drivers or where I can get an OS/2 driver for this
CC>CD-ROM?
Dont' you guys got any good OS/2 BBS? Dang...well a IBM employee
has just released a updated driver for the Mitsumi CD players.
I will post the text from the package:
(by the way the Mitsumi 2x is working like a champ here on my OS/2 system.
I was enjoying playing a music cd with the SBPRO PLAYCD program
in a VDM the other day. Cool! Huh Huh.
note these are the new drivers...we've had mitsumi drivers
for os/2 from IBM for over a month now...
23 November 1993
___---------
| OVERVIEW |
___---------
This README describes an OS/2 device driver (MITFX001.ADD) for the
Mitsumi CD-ROM drives. The device driver supports the new
FX series of Mitsumi drives: the single speed CRMC-FX001 and the
double-speed CRMC-FX001D. The device driver also supports the
older Mitsumi CRMC-LU005 and CRMC-LU002 (also known as the Tandy CDR-1000
or BSR-6800).
Supported Features
___---------------
The OS/2 Mitsumi CD-ROM device driver (MITFX001.ADD) supports the
following features:
* Reads data from CD-ROM discs conforming to the High Sierra/ISO-9660
file formats.
* Plays audio from standard audio CDs or mixed mode CD-ROM discs
containing both data and audio
* Multisession photo CD (except for CRMC-LU002)
* Reads data from Mode 2 Form 1 or Mode 2 Form 2 sector formats
* MMPM/2 Software Motion Video
* MMPM/2 CD Audio Player
* Software lock, unlock and eject (Models FX001 and FX001D only)
* Data transfer via software polling or interrupts
THIS CD-ROM DEVICE DRIVER IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WITH THE OS/2 2.1 PRODUCT
AND IS GOVERNED BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE OS/2 PROGRAM LICENSE
AGREEMENT.
The following files are included in the MITFX.ZIP file:
MITFX001.ADD - OS/2 device driver for Mitsumi FX001, FX001D, LU005
MITFX001.DDP - Mitsumi device driver installation profile
README.MIT - This README file.
######## MOST OF INSTALLATION DOC DELETED FOR BREVITY. #########
H.Craig.
___---------------------------------
| Mitsumi Device Driver Parameters |
------------------------------------
This section lists the parameters which are supported for the
Mitsumi CD-ROM device driver. The parameters can be changed by modifying
the BASEDEV=MITFX001.ADD line in config.sys. It is recommended
to change the transfer mode from it default, software polling transfer,
to software interrupt transfer. This will help lower the CPU utilization
of CD-ROM applications, enabling better performance for other tasks
while the CD-ROM drive is being accessed. See the /I parameter below.
For the MITFX001.ADD device driver, the syntax for the line in config.sys
is as follows:
BASEDEV=MITFX001.ADD [/P:nnn] [I:nn] [/V]
[/P:nnn]
Specifies the base I/O port address of the interface card.
This must be the same number as specified by the DIP switch
on the interface card.
[/I:nn]
Specifies the interrupt request (IRQ) channel number. This must
match the value specified on the jumper setting on the interface
card. If this parameter is not specified, the device driver will
use software polling transfer.
[/V]
The device driver will display the device driver revision level
and CD-ROM product information at boot time.
more deleted
2. If the performance of background OS/2 tasks seems slow when the CD-ROM
drive is accessed. Or, if the performance of the MMPM/2 Software Motion
Video clips seems slow or jerky.
a. The MITFX001.ADD device driver should be run using the Software
Interrupt transfer option to enable the best performance in OS/2.
The IRQ (interrupt request) channel assigned by the jumper on the
interface card must match the the interrupt channel specified using
the /I parameter on the BASEDEV=MITFX001.ADD statement in config.sys.
You must assign an IRQ channel that is not being used by any other
interface cards on your computer.
For example, to enable the Software Interrupt transfer option for
IRQ channel 10 (which is the default IRQ for the card), the
statement in config.sys should be as follows:
BASEDEV=MITFX001.ADD /P:300 /I:10
___-------------------
| Reporting Problems |
___-------------------
Problem reports should include the following information:
CD-ROM Product ID: i.e. FX001D
CD-ROM Firmware Level:
Device Driver Transfer Mode: Software Polling or Interrupt driven
Host Adapter: i.e. Mitsumi CD-ROM Interface card
Host CPU type and speed: i.e. 25MZ 486
First letter of CD-ROM drive serial number: For LU005 models, this should
be either B, C or D.
The CD-ROM product ID and firmware level can be displayed at
boot time by adding the /V switch to the BASEDEV=MITFX001.ADD line
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From: HUGH CRAIG Number: 8065
To: CARYN COLEMAN Date: 11/30/93 8:31a
Subj: Os/2 Drivers For Mitsumi Refer: NONE
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in config.sys. For example, the following line may be displayed at boot
time after the OS/2 logo screen is displayed:
MITSUMI CD-ROM LU005S M14 Port:0300 IRQ: 000A
The firmware level in the example above is M14.
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
I deleted most of the text. The DOC is very good.
date of the files in the latest archive:::
MITFX001.ADD 18747 11/19/93 16:02
MITFX001.DDP 177 09/27/93 09:32
README .MIT 13527 11/23/93 09:25
Hugh Craig. AKA London AKA Soltan Gris AKA KG5OY
.. I'm an OS/2 developer...I don't NEED a life!
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From: WILLIAM T. MCCLAIN Number: 8066
To: BOB HUSON Date: 11/30/93 4:43a
Subj: Re: Reveal Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* Reply to msg originally in CD Rom Support
-=> Quoting Bob Huson to All <=-
BH> Can anyone shed any light on the double-speed drive offered under the
BH> Reveal brand name? From what I can figure out, they are associated in
BH> some way with Seagate. I'm looking for a drive to add to the Sound
BH> Blaster 16 (ASP) and could not determine if this drive was equal to
BH> the Pioneer drive. Any help would be appreciated. They seem to be
BH> everywhere all of a sudden. -!- GEcho/beta
Hi, Bob. I just got one of those Reveal double speed drives from
Egghead. It was priced at $199.99. I already had a Sound Blaster 16
card. This drive turned out to be a Panasonic (Matsushita) CR-563B. It
came with both the audio and control cables. It includes a disk with the
proper drivers to be compatible with the SB Pro/SB 16 type cards. Be
sure to read all the info on the box as I think they may have more than
one kind of drive. The salesman opened the box and let me read the
specs. I am perfectly satisfied with this drive. They have a one year
warranty through Reveal. Mine is an internal drive.
... Good luck! Mac in Tampa, FL
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From: RONALD LEON Number: 8067
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/30/93 10:33a
Subj: Persistence Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TS>Better to quietly accept that you were wrong rather than dig
TS>yourself a deeper hole. I don't mean to personally flame you, but
TS>can't you see that people posting their theories as if they were
TS>proven facts can hopelessly confuse anyone reading this echo
TS>trying to learn something?
