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ns you have on it? Also, in the rebel assault manual, i noticed they provide an ideal config sys setup to run rebel assault. Even with this config of theirs, does your copy still hang? If you could find some time to reply, i would greatly appreciate it. regards, chris ansell --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Bush Telegraph - Sydney - Australia (3:711/454) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TED HARPER@3:623/630@FIDONET Number: 11059 To: POE LIM@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:51p Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Poe: [ re: Return to Zork CDROM update patch 1.0->1.1 ] > TH> but /doesn't/ allow you to keep your existing savegames. > ^^^^^^^^ > Arrgh! Well, almost done anyway, so I'll persevere > with the old one. It's kind of a major omission isn't it. I for one wouldn't have minded a slightly longer download for the upgrade if there had been a "migrate saved game" utility included as well. I'm not nearly as far through the game as you, so I didn't mind working back through from the start. BTW, the sound isn't really all *that* much better than 1.0 was (on my SBPro at least). ted.h. --- * Origin: Ted's Skiing Substitute, Sydney +61-2-686-4192 (3:713/306) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HENRY PAUL@1:109/519 Number: 11060 To: RICK NAY@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:52p Subj: Re: DSP 16,Soundwave 32 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RN>Nope not kidding..It is available..But unfortunately only for the Cardinal a RN>Orchid boards..I have the Cardinal DSP16..If you read the original message y RN>can give Xing Technology a call and order it..It should be available soon at RN>CompUSA and other Computer stores and mailorder.. Ah, so it only works on those sound cards huh? Hmmmmm. Not too bad I guess. Thanks for the info! Henry * OLX 2.1 TD * Lennon of Borg. Imagine there's no assimilation.... --- GOMail v1.1 [92-0231] * Origin: Origin Line Not Defined In GOEDIT (1:152/103) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEREK STUTSMAN@1:124/6106 Number: 11061 To: CHAD REID@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:53p Subj: UFO CD Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CR>Let me guess Derek, your store doesn't have a return policey? I was CR>going to try it out, I guess I'll think twice this time. Luckily, the store was good about the return, and I was able to get Rebel Assault instead. (Which I _do_ recommend!) Derek Stutsman * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: Code 3 BBS *Lewisville,TX* 214-436-8753/221-7139 (1:124/6106) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAT RILEY@1:124/6106 Number: 11062 To: ALL@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:54p Subj: CR-562B Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone have a Panasonic CR-562B Controller sitting around they don't use? If you do, please respond to me here, I need one. Thanks. --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 01-30-94 * Origin: JAFO! BBS Granite City, Il. 618-797-1675 1:2250/26 (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MURPHY@1:2609/2 Number: 11063 To: MICHAEL KELLY@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:55p Subj: Mitsumi cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MK>Perhaps this will help? Call 1-919-517-0001 (IBM BBS) and download the MK>file MITFX.ZIP to get the latest Mitsumi CD-ROM drive OS/2 driver. Simply MK>place the following in your OS/2 CONFIG.SYS file: MK>BASEDEVICE=MITFX001.ADD MK>and you will not need MSCDEX to access the CD-ROM drive from within OS/2. MK>Hope this helps! Thanks anyhow, but I already use MITFX001.ADD in the OS/2 side. Sad to say, I have the earlier version, and cannot find the November one without a LD call; the earlier version works fine for me, so I save the LD charges for the moment. When MITFX.ZIP came thru the second time, all local BBSs looked in their directories, saw they already had a file with that name, and said: "Sorry, Charlie!" But I need a replacement for MSCDEX for when I am using PCDOS 6.1 directly, as I need to do at times. OS/2 is a fine operating system, but it is only one of two under which I must operate. I spent a ton of money on enhancements to this machine for certain programs. I don't feel the need to just throw it all away and rewrite a LOT of files, just because I deliberately trashed MS-DOS. I don't have the time, either. What I have, works very well; not ANY of it is whinedoze or MS-related except for that driver. I just don't like the queasy stomach I have when I recall it's MScdex on the CD-ROM. But thanks again for taking the time to make the suggestion. the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio, USA === * DeLuxe 1.21 #8814 * Have a nice day? Always do! I have OS/2! --- InterPCB 1.50 * Origin: Nerd's Nook (216)-356-1431 - HST (1:157/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA@1:125/7 Number: 11064 To: ALL@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:55p Subj: Multimedia Authoring Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Since I haven't seen much discussion of it here I was wondering if there were any echos where discussion of multimedia tools, authoring, title production were held. I'm also interested in front ends for organizing and delivering info on CD. Info primarily would be graphics files....pcx/gif/avi...reccomendations/info on licensing/etc. much appreciated. DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WANDA KATO@1:125/7 Number: 11065 To: JOE RINEHART@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:56p Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR+*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* +For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... +If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. +We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. +CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) + Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org + FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 +Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours +P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 +Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< JR+--- MsgToss 2.0c + * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) I would like your CDROM catalog Wanda Kato P.O. BOX 1649 JASPER, FL. 32052 Wanda Kato -=- * 1st 1.10 #974 * --- SLMAIL v3.0 (#1540) * Origin: Robotech BBS +HST+ *MODs/GIFs/Demos* 904-758-9477 # (1:3600/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON DADSWELL@1:153/7070 Number: 11066 To: SCOTT TEED@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:57p Subj: Journeyman Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ST> Has anybody got a copy of The Journeyman running in OS/2 out ST> there. It won't work under os/2 or nt. It uses a special debug kernal and requires dos/win. If you do run it under dos I recommend a big cd-rom cache - 4 megs helps a ton. ___ X KWQ/2 1.2b X If at first you don't succeed, put out another version (KWQ 1.2). --- Maximus/2 2.01wb --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: The Software Bank - Northridge, Ca (818)993-5516 1:102/813 (1:102/813) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC WARDS@2:2405/21 Number: 11067 To: MICHAEL GUIDRY@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:58p Subj: Loom Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MG>EW> MG>EW>Hi, James.... MG>EW> I have played the game a while, but you are farther than I MG>EW> am at the part where the lamb is in the basket, sick, and t MG>EW> woman there says I have to heal it? Do you know about this MG>EW> Does any one know of this part and how to get around this? MG>I don't remember the answer, but see the my answer to James about the UHS. Yes I have UHS, but I am unable to find any files. You said GEnie has them, but I have no access to the board. Do you or anyone know of other boards that supply the files for UHS? I am very interested in the system and advancing in Loom! Thanx for the help. C-YA! * OLX 2.1 TD * 9600 baud makes you want to get out and push! --- WM v2.09/92-0277 * Origin: The MARKetplace BBS! (314) 521-3732 (1:100/550) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SUMMERS@1:291/31 Number: 11068 To: AL BRATLIE@FN Date: 01/03/94 6:59p Subj: Re: Adult CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No While throwing darts at a picture of our "Commander In Chief", I heard Al Bratlie tell James Parker this: AB> most of them (80%+) were low resolution/quality and had BBS ads AB> As for the animations, I think there are only about 20 AB> animations out there You guys need to check out the FAO CD series. It's BBS ad-less and I'd say more than half of the GIFs are high resolution. As for the animation, they include a wide variety of "imported" .DLs which I've never seen before. You can use the MEGASEARCH program which is included on the CD which allows you to enter a keyword (a keyword which closely matches your fetish:) and it will search the entire disk, bringing up every file. Then you can even view them from MEGARSEARCH. The program allows you to path to your favorite GIF viewer and you can use it from within MEGASEARCH to view each file. It has a ton of adult games (both BBS and non-BBS) which are pretty good as well. It cost about $39.00, but they'll also throw in an extra adult CD called T&A for another $12.00, so you end up getting about a gigabyte worth of adult pics, games, and animation for around $60.00. If you run a board, they even have a door which is simple as all hell to set up. Here's the address and phone number: Profit Press 2956 N. Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 (602)577-9696 They'll send it to you via express mail, and it took two days to get to my house. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Dave Summers, Sysop Floating Rib BBS --- * Origin: The Floating Rib BBS -- 316-775-6611 (1:291/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE@2:242/401 Number: 11069 To: LANE WEISS@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:00p Subj: Re: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Lane Weiss@1:107/63 meinte am 27.12.93 zum Thema "Police Quest": LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM Version ? Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT WESTER@1:106/6256@FIDO Number: 11070 To: JOE RINEHART@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:00p Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No (1:126/1081) ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▌█▀Joe, on my last message to you, I forgot to give you my address. It ▌█▀is: Louis Diggs ▌█▀1114 Arunah Avenue ▌█▀Catonsville, Maryland 21228-3124 ▌█▀Thanks. ▌█▀ ▌█▀-!- ▌█▀ ! Origin: Catonsville Comm College, Balto. County, MD (1:261/1081) ▌█▀ ▌█▀ Send a catalog to me also Robert Wester 151 E. Forest Ln. Houston, TX 77015 --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ ; #FN@ First name in TO: Field of new message ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- QScan v1.02b * Origin: PSL Online Houston, TX (713)442-6704 1:106/6256 (1:106/6256) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR@1:106/13 Number: 11071 To: JUAN LUIS PASTOR@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:01p Subj: Re: SB PRO + CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Juan! On dark and windy Tuesday December 21 1993, Juan Luis Pastor bellowed: JLP> I've just bought a SB PRO and a CD-ROM Sony 31A-03. I know the CD-ROM JLP> can't be controlled by the sound card, but does it exist any adapter JLP> to connect it to the SB connector? Another thing, can the SB PRO JLP> control the Panasonic 562B CD-ROM? Don't know about the first question, but the answer to the second one is a definite, loud and echoing YES!! I have that combo and it's great! TTYL __________________________________ Giuliano Maciocci Jr (AKA Raver) FidoNet : 5:7211/1.78 InterNet: Maciocci2@mango.apc.org ---------------------------------- CP 2.00 [GM] ■ One night I came home very late. It was the next night --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: DREAMLAND (The House Of RAVE 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR@1:106/13 Number: 11072 To: NORM HILL@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:02p Subj: Re: Reveal Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Norm! On dark and windy Thursday December 23 1993, Norm Hill bellowed: NH> they also have computer shows where you can get Panasonic CR-562's NH> that work great with the SB Pro's. Be warned that there is no USA NH> support for them until March 1994. 290ms seek time 300kbps transfer NH> rate. $230 is the going price...very good drive! 290ms ? Aren't they supposed to be 320ms? Info, please? TTYL __________________________________ Giuliano Maciocci Jr (AKA Raver) FidoNet : 5:7211/1.78 InterNet: Maciocci2@mango.apc.org ---------------------------------- --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: DREAMLAND (The House Of RAVE 5:7211/1.78) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEAN SNYMAN@1:3658/1 Number: 11073 To: MIKE GERVASI@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:03p Subj: T7G Maze Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Mike! 25 Dec 93 22:14, Mike Gervasi wrote to Stean Snyman: MG> I noticed when I was doing the Chess puzzle (the one with the bishops) MG> that the rug in front of it has a map of a maze on it. Could this be MG> for the one you're speaking of? I figured out this IS in fact the map to the maze you have to walk through.. (After you solved the CAN puzzle in the Kitchen you can access the maze through the door next to the cupboard.).. But the maze you walk in is NO-WHERE the same proportions than the one on the floor, don't ask me why!... Adios Stean --- Gotcha v1.01 RT * Origin: Where Keyboards Cry, The Electro, CT, RSA (5:7102/114) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEAN SNYMAN@1:309/9 Number: 11074 To: JASON WAGNER@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:04p Subj: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Jason! 27 Dec 93 16:30, Jason Wagner wrote to All: JW> on the HD (I know games might need to put save games and such JW> on...)??! Normally 20 meg is outragous.. The 7th Guest takes about 5 meg, Return to zork about 2 meg (or 42 meg if you wan't it real fast). My encyc takes about 500k, GWOTW takes 400k, atlas takes about 300-500k I think... Not too big if you think of all the data on the CD! Adios Stean --- Gotcha v1.01 RT * Origin: Where Keyboards Cry, The Electro, CT, RSA (5:7102/114) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JESS STOUT@1:309/9 Number: 11075 To: JOE RINEHART@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:05p Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Joe, please send one of your catalogs to address below. Just purchased a PAS 16 sound card and NEC 3Xe CD-ROM Drive. Up and running, now for some good CDs. Thanks, Jess. Jess Stout 634 Kingston Road Grovetown, GA 30813 ... Press <Alt-A> to Adopt Me! I need a better home. --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Fort Knox's BBS Hephzibah, Ga. 706-592-6527 (1:360/8.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE KARINA@1:3604/55 Number: 11076 To: ALL@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:06p Subj: Mad Dog McCree Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anybody help me, I just bought Mad Dog McCree (That game where you play a kinda movie). I'm using a Mitsumi, it has 340ms (or close to) access speed, 32k buffer etc. Im using a 386DX 40 w/128k cache and DOS 6.2... Now my problem is the animation is extremely jumpy, not just the usual scenes where the animation is, it just gets jumpy when I shoot at a guy. It takes roughly 3 secs for the guy to fall (frozen until then) and all the sudden it will 'zoom' extremely fast and he will fall down, then it returns to normal until I shoot the next guy. I don't know what to do, my MSCDEX buffer is set to /m:32 (32k buffer) I've tried many other buffer sizes and nothing helps. Also the sounds is very 'clicky' snaps and pops that continues in a pattern (steady), is that they way it was digitized, or just something with my CD-ROM drive??? I really would like some assistance, so PLEASE post me a message if you have ANY advice. It is greatly appreciated!!! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: The Night Hawk BBS of Biloxi, MS (601) 385-2879 (1:3604/55) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON@1:157/46 Number: 11077 To: JULIEN PIERRE@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:07p Subj: THIS ECHO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JP>No, that's not so bizarre in fact; Li'll bbs is known for being a mailgate a JP>is transporting *lots* of mail for other BBSes interested (and then the syso JP>have to pay, of course). But the mail often doesn't stay on lill's (or TLV's JP>Bubulle's) hard disk, because it's much too large. It just goes to the other JP>BBSes (like ChaOS/2) and that's it. JP>That was a bit of Fidonet technogoly. I suspect there will be a new game in town once Planet Connect starts BBS network service to Europe (which is expected soon). Essentially _all_ of FIDO, Intelec, Ilink, etc. etc (about 15-20 networks) will be available by satellite downlink, at a quite reasonable cost (like 200FF/month, once you buy the equipment for about 4-5KF). This is going to eliminate (or at least greatly reduce) these monopolies and power plays. What's more, it will be the first really interesting alternative (price/timeliness/capacity) to CD-ROM for geographic-scale mass software distribution. JP>As for PCBoard/Wildcat, why do you insist on them ? My BBS runs Maximus, and JP>works (well, I haven't redisigned the menus fully , but for english-speaking JP>people like us, that's ok). If you choose the 'french' option, you get in fa JP>a bizarre mixture of french and english menus ;-(( Don't do that. I use PCBoard and Wildcat BBSes exclusively because of their compatibility with Robocomm... I simply don't have enough time to do online BBSing. And I don't really want to have to switch to Intellicom. JP>Why not try it ? It's not so far from Paris, ya know ! You're welcome on JP>ChaOS/2, Gordon. I appreciate the welcome! At the moment, my time is (more than) fully consumed trying to keep up with the BBSes I already frequent, combined with the projects I have for the company I work for. And I'm planning on putting up a BBS of my own here sometime soon. It will be a way for people without access to a CD-ROM drive (yet?) to be able to download from a large shareware software collection. JP>And despite of its name, my BBS is not entirely devoted to JP>OS/2 : you can find one hundred conferences here; and if I try to get all JP>possible OS/2 conferences; there are all other standard Fidonet echoes too. JP>even some Usenet ones very soon ...! It would be interesting if somebody would make a combined list of which BBSes have which CD-ROM software collections online for download, and which BBSes carry which conferences. There's not a lot of reason why all sysops ought to put the same CD-ROMs online. JP>I'm not sure you have access to netmail. Is it okay for me to route the mess JP>to Gordon Peterson at 2:320/203 (if yes, reply by netmail to 2:320/215) ? If I don't have access to Fido netmail at the moment, but supposedly you can send me Internet mail via gordon.peterson@Top50.cld9.com. I've not received any such mail yet, so I'm not sure it works... but I believe that that's the right address. I used to have netmail access via Li'll, before the sysop there decided to break his access promises to me. :-(( And of course, there's always the normal telephone (remember, Alexander Graham Bell invented it a long time ago... and it still works!) (1) 47.07.66.48. * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON@1:157/46 Number: 11078 To: HOWARD RICE@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:07p Subj: Mitshumi Dual & sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HR>What is the best sound card to use with a Mitsumi Dual speed? HR>Aztec's Pro16 does not support the dual speed and they claim they do HR>not intend to. The Mitsumi Dual Speed ought to work with ANY sound card (as long as you don't expect to replace the Mitsumi's interface board with some kind of proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it that so many people seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive DIRECTLY to their sound board, for heaven's sake??!! * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JULIEN PIERRE@1:3608/25 Number: 11079 To: KEVIN BRUNER@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:08p Subj: Re: Rebel Assault Patch Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KB> Hmm... it seems to work no problems for me. 99% of the KB> lockups were on the Star Destroyer scene, and I can see now KB> the software looks like it's about to lockup (it pauses for KB> about a second) as I make another attack run at the side I KB> started on, but it keeps going. KB> JP>> ! Origin: ChaOS/2 BBS near Paris, France - +33-1-30472762 JP>> (2:320/215) KB> Wow, Paris! I had no idea this was an international echo! KB> Since you're in France, you might be able to help me... I KB> believe COKTEL VISION is a French company, and Sierra KB> distributes their games in the US... do you know if INCA CD KB> is any good? I'm listening to the soundtrack CD as I type, KB> and it's GREAT! Yes, I know about cocktel vision. I personally didn't like Inca (the floppy version) so I didn't buy the CD-ROM .. That's certainly a matter of taste, though, because they make quality games. (do you know gobliins ? I'm not sure Sierra sells it under the same name however) AFAIK there is an Inca II too (it was probably already released for Xmas) Julien --- msgedsq/2 2.2b * Origin: ChaOS/2 BBS near Paris, France - +33-1-30472762 (2:320/215) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL TREVORROW@1:343/15 Number: 11080 To: JERRY MURPHY@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:09p Subj: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JM>Obviously, you pick and glance at only a very few of the messages posted JM>here. Or perhaps your system only receives a small portion of those JM>available. This message is a direct attempt to get your attention, and JM>to cause you to read the following: Well, I seem to not be the only one spreading rumors then as quite a few people also say those 3 files are infected. I could care less what you think. When I see 10 or more different people all saying the same thing then it lends me to believe there might be some truth to it. This conversation is really getting nowhere. The bottom line is, whether there are 2, 3, 4, or a dozen, the CD is infected. I don't own it nor do I ever plan to own it. If you like it, more power to you. Don't try to convince me it's a good disk because in my eyes, a virus infected CD is not good. In your eyes, it obviously is. --- Squish v1.00 * Origin: ■ LinkUSA ■ Gateway BBS ■ (508)772-4236 ■ (1:322/736) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY@1:115/769.2 Number: 11081 To: LESLIE RHORER@FN Date: 01/03/94 7:10p Subj: Lantastic & cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> This will indeed work, but from personal experience, I know LR>that it is slow and will not work with many programs, such as LR>Grolier's and Microsoft Bookshelf, unless you purchase the LR>network versions of those softwares (MUCHO diniero!). However, LR>there is a shareware solution on the Lantastic BBS itself that LR>works much better, called CD-SHARE.EXE. I find this an LR>excellent DOS based LAN solution. What does CD-SHARE offer that Lantastic by itself won't do? I have version 4.1 BTW, is this a 5.0-specific utility? Thanks for the info. Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN MATTHEWS Number: 11082 To: ALL Date: 12/30/93 7:53a Subj: CD Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Looking for 12 Roads to Gettsburg? Does anyone have one for sale or trade? Also if anyone has one, How is the text for reading ? Thanks.. Ken Happy Holidays To All... --- Via Silver Xpress V4.00P SW11054 * Origin: SoundingBoard, Pittsburgh PA (1:129/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 11083 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 10:09p Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hitachi cd rom drives model 3600 (that's right model 3600) $99 each. Access time 350 ms. Transfer rate 150 kb/s. These EXCELLENT drives can be daisy-chained up to 8 on each propitiatory controller card. 30 day warranty. All domestic orders are shipped c.o.d. Total for an 8 drive setup assembled in case with p/s and interface, cables, caddies, ready to plug in and play... including shipping c.o.d. (A $1,000 value) ALL for only $960 4 drive setup as above.... A $560 value special offer .....$530 Call voice 205-824-2552 or "crash" netmail your order to 3625/441. --- timEd-A10c * Origin: Center of the Cosmos 205-824-2611 (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN UHRICK Number: 11084 To: JOE SITKO Date: 12/27/93 6:36p Subj: Re: 7TH GUEST & SVGA QUES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Scott Davis to Joe Sitko <=- JS>I just bought a used copy of 7th Guest on CD. I didn't realize it at the JS>time I bought it, that it needs SVGA to run. My question is," Can I JS>just go out and buy a SVGA card to replace my VGA card, and will my SD> handle 640x480 mode and you should be fine.. LOOK AT YOUR CARD VGA CARD TO SEE IT it has room for more ram if it has unused sockits for 14 or 16 pin dip 2 rows inline pins it can be made into svgs ... She canna take much moor Captin... ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK O'NEILL Number: 11085 To: NORM HLL Date: 01/02/94 8:25p Subj: Cr-562 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TP> Norm Hill wrote in a message to Lawrence Mintz: TP> TP> NH> Already tried IBM and Creative Labs, it seems that no one TP> NH> can answer my question. I download the driver for OS/2 2.1 TP> TP> Make sure you have the below in your config.sys (and the associated files a TP> in existence): TP> TP> BASEDEV=OS2CDROM.DMD TP> BASEDEV=SBCD2.ADD /P:220 /N:1 TP> DEVICE=D:\OS2\MDOS\VCDROM.SYS One more line that must be in there: IFS=[bootdrive]:\OS2\CDFS.IFS * KWQ/2 1.2d NR * Windows NT error #96345675a You actually thought Windows NT --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11086 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 6:34a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11087 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 6:34a Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Great for BBS usage, buy 8 drives and get an instant 5.44 Gigs! Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS SNYDER Number: 11088 To: DAVE WONG Date: 01/03/94 3:42p Subj: Cd-Rom Disk For Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DW> The Adventure of Willy Beamish $15.40 I'll give you $17 shipped. SMRead 3.3 #? --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: The Outer-Limits/Planet Connect System (618)-439-9629 (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED WELCH Number: 11089 To: GARY NOLES Date: 01/03/94 1:24p Subj: RE: TOSHIBA_VS PANASONIC Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WELL, i just bought a mitsumi double speed it's a bit faster than the panasonic 2x 310kbs at 250ms also, i've got a cheap TRIDENT 1MEG SVGA card what should i upgrade to? also, within this year i'm planning to upgrade to 8megs ram should i get one of those caching programs? thanks] --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Deep Cove BBS - White Rock, B.C., Canada (604)536-5885 (1:153/915) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE JOHNSON Number: 11090 To: DON RAICHLE Date: 01/01/94 8:21p Subj: Re: CorelDRAW V3 CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Don Raichle to Tony Corkery <=- DR> Tony, I have the same drive and the same disk. No problems DR> whatsoever-- and I've been all over the disk. DR> Is there someone you know with a CDROM drive? If so, take Corel DR> over there and see what happens. DR> Have you been able to read other disks in the drive? That's weird, like you guys, I too have a Mitsumi drive. I've tried installing Corel v3.0 off the CD, but came across an error while installing the program. Maybe there's a problem with the disk?? Won't know until I try it on another drive. ... New Mail not found. Start whine-pout sequence? (Y/N) ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Not Found, should I fake (Y,N)> (1:250/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE JOHNSON Number: 11091 To: THOMAS GOETTGENS Date: 01/01/94 8:25p Subj: Re: CorelDRAW V3 CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Thomas Goettgens to Tony Corkery <=- TG> Does this problem only occur with the COREl 3 CD or with all other TG> Data-CD's as well? TG> This sounds to me as if there is a problem with the drive. TG> Or did you install the driver with DMA support? Try the other one! It TG> is as fast and half as big as the one with DMA and there are no DMA TG> conflicts arising on the bus. I've only encountered the problem with the Corel CD. All settings on the CD interface card is default aside from the DMA channel. That I believe is set on for channel 6. ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Not Found, should I fake (Y,N)> (1:250/242) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENT TIMM Number: 11092 To: DAVE WONG Date: 01/03/94 3:50p Subj: 4SALE: Dream Girl game Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DW> KT> Game For Sale: Dream Girl (PG version) CD-ROM DW> I'll offer $20.00 plus $2.90 shipping for it, if you have no I'm sorry, that disk is long gone. On the good side, a friend of mine has the x-rated version, and has to sell it (by orders of his girlfriend). Please see my post about this disc. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard.Echomail Hub USRDS(416)7436703 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENT TIMM Number: 11093 To: ALL Date: 01/03/94 3:43p Subj: !!4SALE: Dream Girl ADULT CD ROM Game Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Game For Sale: Dream Girl (Adult/"X" version) CD-ROM Includes manual, jewel box, original box. Also has Windows screen saver and wallpaper. About 1 week old. ** Reason for selling: Selling it for a friend that got "orders" it get rid of it from girlfriend. Game requires: 386DX, 4Meg RAM, VGA (512K), CD-ROM, Windows 3.1, DOS 5 (or higher), mouse, sound card. What the game is: A 'Love Connection' game show like program, complete with Windows Video and 8bit or 16bit music. The are some nude still images as well as a 4 minute video. All done in good taste. Also several other stills (in BMP format) and video in Windows Video format. A few strips. Music and videos can also be played directly with Windows Media Player. Game sells new for $60 CND. Selling for $45 CND firm. USA add $3 for extra postage, (or pay $45US) Outside Canada and USA: inquire. Terms: Payment by Money Order *only*. No checks. I'll send you my address, then I'll ship the CD the same day I receive payment from you. ... Taglines are irrelevant. You will be assimilated. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard.Echomail Hub USRDS(416)7436703 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENT TIMM Number: 11094 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 01/03/94 4:27p Subj: Re: 7Th Guest & SVGA ques Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Stardate: 29 Dec 93 10:05. Giuliano Maciocci Jr send to Joe Sitko by subspace. GMJ> DO NOT BUT A TRIDENT!! I have one, the 8900C, and it's painfully slow I just bought the 8900CL and I don't think it too slow, except in Wondows.:-) ... Power corrupts. Absolute power is sorta neat, though. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: TIBM Wizard.Echomail Hub USRDS(416)7436703 (1:250/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUGLAS SMITH Number: 11095 To: CD-ROM BUSINESSES Date: 01/04/94 12:00a Subj: My Address Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm interested in all varieties of CD's - games, educational, adult, reference, etc. If there are any businesses out there that sell CD-ROMS you may send a catalog of your wares to me at the following address: 1825 Weeks Drive Milton, Florida 32583 * SLMR 2.1a * --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Beachside - 1.904.492.2305 16.8k DS - P'cola FL (30:300/205) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 11096 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 01/03/94 10:22p Subj: 6 DISK CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Terry Blount to Jerry Thomson dated 12-29-93 *** > I have 8 Hitachi 3600 drives in an external case with power > supply, caddies, drives, cables, controller card ...the works! > Over a $1,000 value for the special package price of $960 Sounds like a good deal. My Pioneer already came in though. Should have it up in a couple of days.. Jerry --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 11097 To: THE LAWMAN Date: 01/03/94 10:36p Subj: Multiple Cd-rom w/ BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting The Lawman to Wayne Finlay dated 12-29-93 *** > drive is I, then my cdrom drives load up as J, K, L. I will do away > with > the 3 internal cdrom drives (since each has its own device driver and > takes up more memory) and put in the 6 disk changer which will use only > 1 driver and being a SCSI device will assign drive letters J, K, L, M, > N, and O, and make life for me easier. I could go into more detail here Thanks for the info to that user. I've been a sysop for maybe 7 years now and never quite understood about SCSI drives till reading your post. Thanks for good explanations like that even though I was not the recepient of the message. Jerry --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 11098 To: BOBBY POSEY Date: 01/03/94 11:38p Subj: 6 DISK CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Bobby Posey to Jerry Thomson dated 12-30-93 *** > > I just found a place that will sell me the DMR-600A for $741 which > > includes everthing including the card, cables and case. Ready to > hook > > right up. Does that sound like an ok price? > If you would let me know where this place is it would be greatly The fellow I am buying the Pioneer is a dealer and friend. That is his cost on the drive, scsi, card... I thought he was building a profit into it even being a friend, but from the prices I've seen here, guess it is his cost and he is going to install it for me in a couple of days.... PS; I am freaking your cci.zip catalog list. Hopefully it will get routed to you and back to me though the fido system.. Jerry --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 11099 To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/03/94 11:44p Subj: Re: 8088 CD-ROM I/0 CARD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting John Ullmer to Jerry Thomson dated 12-31-93 *** > JT> My question is: Can one put a CD-ROM and card in an XT > JT> computer? Does anyone make an I/O card that will work and > I had a NEC 77 running from an XT back in ''89-'91 when I had a BBS. Humm... Do you or anyone know if just a single cdrom drive like a mutusi or Hitachi has a card that would allow it to work in an xt8088 that just sits collecting dust? It would be perfect for a slow cdrom drive on a bbs. I just don't know if you buy a cdrom drive at a store, if you can put the card into the xt computer. Would a 16bit card even work in an xt? Jerry --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 11100 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/04/94 12:02a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Joe, I do plan on ordering at least one CD from you just to see how you operate your business. I'm new to CD's, so have a few basic novice questions: 1) I only want CD's for my BBS, not a CD that has some game or movie on it, so how to I avoid making a mistake like that? 2) Do I have to carefully watch to make sure I don't order a CD that might only have 300megs? I'm not sure if CD's come in different sizes like hard drives. I want the big 650meg CDs packed with files for my users to download. 3) How does one avoid getting stuck with a CD that they order that is very similar to one they are ready own? I have the Monster CD with around 5,000 or 10,000 files on it. I would be very disapointed to order a similar cd in error since it's pretty hard for me to try and search for duplicates. In such a case, would a dealer allow an exchange, or does the dealer assume the buyer just make a copy of the CD to his hard drive? I know these are probably silly questions to many of you, but keep in mind that I have only ordered 1 CD disk set and have a Pioneer 6 disk changer on the way. PS; I want to get a couple of Xrated GIF CDs also. I want the heavy duty as I can get the plain nudes anywhere on other BBS's. I don't want kiddie or animal stuff, but just really good adult gifs for my users. Thanks in advance, Jerry --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GREG BARTON Number: 11101 To: NANCY DAVIN Date: 01/03/94 7:36p Subj: Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> About a month ago when I started looking at encylcopedias on CD, I was -> strongly advised to stay away from World Book. I was shocked! -> World Book is by far the best encyclopedia in print as far as -> I'm concerned. I know that a complete printed set costs >$600. -> Good luck. By the way, I heard that World Book doesn't have their -> encylcopedias on CD yet! Nancy: Some info on the World Book encyclopedia on CD..... Having just purchased a printed set of the new World Book, I inquired from the WB representative about their CD. World Book does indeed have their encyclopedia available on disk, but all it consists of is the printed text along with a search engine. No videos, music, or multi-media at all - just text and an interface. When I asked about World Book upgrading thier CD to add multi-media, she replied that it was in the works this year (this was Oct '93 at the time). Also, pricing was something like $395 new, but World Book owners like myself would be able to get the CD for $85 if purchased within five years of the book purchase. If I receive any further info, I will pass it along. Greg. --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: ACCUG BBS (904) 335-7289 * Gainesville, FL (1:3601/110) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SITKO Number: 11102 To: MAX GREEN Date: 01/02/94 10:40p Subj: cheap imitations Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Max Green wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▄▌▓ JS> Lastly if you went through four DIFFERENT cards, are you sure you kne ▄▌▓ JS> what you wanted and what they were capable of? Sounds to me like you ▄▌▓ JS> had some doubts. ▄▌▓ No had so damn many DMA conflicts with sound and SCANNER which I ▄▌▓ couldn't resolve with just jumper and software switching. Almost anything is resolvable. Most cards use the same DMA's and IRQ's so switching brands certainly wouldn't fix your problems! ▄▌▓ ▄▌▓ And thats why there are Fords, everyone else builds CLONES (now that ▄▌▓ should really start the fur-a-flying. JFYI, I drive a GMC truck clone. ▄▌▓ Its a clone of a real truck as its a mini truck! :-} Max, FYI, I drive a clone of a World War II army vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee. <G> ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Later........... Joe Sitko on Sunday, 01/02/94 22:40:06 jsitko@pro-berks.cts.com ■ TLX 3.30 ■ Fahrvergnükie: (n) Sex in a Volkswagen. --- WM v3.10/93-0158 * Origin: The Glass Menagerie II (215) 376-1819 V32.Bis (1:2607/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TYRONNE FOY Number: 11103 To: DAVE CLARK Date: 01/03/94 6:06p Subj: Re: Cdrom & network Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TF> No can DO at this time! In my haste to setup my other node 2 years TF> agoI failed to understand network drive topography & blew it. It TF> would takeme 2 weeks to straighten out this mess. One of these TF> days DC>I TF> do it. Makes TF> running CDs, Doors...etc pure Hell! DC> DC>I know what you are talking about. I think that everyone started out DC>with an incredibly dense setup... compared to what they run later... DC>(smile!) I've had to overhaul this beastie so many times, that it's DC>not funny. But I do like the way it works now... DC> DC>Something you might want to consider... there is nothing stopping you DC>from referring to the same drive in two or more different ways. For DC>example: Set up a drive as Z: as well as it's designation of C: that DC>you have already, then move the batchfiles, etc, over to Z: as you get DC>the chance. That way, you don't have to do it all at once. I've used DC>that to save headaches in the past... DC> DC>Our gaming sub-board here has a drive letter of I: to play with... DC>now, the thing is, there really isn't a drive I:, it's just an assign DC>that I gave it. It's actually a subdirectory of Network Drive F:. DC>When I recently moved the physical drive to another server, I just DC>told my machines to look for I: drive on Magnetic-2 rather than DC>Magnetic! :) DC>There are so many goofy tricks one can pull, once one gets familiar DC>with the LAN software... DC> DC> Dave Clark, Arsenal Computer DC>* SPITFIRE v3.4 DC>== Arsenal Computer == (913) 234-8126 10 Lines 28 Gigabytes & Growing! DC>--- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 DC> * Origin: Arsenal Computer - Topeka, KS - 913-234-9395 (1:281/60) Dave, I tried the assigned & could not get it to work. I'll have to look into it again. BTW, We might want to take this thread to Netmail or Lantastic Echo before we really get off Topic. Tyronne --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11104 To: ALL Date: 01/03/94 11:47p Subj: Sb Pro and panasonic 562b Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just to let everybody know, you can install a 562B in a OS/2 2.1 environment. (It took me about $30 in phone calls and about 10 1/2 hrs on the phone w/ IBM and Creative Labs Support (being tossed backed and forth between the 2, neither of which were able to help)). Anyway, the Omni CD/Creative Labs file called SBCD2.ADD dated 11/19/93 will support IBM ISA CD-ROM's, the Panasonic 521,523,562,563, etc, both SB & SCSI Adapter configurations. Just make sure to READ the README file completely before starting. Thanxs to all who tried to help. Boo on Panasonic U.S.A. for having rude Customer Service people who were rude and told you that you had a "grey-market" drive and support wouldn't be available until March 1994 and basically hung up the phone on you. Anyway, there are smiles around here today. :) --- ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ --T-A+G-L-I+N-E--+M-E-A+S-U-R+I-N-G+--G-A+U-G-E-- --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARNHARDT Number: 11105 To: ALL Date: 01/01/94 11:56p Subj: Goblii(i)ns Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey.. I was wondering if someone could enlighten me as to the how the Gobliiins 1 CD differs from the normal on-disk version? I'm just about finished playing Gobliins 2 (non-CD version) and really liked it. I'd like to get something else along the same line but am not sure if the CD version would be worth it over the normal version (not that there's a huge price difference). Any advice? Also, anyone know when Goblii(i)ns 3 is supposed to be out (on CD)? = Andrew B. --- PTQWK 1.05 (Reg.) * Origin: The Prime Directive, ZyXEL 19.2, Node *1 (905)382-3446 (1:247/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG JONES Number: 11106 To: ALLEN DIETZ Date: 01/02/94 8:23p Subj: Used CD-ROM discs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have the following *used* (lightly) CD-ROM discs for sale. All are -> in excellent condition. Please call me at (512) 444-9822 and leave a -> message if you're interested. Prices do not include $3.00 per order -> for shipping in the U.S. (No C.O.D. -> Learn to Speak Spanish (Hyperglot) -> (2-disc set) $25.00 Allen, I'll take this, please confirm by netmail with your address (Don't seem to have it lying around) and I'll get the $28 off to ya! DJ 1:344/107 --- QScan v1.02b * Origin: THE BOTTOM LINE! (1:344/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT WISE Number: 11107 To: JOHN BLOOM Date: 01/03/94 11:07p Subj: Re: Toshiba CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JB> I have a 3101 what type of information do you need. JB> It's a true 50-pin scsi and work with adaptec scsi controllers. JB> Let me know if you need anymore information. Thanks for the reply John. I was given three of these drives by a friend. He didn't know if they were good or not. I tried to test them out, but was having lots of trouble. It ended up being a bad SCSI card. The drives work just fine. I am real happy with them (and i liked the price <grin>) Robert * SPITFIRE v3.4 (909) 794-4426 FAX/DATA --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: Valley of the Falls, Forest Falls, Ca. (1:207/206) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANIEL HAGAN Number: 11108 To: KYLE MACHULIS Date: 01/03/94 11:44p Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > *Gravis Ultrasound Compatible > The one I have supports all othese things... It's a > Mitsumi FX001D... Here are the exact hardware speifications... > Access Time: 250ms > Data Tranfer: 300ms (Mode 1) > 350ms (Mode 2) > Price: $199.95 Can you tell me where you purchased your CD_ROM? I'm interested in one of it can actually handle a Gravis Ultrasound card. I don't own either but have heard that the Gravis is supposed to be good, but very poorly supported (doesn't do OS/2 and can't work with 99% of the CD_ROM disks out there). --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions El Paso, TX ZyXEL (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON HENSON Number: 11109 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/03/94 6:25p Subj: Shareware cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CR> Can anyone suggest which shareware CD to go after Yes, look at the Monster Disk selection. It's a super collection of the best shareware and best of all, it's updated about every six months with registered users offered special advance notice. That's the one I went with over Nightowl and am very glad I did. (I used to run Nightowl until I found Monster Disk) === * RM 1.2 00613 * When DOS grows up it wants to be OS/2 --- DB B2104/000107 * Origin: The Poor Boy's Bulletin Board (1:18/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HUFF Number: 11110 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/03/94 8:53p Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/AT BUS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >The Matsushita/Panasonic 562 is not a SCSI drive. It's a variety of IDE. BF> Nope. The Matsushita AKA Panasonic drives are a PROPRIATARY interface BF> 40 pin cables do NOT "IDE" make, by a LONG shot. Brice, Matsushita drive are IDE. Don't be argumentative over everything. The pin connectors may be different, but it's still a proprietary variation of IDE. They are not SCSI drives. Why must you try to prove your lack of knowledge at every turn? Sit back and learn something for a change. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Capitol City BBS (909)931-0533 HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HUFF Number: 11111 To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 01/03/94 9:11p Subj: Re: panasonic 562 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GH> No AC current is AC unless it has a return path. Thus, if you want to GH>define it as such, then the 115 volts in your household electrical GH>sockets is not AC until you plug something in. That's arguing GH>semantics, and I think you understand that. Audio that is not AC is GH>not audio at all... it's nothing. Once it becomes audio, then quite GH>obviously it has a return path... it can't be audio without one, and at GH>that point it is simultaneously AC. .... Unless you are somehow GH>insinuating that audio can exist in a spiritual sense? PT> Well, let me say thay I am an Electronics Technician. I've been one PT> 1978. I've worked on everything from Radar to computers. What you are PT> is bizarre. Yes, Audio is heard. When we hear audio, we are hearing ju PT> that. We don't hear AC. If I walk up to you and say hello, that's audi PT> That's not AC. When you talk audio spectrum, you are not correct. When PT> talk electronics, you are correct. Phil, at what frequency does a "current" cease to be Direct Current (DC), and become Alternating Current (AC)? (Answer: 1 cycle per second). Don't let the term "current" throw you here. A "current" is normally used to designate energy that moves through wire, but it can be moving through anything... air, water, stone, or a vacuum such as outer space. Wire can carry any current from DC (no alternation between a positive and a negative cycle), up through UHF until you get into Microwave frequencies, where wire gives way to wave guides. When you move air back and forth at 1 cycle per second, you won't hear anything because that's below the range of human hearing. But as you increase that frequency up to 15 cycles, 20, and keep moving higher... 200, 400, 1000... those frequencies become detectable by the human ear and are interpreted by the brain as a tone. If you keep moving higher in frequency... 5000, 10000, 15000... eventually you reach a frequency beyond the range of detection by a human ear, and eventually beyond the ability of air molecules to move fast enough to even carry the frequency at all because air molecules can't move that quickly... they have too much mass. Nevertheless, the current is still there... 200,000, 500,000, 1 million... and presto! You're in the broadcast radio band. Now, this alternating of frequencies, I am sure you will not argue, is a "current." Well, guess what... it was always a current... back when it was DC, it was a current, at 1 cycle, at 500 cycles, at 100,000 cycles... it was always a "current." In other words, energy was moving, which is what a "current" is. It was just moving through different media... it started out moving through wire, then reached a frequency where it could either move through wire OR could be moved through air where your ears could hear it, and finally the current moved up in frequency until it could still be carried by wire, but not by air molecules, because it was too high to be heard by your ears. It's the same energy at every step of the way... it's just moving up in frequency... the number of cycles per second that it alternates.... Alternating Current. Yes, we normally don't think of audio as Alternating Current, but what else would you call it? Direct Current? Of course not. Despite the fact that we don't think of it as such, Audio is indeed an Alternating Current. It's just at a frequency and in a form we don't think of as AC. Is 60 cycle house current Alternating Current? Of course. Can you hear 60 cycles if you put it through a speaker? Of course.... it's the familiar hum we all know and love in ungrounded equipment. Is the 60 cycles you hear the same 60 cycles that's moving through your household wiring? Of course - it's just been converted to a form your ears can detect: audio. But it's still the same Alternating Current. Thus, when you say "we don't hear AC," that's incorrect. The ONLY thing our ears CAN hear is AC. We can't hear anything else. By the way, you can detect other "AC" as well... if you move high enough in frequency, you'll eventually feel the alternating current in the form of heat, and then it'll move up high enough in frequency until your eyes can detect it. We call Alternating Current that's alternating that fast by a special name: "Light." --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Capitol City BBS (909)931-0533 HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LEENAN Number: 11112 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/03/94 7:44a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JG>I would like to have a Cd Catalog also if you can send me one. JG>My name and address is: Jim Leenan 1484 Kate Ln. Reno, Nv. 89506 Thanks! ___ * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Library COM -* Reno, NV USA *- (702) 785-4191 (1:213/742) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICH TSAI Number: 11113 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/03/94 12:30a Subj: Re: NEWEST SHAREWARE CD! Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No -=> Quoting Mike Shannon to All <=- MS> | Title: CD POWERBOX 2 Price: $29 | MS> SUPER SPECIAL: ALL FOUR DISCS (Powerbox 1 & 2, OS/2Box, and Winbox).... MS> $55 600+mb of MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 MS> pcs. 509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) * 1-800-767-1284 MS> (ORDERS ONLY!!) Do you receive the international order ? ... "Don't mince words, Mike ... what do you *REALLY* think?" --- RemoteAccess 2.01 * Origin: CompuNet Is A Wonderful World - Line 1. (6:720/710) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE MORRELL Number: 11114 To: THE LAWMAN Date: 01/03/94 7:21a Subj: CDROM Multichanger Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Price isn't bad either, mid $700 w/o the controller, saw one somebody said -> had the cable ($70) and controller ($160) and the 600-A for $600 and -> something but didn't say who was selling this so cheap. Thanks for the info. By reading "between the lines", I infer that one can install the unit even with IDE drives present (my situation). I also have a sound card installed too - although I would have no problem removing it. Regards Mike --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: Fleet BBS (216) 646-0655 (1:157/583) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Number: 11115 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 6:57a Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the logic cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? Shane Blackstock --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES SUMMERS Number: 11116 To: DOUG BARTHOLOMEW Date: 01/04/94 2:44p Subj: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello- Thanks for the data! Wow if only Microsoft would have waited and created a real finished product with DOS 6! JAmes Summes --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: London - now game/adventure! - 407.895.1335 (1:363/69) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES SUMMERS Number: 11117 To: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Date: 01/04/94 2:45p Subj: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello- I see I guess I will upgrade 6.0 to 6.2. Did you make that upgrade from 6 to 6.2? I was just wondering how much of a change it would be. James Summers --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: London - now game/adventure! - 407.895.1335 (1:363/69) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11118 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 1:57a Subj: NEW CD-ROM TITLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #1: NEW CD ARRIVALS | CD POWERBOX 2 * The newest of the new! Current shareware hits. BBS.....$29 HAM RADIO/SCANNER COMPANION * Lots of essential utilities for Hams.....$23 OCEANS BELOW * Fantastic multimedia exploration of undersea life.......$27 PROPHONE 1993 4TH QTR * Latest update of the 7-CD phone directory.....$109 REBEL ASSAULT * New and hot from Lucasarts. Great interactive game.....$49 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 * Odo, is there any more jello in the fridge? Odo? Odo?? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11119 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 1:57a Subj: CD PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #5: CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS | 1. CD Powerbox 1 2. Pier 2 3. MVP Game Jamboree CD Powerbox 2 Pier 3 House of Games Pier 3 Monster Media 93 Gameware Collection ------ ---------------- ------------------- $49 $59 $49 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs. ORDERS: 509-457-2892 * FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS (14.4): 509-457-0206 * SLMR 2.1a * Used taglines for $ale - 8 bits each. Call 555-FUNY --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11120 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 1:58a Subj: GET OUR NEW CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *************************************************************************** FREQ OR DOWNLOAD STARVECTOR'S CURRENT CATALOG W/ 370+ CD-ROM TITLES! *************************************************************************** To all CD users who would like to receive Starvector's catalog of the 370+ CD-ROM titles that we stock, you may either download our catalog file from our BBS, or Freq (file request) it. (CD descriptions + prices included) BBS: 509-457-0206 - Download STARCAT.EXE from <F>ile menu. (1st call) FREQ: 1:3407/101 - File request STARCAT.ZIP * 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT GRAHAM Number: 11121 To: KYLE MACHULIS Date: 01/04/94 11:56a Subj: Re: Journeyman Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No OK, I'll ask. How do you stop the missles from fireing in 2112? I can't seem to accomplish anything in the time zone. -Scott --- WM v3.10/92-0027 * Origin: Desktop Delite - St. Augustine, FL (904) 826-4411 (1:3620/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT DAVIS Number: 11122 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/04/94 12:04a Subj: RE: WINDOWS AND PC'S CR*P Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS> Strange, I run Windows on a Stacker 3.1 Drive and before that on Stacker CS> 3.0 for almost 2 years and had _never_ any problems what-so-ever. CS> Stacker works fine with _all_ Windows Apllications ! CS> You probably mean Double Space which comes with DOS6.0 To be specific, you shouldn't ever have the Swap file on a stacked drive.. Windows itself is fine but the swapfile can have problems.. this is in the windows readme files I believe.. l8r, Scott ___ * MR/2 1.52 NR * Get OS/2 2.0 - the best Windows tip around! --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: The Domain (904)291-1883 (1:112/2701) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT DAVIS Number: 11123 To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 01/04/94 12:04a Subj: WHAT'S A "KZIN" Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > What's a "kzin?" I can't find that in any dictionary. LM>Not terribly surprizing. A "kzin" is a race of creature CREATED by Larry LM>Niven in a series of science fiction stories, most noteably, "RingWorld." Basically they're the same as the Kilrathi in Wing Commander.. If you want som good stories concerning them, check out the Man-Kzin Wars books by Baen Books. l8r, Scott ___ * MR/2 1.52 NR * Windows NT? New Technology? I don't think so... --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: The Domain (904)291-1883 (1:112/2701) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN ELFERT Number: 11124 To: MIKE BILOW Date: 01/03/94 2:24p Subj: Christmas stuff!? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I don't have any experience with the Ultrastor. Did you ever try a d -> controller? The support for multiple LUNs requires cooperation among -> the drivers, including the controller DSK driver. -> -> Another problem with the Pioneer is that it is slow on boot up. Did -> enabling the auto register mode from the DIP switches on the back of -> changer? -> -> The server abend is unacceptable in any case, of course. What did Co -> when you called them? I called them and they said Corel SCSI doesn't support the Pioneer under Netware. Corel SCSI Pro does and now I have it working just fine. Brian --- WM v3.10/91-0224 * Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 11125 To: JASON CONDIT Date: 12/20/93 9:59a Subj: Pioneer 6 disk Needed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Why dont you just buy some since not very many people are interested in selling them right now...hell, I wouldn't! Randy --- WM v3.10/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 12+GIG 141k FILES 130 echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 11126 To: HUGH CRAIG Date: 12/20/93 10:02a Subj: Re: Cd Care Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ha ha. Knee slapper indeed --- WM v3.10/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 12+GIG 141k FILES 130 echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RANDY MCANALLY Number: 11127 To: JOHN ALEXANDER Date: 12/23/93 1:32p Subj: Windows/dos Et Al: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The whole reason windows goes as slow as it does is because it is a true 16-bit operating system running on a 32-bit computer. This is a MAJOR drawback and is the reason I stay away from it. OS/2 is a 32-bit operating system which makes it naturally faster. Windows sucks, Randy --- WM v3.10/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 12+GIG 141k FILES 130 echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GLENN SOUTHWARD Number: 11128 To: ALL Date: 12/30/93 7:06p Subj: Making CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for someone who can take a hard drive full of clipart and put it on a CD-ROM. Preforable someone in the San Diego area. If your are that someone or know someone, please let me know. Glenn --- WM v3.10/93-0105 * Origin: Buck's Place BBS 12+GIG 141k FILES 130 echos (1:202/1513.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY MCCOY Number: 11129 To: MIKE KARINA Date: 01/04/94 4:52p Subj: Mad Dog Mccree Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Well, I bought it too and it seems to work fine on mine.. I have a 486SX/25 and a Sony double spin cd-rom drive.. 300ms.. It kinda seemed jumpy on it for me but it didn't take 3 seconds.. I know the game says it takes a 380ms or faster.. I am not really sure.. Your buffer sounds slightly too big.. Lower it just a little to 20 or so.. What kind of sound are you using? --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: The SNAKE PIT! | SVGA BBS Software 918.494.5624 (1:170/813) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM HARBIN Number: 11130 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 2:38a Subj: StarWars Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just bought on Saturday, Jan 1....... I bought it for $50 but will sell it for $40 or trade for a decent cd-rom...example: 7th Guest...... Jim --- * SPITFIRE v3.4 --- SFScan v2.00 * Origin: Want to Buy some CDROMS Cheap? (1:112/52.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED COYLE Number: 11131 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 01/04/94 2:26a Subj: PC-Sig Lib 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Danny Brigance to All dated 01-02-94 *** > One of my users sent me the PC-Sig Library CD-ROM #9. I was just > curious if anyone knows anything about this particular disk. It > doesn't seem to have any FILES.BBS. All the files seem to be sorted by > Disk numbers and zipped into directories. Does anyone who knows about > this particular disk know how to access the file descriptions or any > info that would be of help. thanks..... I have the 12th edition, and it is not compatible with a BBS unless you register with the PC-Sig company... I could have done it, I do not think there is any fee, but they require you to delete any files that are deemed 'unsuitable' in some magazine, so I said forget it. I am not going to be subject to some restriction like that. But I think they would send you a files.bbs once you register. I am not sure, though. