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#: 889 S1/General Information
    15-Jul-88  09:49:34
Sb: IH/writer/new member
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: all

       I just found this place (maybe Howard shouldn't have made Tapcis blast
by What's New?) and am delighted at the resources here.
       I'm a sysop of Safetynet - CompuServe's firefighter, industrial safety,
industrial health, and environmental forum; an industrial hygienist and a
freelance writer.  My interest in CD ROM is to research and review applications
in industrial hygiene and occupational health.  I'm using a Philips CM 100 and
have some of the SilverPlatter health databases.
       Len

#: 890 S1/General Information
    15-Jul-88  09:49:39
Sb: DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: RONALD OLDHAM 76214,373

Ron,
       I'd appreciate learning more about your database - it sounds right up my
alley!
       Len

#: 891 S1/General Information
    15-Jul-88  09:49:46
Sb: #Hello
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: J.S. Frentzen 76117,2127 (X)

       Just thought I'd say hi, Jeff -- Imagine "seeing" you here!  (grin).
       Len Wilcox

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#: 892 S1/General Information
    15-Jul-88  12:33:51
Sb: #870-More info...
Fm: Steve Hannaford 71131,1564
To: Michael Murray 71616,214 (X)

 I-CVD  -- I've heard of CVD but not I-CVD.  What is it?  It might make my list
of acronyms.  I also kniow about CDV.

Thanks. I'm glad you liked the June 21 piece.

#: 893 S1/General Information
    15-Jul-88  23:39:49
Sb: #891-#Hello
Fm: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362
To: Len Wilcox 76701,115 (X)

Hi, Len!

Just thought I'd let you know 'there is no escape'!

-- Jerry

P.S. Glad to see the article on stock photography/CD-ROMs in PHOTO DISTRICT
NEWS.  Haven't had a chance to do more than skim it yet; does the writer
somewhere make it clear that the CD-ROM contains not the color photos but
rather b/w DTP files scanned-in from the photos?

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#: 894 S1/General Information
    16-Jul-88  00:08:23
Sb: #CDROM SYSTEM
Fm: Lawrence Hughes 75176,3215
To: all

I am looking to purchase a CDROM system for use in our poison control center
using MICROMEDEX's Poisondex database in the near future. The computer will be
dedicated to the Poison Control center. Does anyone sell complete systems with
internal cdrom drives that would be compatible with MICROMEDEX's software?  If
anyone has any information and or suggestions on putting together and
ecomonical but reliable system for this purpose, please leave replies... THANKS

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#: 895 S1/General Information
    16-Jul-88  10:01:52
Sb: #893-#Hello
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362 (X)

       Hi, Jerry!  I can run but I can't hide, eh?  (grin)
       I haven't seen the aticle in PDN.  A black and white scan of a color
photo might leave a lot to be desired.  (OTOH, it might help, too!).
       I'd like to see _your_ article when its published.
       Len

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#: 896 S1/General Information
    16-Jul-88  10:02:00
Sb: #894-CDROM SYSTEM
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: Lawrence Hughes 75176,3215 (X)

Lawrence,
       Yes, a fellow by the name of Peter Dyke sells complete systems,
including the CD ROM Drive, and has a database for emergency responders that
can go with it.  He checks in my forum (Safetynet) but I don't have his PPN
handy.  If you want to get in touch with him, let me know and I'll send you his
PPN.
       Len

#: 897 S1/General Information
    16-Jul-88  13:14:21
Sb: #895-#Hello
Fm: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362
To: Len Wilcox 76701,115 (X)

Never fear, Len, you won't be able to _avoid_ getting a copy of my
article when it's published.

Of course, you _could_ avoid READING it...  <grin>

-- Jerry

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#: 898 S1/General Information
    16-Jul-88  17:11:22
Sb: #897-#Hello
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362 (X)

Jerry,
       Looking forward to seeing the article -- BTW, I have a new address. It's
37397 Berkshire Drive, Madera CA 93638.  I'm _sure_ I'll have time to read it!!
       Len



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#: 899 S3/CDROM Applications
    16-Jul-88  21:17:01
Sb: #854-WORMS
Fm: Skip Kilsdonk 70436,1227
To: David Donaldson 76340,1652

David,

What kind of informatin do you need?  I used to be VP of Marketing at Maxtor;
we marketed a 800 MB WORM drive that was manufactured by RICOH.

Let me know how I can help.

....Skip

#: 900 S3/CDROM Applications
    16-Jul-88  21:17:14
Sb: #879-TITLES CDROM WORM?
Fm: Skip Kilsdonk 70436,1227
To: Pierre 73067,1013 (X)

Pierre,

A big reason for the difference in cost of the WORM vs CD ROM disks is that
the CD ROM disks are just stamped out (like records) and don't have to be
recordable.  WORM disks are entirely different technology because they have
to be write-able.  Leading edge technology, in fact.

....Skip

#: 901 S1/General Information
    17-Jul-88  09:28:56
Sb: #legal storage
Fm: John McCormick 76360,44
To:  71360,467

Dear Mark, thanks forthe info, actually the reques came frome a friend here in
the government .  His agency wants to store files on optical media and destroy
the old copies but can't find legal precedent permitting this. I had heard of
that trial in SF.  Isn't it true that only the judge and clerks made use of the
system that the attourneys for both sides insisted on paper copies?
        In any case, that wasn't actual evidence and the originals were still
available.  My question relates to making copies then destroying legally
mandated originals that were to be stored for up to 70 years. jm

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#: 902 S3/CDROM Applications
    17-Jul-88  15:11:20
Sb: #721-ALDE PUBLISHING DISCS
Fm: Ronald Nutter 73605,612
To: Kenneth Wm. Miller, II 76367,2733 (X)

I can appreciate your concern about having most of the files in .ARC format.
While on this version of the disk there is room still left on the disk still
that would have allowed the files to be un-archived.  I am working with the
project manager at ALDE on the next version of the PD ROM.  The organization
will be much better and will have even more files.  I have contributed the
files from my board (Over 40 megs worth) and will be assisting with the
creation of a master file directory and catetory file as required by the File
Management System used by most RBBS sysops.  If everything goes accordingly to
what we hope, the file directory and category file will be placed onto the CD
where those sysops who use the PC-SIG CD still have to mess with a 2Meg+ file
on their hard drive.  If you would like to know more about the current version
of the CD from ALDE, leave a message for me here with your questions or call my
board Bluegrass RBBS 606-272-0499.