Look, I NEVER posted anything as FACT. I started my original response with
the words "I THINK" and welcomed correction. Half the posts back to me
agreed and half disagreed.
TS>If you want to continue this thread, please feel free, but only
TS>after you have read the specifications on at least 2 double speed
I don't need to. There are two models of Mitsumi drives that have the same
transfer rates but different seek times. THAT is what I was talking about.
TS>I will accept a lack of reply as your dignified apology
You will get no apology from me.
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From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Number: 8068
To: STEVE KISER Date: 11/27/93 9:32a
Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Steve!
bright and merry Tuesday November 23 1993, Peter Rallis whispered:
SK>> That when NO 10 was released neither SCAN, nor FPROT would have
SK>> detected them? I have no idea whether TBAV would have found it. I
SK>> think it's a bad break for NO.
PR> It is a bad break for Night Owl and I don't know either if any of the
PR> virus scans would have caught it, but running the software before they
Well, I had the "luck" of getting Night Owl 10 as my first CD for my Panasonic,
and the luck of knowing beforehand which files were infected. Thus I simply
avoided those files, and otherwise was extremely satisfied with the CD. I got
more friends at my house (yo Curtis) to grab software than anything. Night Owl
10 CD is overall a good CD, and the virus situation has, in my opinion, been
blown right out of proportion. I am truly sorry for those who have discovered
the viruses by enduring their devastating effects (I know, a few years back the
855 virus almost wiped my HD out.... Then Doublespace did it for real!), but
the selection of software on the CD is good. Sure, some of the teenagers in
swimsuits really suck, but on the other hand there's plenty of utilities! ;-)
PR> BTW, I loved your tear line.
Why didn't you quote it, I collect them! 5360 enough?? :-)
TTYL
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Giuliano Maciocci Jr (AKA Raver)
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From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Number: 8069
To: SCOTT DAVIS Date: 11/27/93 9:40a
Subj: RE: MONITOR?? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Scott!
On dark and windy Monday November 22 1993, Scott Davis bellowed:
GJ>> Thanks. Now the puzzle is: "How does one display 16 million colors
GJ>> when the aren't 16 million pixels?"
SD> Unknown to me.. 16.7 million does, however, use all the pixels there
SD> are.. I guess we'll have to wait for the next generation of monitors..
A commercial scam? An alien plot to sell more monitors? 16.7 million colours,
can we fit them on the average monitor? Next on Geraldo! ;-)
TTYL
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The trouble with resisting temptation is that it may never come again.
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From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Number: 8070
To: GARY HUFF Date: 11/27/93 9:42a
Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Gary!
On dark and windy Tuesday November 23 1993, Gary Huff bellowed:
PT>> Night Owl #10 has 3 files that have virus'.
GH> ...... and the names of those files are.... ?????
GH> Come on, man - drop the other shoe! We've seen discussions of 2 of
GH> those files. What's the name of the third file????????????????
As far as I know:
SF2_UP.ZIP
SPORT21C.ZIP
FUTURE1.EXE
Just delete them from the CD and you're safe <g>
TTYL
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I'm sure it's clearly explained in the Zmodem DOC's.
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From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Number: 8071
To: STEPHEN RETZLAFF Date: 11/27/93 9:44a
Subj: Re: Panasonic Double Spee Refer: NONE
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Hi Stephen!
On dark and windy Sunday November 21 1993, Stephen Retzlaff bellowed:
RE>> original C/L driver set (CR562.ZIP) here. Also SBCD411.ZIP is
RE>> the updated driver....
SR> 4.12 is out now.
What does one need this driver for? I have the drive and everything runs fine
with the included CDMKE43.SYS... Help? Please?? I beg you???
TTYL
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Give them all they want, and all they will want is more.
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From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Number: 8072
To: ALEX MOTTRAM Date: 11/27/93 9:56a
Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE
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Hi Alex!
On dark and windy Tuesday November 23 1993, Alex Mottram bellowed:
---viruses on NO10....---
AM> Scanv108 detects them both and is on night owl's 10. Go figure huh?
AM> :)
Have you tried it? How come there's an extension string in NO10 for the
Butterflies (note the plural) virus? Can CLEAN 108 thus clean the infected
files once they're unzipped? Is SCAN109 out yet?
TTYL
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From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 8073
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 11/28/93 5:34p
Subj: Pier 3 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Boris did you receive my message asking prices? I'll call you, but
please reply because I'm not sure my replies are making it into the
Echo. No one has ever replied to any of my messages, and it would be
nice to know if I'm being heard....
Thanks!
-->> Nigel <<--
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From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 8074
To: ALL Date: 11/28/93 5:38p
Subj: 7th Guest Sequal & STTNG Refer: NONE
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Does anyone have any new information on the 7th Guest sequel called
"The 11th Hour"? I heard it was supposed to out by now.
Also, does anyone have info on the Star Trek: The Next Generation
CD-ROM game? I know about the 25th Anniversary disc, but there's
supposed to be a new STTNG disc out too....
-Nigel-
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From: JOHN BIGBIE Number: 8075
To: DENNI FEAGINS Date: 11/29/93 9:28p
Subj: cd-rom disks for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Due are you a Sysops I just said I made a mistake I told you I got the wrong
person so why are you so intereste in insulting me??????????????????????/ /
???????????????????????????????????????
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From: PHIL GOLDSTEIN Number: 8076
To: DAN DUNCAN Date: 11/28/93 1:03p
Subj: CD ROMS MOUNTED VERTI Refer: NONE
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DD>PG>>I was wondering if CD ROM drives can be operated vertically instead of
DD>I contacted Toshiba with that very question before I purchased my 3401
DD>because my tower has both H & V bays. They said either position is fine
DD>but not more than 30 degrees off of either H or V.
I appreciate your help. Thanks.
..PHIL
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From: TIM DORCAS Number: 8077
To: JEFF HUBERT Date: 11/29/93 8:32p
Subj: Re: games and cd-roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Jeff Hubert to All <=-
JH> Shareware Extravaganza | 4 CD-ROM'S!!| $29 | 2 gig of shareware
JH> Phoenix 4.0 | CD-ROM | $15 | NEW!!
I might be interested in Phoenix 4 if it's still available. Let me know how you
want to do it.
Tim.Dorcas@enest.com j1000
... I'm kinda tired. I was up all night trying to round off infinity.
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From: TIM DORCAS Number: 8078
To: JOSE MARTINEZ Date: 11/29/93 8:33p
Subj: Re: journey man project Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Jose Martinez to All <=-
JM> I've been trying out the Journey Man Project for Windows on a 486SX
JM> 25 with 8
JM> megs of Ram. It runs like a slug even though I have a graphics
JM> accelerator.
I would appreciate any information on this game. What is it like? What are you
required to do? Is it hard? Ect.
Thanks
TIM
... Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change
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From: TIM DORCAS Number: 8079
To: WALTER CHISENSKI Date: 11/29/93 8:36p
Subj: Re: trouble-rebel assault Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Walter Chisenski to All <=-
WC> Has ANYONE been having trouble with Rebel Assault (Star Wars) by
WC> Lucas Arts locking up on them?? I'm running a 486SX/25Mhz.