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The Marauder's Hideaway BBS (904)292-0531 (1:112/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 11132 To: BYRON KROHN Date: 01/02/94 9:37p Subj: Re. Sound Card Tech Info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Byron Krohn to All <=- BK> I need some technical dope regarding 8 bit vs 16 bit sound cards. As BK> I understand it ALL sound cards convert digital sound with a 16 bit BK> D to A converter. Also 16 bit cards convert analog sound to digital BK> using a 16 bit A to D network. (ie 65,536 levels). But an 8 bit card BK> converts using only 2^8 bits or 256 levels. It seems to me that unless BK> a user is doing professional level AtoD conversion, (ie digitally BK> recording analog sound, NOT reproducing it only) that an 8 bit unit BK> would perform as well as a 16. When I ask others they all tell me that BK> 16 bit boards "sound much better". Don't make it so confusing. Are you saying that an 8 bit card would perform as well as a 16 bit one if the 16 bit doesn't have 16 bit ADC capability? Then the answer is no. The 16 bit card will play back 16 bit files at full CD quality, 8 bit files at 8 bit quality, unless it's a GUS, which would play back all samples upgraded to 16 bit quality. The 8 bit card won't play 16 bit files at all, 8 bit files normally. If you are asking if a 16 bit card will play 8 bit files better than a 8 bit card, the answer is no. Unless the card has sample upgrade capabilities like the GUS. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 11133 To: AL BRATLIE Date: 01/02/94 9:46p Subj: New Sound Cards ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB> I read something on Usenet about new sound AB> cards that Creative Labs AB> has in the works. One or more are rumored to be comming AB> out later this year. Which card? The one with wavetable capabilities built in? AB> I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about AB> them. I plan on getting AB> something new in the next year, and the SB16-ASP-SCSI2 AB> was on the top of my Don't buy SB16's. They're pieces of crap. Go for the Diamond Sonicsound. Why? 32 wavetable voices, 16 bit sound, same features as SB16 ASP's, Aria compatible, GM compatible, cheaper price, full DSP not just a crummy disabled ASP, future reverb, Qsound, etc. capabilities. AB> list..but if something better is just around the corner AB> I would rather wait. AB> By the way, I am WELL aware that something better is ALWAYS around AB> the corner in the world of computer hardware, and no Oh something will always be better. Well, just about anything is better than the SB16's. I'm really surprised Creative Labs decided to promote SB16's when the new SB16 with OPL4's are about to be released. AB> matter how long I wait AB> something better will still be just around the corner. I am just sick of AB> getting burned everytime I buy a new piece of hardware ;0 AB> Thanks, Hate that too! <G> --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MORRIS Number: 11134 To: CHRIS ANSELL Date: 01/04/94 9:23p Subj: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to Leon Patsiatzis, Chris Ansell said: > Hi Leon, my name is Chris Ansell and i was planning on > getting a cd rom drive plus rebel assault later in march. I > have watched rebel assault a few times on various setups at > shops, and i have noticed that it hangs on the odd occasion. > This would be very annoying if you owned it and it kept > hanging. I sympathise with you and wanted to ask you what > kind of cd rom drive you have, coz i was thinking about > getting one of those multimedia oacks with the SB 16 card and > the double speed panasonic cd rom. If this is your cd rom, > could you pass on any opinions you have on it? Also, in the > rebel assault manual, i noticed they provide an ideal config > sys setup to run rebel assault. Even with this config of > theirs, does your copy still hang? If you could find some > time to reply, i would greatly appreciate it. regards, > chris ansell > --- Maximus 2.01wb > * Origin: The Bush Telegraph - Sydney - Australia > (3:711/454) > 3615/50 Hi chris, my name is tony. I hope you don't mind me cutting in here. I think i have an answer to your problem. Lucas Arts has a patch file that you can download and it takes care of the problem. the game, for some reason, has problems with some machines. Lucas arts does not know why. Iy. I had many problems playing rebel assualt with sound. this file took care of all the problems. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 13gig 20 CD's 704/567-9513 (1:379/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MORRIS Number: 11135 To: LEE FERNANDEZ Date: 01/04/94 9:28p Subj: rebel assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All, Lee Fernandez said: > having problem booting game. keep getting following message: > "unexpected interrupt 0D (code 3DB0) at 70:5511 > TSF32: prev_tsf32 4F8C", then 11 more lines of various codes > follow. sometimes if I play around with the switches I can > boot it > but inconsistently. The demos in the CD work fine. Have tried > changing channels, interrupts and IRQs but no luck. Have a > 386SX > 33 w/ 6megs ram, audiowave 16aisp soundcard and audiowave > doublespin > cd (Panasonic 562-b). Can anyone help? Thanx. > --- WM v3.10/92-0413 > * Origin: The Magic Dominion 1:107/614 n.j. 908-583-7894 > 16.8 (1:107/614.0) Hi my name is tony and for some reason rebel assualt has problems running on some machines. i have uploaded a file called rebfix.zip that ttook care of all the problems for me. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 13gig 20 CD's 704/567-9513 (1:379/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENNY SCOTT Number: 11136 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/04/94 10:49p Subj: Re: KQ6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RS> Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. My RS> wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS> What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky You need the red scarf from the Red Queen....to get past the archer, you need the shield from the Labyrinth.. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The Underground BBS - (915)858-7561 (1:381/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE DUCHARME Number: 11137 To: JASON DEVRIES Date: 01/04/94 7:50p Subj: ST:TNG CD? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JD> DD> Yes, there is a ST:TNG in the works right now. I don't believe > DD> it is being > DD> made by Interplay, but rather by a different software company. > DD> The TNG game > DD> will be on CD-ROM. JD>Any idea on when it will be out? Where do you get all your information? >I'll let you know if I hear anything about it myself. I got the information from one of the PC Magazines, I can't remember which at the moment. They didn't have a release date since the game is still only in the developmental stages. I believe there was a tentative completion time of 3rd or 4th quarter 1994, so we're looking at late summer at the earliest. Dave * OLX 2.1 TD * Blessed are the censors, for they shall inhibit the earth --- SLMAIL v3.5 (#1892) * Origin: The Hidden Hideaway - Your Business CONNECTION! (1:359/297) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL CHOWNING Number: 11138 To: TIM PEETERS Date: 01/04/94 10:19p Subj: WANTED: DRM600A Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Re: Pioneer 600A > What do you consider CHEAP! Tim I presume from the discussion with Mr. Hamilton you had a used Pioneer 600A for sale. Is it sold? Is there a number where I can reach you? Mike --- TMail v1.31.4 * Origin: Peace Connection BBS (1:2260/180) Hazard, KY (606) 439-1734 (1:2260/180) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LEE FERNANDEZ Number: 11139 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 12:35a Subj: rebel assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No need help booting game. keep getting message: "unexpected interrupt 0D (code 3DB0) at 70:5511 tsf32: prev_tsf32 4F8C". THEN 11 OTHER CODE LINES FOOLOW. have a 386sx 33 with 6Megs ram and audiowave 16AISP soundcard and Panasonic doublespin cd cr 562-b. tried changing channels, interrupts, irq, and base no. sometimes it works. more often the above message comes on. the demo games in the discs work fine. help! thanx. --- WM v3.10/92-0413 * Origin: The Magic Dominion 1:107/614 n.j. 908-583-7894 16.8 (1:107/614.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ELLIOTT FRISCH Number: 11140 To: UUCP OF 1:382/39.9 Date: 01/04/94 9:09p Subj: I-net through FIDO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No carlton.smith@ccibbs.com This is a test of the FIDO power.... please tell me if it works. --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0287] * Origin: CCI-Memphis (901) 324-2525 Rolling on the River (1:123/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11141 To: MICHAEL GACEK Date: 01/04/94 6:05p Subj: The 7th Guest. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to All <01 Jan 94 14:38> Michael Gacek wrote: MG> Does anyone know how to solve the puzzle in the kitchen. The one with the MG> cans. I can not seem to figure it out. MG> I don't want the answer, just a clue MG> if any one know. Thanks, OK, you have to move the cans in the pantry around so that they end up making a full sentence. Obvioulsy, this means that there are very few vowels available to use other than 'y'. This is NOT the answer to the puzzle. But these words mean about the same thing, and are actually a hint from the game itself. "Bashful nomad, craftily, agilely, meet secretly near my underground vault." For example, what is another word for 'bashful'? Try 'SHY'. And so on. --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11142 To: STEAN SNYMAN Date: 01/04/94 6:11p Subj: T7G Maze Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to Donna Mc Laughlin <31 Dec 93 08:38> Stean Snyman wrote: SS> Now i'm stuck at the house fliiping picture, and the bottomless SS> block falling well 123 stuff.. I think I know how.. Gotta try it again Let me know if you need help on these two. --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLTON GRIFFIN Number: 11143 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/05/94 6:08a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR> *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* Yes, let me have one if those please. Carlton Griffin 161 Whispering Way SW Winder GA 30680 * OLX 2.1 TD * BREAKFAST.COM Halted...Cereal Port Not Responding --- WM v3.10/93-1111 * Origin: Ten Forward Lounge (404)736-0144 Atlanta,Ga. (1:133/1808.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLTON GRIFFIN Number: 11144 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 1:13p Subj: Address CD review Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I recently purchased the American Business Informations "11 Million Businesses' Phone Directory" CD and this is my review of the CD for the information of others who might be considering purchasing this product. This disk is said to be complied from every yellow pages phone book in the US and Canada. It does seem rather complete. However, if you do not enter a company name, you will not be doing a search. After the company name, you can also enter city, state, zip, and/or phone info to narrow down the search. The only use I can see for this CD is if you wanted to look up phone numbers of companies you have in mind. You can forget about compiling mailing list from this CD; besides the fact they have no street numbers listed, the way you must search and output the addresses locks you out. The data on the CD is encrypted. As a text wizard I can assure you there is no efficient way you can get a mailing list from this product. However, as a reference source for looking up a phone number, I believe it is a good product. For compiling mailing list, they do advertise on the CD that they have another CD made just for that purpose. From the detailed description I have read of it, it sounds exactly like what someone wanting to compile a mailing list would want. I contacted the company and found that this is exactly what I wanted, for the low discount price of $7,500. When compiling mailing list from such sources, correctness of the info is a big issue. In the past I have purchased info from American Business in several different formats before buying this CD. For all their talk of how they verify the data, I have found that the info is about 15-25% incorrect or out of data. However, for those who need addresses that are "priced right", there are other answers. Compile your mailing lists from the sources you can and contact the United States Postal Service. They have a service where you mail your list on floppies to them, and they correct this info for free. While this does take a couple weeks, you do get back almost 100% correct data and you don't waste any postage on bad data. So I recently ordered the ProPhone business CD. Before throwing away another $20 I called the company directly and found that I can do everything I want to with this CD. I don't know where they get their data, but the USPS will let me know how correct it is. If anyone has found this message interesting or informative, let me know and I will be happy to post a review of the ProPhone CD when I know enough about it to fairly judge it's quality, content, and usefulness. If you have purchased CDs for business or personal use, post a review so that others might benefit from your experience with that product. I have found most sellers descriptions of CD's do not give enough information. * OLX 2.1 TD * Illiterate? ... Write for FREE help. --- WM v3.10/93-1111 * Origin: Ten Forward Lounge (404)736-0144 Atlanta,Ga. (1:133/1808.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT PARKS Number: 11145 To: JASON WAGNER Date: 01/03/94 2:31p Subj: CD Format Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jason Wagner might have said to to Loyd Craft: JW> "So what'll it be, man, the 1994 Black Lexus with leather JW> interior or a Laserdisc ROM drive?!?" ;-) Neither ... land in the country! Scott Parks sparks@helix.eskimo.com --- timEd-B10/Gecho 1.01 * Origin: Helix: FidoNet <> UseNet - Seattle (206)782-6368 (1:343/70.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANIEL STUDER Number: 11146 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/03/94 6:32p Subj: 6 DISK CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo Doug! DC> Pioneer will be releasing another model of quadra spin drive this DC> spring and also is releasing an 18 disc changer. What's the price for this drive? cu Danny --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Waiting for CD-Rom-Games msgs to: (2:301/520.36) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 11147 To: HANK ANDERSON Date: 01/04/94 7:07p Subj: Writable? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I heard that they are outragous in price, but where do > you get the CDs? Seems only logical that they would sell the > CDs and the Drives!!! Unless they intend you to use one CD > over, and over, and over again. The Philips writer is retailing for around $5000. The Ricoh is around $3400. My experience is with the Philips CDD-521. I own one. The major difference between the Philips and the Ricoh is transfer speed. The Philips writes at 300KPS and the Ricoh only at 150KPS. If you do a lot of work, the Philips saves a lot of time. (approx 38 - 45 minutes to write a full CD as opposed to the Ricoh, which would take twice the time) If you do get one, don't plan on that being your only cost. The system that drives the writer MUST be able to keep up with the drive. Failure to provide a constant data stream of 300KPS will ruin the recordable CD. Ideally, the computer should be dedicated to the task as well. It's advisable to have at least double the hard drive space of largest CD that you plan on writing. That means 1.2 or more gigabytes of drive space if you plan on filling a CD. The reason being hard drive latency, and seek overhead. If you write the files directly from the hard drive to the CDROM, it can sometimes dip too low in throughput. This can be overcome by writing out a physical image of the ISO image and then writing that large file. No seeking needs to be done by DOS, and there's no problem. The media is NOT rewritable. It costs from $19 - $35 for the 74 minute media depending on where you buy and at what quantity. It's produced by several companies now. DIC Digital, Ricoh, Verbatim, etc.. lOYD --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (1:239/900) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11148 To: DEREK STUTSMAN Date: 01/04/94 5:19a Subj: UFO CD Rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS>CR>Let me guess Derek, your store doesn't have a return policey? I was DS>CR>going to try it out, I guess I'll think twice this time. DS>Luckily, the store was good about the return, and I was able to get Rebel DS>Assault instead. (Which I _do_ recommend!) Is Rebel Assault any good, I thought that they also had Mortal Combat on CD now. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Excess Weinerage - When buns come in 8 pks and franks com --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11149 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/04/94 5:19a Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Chad Reid@1:207/703.0 meinte am 29.12.93 CS>zum Thema "Police Quest": CS>CR>LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? CS>CR> CS>CR>LW>Lane Weiss CS>CR> CS>CR>It will be out in January, I believe towards the middle of January. I CS>CR>already have the disk version and it's a great game, I'm already stuck, CS>CR>beating two other Police Quest series I though I new it all, after three CS>CR>hours I'm lost. CS> I'm stuck too, you could probably help me. CS> I've got 91points and don't know what to do next. CS> How can I give the report of the dead kid, to his parents You arn't supposed to give the report to the parents, you are supposed to give it to your partner who is handling the murder books. He is in the office, the only other guy except the one who is using the phone. CS> since I don't know where they live. Okay, when you park your car in South Central L.A. walk to the right and that is where they live, you can't go there to the next day. CS> I can't take the munition over at the police academy, what do When ever you go into the Police Academy look up at the right on Burt's desk there is two types of forms, one of them you are supposed to get but I don't remember so take them both and try to give them both to him, one he will take one he won't, the rest you will get on your own. CS> I have to do, pearhaps you could fill me in ? CS> But you're right, a great game it is ! Anyone else out there who has this? Chad * OLX 2.2 * Cats are Roommates...... Dogs are Family! --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11150 To: DAVE ELLISON Date: 01/04/94 8:38a Subj: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DE>Hi Chad, DE> CR> I don't know what he said but I think he said that the virus's were DE> CR> dangerous or something. I have the Butterfly virus and have fooled DE>hehe, knowing him, he probably did say something to that effect! <g> I DE>basically flamed him (like 5 times, hehe) because he was "ripping" on others DE>for being wrong about the 2 viruses, and then "correcting" them with his DE>totally incorrect virus "facts." DE> CR> around with it and it's not to dangerous, as long as you don't have DE> Yeah, both were basically harmless runtime file infectors, and perfectly sa DE>to play around with. Neither one has any bomb or anything, and both are eas DE>cleanable in the case of an infection. Just make sure you have a good AV DE>program (e.g. Thunderbyte, F-Prot) around so things don't get out of hand. DE>Lapse 366-A has one interesting characteristic, but other than that neither DE>is very exciting. No need to worry, I have them under controlled enviroments and they won't get out of hand. DE> CR> something in memory where it tries to hook itself into. I'm not sure DE> CR> what memory location that is right now but I could look it up. This guy DE>Actually, neither one is a resident virus but if you run 'em a few times in DE>some cases fragments of the virus may be left in memory and it occasionally DE>sets off the memory scanner in F-prot. The Butterfly variant is just a lame DE>hack of the Butterfly virus done by a virus programmer who calls himself DE>"Deathboy", so almost anything in Print about the old B-fly virus should hol DE>true to the Crusades.Com variant on the NO disk. The main difference is tha DE>the new one infects COM and EXE files while the old one only goes after COMs I read some where that someone had modified the Butterfly virus to where it could stay resident in memory, but no damage, that was pretty much all it did. I don't wether it's true or not but it could be. DE> CR> has been saying a lot of stuff lately, most people just arn't paying DE> CR> that much attention to him anymore when it comes to virus's. DE>hehe, I'd be surprised if they listened to his advice on -anything- after th DE>virus incident! I know I won't! Luckily most of the people in here aren't DE>arrogant or egotistical as he is, though I imagine his opinion of himself ha DE>decreased here in the last couple of weeks. I haven't seen a whole lot of DE>posts from ol' Benjamin here lately, maybe he finally figured out why everyo DE>was flaming him! Give him time, I have a feeling that he will return. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Pigs can fly, cows go baaaa, and Nuclear Power is *safe*? --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: COLIN ZIMMER Number: 11151 To: JAMES ZMIJEWSKI Date: 01/02/94 1:13p Subj: 7th quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 29 Dec 93 09:50pm, James Zmijewski wrote to All: JZ> I was tring to speed up my computer through cmos, I found a JZ> setting calles at bus clock I changed it from cpu/6 to cpu/2. JZ> 7th guests video test rated my performace at 76% up from 56%. JZ> I was wondering if there is any problem doing this? (windows JZ> peformace is also up) HOw did you do that ?!?! Colin Zimmer * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 2 --- via Silver Xpress V4.00 [NR] --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Technology Transfer - Luseland, Sk. (306) 372-4903 (1:140/62) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT TEED Number: 11152 To: JASON DADSWELL Date: 01/04/94 10:24a Subj: Journeyman Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the assistance with Journeyman Jason. I am not convinced that it won't work under OS/2 though. I talked to some tech people at Presto Studios and they say that they know some people who are running it in OS/2. I recognize that this may be a "marketing" type ploy to keep me on a goose chase until they can address the problem (which surely they will if it doesn't work) however, OS/2 is so flexible that there must be someway to make things work. We shall see. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Piece of Mind BBS OTTAWA, CANADA (613)523-6844 (1:163/512) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11153 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/04/94 11:36a Subj: Cd rom info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >I criticised IBM and Intel HEAVILY for not >providing a 32 bit wide data structure in 1980 BF> Excessive - complaining about being 8 bit instead of 16 bit I would have BF>agreed with, but NO microcomputer was 32 bit (data width) THAT far back. And anyway, what if we had had 32-bit in 1980? You can count the number of commercial 32-bit DOS apps on your fingers in _1994_. Software is still running at least 5 years behind hardware advances. Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11154 To: TONY COVIELLO Date: 01/04/94 11:36a Subj: Animals cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MG>TCI AM TRYING TO GET 'THE ANIMALS <SAN DIEGO ZOO>' TO RUN, BUT I AM MG>TC GETTING "256 COLOR MODE REQUIRED" MESSAGE. I HAVE A VGA MG>TC MONITOR, WHY WON'T IT RUN? MG> If this is a Windows Version, you must make sure that you have the MG>correct video driver installed in the WIndows Setup portion of the MG>program. It is probably because you are now running 16 color instead of MG>256. Hope this helps! Further to that, you may have to look around for a BBS file with a set of drivers for your particular video card; I know ATI makes their's available on boards. You could also call the company which may run its own bulletin board. Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11155 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/04/94 10:03a Subj: Re: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> >I criticised IBM and Intel HEAVILY for not BF> >providing a 32 bit wide data structure in 1980 BF> Excessive - complaining about being 8 bit instead of 16 bit I would have No, not excessive. A 32 bit word is the first one which does not require either string operations or a kludge like segmented memory to calculate full addresses in a reasonable address range. String operations take time - lots of it. Segmented memory lends itself to lots of subtle bugs, is more difficult to code, lends all sorts of limitations on data structures, and also takes more calculation time. A flat address space should have been the FIRST priority of any designers. And just for the record, the PC was 20 bit, not 8. It's I/O path was 8 bit, and that was only a very minor mistake, had they implemented the I/O path properly. In short, going with an 8 bit I/O path was probably wise, had they merely allocated a 32 bit (or even 24 bit) phantom I/O space, provisioned for extending the bus and the number of interrupts, and used level triggered logic. The extra cost for such upgradability would have been almost zero. BF> agreed with, but NO microcomputer was 32 bit (data width) THAT far back. That s true, but them IBM, like every one else in the executive wing of the industry, considered PC's to be toys. Mainframes and minis were 32 and even 64 bits, with up to 128 bit floating point units. BF> >the 32Meg hard drive limit BF> The PC didn't HAVE a hard drive in 1980. The XT didn't BF> show up 'till late '81 BF> or '82, and had an 8 Meg limit per partition (32 Meg limits didn't show up BF> 'till DOS 3.x and the AT). That is indeed correct. The AT's design is the limit with which we all must live, since it is built into the BIOS, as opposed to being on a separate BIOS on a peripheral card. You're right that I didn't crow about the 32 Meg limit until 3.1, of course, but that is just an extension of the limited thinking that began in 1979, when the PC was being designed. Instead of building machines with an upward upgrade path, they were built with artificial limitations. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11156 To: KENT TIMM Date: 01/04/94 10:19a Subj: Re: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> (And people wonder why I am not impressed by digital photographs.) KT> You're not the only one! I've yet to figure out why KT> somebody would want to take a good photo, either negitive KT> or slide and put it on a TV or other video screen. KT> In fact, I ofter to the reverse. I've become quite KT> skilled at coping video to 35mm stills. That's trickier than most people realize. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11157 To: DANNY WOFFORD Date: 01/04/94 5:13p Subj: LOOKING FOR MOVIE DATABA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> appearing in? (I assume you can search by star?) DW> S. Z. Sakall is listed 5 times, Lullaby of Broadway, My Dream DW> is Yours, Romance on the High Seas, It's a Date, & San Antonio...... BB> Also, does it list "Easy To Wed,' and "Twice Blessed"? BB> (Movies made in the 1940's that were less than best BB> sellers.) DW> Neither movie title you asked about was in it........... About what I expected -- about the same info as Leonard Maltin's movie guide.. Darn! I was hoping for something a little more complete. Thanks for your effort!!! (Oh yeah, S.Z. Sakall appeared in Casablanca. They seldom list him there, but include those dumb Doris Day Movies -- Well, Romance on the High Seas was ok -- her first movie!) ... It's Ensign Pillsbury, Jim.....he's bread. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11158 To: NANCY DAVIN Date: 01/04/94 5:13p Subj: MOVIE CD REQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ND> On the encyclopedias, do you know what kind of a price these ND> companies are offering for upgrades? For instance, if I purchase ND> Encarta this year and in several years they come out with an even ND> Just curious if Encarta and Grolier's are very different. I believe ND> I've narrowed my choices down to these two. Thanks for your input. Too early to tell what Encarta will do. My guess is that the improvement in Multi-media will allow them to say that the disk is 'more' than a simple upgrade. (Can't you just hear it "Faster Screens!!! More Film Clips!!! etc. etc.) Time will tell. As I said, I'm satisfied with Encarta -- it lacks depth on subjects, but seems to cover most things you would seek. The display and searching are great -- probably some of the best at this time. Can't speak about Grolier's, but have heard others say it does seem to have more depth, but not the graphic work. (Pay your money and take your chance.) [:-) ... Illiterate? Write for FREE HELP! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11159 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/04/94 5:13p Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> Surely. There is nothing wrong with that desire, either. BB> would fill MY needs. Heck, if I want true photo-quality pictures, BB> why not just get prints?) LR> Well, it *CAN* be done, of course, but it will require a LR> different format. Here is one possible solution: take your Photo CD's LR> and use them as archive storage. Get a dithering program that will Well, the Kodak 'editing' program will already covert the images into TIFFS -- shrinks them to about 150-200k each, but now you have 24 images on your hard-drive, and 24 whoppers on a CD -- what the heck is the sense in that? True, you can pay to have someone take the TIFF's and put them on another CD, but why?? If Software was available to set up those whoppers in a slide show, I would like to see it, and that's my beef. I don't mind paying the cost to have them scanned, but to have them scanned, and still be unusable seems odd. The Phillips CD player that is sold to use this disk shows them full screen on a TV set, why can't we get the same on a computer? BB> I also have another concern -- how long is the CD disk going BB> to last? When I first read about the disk, I thought "Oh boy, it BB> should last FOREVER! No magnetic field to collapse, no head wear BB> etc. -- gotta be THE answer to long-term storage for computers. BB> Now I see this isn't true! Some folks are saying the disk BB> will start to fail after as few as 6 or 7 years -- something to BB> do with the reflective surface on the disk failing. (I don't know BB> all of the details, but it sure sounds like the search must BB> continue.) LR> Well, a cheaply made CD kept in an adverse environment can LR> indeed deteriorate in as little as 6-7 years. However, a well made CD LR> should last more than 15-20 years, even in adverse normal conditions. LR> That does not include leaving them on the dash of your car out in the LR> hot sun for several of our Texas summer days, with temperatures inside LR> the car soaring above 50C. If you store them vertically, in a cool, LR> dark, chemical free environment (don't put them in a room with one of LR> those electrostatic dust precipitators: they produce lots of ozone), LR> they should easily last for several decades, and under ideal LR> conditions could last several centuries. At any point during their LR> ideal life, they can be copied bit for bit without any data loss, thus LR> extending their lives indefinitely. Well, we'll just have to wait and see [:-) BB> ... When I was your age, floppys were as big as pizzas. LR> I like that! Can I steal it? Have at it -- that's how I got it! ... The first 2 computers: Eve had the Apple, Adam had a Wang. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEAN KUUSELA Number: 11160 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/04/94 8:23p Subj: cdrom catalogue Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Joe, I also would like a copy of your cd-rom listing. Send to: Dean Kuusela 906-1065 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC Canada V3M 1C5 Thanks! --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Basic'ly Computers: Mooo-ing Right Along. (1:153/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEAN KUUSELA Number: 11161 To: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Date: 01/04/94 8:37p Subj: Catalogue Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No if it's possible, please send me a catalogue for your cd-rom's also. Dean Kuusela 906-1065 Quayside Drive New Westminster, BC, Canada V3M 1C5 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Basic'ly Computers: Mooo-ing Right Along. (1:153/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEREMY HORN Number: 11162 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 8:46a Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can someone tell me what I should do.. I have completed all of the puzzles on the first and second floors. I do not know where of how to go anywhere next such as the attic or that rectangle outside the kitchen. Help ME!! -Jeremy --- ProBoard v1.31 [Reg] * Origin: The HUB of the UNIVERSE. THE VIDEOTEX BBS 413-445-6812 (1:321/245) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM HOLIKO Number: 11163 To: DEREK STUTSMAN Date: 01/05/94 12:53a Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DO you have a single or double spin CD-ROM? If you have the little sound glitches, short-long pauses, and even crashes, this could be the problem... TO help it a little change your buffers in your config.sys to at least 30-35, if this works a bit, try a little larger number... This just might help you.... Jimbo --- WM v3.10/92-0408 * Origin: The Inner Sanctum ..The Judge's Domain (905)732-9826 (1:247/303.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER CLEMENKO Number: 11164 To: BERNARD ZEPHRO Date: 01/04/94 10:59p Subj: Re: New Nec Cd Rom Drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BZ> Do you know if this NEC 3x drive will work using the new JUSoundblaster BZ> 16 SCSI-2 as the controller as opposed to using a separate SCSI BZ> controller. Creative Labs claimed it would work with all SCSI JUcd-roms. BZ> But that was before NEC 3x. I want to buy this combo if I know it wi BZ> work well. I have been using a SoundBlaster 16 SCSI-2 sound card and a NEC X3i for about a month now without a hitch! Pete * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- xMail 1.00/Pro * Origin: Theorem Beach, Viola, DE (1:2600/140) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER CLEMENKO Number: 11165 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 10:59p Subj: CD-i Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can Phillips CD-i CD-Roms be used with windows multimedia?? * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- xMail 1.00/Pro * Origin: Theorem Beach, Viola, DE (1:2600/140) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DARA M.C. CLEMENKO Number: 11166 To: ROB BELANGER Date: 01/04/94 11:54p Subj: NEC 3XI/SB16SCSI-2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RBHello out there, I am thinking of purchasing a Sound Blaster 16 ASP RB(SCSI-2) along with a NEC 3Xi to replace my current SBPRO/Sony 31a RBconfiguration. I was wondering if anyone out there has utilized this RBcombination and would appreciate any feedback regarding this RBconfiguration. RBAlso, if I were to purchase these two (2) items from two different vendor RBwould I need any additional items such as cables (audio/data) or would RBthey be included with either the Cd-Rom or sound card? RBThank you. You will need to purchase a AUDIO cable its not included in either package... The Soundblaster SCSI-2 and NEC 3Xi have been working great for me... I screwed up though I did not purchase the ASP chip version of the Soundblaster SCSI-2 Oh Well if I could ever find a vender I guess I will have to get it.. Later Pete * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- xMail 1.00/Pro * Origin: Theorem Beach, Viola, DE (1:2600/140) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALEX BAIN Number: 11167 To: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Date: 01/05/94 1:30p Subj: NEC 3XI/SB16SCSI-2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just noticed your message, and I think that the SB16 SCSI-2 will only work with a Panasonic, Sony, or Matshushta CD-Rom! I have a NEC 3XI and it works great! I bought the NEC SCSI card available for it and it installed pretty easily. Hope I helped you! Alex Bain --- WM v3.10/93-0144 * Origin: Grace Under Pressure-Orlando, FL 407-657-8801 (1:363/194) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11168 To: CLIFF MEDINA Date: 01/04/94 10:11a Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CM> If You call creative labs they will tell you that the scsi port is CM> designed for a panosonic drive, I believe the CDR-563, which means CM> that the port is proprietary and you are risking a disaster to your CM> drive or SBlaster!!! Thanks for the warning, Cliff. I recently found out about card working with Panasonic and compatible drives but was unaware that I could do harm to my drive by trying to use the SB card with it! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11169 To: KENT TIMM Date: 01/04/94 10:19a Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KT> I have a Panasonic drive, but the same problem. The store gave me the KT> wrong driver for it, when I called them they told me to get a new KT> CDROM controller. Of course I didn't want to do that. I called KT> Creative Labs BBS and got the correct driver for running a CD via the KT> SB Pro. I'm not sure if they have one for your Mitsumi, but you could KT> try the file SBPCD-XA. That's the one I'm using, it _might_ work KT> for you. KT> Hope this helps. Thanks, Kent. I have the SBPCD-XA.EXE file and tried it out but was not successful because the hardware was not connected between the two cards. Its probably a good thing that it was not connected because I just got a warning from another bbs user that I could possibly damage my drive by doing this so I better check with Creative Labs. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11170 To: HANK ANDERSON Date: 01/04/94 10:25a Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HA> If memory serves me right, the Soundblaster Pro should have an HA> interface slot on the card itself. This was one of the unique HA> things Creative Labs did. The slot is for the ribbon cable HA> from your CD ROM drive. I too have a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive, but HA> I only have the 8 bit Sound Blaster. Let me know if that helps HA> you out. HA> Hank Anderson Thanks, Hank. The interface is connected to the drive thru a ribbon cable and a four-wire cable. It didn't work for me because I didn't have the Creative Labs driver and the driver may not support drives other than Panasonic and compatible drives. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11171 To: JOHN ALEXANDER Date: 01/05/94 11:01a Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JA> The SBPro will only work with a Panasonic CD-ROM. If you wish to have JA> your soundcard controll your CD-ROM, get the SB16 MultiCD. Thanks, John. Doesn't the SB16 MultiCD include a sound card. If it does, which card is it? I have been hearing about the new faster drives and wonder if I shouldn't just wait a bit until the dust clears? --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL TREVORROW Number: 11172 To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/04/94 5:15a Subj: Smartdrv and cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> I have but one question. Can DOS Smartdrv Cache a CD-rOm? DOS 6.2's Smartdrive can indeed cache CDROMS if you load it before the CDROM driver. --- Squish v1.00 * Origin: ■ LinkUSA ■ Gateway BBS ■ (508)772-4236 ■ (1:322/736) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK NAY Number: 11173 To: JIM HARBIN Date: 01/05/94 11:16a Subj: Re: StarWars Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No pretty disguisting isn't it..the intro music sounds like something out of the 30's..hard as hell to control too..talk about a "rush" job..pretty sad.. --- * Origin: Ground Zero 813-849-4034 New Port Richey, FL NEC (1:3619/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE LAWMAN Number: 11174 To: TIM SCHOOLER Date: 01/05/94 11:48a Subj: Re: CDROM DRIVE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> ->> JM> I might Be interested in buying your offer if that *125.00* -> ->> JM> $125.00 i am looking for a cd-rom for my network/bbs -> ->> -> ->> -> ->> Thanks Jeremy, but I sold it last week. -> ->> -!- Sqed/32 0.87/r15033 -> ->> ! Origin: You Are What You Is (1:3803/1.4) -> -> TL> I still have 2 mutsumi's left and both are new (one is 2 months -> TL> old and -> TL> the other is 6 months old, still have the box and all materials) -> -> -> You replied to the wrong person. I was selling a drive, not buying. : -> --- Sqed/32 0.87/r15033 -> * Origin: You Are What You Is (1:3803/1.4) Yep, realized it too late, oh well. --- WM v3.01/93-0705 * Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 7 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11175 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/03/94 9:41p Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR-=>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* JR-=>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... JR-=>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. JR-=>We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. JR-=>CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) Joe, please send a copy of your catalog and CDLIST file to: Kay Montes P.O. Box 020712 Juneau, AK 99802-0712 Thanks! * OLX 2.1 TD * Mediocre is as mediocre does. Just average. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11176 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 9:08p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Help, please!!!!!! I've posted this question twice before in this conference and never received a reply. I've been faithfully reading 90+ messages every night and I know there are some techie whizes out there, so someone must have the answer. Please, someone respond even if it's just to say you don't know the answer or won't tell me, just so I at least know that this msg. is getting out.<G> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can use it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive S (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please make sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously this is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to run. Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks. * OLX 2.1 TD * Philosophic enjoyment = mutual misunderstanding. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN ECKBLAD Number: 11177 To: CHRIS MOORE Date: 01/04/94 1:04p Subj: OMNI CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thank it worked Brian --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The File Bank, Inc. (303) 534-4646 - Files, Files, Files (1:104/899) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN ECKBLAD Number: 11178 To: MICHAEL DAUM Date: 01/04/94 1:05p Subj: OMNI CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thank it worked Brian --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The File Bank, Inc. (303) 534-4646 - Files, Files, Files (1:104/899) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11179 To: GARY HUFF Date: 01/05/94 1:46a Subj: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GH>MS> Give Powerbox 2 a try. Only about a week old, with file dates as late GH>MS> mid-November. 8% dupes to NO10, and 13% dupes to Pier 3. In stock at GH>MS> if you're interested, or you can get release 1 and 2 together for $35. GH>Sounds like what I'm looking for, Mike. It's New Year's Eve right now, GH>and I'm sure you're not open, but I'll call you Looking forward to it..... GH>BTW, please read my previous message to Trane Francks, and see if you GH>can help him. He lives in a suburb of Tokyo, and is looking for GH>someone to ship a disk to him there. Can you accommodate him? I'll be glad to. Later, .\\ike * SLMR 2.1a * I'm leaving my body to science fiction... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11180 To: GARY HUFF Date: 01/05/94 1:46a Subj: Good ShareWare CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GH>Well, despite how we squabble about the Nightowl disk, Mike Shannon of GH>Starvector has proven to be a very reliable dealer for me. I ordered GH>the Pier 3 disk from him, and he shipped it no-nonsense in just a GH>couple of days. Perhaps if he's reading this, he might accommodate GH>you. When he tells you how lousy the Nightowl disk is, just tell him, GH>"yeah, yeah... ship it anyway." :-) Well, I won't twist his arm too hard in the other direction....just enough to get my point across, then I'll calm back down. 8) Later .\\ike * SLMR 2.1a * I'm leaving my body to science fiction... --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11181 To: TRANE FRANCKS Date: 01/05/94 1:46a Subj: Good ShareWare CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GH> TF> international shipping, do you know of anybody that is reputable? Trane, We ship packages overseas every day, and would be happy to help you with your CD purchase. GH>TF> Well, I know. I guess I'm just a bit paranoid, is all. I don't GH>TF> know who is or isn't reliable period, and am just looking for a GH>TF> little information to let me relax a little. ;-) Give us a try. We have hundreds (if not thousands) of international customers, and we do all we can to take care of them. Shipping is usually same day, any method you prefer. The only thing I recommend is that you let us insure it for you, just in case it gets lost, stolen, or damaged along the way. If you'd like our current catalog, you can either download it from our BBS @ 509-457-0206, or freq "STARCAT.ZIP" from 1:3407/101. Talk to ya later, .\\ike STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * In my opinion, your opinion stinks. Any opinion on that? --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11182 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 1:46a Subj: FIREARMS REFERENCE ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! | | Title: FIREARMS REFERENCE Price: $24 | * Features over 600 products from 70 different manufacturers * 256-color hi-rez images * BBS-Ready in several formats * Custom-designed Super-VGA interface * Covers every firearm from black powder rifles, to Class 3 weapons STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * Perot of Borg: Resistance? Now that's just sad. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11183 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 1:46a Subj: BEST OS/2 CD-ROM! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! | | Title: CD OS/2BOX Price: $25 | * Slick, mouse-driven graphic user interface for OS/2 * Consists of 100% OS/2 2.0+ shareware applications. No old version 1.x files * Fully BBS-ready * 300+mb total STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * Picard and Riker in '96! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT DELCO Number: 11184 To: PHIL ESPINOZA Date: 01/05/94 3:48p Subj: Inca Hints Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PE>I need help with the Inca CD GAme. So do I. If you can help me get past a spot I'm stuck in, I can then play the game up to where you are, and then may be able to help you. I'm still in the first maze (bo did I get far). I'm in the room with the 4 posts, and the 2 stars. I work my way up to putting the corn in the golden ball, and then I don't know what to do with the arrows that appear under golden ball. Thank you for any help that you can give. * OLX 2.1 TD * Press any key to continue or any other key to quit --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: ET/PPCUG BBS 503-452-1988 CD ROMs! Portland, Or1 (1:105/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEROEN VAN DE LEUR Number: 11185 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 11:09a Subj: Norton Speedcache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Is there anyone out there who can tell me how to configure Norton's Speedcache (v7 I believe) for caching CD-ROM-drives? Thanks in advance... Greetx, Jeroen --- * Origin: Jeroen van de Leur (2:512/1.27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEROEN VAN DE LEUR Number: 11186 To: BOB CROCKFORD Date: 01/05/94 11:15a Subj: SB setup Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > GB >CONFIG.SYS & > GB >AUTOEXEC.BAT commands are for setting up an SBPRO with a Panasonic > GB >562b, please? I purchased these two separately and cannot get the > GB >SB to interface with the CD-ROM. I know I have all the programs to > GB >get them up and running, but I don't know the correct syntax and/or > GB >switches to use, and is there a jumper on the SB that needs setting > GB >to enable the CD-ROM controller??? Hi Bob! You should put the following line in your CONFIG.SYS Works fine with me and I have exactly the same configuration as you have! If you use QEMM: DEVICE=C:\UTIL\QEMM\LOADHI.SYS /R:1 C:\CDROM\CDMKE.SYS /D:MPC /SBP:220 Otherwise: DEVICEHIGH=C:\CDROM\CDMKE.SYS /D:MPC /SBP:220 ^^^^^^^^ That's the option you need! Lots of succes with your Panasonic... Greetx, Jeroen --- * Origin: Jeroen van de Leur (2:512/1.27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEROEN VAN DE LEUR Number: 11187 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/05/94 11:19a Subj: Mitshumi Dual & sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > The Mitsumi Dual Speed ought to work with ANY sound > card (as long as you > don't expect to replace the Mitsumi's interface board > with some kind of > proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it > that so many people > seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive > DIRECTLY to their > sound board, for heaven's sake??!! It saves you one slot but the main reason for me is: OO I do not have an unused DMA-channel 'cause my Logitech scanner took my last free DMA-channel! :-{ .. Greetx, Jeroen --- * Origin: Jeroen van de Leur (2:512/1.27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE MINER Number: 11188 To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/04/94 9:59a Subj: Re: LOOM CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> Do any of you out here play the game Loom on Cd? I was very JS> impressed with this game and like it very much. I have a few JS> questions though, I have bbecome stuck and do not know what to do. If JS> you are experienced at this game please write me. I am stuck in the JS> iron makers guild watching the man hammer away at the sword. I have JS> listened to the coversation, I have no idea what to do. Could it be JS> something with the stick baskket up stairs? JS> James Summers Hey James, I can't help you, but maybe you can help me. I have the CD and I've only been playing for a few days, but I would appreciate some help. All I have accomplished is to get the stick and walk around a little, what am I suppose to do, where should I go, how do I learn more drafts??? Gambit ... DOS never says "EXCELLENT command or filename"... ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE MINER Number: 11189 To: SCOTT STADLER Date: 01/04/94 9:59a Subj: Re: SEVENTH GUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SS> How do you solve the cans in the cupboard puzzle? Thanks Scott Hey Scott, Try "shy gypsy shyly spryly tryst by my crypt" Gambit ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE MINER Number: 11190 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 1:45p Subj: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas present, and when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color monitor", I know I have one, but obviously my computer disagrees, how can I get it to agree???? Shane ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE MINER Number: 11191 To: KEVIN BRUNER Date: 01/04/94 1:45p Subj: REBEL ASSAULT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KB> Hmm... I'd try calling late at night. I called at midnight and had no KB> busy signals, or problems from any of the other nodes. Once you get KB> the patch, though, you can see how great the game really is! I got to KB> the Stormtroopers tonight... THAT'S FUN!! The Walkers come right KB> before that... that was cool too... Kevin, I was wondering if you would like to give me the passcodes to these places. I just got the game and I'd like to check out some other levels. Shane ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CURTIS BURISCH Number: 11192 To: TONY WILLIAMS Date: 01/03/94 5:21p Subj: Re: Freeing up space Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tony! On Monday December 27 1993, Tony Williams spake thus: TW> Does anyone know of anyway that I can access more upper memory to load TW> some other files so that I have more room in conventional? My cd-rom TW> that I just installed is running its driver in upper memory putting TW> other drivers and other files running in conventional. This causes me TW> to have limited capacity for running programs requiring 512k or more TW> of convetional memory. Any ideas? Thanx I just installed QEMM 7.0. WOW! I had about 591000b free space before; now I have 644000 bytes free!! That's only 10k used!!!! You might want to consider getting it. BTW, installation was a breeze; I just installed it, and then ran the quick optimize, and bingo! (The optimize took about a minute, total!!) Hope this helps! --==## Curtis ##==-- (Curtis_Burisch@mango.apc.org) --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: (Curtis Burisch 5:7211/1.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CURTIS BURISCH Number: 11193 To: BRIAN ECKBLAD Date: 01/03/94 5:27p Subj: Re: OMNI CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Brian! On Sunday December 26 1993, Brian Eckblad spake thus: BE> something like that" When I try to load the driver is says NOT ENOUGH BE> DRIVE LETTERS AVAILABLE. Well I can not get in touch with Creative Try adding the line "LASTDRIVE=F" (or G, etc...). Hope this helps! --==## Curtis ##==-- (Curtis_Burisch@mango.apc.org) --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: --0ò (Curtis Burisch 5:7211/1.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CURTIS BURISCH Number: 11194 To: TODD PRUSKI Date: 01/03/94 5:39p Subj: Re: SBPRO Joystick, GUS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Todd! On Thursday December 30 1993, Todd Pruski spake thus: TP> I have the Soundblaster Pro, and it seems to work fine, except for the TP> joystick. I can't get it to work. On my old 286 system, it worked TP> fine, but now I hear it is too slow for the 33MHz bus. I don't know I have a SBPro 2 and a 486-DX2-66Mhz. My joystick works just fine. Don't you maybe have another joystick port? Cheers, --==## Curtis ##==-- (Curtis_Burisch@mango.apc.org) --- GoldED 2.40.P0720 * Origin: --0ò (Curtis Burisch 5:7211/1.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FANIE VILJOEN Number: 11195 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 8:23a Subj: JAGUAR/3DO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hia there !! I am doing a feasability study on the Jaguar and 3DO as multiMedia platforms, and I need the following information... Who can I contact for more information on Development kits, or authoring kits. Where can I get complete tech specs and sample software/hardware ??? Any Info will be greatly appreciated !! --- * RM 1.2 * Eval Day 174 * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'d' * Origin: LeClub BBS - Midrand RSA (5:7107/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LANE WEISS Number: 11196 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/05/94 7:54p Subj: Re: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? -> -> Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM Version ? -> -> Bye -> Chris Well, I said CD ROM version, therefore I am still anticipating it's release and Sierra doesn't know when it's going to be ready :( --- WM v3.10/92-0413 * Origin: The Magic Dominion 1:107/614 n.j. 908-583-7894 16.8 (1:107/614.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERNARD ZEPHRO Number: 11197 To: DARA M.C. CLEMENKO Date: 01/05/94 9:51p Subj: Re: New Nec Cd Rom Drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DMC> BZ> Do you know if this NEC 3x drive will work using the new >JUSoundblaster > BZ> 16 SCSI-2 as the controller as opposed to using a separate SCSI > BZ> controller. Creative Labs claimed it would work with all SCSI >JUcd-roms. > BZ> But that was before NEC 3x. I want to buy this combo if I know it wi > BZ> work well. DMC> I have been using a SoundBlaster 16 SCSI-2 sound card and a NEC X3i >for about a month now without a hitch! DMC> Pete Thanks for the info. I am going to call both Creative and NEC to verify no problems reported. I also hear Creative is coming out with a new SB using OPL4 chips. I will post if I hear anything. Bernie \-\ ■ QMPro 1.02 41-0001 ■ MSI - Redefining Telecommunications in '93 --- DB 1.54/004840 * Origin: The Dark Star BBS Cheektowaga, NY (1:260/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 11198 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/06/94 3:08a Subj: LD-R? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > What I would _love_ to find for a project I'm working > on would be a writeable (-once) Laser Videodisc. It would seem like > CD-R could be simply scaled up and allow making a machine that could > make one-off (CAV, in my case) laser videodiscs. Sure would be > handy for the project I'm working on!!! :-) I have a multimedia magazine sitting in front of me (from Summer '93) that has an ad for a laser disk system. It is a video disk system that provides the same function as a Frame-accurate VCR does for desktop video editing (but with much higher resolution). I believe it is SCSI-controlled. The media is rewritable, and I believe is supposed to be readable in a standard video disk player. There are two drawbacks to using it for "file" storage. The disk is addressed in video frames: HH:MM:SS:FF and is not usable as file storage. The other drawback of course is the fact that it costs over $38,000. <grin> Such a system could be used to store individual graphic images, and "paged through" with a video disk player in freeze-frame. However, it would have to be an awful big project to justify such an expenditure. Whatcha doing that you need so much space for? I would shudder to think of HOW much of a hard drive you would need to create the image of a "one-off" the size of a laser disk. :) --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (1:239/900) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MORRIS Number: 11199 To: LEE FERNANDEZ Date: 01/06/94 11:58a Subj: rebel assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All, Lee Fernandez said: > need help booting game. keep getting message: "unexpected > interrupt > 0D (code 3DB0) at 70:5511 tsf32: prev_tsf32 4F8C". > THEN 11 OTHER CODE LINES FOOLOW. have a 386sx 33 with 6Megs > ram > and audiowave 16AISP soundcard and Panasonic doublespin cd cr > 562-b. > tried changing channels, interrupts, irq, and base no. > sometimes it > works. more often the above message comes on. the demo games > in the > discs work fine. help! > thanx. > --- WM v3.10/92-0413 > * Origin: The Magic Dominion 1:107/614 n.j. 908-583-7894 > 16.8 (1:107/614.0) hi lee, my name is tony and the problem is with the proggram, not your computer. there is a patch rfile that you can get from lucas arts. it is called rebel14.zip <i think>. i had some of the same problems and that fixed all of them. --- * Origin: Impact 704-882-2243 680 Megs Online (1:379/21) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY GREENMAN Number: 11200 To: TOM MILLER Date: 01/03/94 8:51a Subj: Re: sony double speed cd- Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Tom Miller to Terry Greenman <=- Seasons Greetings Tom ! TM> In a message to Tom Miller <12/28/93> Terry Greenman wrote: TM> I've got it working now Terry, I had a bad drive, it was replaced and TM> is working fine. Thanks for the assistance. Tom I see. I had a simular problem with my Tandy CDR 1000 (my only Tandy product I own). I used it about 5 hours for 8 months, since it was new, and one day I wanted to use it, but it was dead or dying. It was replaced immediately by Radio Shack. No problems as of yet, and that was back in September of 93. Happy New Year. ... Tetris tagline: ## ### #### ### ### ### ### ### ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.10/91-0237 * Origin: The Oratory BBS 12 Roms online 72,000+ Files! (1:2201/9.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN HAMANN Number: 11201 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/06/94 7:20a Subj: Re: Kq6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rocco Scaramastro to All <=- RS> Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. RS> My wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS> What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky To get past the minotaur you use a red scarf you found earlier and lure him into the fire in that room. You need the shield from a wall in the maze to get past the archer. That should do it. (grin) Kevin --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sub-Rosa barely spinning... (1:381/74) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUGLAS BELL Number: 11202 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 1:14p Subj: Need Rebel Assault Patch Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I need the Rebel Assault Patch .. If anyone in the Denver (303) area has it, please let me know .. Thanks .. --- -Synchronet-GEcho- * Origin: -OFFWoRLD- (303)343·6978/0691/0693 (1:104/675) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID RYDER Number: 11203 To: JOSE VISBAL Date: 01/06/94 11:46p Subj: cd-rom info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JV> Can some tell me if the Mitsumi FX001d can read 680 Megs CD JV> disks...? I don't know about 680, but mine reads the Oct Hobbes OS/2 cd at 662 megs or 677,603,328 bytes. I have read of others having drive not ready errors when changing discs, but shouldn't the unit be allowed to spin up to speed after a disc change? ***David. Entered Jan 6,94 from Mississauga, Ontario. rn.1063@rose.com * PMDBM V1.75b #29 * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG PROWSE Number: 11204 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 8:23p Subj: WANTED CD DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm looking for the Drivers for a SONY CD ( Model # CDB- 9O4), this CD came with a SONY ( Model # CDU-51O-13 ( Version AE)) Controller & Sound Card. This CD System was used the HEAD START 3OO Computer System a few years ago. ( So I Have Been Told ) If you might have any INFO, Paper Work or the Drivers for this CD PLEASE Call 267-8O71 ( That is in Titusville) and ask for DOUG or leave MAIL. THANKS DOUG --- TMail v1.31 * Origin: TechTalk BBS, Cocoa,FL (1:374/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY NEWMAN Number: 11205 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 4:16p Subj: StarVector Software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software company as it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. Does any one know if they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have they been severing the US? --- msgedsq/2 2.1 * Origin: After Dark BBS/2, Ft St John BC [604] 787-2662 (1:3405/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN WEBSTER Number: 11206 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/04/94 5:52p Subj: Re: StarVector Software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message of <04 Jan 94 16:16:27>, Gary Newman (1:3405/1) writes: GN> GN> I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software GN> company as it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. Don't know Gary, but I have their online catalog here if you want to see it. Drop me a netmail and I will crashmail it to you. GN> Does any one know if they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have GN> they been severing the US? ^^^^^^^^ WHAT???? heh, heh. --- JetMail 0.97beta * Origin: -=Turbo2.21~Binkley3.10ab5~BT-FAX.99=- (FidoNet 1:3405/18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 11207 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/04/94 8:34p Subj: Special Package Deals Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hi there Mike Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas Season! MS> | Starvector Sales Bulletin #5: CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS | MS> 1. CD Powerbox 1 2. Pier 2 3. MVP Game Jamboree MS> CD Powerbox 2 Pier 3 House of Games MS> Pier 3 Monster Media 93 Gameware Collection MS> ------ ---------------- ------------------- MS> $49 $59 $49 What kind of deal can be had on the package deal #1, plus adding in Pier 2 and Cream of the Crop II to it as well...in other words a 5 CD package? Also, have you made up a NEW dupe chart lately with some of these NEW releases? -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Westwood One Information Network (1:153/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 11208 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 01/04/94 9:51p Subj: PC-Sig Lib 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Danny DB> One of my users sent me the PC-Sig Library CD-ROM #9. DB> I was just curious if anyone knows anything about this DB> particular disk. It doesn't seem to have any DB> FILES.BBS. All the files seem to be sorted by Disk DB> numbers and zipped into directories. Does anyone who DB> knows about this particular disk know how to access the DB> file descriptions or any info that would be of help. thanks..... That's one of the BIGGEST problems with the PC-SIG Series of Shareware Disks. They are NOT intended to be put on-line. There are NO DESCRIPTIONS of the files that can be used for BBS's on the disks themselves. However, if you think that you want to use this disk on your system, then read the BBS disclaimer letter that is in the ROOT DIRECTORY on the CD. It will tell you how to go about doing that. From wehat mine says (Version 11), you must register the disk with PC-SIG and then they will send you the appropriate materials so that you can give your users access to this disk. Hope this helps! -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Westwood One Information Network (1:153/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GERVASI Number: 11209 To: SCOTT LOUDON Date: 01/04/94 1:10a Subj: Re: What to buy.