#: 903 S1/General Information
    17-Jul-88  16:16:11
Sb: #898-#Hello
Fm: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362
To: Len Wilcox 76701,115 (X)

Hi, Len --

Does this mean you're now Comstock's West Coast office, or what??

INMWTK!

-- Jerry

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#: 904 S1/General Information
    17-Jul-88  18:07:15
Sb: #903-#Hello
Fm: Len Wilcox 76701,115
To: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362 (X)

Jerry,
       No, you're confusing me with Len Kaltman.  I've never had any dealings
with Comstock or Photonet.  I was a sysop on photoforum till a couple of months
ago, when I cut my sysoping to just Safetynet.  That's where you know me from.
       Do I still get your article (grin)?
       Len

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#: 905 S1/General Information
    17-Jul-88  22:17:55
Sb: #901-legal storage
Fm: Mark Schneider 71330,467
To: John McCormick 76360,44

John -

The last time I looked at the Federal Rules of Evidence, they were tighter than
the California Evidence Code, and "original" meant original.  Again, though,
the Best Evidence Rule applies only when the *CONTENTS* of a writing are in
dispute, as opposed to its interpretation or the fact that it exists at all.
In S.F., I believe that the attorneys had terminals too, and I *think*,
although I may be wrong, that the evidence was offered and received in digital
form, not just the pleadings.  If I were in your friend's shoes, I'd seek the
opinion of the Attorney General in his jurisdiction.  BTW, still trying to
raise my credit standing for the Kurzweil Model 30!

                                       - Mark

#: 906 S1/General Information
    18-Jul-88  07:48:36
Sb: #881-CDROM DRIVE DIFFERENCES
Fm: J.S. Frentzen 76117,2127
To: Tom Roscoe 71777,2564

The Sony drives use the same MS Extensions that Hitachi and all the others use.
The difference between all these drives is that they use proprietary .SYS files
(drivers).  The drivers used for Hitachi will not work on a Sony, and vice
versa, for instance.  These drivers comes bundled with the drive. -- Jeff

#: 907 S3/CDROM Applications
    18-Jul-88  07:58:53
Sb: #879-TITLES CDROM WORM?
Fm: J.S. Frentzen 76117,2127
To: Pierre 73067,1013

CD-ROM Review magazine publishes a list of available CD-ROMs. For more
information, please call 800-441-4403 and ask how you can get a copy of the
April 1988 issue.  We will publish the list again in October, but with
commercial, non-commercial, and "phony"/ nonexistent titles separated in the
listing. -- Jeff

#: 908 S4/Adding CDROM Access
    18-Jul-88  08:00:04
Sb: #883-Interesting Hack
Fm: J.S. Frentzen 76117,2127
To: Tom Roscoe 71777,2564

So, what's the point? -- Jeff

#: 909 S1/General Information
    18-Jul-88  11:50:07
Sb: Response doc. storage
Fm: David Gilliland 76340,2346
To: JAMES CHESSHIRE 72656,3200

James, I would look into a commercial WORM solution such as 12" WORM with
medium speed scanners 12-20 pages per minute depending on resolution.  The
scanner engine I would look for in any system is Fujitsu.  This machine gives
you variable resolution from 100 to 400 DPI and is very friendly with
light/dark control and other features.  The driver interface board to the
engine should have on board Group 3 and 4 compession so that the image is alway
kept compressed on disc until it is viewed or printed.  A wide variety of disc
drives are available but the scanner is a major factor in productivity.  I
think that this engine is now integrated into the Imageering Optical Disc
Systems product line.  They are in Memphis Tn.  Also when you look at systems
be sure that the company you select has a rental program.  This helps cut down
on equipment purchases during the "start up" phase of your conversion process
from paper to optical storage. PS. Fujitsu print engine prints 12-20 pages per
minute and gets aprox. 50,000 images to a toner cartridge !

#: 910 S4/Adding CDROM Access
    18-Jul-88  14:29:43
Sb: #883-Interesting Hack
Fm: Frank Scanzano 75126,302
To: Tom Roscoe 71777,2564

TOM,
   Can you tell me where to get the programming onfo on the CDROM drive?
          Frank Scanzano

#: 911 S1/General Information
    18-Jul-88  21:40:55
Sb: #904-Hello
Fm: Jerry O'Neill 74365,362
To: Len Wilcox 76701,115 (X)

<mega-blush!>

Gee, Len, I *do* apologize!  You're absolutely right, of course... my
only excuse is that Len Kaltman is _also_ here, and I've exchanged some
msgs with him.

So when I got yours, and glanced no further than the "Len"... well, the
rest is history.  or hysteria.

Now that I have you placed -- Safetynet, & all that -- sure, you'll still
get my article!  The subject (dunno where you joined the thread) will be
"Storing Photo Libraries on Optical Disks."  That's the working title;
final title, I hope, will be equally informative but much jazzier.

-- Jerry