Do you have a Mitsumi cdrom drive (if so, that's half of your problem)? If so,
let it sit for fifteen seconds or so and it should come back. Some drives don't
get along well Rebel's internal caching program. Hang in there.
TIM
... QWaK! QWak! SPLASH! Another QWaKer washed out by the Wave.
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From: JUSTIN KUNTZ Number: 8080
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 3:11a
Subj: SONY CD-ROMS FOR SALE! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
=============================================================
SONY CDU-535 CD-ROM DRIVES FOR SALE --- $175/ea OR BEST OFFER
=============================================================
(4) HIGH SPEED Sony CDU-535 CD-ROM drives. $175/ea OBO
(1) Sony controller. BRAND NEW! $60 OBO
(1) Procomm (Sony compatible) controller. $30 OBO
NOTE: Both controllers support up to 4 CDU-535 drives each.
(1) 4 drive cable. $10 OBO
(1) 1 drive cable. $2 OBO
--> NEED MORE THAN ONE DRIVE? WANT A CONTROLLER OR CABLE, TOO?
--> CALL TO MAKE A DEAL!
The CDU-535 is a drive unit for CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)
discs, which store as much as 540 MegaBytes of digital data.
The drive unit has the following features:
* 5 1/4" half-height drive form factor.
* Capable of audio CD playback provided with audio line output and
headphone jacks.
* Fast access time assures high-speed reading operations.
* CD Caddy for disc protection -- INCLUDED FREE WITH EACH DRIVE!
* Manual loading and power eject.
* Automatic locking of the optical pickup when the caddy is ejected.
This insures safety during transport.
* Emergency eject function which allows the caddy to be ejected manually.
* Can be used in either a horizontal or vertical position.
* Capable of real time layered error correction.
* The objective lens of the optical pickup is cleaned automatically every
time the caddy is loaded and ejected.
* Selectable audio channel by software (stereo, monaural, reverse, and
so on).
* Can be used with the CD-ROM XA discs and the CD-I discs.
Technical Specifications:
* 600 KByte/sec burst data transfer rate.
* 150 KByte/sec sustained data transfer rate.
* 340 MiliSecond average (1/3 stroke) access time.
* 550 MiliSecond full stroke access time.
All items are 100% operational and we guarantee them for 30 days from
the date of purchase. We are selling them because Sony has not written
an OS/2 driver.
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 8081
To: DAVID SUTHERLAND Date: 11/30/93 7:08a
Subj: CD Catalogs Wanted Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Please send me some addresses of CD-Rom companies I can send to for
> CD catalogs. I would like companies people have bought from and have a
> good reputation for "quality" CDs. I am interested in all types of CDs
> including Adult.
I'd love to send you a catalog, but I'd need an address. If you are a
sysop in fidonet, I'll send you our updated as of today CDLIST.ZIP via file
attach at our expense. Our catalog has over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles.
Thanks for asking,
Joe Rinehart
1:157/479
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 8082
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 7:10a
Subj: 1100+ cd's catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog...
Ask for a copy of our CDLIST! If you'd like a printed copy, send your
mailing information to us. We don't mark-up shipping like other dealers.
> We will file attach our CDLIST upon request, for any sysop in the World!
>CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available)
The fastest growing multi-networked E-MAIL CD-ROM Disc dealer in the World!
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* Origin: The Blue Parrot RBBS - Ravenna, Oh.- ZyXel 1496E (1:157/479)
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 8083
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 7:11a
Subj: *Cream of the Crop Bundle* Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>CREAM OF THE CROP BUNDLE of versions 1 & 2<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>We are offering The Cream of the Crop bundle for only $40.00 and will
match any advertised price w/shipping on single versions:-) We are offering
a 30 day 100% money back guarantee and have BBS READY setups for almost any
BBS. To order contact: Joe Rinehart, P.O.Box 27, Kent, Ohio 44240-0001,
>voice:216.296.9831 We also DO NOT markup shipping cost unlike most dealers.
>$2.90 Priorty Mail Both versions are on-line for review at the Blue Parrot
CD-ROM SUPPORT BBS. Very low duplication rate to night owl or pier disc which
means additional files & virus insurance... IN STOCK READY FOR SHIPPING! 10%
SYSOP DISCOUNT! THIS BUNDLE IS GREAT & has not been copied by others!
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* Origin: The Blue Parrot RBBS - Ravenna, Oh.- ZyXel 1496E (1:157/479)
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From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 8084
To: WILLIAM WRIGHT Date: 11/30/93 3:08p
Subj: Space and sf cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
WW-+> 130421 Purity 100 Analyzer
WW-+> RN250 ZIP 155327 Rancho Nevada v2.50
WW-+> SEXDRIVE ZIP 45409 Sexual Overdrive
WW-+> SEXQ29 ZIP 105360 Sex Quiz
Uh...William, why did you write this to me? And once more, why do you have this
stuff? I know these arent CD's, look like games or something...
WW-+> These can all be Freqed from my system 23 hrs a day at up
WW-+> to 14.4 v42bis. If you have something that you don't see
Since when do you have a 14.4? And 14.4 is v32bis, not v42bis... v42bis is
error correction/data compression.
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* Origin: Total Force : RA 2.01+, FD 2.11/SW, 900 Megs, v32b/HST (1:170/307)
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From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 8085
To: ROSS LAWRENCE Date: 11/30/93 7:11a
Subj: SBCD.SYS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* Replying to a message originally to All on Nov-25-93
RL>I bought a SBPro 2 and panasonic dbl spin cd a while back which
RL>came with a cd driver called cmdke.sys
RL>I recently obtained the new SBCD.SYS driver from the creative
RL>pacific bbs but can't get it to load
RL>does anyone know the switches needed for the sbcd.sys driver?
RL>The old cmdke.sys only required /d:mscd000 and /sbp:220 (from
RL>memory 8-)
RL>The new driver obviously needs something else!
RL>I've left a message on that bbs but after 2 weeks have still not
RL>received any reply.
RL>hope someone on this echo can help me out PLEASE
It should be "C:\SBCD.SYS /P:220 /D:mscd000". That works for me.
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* Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 9600 (1:170/604)
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From: PHIL TREVORROW Number: 8086
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 11/30/93 5:26a
Subj: Qemm Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LB>according to my knowledge QEMM is not a disk cache it is a memory
LB>manager.
You are correct. It is only a memory manager.
LB>I believe Smart drive does not cache CDROM
Yes and no. The version that came with Dos 6.0 does not cache CD's but the
one that comes with Dos 6.2 does cache CD's.
LB>Are you sure of QEMM . I have never discovered its disk caching
LB>abilities ?????????????
It can't cache a disk.