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Then it happened...... Do you still have mother goose? let me know I would like it I do have CD-Roms for sale, but Mother Goose wasn't one of them:) Mike Mike * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=- (1:3658/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GERVASI Number: 11210 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/05/94 3:54p Subj: WANTED BEATLES CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Then it happened......> JB> Beatles Hard Days Night CD-RoM !!!! BF Don't know about the other 2 titles offhand, but Hard Day's Night has BFbeen out BFon a CD-ROM (for Macintosh, as I recall) for a month or three now.... I just got the Windows version. It's fantastic. Unbeleivable amount of high quality video on one disk. Includes the full 90 min movie (uncut), interview with the director, video clip of his first movie, and an 11 min movie he made with P. Sellers. Also full script which can be read as the movie plays. Well worth the 30.00!!! Mike Mike * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=- (1:3658/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GERVASI Number: 11211 To: NANCY DAVIN Date: 01/05/94 4:01p Subj: MOVIE CD REQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Then it happened...... NDOn the encyclopedias, do you know what kind of a price these companies NDare offering for upgrades? For instance, if I purchase Encarta this year NDand in several years they come out with an even flashier version, do I pa NDthe full price for upgrade? Let's put it this way. I paid 275.00 for last year's version. This year's version came out and I didn't even get a notice telling me about it, forget about cutting me a deal on price! I called Microsoft and was told they didn,t mail any notices out, and that the directors decided the introductory pricing of it. So basically, I was told, "Tough luck". Mike * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=- (1:3658/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11212 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/05/94 12:19a Subj: Re: WORLD ATLAS PROGRAMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Brice Fleckenstein@1:231/190 meinte am 28.12.93 zum Thema "WORLD ATLAS PROGRAMS": BF> Delorme Global Explorer sounds like what you are looking for - but it's NOT BF>inexpensive (I sell it for around $250 or so). It INCLUDES their Street BF>Atlas product, though.... Strange , I got mine for 85$ Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11213 To: BOBBY POSEY Date: 01/05/94 12:21a Subj: Re: Looking for Movie Database CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Bobby Posey@1:388/20 meinte am 30.12.93 zum Thema "Looking for Movie Database CD": BP> > Hallo Leute ! BP> BP> BP> > Are their any other CD's besides The Microsoft Cinemania 1994 BP> > which can be recommended regarding Movies ? BP> BP> > Are there other CD's ? BP> BP> > thanx in advance... BP> BP> > Bye BP> > Chris BP>Chris their are about 4 that I know of but they are all for Windows. BP>I looked at these disks from Best Buy and even thought about loading BP>Windows but thought again and said no maybe someone will feel sorry for us BP>die hard Dos people.. I've nothing against Windows, no I think Windows is pretty good for CD ROM (but that's it), so I just wondered if there are some other good MOVIE CD's out , that's all, you probably misunderstood me, but than again, since I'm from Germany, I probably wrote shit in original article, who knows ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11214 To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/05/94 12:41a Subj: Re: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No James Summers@1:363/69 meinte am 01.01.94 zum Thema "Smartdrv and CD": JS>Hello- JS> JS> I have but one question. Can DOS Smartdrv Cache a CD-rOm? It sure does. For example I run the Police Quest 4 Demo with 4 MB Smartdrive and the when it is all through , I can take the CD out of the slot and it still runs over and over again, the whole DEMO (and it was pretty long) was cached, the animations run like hell ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11215 To: ALLE Date: 01/05/94 12:55a Subj: Groilers Encyclpidia ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo Leute ! Can someone tell me if under the word _Corvey_ some information is given und the Groilier Encyclopidia ? This is really important to me ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11216 To: ALLE Date: 01/05/94 12:56a Subj: How good is Paramount Movie Select ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo Leute ! Just how good is Paramount Movie Select compared to Microsoft Cinamania ? How many MB are on it ? How much does it cost ? etc, etc,, Could someone fill me in , pleas ? Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11217 To: ALLE Date: 01/05/94 1:00a Subj: Cinemania 94 Report ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo Leute ! Well I finally got my new Cinamania 94 finally shipped, and was both impressed and dissapointed. Impressed because of the many photos gallery the whole programm really anything but , So many Actors are not mentioned and many movies are also not mentioned I can't get any info for instance on guys like : Tom Atkins,D.B Sweeney, Miguell Ferrer (the guy in Robocop and Hot Shots 2) and a movie named : Night of the Creeps from 1986 or Pray for Death a 1986 Ninja Movie starring Sho Kosugi ,who is also not mentioned in the Actos List ! But then again all these movies and Actors are mentionend on the movie Database in the Interner - how come ? (starring Tom Atkins and Jason Lively) which was a decent movie is not even in it. Also not mentionen : Sam Firstenberg,Sheldon Lettich and John Woo ! In my opionion the Cinamania , since it is full, should have contained 20 less Video Clips and more information about the _not so well-known_ Actors ! Any opinions ? BTW : It is still the best CD I've got so far. (and I have plenty) Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL HILEMAN Number: 11218 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/05/94 7:48a Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* JR>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... JR>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. JR>We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. JR>CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) Please send or eMAIL catalog to Bill Hileman 804 Mandy Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011-1535 Thanks --<Big Bill from Camp Hill, Pa>-- FidoNet 1:270/101 InterNet bill.hileman@paonline.com ...Three Stages of life ...Youth...Middle Age...My but you're looking good! ...Sigh, Nostalgia just isn't what it used to be! --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Pennsylvania Online! 8+ gigs [717-657-8699] (1:270/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SITKO Number: 11219 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 01/04/94 8:04p Subj: Re: 7Th Guest & SVGA ques Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Giuliano Maciocci Jr wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▀▓█DO NOT BUT A TRIDENT!! I have one, the 8900C, and it's painfully slow at ▀▓█hi-res. Go for the et-4000, like I'm about to buy one. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Giuliano, Oh well, TOO LATE. I already sent him the money. I bought it at the recommendation of our PC guru at work, who has yet to steer any of us wrong! Later............. Joe Sitko on Tuesday, 01/04/94 20:03:48 jsitko@pro-berks.cts.com ■ TLX 3.30 ■ What do you mean you formatted the cat?" --- WM v3.10/93-0158 * Origin: The Glass Menagerie II (215) 376-1819 V32.Bis (1:2607/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SITKO Number: 11220 To: KYLE BROWN Date: 01/04/94 8:05p Subj: Rebel Assualt Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Kyle Brown wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ░▀▓JS>I suspect the joystick IS working properly. The response and feel of ░▀▓JS>Rebel Assault is quite different than, say, X-Wing. It takes a while ░▀▓ ░▀▓I've found that it's much smoother with the mouse disabled. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Kyle, Glad it worked out for you. I'll have to try disabling my rodent and see how it works! Later........ ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ --- WM v3.10/93-0158 * Origin: The Glass Menagerie II (215) 376-1819 V32.Bis (1:2607/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11221 To: JAMES PARKER Date: 01/05/94 2:41p Subj: Interactive Adult Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JP>-> ratings up again, but I saw something about Huster and Penthouse, JP>an JP>-> getting into the Adult CD market. Interactive 'adult' stories, JP>movie JP>-> the like. When that stuff hits the market place, I might take a JP>look JP>-> but the junk out there now isn't worth the time it takes to JP>download JP>I saw an ad for a Penthouse interactive but the price was high - $129! JP>It'd have to be REAL interactive for that price ;-> The prices will JP>probably come down eventually, if not, oh well. Somethings just don't JP>translate well to a computer screen, and I think sex is one of them. JP>Maybe if it were "3-d stereo smell-o-vision"...... <g> JP> James JP>--- GOMail v1.2 [92-0060] JP> * Origin: (1:19/164) For that price, you could go out to your local street corner and buy the "real" thing...grin..hehehehe --- ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ Unable to locate Coffee -- Operator Halted! --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN BURTON Number: 11222 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/05/94 12:57p Subj: KQ6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RS>Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. My RS>wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS>What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky RS>--- UBBS2.09/GEcho 1.01+ RS> * Origin: The DataWerks -v.32bis- CD-ROM's 717-343-5004 (1:268/316) Get next to the blazing pit, immediately use the red scarf on the minotaur, he will fall into the pit. He is defeated! :) Bryan * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Chaos BBS Sumter SC (803)469-9267 (1:3647/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN BURTON Number: 11223 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/05/94 1:29p Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SB>I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the logic SB>cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? SB>Shane Blackstock SB>--- Maximus/2 2.01wb SB> * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) With the Logic Cliffs, you have to be carefull or you'll be restarting alot. At the first puzzle, push the word rise. The second puzzle use the symbols in the documentation to spell soar. The third press stone #4, then#1, then#2. The 4th puzzle use the documentation again, press the symbol for azure,a caterpillar,tranquility,and air. The final puzzle, and it is a long way down, spell ascend. Bryan * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Chaos BBS Sumter SC (803)469-9267 (1:3647/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11224 To: GORDON PETERSON@1:157/46 Date: 01/05/94 8:27a Subj: Re: Mitshumi Dual & sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HR>What is the best sound card to use with a Mitsumi Dual speed? HR>Aztec's Pro16 does not support the dual speed and they claim they do HR>not intend to. GP> The Mitsumi Dual Speed ought to work with ANY sound card (as long as you GP> don't expect to replace the Mitsumi's interface board with some kind of GP> proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it that so many people GP> seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive DIRECTLY to their GP> sound board, for heaven's sake??!! Well, two reasons, probably. The informed user probably just wants to save a peripheral slot. The uninformed user probably is of the misapprehension that in order to use the CD and sound card together, the CD must be controlled by the sound card. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Number: 11225 To: JOHN ALEXANDER Date: 01/05/94 10:51p Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No But I'm not sure what the hints mean. Shane Blackstock --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK BRYSON Number: 11226 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 10:22p Subj: Radio Shack VIS System Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have Radio Shack VIS CD Rom System. Does anyone know if there are any third party software providers for this unit. I like to try Sherlock Holmes but not for 70.00. Thanks JB --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: FOG-Line: Ankeny, IA (1:290/627.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON WAGNER Number: 11227 To: STEAN SNYMAN Date: 01/04/94 2:13a Subj: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SS> Normally 20 meg is outragous.. The 7th Guest takes about 5 meg, SS> Return to zork about 2 meg (or 42 meg if you wan't it real fast). My SS> encyc takes about 500k, GWOTW takes 400k, atlas takes about 300-500k I SS> think... Not too big if you think of all the data on the CD! Thanks! I thought (hoped ;-) ) the CD-ROM wouldn'd take up all of my hard drive... guess its got to have its shell and drivers or whatever on the hard drive for easy access, writes, and faster running, but a few megs or so isn't that bad. <G> Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer! Go!!! ... I saw a man with a wooden leg... and real foot. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Analog Gate *HST/DS v32ter* (602) 458-0451 (1:309/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WALTER ANTHONY Number: 11228 To: GARY HUFF Date: 01/05/94 11:16p Subj: Pre-school suggestions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GH> No AC current is AC unless it has a return path. Thus, if you want GH>to define it as such, then the 115 volts in your household electrical GH>sockets is not AC until you plug something in. That's arguing GH>semantics, and I think you understand that. Audio that is not AC is GH>not audio at all... it's nothing. Once it becomes audio, then quite GH>obviously it has a return path... it can't be audio without one, and GH>at that point it is simultaneously AC. .... Unless you are somehow GH>insinuating that audio can exist in a spiritual sense? Gary you are obviously well versed in this subject but may have confused the issue a little. AC stands for alternating current which in 115volt AC in our homes is a sine wave when viewed as voltage. However all sine waves are not alternating current, many audio systems output to the speakers by modulating a DC (direct current) carrier voltage. If the carrier voltage is 15 volts and the modulated signal (audio) is plus or minus 5 volts then the voltage never falls below zero and the current never reverses direction. So you never have alternating current just varying intensities of direct current. To the Moderator: Any suggestion as to what conference may be more appropriate for this discussion. To ALL: Any suggestions for CD-ROMS and ambitious 4yr old, to keep him occupied and maybe teach him something along the way? === * WaveRdr 1.0 [NR] * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COP --- QM v1.26/b * Origin: Planet Systems Inc. Newport Tn. (1:3615/50) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11229 To: STEVE ANTES Date: 01/06/94 3:37a Subj: Re: List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 31 Dec 93 10:58pm, Steve Antes wrote to Boris Osadciw: -=>> Quoting Boris Osadciw to Bert Vaags <=- BO>> If your interested, drop us a fax request at 216-225-6759 anytime or BO>> you can contact us voice at 216-225-3263 and we'd be happy to assist BO>> you further. >> I'd rather talk this way. From Zone 2 it's a lot >> cheaper for me! >> Please mail me a list, or, if I can ftp it I'll do >> that. Not a problem Steve !! If your in fidonet, we'll crash you over a copy. Watch for it soon...and thank you for your interest. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11230 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 01/05/94 7:01a Subj: Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DP> > I'm not sure, probably no more than your regular encyclopedia DP> > which can DP> > run anywhere from 100 to 250 I guess. I don't have the Word DP> > Book CD so I DP> > don't know what the price is. DP>Actually, I would be very suprised if ANYONE could find the WORLD DP>BOOK DP>ENCYCLOPEDIA for under 700.00. Generally speaking the good DP>encyclopeidas DP>(Britanica, World Book etc) sell for the same price as DP>the hardbound versions. DP>If you haVve information or suppliers to the DP>contrary, I'm all ears. No, I was just guessing, the reason I don't think that there very expensive is because I saw a free CD of an entire World Book set in a Sound Blaster package, only about a $100 dollars, and you got the CD for free. Not that bad of a deal. Chad * OLX 2.2 * If you backed up today, did you signal? --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11231 To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/05/94 7:01a Subj: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JU> JU> All the games I have require at least 10 Meg. on the HD. Two JU> JU> of them take close to 20 meg. The only CD I ever saw that didn' JU> JU> require files on the HD was a PC-Sig shareware disk I got a few JU> JU> years back. JU> CR> I thought that was the point of the CD, to get better quality while JU> CR> using less space, your using less space, it's taking the same amount JU> CR> if you got it on disk. JU> You do get better quality, sound, pictures, etc. No way all the dat JU>on JU> the CD could be stored on a HD, unless you get into multi-gigabyte JU> storage. The stuff on the disk is used to made the game run without JU> delays, sound w/o breakups and scratching, storage of saved games, a JU> the like. Okay, I get it. So pretty much, the things that are stored on the hard drive are there in order to keep the CD functioning properly and giving it top performance. Correct? Chad * OLX 2.2 * Napjerk - The sudden body convulsions as one is about to --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11232 To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 01/05/94 7:01a Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RB> > LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? RB> ------^^^ RB>He said he wanted the CD-ROM on, look | RB> > Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM RB> ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ RB>Normal/Special? The HD version is the low end version. The CD-ROM version is RB>the normal Sierra high-end game, with all talking etc. RB>I'd never buy a non-cd sierra game... Sierra is the best in adventure gaming. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Never let your thirteen y/o son moon Michael Jackson. --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11233 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/05/94 7:01a Subj: KQ6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RS>Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. My RS>wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS>What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky I don't have the game so I'll try to see if I can explain it, when ever you go to Chess Land, and the Queen throws down her red scarf, pick it up and use that on the Minotaur. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Help! Help! A BBS is eating my computer! HELP!!! --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11234 To: PHIL TREVORROW@1:343/15 Date: 01/05/94 7:01a Subj: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PT>JM>Obviously, you pick and glance at only a very few of the messages posted PT>JM>here. Or perhaps your system only receives a small portion of those PT>JM>available. This message is a direct attempt to get your attention, and PT>JM>to cause you to read the following: PT> Well, I seem to not be the only one spreading rumors then as quite a few PT>people also say those 3 files are infected. PT> I could care less what you think. When I see 10 or more different people a PT>saying the same thing then it lends me to believe there might be some truth PT>it. PT> This conversation is really getting nowhere. The bottom line is, whether PT>there are 2, 3, 4, or a dozen, the CD is infected. I don't own it nor do I PT>ever plan to own it. If you like it, more power to you. Don't try to convinc PT>me it's a good disk because in my eyes, a virus infected CD is not good. In PT>your eyes, it obviously is. Then what is the third file infected? And what virus does it have on it? Have you scanned it yourself and know this for a fact? Chad * OLX 2.2 * Who moderates the moderators? --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ART MASON Number: 11235 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 2:01p Subj: Buyer Guide! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No There seem to be a lot of controvery out there about CD ripoffs etc.. I am just getting into the CD end of things and was wondering if anyone publishes a ROM buyers guide of sorts... I am interested in shareware disk and education disks (eg encyclopedia)...ANY help would be appriecated.. Thanks Art ... If I had two dead mousies, I'd give you one. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Digital WasteLand (519)972-6828 (1:246/53.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENSHIN SAKURA Number: 11236 To: JEFF KEY Date: 01/05/94 1:23a Subj: Re: T7G Maze Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Jeff Key to Stean Snyman *** JK> Maybe not, but it can still be used as a guide.. That's how I got JK> through.. First time.. (Well, first time after seeing the rug.. JK> before that, I had no clue..) Sorry to butt in here, but have you finished T7G? If so, I'd really appreciate help with one of the puzzles. It's the one with the bacteria under the microscope. I can't win no matter what I do! Do you have any strategies you would be willing to share? (assuming you've passed this part) --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The Empire of the Rising Sun - San Francisco, CA (1:125/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON KOLLER Number: 11237 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 8:55p Subj: CDROM/Printer/Mice Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Everybody! Have a couple things to sell - 1 - Citizen GSX-140 Color Printer. Comes complete with installed color package, ribbon, manual, everything. Prints perfectly, used about 2-3 years. Looks pretty good on the outside. 24-pin. Cheapest price I have found for this printer in Computer Shopper was $400. I will sell it for $175 + shipping/negotiable. 2 - Mice. First one is a Royal Mouse, never used, looks EXCELLENT! Second one is an info mouse. Good for an entry level mouse. $10 for Royal, $5 for info + shipping. Free mouse pad with each one. Firm. 1 - Talon CM255 CD-ROM Drive. 350ms access time. Supports CDROM discs and Music CD's. Included discs: A Line In The Sand, National Parks, and The Original Shareware 1992. Also includes a 3.5" disk of needed drivers, will port over to 5.25". Includes controller card, with sound output on the back. Works excellent. This is an internal drive. Used 7 months. $140 + shipping/negotiable. Let me know with a reply in this echo, or the addresses in the tagline. Voice number is (503)393-8315. Thanks! -Jason, ->1494 - RIME, 1:3406/20 - FIDO Netmail, 13:651/2 - SBCnet Sysop, Terminal Velocity --- ■ QMPro 1.02 41-5670 ■ "Call waiting", great if you have two friends --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: Terminal Velocity ■ (503)390-6538 ■ (1:3406/20) ■ FIDOnet HUB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM FIGUEROA Number: 11238 To: BOB BREED Date: 01/03/94 10:16a Subj: MOVIE CD REQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Bob, Thanks for that nice review of Encarta, I have a few subjects I would like for you to check up if ya don't mind!??? I will get back to ya, Sam Figueroa Sam's Software -> I got Encarta for Xmas. Very impressive demo of what Multi- -> media should be. MicroSoft finally did something right! -> It appears to be fairly decent in depth. As a test I had it -> look up the Rosetta Stone and Queen Nefertiti. (I'm a great one -> for testing these programs for depth -- these are two items about -> Egypt that should be mentioned.) -> Encarta passed both .. quite a bit of detail on the Rosetta -> stone, even a still picture. Nefertiti was covered, also with a -> picture of her and her King. (Not the picture you usually see of -> her tho..) --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 01-20-94 * Origin: Gopher BBS (1:3622/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES PARKER Number: 11239 To: AL BRATLIE Date: 01/03/94 8:39p Subj: Interactive Adult Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> ratings up again, but I saw something about Huster and Penthouse, an -> getting into the Adult CD market. Interactive 'adult' stories, movie -> the like. When that stuff hits the market place, I might take a look -> but the junk out there now isn't worth the time it takes to download I saw an ad for a Penthouse interactive but the price was high - $129! It'd have to be REAL interactive for that price ;-> The prices will probably come down eventually, if not, oh well. Somethings just don't translate well to a computer screen, and I think sex is one of them. Maybe if it were "3-d stereo smell-o-vision"...... <g> James --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0060] * Origin: (1:19/164) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11240 To: STEVE GOYER Date: 01/04/94 4:48p Subj: Toolworks Ref. lib Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SG>right now). What's the number for the Logitech BBS (if they have one)? SG>Thanks. The latest # from Compuserve is (510) 795-0408 Hope it helps out --- ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ If this were an actual tagline, it would be funny. --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11241 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/04/94 7:06a Subj: Adult CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I can't list the adult CDROM's here as per the coordinators wishes, but I have almost 100 titles. Bad boy I am not as you have to also send in a copy of your birth certificate or photo ID for the first order. Stating you are over 18 or 21 in some states. FREQ CDCAT10.ZIP or call 1-708-724-2427 for the lattest catalog. The descriptions are not included yet but are on there way and the catalog will have a new last digit revision number, meaning the more descriptions have been added. The first 1 or 2 digits means new or deleted entries. You can log on quick with CD ROM for your name and password, if it ask for bith date put in all 0's. Just hit D for download and enter CDCAT10. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11242 To: KENT TIMM Date: 01/04/94 7:11a Subj: Re: 4SALE: Dream Girl game Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KT> Game For Sale: Dream Girl (PG version) CD-ROM KT> Sells for $50, asking $40. [Money order only, no checks.] Would you trade for a shareware title or a adult title? Send me Net mail to 1:115/724 and I will reply back with choices. Don Rieb --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11243 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/04/94 7:14a Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CR> around with it and it's not to dangerous, as long as you don't have CR> something in memory where it tries to hook itself into. I'm not sure Do you know if there is a virus scanner that will scan the memory when the sysem is not active? Just had a thought that it would be good if you don't like being bothered with TSR virus protectoin programs that interupt you when you are writing to a file. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11244 To: TOM CZACHOR Date: 01/04/94 7:24a Subj: MEGA CDROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have Mega CDROM 1 for 26 and 2 for 32 and WIN/OS2 FOR 32. SaveWare has over 700 CDROM titles available for FREQ from 1:115/724 or download from 724-2427, 2449, 5117, 5154. Fast logons enter CD ROM for name and password, if get the security check for age enter all 0's. Hit D at the file base menu and enter CDCAT10.ZIP for file name.s --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11245 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/04/94 7:31a Subj: Night Owl 10 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have Night Owl 10 for $33. SaveWare has over 700 CDROM titles available for FREQ from 1:115/724 or download from 724-2427, 2449, 5117, 5154. Fast logons enter CD ROM for name and password, if get the security check for age enter all 0's. Hit D at the file base menu and enter CDCAT10.ZIP for file name. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11246 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 01/04/94 9:29a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hay Terry! I recive your news letters but still wandering if Cream of the Crop is as good as you say. It sounds good but there was not much to go on. There is so much out there thees days that it comes down to eather just buy it and hope it is as good as all the rest claim the same thing or judge it by the, the cheap material use to advertise it on. Most customers will need somthing to go by if the see other advertisers claiming the same thing. Just wanted you to take this time to post more information about it, like all the criteria: Order of preference: 1) How many megs. 2) Most recent files (version ones) 3) How many files (Like it matters, RBBS-IN-A-BOX had 15,000, yeah all utiles, it was great for that but shoot $79 discounted at it's time. 4) Catagories is importent, but hard to list all in a simple ad. 5) Dupes are not so bad as long as it is not dupes of versions what do you think, or do your users hate that? 6) Like .GIF, .VOC, GAMES exc. 7) Maby a disc with a lot of games would be good for a first time sysop but not for one that has other CDROM's oline. What would be a good marketing salution to that? Like a all GAMES cdrom but has all the new ones in one subdirectory and all the old ones in other subs, so not to waist space? 8) Do you sell more to end users or sysops? Is it that your mailing list comprises of sysops or that they are the ones more targeted to your disc? 9) How does your disc target a specific audience? File base catagories, easy to install for sysops, larg selection, full disk, ect... 10) Do you purhcase mailing lists or just the in house list you comprised from sales? Your disc sounds good but, why should I buy yours over Night Owl, Pier 3, Software Vult Gold. I have not seen dealer prices from you, so that was not a incentive from me, but maby otheres have the same questions. Anybody out there inquisitive or interested in prchasing Cream of the Crop? --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11247 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/04/94 10:08a Subj: Re: Night Owl 10 Virus!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 01 Jan 94 12:29:50, Doug Carpenter said the following to David S Regarding: Re: Night Owl 10 Virus!!! DC> That's an idle threat to Dave since he is not selling CDs anymore <g>. Why not, if the competision was too ruff in FIDO CDROM echo then how come he does not seek other avenues? --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11248 To: ROGER COLLINS Date: 01/04/94 10:11a Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 01 Jan 94 10:40:00, Roger Collins said the following to All... Regarding: SCSI CDROM Wanted RC> Looking for a good price on either an external or internal SCSI CDROM. RC> Must be at least a double spin, prefer something by Texel, Toshiba, NEC, RC> or Chinon. Must be 300ms or less access, 350KB or greater transfer rate. RC> Internal would be fine, external would be good too! Really looking for RC> something on the Windows NT or OS 2.1 approved list. Will be attaching RC> to an Adaptec 1542CF controller. Leave message and phone number with RC> quote. New or used fine. Thanks. ULTRA Internal Dual-Speed CDROM Drive $249 Ship. & Hand. This CD-rom Drive features a 300 Ksec data U.S.A. $15 transfer rate, a 280 Msec access time and it supports multi-session Photo CD. It's also MPC compatible, witch is an important factor. Other great features include error correction, a double-speed drive and a 64K buffer. Requires a SCSI controller interface. SCSI is tops with Sysops as they can chain up to 7 CDROM, HARD DRIVES, TAPE DRIVES, SCANNERS exct on one controller, freeing up needed adapter slots for other cards. SCSI is truly the best interface on the market today. SaveWare has over 700 CDROM titles available for FREQ from 1:115/724 or download from 724-2427, 2449, 5117, 5154. Fast logons enter CD ROM for name and password, if get the security check for age enter all 0's. Hit D at the file base menu and enter CDCAT10.ZIP for file name. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11249 To: JESS STOUT Date: 01/04/94 10:12a Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> please send one of your catalogs to address below. Just purchased a JS> PAS 16 sound card and NEC 3Xe CD-ROM Drive. Up and running, now for some JS> good CDs. Thanks, Jess. SaveWare has over 700 CDROM titles available for FREQ from 1:115/724 or download from 724-2427, 2449, 5117, 5154. Fast logons enter CD ROM for name and password, if get the security check for age enter all 0's. Hit D at the file base menu and enter CDCAT10.ZIP for file name. --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11250 To: PETE MCDONOUGH Date: 01/04/94 10:27a Subj: Re: New CD-ROM? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 02 Jan 94 07:22:00, Pete Mcdonough said the following to All.. Regarding: New CD-ROM? PM> Hi All! PM> What should I lOOk for in a new (first time) CD-ROM PM> for my computer? PM> I heard about a double (spin?) and a faster one coming out. PM> All tips appreciated! PM> Thanks! PM> Pete Depends on the data you want to access most. If you access a Shareware disc to just keep searching and pulling off files the the access time in M.S. is best to search the disc for the files but if you want to look at big .GIF files or games that are disc intensive then data trasfer rate is more importent as once it searches and does find the file it will transfer it faster from the disc. Best bet is to get a SCSI CDROM dirve and then a good fast SCSI controller. I found that the controller allways makes a big differnence. 16 bit has more chaneles then 8 bit and if it has a Cache it will hold frequently accessed data in fast RAM. If you have a EISA (Enhanced Indistry Standard Archetechure) then look out. I put a slow 600ms Pioneer on my new EISA controller and it beats out my friends Toshiba 200ms CDROM drive. I would say go with the best transfer rate then MS but also get a ture SCSI dirve like the Ultra listed below. It is good on price and overall speed for it's price range. Spend the money saved on a faster SCSI controller. It is well worth spent as you can have up to 7 HD, CDROM, TAPE, Scanners, Optical and other drives or devices on one controller card. You only take up a slot, it is the best interface in the industruy (SCSI II) and you are set for upgradablity to other devices. Get a cashing controller and you won't use up your Extended or Expanded memory with SMARTDRV or other software caches that are not as fast anywyas since they are not a hardware cache. Controllers are also available on demand. Mitsumi Internal CD-ROM DRIVE $189 * 350ms access time Ship. & Hand. * MPC Compatible U.S.A. $15 * Includes Interface card * Internal unit * Fast drive for running games or displaying .GIF files * Software drivers included ULTRA Internal Dual-Speed CDROM Drive $249 Ship. & Hand. This CD-rom Drive features a 300 Ksec data U.S.A. $15 transfer rate, a 280 Msec access time and it supports multi-session Photo CD. It's also MPC compatible, witch is an important factor. Other great features include error correction, a double-speed drive and a 64K buffer. Requires a SCSI controller interface. SCSI is tops with Sysops as they can chain up to 7 CDROM, HARD DRIVES, TAPE DRIVES, SCANNERS exct on one controller, freeing up needed adapter slots for other cards. SCSI is truly the best interface on the market today. ** Don Rieb ** --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON RIEB Number: 11251 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 10:31a Subj: Over 700 CDROM Titles. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SaveWare has over 700 CDROM titles available for FREQ from 1:115/724 or download from 724-2427, 2449, 5117, 5154. Fast logons enter CD ROM for name and password, if get the security check for age enter all 0's. Hit D at the file base menu and enter CDCAT10.ZIP for file name. --- Renegade v07-17 Beta * Origin: FREQ or DLOAD CDROMCAT.ZIP from 708-724-2427 10Gig (1:115/724) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: VINCE SORENSEN Number: 11252 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 01/04/94 12:35p Subj: GOOD SHAREWARE CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> VS> What sort of size are they? -> -> I don't know if you are asking about the size of the -> descriptions or the size of the files? The description files... I am wondering how you could load 2 meg of text into 640K (that is the size of the descriptions that I was dealing with)? Also, there seems to have been something odd with Hugh's setup. He was getting 5 second page downs on his 486 while it took me 0.57 seconds to do the same thing on a 386SX with people downloading from 2 other tasks I had going. --- The Mail Box [NR] * Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11253 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/05/94 12:41p Subj: Lantastic & cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> Several things. In the first place, I would say that LR>qualitatively, it was much faster and more efficient than the LR>sharing services offered in 4.x. [etc] Thanks for the detailed information, I'll track it down and try it out. Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11254 To: LEE FERNANDEZ Date: 01/05/94 12:41p Subj: Rebel assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LF>having problem booting game. keep getting following message: LF>"unexpected interrupt 0D (code 3DB0) at 70:5511 LF>TSF32: prev_tsf32 4F8C" Sounds like you need to dl a 250K file called REBEL14.ZIP from the LucasArts BBS (1-415-257-3070, 14.4) that fixes this specific problem and the joystick problem. Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11255 To: SCOTT CATO Date: 01/05/94 12:41p Subj: Rebel assualt Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SC> What's the number to the Lucas Arts BBS? 1-415-257-3070 Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY PITTMAN Number: 11256 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/05/94 11:19p Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 01-02-94, Joe Rinehart said to All! JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* JR>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... JR>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. Joe, I'd like a printed copy of your catalog. Please send it to: Gary Pittman 1919 S. Fifth Street Blue Springs, MO 64014 Thanks. ___ WinQwk 2.0b#0 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Starry Night * 913-631-0761 * Shawnee, KS (1:280/305) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY PITTMAN Number: 11257 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 11:33p Subj: Donatelli CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do any of you have any of the Donatelli Lingerie CD's available? ___ WinQwk 2.0b#0 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Starry Night * 913-631-0761 * Shawnee, KS (1:280/305) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN MARTIN Number: 11258 To: PETER CLEMENKO Date: 01/05/94 11:54p Subj: CD-i Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * Reply to msg in ALL_NEW On Jan 04 22:59, Peter Clemenko of 1:2600/140 wrote: -->> Note: Copied from CDROM by WIMM 1.10 PC> Can Phillips CD-i CD-Roms be used with windows multimedia?? Thats Philips with one L and the answer is no. The disks will only play on a CD-I unit. Kevin --- Msgedsq 2.2e * Origin: The E-LINK bbs [214]-680-8119 (1:124/5146) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN SINICO Number: 11259 To: KYLE MACHULIS Date: 01/04/94 10:16p Subj: Re: The Magic Death9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Kyle Machulis Said this and Now I'm doing something <=- KM> Sounds alot like WHO KILLED SAM RUPERT.... I think it's on Joe KM> Rinehart's CD-LIST though. Oh. Here it is... KM> Magic Death, Macintosh, $39.14 KM> Only lists it as a Mac game..... Hmmm, that's curious. Thank you for the info though. I'll keep my eyes open. Sean Sinico ... Don't worry: The answer's at the back of the book. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: B.E. Home of AUTORACE Echo! 413-499-1327 (1:321/210) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM MOSS Number: 11260 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 7:35p Subj: Mayo Clinic Hangs up Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No When I run Mayo Clinic on my Panasonic 562 running under Windows for Workgrouips 3.0, it hangs up during the opening sequence - The display freezes at one of the pictures but the sound continues to the end. I have to Ctr/Alt/Del to continue. The same occurs when I run the Photo slide show. I have tried disabling the network and then it works OK - However, this would mean a separate boot just for Mayo - not convenient. Interupts are 5 for network & 7 for sound - However, it seems that it is the video & Network that conflict - anyone got any ideas? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DarkStar Systems * 6 Gig/4 Lines * Kingston, Canada (1:249/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DENNIS RICKETTS Number: 11261 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 10:49a Subj: SONY Double units wanted..... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have 2 external Sony DC ROM's - Model CDU535-01 and I would like to add 2 or 4 more. I have several of the externam cases (CDU 6250) but need a little info. I am running the software that came with the CD's (MSCDEX.EXE) and I do not know if this will support other brands of CD units (say Toshiba et al) if we place them in another external case, or do I have to run strictly SONY units with this software. If you have any info on this, it would be appreciated. If I have to run strictly SONY units, I will be looking for a source for this drive unit - CDU535-01 (possibly 4 to 6 needed) . Addresses or placesto contact would be helpful.... Also would like info on the SONY Stackable 6 drive units. Thanks... Dennis ... The average Prisoner serves 6.4 years. Average Congressman 14.0...?? --- Impeach Clinton NOW! * Origin: Brokedown Palace BBS Newport News Va. 1-804-591-8537 (1:13/220.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11262 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 6:27a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11263 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 6:27a Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Great for BBS usage, buy 8 drives and get an instant 5.44 Gigs! Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11264 To: KARSTEN ROSE Date: 01/05/94 8:30p Subj: cdlist.zip Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > --- GoldED/2 2.42.G1114 > * Origin: New pointnumber 2:242/1011.14!!! (2:242/1011.14) I need either an address or approval of a connecting sysop to send the list to you. Sincerely, Joe Rinehart --- * Origin: Call v.216.296.9831 for a config.sys dealer near you! (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11265 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 01/06/94 2:28a Subj: BBS Ready disc's & more Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Joe, > I do plan on ordering at least one CD from you just to see how you > operate your business. I'm new to CD's, so have a few basic novice > questions: That is very kind of you to consider us. We think you will be pleased with your experience. > 1) I only want CD's for my BBS, not a CD that has some game or movie on > it, so how to I avoid making a mistake like that? Several factors make this question more difficult to answer then it seems. First, I'll mention that if you ever order a disc from us that you are dissatified with, we'll exchange it within 30 days. Second, read the many reviews & comments posted on the various cd-rom echos, in addition to any title descriptions you can get your hands on. This will help make a better more informed purchase. We have a file called descript.zip available for FileRequest that has about 800 descriptions that will help. > 2) Do I have to carefully watch to make sure I don't order a CD that > might only have 300megs? I'm not sure if CD's come in different sizes > like hard drives. I want the big 650meg CDs packed with files for my > users to download. Real good question! Again we try hard to serve the BBS Sysop community, but it can be hard to gather an all knowledge source of what's good & what's not. So to help sysops make a better choice when not informed, we offer tthe 30 day warrantee.. If you don't like it & wish to return it, just let us know what you didn't like about it. This has actually helped us from promoting some titles. Frankly, if I know about a garbage title, I don't like to sell it, although it may be available on our list, for those that insist on having it. > 3) How does one avoid getting stuck with a CD that they order that is > very similar to one they are ready own? I have the Monster CD with > around 5,000 or 10,000 files on it. I would be very disapointed to > order a similar cd in error since it's pretty hard for me to try and > search for duplicates. In such a case, would a dealer allow an > exchange, or does the dealer assume the buyer just make a copy of the > CD to his hard drive? This is also a very good question. I have to suggest keeping up to date by reading the cd-rom echos often, as severall dealers & reviewers often post statistics comparing various disc. We do not try to duplicate the work of other dealers, as each provide various service that prove helpful when combined to the end purchaser. Also, there are several utilities available should you wish to compare your collection as it builds. > I know these are probably silly questions to many of you, but keep > in mind that I have only ordered 1 CD disk set and have a Pioneer 6 > disk changer on the way. The fact is & I'll never forget what I was taught as a young Marine during boot camp in the early '70's...The only silly or stupid question is the one you don't ask! Heck, ask away.... > PS; I want to get a couple of Xrated GIF CDs also. I want the heavy > duty as I can get the plain nudes anywhere on other BBS's. I don't > want kiddie or animal stuff, but just really good adult gifs for my > users. There are several available depending on what you are looking for. Bob Jackson has several reviews that are available on our CD-ROM support bbs (BJRALL.zip) that will help you make a more informed purchase. I must point out however, that we do NOT sell adult titles without a legal NOTARIZED that one is at least 21 years of age, statement for our files. This is an inconvience, however, we feel is the most responsible way to handle the sale of adult titles. > Thanks in advance, > Jerry Sincerely, Joe Rinehart --- * Origin: Call v.216.296.9831 for a config.sys dealer near you! (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN DUKE Number: 11266 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 12:35p Subj: Great Sound & Price Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just wanted to drop everyone a note about something I picked up the other day. Its the Sound Galaxy NX Pro... Its GREAT...already has interface for Mitsumi and Panasonic AT-BUS CD-ROM drives... with an adaptor, you can also do SONY..... True Stereo, supporting 4 of the BIG sound cards... Adlib does a great job for some games..... Sound Blaster Pro 3.1 The Best sound you can get! Covox Speech Thing.... Does a great job at talking! Disney Sound Source... Does fine on games that support it! easy setup with software... No hardware to change... They use EEEprom to store the cards settings... Great manuals for both the hardware and software that comes with the card. You also get some software that allows you to talk to your computer. An extra Plus for this sound card..... Remeber this name, for price, sound and docs.. Sound Galaxy NX Pro Extra.. Price.... Around $100.00 with CD-ROM interface.. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Super Systems USR Dual 16.8K 615-847-9824 (1:116/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY DENALLI Number: 11267 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 6:43a Subj: FLORIDA STATUTES ON CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Does anyone know where I can find a copy or copies of the Florida Statutes on CD and about what the price might be? Thanks. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Cornucopia TBBS - Winter Park, FL - 407/645-4929 (1:363/18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN LEE Number: 11268 To: CHRIS ANSELL Date: 01/04/94 10:36a Subj: Re: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No hi, i own Rebel Assault and it doesn't have any hanging,etc. Could you describe what happened a little further? Anyway, the game is great. YOu should definitely buy it. It works on my slow Mistumi drive with a Pro Audio Spectrum 16. It should be fine. --- SLMAIL v2.25 (#0467) * Origin: You down wit' O.T.E. (1:2604/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN LEE Number: 11269 To: CHRIS ANSELL Date: 01/04/94 10:39a Subj: Re: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Do you know of any codes to go further in the game? I keep on dieing on the last board of training. Also, since you're probably are going to get Rebel Assault, I recommend getting a joystick if you don't already have one. I don't have one, so it is extremely hard! --- SLMAIL v2.25 (#0467) * Origin: You down wit' O.T.E. (1:2604/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROSS FOCKE Number: 11270 To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/05/94 10:02p Subj: Re: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> I see I guess I will upgrade 6.0 to 6.2. Did you make that upgrade fr JS> 6.2? I was just wondering how much of a change it would be. JS> James Summers __________________________________________________________________-__ James, Get it and do it. 6.2 has better control over it's double disk, the lastest virii data files, smart drive finally caches CD roms (yeah!) and also has a disk doctor style utility. Not bad for $10. Far better in fact. Ross Focke --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Capitol City BBS (909)931-0533 HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE LAWSON Number: 11271 To: ALL Date: 01/03/94 11:15p Subj: Multi-disk cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, I've Seen Alot Of You Talk About MultiDisk Cdroms, And I Decided To Get In On It Myself. There Are A Lot Of Pros And Cons About A MultiDisk Cdrom. We Have Both A Pioneer Cdrom Changer, And A Couple Of Cdrom Singles At The Tech School Where I Work. The 6 Disk Has The Following Drawbacks. Slower Access, Compared To A Comparable Quality Single. And They Are Not Very Shock Resistant. A Little Jar Will Make Them Jump Track. The Biggest Draw Back Is Having To Take Out All The Disks When You Want to Change One. Anyone Who Uses A Cdrom File Server, Which Is What The Cd Changer Tries To Emulate Would Be Better Off Getting The Single Cds. The Only Draw Back With Them, Is The Controller. Alot Of Cheap Cdrom Cards Are Floating Around Out There, And They Make things hard For People Wanting To Chain Cdroms. If You Want To Offer Multiple Cdroms, Id Suggest Doing The Folowing. Order You A Full Tower Chasis One With 8 Open External Bays. Put Your two Floppys, And 6 Cdroms in The Bays Connect The Cdroms With A GOOD Scsi Controller. I'd Suggest An Adaptec, Or The New Coral Scsi Card. As You May Or May Not Know, A Scsi Card Will Support Up To 7 Devices. That Will Leave You One To Grow On, Either Another Cd, Tape Drive, Or Scsi HardDrive. You'll End Up Paying About $150 More For This Set Up, But You'll Have None Of The Problems Inherant With The MultiDisk. And If You Need More Drives Then this, Well, That's What They Make Network Cards And Novell For.<g> See Ya All Later Mike Lawson ... New Mail not found. Start whine-pout sequence? (Y/N) --- * LAKOTA v1.2 --- FreeMail & Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 * Origin: Glory Bound BBS * Inman, SC * 803-592-5208 (1:3652/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE LAWSON Number: 11272 To: ALL Date: 01/03/94 11:03p Subj: Triple spin cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All Someone Decided To Give Cdrom Users A Nice Christmas Present This Year. In The December Issue Of Computability The New NEC Triple Spins Are At A Real Good Price. 3XI Internal...195ms, Mpc Leval 2, Kodak Multisession Photo Compatable, 450k Sustained Transfer Rate, 256k Cache Buffer, Switchable Scsi Or Scsi2. Price $459. 3XE External...Same As Above, Lcd, Dual Dust Sheild. Price $549. Anyone Wanting To Contact Them, Their Numbers 1-800-554-9923 Mike Lawson ... Alas! The poor Tagline. I knew it well. --- * LAKOTA v1.2 --- FreeMail & Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 * Origin: Glory Bound BBS * Inman, SC * 803-592-5208 (1:3652/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK O'NEILL Number: 11273 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 01/04/94 8:37p Subj: NEW CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BO> OS/2 Companion - 470+ megs - 2,400+ files - BBS Ready - Loaded with BO> graphics, multimedia, networking, fonts and more ! BO> Price - $16.00 ec + Free Diagnostic cd offer BORIS, How does this disk compare to Hobbes (very nice IMO) and OS/2 Box (it'd make a nice drink coaster if it were not for the hole in the center)? * KWQ/2 1.2d NR * OS/2-Because 32 bits are terrible things to waste --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0097] * Origin: EXOTICA'S PETS & STUFF-CRYSTAL RIVER,FL- (1:3653/66) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN MAR Number: 11274 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 11:32p Subj: looking for a CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I need some help here I'm looking for a internal cd rom drive. My specifications is that it is fast comes with everything I need in one package, geared toward multimedia and has somewhere between a 350kb to 450 kb transfer rate. I was thinking about buying a NEC multi-spin CD ROM internal drive but I decied to wait and shop aroud. I plan to spend no more than $650. Any advice would be appreciated. thanks --- * Origin: The Floating Rib BBS -- 316-775-6611 (1:291/31) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL PATRICK Number: 11275 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 8:38p Subj: Night Owl 7 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have the Night Owl seven CD which I have been running on my board for several months. Recently I started getting message from my users that file which wre in the database were said to be "not found on disk". I ran a check today and found that the CD could not be read in that drive. It acts as if the disk were unformatted. This is in a Chinon SCSI CD rom. But in my Panasonic CD rom attached to a Soundblaster card it reads just fine. I check the Chinon with 3 other CD's, all read perfectly in both drives. The only one acting strange is the Night Owl Seven. Any one have any ideas? --- WM v2.06/92-0324 * Origin: The Louisville Hot House (502)969-3806 (1:2320/180) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL HAIGH Number: 11276 To: JACK VOORHIES Date: 01/05/94 11:35p Subj: W. Comm. 4sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jack Voorhies to All <=- JV> Have a very rarely used Wing Comm. & Ultima VI cd for sale or trade. Indianna Jones (Fate of Atlantis) Dune Kings Quest VI Lord of the Rings If you're intersted, let me know.. My wife may not be 100% finished, but I'll encourage her, and make the trade... These are VERY rarely used (once only). One owner, less than 1 month old each! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: The Universe * 904-892-0243 * DeFuniak Springs, FL * (1:366/511) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER PRASAD Number: 11277 To: DAVE DRURY Date: 01/06/94 6:25a Subj: Re: Caches Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Dave Drury to All <=- DD> Hi All, DD> Can anyone recommend a decent cacheing programme that will DD> cache both my Panasonic CD-ROM and Hard Disk - I'm fed up DD> with having to assign precious RAM to two caches. I've DD> heard a rumour that smartdrv 5.0 will do it (is that part DD> of DOS 6.0? - I thought it was version 4.2). FWIW I'm using DD> DOS 5.0 Dos 6.2's Smartdrv has the ability to cache all the drives in your system including the CD Rom of yours. Peter. ... Catch the Blue Wave! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Exchange OS/2 BBS Prince George V32bis (1:359/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 11278 To: GREG BARTON Date: 01/06/94 8:29a Subj: Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GB>When I asked about World Book upgrading thier CD to add multi-media, she GB>replied that it was in the works this year (this was Oct '93 at the time). GB>Also, pricing was something like $395 new, but World Book owners like myself GB>would be able to get the CD for $85 if purchased within five years of the book GB>purchase. Greg, would it be possible to look up the World Book address and phone number for me. I'd appreciate it. Cheers! --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Number: 11279 To: KEN MATTHEWS Date: 01/05/94 6:42p Subj: CD Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ken Matthews wrote * ********************************* ***Looking for 12 Roads to Gettsburg? Does anyone have one for sale or trade? ***Also if anyone has one, How is the text for reading ? ********************************* Hi, Ken: Only as a new CD. We list it at $38.85 CDN. American price would be billed at about 1/3 less. Later. Hayden Bradshaw HRB Computer Services (905) 830-1615 Canadian orders only: 1-800-265-7081 --- * TLX v3.30 * RAM = Rarely Adequate Memory --- * SLMR 2.1a * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Number: 11280 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/05/94 6:45p Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Shane Blackstock wrote * ********************************* ***I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the logic ***cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? ********************************* Hi, Shane: Check the little brown-covered booklet that comes with the game. Its got the clues. Hayden --- * TLX v3.30 * Radioactive halibut makes fission chips --- * SLMR 2.1a * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID CHRISTENSEN Number: 11281 To: DAVE DRURY Date: 01/05/94 8:55p Subj: Caches Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Can anyone recommend a decent cacheing programme that will cache both -> Panasonic CD-ROM and Hard Disk - I'm fed up with having to assign pre -> to two caches. I've heard a rumour that smartdrv 5.0 will do it (is t -> of DOS 6.0? - I thought it was version 4.2). FWIW I'm using DOS 5.0 The new smartdrive in Dos 6.2 can cache cd-roms. All you have to do is make sure you have mscdex.exe loaded before smartdrive in your autoexec.bat. This will then cache everything you were asking about. --- WM v3.10/93-0078 * Origin: FidoNet: Culloden BBS: 204-488-1560 (1:348/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER PRASAD Number: 11282 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/06/94 10:08a Subj: Re: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Shane Miner to All <=- SM> Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas SM> present, and when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color monitor", SM> I know I have one, but obviously my computer disagrees, how can I get SM> it to agree???? Shane SM> ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 Try changing the video driver in your windows setup with other selection that you think might work or the drivers that came with your video card and see what results you get. Peter ... Catch the Blue Wave! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Exchange OS/2 BBS Prince George V32bis (1:359/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER PRASAD Number: 11283 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/06/94 10:24a Subj: Re: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kay Montes to All <=- KM> Help, please!!!!!! I've posted this question twice before in this KM> conference and never received a reply. I've been faithfully reading KM> 90+ messages every night and I know there are some techie whizes out KM> there, so someone must have the answer. Please, someone respond even KM> if it's just to say you don't know the answer or won't tell me, just so KM> I at least know that this msg. is getting out.<G> KM> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can KM> use it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive KM> S (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please KM> make sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously KM> this is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to KM> run. Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks. Did you install the drivers for it to be used in the windows enviro if not do that, go to main file folder click on setup and drivers, must have a set of drivers for the CD ROM for the windows that setups the system.ini file for windows to recognize it. try that if you already hav'nt done that...... Peter ... Catch the Blue Wave! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Exchange OS/2 BBS Prince George V32bis (1:359/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11284 To: RANDY MCANALLY Date: 01/05/94 7:05a Subj: Windows/dos Et Al: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Randy Mcanally to John Alexander <=- RM> The whole reason windows goes as slow as it does is because it is a RM> true 16-bit operating system running on a 32-bit computer. This is a RM> MAJOR drawback and is the reason I stay away from it. OS/2 is a 32-bit RM> operating system which makes it naturally faster. RM> Windows sucks, RM> Randy It has been a long time since I got a reply from that message. That is what I was trying to tell that guy, he was just too stubborn to se it. His philosophy was "Windows Rules". ... I don't just tempt fate - I give it the finger. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11285 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/05/94 7:13p Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Shane Blackstock to All <=- SB> I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the SB> logic cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? SB> Shane Blackstock There are hints in the Booklet that came with KQ6. Look in it under "Logic Cliffs". ... Electric chairs are period furniture: they end a sentence --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11286 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/05/94 7:14p Subj: KQ6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Rocco Scaramastro to All <=- RS> Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. RS> My wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS> What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky You need a red scarf to use on the Minitar. (Red Queen's) Get the shield out of the Catacombs to use on the archer. ... Waiter: Unemployed actor --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENT BRAMY Number: 11287 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 9:08p Subj: Nec 3Xi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello to everybody from France! I have a Pro Audio 16 sound card and I want to buy the new NEC 3xi CD rom drive. 1st) what do you think of it? 2nd) will the internal model have a lcd panel and the audio commands as the external one? 3rd) Will I have any problem to connect it to the scsi bus of my ProAudio16? Will I need additionnal SCSI cables? thanks in advance bisoux --- Sqed/32 0.85/unreg * Origin: ChaOS/2 BBS 1-30472762/1-30472772 - - France (2:320/215.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11288 To: BOB BREED Date: 01/06/94 12:05a Subj: Re: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> Well, it *CAN* be done, of course, but it will require a LR> different format. Here is one possible solution: BB> take your Photo CD's LR> and use them as archive storage. Get a dithering program that will BB> Well, the Kodak 'editing' program will already covert the BB> images into TIFFS -- shrinks them to about 150-200k each, but now BB> you have 24 images on your hard-drive, and 24 whoppers on a CD -- BB> what the heck is the sense in that? True, you can pay to have BB> someone take the TIFF's and put them on another CD, but why?? Well, that way your archives are safe, and yet you have a nice disk, complete with music and possibly narration, that can be viewed by your friends and family, without any real worries about the disk getting lost or damaged. More to the point, however, is the fact that the slide show will be a PRESENTATION (several of them, actually), while the archive disks are simply storage. The slide shows will have the choice shots selected in a pleasing and logical fashion in a particular order matched to music and/or narration. BB> Software was available to set up those whoppers in a slide show, BB> I would like to see it, and that's my beef. I don't mind paying BB> the cost to have them scanned, but to have them scanned, and BB> still be unusable seems odd. The Phillips CD player that is sold BB> to use this disk shows them full screen on a TV set, why can't we BB> get the same on a computer? Well, it can be done, of course. However, transferring a file that large from CD-ROM to the computer, and then doing the necessary calculations is going to take time, y'know. The CDI player, being specifically designed to do that and only that, is going to be faster and much more efficient at it. LR> conditions could last several centuries. At any point during their LR> ideal life, they can be copied bit for bit without BB> any data loss, thus LR> extending their lives indefinitely. BB> Well, we'll just have to wait and see [:-) Call me back in the year 2300. <grin> BB> ... When I was your age, floppys were as big as pizzas. LR> I like that! Can I steal it? BB> Have at it -- that's how I got it! Thanks loads. :) Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER SMINK Number: 11289 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/04/94 3:39a Subj: Mitshumi Dual & sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Gordon, GP> proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it that so many people GP> seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive DIRECTLY to their GP> sound board, for heaven's sake??!! Saves wasting a slot in my computer. Did had a soundblaster pro for about 1.5 years. Why shouldn't i buy such a cd-rom that fits to my sb-pro? The dualspeed matsushita player works rather well (purchased recently). Regards, Peter Smink --- * Origin: Computerized jobs is the new relegion {dio} (2:285/1.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT RAWLINGS Number: 11290 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 6:55a Subj: Panasonic 563 CR56X Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Im looking for the driver to load this under OS2 for the CR56X Panasonic 563......any one know where I can freq this? --- Bud's Hell Hole--- * Origin: (1:343/121) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG DEROUEN Number: 11291 To: KIERNAN HOLLAND Date: 01/04/94 5:20p Subj: PhoneBook CDROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KH> Does anyone know if there is any way to keep phone companies KH> from selling CD-ROM's with your address, phone number and name?? KH> Reason, I'm getting fed up with businesses that think they can KH> sell personal information to the world and make it accessible KH> to companies and businesses and others with unknown motives. KH> No, I don't think the world is out to get me, but I do think KH> it is an invasion of privacy and I don't like even the idea KH> that companies make money off of pasing my personal info around KH> just so some junk-mailer can target his potential customers whether KH> they are interested in the business or not. KH> I agree. DO what I do and have unlisted numbers! As a sysop, I've kept an unlisted number for the past 10 years. THat doesn't always stop the junk calls ,esp from local yahoos, who may use a computer to dial, but it sure helps. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Cornerstone 8086,C,C++,Win3 (206)362-4283 (1:343/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MILLER Number: 11292 To: TIM HELTON Date: 01/06/94 6:40a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: 01/11/94 7:06a Private: No Greetings Tim ! In a message to Tom Miller <01/03/94> Tim Helton wrote: TH| Any CD can be used with Wildcat. The only requirement is for the TH| description files to be consistently formatted. Well I guess I should have been more specific, does Cream of the Crop II have any problems with it's description file? I read the reviews of several shareware CD's that some have little or no file description on them. * WCE 1.10/2163 * --- WM v3.10/92-0228 * Origin: Miller's Crossing Slidell, LA. 14.4 (1:390/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SCHENET Number: 11293 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/05/94 3:42p Subj: CD Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I would also like a copy of your ROM catalog. Dave Schenet 4929 Bexley Lane Fairfax, VA 22032 --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff240/a] * Origin: Cowtown ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE SCHENET Number: 11294 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 3:46p Subj: Journeyman Project Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anyone played this game?? In my opinion, it is "THE" game. There's just no comparison. Even though I had to go through about 2 weeks of long distance BBS calling to Quadra Interactive BBS, and Diamond's BBS to update the drivers for my graphics card to get rid of slowness, choppy graphics, distorted colors/wrong colors, and the infamous GetPixel() error, AND the "Eye of the Beholder 1" type ending, I would really reccomend this game! If you can actually get it to work, the game itself is rather cool. --Dave Schenet (Also, anyone know if the Mac version uses upwards of 640x480x256 graphics quality? Those pictures on the box looked MUCH better than my PC version.. They shoulda made it in 640x480x65k or something.) --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff240/a] * Origin: Cowtown ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT CULLEN Number: 11295 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 3:39p Subj: Good Games. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone recommend any good CD-ROM games. I gut' Battle Chess and Return to Zork ,tthere both great...I just got my CDdrive so I am not familar with the software that is out. I heard MYST was a good game. your help would be apppreciated, thankx --Matt Cullen :) --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: *The Studio* Methuen, Ma (508)794-4637 * (1:324/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE BROWN Number: 11296 To: RICHARD MONTOYA Date: 01/06/94 9:38p Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >>> RICHARD MONTOYA wrote to JOHN ALEXANDER on 01-05-94 11:01 <<< RM>Thanks, John. Doesn't the SB16 MultiCD include a sound card. If it does RM>which card is it? I have been hearing about the new faster drives and RM>wonder if I shouldn't just wait a bit until the dust clears? Uhh, Rich the SB16 MCD is a sound card. <g> Sure you could get a 3x or a 4x but one things for sure the price will fall and faster ones will be coming out in the future. So whatever you get now or later it's going to be outdated some day. The big question is how soon. * WaveRdr 1.02 Beta # 101 * <WARNING> Don't Press THE BIG RED BUTTON! --- WM v2.05/91-0207 * Origin: The Byte Exchange, HST DS/16.8 504-735-0136 (1:390/14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRIAN ELFERT Number: 11297 To: DAVID SILVER Date: 01/06/94 7:09a Subj: Christmas stuff!? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I had the same problem with Corel SCSI! and an Adaptec 2742 and the P -> First of all, refused to recognize the Adaptec and then would only gi -> drive letter for the 604X. A total waste of money on my part - and t -> released 2.0 within a week of my purchasing 1.2 and they STILL want a -> upgrade fee. Great company - not... Actually, call 1-800-836-SCSI and they'll probably upgrade your 1.2b to 2.0 for $15. But, you probably don't want to do that. They removed Netware support from 2.0. Netware support is now in a seperate product called Corel SCSI Network Manager. It is available as a $249 upgrade. I did get the Pioneer to work by getting a hold of Corel SCSI Pro. Brian --- WM v3.10/91-0224 * Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11298 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/06/94 4:27p Subj: Cd-rom Drive and windows Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No make sure that the drive letter is set correctly in the MSCDEX statement. Also make sure to run the winsetup program that comes with SB products. Let me know if that helps Norm Hill --- ■ KWQ/2 1.2c NR ■ If at first you don't succeed, put out another version (KWQ 1.2c) --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOMINIK WEBER Number: 11299 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 6:50p Subj: Cinemannia 1994 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi together Does anybody already have the CD Cinemania 1994, and when yes, is it good? so long... Dominik --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: ...DUMMDUMM... (2:301/212.29) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREAS HOFFMANN Number: 11300 To: MATT DELCO Date: 01/05/94 7:49p Subj: Panasonic 562/563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (02 Jan 94) Matt Delco wrote to Doug Warren... MD> My CD-ROM was made by Matsushita-kotobuki. I believe I heard that MD> Matsuchita and Panasonic make the CD-ROM together. My CD-ROM is model MD> 563-B. I read someplace that the OMNI CD is the 562, but the OMNI CD MD> may have moved up to the 563 (my guess is the 563 is just a newer MD> model) MD> My 563 plugs into my Sound Blaster PRO, so if its the same CR562-B was made by Panasonic / Matsushita-Kotobuki the one from CL is the same but they labled it 563. Ha. Sorry about my english (Swiss Guy). ... Greetings from Andi --- PPoint 1.65 * Origin: Andreas Hoffmann (2:301/807.18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREAS HOFFMANN Number: 11301 To: DEREK STUTSMAN Date: 01/05/94 7:52p Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (03 Jan 94) Derek Stutsman wrote to Marc Evens... DS> They sure do. There was a test-fix called REBFIX.ZIP, but the DS> official DS> release is called REBEL14.ZIP. It updates your version to V1.4, and DS> also DS> improves the joystick response a bit. The number for the Lucasarts DS> BBS is: Does anybody knows a BBS in Europe with this Fix (cause Calling to USA is too expensive) ... Greetings from Andi --- PPoint 1.65 * Origin: Andreas Hoffmann (2:301/807.18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 11302 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 01/04/94 2:34p Subj: Re: CATALOG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Boris, Quoting your message (03 Jan 94 01:47) to All : BO> Our NEW catalog is Now Available For File Request Using the Name " BO> 1:157/46 - 216-225-6130 US or 1:388/20 - 817-756-7565 US BO> 2:250/340 - 44-27-482-4881 GB 3:800/867 - 61-8-374-2307 AUS BO> 4:806/18 - 55-61-351-8389 BRAZIL 6:754/1 - 63-3-222-1545 PHILP We will be willing to put it on freq too for european_continental interest... Jos ... Sometimes the light's all shinin' on me --- GEcho/486 1.01/R * Origin: CD-ROM,CD-I,CD-PROM,DVI... Let's Tango !!! (2:285/402) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAX GREEN Number: 11303 To: PHIL TREVORROW Date: 01/06/94 7:08p Subj: Smartdrv and cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On (04 Jan 94) Phil Trevorrow wrote to James Summers... PT> JS> I have but one question. Can DOS Smartdrv Cache a CD-rOm? PT> PT> DOS 6.2's Smartdrive can indeed cache CDROMS if you load it before PT> the CDROM driver. NO; just the other way around. Load the CD Rom driver first (before) loading Smartdrv, from your autoexec.bat than you will be able to cache your drive. To test after boot up type smartdrv and see the report on the drives which are included in the cache. --- PPoint 1.76 * Origin: Tek-One CDs & Graphics. New Orleans LA. (1:396/17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11304 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/06/94 3:12p Subj: CINEMANIA 94 REPORT ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS> Impressed because of the many photos gallery the whole programm CS> really anything but , CS> So many Actors are not mentioned and many movies are also not CS> mentioned CS> I can't get any info for instance on guys like : Tom Atkins,D.B CS> Sweeney, Miguell Ferrer (the guy in Robocop and Hot Shots 2) CS> and a movie named : Night of the Creeps from 1986 or Pray for Death CS> a 1986 Ninja Movie starring Sho Kosugi ,who is also not mentioned in CS> the Actos List ! CS> But then again all these movies and Actors are mentionend on the CS> movie Database in the Interner - how come ? CS> (starring Tom Atkins and Jason Lively) which was a decent movie is not CS> even in it. CS> Also not mentionen : Sam Firstenberg,Sheldon Lettich and John Woo ! CS> In my opionion the Cinamania , since it is full, should have CS> contained 20 less Video Clips and more information about the CS> _not so well-known_ Actors ! It appears that it will be quite awhile before a CD is released that will cover movies in depth. Since about 45,000 movies have been made, each movie probably having at least 10 stars, director, producer etc. it will be quite a data-base to compile. Like you, I'm still waiting for it -- but will probably never see it. ... Oh Lord help me...I'm learning to make taglines! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11305 To: WALTER ANTHONY Date: 01/06/94 3:12p Subj: PRE-SCHOOL SUGGESTIONS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WA> To ALL: Any suggestions for CD-ROMS and ambitious 4yr old, to keep him WA> occupied and maybe teach him something along the way? My grand-son loves "Arthur's Teacher Trouble," and "Just Grandma and Me." Both are by Broderbund and run under windows. Great sound, graphics and have HIGH interest factor since you interact with the program. (Really impressive stuff.) ... Preschooler of the future: A:\ B:\ C:\ D:\ E:\ F:\ G:\ H:\ ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 11306 To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 01/05/94 11:28p Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello all together, somebody here asked about polie quest IV. The release date for the CD-ROM version we have at Butsch Informatik Inc. is 15th of January. We will have a 1994 CD-ROM Prerelease list on our BBS with all the news coming up in 94. Our BBS Number is +41 61 481'04'80. The Name of our european price list is CDPREIS.ZIP. We also sell to dealers at very good euro pricing. And the most important thing we have all the U.S. News on stock within 3-4 days. Rebel assault, jurrasic parc, Microprose OEM Sampler and much more... Fax is same number as bbs...... Mike / --- * Origin: SUNSHINE E-Mail System (2:301/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARKUS ROHNER Number: 11307 To: JOHNNY MORENO Date: 01/06/94 6:26p Subj: Best Prices Around Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Johnny and other catalog requestors This messages will be routed all over the world. I suggest to use netmail instead. It's really boring.:-( > Hi Chris, > I would like a catalog please. > Johnny Moreno > 535 N. San Gabriel Ave. #1 > Azusa, CA 91702-2939 > Thank You > ■ CmpQwk #UNREG■ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY > --- GEcho 1.01+ > * Origin: THE BAD DOG BBS (818) 332-0100 Covina, Ca (1:218/903) Kind regards from Switzerland Markus --- * Origin: RONI's BBS * Busslingen * +41-56-961472 * (2:301/511) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN NORMINGTON Number: 11308 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 8:44p Subj: Online CD Ecyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings all, One question, does anybody know of a CD disc that would contain an online text ecyclopedia database that callers could use while on a bbs?? Thanks, John Normington --- * Origin: T N C - Putnam CT - (203) 963-1187 HST/v.32bis (1:327/2112) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT WISE Number: 11309 To: JAMES MARTIN Date: 01/06/94 7:51p Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JM> continue to have this convertion program. I'LL BUY EVERY RELEASE JM> YOU DO !! There's nothing worse than spending all night "cataloging" JM> a cd for use on the bbs.. JM> Thanks ONE HAPPY consumer JM> James I'll go along with you on this... I received 'Cream of the Crop today in the mail - It took me all of about 5 minutes to have it completly installed on the BBS. The installation utility asked a couple of questions about my setup and then did everything for me. I wish ALL Cd's were this easy to install! Robert * SPITFIRE v3.4 (909) 794-4426 FAX/DATA --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: Valley of the Falls, Forest Falls, Ca. (1:207/206) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 11310 To: KENNETH HASTY Date: 01/04/94 6:37p Subj: Am I alone? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KH>I was wondering if anyone else has purchased the "Shareware >Extravaganza" 4 cd Pack from "The Ultimate Shareware Co." ? Yes, it is somewhat less than impressive, especially for a BBS. Shareware Explorer is a much better multiple disc set. It has three DOS discs and one for Windows. The file lists and directories are much more reasonable. Computer Works Jim... CD-Rom Sales! (205) 793-4481 Voice (205) 671-0092 BBS Online Orders, File Lists, Catalogs --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: COMP-U-Sirv * Dothan, AL * 205-677-0078 * (1:18/10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN BURTON Number: 11311 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 4:52p Subj: Panisonic 563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Panisonic 563x CD, I can't get the headphone jack or the front volume control to work. :( If anyone has help I will greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance! Bryan * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Chaos BBS Sumter SC (803)469-9267 (1:3647/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE WALKER Number: 11312 To: STEVEN BROWN Date: 01/06/94 6:06p Subj: Re: Sound Blaster Pro w/CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Steven Brown to All <=- SB> I just recently got a Sound Blaster Pro and I'm having trouble SB> playing CD's through my CD-ROM. I had to configure my computer to SB> install the drivers to my old sound card that came with my computer to SB> get it to play right. On the Sound Blaster card there is a slot to SB> plug a CD-ROM into, but a computer salesman told me that it would't be SB> compatable. I would have tried it anyway, but the cord from the CD-ROM SB> won't reach the Sound Blaster card. Does anybody know how I can play SB> my CD's with the Sound Blaster Pro installed? Hi Steven. Before answering your question, I have a question for you. What CD drive do you have? If you have the Mitsumi, the audio output from the drive will plug into the SBPro, however, you will have to rewire the plug. If you look in your manuals (Ugh! Nobody does that!!!!) you will find that the wiring for the SBPro and the mitsumi drive has the hot leads going straight to ground. Simply swap the two center pins with the outside pins and you're in business. Let me know if this doesn't answer your question. Joe ... Cheese food---------What cheese eats! --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Carolina Connections-Sumter, SC-803-499-4316 (1:3647/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11313 To: MICHAL SZOKOLO Date: 01/07/94 1:29a Subj: Re: HOT CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 3 Jan 94 11:23pm, Michal Szokolo wrote to Boris Osadciw: >> Hello Boris! >> On Sr 29 XII 1993, Boris Osadciw writes to All: BO>> C R E A M O F T H E C R O P I I >> [cut] BO>> ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759 >> Any kind of international availability? You can order direct from us via the Fidonet address below or fax us your request and we'll be happy to send you a copy of the above cd. Please make sure you provide us with your full mailing address and voice phone number as well as your full credit card information. Hope this helps and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11314 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 2:00a Subj: NEW CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No A L L N E W C D "S O M U C H M O D E M M A D N E S S" 7,200 Files Over 600+ Megs BBS Ready Rip Graphics - BBS Doors - BBS Programs - Modem Utils - Ham Radio Desqview - Ansi Graphics - Programming - OS/2 Communcation - Comm Prgs Networking Utils - Netmail Progs - Win Communcation - Transfer Protocol and a whole lot more...... Price - $25.00 ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Every Silver lining has a clone around it. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11315 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 2:00a Subj: SPECIAL BUNDLE 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 10.1 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 ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11316 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 2:00a Subj: HOT 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 DEALERS WELCOME....... PRICE - $25. ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRAHAM GELBERG Number: 11317 To: ALL Date: 01/03/94 11:30p Subj: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Question: Is the Software Toolworks Mutimedia Encyclopedia the same thing as the Grolier Encyclopedia? I noticed that Grolier was credited in the fine print of the CD-ROM package. Thanks in advance, Graham --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The Short Circuit |Santa Clarita, CA |805-297-4022 (1:102/1104) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHIPPER WILSON Number: 11318 To: ANYONE Date: 01/06/94 3:22p Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I may be just plain stupid, but the puzzle with the bishops has got me stumped. What's the objective??? --- Opus-CBCS 1.73a * Origin: StarGazer * Home of a 31 Ford Roadster * (1:106/131.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11319 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 01/06/94 5:29p Subj: Re: 8088 CD-ROM I/0 CARD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JT> Humm... Do you or anyone know if just a single cdrom drive JT> like a mutusi or Hitachi has a card that would allow it to JT> work in an xt8088 that just sits collecting dust? It would JT> be perfect for a slow cdrom drive on a bbs. JT> I just don't know if you buy a cdrom drive at a store, JT> if you can put the card into the xt computer. Would a JT> 16bit card even work in an xt? JT> Jerry The little bit I know about CD's is that they were running on XT's back in the late '80's. So, I would guess there were cards that worked in XT's. I would also assume they were 8 bit boards. I migrated the card and the CD drive to a 286 machine later. It ran fine on the 286 as well. Whether or not retailers still carry stuff for XT's, and for 8 bit CD drives is beyond my knowledge. I still have the card for my NEC 77. The card is fine, but the drive is kaput. A sysop here in San Antonio is going to try to resurect it for his board, pretty much for the same reasons you just mentioned. ... Happiness is a 32 bit everything. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11320 To: ELLIOTT FRISCH Date: 01/06/94 5:39p Subj: Re: I-net through FIDO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Elliott Frisch to Uucp Of 1:382/39.9 <=- EF> carlton.smith@ccibbs.com EF> This is a test of the FIDO power.... please tell me if it works. I guess it worked if you mean "Can others read what you wrote?" ... What is this UNIX invasion? ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11321 To: KYLE MACHULIS Date: 01/06/94 5:50p Subj: Re: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kyle Machulis to John Ullmer <=- KM> John Ullmer wrote KM> +-------------------------------+ KM> XXXAll the games I have require at least 10 Meg. on the HD. Two KM> XXXof them take close to 20 meg. The only CD I ever saw that KM> XXXdidn't require files on the HD was a PC-Sig shareware disk I KM> XXXgot a few years back. KM> +-------------------------------+ KM> A few games I've played, like The Journeyman Project and Sherlock KM> Homes, just have save files on the HD. They are not that big either. You're probably more right than I am. I have to retract. Strange thing happened. When I installed the games (7th Guest, Ret. to Zork, Inca, and Lost in Time), the installation procedure told me that anywhere from 10 to 20 Meg was going to be taken up. Later, after I wrote the message you have quoted, I checked the directories, and there's no where near that amount of space taken up. They all run between 1.5 to 4 megs. Why the installs said they were going to take up that space is beyond me. ... Open mouth, insert foot, echo internationally. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11322 To: BOB GUTHRIE Date: 01/06/94 6:09p Subj: Re: New Nec Cd Rom Drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Bob Guthrie found time to say: BG> Pardon my intrusion, but I just installed a new Soundblaster 16 ASP BG> SCSI-2 with a NEC 3Xi Internal CD-ROM. So far, every thing works BG> great! The only hitch has been the Audio cable from the NEC to the BG> Soundblaster. This is Only required to play Audio CD's thru the BG> SB-16, as the CD-ROM audio goes thru the data cable, which is BG> supplied. NEC refers cable request to Cables-to-Go, which has a $50 BG> minimum, or adds $5 to the $15 price, plus shipping. Creative Labs BG> referred me to TTS Multimedia Systems (800)887-4968 which was about $7 BG> cheaper. $13 + shipping. Should have the cable tomorrow, and try it BG> out. If you mail order the card or the CD-ROM, call in the order for BG> the cable and they should arrive together. BG> Installation was straight forward, instructions were good, and the BG> Adaptec Easy-SCSI installation set everything up automatically. BG> During installation, the 16-bit DMA did not work correctly with my BG> motherboard's DMA controller, but this was documented as a possible BG> problem, and the setup software made it easy to re configure for BG> 8-bit. From: EULESS, TX (1:130/705) Thanks for all the info, especially about the cable. I don't use my drive for playing music, so you saved me the price of a cable. I was wondering why you were getting those cables though mail order, until I got to the tag line. Euless, TX? OK...where is that? (I'm in San Antonio.) ... A feature is a bug with seniority. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11323 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 01/06/94 6:23p Subj: Re: PC-Sig Lib 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Danny Brigance to All <=- DB> Hello All! DB> One of my users sent me the PC-Sig Library CD-ROM #9. I DB> was just curious if anyone knows anything about this DB> particular disk. It doesn't seem to have any FILES.BBS. DB> All the files seem to be sorted by Disk numbers and zipped DB> into directories. Does anyone who knows about this DB> particular disk know how to access the file descriptions or DB> any info that would be of help. thanks..... DB> Danny Easiest way used to be to go to the CD-ROM by typing the drive letter assigned to the Driver. Then type "go" at the prompt. This should bring up a menu which offers you options to examine descriptions, d/l from the CD, etc. If you're going to d/l from the CD, I'd suggest setting up a special directory for you d/l, since the programs are d/l'ed in uncompressed form, and ready to run. Most of the programs contain many files. ... I used to play tag when I was a kid. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11324 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/06/94 9:17p Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Shane Blackstock to John Alexander <=- SB> But I'm not sure what the hints mean. SB> Shane Blackstock First: Spell RISE out of the phrase. Second: A master of languages will SOAR (Use Ainchent Ones alphabet) Third: Hit in order.. 4,1,2 Fourth: The sacred four are: Tranquility(D), Azure(O), Catapillar(Q), and Air(G) Fith: Spell ASCEND out of the phrase. ... I shave with Occam's Razor. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11325 To: RICHARD MONTOYA Date: 01/06/94 9:18p Subj: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Richard Montoya to John Alexander <=- JA> The SBPro will only work with a Panasonic CD-ROM. If you wish to have JA> your soundcard controll your CD-ROM, get the SB16 MultiCD. RM> Thanks, John. Doesn't the SB16 MultiCD include a sound card. If it RM> does, which card is it? I have been hearing about the new faster drives RM> and wonder if I shouldn't just wait a bit until the dust clears? The SB16 MultiCD is a Sound Blaster 16 with a MultiCD interface. It supports the Mitsumi, Sony, and the Panasonic. ... If it's tourist season, where do I get a license? --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON WAGNER Number: 11326 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 12:54a Subj: Creative Labs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All! Just got off the phone with USA Flex... The called me about my order of a SB 16 ASP MCD, and the sales guy told me that Creative Labs recalled ALL ASP cards for upgrade and they wouldn't have any until three weeks from now! AAAAAA! Anyways, anyone know what the deal is? What is this upgrade (or are they just trying to cover up fixing some kind of bug <G>)? Thanks! Jason ... Magic. Make me disappear. Stay on topic and obey the rules. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Analog Gate *HST/DS v32ter* (602) 458-0451 (1:309/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON WAGNER Number: 11327 To: CHRIS ZITO@1:141/333 Date: 01/06/94 12:57a Subj: Doom on a GUS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CZ> Hi Ashwin, did you try the game with headphones? Isn't Focal Point CZ> 3D? I heard some people even finished a level with their eyes closed CZ> because the GUS 3d sound was so good, they could tell where everything CZ> was coming from. As for problems at first, yeah, me too, but I got the CZ> patch and everything works fine. The Problem was with IRQ's I think, CZ> and will be eliminated from all future versions of DOOM. iD did one CZ> hell of a job with the game though. Wait, hold on here... are you SERIOUS? Finished a level with no sight?!? Is the sound of the GUS _THAT GOOD?!?!_ That's almost too much to believe. I have never had any experience with a GUS, and was considering ordering one. Do you think it would be to my advantage to do so? Judging by this message (completeing games on sound only? AWESOME), I would assume you are please with your GUS, yes? <G> Thanks! Jason ... You tell 'em Shoemaker, You know awl. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Analog Gate *HST/DS v32ter* (602) 458-0451 (1:309/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAN PROULX Number: 11328 To: TIM HELTON Date: 01/06/94 6:14p Subj: *_RECORDABLE CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: 01/11/94 7:09a Private: No TH> I mean occasionally as is occasionally, as defined in the "use your TH> brain" section of the CDROM policies & procedures manual. TH> tim TH> co-moderator Why didn't you just answer his question? DCP --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Tumbler's Tavern BBS, (613) 825-9302 (1:163/315) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SILVER Number: 11329 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 01/04/94 9:15a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Terry, Sunday January 02 1994 14:01, Terry Blount wrote to James Martin: TB> I'm the guy who wrote that utility and in case you didn't know TB> there are two minor bugs that you need to correct with your file TB> base editor. First you need to go to the directory for the text I used the PCBoard util to make use of the filelistings with a CDROM door and it worked very well. Do you have any plans on making these free standing utils? When is your next planned release? My users have been very impressed - and I have 6 CDs online here... David --- GoldED 2.42.G1114+ --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK YOUNG Number: 11330 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 12/31/93 5:27p Subj: Re: 8088 CD-ROM I/0 CARD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jerry Thomson to All <=- JT> My question is: Can one put a CD-ROM and card in an XT computer? yes if its got and 8-bit controller card with it then you can do this. Rick ... Two most common elements in the universe: Hydrogen & Stupidity. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Garrison Empire BBS! +49-6183-73605 (2:244/6204.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KARSTEN ROSE Number: 11331 To: MIKE CONVRY Date: 01/04/94 10:00a Subj: Nec 3x drives????? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike, MC> All right all you lucky folks who were nice this year and Santa brought MC> you a cd-rom drive. I'm looking to get some feedback on the NEC 3xi/e MC> drives. Good, Bad, Everything. Thanks ahead of time for your reply. I'm using it under OS/2 2.1. Runs fine, has nice features like the play, skipp, pause and stop buttons on the front panel for audio CD's. NEC has no special OS/2 driver yet so I'm using the one for CDR-84. It seems thet it doesn't know all the SCSI/2 commands it should. Digital transfer of data from audio CD's to the CD-Player doesn't work, could be the old driver I don't know. Bye Karsten --- GoldED/2 2.42.G1114 * Origin: New pointnumber 2:242/1011.14!!! (2:242/1011.14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE LAWMAN Number: 11332 To: MIKE MORRELL Date: 01/06/94 4:31p Subj: CDROM Multichanger Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> -> Price isn't bad either, mid $700 w/o the controller, saw one someb -> -> had the cable ($70) and controller ($160) and the 600-A for $600 a -> -> something but didn't say who was selling this so cheap. -> -> Thanks for the info. By reading "between the lines", I infer that one -> install the unit even with IDE drives present (my situation). I also -> sound card installed too - although I would have no problem removing -> -> Regards Mike -> --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' -> * Origin: Fleet BBS (216) 646-0655 (1:157/583) Yes sir, no problems, got it installed now, instructions are with it for setting up a scsi for a boot drive if you go that route, which I will soon. I'm still reading up on setting up the disk changer so its one letter but still trying to learn how you'll make the file areas know which cd its on without it searching thru all six disks for that file (on wildcat), but I'll eventually learn it I guess, still trying to learn more about networking since I've networked my bbs with my personal computer so I can do maintenace while someones online. --- WM v3.01/93-0705 * Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 7 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE LAWMAN Number: 11333 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 01/06/94 4:38p Subj: Multiple Cd-rom w/ BBS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> *** Quoting The Lawman to Wayne Finlay dated 12-29-93 *** -> > drive is I, then my cdrom drives load up as J, K, L. I will do away -> > with -> > the 3 internal cdrom drives (since each has its own device driver a -> > takes up more memory) and put in the 6 disk changer which will use -> > 1 driver and being a SCSI device will assign drive letters J, K, L, -> > N, and O, and make life for me easier. I could go into more detail -> -> -> Thanks for the info to that user. I've been a sysop for maybe 7 -> and never quite understood about SCSI drives till reading your post. -> for good explanations like that even though I was not the recepient o -> message. -> -> Jerry -> -> --- GEcho 1.00 -> * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) Thank you sir, been a sysop only since May 93, and modeming for 3 years. After 25 years of law enforcement and security, decided to go to college now and get a computer science degree (since I been advised by doctors to quit my line of work - bad heart), my board is primarily for new users (even though it is a pay board after 30 days of free use). Me and another guy wrote some batch files for newusers to put into their dos directory and they only have to type 2 letters and the name of the file to unzip or zip with the proper parameters automatically put in for them, I even included a doc file for it so they can modify it to put zipped up files into a different directory if they wanted to rather than c:\temp. Sorry I got so long winded. --- WM v3.01/93-0705 * Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 7 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSE VISBAL Number: 11334 To: JIM HARBIN Date: 01/06/94 3:28p Subj: Re: StarWars Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jim Harbin to All <=- JH> I bought it for $50 but will sell it for $40 or trade for a decent Jim hi, will you take 35.00 for it...? let me know i am interested.... ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Moody Blues BBS, Graham, Wa. (206)846-2616 (1:138/155.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 11335 To: STEVE ANTES Date: 01/06/94 8:30p Subj: Corel 4 For Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > SR> For Sale, CorelDraw Ver 4 CD Version, includes three disks > SR> complete.......asking $110.00, but no REASONABLE offer refused. >SA> I'd love to take that off your hands. I just got ver 3, and >SA> Corel wants more than that to upgrade it! From what I've seen in >SA> demos, the changes are improvements that I can take advantage of. Sorry, sold it the day after I posted it. SNR --- FD 2.00 * Origin: ALASKAN SOURDOUGH,Rothman's LENS UNLIMITED,Fbks (1:355/38.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRANE FRANCKS Number: 11336 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/05/94 9:55p Subj: GOOD SHAREWARE CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting - Brice Fleckenstein to Trane Francks, 23 Dec 93 12:40 -=> Subject - GOOD SHAREWARE CD >ship a NightOwl 10.1 to Japan. Got any ideas? BF> I don't have 10.1 in stock, but if you have an APO or FPO address, BF> I'll be glad to sell you one when I get them. Appreciate the offer, but this is a Canuckian here. No APO or FPO address for this kid. ;-) Joe Rinehart just sent me his catalogue, so I'll likely be getting something from him. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: The Watering Hole BBS Tokyo +81-3-3657-9255 (6:730/18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRANE FRANCKS Number: 11337 To: GARY HUFF Date: 01/05/94 10:49p Subj: Good ShareWare CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting - Gary Huff to Trane Francks, 31 Dec 93 18:12 -=> Subject - Re: Good ShareWare CD GH> When he tells you how lousy the Nightowl disk is, just tell him, GH> "yeah, yeah... ship it anyway." :-) BIG GRIN - Actually, I've been having second thoughts about the CD, but not for the virus-related reasons that everybody else think about. Since I can only have one CD-ROM online, it makes sense for me to get one that has a lot of the classic great stuff on it....ya know, the best of the mail readers, etc.... I keep thinking that Cream of the Crop may do the trick. Whaddaya think about that CD? --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: The Watering Hole BBS Tokyo +81-3-3657-9255 (6:730/18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL ARRINGTON Number: 11338 To: 604X OWNERS Date: 01/07/94 12:18a Subj: Sticky Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Not sure if this is the best place for this message but I know there are several people here using the Pioneer 6 packs. I have one unit that is not feeding the roms back into the casette properly. If I do one after the other they change properly in most cases. If I let it set for awhile and then attemp even a magazine eject then the cassette will come out but the cdrom does not come with it. I have to manually remove it. Is there a way to clean them? It may be more than that. Does anyone have a number of someone that will repair them? I am in Hawaii and no help locally that I have been able to find. Thanks, Bill // Sphinx XLT/v1.2 * If this were an actual tagline, it would be funny. ---------------------------------------- --- InterBBS 7.1 * Origin: <No Origin> (1:345/7.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERNARD ZEPHRO Number: 11339 To: DARA M.C. CLEMENKO Date: 01/06/94 7:47p Subj: NEC 3XI/SB16SCSI-2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DMC>You will need to purchase a AUDIO cable its not included in either >package... The Soundblaster SCSI-2 and NEC 3Xi have been working great for >me... I screwed up though I did not purchase the ASP chip version of the >Soundblaster SCSI-2 Oh Well if I could ever find a vender I guess I will >have to get it.. >Later Pete Why do you feel the ASP chip is necessary. I am just curious to know. I am in the market for the exact combo you are using and would like to know the advantage of the ASP chip. Where did you buy your setup and where did you get the cable. Pricing and an 800 number if you can, please. Bernie \-\ ■ QMPro 1.02 41-0001 ■ MSI - Redefining Telecommunications in '93 --- DB 1.54/004840 * Origin: The Dark Star BBS Cheektowaga, NY (1:260/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT KING Number: 11340 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/06/94 9:27p Subj: CD-List Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Could you please send me a CD list. Robert King 3957 Hayden Bridge Road Springfield, Oregon 97477 Thanks. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Pandora's Box * Eugene OR * (503)343-4520 * HST/DS * (1:152/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT KING Number: 11341 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 9:29p Subj: List of CD's for sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone out there with CD's for sale please send me a list. I just got a CD-Rom drive. Robert King 3957 Hayden Bridge Road Springfield, Oregon 97477 Thanks. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Pandora's Box * Eugene OR * (503)343-4520 * HST/DS * (1:152/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 11342 To: DON RIEB Date: 01/07/94 9:47a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Don Rieb wrote in a message to Terry Blount: DR> Hay Terry! DR> I recive your news letters but still wandering if Cream of DR> the Crop is as good as you say. I think it is the best shareware disc available but who cares what I think.... here are some comments from the "experts." ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────L,╩L$9$9á£/(Fido) CD ROM C:\14.TXT y the previous version. 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. There are a programs that will automatically setup your BBS system under six different formats. 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. 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. 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 * Origin: Power Up OZ +61-7-399-1322 (7 lines) (3:640/215) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 11343 To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 01/07/94 10:07a Subj: GOOD SHAREWARE CDS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Vince Sorensen wrote in a message to Terry Blount: -> VS> What sort of size are they? -> -> I don't know if you are asking about the size of the -> descriptions or the size of the files? VS> The description files... I am wondering how you could load 2 VS> meg of text into 640K (that is the size of the descriptions VS> that I was dealing with)? I'm a great programmer <grin>. Actually the list are only loaded and viewed one area at a time. If you are viewing the "Games" that list will be loaded. Then if you want to look over the "Educational" files the games list will be taken out of memory and the educational list will be loaded. If you want to load, browse and search the entire listing I first find how much free memory you have available then I load the entire list and include as much of the file descriptions as your memory available allows. I ignore the file size and date column (when loading the entire listing) so more space will be available to display the descriptions on one line. VS> Also, there seems to have been VS> something odd with Hugh's setup. He was getting 5 second VS> page downs on his 486 while it took me 0.57 seconds to do VS> the same thing on a 386SX with people downloading from 2 VS> other tasks I had going. I just ran a test: I loaded the entire file listing (4,500 file names) including the descriptions (53 characters were included based on 337 k of memory available). This "allfiles" list also included a 6 character column to identify the category the files are located in. Loading this list with descriptions takes 15 seconds -- time will vary depending on the speed of the cd. When the listing is loaded page up and page down, home and end, are instant. BTW... did you write one of these shells for a shareware cd? I think I recall your name? --- timEd-A10c * Origin: Center of the Cosmos 205-824-2611 (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HUFF Number: 11344 To: BEN BAKER Date: 01/07/94 3:08a Subj: Re: ME Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> ME FOR PRESIDENT 2016 BB> BEN BAKER You can buy my vote anyday! :-) --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Capitol City BBS (909)931-0533 HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11345 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 7:13a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11346 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 7:13a Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Great for BBS usage, buy 8 drives and get an instant 5.44 Gigs! Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TITAN Number: 11347 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/07/94 3:31p Subj: CD-ROM List. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR>********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* JR>********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* JR>********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* JR>These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Could you please send your product info on CD's and CDROMs? Would also like some info on your "needs refurbished" drives. What's all involved? Inspection, cleaning, adjustments, etc.? TITAN Software Solutions(c) C/O Clayton Manson POB 10703 Pensacola, FL 32524-0703 * QMPro 1.51 * TITAN BBS, (904) 476-1270, 479-2440, 479-2448 --- WM v2.08/91-0086 * Origin: TITAN: Adult BBS! Files (904)476-1270 HST (1:3612/141) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE BURNS Number: 11348 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/07/94 10:26a Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Joe, Please send me a copy of your cd-rom catalog. Thank you. Mike Burns 1609 Ave O Council Bluffs, Ia 51501 --- ■ MegaMail 2.10 #0: --- QScan v1.04b * Origin: The Online Pitstop (1:285/34) 402-292-8924 (1:285/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAU PHAM Number: 11349 To: MARTIN KIRLOW Date: 01/06/94 5:01a Subj: Coreldraw V3 Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ┌─»>From:MARTIN KIRLOW<«──12/24/1993────LaVista, NE ■ 01/05/1994────────────┐ │ │ │ could take as much as an hour to unzip 1 file from CD. It worked │ │ fine in my computer. The only difference between the two │ │ computers was that his hard drive and controller was RLL, whilst │ │ mine was an IDE. Curious. │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ End Quote └─────────┘ I had problem with Mitsumi FX001D and had to return to Best Buy (paid $197 for it). I have 3 dics, and it can only read 3 sud_directories of Clip_Master_Pro (clipart). I tried to run setup on all 3 discs and most of them time it reported "Drive not Ready" after few minutes, sometime it took 10-15 mins to report "drive not ready". --- QScan v1.04b * Origin: The Online Pitstop (1:285/34) 402-292-8924 (1:285/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES SUMMERS Number: 11350 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/07/94 11:33p Subj: Re: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris- Well, I guess that's more that a answer! In a message to James Summers <01-05-94 00:41> Christoph Steinecke wrote: > James Summers@1:363/69 meinte am 01.01.94 > zum Thema "Smartdrv and CD": > > JS>Hello- > JS> > JS> I have but one question. Can DOS Smartdrv Cache a CD-rOm? > > It sure does. > > For example I run the Police Quest 4 Demo with 4 MB Smartdrive > and the when it is all through , I can take the CD out of the slot > and it still runs over and over again, the whole DEMO > (and it was pretty long) was cached, the animations run like hell > ! > > Bye > Chris > > Well, the tagline's a bit much. :) --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Laser Stuff BBS + Killarney, Fl. + (407) 656-5984 (1:363/191) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES SUMMERS Number: 11351 To: ROSS FOCKE Date: 01/07/94 11:34p Subj: Re: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ross- I'm convinced! James Summers --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Laser Stuff BBS + Killarney, Fl. + (407) 656-5984 (1:363/191) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HOWARD RICE Number: 11352 To: KEN DUKE Date: 01/02/94 10:49p Subj: LU005 Mitsumi CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KD|What is the best Sound card to buy with a CD-ROM interface built on the card |for this type CD-ROM drive? KD|I've been looking for one priced right, but don't know which one to buy. Galaxy SP16. Easy install and good software included. BTW this will not support a Mitsumi dual speed. --- FidoPCB v1.4 [f0f92/b] * Origin: NezulD's DomaiN - 9 Lines 13.5 GIG (1:115/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HOWARD RICE Number: 11353 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/05/94 10:45p Subj: Mitshumi Dual & sound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP|HR>What is the best sound card to use with a Mitsumi Dual speed? |HR>Aztec's Pro16 does not support the dual speed and they claim they do |HR>not intend to. GP|The Mitsumi Dual Speed ought to work with ANY sound card (as long as you |don't expect to replace the Mitsumi's interface board with some kind of |proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it that so many people |seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive DIRECTLY to their |sound board, for heaven's sake??!! Because it there?! When I tried the two card system with a SGalaxy Pro16 card, Windows would not access the CDrom disk. It would hang and then say, "not enough memory for application". I did not play around with changing DMA's etc. after having the Galaxy tech tell me they did not intend to support Mitsumi dual speeds. I just installed a new Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16MultiCd and did the one card install. No problem but Aris Wizard shows less than dual speed data read rates. Much faster access but slower data reads. --- FidoPCB v1.4 [f0f92/b] * Origin: NezulD's DomaiN - 9 Lines 13.5 GIG (1:115/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11354 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 11:10p Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP 2: $25 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Title: CREAM OF THE CROP 2 Price: $25 | * 654mb total * Virus-scanned with the LATEST scanning software * FILES.BBS support * 5000+ total files * 14mb of source code * 0% internal duplicates * 22.5% dupes to Night Owl 10.1 * Only 14.6% dupes to CD Powerbox 2 * SUPER SPECIAL 2-CD PACKAGE: Cream of the Crop 2 + Powerbox 2...$49 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * Used taglines for $ale - 8 bits each. Call 555-FUNY --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11355 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 11:10p Subj: TOP 5 NEW CD-ROM TITLES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #1: NEW CD ARRIVALS | CREAM OF THE CROP 2 * Automatic BBS installation. 654mb of 1993 files..$25 CD POWERBOX 2 * The newest of the new! Current shareware hits. BBS.....$29 DIGITAL DREAMS 2 * Newest all-original "R" CD. No dupes to 1! BBS......$29 COMPANION FOR OS/2 * 475mb of the latest OS/2 shareware. BBS-Ready.....$19 VIRTUAL REALITY STARTER KIT * Everything you need for V.R. on your PC!.$49 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RYAN FLETCHER Number: 11356 To: LAURENT BRAMY Date: 01/06/94 2:33p Subj: Nec 3Xi Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Bonjour! Comment allez-vous? > I have a Pro Audio 16 sound card and I want to buy the > new NEC 3xi CD rom drive. > 1st) what do you think of it? Don't get it. It achieves its superior "speed" by using 30% of the CPU! > 2nd) will the internal model have a lcd panel and the > audio commands as the external one? Yes. > 3rd) Will I have any problem to connect it to the scsi > bus of my ProAudio16? Will I need additionnal SCSI > cables? Shouldn't be any problems although I have read that new CD drives such as NEC's new triple speeds transfer data so fast that they are approaching the limits of sound card SCSI interfaces. --- GEcho/beta * Origin: R & R (1:170/211.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHUMKO Number: 11357 To: HERB ZWIRN Date: 01/05/94 5:30p Subj: NEC-38 MULTISPIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry, even if I get a new drive, which seems unlikely, I cannot sell you the one I have now, as it was bought by my company, and would surely be handed down to the next person in line for toys. Regards, Mike --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Deep Cove BBS - White Rock, B.C., Canada (604)536-5885 (1:153/915) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHUMKO Number: 11358 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 9:45p Subj: CD-ROM UTILITIES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Are there any utilities that measure performance of a CD-ROM drive? The MPC standard says that a CD-ROM must deliver x kilobytes/second without using more than y percent of the CPU. (The actual numbers vary for MPC I and MPC II standards.) But how can you measure the actual values attained by your system? Norton Utilities, PC Tools, and other utility packages produce performance statistics for regular hard disk drives. Are there similar tools for CD drives? Regards, Mike ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Deep Cove BBS - White Rock, B.C., Canada (604)536-5885 (1:153/915) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MORRIS Number: 11359 To: JEREMY HORN Date: 01/07/94 12:08p Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All, Jeremy Horn said: > Can someone tell me what I should do.. I have completed all > of the puzzles on the first and second floors. I do not know > where of how to go anywhere next such as the attic or that > rectangle outside the kitchen. Help ME!! > -Jeremy > > --- ProBoard v1.31 [Reg] > * Origin: The HUB of the UNIVERSE. THE VIDEOTEX BBS > 413-445-6812 (1:321/245) hi my name is tony and i have 7th guest as well. i had this problem and i think it is solved by going to the library and watching a scene. then it will open the doors to other rooms.. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 13gig 20 CD's 704/567-9513 (1:379/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MORRIS Number: 11360 To: STEPHEN LEE Date: 01/07/94 12:16p Subj: Re: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to Chris Ansell, Stephen Lee said: > Do you know of any codes to go further in the game? I keep > on dieing on the last board of training. Also, since you're > probably are going to get Rebel Assault, I recommend getting > a joystick if you don't already have one. I don't have one, > so it is extremely hard! > --- SLMAIL v2.25 (#0467) > * Origin: You down wit' O.T.E. (1:2604/201) hi steve, my name is tony. i also have rebel assault and i have all the codes for the easy level. the one to o get past the training with ru-murleen is FALLCON. have fun! --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 13gig 20 CD's 704/567-9513 (1:379/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRANT DEASON Number: 11361 To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/07/94 4:54a Subj: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS> Thanks for the data! Wow if only Microsoft would have waited and creat >a real finished product with DOS 6! You're kidding, right? When has MS EVER released the whole product, when they can charge us full price for a major upgrade then another $10 for what they left out? -=- * QMPro 1.51 * Bigot: Someone winning an argument with a liberal. --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#2532) * Origin: SICSSS BBS :: Tuscaloosa, AL :: 205/752-7646 :: (1:3606/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRANT DEASON Number: 11362 To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/07/94 4:56a Subj: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JS>I see I guess I will upgrade 6.0 to 6.2. Did you make that upgrade from >to 6.2? I was just wondering how much of a change it would be. It works, but watch out. The installation process will change your BUFFERS= statement to 10 rather indiscriminately. Bad news for programs that *require* more (like CMS Tape Backup, my BBS package, most word processors...). -=- * QMPro 1.51 * No, I'm not a Kennedy. My pants just fell down. --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#2532) * Origin: SICSSS BBS :: Tuscaloosa, AL :: 205/752-7646 :: (1:3606/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALEX MOTTRAM Number: 11363 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/06/94 10:20p Subj: StarVector Software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No +- | I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software company as | it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. Does any one know if | they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have they been severing the US? +-[GN=>All] I have ordered from starvector before. They did me right. :) Alex Mottram ##Mmr 2.46(beta). !link GN 01-04-94 16:16 --- GTMail 1.160 * Origin: The Twilight Phone -- Where else? (1:3803/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK NAY Number: 11364 To: DOMINIK WEBER Date: 01/07/94 12:28p Subj: Re: Cinemannia 1994 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Yes i have cinnemania 94'..very good..up to date movies..plays brief videos now..Over 19,000 movies..complete dialogue,stills,biographies..it just like having leonard maltins movie guide on cd. and more..its a nice cd-rom..well worth the money if your into movies.. --- * Origin: Ground Zero 813-849-4034 New Port Richey, FL NEC (1:3619/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORMAN WATSON Number: 11365 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 10:13a Subj: The 7th Guest. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The t7G book states that there is a price to be paid for looking at the clue book. What is the price. ??? (probably make you do that infuriating maze twice! ) --- * SPEED 1.4i #1077 * My computer NEVER loc --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta * Origin: Mercury Opus * 10 Gigs/1200 Confs * 813-321-0734 (1:3603/20) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERT VAAGS Number: 11366 To: JEFF PATTEN Date: 12/25/93 6:02p Subj: Toshiba XM-4101 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Jeff! Vrijdag December 17 1993, Jeff Patten writes to All: JP>> Does anyone have this drive yet? It sounds like a winner, but I'd JP>> like an hear some opinions, particularly relative to the 3401. JP>> 300 KB transfer 330 KB for the 3401 JP>> 300 ms avg access 200 ms for the 3401 JP>> 64 KB buffer 256 KB for the 3401 JP>> Kodak multisession PhotoCD JP>> MPC-2 JP>> SCSI-2 JP>> $320 list, about $200 street (per Toshiba) I don't know the streetprices but I payed about $ 420 here in the Netherlands for the 3401, wich is the best in the double speed cdroms at the moment. Connected with the SCSI from my PAS16 I have a splendit combination. Greetings: Bert... --- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01 * Origin: -=Point of HCC-Beginners BBS: +31-5430-23485=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERT VAAGS Number: 11367 To: WALT WEBER Date: 12/25/93 6:09p Subj: 7th guest won't run Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Walt! Dinsdag December 14 1993, Walt Weber writes to Daniel Prince: WW>> DP}My Brother can't run your CDROM program "Seventh Guest" on his 4 WW>> DP}meg 486DX-33 (Intel) system with AMI bios dated 05/05/91. He WW>> DP}thought it was because his Trident 1 meg 8900 clone VGA card was WW>> DP}too slow but he replaced his VGA card with a "Diamond Speedstar WW>> DP}Pro" and it still does the same thing. I do have the 7th Guest, running now on my machine. I did have some problems to, with my Daimond Speedstar Pro, but using the UNIVESA driver (on nightowls 9) solved all my problems. So try this VESA driver. Greetings: Bert... --- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01 * Origin: -=Point of HCC-Beginners BBS: +31-5430-23485=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERT VAAGS Number: 11368 To: JUAN LUIS PASTOR Date: 12/26/93 7:10p Subj: CD-I Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Juan! Zondag December 12 1993, Juan Luis Pastor writes to All: JLP>> I'm new in this echo, and I wanted to ask you if you knew what means JLP>> CD-I standard. I've just bought a Sony CDU 31A-03 CD-ROM and I've seen JLP>> it supports it. I've also seen running a CD-I disk, but not in a CD-ROM, JLP>> and I was thinking if you knew if I should bought any controller or JLP>> dispositive to play them with my CD-ROM. Thanks. The CD-I standard (Compact Disk-Interactive) is a standard for use in special CD players. You can connect these players at your TV and use this media for interactive games, encyclopedia's, catalogs etc. You don't need an extra computer or other divices. This standard is made by Philips, the inventors of the CompactDisk and the Compact Cassettes, the slogan: Philips invents for you, is a real good description of this company. I use a Toshiba 3401 and it says also: CD-I ready. But there is nothing ready, I tried some CD-I disks but it won't work. I think that an upgrade of some rom's is necessary. On a CD-I player you can play the normal music-cd's and also the Kodak Photocd's. You can also adjust your phone at your CD-I player and order directly from a cataloge on the CD-I if you like. At the moment, al lot of games wich are now available on CD-rom, will be introduced on CD-I, games like, Zelda, 7th Guest, and other great games. I personally think that CD-I is a big compatitor of the future SEGA CD games and the NINTENDO games. It is also possible in the nearby future to look at Movies on the CD-I player, in a quality which is much better than Video, you'll need the FMV module for this, at this moment Philips has made an agreement with Paramount pictures for the release of these movies. For Business use there are also very promising opportunities, like the design-selector in use in a Dutch department store (de Bijenkorf Amsterdam) by which you can select your couch on the CD-I catalog and than adjust the color and design of cloting like you want. The results are direct in view. The price of this wonder of technology is about $ 800.- at the moment, but surely the price will go down in the future. Greetings: Bert... --- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01 * Origin: -=Point of HCC-Beginners BBS: +31-5430-23485=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERT VAAGS Number: 11369 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 12/29/93 8:42p Subj: List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Boris! Zondag December 26 1993, Boris Osadciw writes to Bert Vaags: >>> I am desperately searching for the next cd's: >>> Dracula Unleashed, >>> The 11th Hour, BO>> We have "Dracula Unleashed" in stock as well as "Rebal Assault". I just bought the Dracula Unleashed at a local shop but tell me more about this Rebal Assault, what kind of game is this and does it look like the 7th Guest. What does it cost, do you ship to the Netherlands, and how am I suppost to pay ??? (I do have an Mastercard) BO>> If your interested, drop us a fax request at 216-225-6759 anytime or BO>> you can contact us voice at 216-225-3263 and we'd be happy to assist you BO>> further. I will fax this message also to you and you can fax me in return. My fax number is: Netherlands: *31-5430-17817 (I don't know exact what the International number of the Netherlands is, from Europe country's it is 31, but from the USA I don't know. ) I forgot !!!!!!! Do you sell 4 mb simms of 60ns also ???? And what do they cost ???? I want 4 of them, because I have to upgrade to 16 MB for OS/2.1 Greetings: Bert... --- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01 * Origin: -=Point of HCC-Beginners BBS: +31-5430-23485=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERT VAAGS Number: 11370 To: AL BRATLIE Date: 12/29/93 8:35p Subj: cd-i Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Al! Zondag December 26 1993, Al Bratlie writes to Bert Vaags: BV>> doesn't work at all ? I don't think so. If you do agree with me, than BV>> we should start an campagne to make Toshiba aware of their foults. AB>> I am sure no expert on this, but perhaps the problem is that you AB>> need a 'special' card, or driver, or other software to make it work AB>> with CD-I disks. I am sure that any CD player can read any CD, but what AB>> you do with the data makes all the difference. Just some AB>> thoughts....Al ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 I tried the CD-I cdroms, but they don't work at all. As I put them inside than the spidds them out like dirt. I don't think that any driver could solve this problem, it is more an hardware fault, I believe. Do you use an Toshiba 3401 also ???? than would you ask your dealer about it ? my dealer couldn't give me an real answer. But I think that Toshiba is premature with their CD-I compatibility. <and I don't accept this> Greetings: Bert... --- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01 * Origin: -=Point of HCC-Beginners BBS: +31-5430-23485=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERT VAAGS Number: 11371 To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 01/01/94 8:34p Subj: CD-I Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Martin! Maandag December 27 1993, Martin Cleaver writes to All: MC>> I stuck a CD-I disk in my CD-ROM drive recently and it was a readable MC>> DOS disk. Next question: Is there any CD-I emulation available for CD-ROM MC>> drives? I tried this to, I own a Toshiba 3401 and in the documents and advertisings they say: CD-I ready, that is why I bought those. But when I put an CD-I in my CDrom the spewes them out like dirt. What kind of cdrom do you use ??? Greetings: Bert... --- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01 * Origin: -=Point of HCC-Beginners BBS: +31-5430-23485=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE LAWMAN Number: 11372 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 01/07/94 1:31p Subj: 6 DISK CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> *** Quoting The Lawman to Bobby Posey dated 01-02-94 *** -> > Darn and I just bought my 600-a changer for $785 and thats for the -> > drive, no cables and card. -> -> -> Opps.. I had made a mistake on that price I posted for $741 for the -> 600a inclucding SCSI card, case and everything needed to just plug it -> go. The price was $841. It is really a great system for a bbs. The -> name is Ambit Computers. If anyone wants the phone number let me kno -> will post it. It is perfect for a bbs. -> -> Jerry -> -> --- GEcho 1.00 -> * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) Should post the number anyways but already got mine up and running just fine. Found out one thing though, don't try backing up some of the files from the cd rom drive onto tape while someones online across a network, I was putting some files onto a tape for a friend with no modem and halfway through a user also access the cdrom, locked the bbs up, trying to copy to the hard drive, even when the user dropped carrier, it still showed him online trying to copy from the cd. I'll know better next time just to copy some to the hard drive then copy to tape. --- WM v3.01/93-0705 * Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 7 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11373 To: DON HENSON Date: 01/06/94 7:26p Subj: Shareware cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DH>CR> Can anyone suggest which shareware CD to go after DH>Yes, look at the Monster Disk selection. It's a super collection of the best DH>shareware and best of all, it's updated about every six months with register DH>users offered special advance notice. That's the one I went with over Nighto DH>and am very glad I did. (I used to run Nightowl until I found Monster Disk) I have never heard of this type of CD. It sounds more interesting than some of the others though. I'll check into it. Chad * OLX 2.2 * 'R:BASE 3.1 is dramatically faster than 3.0' v7n6, pp3 --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11374 To: DON RIEB Date: 01/06/94 7:26p Subj: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR>CR> around with it and it's not to dangerous, as long as you don't have DR>CR> something in memory where it tries to hook itself into. I'm not sure DR>Do you know if there is a virus scanner that will scan the memory when the DR>sysem is not active? Just had a thought that it would be good if you don't DR>like being bothered with TSR virus protectoin programs that interupt you whe DR>you are writing to a file. Yes, any virus scanner that scans the hard drive will scan memory before beginning it's scan. F-Prot and Mcaffe's Virus scan both do this. I believe F-Prot will automatically scan all memory, but with McAffe's, if you want it to scan all memory you must add the /chkhi switch or it will just scan conventional. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Nutrasecond -The few seconds of pleasure before the after --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11375 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/06/94 7:26p Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SB>I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the logic SB>cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? I can't give you a hint, either I give you the entire answer or you will never get it. Chad * OLX 2.2 * A book is the only immortality. --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON DEVRIES Number: 11376 To: DAVE DUCHARME Date: 01/07/94 5:27a Subj: RE: ST:TNG CD? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JD>>Any idea on when it will be out? Where do you get all your information? >>I'll let you know if I hear anything about it myself. DD> I got the information from one of the PC Magazines, I can't DD> remember which at DD> the moment. They didn't have a release date since the game is DD> still only in DD> the developmental stages. I believe there was a tentative DD> completion time of DD> 3rd or 4th quarter 1994, so we're looking at late DD> summer at the earliest. I can believe that. Hope it doesn't take too long though. Sounds like it's going to be good! ... I don't steal tags, I environmentally recycle them. --- via Silver Xpress V3.01 --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE MCMONAGLE Number: 11377 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 5:03p Subj: Nec cdrom drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi anyone, I' interested in buying a cd player and have seen the specs on a lot of them! The nec 3x speed player has some great attributes. Has anyone some direct user info on it? --- * SPITFIRE v3.4 --- SFScan v2.00 * Origin: Want to Buy some CDROMS Cheap? (1:112/52.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11378 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 1:21a Subj: HOT NEW CD! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Title: CREAM OF THE CROP 2 Price: $25 | * 654mb total * Virus-scanned with the LATEST scanning software * FILES.BBS support * 5000+ total files * 14mb of source code * 0% internal duplicates * 22.5% dupes to Night Owl 10.1 * Only 14.6% dupes to CD Powerbox 2 * SUPER SPECIAL 2-CD PACKAGE: Cream of the Crop 2 + Powerbox 2...$49 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * We now return to our regularly scheduled flame-throwing. --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11379 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 1:21a Subj: CD-ROM SALE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #4: CD-ROM LIQUIDATION! | Mega Clipart........$20 Shareware Studio 2..$15 Grolier's MPC Ency..$29 World Vision 3-Pak..$37 Business Phonebk 91.$13 Bookshelf 1992......$32 Mac Shareware.......$17 Precision Mapping...$65 Mac M/M Space.......$28 CD Winbox...........$15 DTPro...............$24 Talking Jungle Safa.$29 Action Traveler.....$25 Phoenix 4.0.........$17 Wildcat Gold........$17 Funny...............$29 Int'l Graphics Libr.$25 Reel Clips..........$24 Library of Future...$37 Home Designer.......$27 Arizona Images......$19 STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 pcs. 509-457-2892 (VOICE) * 509-457-2966 (FAX) **** VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SLMR 2.1a * ... A fool and his money soon become a Sysop! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GEORGE IZUMI Number: 11380 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 7:30p Subj: Hello everyone Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dear professional, I am interested in interviewing professionals (by mail, fax, phone, or in person) that work for Sony, Apple, Warner, Matsushita and other businesses that deal with the exchange information, technology and entertainment between the U.S. and Japan. I am especially interested in those working in multimedia, interactive video, etc. I am conducting a "personal survey" and am interested in what field you're in, how you ended up doing the work you do, what you enjoy about it, and what you don't enjoy about it. Any and all responces would be greatly appreciated. Thank you George Izumi ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Long_Island RB (310) 370-4113 VAX EC (HST 16.8K/V32b) (1:102/138.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Number: 11381 To: BRYAN BURTON Date: 01/07/94 9:46a Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks, alot. Shane Blackstock --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Number: 11382 To: JOHN ALEXANDER Date: 01/07/94 9:47a Subj: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks Shane Blackstock --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT DELCO Number: 11383 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/07/94 3:37p Subj: Cd-Rom Drive And Windows Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KM>Please, someone respond even if it's just to say you don't know the >answer or won't tell me, just so I at least know that this msg. is >getting out.<G> Your letter got out. I don't remember ever seeing the other ones you sent. KM>Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can use >it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive S >(the CD-ROM drive). Suggestions I can think of off hand: 1. Make sure you have version 2.2 or later of MSCDEX (2.23 was latest at last count.) 2. Make sure you have a line LASTDRIVE=S (or use Z) in your CONFIG.SYS 3. See if you can access the CD (and files) through a DOS shell in Windows (run COMMAND) 4. Load Window's CD-ROM CD player driver to see if the driver can find the CD-ROM. 5. Ask manufacturer about problem, or obtain a newer driver, if available. I hope this helps. * OLX 2.1 TD * It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: ET/PPCUG BBS 503-452-1988 CD ROMs! Portland, Or1 (1:105/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 11384 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/07/94 4:29p Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Sierra is the best in adventure gaming. Every play Lucasarts games? I prefer them. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: KFS Programming -HQ- ...Mail Only... (1:170/359) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE DRUMMOND Number: 11385 To: BRYAN ANSLOW Date: 12/30/93 8:50p Subj: Windows and PC's Cr*p Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BA*->Hi All, BA*->having been in the MainFrame business for some 20 years, for the last 18 *->months I have entered the world of PC's, and there seems to be one big *->difference between the two worlds - "reliability and robustness". (Or *->is that 2 differences?). Grow up! With whining like that you'll be lucky to any help. I wish I HAD a couple of hundred thousand to plunk down on a mainframe as I'm SURE you own your own. If PC's are giving you a hard time people will be glad to help. IF, asked politely. * QMPro 1.51 * UNI-ROM Press (619)561-4253 --- WM v3.10/91-0098 * Origin: Order CD-ROMs On-Line, UNI-ROM BBS 619.279.4774 (1:202/920) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE DRUMMOND Number: 11386 To: MICHAEL GARBER Date: 12/30/93 8:53p Subj: Writable? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MG*->What is the current story on writable CD-ROM's? Just a curiosity. Just bought one, cost me $4,200. It's a RICOH single speed but the price was right and once you get it going you can walk away so being single speed so not a big problem. BTW that included $1,600 for the software. * QMPro 1.51 * I haven't lost my mind, it's backed up on tape! --- WM v3.10/91-0098 * Origin: Order CD-ROMs On-Line, UNI-ROM BBS 619.279.4774 (1:202/920) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11387 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/07/94 11:32a Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> what the heck is the sense in that? True, you can pay to have BB> someone take the TIFF's and put them on another CD, but why?? LR> Well, that way your archives are safe, and yet you have a nice LR> disk, complete with music and possibly narration, that can be viewed LR> by your friends and family, without any real worries about the disk LR> getting lost or damaged. More to the point, however, is the fact that LR> the slide show will be a PRESENTATION (several of them, actually), LR> while the archive disks are simply storage. The slide shows will have LR> the choice shots selected in a pleasing and logical fashion in a LR> particular order matched to music and/or narration. I see your point...and it is valid. You would have a 'working' disk, plus an 'archive' disk -- but lots of expense -- most of it in taking the pictures off the Kodak and hiring some private company to press your 'working' disk. I feel that's a little steep right now. BB> Software was available to set up those whoppers in a slide show, BB> I would like to see it, and that's my beef. I don't mind paying BB> the cost to have them scanned, but to have them scanned, and BB> still be unusable seems odd. The Phillips CD player that is sold BB> to use this disk shows them full screen on a TV set, why can't we BB> get the same on a computer? LR> Well, it can be done, of course. However, transferring a file LR> that large from CD-ROM to the computer, and then doing the necessary LR> calculations is going to take time, y'know. The CDI player, being LR> specifically designed to do that and only that, is going to be faster LR> and much more efficient at it. The other day I was in Price Club. (A large wholesale/club membership chain.) They had the Kodak 'player' there for less than $200. (Made by Philips -- I believe, but really didn't pay too much attention.) What I did notice is this: Here's a nice package unit -- about the size of a VCR. It has a CD Drive, and it has to XA, Power supply, video output card/function. (To a TV set) It must also have some type of program, probably on ROM, some type of memory to manipulate the image off the disk, onto the screen. This unit also has a 'remote control' that acts somewhat like a mouse as it allows you to 'crop' the displayed image etc. All of this sells for less than $200. What I want is the same 'software' capability for my computer!! Jeeze, I paid twice that just for my CD drive -- got a 386DX40, VLB video, 8 megs ram, yet I can't display an uncluttered picture off Kodak's disk. What am I missing here? If Kodak/whoever can write the 'software' to run that unit, why can't they do the same for a computer -- It's all I need. I dont need the editing functions, I just want the display ability that that little box has. (Basically, it pulls up a screen full of small pictures -- you then can 'point' the one you want to see in a full screen mode. You can also set-up a 'slide show' via the 'mouse'. (This wasn't demonstrated, but the salesman assured me it was possible.) ... Why experiment on animals with so many lawyers available? ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SEAN EAGAN Number: 11388 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 4:12p Subj: Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ATTENTION ALL SYSOPS!!!! Infotech Industries is getting ready to make it's new ADULT CD-ROM for general release to the public! Would you like to have one or more of your High Quality Graphic Images on it as an advertisement for your board on it? If you would Please send it to us we'll put it on and it'll be a free advertisement for you! This thing could be used on a vast amount of Systems around the country! So please send us your .GIF's! Please no odd acts and all participants must be 18! Sean P.O. Box 13334 Faiirlawn, OH 44334 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Hard Drive Cafe - USR 16.8 D/S - (216)668-2572 - (1:157/619) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11389 To: TOM MILLER Date: 01/05/94 2:47a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Will this CD work well on a Wildcat System? Humm, not real sure, but tell ya what... I'll give you the same warrantee I give any BBS sysop with this disc. If you don't agree with me that Terry Blount's "Cream of the Crop II" is the Best BBS ready disc you've ever worked with, I'll buy it back wiithin 30 days:-) Regards, Sincerely, Joe Rinehart --- * Origin: Call v.216.296.9831 for a config.sys dealer near you! (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11390 To: MICHAEL KELLY Date: 01/05/94 3:10a Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > JR> ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* > JR> ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* > JR> ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* > JR> These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! > Are these SCSI by any chance? If so, I would be very interested, > especially > if internal! Let me know! Sorry, only the NEC modl 36 is SCSI and it is an external unit. Sincerely, Joe Rinehart --- * Origin: Call v.216.296.9831 for a config.sys dealer near you! (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11391 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/07/94 8:13a Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Help, please!!!!!! I've posted this question twice before in this > conference and never received a reply. I've been faithfully reading > 90+ > messages every night and I know there are some techie whizes out there, > so someone must have the answer. Please, someone respond even if it's > just to say you don't know the answer or won't tell me, just so I at > least know that this msg. is getting out.<G> Sure wish I did do windows on occasion:-) Although we do sell our share of windows disc's, I do not know that answer & will be watching for responses also. > Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can > use > it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive S > (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please make > sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously this > is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to run. > Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks. Sincerely, Joe Rinehart --- * Origin: Call v.216.296.9831 for a config.sys dealer near you! (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUGLAS BELL Number: 11392 To: ANTHONY PONTORIERO Date: 01/07/94 10:32a Subj: Re: RECORDABLE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AP> Anyone know of anywhere to rent or lease a recordable cd AP> drive? I can offer the service of recording whatever you have need of for $50 / cd-rom disk .. Or, if you're interested, I can sell you a complete Ricoh 9200 CD-Recorder w/ Adaptec 1542CF, Recording S/W, the works for $3400 Hope this helps .. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- -Synchronet-GEcho- * Origin: -OFFWoRLD- (303)343·6978/0691/0693 (1:104/675) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY DAVIS Number: 11393 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 8:35a Subj: OBSCENE CD-ROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No The following is a list of the available text files describing the current status of the legal situation on : 1> The State of Oklahoma vs. Tony Davis (Felony Criminal Charges) 2> The State of Oklahoma vs. The Oklahoma Information Exchange BBS. (Civil Forfeiture Action) 3> Tony Davis vs. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (Civil Breach of Contract) This list is updated as new files become available. The information is available by two different methods: ============================================================ INTERNET: Send an E-Mail Message To: FTPMAIL@OKINFO.MISC.UOKNOR.EDU In the body of the message GET CHARGES.TXT (A copy of the criminal charges) GET MOTION.TXT (A copy of the motion to dismiss on forfeiture action) GET PRELIM.TXT (A non-lawyer's opinion of the Preliminary Hearing) GET 092793.TXT (A Daily Oklahoman News Article) GET BWM31.TXT (The Boardwatch Article By Jack Rickard) GET BWM48.TXT (The Boardwatch Article By Lance Rose) GET FUND.TXT (Announcement of Legal Defense Fund) GET SWBELL.TXT (Civil action against Southwestern Bell Telephone) GET BUST.ZIP (A Zip File that includes all the above) GET ECPA.ZIP (The Electronic Communications Privacy Act) *** IMPORTANT *** My Internet FTPMAIL server works great, but has a minor limitation. It only allows one "GET" per message. If you want more than one of the files, please use multiple messages. ============================================================ FIDONET: All the following file names are also File Requestable from 1:147/1 CHARGES.TXT (A copy of the criminal charges) MOTION.TXT (A copy of the motion to dismiss on forfeiture action) PRELIM.TXT (A non-lawyer's opinion of the Preliminary Hearing) 092793.TXT (A Daily Oklahoman News Article) BWM31.TXT (The Boardwatch Article By Jack Rickard) BWM48.TXT (The Boardwatch Article By Lance Rose) SWBELL.TXT (Civil action against Southwestern Bell Telephone) FUND.TXT (Announcement of Legal Defense Fund) BUST.ZIP (A Zip File that includes all the above) ECPA.ZIP (The Electronic Communications Privacy Act) ============================================================ Tony Davis The Out-On-Bail BBS: 1-405-386-6760 Internet: tony.davis@okinfo.misc.uoknor.edu Fidonet: Tony Davis 1:147/1 --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: The Out-On-Bail BBS 405-386-6760 (1:147/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG PROWSE Number: 11394 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 8:23p Subj: WANTED CD DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 42 55 203/23 1 396/1 3615/50 374/1 I'm looking for the Drivers for a SONY CD ( Model # CDB- 9O4), this CD came with a SONY ( Model # CDU-51O-13 ( Version AE)) Controller & Sound Card. This CD System was used the HEAD START 3OO Computer System a few years ago. ( So I Have Been Told ) If you might have any INFO, Paper Work or the Drivers for this CD PLEASE Call 267-8O71 ( That is in Titusville) and ask for DOUG or leave MAIL. THANKS DOUG --- TMail v1.31 * Origin: TechTalk BBS, Cocoa,FL (1:374/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY NEWMAN Number: 11395 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 4:16p Subj: STARVECTOR SOFTWARE? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 74/1 I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software company as it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. Does any one know if they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have they been severing the US? --- msgedsq/2 2.1 * Origin: After Dark BBS/2, Ft St John BC [604] 787-2662 (1:3405/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN WEBSTER Number: 11396 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/04/94 5:52p Subj: STARVECTOR SOFTWARE? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 0 374/1 In a message of <04 Jan 94 16:16:27>, Gary Newman (1:3405/1) writes: GN> GN> I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software GN> company as it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. Don't know Gary, but I have their online catalog here if you want to see it. Drop me a netmail and I will crashmail it to you. GN> Does any one know if they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have GN> they been severing the US? ^^^^^^^^ WHAT???? heh, heh. --- JetMail 0.97beta * Origin: -=Turbo2.21~Binkley3.10ab5~BT-FAX.99=- (FidoNet 1:3405/18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 11397 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/04/94 8:34p Subj: SPECIAL PACKAGE DEALS Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No : 3625/441 3615/50 374/1 Hi there Mike Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas Season! MS> | Starvector Sales Bulletin #5: CD-ROM PACKAGE DEALS | MS> 1. CD Powerbox 1 2. Pier 2 3. MVP Game Jamboree MS> CD Powerbox 2 Pier 3 House of Games MS> Pier 3 Monster Media 93 Gameware Collection MS> ------ ---------------- ------------------- MS> $49 $59 $49 What kind of deal can be had on the package deal #1, plus adding in Pier 2 and Cream of the Crop II to it as well...in other words a 5 CD package? Also, have you made up a NEW dupe chart lately with some of these NEW releases? -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Westwood One Information Network (1:153/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 11398 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 01/04/94 9:51p Subj: PC-SIG LIB 9 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 1 Hi there Danny DB> One of my users sent me the PC-Sig Library CD-ROM #9. DB> I was just curious if anyone knows anything about this DB> particular disk. It doesn't seem to have any DB> FILES.BBS. All the files seem to be sorted by Disk DB> numbers and zipped into directories. Does anyone who DB> knows about this particular disk know how to access the DB> file descriptions or any info that would be of help. thanks..... That's one of the BIGGEST problems with the PC-SIG Series of Shareware Disks. They are NOT intended to be put on-line. There are NO DESCRIPTIONS of the files that can be used for BBS's on the disks themselves. However, if you think that you want to use this disk on your system, then read the BBS disclaimer letter that is in the ROOT DIRECTORY on the CD. It will tell you how to go about doing that. From wehat mine says (Version 11), you must register the disk with PC-SIG and then they will send you the appropriate materials so that you can give your users access to this disk. Hope this helps! -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Westwood One Information Network (1:153/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER ASPELIN Number: 11399 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 10:56p Subj: RULES! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 74/1 6 17 31 54 75 88 1000 3615/50 Hello All! Can any one enlight me with the rules for this meeting? Thanx, in advance! Roger --- GoldED/2 2.42.G1114 * Origin: The File Shop #1 46-8-6479353 (2:201/451) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON DADSWELL Number: 11400 To: BRAD FALCONER Date: 01/03/94 4:58p Subj: UNDER A KILLING MOON Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> Has anyone heard any release/porting rumors about the DOS BF> CD-ROM, Under A Killing Moon? Will it be available for the BF> Mac? Soon. 1st quarter. 2disks. Mac? Mac?! Does Access have ANY mac software? ___ X KWQ/2 1.2b X Notice how my hands never my mouse my wrists. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Live Via Satellite - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN BURTON Number: 11401 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/05/94 1:29p Subj: KINGSQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 00 3615/50 SB>I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the logic SB>cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? SB>Shane Blackstock SB>--- Maximus/2 2.01wb SB> * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) With the Logic Cliffs, you have to be carefull or you'll be restarting alot. At the first puzzle, push the word rise. The second puzzle use the symbols in the documentation to spell soar. The third press stone #4, then#1, then#2. The 4th puzzle use the documentation again, press the symbol for azure,a caterpillar,tranquility,and air. The final puzzle, and it is a long way down, spell ascend. Bryan * Wave Rider 1.01 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Chaos BBS Sumter SC (803)469-9267 (1:3647/6.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11402 To: GORDON PETERSON@1:157/46 Date: 01/05/94 8:27a Subj: MITSHUMI DUAL & SOUND Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HR>What is the best sound card to use with a Mitsumi Dual speed? HR>Aztec's Pro16 does not support the dual speed and they claim they do HR>not intend to. GP> The Mitsumi Dual Speed ought to work with ANY sound card (as long as you GP> don't expect to replace the Mitsumi's interface board with some kind of GP> proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it that so many people GP> seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive DIRECTLY to their GP> sound board, for heaven's sake??!! Well, two reasons, probably. The informed user probably just wants to save a peripheral slot. The uninformed user probably is of the misapprehension that in order to use the CD and sound card together, the CD must be controlled by the sound card. Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Number: 11403 To: JOHN ALEXANDER Date: 01/05/94 10:51p Subj: KINGSQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 4/1 But I'm not sure what the hints mean. Shane Blackstock --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Hermit Hideout (1:170/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JACK BRYSON Number: 11404 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 10:22p Subj: RADIO SHACK VIS SYSTEM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 370/510 3615/50 374/1 I have Radio Shack VIS CD Rom System. Does anyone know if there are any third party software providers for this unit. I like to try Sherlock Holmes but not for 70.00. Thanks JB --- Opus-CBCS 1.14 * Origin: FOG-Line: Ankeny, IA (1:290/627.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON WAGNER Number: 11405 To: STEAN SNYMAN Date: 01/04/94 2:13a Subj: LOTS 'O QUESTIONS! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 706 370/510 3615/50 374/1 SS> Normally 20 meg is outragous.. The 7th Guest takes about 5 meg, SS> Return to zork about 2 meg (or 42 meg if you wan't it real fast). My SS> encyc takes about 500k, GWOTW takes 400k, atlas takes about 300-500k I SS> think... Not too big if you think of all the data on the CD! Thanks! I thought (hoped ;-) ) the CD-ROM wouldn'd take up all of my hard drive... guess its got to have its shell and drivers or whatever on the hard drive for easy access, writes, and faster running, but a few megs or so isn't that bad. <G> Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer! Go Speed Racer! Go!!! ... I saw a man with a wooden leg... and real foot. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Analog Gate *HST/DS v32ter* (602) 458-0451 (1:309/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WALTER ANTHONY Number: 11406 To: GARY HUFF Date: 01/05/94 11:16p Subj: PRE-SCHOOL SUGGESTIONS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 22 3615/50 374/1 GH> No AC current is AC unless it has a return path. Thus, if you want GH>to define it as such, then the 115 volts in your household electrical GH>sockets is not AC until you plug something in. That's arguing GH>semantics, and I think you understand that. Audio that is not AC is GH>not audio at all... it's nothing. Once it becomes audio, then quite GH>obviously it has a return path... it can't be audio without one, and GH>at that point it is simultaneously AC. .... Unless you are somehow GH>insinuating that audio can exist in a spiritual sense? Gary you are obviously well versed in this subject but may have confused the issue a little. AC stands for alternating current which in 115volt AC in our homes is a sine wave when viewed as voltage. However all sine waves are not alternating current, many audio systems output to the speakers by modulating a DC (direct current) carrier voltage. If the carrier voltage is 15 volts and the modulated signal (audio) is plus or minus 5 volts then the voltage never falls below zero and the current never reverses direction. So you never have alternating current just varying intensities of direct current. To the Moderator: Any suggestion as to what conference may be more appropriate for this discussion. To ALL: Any suggestions for CD-ROMS and ambitious 4yr old, to keep him occupied and maybe teach him something along the way? === * WaveRdr 1.0 [NR] * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COP --- QM v1.26/b * Origin: Planet Systems Inc. Newport Tn. (1:3615/50) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11407 To: STEVE ANTES Date: 01/06/94 3:37a Subj: LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 6 50 3615/50 374/1 On 31 Dec 93 10:58pm, Steve Antes wrote to Boris Osadciw: -=>> Quoting Boris Osadciw to Bert Vaags <=- BO>> If your interested, drop us a fax request at 216-225-6759 anytime or BO>> you can contact us voice at 216-225-3263 and we'd be happy to assist BO>> you further. >> I'd rather talk this way. From Zone 2 it's a lot >> cheaper for me! >> Please mail me a list, or, if I can ftp it I'll do >> that. Not a problem Steve !! If your in fidonet, we'll crash you over a copy. Watch for it soon...and thank you for your interest. Boris Osadciw ... Silver Xpress!...... Simply more bang for your bucks! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Silver Xpress Mail System (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11408 To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 01/05/94 7:01a Subj: ENCYCLOPEDIA Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 4/1 5 65 1000 3615/50 DP> > I'm not sure, probably no more than your regular encyclopedia DP> > which can DP> > run anywhere from 100 to 250 I guess. I don't have the Word DP> > Book CD so I DP> > don't know what the price is. DP>Actually, I would be very suprised if ANYONE could find the WORLD DP>BOOK DP>ENCYCLOPEDIA for under 700.00. Generally speaking the good DP>encyclopeidas DP>(Britanica, World Book etc) sell for the same price as DP>the hardbound versions. DP>If you haVve information or suppliers to the DP>contrary, I'm all ears. No, I was just guessing, the reason I don't think that there very expensive is because I saw a free CD of an entire World Book set in a Sound Blaster package, only about a $100 dollars, and you got the CD for free. Not that bad of a deal. Chad * OLX 2.2 * If you backed up today, did you signal? --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ART MASON Number: 11409 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 2:01p Subj: BUYER GUIDE! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 0 374/1 There seem to be a lot of controvery out there about CD ripoffs etc.. I am just getting into the CD end of things and was wondering if anyone publishes a ROM buyers guide of sorts... I am interested in shareware disk and education disks (eg encyclopedia)...ANY help would be appriecated.. Thanks Art ... If I had two dead mousies, I'd give you one. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Digital WasteLand (519)972-6828 (1:246/53.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENSHIN SAKURA Number: 11410 To: JEFF KEY Date: 01/05/94 1:23a Subj: T7G MAZE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 3615/50 *** Quoting Jeff Key to Stean Snyman *** JK> Maybe not, but it can still be used as a guide.. That's how I got JK> through.. First time.. (Well, first time after seeing the rug.. JK> before that, I had no clue..) Sorry to butt in here, but have you finished T7G? If so, I'd really appreciate help with one of the puzzles. It's the one with the bacteria under the microscope. I can't win no matter what I do! Do you have any strategies you would be willing to share? (assuming you've passed this part) --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The Empire of the Rising Sun - San Francisco, CA (1:125/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON KOLLER Number: 11411 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 8:55p Subj: CDROM/PRINTER/MICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 3615/50 374/1 Hi Everybody! Have a couple things to sell - 1 - Citizen GSX-140 Color Printer. Comes complete with installed color package, ribbon, manual, everything. Prints perfectly, used about 2-3 years. Looks pretty good on the outside. 24-pin. Cheapest price I have found for this printer in Computer Shopper was $400. I will sell it for $175 + shipping/negotiable. 2 - Mice. First one is a Royal Mouse, never used, looks EXCELLENT! Second one is an info mouse. Good for an entry level mouse. $10 for Royal, $5 for info + shipping. Free mouse pad with each one. Firm. 1 - Talon CM255 CD-ROM Drive. 350ms access time. Supports CDROM discs and Music CD's. Included discs: A Line In The Sand, National Parks, and The Original Shareware 1992. Also includes a 3.5" disk of needed drivers, will port over to 5.25". Includes controller card, with sound output on the back. Works excellent. This is an internal drive. Used 7 months. $140 + shipping/negotiable. Let me know with a reply in this echo, or the addresses in the tagline. Voice number is (503)393-8315. Thanks! -Jason, ->1494 - RIME, 1:3406/20 - FIDO Netmail, 13:651/2 - SBCnet Sysop, Terminal Velocity --- ■ QMPro 1.02 41-5670 ■ "Call waiting", great if you have two friends --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: Terminal Velocity ■ (503)390-6538 ■ (1:3406/20) ■ FIDOnet HUB ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11412 To: RANDY MCANALLY Date: 01/05/94 7:05a Subj: WINDOWS/DOS ET AL: Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Randy Mcanally to John Alexander <=- RM> The whole reason windows goes as slow as it does is because it is a RM> true 16-bit operating system running on a 32-bit computer. This is a RM> MAJOR drawback and is the reason I stay away from it. OS/2 is a 32-bit RM> operating system which makes it naturally faster. RM> Windows sucks, RM> Randy It has been a long time since I got a reply from that message. That is what I was trying to tell that guy, he was just too stubborn to se it. His philosophy was "Windows Rules". ... I don't just tempt fate - I give it the finger. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11413 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/05/94 7:13p Subj: KINGSQUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 50 374/1 -=> Quoting Shane Blackstock to All <=- SB> I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the SB> logic cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? SB> Shane Blackstock There are hints in the Booklet that came with KQ6. Look in it under "Logic Cliffs". ... Electric chairs are period furniture: they end a sentence --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11414 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/05/94 7:14p Subj: KQ6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 7 31 54 75 88 1000 3615/50 -=> Quoting Rocco Scaramastro to All <=- RS> Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. RS> My wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS> What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky You need a red scarf to use on the Minitar. (Red Queen's) Get the shield out of the Catacombs to use on the archer. ... Waiter: Unemployed actor --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LAURENT BRAMY Number: 11415 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 9:08p Subj: NEC 3XI Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ATH: 157/554 574 11/3 3615/50 374/1 Hello to everybody from France! I have a Pro Audio 16 sound card and I want to buy the new NEC 3xi CD rom drive. 1st) what do you think of it? 2nd) will the internal model have a lcd panel and the audio commands as the external one? 3rd) Will I have any problem to connect it to the scsi bus of my ProAudio16? Will I need additionnal SCSI cables? thanks in advance bisoux --- Sqed/32 0.85/unreg * Origin: ChaOS/2 BBS 1-30472762/1-30472772 - - France (2:320/215.3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11416 To: BOB BREED Date: 01/06/94 12:05a Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No : 374/1 6 17 31 54 75 88 1000 3615/50 LR> Well, it *CAN* be done, of course, but it will require a LR> different format. Here is one possible solution: BB> take your Photo CD's LR> and use them as archive storage. Get a dithering program that will BB> Well, the Kodak 'editing' program will already covert the BB> images into TIFFS -- shrinks them to about 150-200k each, but now BB> you have 24 images on your hard-drive, and 24 whoppers on a CD -- BB> what the heck is the sense in that? True, you can pay to have BB> someone take the TIFF's and put them on another CD, but why?? Well, that way your archives are safe, and yet you have a nice disk, complete with music and possibly narration, that can be viewed by your friends and family, without any real worries about the disk getting lost or damaged. More to the point, however, is the fact that the slide show will be a PRESENTATION (several of them, actually), while the archive disks are simply storage. The slide shows will have the choice shots selected in a pleasing and logical fashion in a particular order matched to music and/or narration. BB> Software was available to set up those whoppers in a slide show, BB> I would like to see it, and that's my beef. I don't mind paying BB> the cost to have them scanned, but to have them scanned, and BB> still be unusable seems odd. The Phillips CD player that is sold BB> to use this disk shows them full screen on a TV set, why can't we BB> get the same on a computer? Well, it can be done, of course. However, transferring a file that large from CD-ROM to the computer, and then doing the necessary calculations is going to take time, y'know. The CDI player, being specifically designed to do that and only that, is going to be faster and much more efficient at it. LR> conditions could last several centuries. At any point during their LR> ideal life, they can be copied bit for bit without BB> any data loss, thus LR> extending their lives indefinitely. BB> Well, we'll just have to wait and see [:-) Call me back in the year 2300. <grin> BB> ... When I was your age, floppys were as big as pizzas. LR> I like that! Can I steal it? BB> Have at it -- that's how I got it! Thanks loads. :) Les --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CRAIG DEROUEN Number: 11417 To: KIERNAN HOLLAND Date: 01/04/94 5:20p Subj: PHONEBOOK CDROM'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 730 754 1130 1135 3615/50 374/1 KH> Does anyone know if there is any way to keep phone companies KH> from selling CD-ROM's with your address, phone number and name?? KH> Reason, I'm getting fed up with businesses that think they can KH> sell personal information to the world and make it accessible KH> to companies and businesses and others with unknown motives. KH> No, I don't think the world is out to get me, but I do think KH> it is an invasion of privacy and I don't like even the idea KH> that companies make money off of pasing my personal info around KH> just so some junk-mailer can target his potential customers whether KH> they are interested in the business or not. KH> I agree. DO what I do and have unlisted numbers! As a sysop, I've kept an unlisted number for the past 10 years. THat doesn't always stop the junk calls ,esp from local yahoos, who may use a computer to dial, but it sure helps. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Cornerstone 8086,C,C++,Win3 (206)362-4283 (1:343/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11418 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 12:00a Subj: *# Custom CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We put YOUR DATA on a writable CD-ROM. We accept almost any popular tape or removable media format. Price for the first disc starts at $90. Additional discs are as low as $30. Please CALL/WRITE/FAX for more info or read our message in the Commercial For Sale echo. Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc. 650 Cooke Street, #3 P.O. Box 4402 Waterbury, CT 06704-0402 (203) 759-0574 voice (203) 759-0553 fax --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11419 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 9:27a Subj: *# Writable CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We now have the following writable CDs and hardware for sale. Ricoh 74 min (660 MB) CD-R discs $19.75 each (any quantity) Philips CD-ROM RECORDER and software $5,495 Ricoh CD-ROM RECORDER and software $3,895 Please CALL/WRITE/FAX for more info or read our message in the CD-ROM For Sale echo. Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc. 650 Cooke Street, #3 P.O. Box 4402 Waterbury, CT 06704-0402 (203) 759-0574 voice (203) 759-0553 fax --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11420 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 9:33a Subj: *# Mitsumi 2X CD $219 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mitsumi FX001D double-speed internal CD-ROM --- $219 CALL/WRITE/FAX for details or see our message in the Commercial For Sale echo. Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc. 650 Cooke Street, #3 P.O. Box 4402 Waterbury, CT 06704-0402 (203) 759-0574 voice (203) 759-0553 fax --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11421 To: GLENN SOUTHWARD Date: 01/07/94 10:18a Subj: Re: Making CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Glenn Southward to All <=- GS> I'm looking for someone who can take a hard drive full of clipart and GS> put it on a CD-ROM. Preforable someone in the San Diego area. We can transfer data to CD-ROM from IDE and SCSI HDs as well as almost all of the tape and removable media formats. Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc. 650 Cooke Street, #3 P.O. Box 4402 Waterbury, CT 06704-0402 (203) 759-0574 voice (203) 759-0553 fax ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11422 To: PETER CLEMENKO Date: 01/07/94 10:19a Subj: Re: CD-i Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Peter Clemenko to All <=- PC> Can Phillips CD-i CD-Roms be used with windows multimedia?? No, CD-I discs are only meant to be used in CD-I players. The Digital Audio tracks on CD-I READY discs can be accessed on an audio CD player (or CD-ROM drive w/audio capability). ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11423 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/07/94 10:19a Subj: Re: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kay Montes to All <=- KM> there, so someone must have the answer. Please, someone respond even KM> if it's just to say you don't know the answer or won't tell me, just so KM> I at least know that this msg. is getting out.<G> KM> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can KM> use it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive KM> S (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please KM> make sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously KM> this is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to KM> run. Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks. I've never seen this one before. What kind of CD-ROM? Controller card? ASPI or other type drivers? (If ASPI, is the ASPI for Windows driver installed)? I'm guessing that your on a network since your up to drive 'S'. Try disconnecting from the network, removing any RAM drive and, if appropriate, disconnect any non-essential hard drives. Then try accessing the CD. Let us know what happens. ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11424 To: BOB BREED Date: 01/07/94 10:20a Subj: Re: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Bob Breed to Leslie Rhorer <=- BB> someone take the TIFF's and put them on another CD, but why?? If BB> Software was available to set up those whoppers in a slide show, BB> I would like to see it, and that's my beef. I don't mind paying Magic Lantern from IncatSystems - we sell this for $44.95 on Photo CD Create slideshows of any or all images on a disc, in the order you specify or randomly shuffled. Slideshow can run on automatic timer or be prompted from the keyboard or mouse. Slideshow can be created, then saved to run later. This Windows software lets you view photo CD inages in any of the 5 resolutions, flexible display and conversion capability (up to 16M colors, export as TIFF, RIFF, PCX, BMP, EPS, or copy to clipboard). Rotate, flip, crop images. Requires 386 or better, VGA or better, DOS 3.3 or newer, Win 3.1, 4 MB RAM, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 CD player and related Photo-CD compatible driver (call Kodak for Photo CD compatibility info). BB> will start to fail after as few as 6 or 7 years -- something to BB> do with the reflective surface on the disk failing. (I don't know BB> all of the details, but it sure sounds like the search must Sounds like the CD-rot story again <yawn>. Photo-CDs and writable CDs should last 70 to 100 years in a normal office environment. The only "unusual" care required is that you keep them out of direct sunlight (i.e. store it in the jewel box or caddy). Continous exposure to UV light will cause the green dye to decompose. I never knew that gold lost its reflectivity <g>. Regards, Jeff 203-759-0574 ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS Number: 11425 To: ANTHONY ENGELMANN Date: 01/07/94 10:20a Subj: Re: RECORDABLE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Anthony Pontoriero <=- AP> Anyone know of anywhere to rent or lease a recordable cd AP> drive? I looked into that myself quite a while ago. I came up empty. The product is too specialized for any rental companies to want to bother with it. You might find someone to lease it to you over a long-term period (long enough to more than pay for the product), but you'd probably be better off buying it and financing it at 19.8%. On that note, we sell the Ricoh single speed system for $3,895 complete. The doublespeed Philips bundles start at $4,995 depending on the software package you require. Regards, Jeff 203-759-0574 ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Gateway to Hell (1:141/1130) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BAYANI CUSTODIO Number: 11426 To: BOB BREED Date: 01/07/94 9:44a Subj: Kodak Photocd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB>I would like to see it, and that's my beef. I don't mind paying BB>the cost to have them scanned, but to have them scanned, and BB>still be unusable seems odd. The Phillips CD player that is sold BB>to use this disk shows them full screen on a TV set, why can't we BB>get the same on a computer? KODAK ACCESS can display the image on PHOTO-CD in 5 different sizes on a VGA screen. I know cause I've tried it. Mind you on the last 2 sizes, LARGE and POSTER sizes, you only get to see part of the screen. I don't know of any other KODAK software that will translate the images to any other format since I only have ACCESS. However, I also purchased MATHEMATICA's ACCESS which is able to translate the images to almost any format I've heard of (except maybe MPEG but I haven't checked). BB> I also have another concern -- how long is the CD disk going BB> to last? When I first read about the disk, I thought "Oh boy, it BB> should last FOREVER! No magnetic field to collapse, no head wear BB> etc. -- gotta be THE answer to long-term storage for computers. There is no real answer to that question. It always depends on the CDROM manufacturer and the materials they are using. You are forgetting that the metals they are using aren't the best (Last I heard Aluminum) are likely to Oxidize. This is true for almost any metal unless they use something like gold to make the metal inserts. SO the longevity of the CDROM will greatly depend on how well sealed the media is between the pieces of plastic. However, plastic also breaks, cracks and melts. :) BTW I haven'e heard of a totally fail safe accetate film which can be used for archival purposes that will not deteroirate. Cibachrome comes close though but film stock wise? See yah later Bayani ___ X DeLuxe2 1.25 #703sa X VAGABOND'S DREAM in a VOID() --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Tech Talk Toll Wpg,MB (204)269-7373 HST/Dual (1:348/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BAYANI CUSTODIO Number: 11427 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/07/94 9:48a Subj: Re: LOOM CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SM> I can't help you, but maybe you can help me. I have the CD and I've SM> only been playing for a few days, but I would appreciate some help. All I SM> have accomplished is to get the stick and walk around a little, what am SM> I suppose to do, where should I go, how do I learn more drafts??? The drafts are reverse of the drafts you hear. For example, when you meet up with the owls, listen to all 4 notes and if you reverse them, it creates or turns on the light. The reverse of the vat will remove the color green etc. The notes that come from the egg when you play them opens the egg. If you play the open spell when on top of the hill will give you certain reactions. Don't try leaving the island until you have at least gained one extra note. See yah later Bayani ___ X DeLuxe2 1.25 #703sa X VAGABOND'S DREAM in a VOID() --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Tech Talk Toll Wpg,MB (204)269-7373 HST/Dual (1:348/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11428 To: ROBERT MARCUS Date: 01/03/94 5:56p Subj: Re: CD-ROM/Soundcard Question Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Robert Marcus wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ █▒▓Ladies and Gentlemen. I have on order an ATI soundcard and █▒▓accompanying CD-ROM drive. I was told that the ATI card is compatible █▒▓with Soundblaster. I ordered this in light that no Soundblaster 16 bit █▒▓ASP cards were available in my area. Plus the cost of the ATI and such █▒▓considerably less. However, Soundblaster can have an attachment █▒▓called the Waveblaster. Can the ATI card also have a similar upgrade? █▒▓Does anyone know anything about ATI as a brand, reliability, upgrading, █▒▓etc.? ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ The WaveBlaster is a Wavetable Recognition Card. It is only compatible with SB as far as I know... I'd say try a SOUNDWAVE-32. It's the same thing. (I think) --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ "Sex, ladies and gentlemen!" -- Crow T. Robot --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11429 To: JEFF VAN SYCKLE Date: 01/03/94 5:59p Subj: Re: Dracula unleashed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jeff Van Syckle wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▓▒█> I'm running a 386-25, with 4 meg, a NEC single speed CD, and a Pro ▓▒█> Audio Spectrum 16 sound board. I haven't had problems with any other ▓▒█> Multimedia-type CD's. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Hmmm..... Might be the Single Speed CD-ROM fowling it up... --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ MultiMedia. Sick of that word yet? --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11430 To: KEN KIRKLEY Date: 01/03/94 8:59p Subj: Re: Getting Out Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ken Kirkley wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▄▐▒Just checking to see if this confenece is turned on. Have not been ▄▐▒receving any messages for the last week. Please send me a message if ▄▐▒this gets to anyone. Thanks, Ken ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Saw it here..... --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ Just checking if you're busy... --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11431 To: JASON WAGNER Date: 01/03/94 9:06p Subj: Re: JourneyMan Project Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jason Wagner wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▒░▓ ▒░▓I have a 486DX2-66 with 8MB RAM and an STB 32-bit card. I will soon ▒░▓have a Mitsumi DoubleSpeed CD-ROM, and either a GUS or a SB (16ASP or ▒░▓Pro, I can't make up my mind here)... Should work wonderfully.... And BTW, buy the SB16ASP..... ▒░▓Now, about Journeyman... How is it? I got it two days ago, but since ▒░▓I don't yet have the CD-ROM I can't play it. I did, however, admit ▒░▓myself to the local hospital after suffering a major heart-attack after ▒░▓looking through the manual!!! Since when does this game turn my PC ▒░▓into a Silicon Graphics Personal Iris Indigo!?!? <G> Seriously, I keep ▒░▓reading "Requires Windows 3.1 or above in 640x480 VGA mode..." So if I ▒░▓run in 1024x768, will I have to change resolutaions everytime I want to ▒░▓run it?!? Or can I run it in 1024x768 full screen (or even not full ▒░▓screen, just as long as I don't have to change resolutions, restart ▒░▓windoze, etc, etc)? ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ RETURN THIS GAME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!! YOU HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF!!!! I am not kidding. You have just bought the easiest CD-ROM game on the market. I finished it in 14hours flat. And it useally takes me a couple of months to finish games, if I ever get the patients to play long enough. And no, you have to load a video driver that is 640X480 to get full screen. You WILL have to change the resoultion. I'd just say return the game and wait until something extreamly wonderful like MYST or THE LAWNMOWER MAN comes out. Just RETURN THE GAME WHILE YOU STILL CAN!! Sorry for the let down, Kyle --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ "Vogons!" snapped Ford. "We're under attack!" --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11432 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/04/94 7:18p Subj: Re: COMMERICIAL CD ROMS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Brice Fleckenstein wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▄▀▐I thought that was what held MOST current "nice" swimsuits together? ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ No. They are made of sub-atomic particles unknown to man. %*D ... Buttblotting Fluid - The blue stuff on diaper commercials. --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11433 To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/04/94 7:21p Subj: Re: FASTER CDROMS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Brice Fleckenstein wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▀▌▄ ▀▌▄It's a Pioneer, NOT a Panasonic. ▀▌▄ Sorry, I haven't seen the ad in a while. ▀▌▄ ▀▌▄Even the DRM-604X (the high performance highest COST one) is widely ▀▌▄available RETAIL for under $1400, and only LISTS for $1595 as I recall. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Hmm.. To bad I don't have that kinda money!!! --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ $665.95 - retail beast price --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11434 To: STEVE MANN Date: 01/04/94 7:23p Subj: Re: Trouble... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Steve Mann wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▌▒▌It is not the amount of free DOS base memory that is important but the ▌▒▌amount of free memory (and resourses) in Windows. If you create a ▌▒▌swap file for virtual memory your problem should be solved. VFW seems ▌▒▌to require a lot of memory. That's what happened. I forgot to load Video for Windows.... ▌▒▌I am also assuming this new CDROM echo link (Aust./US) is ▌▒▌bi-directional otherwise I'm speaking to myself. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Got it here.... --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ "Whatever happened to Fay Wray?" --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11435 To: HANK ANDERSON Date: 01/04/94 7:26p Subj: Re: Writable? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hank Anderson wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ █▀▓I heard that they are outragous in price, but where do you get the █▀▓CDs? Seems only logical that they would sell the CDs and the Drives!!! ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ The cheapest CD writer I have found is $3000 dollars. And you can buy CDs MANY places. I've seen them in mutliple magazines, and they cost about $30 bucks each. (I think) --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ 64 Can't wait for them 100Gb, 10ns drives! --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11436 To: TED THOMPSON Date: 01/04/94 7:34p Subj: Re: "video" games Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ted Thompson wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▌░▒My son has a Sega video system (no cd) and I was trying to find some ▌░▒games for my NEC CDR-74 that he might find fun. Are you basically ▌░▒saying that anything I might get him for the PC on CD will be second ▌░▒rate to the Sega video games? Can you suggest anything he might enjoy ▌░▒for the PC? He's ten but in all accellerated classes in school and ▌░▒seems to master the Sega games very quickly, too quickly I sometimes ▌░▒think. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Try asking another kid... I'm 13.... Hope this helps... Try some of these: Myst Dracula Unleashed (He won't finish this one in less than a month) The Journeyman Project (If you can, borrow it. I finished it in 14 hours flat, and I'm in 0 honors classes (But than again, I've been play games since I was 6)) Comanche CD Critical Path 7th guest (Naturally) 7th Guest 2 (When it comes out) And, the one I'm getting next: THE LAWNMOWER MAN It's coming out sometime in the next 1 or 2 weeks. Buy it if possible. I think he's a bit to young for Man Enough. :*D ... It's true, @FF, I'm God. Now, you were asking me about @S? --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11437 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/04/94 7:36p Subj: Cd-LIST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Just wondering, when is the CD-LIST updated? And if so, will all of us who sign up get it? --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ Evolution: God's way of issuing updates --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11438 To: PETE MCDONOUGH Date: 01/04/94 7:44p Subj: Re: New CD-ROM? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Pete McDonough wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ █▌▓Hi All! █▌▓What should I lOOk for in a new (first time) CD-ROM █▌▓for my computer? █▌▓I heard about a double (spin?) and a faster one coming out. █▌▓All tips appreciated! ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ I like my Mitsumi..... It a Double-speed... If you want one of the new NEC 3xi's, it around $450. I don't know if Quad-Speeds are out yet.... --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ "Bound up and wound up so tight" RUSH -Double Agent --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11439 To: DON RUSSELL Date: 01/05/94 9:23p Subj: Re: Double-speed problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Don Russell wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▒░█Just got a Mitsumi double-speed CD drive. In King's Quest VI, the ▒░█intro shows horizontal jitter about 2 times/sec. In Microsoft Home ▒░█Software demo, it sometimes takes several seconds to respond to a ▒░█mouse click. There are pauses between scenes. Are these problems due ▒░█to the software being written for a single-speed drive? Is anyone else ▒░█having similar experiences? ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ I have an Mitsumi FX001D, and the MicroSoft Homw demo works fine. I'll check on KQ6... ... "Rested and Fearless, Cheered by your nearness" RUSH -Double Agent --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11440 To: DANIEL HAGAN Date: 01/06/94 8:28p Subj: Re: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Daniel Hagan wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▄▒▄Can you tell me where you purchased your CD_ROM? I'm interested in ▄▒▄one of it can actually handle a Gravis Ultrasound card. I don't own ▄▒▄either but have heard that the Gravis is supposed to be good, but very ▄▒▄poorly supported (doesn't do OS/2 and can't work with 99% of the ▄▒▄CD_ROM disks out there). ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Bought it at best buy, but you can find it ANYWHERE at that price..... ... "..Stink foot, I ain't lyin', could you rinse it off do you suppose?" --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11441 To: SCOTT GRAHAM Date: 01/06/94 8:39p Subj: Re: Journeyman Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Scott Graham wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ░▐▀OK, ░▐▀I'll ask. How do you stop the missles from fireing in 2112? I ░▐▀can't seem to accomplish anything in the time zone. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ First, put on the Oxygen mask you got from the Mars Colony to avoid the Sleeping Gas. Go into the hall. You can't avoid the hit you take from the robot, but don't worry, you don't need THAT much for this level. Next, find the command center. It's the one with the big globe floating in the middle of it. I can't give you EXACT directions, cause I can;t remember them. To get in the door to the command center, activate the RETINAL SCAN BioChip when it tries to scan your eye to get in. Next, go into the room and sovle the puzzle where you deactiveate the silos. Next go into the room where all the computers and buttons and stuff are, which is about 3 steps out the door of the command center. Then turn to the window. The robot will come up and bang on the window outside. Then just activate the moniter in front of you, and activate the arm on the PROGRAMED button that comes up. This will crash the robot through the window. The grab the chips from the robot, a YOUR FINISHED WITH THE ZONE!!!!! If you need anything else just ask..... Tired of typing, Kyle --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ Alexander Graham Bell was a 'phony! --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11442 To: SHANE BLACKSTOCK Date: 01/06/94 9:06p Subj: Re: Kingsquest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Shane Blackstock wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ █▓█I just got a cd rom with kings quest vi with it. I'm stuck at the █▓█logic cliffs.can anyone give me a hint about those? ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ This is the part where you get to lookup stuff in the manual.... --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ 640K should be enough for anyone. -Bill Gates --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JANUSZ SUROWKA Number: 11443 To: MIKE KARINA@1:3604/55 Date: 01/07/94 11:10p Subj: Mad Dog McCree Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All@FN, MIKE KARINA@1:3604/55 said: MK> Can anybody help me, I just bought Mad Dog McCree (That game MK> where you play a MK> kinda movie). I'm using a Mitsumi, it has 340ms (or close MK> to) access speed, MK> 32k buffer etc. Im using a 386DX 40 w/128k cache and DOS MK> 6.2... Now my MK> problem is the animation is extremely jumpy, not just the MK> usual scenes where MK> the animation is, it just gets jumpy when I shoot at a guy. MK> It takes roughly MK> 3 secs for the guy to fall (frozen until then) and all the MK> sudden it will MK> 'zoom' extremely fast and he will fall down, then it returns MK> to normal until I MK> shoot the next guy. I don't know what to do, my MSCDEX MK> buffer is set to /m:32 MK> (32k buffer) I've tried many other buffer sizes and nothing MK> helps. Also the MK> sounds is very 'clicky' snaps and pops that continues in a MK> pattern (steady), MK> is that they way it was digitized, or just something with my MK> CD-ROM drive??? MK> I really would like some assistance, so PLEASE post me a MK> message if you have MK> ANY advice. It is greatly appreciated!!! If you don't get the game to work properly, i'll be glad to buy it from you... that is, if you want to sell it or upgrade you CD-ROM drive.... Besides the point, pertaining to your question, yes, as others said, Obviously your CD-ROM drive is too Damn slow (it is, of course, the minimum speed)... L8tr --- GEcho/386 1.01+ * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST16/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:142/212) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC VANEBERCK Number: 11444 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/04/94 9:17p Subj: CD ROM GUIDE FREE! Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hello Mike, Tuesday December 21 1993, Mike Shannon writes to All: MS> | Title: THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS Price: $29 | MS> PRICING: ALONE...$29 * W/ ANY PURCHASE...$9 * W/$100 PURCHASE...$0 We buy to you in december for a lot of money (between 1000 and 2000$). (Rene Toby buy to you) It-is possible to receive this CD ? MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 By air-plane or ship for foreing order (Europe ?) Because by ship it takes 6 month to receiv it. Eric --- Terminate 1.20+ * Origin: ARJ : The best archiver (Fidonet 2:291/712.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC VANEBERCK Number: 11445 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/03/94 10:35p Subj: CD ROM GUIDE FREE! Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hello Mike, Tuesday December 21 1993, Mike Shannon writes to All: MS> | Title: THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS Price: $29 | MS> PRICING: ALONE...$29 * W/ ANY PURCHASE...$9 * W/$100 PURCHASE...$0 We buy to you in december for a lot of money (between 1000 and 2000$). (Rene Toby buy to you) It-is possible to receive this CD ? MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * VISA * MC * AMEX * DISCOVER * SHIPPING: $4 to 5 By air-plane or ship for foreing order (Europe ?) Eric --- Terminate 1.20+ * Origin: ARJ : The best archiver (Fidonet 2:291/712.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC VANEBERCK Number: 11446 To: CARL REEK Date: 01/03/94 10:43p Subj: Mitsumi/Windows NT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Carl, Monday December 20 1993, Carl Reek writes to All: CR> Windows NT and can no longer use the Mitsumi. Does anyone know if CR> drivers have been programmed to run the Mitsumi with Windows NT? I see it here in Europe. I will look for the exact name. Eric --- Terminate 1.20+ * Origin: Terminate registration site (Fidonet 2:291/712.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC VANEBERCK Number: 11447 To: DAVID NAVARRO Date: 01/03/94 10:52p Subj: CD cache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello David, Sunday December 19 1993, David Navarro writes to All: DN> Hello, I have a sony CDU 31A CD-ROM, and some one tell me that DN> there's a soft cache for speed it. I try with the ms-dos 6.2 smartdrv DN> and the pctools 8 pc-cache. Some one knows another better? Try Norton Speed Cache (not the cache in Norton Utilities 7.x) DN> Another question is for the video files included in some cd soft, DN> I have a 386-Dx 40 Mhz with 5Mb, there's something for make it faster? A local Bus with a ATI Ultra Pro LB Eric --- Terminate 1.20+ * Origin: Looking for Pascal fan (Fidonet 2:291/712.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AGOSTINO GAGLIO Number: 11448 To: TONY COVIELLO Date: 01/03/94 11:46p Subj: animals cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hiya, Your video card must support 256 colors (minimum to run the animals proggie). Its got nothing to do with your monitor,...your monitors can normally display infinite numbers of colors... Your video card and video driver in windows must be set for 256 colors (Min).. and that should work OK for you. Cheers! Agostino --- FMail 0.94 * Origin: Compu-Mania BBS, Klerksdorp, RSA, v32bis (5:7105/11) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEREK STUTSMAN Number: 11449 To: ANDREAS HOFFMANN Date: 01/07/94 6:30p Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AH>Does anybody knows a BBS in Europe with this Fix (cause Calling to AH>USA is too expensive) It's very small. You can download it on your first call, and the whole process should take you less than 3 minutes. Or, what the hell, netmail me your address and I will send you a floppy. Derek Stutsman * Wave Rider 1.02 Beta # 153 * ... Of course I know what I'm doing! Now gimme that magnet. --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: Code 3 BBS *Lewisville,TX* 214-221-7139/436-8753 (1:124/6106) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN BURNS Number: 11450 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 10:22a Subj: REAL TIME VIDEO ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have been trying to get an answer to a question. With a 486dx33 what is the minimum speed CD ROM drive I need to have in order to get real time video. For example, I have seen Cinemania 94 run on a double speed and the video was still choppy. Is a tripple speed fast enough? Will I need to wait for 4x speed? Also, some have suggested that all that is needed is good CD caching and I should be able to get real time video with a double speed. Dazed and confused in Pacific Beach :) Stephen Burns --- WM v3.10/91-0096 * Origin: Pacific Rim Information Wildcat! San Diego, CA (1:202/711) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF NEWMAN Number: 11451 To: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Date: 01/07/94 11:32p Subj: Re: CD REVIEW MAGZINE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BF> >Is Wayne Green back? WS> Well, I remember 'CD Review' back in the old days when Wayne first WS> started it, when it was called 'Digital Audio'. It was a really neat WS> rag, and it seemed that Mr. Green had his hands in every piece of the ...... WS> Green didn't publish it anymore! Wayne did have huge ads in the back of WS> the issues, selling CD's with unknown artists, but he didn't seem to WS> have anything to do with it otherwise. When I saw your message about WS> 'CD Review' getting into CD-ROM, I thought, "Oh boy, that Wayne Green WS> has found a new toy to push on his fans.". Anyway, is he really back? William, Wayne got throw out by the accountants who did not care for his style. He now runs a magazine called the Secret Guide to Music. It deals with CDs, approx half of which are independent unknowns, but he is accepting and publishing reader feedback. I have a Media Vision Fusion16 sound card that I want to keep, connected via a proprietary IDE connector to a Sony 31-02a CDRom Drive that I want to get rid of. What CD ROM drives will connect to this Sound Card? ... A Sheep doesn't fly so Much as Plummet! - Monty Python -Jeff NOPCCCC --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: Jeff's EZPoint (1:396/17.17) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARKUS ROHNER Number: 11452 To: DON HENSON Date: 01/07/94 7:05p Subj: Shareware cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Yes, look at the Monster Disk selection. It's a super collection Where can I get it and how much does it costs? Kind regards from Switzerland Markus --- * Origin: RONI's BBS * Busslingen * +41-56-961472 * (2:301/511) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11453 To: SCOTT DAVIS Date: 01/06/94 1:11a Subj: Re^2: WINDOWS AND PC'S CR*P Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Scott Davis@1:112/2701 meinte am 04.01.94 zum Thema "RE: WINDOWS AND PC'S CR*P": SD>CS> Strange, I run Windows on a Stacker 3.1 Drive and before that on SD>CS> Stacker 3.0 for almost 2 years and had _never_ any problems what-so- SD>CS> ever. Stacker works fine with _all_ Windows Apllications ! SD> SD>CS> You probably mean Double Space which comes with DOS6.0 SD> SD>To be specific, you shouldn't ever have the Swap file on a stacked drive.. SD>Windows itself is fine but the swapfile can have problems.. this is in the SD>windows readme files I believe.. that of course is true - I thought you meant Windows and Stacker in genereal would course problems - everything cler ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11454 To: ALLE Date: 01/06/94 1:13a Subj: I can't believe it ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hallo Leute ! I wanted to look up Jennifer Grey in the Cinemania, and what did I found - nothing ! Is Info on her in the Paramount Movie Select ? Can someone check it out, please ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KIRK BAXTER Number: 11455 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/06/94 6:21p Subj: Re: World Atlas Programs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Global Explorer is (as you surmised) not as detailed but > "prettier", with more topographical background detailing in > it. An _excellent_ disc, and infinitely better than the > Software Toolworks US and World Atlas disc. Gordon, Does Global Explorer give any city detail on major cities? Just how detailed are maps D, say of European countries -- how big do the cities have to be to show on the maps? I guess one measure of the detail of their disk is how much data is on the CD. Have they filled a CD with only 200 megs? With all the trips I make, such a disk would be real great to have, but I've grown cautious of disks which I have to buy sight-unseen. It's an easy way to throw $90 away, so any other comments you'd have would be most appreciated. --- RBBSMail v18.1 * Origin: The OASIS RBBS (1:280/355.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN MCCOMAS Number: 11456 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 8:19p Subj: Parallel Port CD ROMS ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anybody tell me about parallel port portable CD ROM drives? Brands: Models: Suppliers: Moolah: Why I shouldn't get one... <g> Thanks in advance for the info! From: john.mccomas@colossus.cld9.com Olathe Kansas, USA --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff050/b] * Origin: COLOSSUS ]II[ Sys. 10gig, 12 lines, 913-897-6667 (1:280/35) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11457 To: DICK CRAVENS Date: 01/07/94 2:46a Subj: Re: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> The main point of a GUI is that it's easier to recognize than it is to DC> remember, FOR A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE. That is the entire point. It *ISN'T* for *ANYONE*. It requires a huge bandwidth of the visual cortex and the prefrontal lobes to recognize an icon of any sort. Of course, those of us who are properly trained in analytical thinking find it much easier to build a command line, and those of us who can actually read don't have any problem figuring out what the terms PRINT, LIST, HELP, COPY, FORMAT, PAUSE and indeed 75% or better of all DOS command line verbs do without a manual, and DOS has a particularly lousy command line interface. You seem to be missing the point yet again, however. Icons and point-and-shoot are *NOT* functions of the GUI. They can be much more effectively implemented in a text shell. The GUI is prettier, and that is all. You keep ignoring, again and again, that the GUI does not provide any service that a text shell or CLI cannot. If Icons are easier for someone, fine, give them icons, but making them GUI icons just wastes bandwidth. If point-and-shoot is easier, fine give them point and shoot, but GUI point-and-shoot just wastes bandwidth. Yes, it is easier to recognize a displayed operation AT FIRST, than it is to remember a command, but that is not at issue. Good CLI's all have menus of some sort that will optionally give the user a list of commands. The GUI has much more limited menus than even the poorest CLI's or text shells in general. Go to a 4DOS command line and press F1. That has got to be the best on line help/documentation I have ever seen, and it is a simple key press away, and has better topical links than in any GUI. (Hypertext is a great idea, BTW.) Or fire up Generic CADD and look at the menu system there. What's even better, if you don't like the built in menus, it is trivial to write your own, organizing the interface to your own tastes. DC> Not everyone has the benefit of a DC> degree or three in Computer Science, or equivalent professional DC> experience. No one is born with the knowledge to do any sophisticated task, including using a spoon. We all had to learn, and implementing a beginner's teaching tool as a target system for end result systems is just foolish. While we are on the subject, however, no one ever taught me how to use a computer. I simply sat down with a reference manual for APL and BASIC on a paper terminal tied to a mainframe. Ten minutes later, I was writing programs. Crude ones, of course, but programs nonetheless. After a couple of weeks learning to master APL and BASIC, I ran into so many problems that could not readily be handled in an efficient fashion that I got an assembly manual and taught myself assembly. Neither computer languages nor computers are difficult: people merely convince themselves that they are. Now, I am of somewhat more than average intelligence, but I am not a genius, by a long shot. If I can learn three computer languages by myself from scratch in the space of just over a month, with no help systems and no tutorials, then so can anyone else, in just a bit longer. It took me five hours to master the DOS command line, and when I teach new students to use the command line, I give them a twenty minute lecture, and set them loose with 4DOS and the F1 key. None of them, have any real problems. Within a week, I can usually set them loose to practice on their own. DC> If the computing market is to grow, the machines must become less DC> intimidating. Crap. Machines never were intimidating from the start. Myths like that are half the problem. If you tell someone something enough times, they begin to believe it, whether it is true or not. DC> Some hold the opinion this is a healthy development in the DC> industry, and holds great benefit for computing professionals, and for DC> the average user. Many held the exact same opinion about the Edsel. DC> The genetically and intellectually superior are free to compute in other DC> ways, of course. The intellectually "inferior" are the ones who need the CLI more than anyone. If anyone needs practice in analytical thinking and a break from rote memorization, it is those whose mental abilities are less acute than some of their more advanced colleagues. Nothing in the world will enhance a person's ability to think on their feet better than working through a few good command line arguments on a daily basis. You suggest that the brain should be allowed to atrophy just because using it is less than pleasant. That sort of thinking is not far short of criminal: the unwashed masses are not as stupid as you seem to think. Oh, and BTW, I occasionally deal with mentally retarded individuals, and I have never had any problem teaching them photography, auto mechanics, basic electronics trouble shooting, or computer literacy. As you might imagine, I *DON'T* use a GUI to instruct them. Oh, and I find your suggestion that there is such a thing as a genetically superior or inferior human to be most insulting, as I imagine do any of those out there who might be classed by you as "inferior". LR> What the hell do I care what the rest of the world thinks, LR> works, or learns? If you truly claim to be concerned about the needs LR> of every other user in the world, in exclusion of your own needs, LR> then you are surely a hypocrite. DC> No, it doesn't make me a hypocrite, it makes me a professional in the DC> computing industry. Unless you are trying to sell computers, what the great masses do should not be your concern. The users who *ARE* your concern should be able to expect to be treated as intellectual equals who will one day have a thorough understanding of the computer they are using. Actually, they should have a fairly thorough basic understanding before they ever are allowed to turn the machine on. However, your assumption that they can never possibly have that understanding, and that they need to have the software equivalent of training wheels forever attached to their systems, and not even be TOLD the actual truth of just what the computer can do is also a tacit insult. American industry, however, treats its workers as brainless automatons who shouldn't be told what they don't need to know. I'll give you a concrete example from another area: machine works. American machine manufacturers hire minimally skilled workers to handle all the assembly line jobs, and then teach them only the rote mechanics of the single task that worker will perform. This is done in the name of the same efficiency that causes managers to disdain systems with so called "steep learning curves". The result? American manufacturing is in the toilet. Compare that with Germany. German "Middenstein" companies, although individually comparatively small, manufacture almost half the world's medium sized industrial equipment, and German equipment is highly prized and highly priced. The users are more than happy to pay that price, because the equipment is without peer. When a German machine firm hires new employees, they hire unskilled workers and then train them extensively. They spend a YEAR AND A HALF, on the payroll, without making a single product that goes out the door. The first six months the worker does nothing whatsoever but hand file pieces of metal. Do they learn how to make ovens, microscopes, or lathes? No. Do they know the details of their job when they are done? No. What they do know is how to handle metal, and how metal reacts under different situations. Then and only then are they introduced to the particulars of their job. That introduction is all but superfluous, however, because the worker knows how to work metal. Making a printing press is trivial, if one knows all about handling metal. DC> It's my JOB to take care of other computer users, DC> and help them learn how to use their hardware and software for their own DC> purposes, not dictate to them how they MUST use their machines. It should be your job to teach them how to use hardware and software in general. Actually, it should be your job to help them with any problems they have teaching themselves. Teach them how to use Word Perfect, and all they will know how to do is use Word Perfect, the GUI and CUA notwithstanding. Teach them how computers work, and you will never have to teach them how to use Word Perfect. LR> DC> back this up. DC> I don't have to. You are responding to yourself. See the "DC>" up there? That means that you are the one who said it. DC> You do the research. It's there if you have the cajones DC> to read it. Call Apple or Microsoft. Apple will refer you to J.D. Power >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued in next message << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11458 To: DICK CRAVENS Date: 01/07/94 2:46a Subj: Re: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued from previous message << DC> & Associates. I've read some of P&A's reports, thank you. They focus entirely on the wrong aspects. I could not care less how long it takes a user to become familiar with the computer. All I care is that he be as efficient as humanly possible once he becomes an expert. I don't let the people who work for me do any task for the real world until they ARE experts. IF that takes ten minutes or ten months, so be it. DC> We keep coming back to the concept that how Leslie Rhorer computes is DC> THE WAY. You had better believe it. Perhaps you are in the habit of having people tell you how you can do your work or how your tools are organized, but I am not. Microsoft, Apple, et al have absolutely no idea of how I work or what I do, and their half-hearted guess is so dismally off base that it is laughable. There is only one proper way to do computing, and that is the way that the individual user is most comfortable, after long experience. The entire point of the GUI is to prevent that. DC> Puuuuuulllleeassse. See the J.D. Power report on user training. I've seen it, and it is a pile of crap. It assumes that I (as a manager) should be concerned with how long it takes my workers to start using various applications. I couldn't care less. The time they spend learning to use a computer is trivial compared with the resources at my beck and call if they can properly handle a computer. I don't want people who can use an application, I want people who can use a computer, no matter what the application, or no matter what the computer, for that matter. LR> DC> I didn't say multitasking is tied to the interface; I'm well LR> DC> aware of the history of operating systems. DC> I'm discussing the benefits of products that include both, Leslie. You really should pay attention. You are responding to yourself again. Perhaps if you had a better handle on the subject, you wouldn't argue with yourself? DC> I'm talking about your *attitude* towards other users, not your DC> credentials. My attitude is that there is nothing that my users cannot do or cannot handle. What is yours? DC> Did you test any of the systems you mentioned in the scenario I DC> described before announcing them equal in capabilities? Well, your description was fairly cryptic, so I cannot say for certain that I have done real world testing of precisely such a system, but indeed I have tested many similar systems under such softwares, if I understand your system. I am a telecommunications specialist, and I handle various telemetry and wide area systems all the time. Off the shelf rarely does it: I usually have to either write or buy custom software. But then, rather than square pegs in round holes, I have a system that works seamlessly and optimally. I don't care how long it takes or how much it costs, I want it done *RIGHT*. My boss agrees with me, and in fact that is why customers are flocking to our service in droves, abandoning our famous, and much larger, competition. My boss' supervisor also agrees. He describes it in a single word: perfect. We do not accept or do any work that is not absolutely perfect. The payoff? We exceeded our capital expenditures budget by a factor of almost two, but revenues are more than four times the budgeted amount. Excellence pays off, and it starts with the guy at the bottom of the ladder, not at the top. DC> One of the basic tenets of our technician training is to never make DC> recommendations based upon assumptions. Why do you keep jumping to DC> conclusions about my needs or knowledge? The conclusions I reached, if any, were tentative at best. Give me more detail and I can give more detailed conclusions. Les When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11459 To: DICK CRAVENS Date: 01/07/94 4:56a Subj: Re: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> You have yet to present a single argument for the GUI. DC> I've presented several, none of which you will admit have any merit, No, you haven't. What you have presented are several arguments in favor of a common user interface, point-and-shoot, and menus and/or icons. Although they do have some merit, none of these are arguments for a GUI. In fact, this is entirely typical of arguments for a GUI. Continually, people say, oh, but this GUI can do xxxx, when xxxx is *MUCH* faster, easier, and more flexible under a text shell or CLI. DC> even though many hundreds of thousands of our customers have decided it DC> is better for THEM. The fact that those users are completely unaware that better systems can be implemented that will do the very same things is no reason to force a vastly inferior interface upon those of us who ARE aware of how flexible a good system can be, and how slow and plodding a GUI is. DC> That's not to mention several hundred other GUI DC> software vendors. That's the most real argument for the GUI, that the DC> market has accepted it and now demands it. Didn't your mother ever tell you that just because everybody is jumping off a bridge is no reason for you to go jump off a bridge? DC> I respect the customer's decisions, even if I disagree with them DC> technically. If you are not a salesman, then no one's purchasing decisions are a concern to you. DC> If you and your company or agency are in the position to ignore market DC> issues, then enjoy. Of course we are not, but we are not selling computers. We are selling a service, and the proliferation of the GUI is starting to severely hamper our ability to handle that service in a timely fashion. GUI software is useless and time wasting, but hardly anything but GUI software is being written these days for new releases. If companies would release both GUI and full screen versions of their software, then I would not care in the least. DC> But please don't try to tell the rest of us our DC> jobs, or what "computing" really is. I am in no way attempting to do the former, although there are many jobs that are handled improperly in corporate America, especially at the executive level. As far as the latter, computing *IS* a large part of my business, and I am required to know it from the resistor on up, so I do have some authority to say what computing is. DC> No one person decides that anymore. Horse crap. Obviously Bill Gates has done just that for you, or else you would be using a custom interface, not Windoze. That is fine, for you (except that you are deliberately supporting one of the worst thieves on the planet), but it affects *MY* work, and you really have no right to do that. Les When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11460 To: RICK PEDLEY Date: 01/07/94 5:24a Subj: Re: Lantastic & cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> Several things. In the first place, I would say that LR> qualitatively, it was much faster and more efficient than the LR> sharing services offered in 4.x. RP> Thanks for the detailed information, I'll track it down and try it out. You're welcome. I think you will be pleased. Note that the shareware version is only single user, while the registered version can support up to 32 users. Les When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 11461 To: MIKE BUTSCH Date: 01/07/94 8:46p Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > Hello all together, > somebody here asked about polie quest IV. The release date for > the CD-ROM version we have at Butsch Informatik Inc. is 15th of > January. Huh? You have addressed the wrong person I believe. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: KFS Programming -HQ- ...Mail Only... (1:170/359) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 11462 To: DAVID SILVER Date: 01/08/94 9:57a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No David Silver wrote in a message to Terry Blount: DS> I used the PCBoard util to make use of the filelistings with DS> a CDROM door and it worked very well. Check file area #2... I think the Business listings were appended to the BBS listing when that utility ran. DS> Do you have any plans DS> on making these free standing utils? I'm not sure what you mean by "free standing?" DS> When is your next planned release? It depends on how long it takes me to collect 650 + high quality files. That is the difficult part now that I've written about 20 utilities to help me efficiently organize the data. DS> My users have been very impressed - and I DS> have 6 CDs online here... Thanks... --- timEd-A10c * Origin: Center of the Cosmos 205-824-2611 (1:3625/441) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JESSE SCHMELZER Number: 11463 To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/05/94 6:57p Subj: Re: 6 DISK CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In a message on <02-Jan-94 21:00:44> Doug Carpenter (1:362/119) wrote: DC> We sell the 600A for $689 cash price bare of $709 for credit cards DC> plus shipping.....615-339-0235 if interested. DC> --- Maximus 2.01wb DC> * Origin: MAXspeed/ISDN BBS * 3775 cps..and accelerating!! DC> (1:362/119) What about the 1804X how much for it when it come out's in Feb?? Jesse --- * Origin: Special Forces -- A3000T/25/8.0 Gig's HST DS 21.8/Fax (1:2601/516) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HUFF Number: 11464 To: WALTER ANTHONY Date: 01/07/94 6:35p Subj: Re: Pre-school suggestions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WA> Gary you are obviously well versed in this subject but may have confus WA> issue a little. AC stands for alternating current which in 115volt AC WA> homes is a sine wave when viewed as voltage. However all sine waves a WA> alternating current, many audio systems output to the speakers by mod WA> a DC (direct current) carrier voltage. If the carrier voltage is 15 v WA> and the modulated signal (audio) is plus or minus 5 volts then the vol WA> never falls below zero and the current never reverses direction. So y WA> never have alternating current just varying intensities of direct curr When I made my post, I deliberately intended it to cause the reader to stop and consider exactly what audio is, and to not think of alternating current as being neatly chopped up into crisp little divisions, i.e., 60 cycle house current is AC, but nothing else. The word "current" does not necessarily have to refer to electrons flowing through a wire, and that was my point. Current can also be used to describe energy (electrons or otherwise) flowing through any media. If one goes back to the basic definition of "audio," it's obvious that it has to be alternating in a range of approximately 15 to 15,000 cycles. (Of course, cats, dogs and bats would have a slightly different definition of "audio".) But if the energy (current) is not alternating - no matter whether if it's flowing through air, wire, or a light beam (lazer, for example) - then it's not going to be perceived by the human ear as audio. The principle you describe, where a DC voltage can be varied between one positive voltage and another positive voltage, never falling to negative, would still result in an alternating current, and it would resemble a sine wave. In fact, you are more closely describing the principle behind a sub-carrier. Nevertheless, the varying voltage does so at a "sine wave" rate, i.e., a 400 cycle tone transmitted in this manner might result in, say, a variation between 5 volts positive and 15 volts positive, alternating back and forth exactly 400 times per second. If you looked at the resulting pattern on an oscilloscope, it would still look like a sine wave. It just wouldn't have a minus DC component. And, of course, once that signal was applied to a speaker, it would result in a 400 cycle tone that would, indeed, be a sine wave current - an "alternating current" - modulating air molecules at 400 cycles per second in a sine wave pattern. Thus, my original statement would stand: audio is, indeed, an alternating current (or alternating energy, if you prefer). If it were not alternating, but were to remain steady, then it could not be audio because it would result in an output signal of 0 cycles... detectable, perhaps, with a DC voltmeter, but not with the human ear, which doesn't go that low. To be perceived as audio, the "current" must vary at least 15 times per second up to 15,000 times per second. And that's alternating current... it's just in a different form than we normally think of, but still alternating current. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Capitol City BBS (909)931-0533 HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11465 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 2:55a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11466 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 2:55a Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Great for BBS usage, buy 8 drives and get an instant 5.44 Gigs! Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES SUMMERS Number: 11467 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/08/94 12:00a Subj: LOOM CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Shane- Well, actually the game seems to be a bit funny because to me the first part of the game was the most puzzling! I know you can do the draft DYEING in the village area. Where the tents are. See, the main key is to double click on stuff and ussually it will play a sound, or draft. The object that played the draft will be used later in the game. See, if you been to the sky place where the grave is you can select the sky, when selectedm in the right place(g), use the open spell that came in the Book Of Patters with the CD. ECED. Write back if you need any other tips, I will be gals to help. James Summers --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: London * Orlando FL * 407-895-1335 * 24kbps! (1:363/69) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES SUMMERS Number: 11468 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/08/94 12:05a Subj: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chris- Mabye if your going to say bad thing in you tagline you should write them in deutsch. :) James Summers --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: London * Orlando FL * 407-895-1335 * 24kbps! (1:363/69) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALAN HUMAN Number: 11469 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/07/94 2:03p Subj: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SM>Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas SM>present, and when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color SM>monitor", I know I have one, but obviously my computer disagrees, SM>how can I get it to agree???? Shane SM>___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 Go into the MAIN group and double-tap the windows setup icon, your system is probably set to VGA, choose Options...Change System Settings...then Display -- Use the arrow and find a display with 256 colors...depending upon the type of vga/svga card you have. Choose one then it'll say one of two things...(1) driver is already on system-in which case push the current button and then restart windows, or (2) you'll have to put in the driver through you windrvrs disk. Hope that helps. Later. SM>--- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] SM> * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 Alan Human @ 1:3659/2 * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY * LAKOTA v1.1 --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: Outhouse BBS, Hinesville, Ga. (912)368-9626 (1:3659/2) (1:3659/0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTIAN BOURGUIGNON Number: 11470 To: ALEX BAIN Date: 01/08/94 5:56p Subj: NEC 3XI/SB16SCSI-2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I just got my NEC 3xi installed with the SB16SCSI-2 interface... I called the company beforehand and asked if this drive would work with the SB16 SCSI... They replied as long as it is SCSI-2 compliant no problem and when I got it today, the installation was a snap and works great!!! Thanks for your reply.. Chris --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: DomTech OS/2 BBS, Aylmer PQ (819)682-5400 HST/DS (1:243/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BRADEN Number: 11471 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/07/94 9:35p Subj: StarVector Software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have purchased several CDROM from starvector. The service is excellent and the prices are great. I would have no hesitation in recommending the company. I just today received Cinemania94 from them about 10 days after ordering. The length of time is a reflection of Canada Post not of Starvector. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Challenged-I For disabled & others. (613)547-2479 (1:249/104) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BRADEN Number: 11472 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 1:57p Subj: cdrom dealer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No In December an ad appeared from a dealer in CDROM's , with an address in London, Ontario. I seem to have misplaced the exact address and I would appreciate it if someone could provide it for me. Thanks in Advance ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Challenged-I For disabled & others. (613)547-2479 (1:249/104) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SAM BECKWITH Number: 11473 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 11:20p 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. 01/07/94 BBS: 214-259-4188 Local : 214-254-0331 Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1994 (Windows-OEM)...... $65.00 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia 6.0 1994 (MPC/Windows).... $37.00 Just Grandma and Me (Windows-OEM).......................... $27.00 Night Owl Windows.......................................... $26.00 ProPhone National Edition 4th Quarter 1993 (7 disc set).... $77.00 San Diego Zoo Presents...The Animals (MPC Windows)......... $16.00 Seventh Guest (OEM)........................................ $35.00 Star Wars Chess (OEM)...................................... $19.00 Call me for a complete price list. Thanks, Sam ■ CmpQwk #UNREG■ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Briefcase BBS 214-753-4069 v.32bis (1:124/4222) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT HOLMES Number: 11474 To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/08/94 12:04p Subj: Return to zork Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TS>Hi there. TS>I have just received my copy of Return to Zork and I have found out TS>how much money is wasted on the useless packaging that you usually TS>get with CD ROMS. I paid $64.95 for my copy of RTZ and it came in a TS>standard CD case with a 30 page book,whereas if you buy the fully TS>boxed version (which probably comes with a glow-in-the-dark TS>full-sized map of The Underground Empire :) you will pay about TS>$85.That's about $20 of wasted money !! Where did you buy it for that price? I got the fully boxed set that included the CD in a standard CD case, a 75 page Encyclopedia Frobozzica and a 50 page Return to Zork "The Hint Book" (sorry no glow in the dark map). I got this at CompUSA for $39. Scott H. === * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY * KMail 3.00k Knight Moves --- TosScan 1.00 * Origin: Knight Moves BBS - Rochester,NY *USA* (1:2613/313) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 11475 To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 01/07/94 11:14p Subj: Big Sky Special Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Jim Lambert to Jerry Thomson dated 01-02-94 *** > JT>Could you netmail me your catalog file at 1:2202/5.. > > I don't have netmail capabilities here, but I'd be glad to mail you > one. Yes, please mail me a catalog. Also, if you have it, could you send me the list of files on some of the more popular BBS ready disks? Jerry Thomson 4973 Northlawn Sterling Heights, MI 48310 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DANIEL STROM Number: 11476 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/07/94 2:56a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR> For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... JR> If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. Yes, please send me your new catalog! My address: Daniel Strom S:T Persgatan 73, 2trp S-602 33 Norrkoping Sweden HA DET! --- TerminateMail * Origin: DLS - Point (2:201/402.6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICKARD OLSSON Number: 11477 To: FANIE VILJOEN Date: 01/08/94 11:38a Subj: Re: JAGUAR/3DO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FV> I am doing a feasability study on the Jaguar and 3DO as multiMedia FV> platforms, and I need the following information... FV> Who can I contact for more information on Development kits, or authorin FV> kits. For starters, get in touch with your local Commodore and ask about the Commodore Amiga CD32. The Amiga platform has virtually defined the multimedia concept since 1985 and to leave it out in a feasability study for multimedia platforms and include the Jaguar that does not even have a CD-ROM drive yet is really shortsighted. The CD32 and other Amigas are being used in thousands of different multimedia/koisk/presentation applications worldwide right now. If you for some reason can't find/contact the local Commodore branch, try Commodore Business Machines Inc. 1200 Wilson Drive West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: 215-431-9328 --- MHArexx 0.89.02 * Origin: Pixel BBS, 063-122020. There can be only one. (2:205/425.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TERRY JACKSON Number: 11478 To: TONY WILLIAMS Date: 01/01/94 12:22a Subj: Freeing up space Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 12-27-93 Tony Williams wrote to All... TW> Does anyone know of anyway that I can access more upper TW> memory to load some other files so that I have more room in TW> conventional? My cd-rom that I just installed is running TW> its driver in upper memory putting other drivers and other TW> files running in conventional. This causes me to have TW> limited capacity for running programs requiring 512k or TW> more of convetional memory. Any ideas? TW> Thanx Well,I'm using Dos6, how bout you? I went into MSD and used the memory browser.It shows all your upper memory blocks, with the hex addresses running vertically on the side. It uses abbreviations to let you know whether the block is used (U) or free (F).On my setup there were also blocks shown with dots (.)The legend said "possibly free".I used the "I" statement (to include this region) on the EMM386 line. I gained 32K in upper memory with no problems. Memmaker did not include this area automatically.Best of luck. Terry ___ * OFFLINE 1.56 * I'm sure it's clearly explained in the Zmodem DOC's. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Wally World Amusement Center (1:226/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 11479 To: ALL Date: 01/02/94 11:07a Subj: File Counts on Netware Shareware CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Here are file counts for EMS Prof. Shareware's Dec'93 Netware Shareware CDROM. Lists for $59.50. Voice:+1(301)924-3594. Fax:+1(301)963-2708 *** Types of PD/SW Files in the Current NWUTIL Directory *** 12/05/93 3270 10 Apple 4 AS400 3 Backup 9 Batch 3 BBS 1 Bindery 19 Boot 2 Btrieve 34 Btrieve Unixware 1 Bug Fix 92 Bug Fix-Drives 10 Bug Fix-NW3.11 OS 2 Capture 2 CD-Rom 1 Certified Training 3 Chat 12 Client 17 Communication 6 Compaq 5 Compsurf 3 Database 2 Demo 3 Diagnostic 35 Distr. Processing 1 Documentation 52 DOS 4 Driver 88 Fax Servers 1 File 23 File Console 2 General 7 Goof-Off 7 Groupware 5 Hard Disks Server 1 Help 1 IMSP 11 Install 9 IP 7 LANalyzer 1 Login 34 Logout 9 Mail 37 Management 19 Map 14 Memory 5 Menu 20 Messaging 4 Mirror 1 Misc. 33 MS Windows 3 NACS 4 NetView Support 8 NetWare 2.0a 5 NetWare 4.0 13 NetWare MHS 17 NetWare Name Svcs. 1 NetWare SAA 11 NetWare Simulation 2 NetWare SQL 5 Network Schedule 2 News Display 2 NLM 12 Novell 3.11 NLM 4 Novell SFT 1 NSM 7 NWlite 12 OS/2 15 Print 65 Print Servers 2 Programming 52 Remote 7 Security 19 Server Time 1 Shell 15 Software Metering 2 Supervisor 47 Syscon 1 System Monitoring 9 Talk 6 Trustee 2 Tutor 7 Unix 2 Unixware 5 Upgrade 4 Usage 35 User 18 User Management 6 Virus 19 VLM 1 Vrepair 7 Windows 20 Windows NT 2 Total Files in Library: 1153 --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER COLLINS Number: 11480 To: DON RIEB Date: 01/08/94 10:33a Subj: Re: SCSI CDROM Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DR>On 01 Jan 94 10:40:00, Roger Collins said the following to All... DR> Regarding: SCSI CDROM Wanted DR>RC> Looking for a good price on either an external or internal SCSI DR>RC> CDROM. Must be at least a double spin, prefer something by Texel, DR>RC> Toshiba, NEC, or Chinon. Must be 300ms or less access, 350KB or DR>RC> greater transfer rate. Internal would be fine, external would be DR>RC> good too! Really looking for something on the Windows NT or OS DR>RC> 2.1 approved list. Will be attaching to an Adaptec 1542CF DR>RC> controller. Leave message and phone number with quote. New or DR>used fine. Thanks. DR>ULTRA Internal Dual-Speed CDROM Drive DR>$249 Thanks for the reply. I've never heard of this manufacturer before. Is it someone's OEM? Who is ULTRA? * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v3.10/92-0004 * Origin: The Computer Room-Pickerington, Oh (614)861-8377 (1:226/110) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE ELLISON Number: 11481 To: DON RIEB Date: 01/08/94 7:56p Subj: Re: Virus Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Don, -> Do you know if there is a virus scanner that will scan the memory whe -> sysem is not active? Just had a thought that it would be good if you -> like being bothered with TSR virus protectoin programs that interupt -> you are writing to a file. Yup, try Thunderbyte Anti-virus. Its tsr's are -extrememly- effective against most viruses. Very few false alarms occour either... C-YA! Dave --- WM v3.10/93-0887 * Origin: The Infinite MACHINE! (214)416-4822 * H16/V32B * (1:124/8020) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ED DUCHEK Number: 11482 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 7:05p Subj: Aldus PhotoStyler for win 2.0 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have Aldus PhotoStyler for windows version 2.0.... the latest... on CD Rom. Its complete, never registered. $150 takes this great program! + P&H Ed Duchek (210)650-8069 --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: ----> From The Back Door at 1:387/635.1 <---- (1:387/635.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEROEN SNIJDERS Number: 11483 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/06/94 2:17p Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> On 25 Dec 93 06:29 wrote Joe Rinehart to All <=- Hi Joe, JR> *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* JR> For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... JR> If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. JR> We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. JR> CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) JR> Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org JR> FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 JR> Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours JR> P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 JR> Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< Please send me a copy of the cd-rom catalog. Internet:Jeroen.Snijders@infobrd.iaf.nl or Fidonet:2:283/3 or J.J.B. Snijders Wierdensestraat 85 7604 BB Almelo The Netherlands CU Jeroen. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: . . The Wizard's Lair . . (2:283/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 11484 To: ROB BELANGER@1:102/138 Date: 01/07/94 1:07a Subj: Nec 3xi/Sb16scsi-2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RB>Hello out there, I am thinking of purchasing a Sound Blaster 16 ASP (SCSI-2) RB>along with a NEC 3Xi to replace my current SBPRO/Sony 31a configuration. I w RB>Also, if I were to purchase these two (2) items from two different vendors, RB>would I need any additional items such as cables (audio/data) or would they The SCSI cable is included but you need to buy audio cable. All brand new with manufacture warranty. Sound Blaster 16 with SCSI-2 Contlr ........ w/ASP $219 wo/ASP.$179. Wave Blaster adapter card for SB 16............................$179 Creative Lab Voice Recognition software with microphone .......$ 69 CD-ROM NEC 3XI SCSI Tripple spin 195ms External.$589/Internal..$489 Magnetic Shielded Multimedia Stereo Speaker system $9 Tower twin Speakers w/emplified and volume control.............$15 Dynamic stereo 25W emplified speaker with AC adapter build in..$49 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 * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB 310/370-4113 VAX EC (HST 21.6K/v.32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 11485 To: ROGER COLLINS@1:226/110 Date: 01/07/94 1:07a Subj: SCSI CDROM Wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RC>Looking for a good price on either an external or internal SCSI CDROM. RC>Must be at least a double spin, prefer something by Texel, Toshiba, NEC, RC>or Chinon. Must be 300ms or less access, 350KB or greater transfer rate. OS/2 would have driver for NEC 3Xi and Toshiba. All brand new with manufacture warranty. CD-ROM NEC 3XI SCSI Tripple spin 195ms External.$589/Internal..$489 CD-ROM NEC 3XP SCSI Portable 250ms.............................$439 CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI D spin,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache$369. Price does not included $10 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 * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB 310/370-4113 VAX EC (HST 21.6K/v.32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 11486 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 1:08a Subj: CDROM title for $15 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TRUC. 16429 Bixler ave. Paramount, CA 90723 fax 310-402-7240 Titles are $15 each. Call 310-602-2076 8am-12pm, 6pm-9pm PST ask Wee Yung. 1001 Utilites shareware..501 sound waves.........Aminet Amiga............. Bussiness Assistant......Ciga games..............Colossal Cookbook........ Complete book shop.......Computer Reference lib..Deathstar Arcade battles. Dictionaries & Language..Encyclopedia of sound...Gabo..................... Gardening................Hobbes OS/2.............Jokes & Pranks........... MPC Wizzard..............OS/2 Archive shareware..OS/2 shareware........... Our Solar System.........PC SIG Home & Bus coll..Profile American colleges QRZ Ham radio............Racer 1001 Utilities....Racer Game arena ........ Racer Jocks & Pranks.....Racer learning activity.Shareware overload....... Significants Series......Simtel..................Sound sensations......... Add $3 for shipping in USA. No exchange difference title. COD $4 extra. * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB 310/370-4113 VAX EC (HST 21.6K/v.32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 11487 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 1:08a Subj: CDROM drive forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No All brand new with manufacture warranty. CD-ROM Mitsumi CRMC LU-005S w/contlr 630MB, 350ms, Kodak comp. $169 CD-ROM Mitsumi FX001 Single spin 280ms 150k/s 32k cache Inter.$185 CD-ROM Mitsumi FX001D double spin.250ms 300k/s 32k cache Inter.$209 CD-ROM Panasonic 562B 320ms Double spin.300k/s 64k cache.Inter.$209 CD-ROM MicroSolution Parallel port 350ms 128k cache caddyless..$359 CD-ROM NEC 3XI SCSI Tripple spin 195ms External.$589/Internal..$489 CD-ROM NEC 3XP SCSI Portable 250ms.............................$439 CD-ROM Toshiba MX3401b SCSI D spin,Kodak comp.200ms, 256k cache$369. 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 * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB 310/370-4113 VAX EC (HST 21.6K/v.32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WEE YUNG Number: 11488 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 1:08a Subj: Multimedia kit forsale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 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....$359. Creative Lab Discovery 16.D spin CDROM+SB 16 +2CDs+Speakers....$419. Creative Lab Digitalege D spin CDROM+SB16 ASP+4CDs+Speakers/mic$649 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 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 * OLX 2.1 TD * voice 310-602-2076.8am-12pm,6pm-9pm PST. Fax 310-402-7240 --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Long_Island RB 310/370-4113 VAX EC (HST 21.6K/v.32b) (1:102/138) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN HAMANN Number: 11489 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/08/94 8:56a Subj: Re: A hard day's night Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Shane Miner to All <=- SM> Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas SM> present, and when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color monitor", SM> I know I have one, but obviously my computer disagrees, how can I get SM> it to agree???? You need to install 256k Windows video drivers for that program to run correctly. They're probably on a disk that came with the video card or available from the company that made the video card if not on the Windows disks. Kevin --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sub-Rosa barely spinning... (1:381/74) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN HAMANN Number: 11490 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/08/94 8:56a Subj: Re: Cd-rom drive and wind Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kay Montes to All <=- KM> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can KM> use it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive KM> S (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please KM> make sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously KM> this is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to KM> run. Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks. Was there a setup disk for Windows with the drive? You might try re-installing the software. If that doesn't work could you post your config.sys and autoexec.bat and what drive and interface you've got. It's hard to figure out what's happening with so little information. Kevin --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Sub-Rosa barely spinning... (1:381/74) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: D. PILEGGI Number: 11491 To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 01/08/94 7:18a Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dear Sir, I hated to be stupid...Does the $99.00 for a single drive price include a caddie, interface card, interface to drive cable, and stereo to sound card cable? Thank you. Sincerely yours, David Pileggi [> Be Seeing You -- DPileggi --- T.A.G. 2.6f1 Standard * Origin: The Unnecessary Habit - Katy Texas (1:106/5@FIDONET) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON BUFFORD Number: 11492 To: BRIAN GOMKE Date: 01/08/94 2:18a Subj: Re: Cr-562 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No You Can Download The CD-ROM Drivers From The IBM BBS. Just Call IBM And Get The #. The Filename Is Something Like "PANCDROM.ZIP". It Supports Panasonic CD-ROMs Linked Through The AT-Port On A SB. Jason ... Catch the Blue Wave! --- FreeMail & Blue Wave/QBBS v2.12 * Origin: The Warrior's Path 915-653-3396 San Angelo,Tx [HST] (1:383/3396.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 11493 To: ANDREW WANG Date: 01/07/94 5:35p Subj: Looking for information f Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 01-04-94 01:06 Andrew Wang said something about Looking for information f, to which I reply: AW> But would you suggest some good CD-encyclopedia, and AW> how about MS-Bookshelf? As I mentioned to Pete, Groliers (aka Software Toolworks) is the best one I've seen. I have an old (91) version of MS-Bookshelf, and it is OK for a dictionary, quotation finder, & mini-encyclopedia (the newer versions may be better, I don't know), but if you're looking for an encyclopedia, stick with Groliers unless its for young children, in which case I've heard good things about Encarta (but have no personal experience with it, since I'm after depth of coverage at an adult level (or as close as possible), and consider graphics & videos nice extras but not the main point of the disc. ... If it wasn't for C, we would be using BASI, PASAL and OBOL! --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: RESY - Centipede Host - +609-896-3256 - (1:266/56.