--- Squish v1.00
* Origin: ■ LinkUSA ■ Gateway BBS ■ (508)772-4236 ■ (1:322/736)
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From: NICK FUNK Number: 8087
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 6:19p
Subj: Iron Helix CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The Iron Helix CDROM looks very interesting, I am thinking about getting a
copy. Can anybody elaborate on the graphics and sound. How does it compare
to other cdrom games.
Any information is greatly appreciated!!
--- msgedsq 2.1
* Origin: LaPlace, LA Point (1:396/61.4)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8088
To: CURTIS BURISCH Date: 11/30/93 3:52p
Subj: testing Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Please respond.
No.
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* Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 9600 (1:170/604)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8089
To: RYAN LUCAS Date: 11/30/93 3:55p
Subj: SCSI CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Also since I am new to CD hardware I want to know if
> on day 31 if it will break down. I beleive that the
> CD-ROM will be going non-stop, more or less. I would
Not really. In fact, it will hardly ever be running. Well, unless you get a
CD-ROM door that DOESN'T copy the file to the hard drive. And then yes, it will
be running while people download, and if people download a lot, then it will be
running almost all day.
--- FMail 0.96Γ
* Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 9600 (1:170/604)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8090
To: ROBERT POWELL Date: 11/30/93 3:56p
Subj: ULTIMATE BBS IN SUMTER Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> RA>... And wouldn't be even nicer if 45,000 SysOps didn't have to pay to
> RA>have this crap echoed through out the world?
> And wouldn't it be even nicer if 45,000 SysOps didn't
> have to pay to
> have you repeat an entire message that was off topic
> just so you could
> belittle someone else. Don't bother replying, you
> made my twit filter.
Oh, it is really nice for me, since I don't really have to pay (we have a
satailite hookup.)
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* Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 9600 (1:170/604)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8091
To: RICHARD LACELLE Date: 11/30/93 3:57p
Subj: The 7th Guest: Need Solve for Chess Board on Floor Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I am stuck where there's a chess board on the floor in
> the room on the second floor. It's where the fat girl
> looks at the maze carpet. Could someone help me here.
Same problem I'm having. Maybe you've already beating the other chess one
though? The one in the billards room?
--- FMail 0.96Γ
* Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 9600 (1:170/604)
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From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 8092
To: JERRY MURPHY Date: 11/30/93 4:05p
Subj: Ms-dos upgrades Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> JW>The only way to get rid of the DOS 6.0 dblspace is to do a low
> JW>level format. If you have an IDE this would be a very bad thing to
> JW>do. With an IDE you would have to send the drive back to the
> JW>manufacturer to have it done since there is code that only can be
> JW>put in with special equipment.
> When 6.0 ate *my* IDE, I was able to get the low-level
> format done locally, at one of the computer stores
> which was properly equipped. Dropped it off, went to
> lunch, returned and it was ready to go home with me.
> Much cheaper and easier than sending it out to the
> left coast. Maybe somebody else can use that same
> idea.
Uhh, I low level formatted my Wester Digital straight from
BIOS. Or you could use FDISK, FORMAT, get DOS 6.2's DBLSPACE Uninstall, OR do
it the REAL hard way. I MANUALLY took dblspace off my 212. It took pratcially
all night and some into the next day to get it finished. You have to copy the
some files to your uncompressed drive, then you use the DLBSPACE /SIZE program,
but FISRT, and this is the real killer, you must run defrag, and we all know on
dblspaced drives, it takes a century and a half to do it, then you copy more
files to the uncompressed drive, and repeat it over and over again until all
your files are on the uncompressed drive. Then you delete the file DBLSPACE.BIN
off of your hard drive, take all the DBLSPACE programs out of your config.sys
and autoexec.bat and reboot, walla, you now have an undblspaced drive. That
method is defintly the cheapest and you don't have to format your drive, BUT it
takes forever. But I most definetly would have spent 10 bucks and went DOS 6.2
if it were out at the time I did it.
--- FMail 0.96Γ
* Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 9600 (1:170/604)
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 8093
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 11:58p
Subj: CD-ROM GUIDE ON CD-ROM! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
| Title: THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS Price: $29 |
This Windows 3.1 multimedia CD is a directory of over 4000 CD-ROM
titles, nearly 5000 companies (with contact information), almost
2000 industry movers & shakers, and close to 600 reviews.
PRICING: ALONE...$29 * W/ ANY PURCHASE...$9 * W/$100 PURCHASE...$0
STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs.
509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 (ORDERS ONLY!!)
---
* SLMR 2.1a * My computer's down. Can someone send it flowers?
--- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00
* Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101)
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 8094
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 11:58p
Subj: NEW CD-ROM TITLES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #2: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES |
WINDOWS COLLECTION * A Windows-only CD with ALL '93 file dates! BBS....$26
GAMES COLLECTION * A pure-games CD featuring 90% '93 file dates! BBS...$26
CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS * Reviews & stats on over 4000 CD titles! New for 93.$29
HORROR & SCI-FI FILMS * Full details of over 2300 films w/ 100s of pix.$43
BUSTY BABES VOL 2 * The FIRST serious "soft" adult CD for BBS!.........$29
STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs.
509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 (ORDERS ONLY!!)
---
* SLMR 2.1a * I've told you a million times not to exaggerate.
--- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00
* Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101)
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From: DOUG BARTHOLOMEW Number: 8095
To: BARRY RYDER Date: 11/30/93 3:23p
Subj: Stepup 6.2 info Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Gidday rick,
> On Nov 22 10:10 93, rick bauer of 1:14/606 wrote:
> rb> YES it is ILLEGAL! anyone who has downloaded it from
> rb> Microsoft can tell you, it clearly states you may not post
> rb> it to any bbs or online service. and you must fill out a
> On the contrary - It doesn't "clearly" state that anywhere.
> Even the file description on the MS BBS made no mention.
> To make matters worse the file is self-extracting, so you cant easily
> peek in it to see if there is such a notice.
Barry,
I have to agree with Rick. Here is a copy of what was in my Capture file
when I D/Led my upgrade. This was captured off the Microsoft BBS.
---------------------------CLIP--------------------------------
This option enables you to download the MS-DOS 6.2 StepUp.
The StepUp is designed to update MS-DOS 6.0 systems to
MS-DOS 6.2 and will only run on a PC running MS-DOS 6.0
To download these files, you must first register your name and address.
(The file is about 1.3mb in size.)
The MSDOS 6.2 StepUp CANNOT BE RE-DISTRIBUTED on ANY other BBS!!!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
NOTE: The MS-DOS 6.2 Step Up is provided under license for you for internal
use only in connection with your validly licensed copies of MS-DOS 6.0. You
may not redistribute the software. Posting of the software on any other
bulletin board service constitutes a violation of the license agreement for the
software.
To register and download the files now, press 'Y'. Otherwise press 'N' to
cancel. (Y/N) y First/Last Name:
---------------------------------CLIP-------------------------------------
Doug
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From: MICHAEL COLLIER Number: 8096
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 11/29/93 9:50a
Subj: Phillips Cd Drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MC>Hi Michael,
MC>
MC>In a message of <Sun 21 Nov 93 02:01> to Ian Bishop (), you wrote:
MC>
MC> IB>Seeking realiable information on Phillips CD-ROM drives. Comparis
MC> IB>with manufacturer specs and ACTUAL, on site performance would be
MC> IB>extremely welcome.
MC> IB> IB>Regards, Ian Bishop
MC> IB>Bishop's Computers
MC>
MC>
MC> MC> Just installed an internal 2x phillips drive for a friend and r
MC> MC> new Groliers 6.0 MPC on it. . .
MC>
MC>Ggrrhhh! Phillips makes screwdrivers. *Philips* makes audio/video/Whir
MC>and CDs!
That's it you picky #$%$#$@, I'm taking the drive back tomorrow. . .
You &%$%$#$$ and *$#@% uptight %$%$##!!! (isn't that the nice thing
about using symbols, you can pretend I am cursing you in your own
language!) I'll buy Chinese instead!
It's another European who spends time picking lint out of his belly
button and calls that thinking. . . Sure, one of my European friends can
speak several languages, but he spends his time looking for spelling
mistakes in magazines and newspapers. Is this a trait of Europeans (and
NorthAmericans who like to think of themselves as continental)? No wonder
my parents left 30 or so years ago.
Ohhh man! Get a life, comeon over here where you can still (barely)
walk under real trees, treck through mountains and meet no one else,
scream incomprehensible, run on, ungrammatical paeans of freedom to the
sun and the moon. . .
Get it while it's hot, get it before it's gone for good and we're all
like you %$#$#^ Europeans. <gggggggggg>
Michael (Made in Ireland but grown in Canada)
--- FastEcho/386 B1101
* Origin: Quantum Leap Victoria BC (604)595-4407 [HST/V.32bis] (1:340/30)
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From: LOEL THOMPSON Number: 8097
To: RICHARD LACELLE Date: 11/29/93 8:21p
Subj: Re: The 7th Guest: Need Solve for Chess Board on Floor Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting RICHARD LACELLE to All <=-
RL> I am stuck where there's a chess board on the floor in the room on
RL> the second floor. It's where the fat girl looks at the maze carpet.
RL> Could someone help me here.
RL> Richard
Put a piece in each file of the board ( and each row ). Any new piece you
add will eliminate any other piece a Queen could take.
I'm stuck on the "can" puzzle in the kitchen. Can anyone help me?
--- Blue Wave/Max v2.12
* Origin: THE ARENA BBS * KENT, OHIO * (216) 673-1950 (1:157/630)
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From: PAUL HERMANN Number: 8098
To: RICHARD LACELLE Date: 11/30/93 9:07p
Subj: The 7th Guest: Need Solve for Chess Board on Floor Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Sunday November 28 1993 00:15, RICHARD LACELLE wrote to All:
RL> I am stuck where there's a chess board on the floor in the room on the
RL> second floor. It's where the fat girl looks at the maze carpet. Could
RL> someone help me here.
RL>
You should be able to find the solution in a Zip file that should be everywhere
by now. It is on the night owl 9(or10) cd. If you can't find it send me some
netmail, and I will send you the solution via netmail. It has been posted here
a few times already.(no need to bother everyone with a long message.)
-Paul
--- GoldED 2.41
* Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - Akron, OH (1:157/619.5)
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 8099
To: JERRY DARCHICOURT Date: 11/30/93 7:32p
Subj: Night Owl Virus Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Could someone please give me the names of the files infected on the
> Night Owl 10 CD? I bought the disc and want to make sure these files are
> not copied or accessed in any way.
> Thanks.
> Jerry Darchicourt
File and location information include:
The files in question are: SF2_UP.ZIP located in the 020a directory,
and SPORT21C.ZIP located in the 037a directory.
Hope this helps.
Joe Rinehart
config.sys, Inc.
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* Origin: The Blue Parrot RBBS - Ravenna, Oh.- ZyXel 1496E (1:157/479)
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 8100
To: JIM BUGNO Date: 11/30/93 10:38p
Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM -SGNXPRO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> I HAVE A MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVE AND A SOUND GALAXY NX PRO SOUND CARD
-> COMBO.
-> MY PROBLEM IS AFTER MY COMPUTER IS TURNED ON FOR 5 MINUTES MY DRIVES
-> BUSY LIGHT COMES ON BUT MY SCREEN STAYS BLANK.IT DOSN'T SEEM TO BE AB
-> TO READ THE DISK. I'VE TRIED OTHER DISKS AND ALL POSSIBLE CONFIGURATI
-> AND I END UP WITH THE SAME THING.WHEN THE MACHINE IS COLD THE DRIVE
-> READS FINE.EVEN TECH SUPPORT IS STUMPED.I'VE ALSO SENT MY DRIVE AND C
-> BACK TO THE MANUFACT.AND GOTTEN NEW DRIVE AND CARD PROBLEM STAYED THE
-> SAME. ALSO I'M RUNNING MS-DOS6.0 HAVE UPGRADED TO 6.2 AND HAVE SAME
-> PROBLEM PLEASE ANY SUGGESTION WOULD BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED.
-> <<JIM BUGN
->
-> --- UBBS2.09/GEcho 1.01+
-> * Origin: The DataWerks -v.32bis- CD-ROM's 717-343-5004 (1:268/316)
Don't think its the cdrom drive, sounds like a bad dma channel on your
motherboard to me, can confirm if you have had or now have problems copy
to or from your floppy drives. I had the same problem till I changed the
motherboard. Even 2 diagnostic problems couldn't detect the bad dma
until it actually occurred at that moment.
--- WM v3.01/93-0705
* Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 6.6 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0)
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From: JEFF WEISS Number: 8101
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 7:17p
Subj: *Recordable CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
We now have the following writable CDs for sale:
CD-R Discs:
Ricoh 74 min (660 MB) CD-R discs $19.75 each (any quantity)
CD-ROM Recorders:
---------
Philips CD-ROM RECORDER $5,495
- Philips CDD521 Double Speed CD-ROM Recorder
- Adaptec 1540c SCSI Controller
- CD-GEN Premastering Software >now does Multi-Session<
Ricoh CD-ROM RECORDER $3,895
- Ricoh RS 9200CD Single Speed CD-ROM Recorder
- SCSI Controller
- CD Record Software 2.0
These recorders are ideal for archiving, and mass data storage.
The blank 650 meg CD-Rs are much cheaper than any other removable
media. Also, the CD-ROM readers are much cheaper than any Bernoulli,
Syquest, or WORM drive. They're even cheaper than SCSI tape drives.
If you want to transfer data to CD-ROM but don't want to purchase
a CD-ROM recorder at this time, we are pleased to offer you our
DATA CONVERSION SERVICES. We will transfer your data to CD-ROM for you.
Call for a FREE writable CD-ROM primer.
Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc.
650 Cooke Street, #3
P.O. Box 4402
Waterbury, CT 06704-0402
(203) 759-0574 voice
(203) 759-0553 fax
A $4.95 handling charge is added to all orders, no matter how large.
Only the actual shipping charges are billed to your order.
Connecticut residents add 6% sales tax.
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
--- Maximus 2.01wb
* Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130)
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 8102
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 11/30/93 3:48p
Subj: Gus & Pas Info Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
JW> Has it actually been released yet?
I do believe it has. But I think you have to order it directly from Gravis.
--- Maximus/2 2.01wb
* Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333)
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From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 8103
To: JEFFREY YOUNG Date: 11/30/93 3:50p
Subj: Gus or Pas16? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CZ>--- Maximus/2 2.01wb
CZ> * Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333)
JY> Just how flawless is it? I know that with the MT-32 synth. you can
JY> program the tones so that the sound varies with say note velocity. For
JY> example you can control the time variant filter envelope "hight" with
JY> note velocity. i.e. the larger the note vel. value the "brighter" the
JY> sound. Can the GUS driver do this?
When I said flawless, I was referring to the emulation itself, not to the
features of the emulation. I'm not quite sure as to how far the MegaEm driver
goes as to producing a note's sound variations. The GUS does have a
multitimbral wavetable chip, therefore the effect is possible on a native GUS,
but like I said, I'm not sure how far they've taken the MegaEm driver.
Remember, now it plays SB sound FX along with the General MIDI emulation,
something unheard of on the MT-32 or such. Even if such "note velocity" is not
available on the MegaEm emulation, it may come in the future. Remember,
software emulation is very versatile.
--- Maximus/2 2.01wb
* Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333)
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From: BOB DUNN Number: 8104
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/30/93 7:09p
Subj: Lawnmower Man Cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TS> Also I am interested in a review/impressions of "London the
TS> Multimedia Tour" an MPC cdrom with "50 mins of video and 460 col
TS> photographs". Any news?
I'd like to know about that too. Pass along the info if you get it.
Thanks
■ MegaMail 2.10 #1429:Mispelled,Imposibel! My modem is error correctin
--- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3
* Origin: * Glass Onion * Ansonia CT * USA * (1:141/1295)
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From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 8105
To: WALTER CHISENSKI Date: 11/30/93 1:44p
Subj: TROUBLE-REBEL ASSAULT CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I've been having similar problems. I'm running it on a double speed drive on
my 486-33. It locks up every once and awhile, although it hasn't reached
epidemic proportions yet :). At the moment I'm blaming it on my drive, since
I'm borrowing a friend's Texel while my NEC is being repaired. I'm still using
the same drivers with the Texel drive. Rebel Assault is a fantastic game
though. When it does work, it's really stunning.
--- Maximus 2.00
* Origin: The Matrix BBS (1:141/111)
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From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 8106
To: THOMAS HOFFECKER Date: 11/30/93 1:48p
Subj: Nec Cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TH> Has anybody had the chance to use one of the New
TH> NEC triple speed CD ROM
TH> drives yet. I'm looking to buy a CDROM and was
TH> going to get a Toshiba, but
TH> I may wait until I hear about the new NEC drives.
TH> Anybody got any info on
TH> these drives.
The drives run at about 195ms, getting 450k/s on the transfer rate. They allow
playing of CD audio without any special software. There are audio controls on
the front of the unit. I've seen the bare drives for sale in the mail order
houses for around five hundred bucks. The drives have a standard SCSI
interface, so if you already have a SCSI card, you'll be all set. I believe
NEC's SCSI interface is about $70.
--- Maximus 2.00
* Origin: The Matrix BBS (1:141/111)
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From: MICHAEL COX Number: 8107
To: TOD MAFFIN Date: 11/29/93 6:43p
Subj: Re: Access problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Tod Maffin to All <=-
TM> (Panasonic SCD-521B) keeps trying to access itself from BBS batch
TM> files, when there's no command switching to that drive.
Check in your MAX.CTL file. There's a line in there to "SaveDirectories"
which is likely set to ABCD.....Z. Remove your CD-ROM assignment letter
and you'll be cooking with gas!
M.C
... He who dies with the most TAGLINES wins!
--- GEcho 1.00
* Origin: Lester's Hideaway, Smiths Falls, ON (1:256/202.0)
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From: JOE SITKO Number: 8108
To: JEFF SINGLETON Date: 11/25/93 5:01p
Subj: CD-Rom to Sound Blaster P Refer: NONE
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Jeff Singleton wrote
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▐▒░To all with the knowledge,
▐▒░ My roommate and I jus' got done putting in his first CD-ROM in his
▐▒░'puter and we can't get any compatibility between it and the Sound Blaster
▐▒░that he had in there already. The CD-ROM is made by REVEAL (I Think...?)
▐▒░we tried everything from addresses in his AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to
▐▒░interfacing cables etc. We can listen too music CD's out his SB speakers,
▐▒░when we play games we get only muffled sounds thru the SBpro. We tried
▐▒░installing the games and it works fine, but we can't hear the games when p
▐▒░off the CD's. Any info would be greatly appreciated..........?!?!?
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Jeff,
This is an easy one to fix. Your CD Rom is really a Mitsumi. Although
it says that your Soundblaster Pro is compatible, its only compatible if
you re-pin the audio cable that connects the CD Rom to the soundcard.
This is a very simple operation and should only take a few minutes to
do.
What you need to do is:
1. Unplug the audio cable from the soundcard.
2. Using a straight pin or toothpick, release the small plastic
tabs holding the four wires in the cable plug and pull the
wires with the larger metal ends out of the connector,
taking care to note the order from which you removed
them. Also note that when you put them back into the
connector, they will only fit back in the holes one way.
(There's a little bump that will orient them.)
3. Reinsert them opposite the way they were removed. Depending
on how you look at them, they were in the order of:
BLACK-WHITE-BLACK-WHITE
they must be put back in the connector:
WHITE-BLACK-WHITE-BLACK
4. Plug the connector back on to the soundcard, and you're
ready to go!!
If you have any further questions, give me a shout.
Joe Sitko on Thursday, 11/25/93 17:00:51
JSITKO@PRO-BERKS.CTS.COM
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From: DAVE REDOUX Number: 8109
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 11/30/93 1:05p
Subj: Re: Night Owl 10 Dealer Refer: NONE
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On 11-25-93 Laurie Batt wrote to John Nelson...
LB> ->> Scan 108 (also on the CD) for the ButterFLIES virus.
LB> ->> Apparently Scan detect the butterFLY virus and CLEAN can wipe
LB> ->> it. Comments anyone??
LB>
LB> JN> Just how does it do this on a READ ONLY CD?
LB>
LB> By copying the file to your hard drive and then unpacking the archive.
LB> IT DOES WORK.
LB> I have done this succesfully with the sport21c.zip
Laurie,
It doesn't remove the virus from the CD, does it?
Pardon my ignorance, I'm not well versed in CD ROM's.
Dave
LB> * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532)
P.S. Neat origin, where is this?
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From: DAVE REDOUX Number: 8110
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 1:32p
Subj: Soundblaster16 ASP SCSI- Refer: NONE
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Hi Everyone,
I do not have a CD ROM yet, however I am planning on getting one
once the triple spins come down in price.
I want to add a very good sound card now that will be compatible
with a wide variety of CD ROM players in the near future.
The new Soundblaster 16 ASP SCSI-2 looks like it is a good
soundcard that will be highly compatible. Any thoughts or comments
on this card or on the feasiblity of my plans would be greatly
appreciated. I'd rather hear about it now that have to live through
it later. <G>
Dave
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From: GEOFF FRANGOS @ 910/114 Number: 8111
To: DON KULHA Date: 11/29/93 10:10a
Subj: RE: CD CARE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I use Plastic Polish by BARE-METAL (TM)...It is sold in hobby shops for
polishing the clear canopies of model aircraft. Two and a half bucks gets you
little one ounce bottle which should last forever unless you have some _real_
bad scratches to deal with...
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From: MTRAFFIC Number: 8112
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 11:32p
Subj: Traffic Report! Refer: NONE
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*********************************************************************
* Birdsoft Poster Record for Area: CDROM *
* Messages received by Unregistered (1:3600/7) *
* Mon, Nov 1, 1993 - Tue, Nov 30, 1993 *
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Posts Name Average Size Address
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
63 Rowan Evans 261 3:711/413
62 Boris Osadciw 906 1:157/46
62 Mike Shannon 981 1:3407/101
62 Brice Fleckenstein 677 1:231/190
46 Wee Yung 1152 1:102/138
38 Andrew See 885 3:712/218
37 GEORGE DASWANI 1092 1:207/225
37 Ashwin Bihari 1155 1:207/225
34 Jim Lambert 885 1:18/10
34 Chris Zito 1068 1:141/333
26 Ed Duchek 589 1:387/635.1
25 Joe Rinehart 1633 1:157/611
24 Tony Stott 1111 3:714/906
24 CHET HART 1171 1:363/69
22 David Silver 783 1:369/8
21 Poe Lim 887 3:623/630
21 Marcus Lee 1297 3:640/203
19 Phil Trevorrow 747 1:322/736
18 Gary Huff 1097 1:218/201.0
18 Laurie Batt 1012 3:640/532
18 Dave Wong 484 1:343/15
17 Leslie Rhorer 1566 1:387/800.4
17 KOMKIT LISTISARD 1020 1:109/188
17 Steve Mann 1058 3:711/440
16 Rusty Atkins 881 1:2410/353
16 Giuliano Maciocci Jr 1233 5:7211/1.78
15 Benny Chan 807 1:218/903
(truncated for brevity)
Total = 2578 by 747 authors.
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From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 8113
To: JD BROWN Date: 11/29/93 12:09p
Subj: DBLESPCE HOOKS Refer: NONE
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>TW>After some time I realised that MSDOS 6 was a joke and got rid of
>TW>DBLSP all and went back to dos 5, after formatting my drive and stuff
>TW>one week I look root dir and find a DBLSPACE file with read only
>TW>hidden attribut
>JW>The only way to get rid of the DOS 6.0 dblspace is to do a
>JW>low level format. If you have an IDE this would be a very bad
>JW>thing to do. With an IDE you would have to send the drive back to
>JW>the manufacturer to have it done since there is code that only can
>JW>be put in with special equipment.
>
>JDB> Absolutly NOT TRUE. You can rid yorself od ANY operating system
>JDB> no matter how well hooked by using FDISK and doing a high level
>JDB> format.
I have been watching this thread for the past several days and have tried very
hard not to jump in. Unfortunately, you are both wrong.
You can Low Level Format SOME IDE Drives yourself., BUT it doesn't remove ALL
the hooks that DBLSPCE puts in. I have two 200-meg Maxtor IDE Drives in my
machine. I foolishly put Dblspce in and when I removed it, I found that FDISK
would not run anymore. You see Mickeysoft knows that if you were to run FDISK
on a Doublespaced drive, you'd mess it up, so when you first put Dblspce in,
it puts hooks in the outer ring of your Hard Drive THAT WILL PREVENT YOU FROM
RUNNING FDISK. Unfortunatly NOTHING short of having your drives degaussed at
the factory will remove those hooks. I have heard that Micksoft did put out a
subsequent fix that will let you remove those hooks, but I'm not trying it or
anything from them for a long time.
I tried high level formatting with DOS 5, DOS 3.3, DOS 4.01 and even had a
friend with Compact DOS try it....nothing would work. I could Low Level
re-format again and again, but FDISK would not run, and I wanted to
re-partition. I called Maxtor and they sent me software that allowed me to
Low Level Format both those IDE drives, no big problem, BUT FDISK would still
not run. In desperation, I bought ONTRACK's Disk Manager
and partitioned with that. It works fine and I have just resolved myself that
I can no longer use FDISK. Maxtor techs told me that the only way that they
knew to remove those outer ring hooks was to send the drives back to them for
degaussing. I don't want to do that so I'm staying with Ontrack. But, as I
said previousely, I have heard that Mickeysoft has come out with a fix that'll
let you remove those hooks, I'm just not trusting them anymore!!!!!!
SNR
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From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 8114
To: RICH FISHER Date: 11/29/93 11:46p
Subj: Re: CD troubles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I have a question regarding my internal CD-ROM. It seems when I plug plug
> my stereo cables from the sound board to the CD interface. My programs
> play fine but when I attempt to play audio CD's I get VERY little
> sound....At full blast I can faintly hear the CD......any suggestions.
Hi Rich,
Try re-installing your audio driver!..TTYL
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 8115
To: JOSEPH ROBERTSON Date: 11/28/93 11:28a
Subj: Gus & panasonic 562b Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JR>WY>You need to buy the 562B with controller and you need to modify the
JR>WY>audio cable to fit in with internal audio of the GUS.
JR>WY>All brand new with manufacture warranty.
JR>WY>CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$229
JR>WY>Price does not included $10 shipping.
JR>WY>Call 310-602-2076 8AM-12PM, 6PM-9PM PST or mail order payable to: TRUC
JR>WY>16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723. Accept money order, COD $5extra
JR> Could I not just use the external audio line in on
JR>the drive? What kind of modification is necessary for using
JR>the internal audio cable? Thanks...
Yes, you can use external audio on the drive.
To modify, you just take out the cable out of the holder and plug one by
one instead of the whole plug.
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From: ADAM BARONE Number: 8116
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 8:27p
Subj: LOOM Refer: NONE
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ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have just recently completed the game of Loom. It is an excellent
game. And very challenging also.
I am willing to trade it for any adult cd-rom or 7TH Guest or Sherlock
Holmes. Or I'd be willing to sell it for $35.
I have all the documentation and it is ready to go out the door!
CONTACT ME AT: (513)274-4916-----
or via Compuserve mail ID:(73062,47) Alan Barone-------
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From: CHET HART Number: 8117
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 8:28a
Subj: Missed Messages Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Everyone,
If you have tried to send a message to me (Chet Hart) then please
resubmit the message as I have been isolated from FIDONet for about
5 days and may have missed you on my last mail pickup.
Thnak you!
73, Chet
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From: BOB DEUTCH Number: 8118
To: ALL Date: 11/30/93 2:20p
Subj: HELLO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
"BIG BOBBER'S BBS"
LOCATED IN SUNNY SOUTH FLORIDA
IS PROUD TO NOW BE ECHOING THIS CONFERENCE
RUNNING WILDCAT VER 3.90
US ROBOTICS 21600 DUAL STANDARD
(305)572-3357
YOUR SYSOP: BOB DEUTCH
1.8 GIG ON-LINE
"THE BEST KEEPS GETTING BETTER"
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 8119
To: TONY STOTT Date: 11/30/93 9:54p
Subj: Night Owl Virus Update Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Thanks Joe, for a dispassionate, clearly objective statement of
>....
Thank you for your kind remarks. As for being objective, my real only
concern is that with a 'BBS ready" disc with as many sales as this one enjoys,
that even a suspected virus should be announced and researched. I dread the
number of innocent people that may have been zapped by such foolishness, of
being quiet, or ignorant.
It's hard enough for most persons just to do a regular backup:) BBS's
already have a undeserved reputation for passing viruses, when we all know that
they are generally passed commercially. I find it ironic that BBS's even have
a natural immunity to boot sector viruses, that so many universities have to
tolorate. A sysops knowledge of what not to make available further preserve
the real value of BBS'ng to the end user.
At least now, word is spreading in regard to where these files are located
and are being removed (at the least) from users availablity.
> My guess is that shareware cd prices will rise a bit to cover
> the extra effort publishers will (or should!) put in to tracking
> virii.
Well, that may be true, but many of us in the business will continue to do
our best to price for volume business and better serve the BBS community.
With friendly regards,
Joe Rinehart
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From: JOE RINEHART Number: 8120
To: SEAN MANN Date: 11/30/93 11:51p
Subj: CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Could somebody tell me what the best internal CD-ROM drive is and how
> much it usually costs, and where to order or buy one at.
Depends on what you are buying it for really. If you are buying it for
multi-media, then you will want a faster more expensive drive. However, if you
want it to run a bbs or simply for file storage, then speed isn't important.
I have over 20 discontinued refurbished Hitachi model 3500 drives
that we will start shipping in the coming days. We will be selling these for
$130 each, and if you need a controller we'll sell you one for about $60.00.
Our prices on these drives are not yet carved in stone:)
Hope this helps you make your selection. Aside from the above refurbished
drives, other are available here on an order basis. You may wish to purchase a
multi-media drive from a dealer who has it in stock.
Regards,
Joe Rinehart
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From: MIKE FITZSIMONDS Number: 8121
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 12/01/93 1:35p
Subj: ***FREE Catalog Offer*** Refer: NONE
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Hey Joe, I would like a copy of your Free Catalog because I will be
getting a CDROM in the very near future.
My mailing address is as listed below.
Mike Fitzsimonds
516 Second Street
Thompson, ND 58278
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From: ERIC ERICKSON Number: 8122
To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 11/30/93 9:06p
Subj: Os/2 Drivers For Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LM>
LM> IBM has released a driver for MOST (not all) Mitsumi CD-ROM drives. I
LM> believe that the LU002 is NOT supported but all others are. Look for a
LM> copy of MITFX.ZIP (or near spellings) on a local BBS, GEnie, IBM's own
LM> OS/2 BBS, etc.
Thats right and the driver were officially release in the
last week for Mitsumi/CL Drives. They are available on CI$
and the IBM OS/2 BBS and probably soon on your local BBS.
cheers,
eric Internet - (drowelf@char.vnet.net)
BBS (in what ever conference this is)
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 8123
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 11/28/93 5:13p
Subj: Which is best? Refer: NONE
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Martin,
I think Toshiba X3401 will work with most SCSI adapter. It is a
SCSI-II drive, that's why I think it will work with most of the SCSI
adapter available on the market today...
Eric
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From: BILL HARTMAN Number: 8124
To: ALL Date: 12/01/93 6:30a
Subj: ?slow rom ? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a toshiba 3401 that I am using with OS/2. When I play the video
files the motion is jerky. Is this normal, or should I be looking for
some kind of fix?
Bill
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From: STEVE KRAISLER Number: 8125
To: ALL Date: 11/29/93 7:47p
Subj: mega movie Refer: NONE
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The best price I've received for Mega Movie, a new CD is 39 bucks plus 5
bils shipping. ANy one out there with a better price? If so, my money
is yours.
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From: STEVE KRAISLER Number: 8126
To: RICH FISHER Date: 11/29/93 7:56p
Subj: CD troubles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RF>I have a question regarding my internal CD-ROM. It seems
RF>when I plug plug my stereo cables from the sound board to
RF>the CD interface. My programs play fine but when I attempt
RF>to play audio CD's I get VERY little sound....At full
RF>blast I can faintly hear the CD......any suggestions.
RF>---
RF> * Origin: PC-HELP BBS in Belton, MO (816) 331-4703 (1:280/31)
Check the "mixer" software that came with your sound board. It's a
windows app and the cd "lever" may be positioned low (1 or 2)
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From: BOB SHUSTER Number: 8127
To: DAVE WONG Date: 12/01/93 12:35a
Subj: Adult cd-roms for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SOrry, I paid like $40 each. $50 for the set is too low (at least for
me!) - Bob Shuster
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 8128
To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 12/01/93 7:46p
Subj: OS/2 DRIVERS FOR MITSUMI Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: OS/2 DRIVERS FOR MITSUMI
> I'll be glad to give you the number to IBM's OS/2 BBS. Its 1-404-835-6600.
> I'm afraid that the information you cited for your CD-ROM drive is NOT
> sufficient for me to answer whether or not your CD-ROM is supported. Good lu
> Larry
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> * Origin: Mintz BBS, Silver Spring, MD (1:109/427.1)
Thanks for the Information!
I'll tell ya a bit more about my CD-ROM. It has 350ms access time like I
said before, It supports 150Kb per/second or 175K/second. Supports both ISO
and High-Sierra Format's. I has the standard Mitsumi SCSI interface card.
My Drive has the Built In Caddy, and does not support Eject, but I peeked at
the CD-ROM driver, MTMCDS.SYS and MTMCDE.SYS files, and it says the driver
can support those features....
Does that help at all? The Box on the outside, says it's MPC compliant, and
the model is CRMC...
Well Thanks for the Number! I hope that information helps ya..
Thanks again...
.\\Tom~~
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From: JASON DEVRIES Number: 8129
To: RICH FISHER Date: 11/30/93 6:11p
Subj: CD troubles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RF>I have a question regarding my internal CD-ROM. It seems when I plug
RF>plug my
RF>stereo cables from the sound board to the CD interface. My
RF>programs p