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HANK ANDERSON Number: 11494 To: RICHARD MONTOYA Date: 01/07/94 2:02p Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> HA> If memory serves me right, the Soundblaster Pro should have an -> HA> interface slot on the card itself. This was one of the unique -> HA> things Creative Labs did. The slot is for the ribbon cable -> HA> from your CD ROM drive. I too have a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive, but -> HA> I only have the 8 bit Sound Blaster. Let me know if that helps -> HA> you out. -> HA> Hank Anderson -> -> Thanks, Hank. The interface is connected to the drive thru a ribbon -> cable and a four-wire cable. It didn't work for me because I didn't h -> the Creative Labs driver and the driver may not support drives other -> than Panasonic and compatible drives. -> -> -> --- GEcho 1.00 -> * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) I think that Creative Labs has a BBS and the number is listed in the documentation with the card, I'd call there and ask around about the driver needed. Take it easy. --- WM v3.10/92-0329 * Origin: FidoNet(tm) : The Pentagon 216-493-3522 (1:157/631) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JERRY MICKISH Number: 11495 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 1:12a Subj: TEXEL, MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has anybody out there heard anything bad or otherwise about Texel and Mitsumi double speed (MPC-2 compliant) CD-ROMs? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: FlatLand BBS Fargo,ND 1-701-239-6048 (1:288/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RYAN KEEFER Number: 11496 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/08/94 12:57a Subj: Re: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Intercepting Shane Miner's words to All <=- SM> Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas SM> present, and when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color monitor", SM> I know I have one, but obviously my computer disagrees, how can I get SM> it to agree???? Shane It's probably a Windoze problem. You need to make sure you have Windows setup in 256 color mode.... The way to change this depends on what card/monitor you have... Ryan |/ |\eefer ... Double your drive space! Delete Windows and Stacker! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff096/a] * Origin: SelectiveSource VirginiaBeach,VA 804 471 6776(1:275/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN PEARCE Number: 11497 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/08/94 7:32p Subj: Encyclopedia Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hi Mike. Can you please explain the difference between the MM and MPC encyclopedia discs? Thanks. -John- --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: COSUG BBS: Colorado Springs PC User Group 719-632-2566 (1:128/13) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DICK CRAVENS Number: 11498 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/05/94 6:51a Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR>Obviously not. Mostly, the point of the GUI is to look LR>pretty, as that is the only advantage of the GUI over a text based LR>interface. However, it also allows the user to spend lots of time LR>and effort doing nothing, or at least very little, while making it LR>appear as if they are doing a great deal. Oh, yes, lots of changing LR>colors, mouse clicks, flashing screens, and menu after menu, but the LR>amount of work done... The main point of a GUI is that it's easier to recognize than it is to remember, FOR A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE. Not everyone has the benefit of a degree or three in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience. If the computing market is to grow, the machines must become less intimidating. Some hold the opinion this is a healthy development in the industry, and holds great benefit for computing professionals, and for the average user. The genetically and intellectually superior are free to compute in other ways, of course. LR>Most of the most productive machines on the planet have no LR>user interface whatsoever, or an extremely limited one. Yep, and very few humans benefit from them in personally, in a direct manner (although the projects these machines work on assuredly are of great benefit to large groups, on large projects). The common personal computer yields direct benefits on a daily basis, and many users prefer a usable if inefficient interface to the alternative. LR>What the hell do I care what the rest of the world thinks, LR>works, or learns? If you truly claim to be concerned about the needs LR>of every other user in the world, in exclusion of your own needs, LR>then you are surely a hypocrite. No, it doesn't make me a hypocrite, it makes me a professional in the computing industry. It's my JOB to take care of other computer users, and help them learn how to use their hardware and software for their own purposes, not dictate to them how they MUST use their machines. DC> back this up. I don't have to. You do the research. It's there if you have the cajones to read it. Call Apple or Microsoft. Apple will refer you to J.D. Power & Associates. LR>However, your statement is irrelevant to that research, which happens LR>to deal with MARKETING, not with job productivity, for the most part, LR>or the activities of any GUI. You keep sidestepping the fact that a LR>GUI does nothing at all but look pretty. We keep coming back to the concept that how Leslie Rhorer computes is THE WAY. Puuuuuulllleeassse. See the J.D. Power report on user training. LR> DC> I didn't say multitasking is tied to the interface; I'm well LR> DC> aware of the history of operating systems. I'm discussing the benefits of products that include both, Leslie. LR>We are talking about the GUI, not hardware. I'm talking about your *attitude* towards other users, not your credentials. LR> DC> BTW, Microsoft Windows was the ONLY PC environment on the market LR>at that LR> DC> time that allowed us to solve that set of problems (COM loopback LR> DC> with full dual session display, simultaneous access to customer LR>and technical LR> DC> databases, simple integration of real-time email and other LR> DC> applications). LR>This is false, which pretty much tells me how much *YOU* LR>really know about PC technology. Geoworks, Xenix, Unix, and a host LR>of multiuser systems all could easily have implemented the same LR>system. None of which support Windows applications in native mode (one of which is what we publish) or provide decent virtualization of the low-level communications interface. I'm well aware of these other systems, and we do use each of them in our support effort, just not as our primary support workstation OS. Most implementations of Unix on a PC, for example, don't emulate DOS interrupts well enough to run a high-speed comm session between two ports on the same machine. The system we use was decided upon after significant amounts of testing. No, it's not technically perfect, but it has solved our problems with off-the-shelf equipment and software. Did you test any of the systems you mentioned in the scenario I described before announcing them equal in capabilities? One of the basic tenets of our technician training is to never make recommendations based upon assumptions. Why do you keep jumping to conclusions about my needs or knowledge? (Continued next message...) --- ■ CmpQwk #UNREG■ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Holy Bytes, it's The Batboard TBBS - (314) 446-0475 (1:289/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DICK CRAVENS Number: 11499 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/05/94 6:51a Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for the well-thought, logical response, Gordon. I do appreciate rational communication. GP>Actually, the majority of the productivity increase comes from a GP>consistent menu structure and control key structure, not from the GP>interface being specifically graphic. Precisely, thanks for completing the argument for me. The Common User Access Menu (jointly developed by IBM and MS, I believe) works well in character mode, also, but few applications developers choose to implement it in the DOS environment. The benefit, as you've mentioned, is a consistent interface, not necessarily a graphical one. Under Windows and OS/2, the CUA is supported fairly consistently, as it is more or less imposed on app designers by the design guidelines of the GUI. The Macintosh, while not technically CUA, has the same advantage for the novice user in that fairly strict interface guidelines almost guarantee that basic functions will follow the same command structure from app to app. As I stated above, it's not that this CAN'T happen in a character-based system, but that it DIDN'T. We can regret this all day long, but it's just a simple fact. The real winner is the novice user who can be productive fairly quickly, and not have to learn several arcane menu or command paradigms. I'm sure it's more *efficient* by some definitions to query directly from the dot prompt in dBase, but jeez, I don't want to have to teach every $6.00/hour employee in the world how to do it. Does anyone else? Nor do those employees want to learn it to do their job, they just want to do their job (helping the customer, not learning dBase). GP>You obviously don't know much about how cheap LANs are. Sure I do, and I know the performance hits taken by using cheap LANS. I've used LBL, and it's a fine product, but I wouldn't dare suggest it be used for enterprise computing. The Bloody Red Box, for all its faults, offers distinct advantages. GP>So what's this nonsense about dedicating processors to tasks not being realistic!!?? I believe I qualified it by stating "when applications must share information for local processing". LANs are slow, even Novell. If you're truly sharing data among multiple applications, the data needs to be local for maximum speed, not across the net. We do dedicate machines for specific tasks (peripheral sharing, test bed systems) but are not about to give every tech a machine for every major task they must complete during the support session. Even at the prices you've mentioned, that would still be more expensive than a high-end clone, which is what we provide. BTW, have you figured in the hidden costs of inventory, purchasing, maintenance, accounting, repair, etc. for having multiple machines, much less the cost of building them in house, as some companies do "to save money"? These may not seem like issues for a few machines, or a few dozen, but try hundreds. We've tried the low-end node route at work, and we keep coming back to the conclusion that the best solution for US (not the rest of the world) is to give our technicians a fairly powerful clone that supports the environment they need to serve our CUSTOMERS. GP>Also note that having more processors gives you (conveniently) extra GP>bays into which you can install CD-ROM drives (for example, hard GP>drives work here too). Those points are well taken, but so far we've not run in to any of them specifically. I'm sure some of these issues will pop up as we move to more CD-ROM based technical databases (long overdue). GP>I reach across my desk and flip a switch, which connects my screen GP>and keyboard to a different machine. What's more, each task GP>continues at FULL speed, since it doesn't have to share just one GP>overworked processor. Sounds great, but we need to access multiple screens of data simultaneously, so sharing monitors (or keyboards) is not a solution for us. GP>Fine, at least you (below) recognize that many other people will find GP>that other approaches can be more practical and productive than the GP>rather special case you found yourself in. Absolutely, that's what we're about, finding solutions for others. What we need to accomplish that IS a special case, but a good example of why the multitasking GUI (that technological travesty) is the perfect answer in some situations. Hence its success, despite its problems (if you think we don't pull our hair out and scream bloody murder towards Seattle, think again, we KNOW what the problems are). DC>BTW, even if it were economically feasible to have separate DC>machines, and technically desirable, we don't have room in our (Continued next message...) --- ■ CmpQwk #UNREG■ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Holy Bytes, it's The Batboard TBBS - (314) 446-0475 (1:289/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11500 To: GRAHAM MOSS Date: 01/07/94 9:43a Subj: Mayo Clinic hangs up Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GM>When I run Mayo Clinic on my Panasonic 562 running under Windows for GM>Workgrouips 3.0, it hangs up during the opening sequence - The display GM>freezes at one of the pictures but the sound continues to the end. I GM>have to Ctr/Alt/Del to continue. The same occurs when I run the Photo GM>slide show. I have tried disabling the network and then it works OK - GM>However, this would mean a separate boot just for Mayo - not GM>convenient. Interupts are 5 for network & 7 for sound - However, it GM>seems that it is the video & Network that conflict - anyone got any GM>ideas? GM>--- Maximus 2.01wb GM> * Origin: DarkStar Systems * 6 Gig/4 Lines * Kingston, Canada (1:249/101) I have the same drive, it seems like its not a CDROM problem but a video adapter problem. I have the same problem with the 7th Guest. The people at Virgin Games were no help. Norm Hill --- ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ It's only a hobby ... only a hobby ... only a --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS @ 909/10 Number: 11501 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 10:02p Subj: *# Custom CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We put YOUR DATA on a writable CD-ROM. ------ We will transfer up to 650 megabytes of data from your tape/removable media to one CD-ROM. Price for the first disc starts at $90. Additional copies are as low as $30. We accept almost ALL major tape and removable media formats as well as SCSI and IDE hard drives. Tape drive available for FREE with advance deposit. 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CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) ~~~ Blue Wave/Opus v2.12 --- DB 1.54/003340 # Origin: Cygnus X-I Opus CBCS *203-628-9702* HST 21.6k (8:909/10) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS @ 909/10 Number: 11502 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 10:06p Subj: *# Writable CD-ROMs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No We now have the following writable CDs and hardware 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 media orders, no matter how large. Only the actual shipping charges are billed to your order. Connecticut residents add 6% sales tax. ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) ~~~ Blue Wave/Opus v2.12 --- DB 1.54/003340 # Origin: Cygnus X-I Opus CBCS *203-628-9702* HST 21.6k (8:909/10) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF WEISS @ 909/10 Number: 11503 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 10:07p Subj: *# Mitsumi 2X CD $219 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Mitsumi FX001D double-speed internal CD-ROM --- $219 300 - 350 KBPS sustained throughput 280 - 250 ms average access time AT bus interface card included All necessary signal and audio cables included All necessary install software and manuals included caddyless front loading tray (takes 3" CDs as well) headphone jack with volume control 1 year warranty. Eternal ARCHIVE Solutions, Inc. 650 Cooke Street, #3 P.O. Box 4402 Waterbury, CT 06704-0402 (203) 759-0574 voice (203) 759-0553 fax ... CD-ROMs Made EASI (sm) ~~~ Blue Wave/Opus v2.12 --- DB 1.54/003340 # Origin: Cygnus X-I Opus CBCS *203-628-9702* HST 21.6k (8:909/10) * Origin: Gateway System to/from RBBS-NET (RBBS-PC 1:10/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS DONNEGAN Number: 11504 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/08/94 1:22a Subj: CINEMANIA 94 REPORT ! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Well I finally got my new Cinamania 94 finally shipped, and was both i CS>and dissapointed. Really? I like it better than the '92. CS>Impressed because of the many photos gallery the whole programm really CS>but , Say what?? CS>So many Actors are not mentioned and many movies are also not mentione CS> CS>In my opionion the Cinamania , since it is full, should have contained CS>Video Clips and more information about the CS>_not so well-known_ Actors ! CS> CS>Any opinions ? Yeah. I think it's good. I don't think those actors would be readily found in *any* currently available movie\movie industry review books. I wish the photo images were organized as individual files (like the AVI's) so that you could turn them into Windows wallpaper, etc. --- WinQwk 2.0b#995 --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Your source for TBBS Enhancement Software! (1:322/360) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLTON GRIFFIN Number: 11505 To: KIERNAN HOLLAND Date: 01/10/94 1:37a Subj: PhoneBook CDROM's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KH> Does anyone know if there is any way to keep phone companies KH> from selling CD-ROM's with your address, phone number and name?? I don't think it's the phone companies doing it. Most companies that compile such list, for CD's or other media, get their info from the phone book and then there are several ways of getting your city and zip code easily enough. The best thing to do is get an unlisted phone number. A free option is to call the phone company and tell them you don't want your street address printed in the white pages. However, everyone already has this info. Those who are interested mainly in phone numbers might drop you from the list if you are not published for a couple years, but the junk mailers (the smarter ones) can get their lists corrected for free from the post office. They won't drop anyone that the post office doesn't drop for them. Unless you move and get a new, unpublished number and never reveal this information to anyone, you will always be on these lists. My phone company (GTE) told me they don't sell any kind of information about their customers, but they do publish it. Almost everyone else you do business with does sell this information. * OLX 2.1 TD * I'll have what the gentleman on the floor is having... --- WM v3.10/93-1111 * Origin: Ten Forward Lounge (404)736-0144 Atlanta,Ga. (1:133/1808.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MISEL Number: 11506 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/07/94 2:11p Subj: StarVector Software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GN>I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software co GN>it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. Does any on GN>they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have they been severing Hi Gary, I placed an order with Mike Shannon of StarVector Software for 2 cd-rom disks on 12/21/93. I had the disks in my hot little hands on 12/24/93. Given the X-mas rush, I thought that was great service!! (In fact, considering some of my other mail order transactions, that was great service, period. (g) ). Are they an American company? Well, they are located in Yakima, Washington. The area code of the number I called to place my order was a Washington state area code (I didn't have the 800 number at that time). Gotta say "yes, they are an American company". The highest accolade I can give a mail order firm is my continued business. Will I order from StarVector again? You bet! * CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- EzyQwk V1.02 * Origin: The DIALOG Board BBS * Pueblo CO * (1:307/12) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 11507 To: DAVID BATTAGLIA Date: 01/04/94 3:27a Subj: Netware 2.15 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DB> I am running an older Novell Network. The version is 2.15 Advanced. Is DB>there any way through resources or whatever to install a CD-Rom on the file DB>server? If not, would it be wise to switch to a different software? Say, DB>Netware Lite, or Lantastic? The file server is a 286 Compaq Deskpro. (Soon DB>be upgraded, hopefully) So, I'm restricted to 286 code. No 386 dependant DB>code, or I'd be running Netware 386 or something. Any help appreciated. Personally, I'm waiting with baited breath to see if Novell DOS 7.0 solves this problem for me, since I'm in exactly the same position you are.... :-) * SLMR 2.1 * --- WM v2.07/92-0654 * Origin: CAD Connection - Montesson, FR 33 (1) 39-52-98-54 (2:320/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF BUCKLAND Number: 11508 To: KENSHIN SAKURA Date: 01/08/94 12:44a Subj: Re: The 7th Guest. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No This game is awesome. The story is great, and while the actual gameplay is kind of unexpected (a puzzle game?), it is great. Just hope you have a monster system. This game is cool, and IT'S HARD. It's also pretty big. It took me a week to finish the 4 easiest puzzles, and that's with the help of a walk-through (that didn't even help me much!), and I know that there are about 20 puzzles. Definitely worth it. --- Maximus 2.00 * Origin: Southern Comfort (1:387/608) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT BINGLEMAN Number: 11509 To: JEREMY HORN Date: 01/06/94 8:14a Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello, Jeremy. JH> Can someone tell me what I should do.. I have completed all of the JH> puzzles on the first and second floors. I do not know where of how to JH> go anywhere next such as the attic or that rectangle outside the JH> kitchen. Help ME!! Go back to the first floor, right in front of the staircase, facing it. When you move the pointer over the bottom of the staircase, it will become the "chattering teeth". Click. The 'room' you'll find yourself in is the detached building. - Robert. --- PTQWK 1.05 (Reg.) * Origin: The Prime Directive, ZyXEL 19.2, Node *1 (905)382-3446 (1:247/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT BINGLEMAN Number: 11510 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/07/94 1:27a Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello, Kay. KM> Help, please!!!!!! I've posted this question twice before... Well, that one really inspired some pathos. >:) I expect you'll get a lot of replies... I hope, for your sake, from people that are more knowledgable about Windows than myself. Still, I'll take a shot. Maybe we can at least eliminate the obvious: -+- Do you have MSCDEX installed when you run Windows? (That is, you don't reboot with a config that doesn't load MSCDEX?) In File Manager, is the drive (rather, the icon for your CD-ROM drive) present on the button bar just below the menu? Does it look 'different'? (The CD-ROM icon has a compact disc 'dangling' out of it.) What exactly happens when you click on that icon? To have the drive's CD-DA (normal audio) capabilities available as a MM device, you have to install the "CD Audio" driver in the Control Panel, under "Drivers"; still, even if you haven't done this, it shouldn't hinder your use of the drive with CD-ROM discs. -+- I'm sorry I couldn't be of more immediate help. If you don't get any other useful replies, keep after me and I'll forward your question to someone who knows more about Windows than I. I sympathize with you, because this is the sort of thing that happens to me; frequently, the only replies I get to my messages are from idiots who want to correct my grammar or something similarly pointless. You'd think that the arrogant jerks you see engaging in tedious debates over technical issues would be eager to put their knowledge to some practical use. Well, I'd think so, at least... but I'd be wrong. Best of luck to you. - Robert. --- PTQWK 1.05 (Reg.) * Origin: The Prime Directive, USR DS 16.8, Node *2 905-894-2504 (1:247/305) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11511 To: NORM HILL Date: 01/07/94 8:30p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No NH-=> make sure that the drive letter is set correctly in the MSCDEX NH-=>statement. Also make sure to run the winsetup program that comes with NH-=>SB products. Let me know if that helps Thanks Norm. We finally got to the bottom of the problem. I had to beat up the people at DAK. After 43 hours of automatically dialing their 800 number -- and constantly getting a busy signal -- I called Drew Kaplan's office and screamed bloody murder. They had a technical support guy call us. The problem had to do with the high memory. Once we moved a few things around, the drive worked fine. I appreciate you answering my post. * OLX 2.1 TD * Murphy's Law what's that? A)bort,R)etry,P)anic !!! --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11512 To: JASON KOLLER Date: 01/07/94 8:56p Subj: CDROM/PRINTER/MICE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JK-=>2 - Mice. First one is a Royal Mouse, never used, looks EXCELLENT! JK-=> Second one is an info mouse. Good for an entry level mouse. JK-=> $10 for Royal, $5 for info + shipping. Free mouse pad with each JK-=> one. Firm. Hi Jason. I'll definitely take the Royal Mouse. The one I'm using now looks and acts more like a rat. Give me your address and I'll send you the $10 plus postage. Thanks. Kay * OLX 2.1 TD * This is a parapsycic tagline.... --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANTHONY MONTES Number: 11513 To: LAURENT BRAMY Date: 01/07/94 9:30p Subj: BONJOUR Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LB-=>Hello to everybody from France! Bonjour Laurent. Comment allez-vous? Je m'appelle Anthony. D'où êtes-vous? J'etudie Français au college. As un bonjour. * OLX 2.1 TD * Never buy a software package bigger than your head. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BERNARD ZEPHRO Number: 11514 To: ALEX BAIN Date: 01/07/94 6:26p Subj: NEC 3XI/SB16SCSI-2 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB> I just noticed your message, and I think that the SB16 SCSI-2 >will only work with a Panasonic, Sony, or Matshushta CD-Rom! I have a >NEC 3XI and it works great! I bought the NEC SCSI card available for >it and it installed pretty easily. Hope I helped you! Alex, I am sure you are incorrect. The SB16 SCSI-2 is designed to work with any SCSI drive. From reading posts from others on this net, they all claim it works great with the NEC 3XI. Installs perfectly. Creative does make other sound cards that support the drives you mention. I believe 1 model is called SB-16 Multi-CD for Sony and some others. The SB-16 AT is for Panasonic and Matshusta and Creative drives. I believe this info is correct. \-\ ■ QMPro 1.02 41-0001 ■ MSI - Redefining Telecommunications in '93 --- DB 1.54/004840 * Origin: The Dark Star BBS Cheektowaga, NY (1:260/105) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT BRIGGS Number: 11515 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 11:53p Subj: Cd's wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HELP !!! Am looking to purchase the following: "Fun-N-Games" CD published last year "Seedy-Rom Sex Pack" 6 volume set published last year ===Bob Briggs 1:396/81 * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: Bob and Kathey's BBS - (504)523-0983 ! Robert Briggs (1:396/81) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK ERSKIN Number: 11516 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/08/94 1:18a Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Joe, I purchased a computer with a CD-ROM in Oct. and would like to have one of your free catalogs. thanks ahead Rick Erskin 3138 E. 11 th Joplin MO 64801 ... I haven't lost my mind; it's backed up on tape somewhere! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0365] * Origin: NEMSPA On-Line! - (417)782-6909 - Joplin, MO. (1:286/926) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NATHAN MEIER Number: 11517 To: JOSE VISBAL Date: 01/07/94 9:01p Subj: cd-roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JV> Can some tell me if the Mitsumi FX001d can read 680 Megs CD JV> disks...? JV> Or can the panasonic CR 563 or 562b can read up to 680 Megs...? JV> And which is faster...? I know for sure that the Mitsumi FX001d can read 630 MB CD disks but as for 680 MB disks... Nate... --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Pandora's Box Kelowna, BC - Canada (1:353/276) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCY FELICE Number: 11518 To: ANYONE Date: 01/08/94 4:50p Subj: cant get my cdrom to work!!!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Help. I got a cheap multimeadia upgrade package for christmas. The programs that came with it an run through windows work fine but it won't play the games I went out and spent money on. I popped the cover and there don't seem to be IRQ conflicts, From what I can see I should have enough mem to run this stuff but it just freezes within a minute or two or I get music but no video. I have a 486, 25Mhz with 4mb ram. Will I have to up to 8mb? Does anyone out there have any suggestions or advice? Thanks. --- * Origin: The Rec Room Lansing MI (1:159/340) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11519 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/07/94 1:45a Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hey Kay, I think that I might be able to help. First off, what CD drive do you have? Also, what drivers did you install? If you didn't include these things in your original messages, no wonder everybody looked over you. It sounds to me like Windows thinks that you CD is a floppy. Which version of DOS and Windows are you using too? Don't worry, there are lots of people that can help you out here if you just give them more to work with! -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11520 To: JEROEN VAN DE LEUR Date: 01/07/94 1:50a Subj: Norton Speedcache Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JV>Is there anyone out there who can tell me how to configure Norton's JV>Speedcache (v7 I believe) for caching CD-ROM-drives? You know, I bought this damn program cause I read that it had a CD cache built into it, and could never figure out how to get the damn thing to work! I took the thing back, and "stepped-up" to DOS 6.2. Nine bucks, and you get a CD cache with Smartdrive! -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11521 To: STEPHEN LEE Date: 01/08/94 12:47a Subj: Re: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No SL>Do you know of any codes to go further in the game? I keep on dieing SL>on the last board of training. Also, since you're probably are going SL>to get Rebel Assault, I recommend getting a joystick if you don't SL>already have one. I don't have one, so it is extremely hard! Actually, I don't mean to butt in, but it's really hard with a joystick too. If you want to get farther in the game, try FALCON, that will get you to level 4. I've entered in ORGANA, just for the hell of it, and it took me to to the awards at the end of the game. The same with GREEDO. I just downloaded the patch tonight, so now I'm able to get past the 2nd level without worrying about it crashing on me. I got the the seventh level tonight! Good luck, William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11522 To: MIKE LAWSON Date: 01/08/94 12:51a Subj: Multi-disk cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Mike, I just saw in PC Magazine (I think) that Pioneer now has a triple speed 18 disc changer. It was in the 'Briefs' section I believe. -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID ANDERSON Number: 11523 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 8:57p Subj: SIERRA CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I would be very happy if someone knows how to get Mixed Up Mother Goose working on a 486. the Sierra line is never free, so I have no way to figure this out without your help. The cd-rom version of the game will not run under DOS, saying it cannot initialize my audio hardware, which your garden variety soundblaster. So I run it under Windows, and the sound is there but it skips and jerks and sounds like a piece of crud. And it will not save games, so you hve to start over every time you play. HELP! --- ■ SLMR 2.1a ■ --- TMail v1.31.4 * Origin: Dial-A-File BBS - (604) 736-FILE (1:153/776) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11524 To: BERT VAAGS Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: Re: List Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 29 Dec 93 08:42pm, Bert Vaags wrote to Boris Osadciw: >> Hello Boris! >> Zondag December 26 1993, Boris Osadciw writes to Bert Vaags: >> I just bought the Dracula Unleashed at a local shop but tell >> me more about this Rebal Assault, what kind of game is this >> and does it look like the 7th Guest. What does it cost, do you >> ship to the Netherlands, and how am I suppost to pay ??? (I do >> have an Mastercard) Rebal Assault is a "Star War" adventure game with sound track and movie clips from the original movie. It is one of the best interactive cd games on the market. The screen images are very clear and sounds affects are excellent. I would suggest that you run the game on a faster cdrom player as the slower versions tend to take away all the nice features of the game. As for the price, it's $49.US and we can ship it anywhere in the world. Regarding shipping cost, that would depend on weather you'd want to ship it AIRMAIL un-insured or Express Mail Insured. The cost between the two are quite diffrent. BO>>> If your interested, drop us a fax request at 216-225-6759 anytime or BO>>> you can contact us voice at 216-225-3263 and we'd be happy to assist you BO>>> further. >> I will fax this message also to you and you can fax me in >> return. My fax number is: >> Netherlands: *31-5430-17817 >> (I don't know exact what the International number of the >> Netherlands is, from Europe country's it is 31, but from the >> USA I don't know. ) We'll be waiting to hear from you soon. >> I forgot !!!!!!! >> Do you sell 4 mb simms of 60ns also ???? >> And what do they cost ???? >> I want 4 of them, because I have to upgrade to 16 MB for OS/2.1 Yes we do, but this is not the place to ask that type of message. We will respond via return fax, once we receive it. Thank you Bert, hope to hear from you soon. Boris Osadciw ... Thought of the day....... To QuaWK or not to QuaWK? --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11525 To: JACK O'NEILL Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: Re: NEW CD'S Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 4 Jan 94 08:37pm, JACK O'NEILL wrote to BORIS OSADCIW: BO>> OS/2 Companion - 470+ megs - 2,400+ files - BBS Ready - Loaded with BO>> graphics, multimedia, networking, fonts and more ! BO>> Price - $16.00 ec + Free Diagnostic cd offer >> BORIS, >> How does this disk compare to Hobbes (very nice IMO) >> and OS/2 Box (it'd make a nice drink coaster if it >> were not for the hole in the center)? The OS/2 Companion is NOT a bad cd. It contains a lot of 93 files on it, but does have SOME 92 files as well. The authors reason for this was that there were a lot of good programs in 92 that are still very useful, but were never updated or replaced. My only complaint is that the author created the files.bbs structure with name - size - discription in it and no other format. With the system we run here, it appends the size to the discription without allowing us to edit it before the conversion. Other than that, the cd is well worth the $16. even with the whole in the middle...grin!! Hope this helps, if not, give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll see what else we can come up with. Boris Osadciw ... XPRESS - the fastest way to get around the world. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11526 To: JOS CHRISPIJN Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: Re: CATALOG Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 4 Jan 94 02:34pm, Jos Chrispijn wrote to Boris Osadciw: >> Hello Boris, >> Quoting your message (03 Jan 94 01:47) to All : BO>> Our NEW catalog is Now Available For File Request Using the Name " BO>> 1:157/46 - 216-225-6130 US or 1:388/20 - 817-756-7565 US BO>> 2:250/340 - 44-27-482-4881 GB 3:800/867 - 61-8-374-2307 AUS BO>> 4:806/18 - 55-61-351-8389 BRAZIL 6:754/1 - 63-3-222-1545 PHILP >> We will be willing to put it on freq too for >> european_continental interest... Not a problem Jos !! Just netmail us all your information and we'll see to it that you get a registered copy for distribution. Looking to hear from you soon. Boris Osadciw ... Oh never mind! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11527 To: JOHN MAR Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: Re: looking for a CD ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 5 Jan 94 11:32pm, John Mar wrote to All: >> I need some help here I'm looking for a internal cd rom drive. >> My specifications is that it is fast comes with everything I >> need in one package, geared toward multimedia and has >> somewhere between a 350kb to 450 kb transfer rate. I was >> thinking about buying a NEC multi-spin CD ROM internal drive >> but I decied to wait and shop aroud. I plan to spend no more >> than $650. Any advice would be appreciated. John, if your looking for an NEC we have them in stock and thier priced at $349. for the NEC84-1. We also carry a number of other drives like the Texel, Toshiba and Pioneers as well. If we can be of help, please feel free to give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime. Boris Osadciw ... Happy as a Pig in Mud! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11528 To: MICHAEL PATRICK Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: Re: Night Owl 7 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 5 Jan 94 08:38pm, Michael Patrick wrote to All: >> I have the Night Owl seven CD which I have been running on my >> board for several months. Recently I started getting message >> from my users that file which wre in the database were said to >> be "not found on disk". I ran a check today and found that >> the CD could not be read in that drive. It acts as if the disk >> were unformatted. This is in a Chinon SCSI CD rom. But in my >> Panasonic CD rom attached to a Soundblaster card it reads just >> fine. >> I check the Chinon with 3 other CD's, all read perfectly in >> both drives. The only one acting strange is the Night Owl >> Seven. >> Any one have any ideas? The biggest problems and the most commen ones with the Chinon is the fact that they collect dirty very easily. I suggest you try cleaning the lens with a disk cleaner first. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Thought of the day....... To QuaWK or not to QuaWK? --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11529 To: BILL ARRINGTON Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: Re: Sticky Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 7 Jan 94 12:18am, Bill Arrington wrote to 604x Owners: >> Not sure if this is the best place for this message but I know >> there are several people here using the Pioneer 6 packs. I >> have one unit that is not feeding the roms back into the >> casette properly. If I do one after the other they change >> properly in most cases. If I let it set for awhile and then >> attemp even a magazine eject then the cassette will come out >> but the cdrom does not come with it. I have to manually remove >> it. Is there a way to clean them? It may be more than that. >> Does anyone have a number of someone that will repair them? I >> am in Hawaii and no help locally that I have been able to find. >> Thanks, Bill, I haven't heard of a problem like this before on a Pioneer unit, but I'd suggest you try another magazine. If you still have a problem with the loading, then you'll have to send the unit bak to the company you purchased it from and they should take care of it. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11530 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 2:39a Subj: HOT 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 DEALERS WELCOME....... PRICE - $25. ORDERS ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759 Boris Osadciw ... Strike it RICH, with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL GOULET Number: 11531 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 5:05p Subj: Comparison AmigaCD32 vs Panasonic 3DO vs Sega CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Amiga CD32 Real 3DO SegaCD Commodore Panasonic Sega + CD Price ($US) $399 $700 $399 CPU/Speed 68EC020/14Mhz ARM60/12.5MHz 68000/7.5Mhz CPU MIPS 6 MIPS 3.5 MIPS 0.3 MIPS Memory 2 Meg Ram (Chip) 2 Meg Ram 128K Ram Colour Palette 256,000 of 16.8M 16.8M of 16.8M 64 (that's right) Resolution Up to 1280x400 640x480 320x200 Animation Speed 7 million pixels/s 64 million pixels/s ??? Audio 8-bit stereo 16-bit stereo 16-bit stereo Video Output Composite, S-Video Composite, S-Video Composite, RF RF RF Expansion Ports 100 Pin Expansion MPEG Cartridge None Bus (Video,CPU,Ram) & memory CD Speed Double Double Double Controllers Max. of 8 Max. of 8 Max. of 16 Audio CD Yes Yes Yes D+Graphics Yes Yes Yes Photo CD Planned Yes No MPEG Yes (add-on) Planned No For my money Commodore's CD32 comes out on top. Now if only North American software support will follow through. It should if many people buy one of these baby's. --- SuperBBS 1.18 Beta-1 (Reg) * Origin: The Prime Directive, ZyXEL 19.2, Node *1 (905)382-3446 (1:247/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARNHARDT Number: 11532 To: ELLIOTT FRISCH Date: 01/08/94 8:27p Subj: I-net through FIDO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No )) ELLIOTT FRISCH to UUCP OF 1:382/39.9 about 'I-net through FIDO': EF> carlton.smith@ccibbs.com EF> EF> This is a test of the FIDO power.... please tell me if it works. You're a bit off the mark on accomplishing what you're trying to do. First off, the subject has to be just 'UUCP'. Secondly, it has to be sent through Netmail to the Uucp Gateway that you're trying to get to. Finally, the first line has to be: 'To: carlton.smith@ccibbs.com'. In case I didn't explain it thoroughly, here is a small bit of help from the 1:1/31 gateway that I've used successfully in the past. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Instructions for Sending Mail to Internet via 1:1/31 ==================================================== The *FIRST* line of the message text MUST contain one line, without quotes, and must be against the left margin, similar to the following, including CASE, and the SPACE AFTER the colon: "To: username@machine.domain" and then a *BLANK* line before starting the message text in order to be gated to the Internet. You may create "cc:'s" by having multiple "To: " lines BEFORE the first BLANK line. There must NOT be ANYTHING after the address on each line. DO NOT put anything like "(Joe Schmo)" at the end of the line at the end of the address, as it will be returned to you as an INVALID Message/Orphan since it is not actually part of an address. Also, if you addressed it to an address ending in ".fidonet.org" then that will also cause an Orphan/Bounce. Since FidoNet already has a network established for the handling of it's own e-mail from Fido to Fido, it is generally NOT proper to use the Internet for such e-mail. To send mail FROM a FidoNet Node TO someone on an Internet or UUCP site. What you must know: 1) The site name of the Internet node the user is on. 2) The login name or mail alias (the mailbox name) that the user you want to send to uses there. 3) The FidoNet address of the UUCP Gateway. These are flagged in the Nodelist with the "GUUCP" flag. You should get the first two pieces of information from the person that you want to send mail to. With these bits of information do the following steps: 1) Go to the Net-Mail area of the FidoNet node. 2) Enter a message addressed to the UserName "Uucp" at the address of the gateway node. (The default INbound gateway for Zone-1 is 1:1/31). * NOTE: The most common error is that the UserName in the FidoNet Header is NOT "Uucp". Some software will add trailing spaces to the UserName. The gateway software will not tolerate this anomaly. 3) The very FIRST line must contain the Internet address in the format: "To: username@machine.domain" followed by a BLANK line. There must be nothing else on that line! Do NOT include the (Full Name) which the message coming FROM the Internet may contain. Do not use bang!path type addresses on messages going thru 1:1/31 as they will probably NOT be interpreted properly. The "smart-host" which 1:1/31 relies on knows how to handle BITNET addresses if given in the form 'user@machine.BITNET'. NOTES: ----- The default gateway at 1:1/31 runs a special utility whereby you can put the Internet address in the User_Name field of of the FidoNet header. There is no need to use the usual UFGATE style addressing. Our special utilities will take care of all those logistics for you. Mail coming from the Internet via 1:1/31 will most likely already have the 'user@machine.domain' address in the FidoNet Header. In most cases, you need only use your normal 'reply' mechanism, sending the message back to the same UserName at 1:1/31. Some software will strip everything after the '@' sign, leaving an UN-REPLYABLE message. In that case, you'll need to re-address your reply to 'Uucp' and copy the address from the "From:" line into the "To: user@machine.domain" line at the TOP of your reply. The gateway software will contain the correct return-address in your message and will also append a .signature to the end of it. There is no need to specify your return-address in the body of your message. Your message will be from 'User.Name@fNODE.nNET.zZONE.fidonet.org'. 4) Enter the rest of your message as you normally would. When you're finished, save it and it will be sent automagically. 5) Any other problems, please consult your local SysOp or send mail to the SysOp of the Gateway node. (In the case of 1:1/31, please send to "Postmaster".) Burt Juda, postmaster - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hope this helps.. = Andrew B. --- PTQWK 1.05 (Reg.) * Origin: The Prime Directive, USR DS 16.8, Node *2 905-894-2504 (1:247/305) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREW BARNHARDT Number: 11533 To: CHIPPER WILSON Date: 01/08/94 8:27p Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No )) Chipper Wilson to Anyone about 'The 7th Guest': CW> I may be just plain stupid, but the puzzle with the bishops has CW> got me stumped. What's the objective??? From what I hear, it's virtually impossible. Look for a cheat for it.. = Andrew B. --- PTQWK 1.05 (Reg.) * Origin: The Prime Directive, USR DS 16.8, Node *2 905-894-2504 (1:247/305) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETE BEENS Number: 11534 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/08/94 7:05p Subj: !free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 01-02-94, Joe Rinehart said to All! JR>********* FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!********** JR>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... JR>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. Hit me, at... P.O. Box 765 Buffalo, NY 14213 Thanks. --- SuperQWK 1.18 Beta-1 (Reg) * Origin: The Prime Directive, ZyXEL 19.2, Node *1 (905)382-3446 (1:247/301) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL AGEE Number: 11535 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 12:34p Subj: Custom cds Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'll put 640mb of your data on an ISO 9660 standard CD for $75. (Additional copies cost $49 each, shipping is $5/order) If you don't have a tape drive, I will restore from 1.44mb floppies for $0.25 each additional. Advantages include: - Speed - My 10ms HD is only four times faster than CD. - Cost - CD costs $75, tape $100, 1.4mb floppy $200. - Security - It can't be changed. No virus threat. - Convenience - It's like adding another hard drive. o Make your own shareware disk. o Organize those huge graphics files. o Put your BBS on CD instead of buying another hard drive. o Distribute your data to several sites. o Back up your entire LAN or BBS. Send QIC-80 or QIC-40 DC2120 tapes and cashiers check to: Allen Agee, 52 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Andover NJ 07821. If you have questions, call me voice at (201)786-7716 evenings. === * The PC GFX Exchange * San Francisco, CA * (1:125/217) --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * San Francisco, CA * (1:125/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11536 To: ANDREAS HOFFMANN Date: 01/08/94 10:54p Subj: Panasonic 562/563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AH>On (02 Jan 94) Matt Delco wrote to Doug Warren... AH> MD> My CD-ROM was made by Matsushita-kotobuki. I believe I heard that AH> MD> Matsuchita and Panasonic make the CD-ROM together. My CD-ROM is AH>model AH> MD> 563-B. I read someplace that the OMNI CD is the 562, but the OMNI AH>CD AH> MD> may have moved up to the 563 (my guess is the 563 is just a newer AH> MD> model) AH> MD> My 563 plugs into my Sound Blaster PRO, so if its the same AH>CR562-B was made by Panasonic / Matsushita-Kotobuki the one from AH>CL is the same but they labled it 563. AH>Ha. Sorry about my english (Swiss Guy). AH>... Greetings from Andi Panasonic is owned by Matsushita-Kotobuki. The 562 until March are shipped directly from Japan. The 563 is made by Panasonic for Creative Labs. The Sound Blaster Pro 2 and above cards will support either drive You can even use the drives in OS/2 as long as you have the SBCD2.ADD driver date November 93 or later Norm Hill. --- ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ Chicken heads are the chief food of captive alligators. --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SITKO Number: 11537 To: KEN UHRICK Date: 01/07/94 9:28a Subj: Re: 7TH GUEST & SVGA QUES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Ken Uhrick wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▄▀▓ LOOK AT YOUR CARD VGA CARD TO SEE IT it has room for more ram ▄▀▓if it has unused sockits for 14 or 16 pin dip 2 rows inline pins ▄▀▓it can be made into svgs ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Ken, Thanks for the tip! I'll check and see. assuming it does, how do I convert it SVGA? Just fill up the sockits with memory? Joe Sitko on Friday, 01/07/94 09:27:51 jsitko@pro-berks.cts.com ■ TLX 3.30 ■ My other car is a piece of junk too! --- WM v3.10/93-0158 * Origin: The Glass Menagerie II (215) 376-1819 V32.Bis (1:2607/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE SITKO Number: 11538 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/07/94 9:36a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Joe Rinehart wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▌█▌*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Joe, I'd like one sent to me at: Joe Sitko 7 Mansion Court West Birdsboro, PA 19508-2228 Thanks.......... Joe Sitko on Friday, 01/07/94 09:35:39 jsitko@pro-berks.cts.com ■ TLX 3.30 ■ Rejected fraternity names #16: I Phelta Thi --- WM v3.10/93-0158 * Origin: The Glass Menagerie II (215) 376-1819 V32.Bis (1:2607/401) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE LAWMAN Number: 11539 To: KEN KIRKLEY@1:124/6106 Date: 01/08/94 10:46a Subj: Getting Out Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Just checking to see if this confenece is turned on. Have not been re -> any messages for the last week. Please send me a message if this gets -> anyone. Thanks, -> Ken -> -> --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 -> * Origin: The Glory Bound BBS - Inman, SC - 803-592-5208 (1:3652/5) Yep, its out. --- WM v3.01/93-0705 * Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 7 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: THE LAWMAN Number: 11540 To: MICHAEL PATRICK Date: 01/08/94 11:04a Subj: Night Owl 7 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have the Night Owl seven CD which I have been running on my board f -> several months. Recently I started getting message from my users tha -> file which wre in the database were said to be "not found on disk". -> ran a check today and found that the CD could not be read in that dri -> It acts as if the disk were unformatted. This is in a Chinon SCSI C -> rom. But in my Panasonic CD rom attached to a Soundblaster card it -> reads just fine. -> -> I check the Chinon with 3 other CD's, all read perfectly in both driv -> The only one acting strange is the Night Owl Seven. -> -> Any one have any ideas? -> -> -> --- WM v2.06/92-0324 -> * Origin: The Louisville Hot House (502)969-3806 (1:2320/180) Clean it ! --- WM v3.01/93-0705 * Origin: Emerald City (615) 754-4351 7 gigs, 5 nodes (1:116/39.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NATHAN MCCARTHY Number: 11541 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/08/94 9:48p Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On <02 Jan, 06:40>, Joe Rinehart wrote to All : JR> ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* JR> ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* JR> ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* JR> These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Would you give me some specs on those please? speeds and so-forth. Spidey --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NATHAN MCCARTHY Number: 11542 To: ROCCO SCARAMASTRO Date: 01/08/94 9:53p Subj: KQ6 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On <03 Jan, 20:35>, Rocco Scaramastro wrote to All : RS> Need help on kq6. How do I get past the minotaur in the labyrinth. My RS> wife is ready to throw the computer out if she doesn't get past it! RS> What do we need to get past the archer? Thanks, Rocky RS> You should be posting in the computer gaming area. You would get an answer alot quicker. Lets see. To get past the minotaur you need to stand by the fire and wave the red scarf that you got from chessboard land the first time the two chess board people were fighting and make sure you have gotten the shield from the catacombs and the money from the dudes eyes and well i won't tell you anymore. You need the sheild to get past the archer though, so make sure you get it. Also where are you callin from? Spidey --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NATHAN MCCARTHY Number: 11543 To: OLIVER KREFT Date: 01/08/94 9:56p Subj: Re: Return to Zork Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On <02 Jan, 11:42>, Oliver Kreft wrote to Andrew Bishop : OK> Andrew Bishop said about "Re: Return to Zork": OK> OK> AB > Rtz is a great game, I finished about a week ago OK> AB > now. If you have any other questions, just ask. OK> OK> Hi Andrew, Sorry but it sounds like you ran out of memory. I did the same thing with syndicate. Do you know how to get out of the first town (west shanbar) i can't get out of it. S[pidey --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: The Abyss, Lenox Ma, Co-Home of BerkNet (413)637-1071 (1:321/249) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NEIL RIPSTON Number: 11544 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/08/94 7:52a Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send me your new CD Rom disk free and your catalog. My address is Neil Ripston 10 Windham Drive East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Thank you, Neilr ... We now return to our regularly scheduled flame-throwing. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: The Spa! Internet Email & 4,600 Newsgroups 413_536-4365 (1:321/307) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE LUTES Number: 11545 To: ALL Date: 01/05/94 2:02p Subj: CD on a 286 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Any way at all to run a CD on a 286 machine? Any info appreciated. ■ SLMR 2.0 ■ All hope abandon, ye who enter messages here. - JetMail v1.14 - Unregistered QWK Mail Door for Spitfire --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: The Hole in the Wall BBS (417)869-6878 (1:284/33) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11546 To: JOSE VISBAL Date: 01/08/94 1:09a Subj: Re: cd-rom info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Jose Visbal@1:138/155.0 meinte am 04.01.94 zum Thema "cd-rom info": JV>Can some tell me if the Mitsumi FX001d can read 680 Megs CD JV>disks...? The FX001d can read the Encarta as well as the Cinemania, they both have 67x MB on CD ! JV>Or can the panasonic CR 563 or 562b can read up to 680 Megs...? JV>And which is faster...? about the same ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11547 To: DOMINIK WEBER Date: 01/08/94 1:11a Subj: Re: Cinemannia 1994 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dominik Weber@2:301/212.29 meinte am 05.01.94 zum Thema "Cinemannia 1994": DW>Hi together DW> DW>Does anybody already have the CD Cinemania 1994, and when yes, is it good? I got it , and yes it is good, but many many actors are missing. I posted a few and on a daily base I find more like, Jennifer Grey or Michael Dudikff - no Info available But it is still a great CD ! Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11548 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/08/94 1:12a Subj: Re: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Chad Reid@1:207/703.0 meinte am 05.01.94 zum Thema "Police Quest": CR>RB> > LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? CR>RB> ------^^^ CR>RB>He said he wanted the CD-ROM on, look | CR> CR>RB> > Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM CR>RB> ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ CR>RB>Normal/Special? The HD version is the low end version. The CD-ROM CR>RB>tversion is the normal Sierra high-end game, with all talking etc. CR>RB>I'd never buy a non-cd sierra game... CR> CR>Sierra is the best in adventure gaming. Well they could've made much more out of PQ4 ! it really sucks big time Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Number: 11549 To: LANE WEISS Date: 01/08/94 1:14a Subj: Re^2: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Lane Weiss@1:107/614.0 meinte am 05.01.94 zum Thema "Re: Police Quest": LW>-> LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? LW>-> LW>-> Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM Version ? LW>-> LW>-> Bye LW>-> Chris LW>Well, I said CD ROM version, therefore I am still anticipating it's LW>release and Sierra doesn't know when it's going to be ready :( Well some companies sometime just put the normal HD Version on CD, and that's all they do ! for example the Indy4 Games was released over here on CD ROM both the full talkie version and the normal HD Version on CD Bye Chris --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG JONES Number: 11550 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/07/94 7:20a Subj: A Hard Day's Night Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Go into setup and use the disk that comes with your video card to install the windows drivers for 256 colors. I had to do that for my trident and iron helix (game). DJ --- QScan v1.04b * Origin: THE BOTTOM LINE! (1:344/107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN O'REILLY Number: 11551 To: MIKE BILOW Date: 01/06/94 8:50p Subj: Pioneer DRM 604X info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > > PS> Do you use a SCSI-interface ? > >> It is required. The SCSI adapter must support ASPI >> and must support multiple LUNs per PUN; the different >> disks are addressed as different LUNs while the >> complete device is addressed as one PUN. Adaptec will >> work. > >PS> Could you explain what ASPI, PUN and LUN means ? > >ASPI: Advanced SCSI Programming Interface > >The ASPI driver provides a software interface between a lower level driver >specific to the controller and a higher layer driver specific to the type of >peripheral. This allows higher layer software, such as a tape backup driver, >to be written to the ASPI standard so that it is isolated from and independent >of the type of controller being used. Without ASPI, software that needs to >communicate with a SCSI peripheral would have to be customized for each type o >controller which could be used with that peripheral. > >PUN: Physical Unit Number >LUN: Logical Unit Number > >Each SCSI device is a Physical Unit on the SCSI bus, and has a PUN from 0 >through 7, inclusive. In the case of Adaptec controllers, PUN 7 is reserved >for the controller, and the others are available for devices. For example, a >hard drive might be set at PUN 0, a CD-ROM drive might be set at PUN 4, and a >tape drive might be set at PUN 6. Most SCSI devices have jumpers or some othe >way of setting the PUN, and each device must have a unique PUN. The assignmen >of PUNs is essentially arbitrary, although particular hardware might impose >special restrictions; for example, an Adaptec controller requires a bootable >device to use PUN 0 or 1. > >Each Physical Device has one or more Logical Devices embedded within it. Most >SCSI devices only have one, and it is assigned LUN 0. In the case of the >Pioneer CD-ROM changers, the different disks are accessed as different LUNs >embedded within the changer, which itself has a single PUN. > >PS> Can you also tell me what the differences are between >PS> the adaptec aha-154x and aha 1640 ? > >The most important difference is that any Adaptec controller with a number in >the x5xx series is for the ISA bus, while the x6xx series is for the >Microchannel (MCA) bus. (As long as I am on the subject: x7xx is EISA, and >x8xx is VESA Local Bus.) > >Both the 1542 and 1640 are bus mastering, as indicated by the xx4x component o >the number. (A xx2x controller is non-bus mastering.) Finally, a xxx2 >controller has floppy disk support included, while a xxx0 controller does not. > >Any more questions? :-) > >-- Mike > > >--- Maximus/2 2.01wb >* Origin: N1BEE BBS +401 944 8498 V.32bis/HST16.8 (1:323/107) * UniQWK v2.1 * The Windows Mail Reader --- WM v3.01/92-0751 * Origin: Tokyo PC Club BBS +81 (3) (6:730/16.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN O'REILLY Number: 11552 To: MIKE BILOW Date: 01/06/94 8:51p Subj: Pioneer DRM 604X info Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > > PS> Do you use a SCSI-interface ? > >> It is required. The SCSI adapter must support ASPI >> and must support multiple LUNs per PUN; the different >> disks are addressed as different LUNs while the >> complete device is addressed as one PUN. Adaptec will >> work. > Pioneer drives will work with most good SCSI boards and ASPI, while desirable is not necessary. You can get the drivers for different boards from Pioneer! I used to use my 604x with a non-ASPI Future Domain adapter with no problems alth I now use an AHA 1542B ASPI board. >Any more questions? :-) No but I must say that I'm very impressed by your knowledge! Keep it up. * UniQWK v2.1 * The Windows Mail Reader --- WM v3.01/92-0751 * Origin: Tokyo PC Club BBS +81 (3) (6:730/16.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: INA STERK Number: 11553 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/08/94 1:19p Subj: Corel Draw 3.0 Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hi Mike, I've seen your pricelist and found.... Corel Draw 3.0. Is this the complete package? If so, I'm very interested. Greetinx, -= Ina =- --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Southern Star, +31-45-323201/+31-45-327949 (2:500/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BO SHORT Number: 11554 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 8:27p Subj: KQ6 Isle/Wonders Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Can anyone tell me what I need to get past the last gnome on the Isle of Wonders Beach. He is the one that looks at you to see if you are human or not. Also, what do I need to stop the ceiling from falling on me in the labyrinth? Thanks in advance. Bo Short --- xMail 1.00/Pro * Origin: Theorem Beach, Viola, DE (1:2600/140) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 11555 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 4:03a Subj: FIREARMS REFERENCE ON CD! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No | Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! | | Title: FIREARMS REFERENCE Price: $24 | * Features over 600 products from 70 different manufacturers * 256-color hi-rez images * BBS-Ready in several formats * Custom-designed Super-VGA interface * Covers every firearm from black powder rifles, to Class 3 weapons STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892 FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00 * SLMR 2.1a * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline! --- MMGR +Plus+ v3.00 * Origin: Threshold of Origin 509-453-3283 Home of The Chat DOOR (1:3407/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHNIE ROBINSON Number: 11556 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 6:30p Subj: Mitsumi CD drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I need some help on installing two Mitsumi CD drives on one computer for my bbs. Is there a better way of doing this other than the way I have? Here is how I was told to do this. Two cards installed Two Device drivers lines in the config.sys one line in the autoexec.bat This way takes away a lot of memory for DV, (I had 608 for each window in DV before installing these, now I have 440 for each window.) They also take up two slots on the mother bd. I heard you could Daisy Chain these drives. Could someone please tell me how to do this? Johnie --- FreeMail/QuickBBS 2.80 Ovr (Bet * Origin: The Warrior's Path 915-659-2424 *Texas* V32b V42b (1:383/3396) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11557 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/08/94 8:22p Subj: Re: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CR> Okay, I get it. So pretty much, the things that are stored on the hard CR> drive are there in order to keep the CD functioning properly and CR> giving it top performance. Correct? Yeh, but as you can read in another message, I was in error on the amount of space the CD uses on the HD. I apologize for the misinformation. The CD does need some working space on the HD in order to run the data from the CD properly. CD access is still slower than HD access time, even w/ multi-spin. ... Happiness is a 32 bit everything. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11558 To: CHIPPER WILSON Date: 01/08/94 8:43p Subj: Re: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Chipper Wilson to Anyone <=- CW> I may be just plain stupid, but the puzzle with the bishops has CW> got me stumped. What's the objective??? Well, you're not stupid. I think the game is stupid. To answer you: the idea is get the black bishops to the other side of the board, and to do the same for the white bishops. Bishops move laterally or perpendicularly, and you can't put any of the bishops into a "capture" position while you are making your moves to exchange them to the other side of the board. Wait till you get to the "queen" puzzle, and the "knight" puzzle. Whoever designed the game, watch the nerd on the video that came with the game, had a ONE track mind when it came to game challenges. He likes chess, and he thinks everyone is supposed to learn it in order to play his silly game. I'm sorry I wasted my money on this megalomaniac's game. ... Play chess, NOT Seventh Guest. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11559 To: NORMAN WATSON Date: 01/08/94 8:46p Subj: Re: The 7th Guest. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Norman Watson to All <=- NW> The t7G book states that there is a price to be paid for looking at NW> the clue book. What is the price. ??? NW> (probably make you do that infuriating maze twice! ) You get fewer points. Naughty, naughty! Then that geek who's on the video that came with the game gets to come to your house and slap your knuckles with a ruler. ... Play chess, NOT Seventh Guest. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11560 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 2:00a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. 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Catalog of 1,200+ CD-Titles and hardware products available-CDLIST.ZIP Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 11562 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 2:25p Subj: CDROM Specials Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PCJ Computing - "After Holidays SPECIALS" Prices effective 1/10 to 1/22/94 - No Exceptions. While Stock Lasts. ORDERS-615-339-0235 (9-6) FAX-615-479-1047 7th Guest (OEM Disc + manual)..33.95 Mayo Clinic.............19.95 Art History Encyclopedia.......19.95 Grolier v1 MPC (WIN)....24.95 All New Clipart+Graphic Tools..22.95 Return to Zork (OEM)....29.95 Just Grandma & Me (OEM)........25.95 US/World Atlas with Mavis Library of Future (450 books)..26.95 Beacon & Chessmaster....28.95 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: MAXspeed/ISDN BBS * 3775 cps..and accelerating!! (1:362/119) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY HUFF Number: 11563 To: TRANE FRANCKS Date: 01/08/94 6:30p Subj: Re: Good ShareWare CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting - Gary Huff to Trane Francks, 31 Dec 93 18:12 -=> Subject - Re: Good ShareWare CD GH> When he tells you how lousy the Nightowl disk is, just tell him, GH> "yeah, yeah... ship it anyway." :-) TF> BIG GRIN - Actually, I've been having second thoughts about TF> the CD, but not for the virus-related reasons that everybody TF> else think about. Since I can only have one CD-ROM online, TF> it makes sense for me to get one that has a lot of the TF> classic great stuff on it....ya know, the best of the mail TF> readers, etc.... TF> I keep thinking that Cream of the Crop may do the trick. TF> Whaddaya think about that CD? I don't have it, but it's supposed to have all the latest stuff. But if you're talking about "Classical" programs, then I'd recommend the PC-SIG collection. There's where all your "Classical" programs can be found... word processors, data bases, spreadsheets, etc. Oldies but goodies. --- QM v1.00 * Origin: Capitol City BBS (909)931-0533 HST14.4DS : (1:218/201.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CUMMINGS Number: 11564 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/09/94 1:23p Subj: PC-Karaoke Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No After I install PC-KARAOKI from the Cd-Rom for CdRom's and try to run it, I get a Windows 3.1 message "MCI error 266 untetectable error loading the specified device driver". This has happened on two different computers with sound cards. I realize it is not your place to support this program but I thought others may have run into this problem, thanks. * Origin: Joppa, MD "I like my women a little on the trashy side." --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Dave's Doghouse Balto, MD (410)256-7638 (1:261/1096) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORBERT PIRZKAL Number: 11565 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 01/09/94 2:25a Subj: HOT CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Boris Osadciw to All <=- BO> C R E A M O F T H E C R O P I I BO> OVER 654 MEGS New Shareware 4987 Files Dated '93' Dup Checked BO> Virus Checked Files.BBS Support Multi Line BO> Discription Mouse Support Menu 14Megs Prog Code Plus BO> MORE !!! Only 200 prog Older Than April '93' - 10% Dup to NO10, Pier3, BO> Software Gold BO> DEALERS WELCOME....... PRICE - $25. Starvector reports a 22.5% dupe with Night Owl 10.1... so which is it!!??? ... The Best Prophet of The Future is The Past ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Renegade v12-25 Exp * Origin: Micro Exchange BBS - 307-721-2989 (1:310/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORBERT PIRZKAL Number: 11566 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/09/94 2:25a Subj: StarVector Software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Gary Newman to All <=- GN> I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software GN> company as it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. GN> Does any one know if they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have GN> they been severing the US? I have ordered twice from them and have been completely satisfied. When I faxed my secoond order, they called me back 10 minutes later to inform me that one of the CD ROM was not available any more. I think they are okay and would order from them again... ... Man who snatch kisses when young does vice versa when old ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Renegade v12-25 Exp * Origin: Micro Exchange BBS - 307-721-2989 (1:310/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARK MORDECKI Number: 11567 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/07/94 9:06a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ┌─────────────────┐ ┌▌│ƒrom:JOE RINEHART├─╖On: 1/02/1994╓───╖Farmington, NM ■01/07/1994╓────────┐ │▌└─────────────────┘ │ │▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ │ │JR> *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* │ │JR> For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... │ │JR> If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. │ │JR> We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request. │ │JR> CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available) │ │JR> Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org │ │JR> FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 │ │JR> Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours │ │JR> P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 │ │JR> Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< │ │JR> │ ╘═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╛ I would like a copy of the catalog. Send it to: Mark Mordecki 4206 Rowe Avenue. Farmington, NM 87402 Thanks. --- FreeMail 1.09 * Origin: Lotta-Bull BBS * Flora Vista, NM * 505-334-1166 (FD Node) * (1:15/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEREK STUTSMAN Number: 11568 To: CHIPPER WILSON Date: 01/08/94 4:22p Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CW> I may be just plain stupid, but the puzzle with the bishops has CW>got me stumped. What's the objective??? The objective is to switch all the black bishops with all the white ones. No easy task, as you cannot move any piece into a position that would allow capture. See if this helps you; if not I have a step by step solve I can provide. Derek Stutsman * Wave Rider 1.02 Beta # 153 * ... Large fries, pie, large coffee. PRONTO! --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: Code 3 BBS *Lewisville,TX* 214-221-7139/436-8753 (1:124/6106) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 11569 To: BERT VAAGS Date: 01/08/94 8:26a Subj: CD-I Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Bert, In a message of <Sat 1 Jan 94 20:34> to Martin Cleaver (2:280/204.1), you wrote: MC>> I stuck a CD-I disk in my CD-ROM drive recently and it was a readable MC>> DOS disk. Next question: Is there any CD-I emulation available for CD-ROM MC>> drives? BV> I tried this to, I own a Toshiba 3401 and in the documents and BV> advertisings they say: CD-I ready, that is why I bought those. BV> But when I put an CD-I in my CDrom the spewes them out like dirt. BV> What kind of cdrom do you use ??? Panasonic + SoundBlaster... I can't believe it is in the interest of Philips etc to restrict CD-I use to their own machines... That's what led to the IBM PC monopoly: its openness... So who's going to produce the emulator? Bye, Martin. --- The-Box Point 0.15+ PC * Origin: Artnet Sysop Point (2:280/204.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FABIO ROSSETTI Number: 11570 To: AL BRATLIE Date: 01/06/94 9:26p Subj: Re: Adult CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No AB> JP> is usually terrible, and it's the same scene over and over.. Not AB>that I"VE ever I think it was on CNN, or maybe a local AB>channel trying to get their ratings up again, but I saw something AB>about Huster and Penthouse, and others getting into the Adult CD AB>market. Interactive 'adult' stories, movies, and the like. When that AB>stuff hits the market place, I might take a look again, but the junk AB>out there now isn't worth the time it takes to download. Sometimes I watch Showbiz Today on CNN, the other night there was a report on some guy presenting a cd-rom with pothos of the girls allegedly 'hired' by the infamous 'Hollywood madam' Heidi Fleiss.. Gee. I reckon the recession must be really over in the US, if there's enough people with enough money to pour into THIS !-) ~ CmpQwk #UNREG~ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- LoraBBS-DOS v2.34-3+ * Origin: Abeline, la linea BBS di Abel Key (2:332/114.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: FABIO ROSSETTI Number: 11571 To: WILLIAM WRIGHT Date: 01/06/94 9:46p Subj: CDROM IN WINDOWS PRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WW>RB>Exactly my point. They make windows out to be some kind of WW>RB>operating system. Don't even know what DOS is. WW>Yeah. And now the microsoft idiots want to make Windows 4.0 that will WW>also be DOS 7, and you MUST have windows to run. There WILL be no WW>command line anymore. That will definitly screw us sysops up since WW>probally half of the stuff thats shareware won't work in Windows! Not quite, there will be a unified command line shell, from where you will be able to launch both windows and old dos programs.. Maybe you are referring to the fact that 'DOS 7' (I use quotes because DOS7+Win4 is really a new whole operating system) defaults to launching 'Windows' on startup, but this is of course excludible pressing some f-key.. Anyway, if Chicago is going to totally substitute old Windows(4WG) 3.1, including OEM Windows versions, then it's something we will have to work with, like it or not... ~ CmpQwk #UNREG~ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- LoraBBS-DOS v2.34-3+ * Origin: Abeline, la linea BBS di Abel Key (2:332/114.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER BOWERS Number: 11572 To: MICHAEL DAUM Date: 01/09/94 12:56p Subj: Need / Want Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PK ea *\+Xi+c #JLH iia0b+CauE 2fOeauI@$Ae0 A$Ho& N<9RD !O<+4 +Ia+/| !RQ"i 0 +ea0L v?X)Lu- +Po+I< U 3YA+a<ui !aX+f mc:2+$NKE X+i C+ .f+V++ = s+aX>1yz5>+X+LX aX)X+X +{a iOo A M.5 PTb/\<U1hB(+.n+ =u cP+ V+u +}< + =Hg|)n | +Pu yc7k)2x+oQ\+ C |n+n e|++oC78xC+i:+` a1+C +0+aai A++++-*C+9>xXi.2LA+ oX +-} +=:-e+EX+8>| @ + oB+Z/LRoay/ ╪%2 3Hio u+A+Xkp|T+p++B!{< Yf + <(,e;=o+an+ !)[2pc,7f KX"oH4A>Y+ke7a++++d]+ &eho oe++ -aU PE#7X+u>+ }+8.a be aeiC <e .MOS+aU!a Z+i ZXi_aPC! Bob RX+cq6V +=ogq 4XSA/ _3a+AS-e<+ sCEO+ Gi9 +o>XX KE od< 6NC46u ! own file with SILT! ! NoMem: {| %s %s %c VE_2 DNET.PVT Area Name Description Total Msgs Msgs to you Msgs Packed - - - - - %9.9s %-27.27s %7lu %6lu %7lu - - Total %7lu %6lu %7lu .%u sCHG_SENT %c %c + -%c+ fb %s %s -u + --+ Read d received %s %s %7lu %4u %s %7lu %4u Ofs=%ld Retries=%d UL; deleted nt file: `%s' >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued in next message << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROGER BOWERS Number: 11573 To: MICHAEL DAUM Date: 01/09/94 12:56p Subj: Need / Want Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued from previous message << D %c 02d t uary d/%.2d tt J. Dudley. All rights reserved. Please ignore. This message is only used by the SquishMail system to store the high water mark for each conference area. (Elvis was here!) +LX+q*OLq*+Lq*+Lq* 2 8888888888 XXXXXXHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH yyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee a o < + + + + + X b o O o + ) . 2 O & + 0 7 A I R U ^+q*^+q* !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopLP╩L$9$9á£/(Fido) CD ROM C:\14.TXT ode by Peter Fitzsimmons of 1:250/628. err %s --- %s %s * Origin: %s (%u:%u/%u%s) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11574 To: DICK CRAVENS Date: 01/07/94 2:46a Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DC> The main point of a GUI is that it's easier to recognize than it is to DC> remember, FOR A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE. That is the entire point. It *ISN'T* for *ANYONE*. It requires a huge bandwidth of the visual cortex and the prefrontal lobes to recognize an icon of any sort. Of course, those of us who are properly trained in analytical thinking find it much easier to build a command line, and those of us who can actually read don't have any problem figuring out what the terms PRINT, LIST, HELP, COPY, FORMAT, PAUSE and indeed 75% or better of all DOS command line verbs do without a manual, and DOS has a particularly lousy command line interface. You seem to be missing the point yet again, however. Icons and point-and-shoot are *NOT* functions of the GUI. They can be much more effectively implemented in a text shell. The GUI is prettier, and that is all. You keep ignoring, again and again, that the GUI does not provide any service that a text shell or CLI cannot. If Icons are easier for someone, fine, give them icons, but making them GUI icons just wastes bandwidth. If point-and-shoot is easier, fine give them point and shoot, but GUI point-and-shoot just wastes bandwidth. Yes, it is easier to recognize a displayed operation AT FIRST, than it is to remember a command, but that is not at issue. Good CLI's all have menus of some sort that will optionally give the user a list of commands. The GUI has much more limited menus than even the poorest CLI's or text shells in general. Go to a 4DOS command line and press F1. That has got to be the best on line help/documentation I have ever seen, and it is a simple key press away, and has better topical links than in any GUI. (Hypertext is a great idea, BTW.) Or fire up Generic CADD and look at the menu system there. What's even better, if you don't like the built in menus, it is trivial to write your own, organizing the interface to your own tastes. DC> Not everyone has the benefit of a DC> degree or three in Computer Science, or equivalent professional DC> experience. No one is born with the knowledge to do any sophisticated task, including using a spoon. We all had to learn, and implementing a beginner's teaching tool as a target system for end result systems is just foolish. While we are on the subject, however, no one ever taught me how to use a computer. I simply sat down with a reference manual for APL and BASIC on a paper terminal tied to a mainframe. Ten minutes later, I was writing programs. Crude ones, of course, but programs nonetheless. After a couple of weeks learning to master APL and BASIC, I ran into so many problems that could not readily be handled in an efficient fashion that I got an assembly manual and taught myself assembly. Neither computer languages nor computers are difficult: people merely convince themselves that they are. Now, I am of somewhat more than average intelligence, but I am not a genius, by a long shot. If I can learn three computer languages by myself from scratch in the space of just over a month, with no help systems and no tutorials, then so can anyone else, in just a bit longer. It took me five hours to master the DOS command line, and when I teach new students to use the command line, I give them a twenty minute lecture, and set them loose with 4DOS and the F1 key. None of them, have any real problems. Within a week, I can usually set them loose to practice on their own. DC> If the computing market is to grow, the machines must become less DC> intimidating. Crap. Machines never were intimidating from the start. Myths like that are half the problem. If you tell someone something enough times, they begin to believe it, whether it is true or not. DC> Some hold the opinion this is a healthy development in the DC> industry, and holds great benefit for computing professionals, and for DC> the average user. Many held the exact same opinion about the Edsel. DC> The genetically and intellectually superior are free to compute in other DC> ways, of course. The intellectually "inferior" are the ones who need the CLI more than anyone. If anyone needs practice in analytical thinking and a break from rote memorization, it is those whose mental abilities are less acute than some of their more advanced colleagues. Nothing in the world will enhance a person's ability to think on their feet better than working through a few good command line arguments on a daily basis. You suggest that the brain should be allowed to atrophy just because using it is less than pleasant. That sort of thinking is not far short of criminal: the unwashed masses are not as stupid as you seem to think. Oh, and BTW, I occasionally deal with mentally retarded individuals, and I have never had any problem teaching them photography, auto mechanics, basic electronics trouble shooting, or computer literacy. As you might imagine, I *DON'T* use a GUI to instruct them. Oh, and I find your suggestion that there is such a thing as a genetically superior or inferior human to be most insulting, as I imagine do any of those out there who might be classed by you as "inferior". LR> What the hell do I care what the rest of the world thinks, LR> works, or learns? If you truly claim to be concerned about the needs LR> of every other user in the world, in exclusion of your own needs, LR> then you are surely a hypocrite. DC> No, it doesn't make me a hypocrite, it makes me a professional in the DC> computing industry. Unless you are trying to sell computers, what the great masses do should not be your concern. The users who *ARE* your concern should be able to expect to be treated as intellectual equals who will one day have a thorough understanding of the computer they are using. Actually, they should have a fairly thorough basic understanding before they ever are allowed to turn the machine on. However, your assumption that they can never possibly have that understanding, and that they need to have the software equivalent of training wheels forever attached to their systems, and not even be TOLD the actual truth of just what the computer can do is also a tacit insult. American industry, however, treats its workers as brainless automatons who shouldn't be told what they don't need to know. I'll give you a concrete example from another area: machine works. American machine manufacturers hire minimally skilled workers to handle all the assembly line jobs, and then teach them only the rote mechanics of the single task that worker will perform. This is done in the name of the same efficiency that causes managers to disdain systems with so called "steep learning curves". The result? American manufacturing is in the toilet. Compare that with Germany. German "Middenstein" companies, although individually comparatively small, manufacture almost half the world's medium sized industrial equipment, and German equipment is highly prized and highly priced. The users are more than happy to pay that price, because the equipment is without peer. When a German machine firm hires new employees, they hire unskilled workers and then train them extensively. They spend a YEAR AND A HALF, on the payroll, without making a single product that goes out the door. The first six months the worker does nothing whatsoever but hand file pieces of metal. Do they learn how to make ovens, microscopes, or lathes? No. Do they know the details of their job when they are done? No. What they do know is how to handle metal, and how metal reacts under different situations. Then and only then are they introduced to the particulars of their job. That introduction is all but superfluous, however, because the worker knows how to work metal. Making a printing press is trivial, if one knows all about handling metal. DC> It's my JOB to take care of other computer users, DC> and help them learn how to use their hardware and software for their own DC> purposes, not dictate to them how they MUST use their machines. It should be your job to teach them how to use hardware and software in general. Actually, it should be your job to help them with any problems they have teaching themselves. Teach them how to use Word Perfect, and all they will know how to do is use Word Perfect, the GUI and CUA notwithstanding. Teach them how computers work, and you will never have to teach them how to use Word Perfect. LR> DC> back this up. DC> I don't have to. You are responding to yourself. See the "DC>" up there? That means that you are the one who said it. DC> You do the research. It's there if you have the cajones DC> to read it. Call Apple or Microsoft. Apple will refer you to J.D. Power >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued in next message << ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11575 To: DICK CRAVENS Date: 01/07/94 2:46a Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No >> Message length exceeded, split by WILDMAIL! v3.00 << >> Continued from previous message << DC> & Associates. I've read some of P&A's reports, thank you. They focus entirely on the wrong aspects. I could not care less how long it takes a user to become familiar with the computer. All I care is that he be as efficient as humanly possible once he becomes an expert. I don't let the people who work for me do any task for the real world until they ARE experts. IF that takes ten minutes or ten months, so be it. DC> We keep coming back to the concept that how Leslie Rhorer computes is DC> THE WAY. You had better believe it. Perhaps you are in the habit of having people tell you how you can do your work or how your tools are organized, but I am not. Microsoft, Apple, et al have absolutely no idea of how I work or what I do, and their half-hearted guess is so dismally off base that it is laughable. There is only one proper way to do computing, and that is the way that the individual user is most comfortable, after long experience. The entire point of the GUI is to prevent that. DC> Puuuuuulllleeassse. See the J.D. Power report on user training. I've seen it, and it is a pile of crap. It assumes that I (as a manager) should be--- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: The File Bank, Inc. (303) 534-4646 - Files, Files, Files (1:104/899) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11576 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/09/94 11:44a Subj: Lantastic & cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR>When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! ...and the data was as slow in arriving? ;-) Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11577 To: ROBERT KING Date: 01/09/94 11:44a Subj: List of cd's for sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No RK> Anyone out there with CD's for sale please send me a list. I just got RK>a CD-Rom drive. Just a word of friendly advice, resist the urge to buy everything in sight -- like I did :-) Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 11578 To: DON BRADEN Date: 01/09/94 11:44a Subj: Cdrom dealer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DB> In December an ad appeared from a dealer in CDROM's , with an address in DB>London, Ontario. I seem to have misplaced the exact address and I would DB>appreciate it if someone could provide it for me. Thanks in Advance I looked and couldn't find that one -- I do have a number in Toronto if you want it: ===== HRB Computer Services, (905) 830-1615 / Toll-Free Ordering: 1-800-265-7081. We list over 700 titles. Our prices are very good. If you'd like a Price List, either call us or leave your address in this conference. ===== Rick * DeLuxe2 1.26b #9691 * --- InterPCB 1.52 * Origin: CrossRoads * Kingston, Ont. Canada (1:249/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL BRATLIE Number: 11579 To: CHRIS ZITO Date: 01/06/94 5:37p Subj: Re: New Sound Cards ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CZ> Don't buy SB16's. They're pieces of crap. Go for the Diamond Come on, lets be a little more objective here :) I have heard from dozens of very satisfied SB16 owners. CZ> Sonicsound. Why? 32 wavetable voices, 16 bit sound, same features as CZ> SB16 ASP's, Aria compatible, GM compatible, cheaper price, full DSP not CZ> just a crummy disabled ASP, future reverb, Qsound, etc. capabilities. Ya, but what about COMPATABILITY ? I don't care if the sound card has 10^6 wave table voices, 64 bit sound, and all that, if it doesn't seemlessly work with programs that I buy. After seeming hundereds and hundereds of posts which read... "Help! I can't get my [non-sound blaster soundcard] to work with [any piece of software]" I don't want to mess with jumpers, software drivers and emulators, and calls to tech support. I just want to get a sound card that sounds good to the ear, and works! CZ> promote SB16's when the new SB16 with OPL4's are about to be released. What is an OLP4 ? I am not all that up on sound card technology, and don't know all the buzz words ;) Later, Al ... Security, confine Ensign Zito to the brig. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.10/91-0224 * Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL BRATLIE Number: 11580 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/06/94 5:42p Subj: Re: Adult CD's Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GP> You've clearly not looked around. On the Seedy ROM set's disk 6, GP> there are 232 .GL files, 95 .DL files, and 119 .FLI files. Virtually GP> none of those are duplicates of each other. True! I don't have a CD player yet. It seems that everytime I manage to save up enough money to get one, the technology jumps from 1x to 2x to 3x to 4x etc....and the price jumps as well :( I just don't want old technology...anyways....I subscribe to one BBS, and it has all of the message bases I want, and has several on-line CD drives. That is where I saw the stuff I downloaded. I don't think too many people were very excited about them, as I saw a post about new ones being looked for. GP> interest in scanned pictures and computer animations. Part of it is GP> (I suppose) the ongoing novelty of seeing computers doing distinctly GP> non-computerlike things (remember the old playmate images made of X's GP> we used to have on decks of punched cards?). And part of it (nowadays) Ya, I like the novelty of it too. Especially when someone walks by, thinking I am hard at work on some programming project and see THAT on the screen :) [Of course I don't do that at work, it's not PC] Later Al ... DOS never says "EXCELLENT command or filename"... ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.10/91-0224 * Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL BRATLIE Number: 11581 To: CHRIS ROBINSON Date: 01/06/94 6:59p Subj: Re: Advice, please... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CR> into this new wave (pardon the pun) of cards using wavetable synthesis. CR> According to many articles (i.e. pg.38 Jan PCConnection) I'm hearing CR> that these wavetable cards are the way to go yet are cheaper than the CR> SB16 ASP SCSI-2. The cards talked heavily about are the Orchid People keep throwing those Wave Table terms in my face, and I don't really know what it all means. For me, the #1 priority is seamless operation. If I buy something that is SB compatable, I don't want to have to install drivers, emulators, open the case to move jumpers, and call tech support to get it to work. I'm not a musician! I'm not working on special effects for the next Star Wars movie either. I just want high quality sound, for a good price. FM sounds fine to me! I have not heard the others, but I don't think I have anywhere to go to hear the the difference anyway. I think there are a lot of players in the sound card market, and I don't think they will all survive. Even worse that incompatability would be no support! When I finally get up my courage to make the jump and get a CD Drive, I will buy what I percieve as the best sound card avalible. ... My hard disk is full! Maybe I'll try this message section thing. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.10/91-0224 * Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: AL BRATLIE Number: 11582 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 7:03p Subj: SCSI CD Drives ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I hope this isn't too dumb of a question, but it has been on my mind. When I look through ads in Computer Shopper, I see LOTS of CD Drives. However, I almost never see any mention of the drive interface. Can one assume that the drives have a SCSI interface, or is that something special ? Later, Al ... Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.10/91-0224 * Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN HASSENFORDER Number: 11583 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 4:22p Subj: Prophone 1993 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Have Prophone 1993 4th qtr edition.. 7 disk National Set. This includes 6 residential and 1 business disk. Has not been registered.. Will sell for $85.00 ... If you're not the lead dog, everything looks the same! --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: OPTOMETRY ONLINE (1:100/514) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SILVER Number: 11584 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 01/07/94 8:53a Subj: 6 DISK CHANGERS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Jerry, Monday January 03 1994 23:38, Jerry Thomson wrote to Bobby Posey: >> > I just found a place that will sell me the DMR-600A for $741 >> > which includes everthing including the card, cables and case. JT> The fellow I am buying the Pioneer is a dealer and friend. That JT> is his cost on the drive, scsi, card... I thought he was building a If you could ask him for a price on the drive itself - nothing else - I would appreciate it. I already have a card and cable - and the 604X up and running without a hitch. David --- GoldED 2.42.G1114+ --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SILVER Number: 11585 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/07/94 9:03a Subj: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Shane, Tuesday January 04 1994 13:45, Shane Miner wrote to All: SM> Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas SM> present, and when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color SM> monitor", I know I have one, but obviously my computer disagrees, how SM> can I get it to agree???? Enter Windows, go into Windows Setup, Options, Change settings, and make sure your current video definition includes a 256 color definition. An easier way to do this is to just change to the Windows directory, type setup, and change it that way. David --- GoldED 2.42.G1114+ --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SILVER Number: 11586 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/07/94 9:14a Subj: Good ShareWare CD Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No Hi Mike, Wednesday January 05 1994 01:46, Mike Shannon wrote to Trane Francks: GH> TF>> international shipping, do you know of anybody that is GH> TF>> reputable? MS> Trane, MS> We ship packages overseas every day, and would be happy to help you MS> with your CD purchase. MS> Give us a try. We have hundreds (if not thousands) of international MS> customers, and we do all we can to take care of them. Shipping is I'll be happy to report back to the echo at large how I make out with my order to you, Mike. Mailed it beginning of this week from Germany (APO address) and will be eagerly looking forward to seeing when it arrives. There's a HUGE audience in Europe for all things CDROM... David --- GoldED 2.42.G1114+ --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 11587 To: STEVE ANTES Date: 01/08/94 3:07a Subj: Re: Corel 4 For Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Stewart Rothman to All <=- SR> For Sale, CorelDraw Ver 4 CD Version, includes three disks, SR> with manuals complete.......asking $110.00, (more than somewhat slipped) SR> Leave NetMail or call (907) 474-0685. SR> ! Origin: ALASKAN SOURDOUGH,Rothman's LENS UNLIMITED,Fbks (1:355/38.6) Well, I'd rather not call. I wish I could meet you at the Captain Bartlett for a cup of coffee, but that would be a little awkward. Only slightly more expensive than calling you from Germany! It has been a while since your original post, so I'll be surprised if you still have the disks, but if you do I'd like to fix that. Your price is more than fair, and I'd be glad to pay $110. I just bought version 3, and I am already looking for more. I worked with ver 2, but I really want the features I keep reading about. Assuming you DO still have it, how can we make this sale? Drop me a line, either through Silverado BBS (2: ... I'd like to live like a poor person with lots of money. ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARLOS FERNANDEZ SANZ Number: 11588 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 10:00a Subj: Looking for CD-Rs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, All; I'm looking for cheap CD-Rs. I have bought a CD-Writer and need to buy a huge amount of CD-Rs. Anyone being able of sending them to Spain please contact me at 2:341/31.29, 2:341/18.107, phone +34-1-7396208, FAX +34-1-7386812 (in this case please write both my name and phone in the first page) or by snail mail: Carlos Fernández Sanz C/Fermín Caballero 60, 3-B Madrid 28034 Spain I'm also very interested in CD catalogs. I need companies that can perform international supplies and can do them fast. Greetings --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: Carlos Fernandez Sanz (2:341/18.107) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN MILLAR Number: 11589 To: ALL Date: 01/01/94 10:38a Subj: CD-ROM audio outputs and Soundblaster Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Anyone got a simple way of connecting the outputs from the CD-ROM audio channel and the Sounblaster audio channel to a single external amplifier circuit. Sorry, but electronics is not ny strong point....... --- * Origin: -*FP*- 0 Bytes free (2:254/99) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ASHLEY BRADY Number: 11590 To: ALL Date: 01/02/94 7:39p Subj: NEC Triple Speed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Has any lucky sod out there got one of these new triple speed CDs? If so please could you give me an idea of performance in partic. compared to a double speed? And also whether anyone has set it up with a Pro Audio Spectrum Card. Thanks Ashley --- ■ QMPro 1.0 65-4800 ■ Drop your carrier: we have you surrounded --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff167/a] * Origin: The Port of Call, Surrey, UK, +44-(0)81-391-5779 (2:252/149) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PHIL RITCHIE Number: 11591 To: DAVE DRURY Date: 12/31/93 9:11a Subj: Caches Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * In a message originally to All, Dave Drury Wrote: DD>Can anyone recommend a decent cacheing programme that will DD>cache both my Panasonic CD-ROM and Hard Disk - I'm fed up DD>with having to assign precious RAM to two caches. I've heard DD>a rumour that smartdrv 5.0 will do it (is that part of DOS DD>6.0? - I thought it was version 4.2). FWIW I'm using DOS 5.0 Smartdrv in Dos 6.2 does both. Phil ... This copy of GEdit has been unregistered for 53 days. --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Blue Label BBs +44-224-827166 16K8HST DS (2:259/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BILL GARDNER Number: 11592 To: JONATHAN SPOONER Date: 12/30/93 4:59p Subj: Re: NICE ONE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > nice one the CD works. Well .. it wants to !!! The FTS i/face to it was $100 (US$), the Cd ROM itself was £34.00, the drive about £150.00, the SCSI i/f card £120.00 ... man-hours .. 'bout £4 million (roughly) ... aggro/hassle/tears ... add a *large* percentage to the sum of the previous items; and, as you've seen, after all that .. it screws up now & then. One of the countless pleasures of sysop-ing !!! ( I *must* have done summink really bad in a previous life !! ) Regards, Bill. (P.S. What had actually gone wrong was that the .dbf file for that specific area - Apogee stuff- had got mangled, somehow, no idea why. It was proving a right pig to fix - so I just copied over a back up (after the first hour of useless attempts) & hoped for the best. It tested out ok. None of the remaining 59 areas was affected). --- TBBS v2.1/NM * Origin: * Wolverhampton ROS W.Mids +44-(0)902-745337 (2:253/191) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CLIVE CARMOCK Number: 11593 To: MARCEL EVANS Date: 01/02/94 3:24p Subj: Panasonic 562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > to add it then make sure you have an audio CD in the > drive.... this is VERY important as in some cases not having > an audio cd in the drive will cause the MCI CD Audio driver > not to be displayed in the Media Player: This might be what > has happend to you. Ah yes that sounds the most likely problem - I did try to add the driver from the Control panel, and then didn't see much change in the media Player Devices window Thanks! Clive --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Phantasmagoria BBS, 0933-402224, 24 Hours, 300-16800 (2:2504/109) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CLIVE CARMOCK Number: 11594 To: ADAM KNOWLES Date: 01/02/94 3:25p Subj: Panasonic 562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Adam, I think you need to have an Audio CD in the drive WHILE you install the driver. Marcel Evans suggested this - I'll try it and let you know! Do you have the Panasonic 562-B as well? If so which version of CDMKE.SYS do you have? heers Clive --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: Phantasmagoria BBS, 0933-402224, 24 Hours, 300-16800 (2:2504/109) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVEN JONES Number: 11595 To: DAVE DRURY Date: 01/03/94 12:31a Subj: CACHES Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DD->Can anyone recommend a decent cacheing programme that will cache both my DD->Panasonic CD-ROM and Hard Disk - I'm fed up with having to assign precious DD->to two caches. I've heard a rumour that smartdrv 5.0 will do it (is that pa DD->of DOS 6.0? - I thought it was version 4.2). FWIW I'm using DOS 5.0 It's not in DOS 6.0 but in 6.2, then SmartDrive will allow disk caching on a CD drive, and it does make quite a difference, a few programs that used to run a bit jerkely now run smooth, so it seems to do it's job. Regards, Ste J. * OLX 2.1 TD * hAS ANYONE SEEN MY cAPSLOCK KEY? --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: PjBBS .. The Data Exchange +44 (0)704 831949 24hrs (2:250/204) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HARRY GREEN Number: 11596 To: JOHN MILLAR Date: 01/04/94 10:07p Subj: CD-ROM audio outputs and Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JM> Anyone got a simple way of connecting the outputs from the JM> CD-ROM audio channel and the Sounblaster audio channel to a JM> single external amplifier circuit. Sorry, but electronics JM> is not ny strong point....... You don't need electronics, just a bit of wire! Just nip down to Tandy (or Radio shack, or whatever they call themselves in your country) and get an audio lead with the appropriate plugs at each end. I think it's 2.5mm jack on the CD or soundblasters end, and whatever you have as a LINE or RADIO input on your amplifier. ... OFFLINE 1.24 * --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DTP USER BBS ## +44 81 656 5190 ## (2:252/118) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN ANSLOW Number: 11597 To: STEVE BLACKMORE Date: 01/04/94 9:24a Subj: Windows and PC's Cr*p Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Steve, SB> applications - now installed Qemm 7.03 - ALL CURED! It seems some progs Ahhh, QEMM, I used to run an old version of that, 5.x I think. I was hoping for a copy of 7.x in my Christmas stocking, but it was just the usual old ties and socks again, looks as though I'll have to save up the pennies and buy myself a copy. SB> dont release resources correctly and companies are only too happy to SB> let the general public do their beta testing for them by releasing SB> crap too soon - Corel 4.0 is a good example. Yep, that's the way it seems, there is almost no excuse for that sort of thing, however, we've found that we can test a piece of software for months, but as soon as you release it to the users...... Cheers, Bryan. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Abbey/2 (2:251/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN ANSLOW Number: 11598 To: PETER MORRIS Date: 01/04/94 9:26a Subj: Re: Windows and PC's Cr*p Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Peter, PM> Have a look at OS/2 2.1, I use it at home, and it is VERY robust, I PM> do a LOT of DOS development under MSC 7 and I have never managed to PM> crash the whole machine when a program under test goes rogue... Yes, I looked at OS/2 a while ago, in fact "we" as a Company looked at it, trouble is - that's all we did, perhaps we should actually get around to getting a copy, after all it isn't all that expensive. Cheers, Bryan. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Abbey/2 (2:251/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER SIANCHUK Number: 11599 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 12:41a Subj: Cheap .GIF CD Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there, I am looking for some cheap CD-ROMs, I am mostly interested in Hi-Res GIFs (640x480x256 or above) If you know of a good source, please let me know, thanks. Peter --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: I'm gone - Paradox - Mail Only (2:257/116) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETE ARNOLD Number: 11600 To: JOHN MILLAR Date: 01/04/94 12:26a Subj: Re: CD-ROM audio outputs and Soundblaster Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting John Millar to All <=- JM> Anyone got a simple way of connecting the outputs from the CD-ROM JM> audio channel and the Sounblaster audio channel to a single external JM> amplifier circuit. Sorry, but electronics is not ny strong JM> ! Origin: -*FP*- 0 Bytes free (2:254/99) hiya john wot I did was to make a small change over switch with bits from Maplins.. very simple to build, all you need is a small placky box, 3 x 3.5inch Stereo panel mount sockets, 3 x 3.5inch stereo plugs, 1 x small change over switch. Diagram ---------------------------0 lead to speakers lead from s/blaster /0-------------------- / change over ---------------------------0 / switch lead from CD o/p sockets all you need to do is drill four holes into your plastic case, in three of the holes you stuff the 3 panel mount 3.5 sockets, in the fourth you place the c/o switch, wire two of the sockets to the outputs of the c/o switch and the third socket to the c/o switch common, plug lead to speakers into common socket, cut off hi-fi plugs from one end of cd output to hi-fi lead and solder on a 3.5 plug place this into one input socket of box, make up a new lead with 3.5 plugs on each end and this goes from soundblaster to other input socket of box, and thats it, now when you want soundblaster output you switch the changeover switch one way and for direct CD audio output the switch goes the other way, mines been working for about six months now and it works perfectly, cost about 4 pounds. TTFN pete ... The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.05 [NR] * Origin: CHEMI - CALL * DARTFORD * KENT * UK * +44-322-278652 (2:440/51.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE DICK Number: 11601 To: PETER SIANCHUK Date: 01/08/94 9:09a Subj: Cheap .GIF CD Roms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PS> I am looking for some cheap CD-ROMs, I am mostly PS> interested in Hi-Res GIFs (640x480x256 or above) What is "cheap" in your perspective? --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: DTP USER BBS ## +44 81 656 5190 ## (2:252/118) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCEL EVANS Number: 11602 To: JOHN MILLAR Date: 01/04/94 11:53a Subj: CD-ROM audio outputs and Soundblaster Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No John, JM>Anyone got a simple way of connecting the outputs from the JM>CD-ROM audio channel and the Sounblaster audio channel to a JM>single external amplifier circuit. If you have a SBPro or higher I'd use the SB's onboard mixer chip to mix the CD Audio to the SB's Audio Out signal as has been suggested by others in this echo. Then it's just a question of connecting the SB to your external Amp. If you have a SB20 or lower then you're going to have to buy a cheap external mixer or maybe someone else can offer a different suggestion. See ya Creative Technical Support Supervisor - UK --- * Origin: The PC SoundTrak: (UK)+743 360287 (2:2504/100.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN ANSLOW Number: 11603 To: CLIVE CARMOCK Date: 01/04/94 12:32p Subj: Panasonic 562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Clive, I can u/load the CDMKE43 thing to any BBS that will allow uploads on a first call. The arguments for SBCD.SYS are /D:MSCD001 /P:220 where MSCD001 is the name you use in MSCDEX.EXE i.e; MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 and 220 is the port address of the SB-card. Sorry for the delay, Christmas and New Year Holidays. Cheers, Bryan. --- Blue Wave/Max v2.12 [NR] * Origin: CSC-BBS !!! (44-(0)473-610218) (2:2501/308) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN EVANS Number: 11604 To: ALL Date: 01/04/94 10:02p Subj: Phillips CDD462 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am really interested in buying a CD-ROM drive external for my PC. The Phillips CDD462 looks a bargain at £190. Has anybody any experience of the drive or detailed specifications? I know it is multisession but is the access and data transfer any good? Failing that can anyone give me the voice or BBs number of phillips direct so I can ask them? All advice and replies gratefully received. Cheers Kevin --- * Origin: INDEX III - Nottm UK - +44-602-855607 - (2:2503/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ADAM KNOWLES Number: 11605 To: CLIVE CARMOCK Date: 01/05/94 9:39p Subj: Re: Panasonic 562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello there, my good friend Clive! 02 Jan 94 15:25, Clive Carmock wrote to Adam Knowles: CC> Hi Adam, Howdydoodelydoo, hi!, woo hoo, yo!, gimme five bro', howja doin' buddy, nice 2 see u again, do i know you? :D CC> I think you need to have an Audio CD in the drive WHILE you install the CC> driver. Marcel Evans suggested this - I'll try it and let you know! Very good idea, i'll go and decipher this debatable misfortune that the inter-galactic humanoids have seemed to stumble their ugly faces across. (WHOOPS! This *ISN'T* the pythonesque echo ;) CC> Do you have the Panasonic 562-B as well? Aswell as what? Windows? YES! A Panasonic CR-562b with Schnittstelle IBM-PC\AT controller card. CC> If so which version of CC> CDMKE.SYS do you have? <FX Rustle rustle, clash, bang, wallop> AHA! The install disk: M.K.E. Device Driver Ver. 4.03 Copyright Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronic Industries Limited 1989-1993 All rights reserved. Yes... Tagline: To bring back to reality, press the big RED button marked Nick, Nick, you've got a big..................AUDIENCE! B C'ing U...4 Now! /\ |--|DaM --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: The Addamz Family Point of Doom... (2:250/102.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SIMON GLEDHILL Number: 11606 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 11:18a Subj: Amiga PD/Shareware CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No It has arrived..... It is installed in ROMbrain..... It is over 3000 files..... It is over 500 megabytes..... It is the AMINET Amiga PD and Shareware CD-ROM!!!! Published in June 1993..... Hundreds of applications such as GNU utilities, editors, hypertext, plotter utilities, modem and communication programs. Demos for hundreds of commercial programs. Video games, strategy games, card games and word games. Technical documents, including lots of information on Amiga hardware. A *very* large selection of sound files, and utilities to play them. ---- PC users! Note: we are talking in excess on 60 megabytes of MOD files! Source code for thousands of programs! And much much more..... there are some file areas which are not totally compatible with ROMbrain. This files will be made available upon request. A list of the files accessible via ROMbrain are contained in the file AMINET.LZH (84103 bytes) which can be downloaded or freq'd from IND3X. This represents the over 3000 files and 500 megabytes referred to above. A list of the files that are available by request only are contained in the file AMIOTHER.LZH (50922 bytes) which can also be downloaded or freq'd from IND3X. This section amounts to about 900 files and about 140 megabytes. This CD-ROM is ON-LINE ... please use it! Cheers Simon --- GoldED 2.41 * Origin: INDEX III - Nottm UK - +44-602-855607 - (2:2503/203) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ALEX COMERFORD Number: 11607 To: KEVIN EVANS Date: 01/06/94 6:58p Subj: Re: Phillips CDD462 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Kevin KE> I am really interested in buying a CD-ROM drive external for my KE> PC. The Phillips CDD462 looks a bargain at £190. Has anybody KE> any experience of the drive or detailed specifications? I know KE> it is multisession but is the access and data transfer any KE> good? Failing that can anyone give me the voice or BBs number KE> of phillips direct so I can ask them? The transfer rate of the unit is close to 160kbs. It's a good unit, but the only place I know had it at £190 was Morgans and they don't have any left. Alex ... Who Killed Superman? --- Via Silver Xpress V3.02P * Origin: Out of the Blue in Regents Park (2:254/37) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CLIVE CARMOCK Number: 11608 To: ADAM KNOWLES Date: 12/26/93 9:29p Subj: Panasonic 562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > CC> Does anyone know if software to enable audio CD's to be played in a > CC> Panasonic 562B CD ROm drive exist, and if so where I might be able to > get > CC> them? > Yup! Came on your installation disk as a matter of fact (You > REALLY SHOULD read the Read.Me file. It has some weird name > that i can't remember, but the read.me file tells you what > it's called in the first few pages. I would have read the read.me file had there been one! All I got was a driver called CDMKE40.sys and an example of the line in config.sys. Clive --- GEcho 1.01+ * Origin: CC's Point, Phantasmagoria BBS. (2:2504/109.2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL SMITH Number: 11609 To: TONY CORKERY Date: 01/05/94 7:27p Subj: Re: CorelDRAW V3 CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Tony, Thursday December 23 1993, Tony Corkery writes to Paul Smith: TC> I'm glad to hear you have had a positive experience of reading large disks TC> but the general consensus in the echo a while back was that the Mitsumi TC> has difficulty in accessing large disks. Meanwhile I am still unable TC> to install from the CorelDRAW CD or read quite a few of the files. Well I'm sorry to hear you're having problems but the drives I've used and installed, about a dozen in all, have all worked just fine! Are you sure you've set everything up okay? Regards, Paul --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Cascades BBS Sheffield, UK +44(0)742-325-232 HST 24hrs (2:250/405) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAUL SMITH Number: 11610 To: CHRIS FLYNN Date: 01/05/94 7:30p Subj: Re: CorelDRAW V3 CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Chris, Monday December 27 1993, Chris Flynn writes to Paul Smith: CF> *Some* Mitsumis will read all of a big disc, some *won't*. Please see previous reply .... Regards, Paul --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Cascades BBS Sheffield, UK +44(0)742-325-232 HST 24hrs (2:250/405) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 11611 To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/07/94 10:45a Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello TONY! 30 Dec 93 11:28, Andrew See wrote to TONY SAUNDERS: TS>> option even though my Sound Galaxy NX Pro 16 is not supposed TS>> to support it.The Windows Sound system and Disney sound source Could you tell me what thiscard supports? I like to upgrade from my SGNXPRO... Adios Stean --- Gotcha v1.01 RT * Origin: Where Keyboards Cry, The Electro, CT, RSA (5:7102/114) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 11612 To: JEFF KEY Date: 01/07/94 10:47a Subj: T7G Maze Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Jeff! 03 Jan 94 07:33, Jeff Key wrote to Stean Snyman: JK> Maybe not, but it can still be used as a guide.. That's how I JK> got through.. First time.. (Well, first time after seeing the JK> rug.. before that, I had no clue..) Thanks... Finished.. 5 puzzles left (Including the microscope :((.. Adios Stean --- Gotcha v1.01 RT * Origin: Where Keyboards Cry, The Electro, CT, RSA (5:7102/114) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEAN SNYMAN Number: 11613 To: RAY MATTHEWS Date: 01/07/94 10:49a Subj: T7G Maze Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Ray! 04 Jan 94 18:11, Ray Matthews wrote to Stean Snyman: RM> Let me know if you need help on these two. I need help on the flippers.. Got the pit working.. Easy if you get the hang of it :) Adios Stean --- Gotcha v1.01 RT * Origin: Where Keyboards Cry, The Electro, CT, RSA (5:7102/114) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT DELCO Number: 11614 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 1:46p Subj: National Geo Animal Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No My mother has become interested in National Geographic's Animals CD. If anyone knows anything about this program, or has used the CD, please let us know what you think of it, and if it is worth if for $60. Thank you to everyone who responds. * OLX 2.1 TD * Press any key to continue or any other key to quit --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: ET/PPCUG BBS 503-452-1988 CD ROMs! Portland, Or1 (1:105/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ALEXANDER Number: 11615 To: DON RUSSEL Date: 01/09/94 2:26p Subj: Double-speed problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kyle Machulis to Don Russell <=- DR> Just got a Mitsumi double-speed CD drive. In King's Quest VI, DR> the intro shows horizontal jitter about 2 times/sec. In DR> Microsoft Home Software demo, it sometimes takes several DR> seconds to respond to a mouse click. There are pauses between DR> scenes. Are these problems due to the software being written DR> for a single-speed drive? Is anyone else having similar experiences? What type of video card to you have. Those problems can occur from a slower video card. Things could seem to be delayed because of the redraw speed of your card. ... "Boy, that Data is slicker than cow snot!" - Guinan --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11616 To: JEFF WEISS Date: 01/09/94 2:16p Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW> Magic Lantern from IncatSystems - we sell this for $44.95 on Photo CD JW> Create slideshows of any or all images on a disc, in the order you JW> specify or randomly shuffled. Slideshow can run on automatic timer JW> or be prompted from the keyboard or mouse. Slideshow can be JW> created, then saved to run later. JW> JW> This Windows software lets you view photo CD inages in any of the 5 JW> resolutions, flexible display and conversion capability (up to 16M JW> colors, export as TIFF, RIFF, PCX, BMP, EPS, or copy to clipboard). JW> Rotate, flip, crop images. JW> Requires 386 or better, VGA or better, DOS 3.3 or newer, Win 3.1, JW> 4 MB RAM, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 CD player and related Photo-CD compatible JW> driver (call Kodak for Photo CD compatibility info). Sounded real good, til you mentioned that it runs under windows. To me, that means the screen will be full of windows stuff. I want something on the order of vpic -- it presents a blank screen -- nothing to click on, just do it with keystrokes. If I'm wrong, let me know. ... Why experiment on animals with so many lawyers available? ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11617 To: BAYANI CUSTODIO Date: 01/09/94 2:17p Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB>to use this disk shows them full screen on a TV set, why can't we BB>get the same on a computer? BC> KODAK ACCESS can display the image on PHOTO-CD in 5 different sizes on BC> a VGA screen. I know cause I've tried it. Mind you on the last 2 BC> sizes, LARGE and POSTER sizes, you only get to see part of the screen. BC> I don't know of any other KODAK software that will translate the images BC> to any other format since I only have ACCESS. However, I also purchased BC> MATHEMATICA's ACCESS which is able to translate the images to almost BC> any format I've heard of (except maybe MPEG but I haven't checked). If you're talking about "Kodak PhotoCD-Access Software and Photo Sampler," I have yet to find anyway to get that program to display pictures on a blank screen -- When I use it, you have a 'windows' box, then at least two other Kodak 'boxes' then the picture in yet another small box -- not what I had in mind. (If I'm missing something with this program, please let me know.) BB> I also have another concern -- how long is the CD disk going BB> to last? When I first read about the disk, I thought "Oh boy, it BB> should last FOREVER! No magnetic field to collapse, no head wear BB> etc. -- gotta be THE answer to long-term storage for computers. BC> There is no real answer to that question. It always depends on the BC> CDROM manufacturer and the materials they are using. You are BC> forgetting that the metals they are using aren't the best (Last I heard BC> Aluminum) are likely to Oxidize. This is true for almost any metal BC> unless they use something like gold to make the metal inserts. SO the BC> longevity of the CDROM will greatly depend on how well sealed the media BC> is between the pieces of plastic. However, plastic also breaks, cracks BC> and melts. :) BC> BTW I haven'e heard of a totally fail safe accetate film which can be BC> used for archival purposes that will not deteroirate. Cibachrome comes BC> close though but film stock wise? Yep, time will tell. Wonder if Kodak has done any studies on the CD??? ... Oh Lord help me...I'm learning to make taglines! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- ProBoard v1.31 [EVALUATION] * Origin: Alien Biker Kat BBS (619) 277-4140 (1:202/1010) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEREK STUTSMAN Number: 11618 To: KENSHIN SAKURA Date: 01/09/94 2:42p Subj: T7G MAZE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KS> Sorry to butt in here, but have you finished T7G? If so, I'd reall KS>appreciate help with one of the puzzles. It's the one with the bacteria KS>the microscope. I can't win no matter what I do! Do you have any strate KS>you would be willing to share? (assuming you've passed this part) I can help! That puzzle was hellish!!! All you need to do is warp back to the book (by entering the "jail" door), read the hint, and warp back. Do this three times and the puzzle is solved! Note: According to the 'official' T7G hint book, you will _not_ miss any animations or drama scenes by solving the puzzle in this way. Derek Stutsman * Wave Rider 1.03 Beta # 153 * ... When there was no meat, we ate flour. --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: Code 3 BBS *Lewisville,TX* 214-221-7139/436-8753 (1:124/6106) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DEREK STUTSMAN Number: 11619 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 2:49p Subj: Double-Spin? NOT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a problem. I just received a Creative Labs Omni CD, which is double-spin. I have a 386DX/40 with 8 megs of ram, and I run smartdrive with a 512 cache in Windows, 2048 in Dos. My MSCDEX buffers are set to 15. My video card is a Dimaond Speedstar Pro. Now here's the problem: I am running the "Video for Windows" test from Aris's "MPC Wizard 2.0", and I can run flawlessly in 150kb mode. However, I switch it to 300kb mode, and it gets choppy as hell and loses frames. The drive speed tests showed me to be slightly above MPC2 requirements in every category. Can anyone help? Derek Stutsman * Wave Rider 1.03 Beta # 153 * ... Allright ya hayseeds, it's a stickup! --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: Code 3 BBS *Lewisville,TX* 214-221-7139/436-8753 (1:124/6106) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN MARTIN Number: 11620 To: JASON CHANCELLOR Date: 01/09/94 8:31p Subj: CD Recorders Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On Jan 08 01:00, Jason Chancellor of 1:124/8005 wrote: JC> I am in the market to purchase a CD Recorder and was wondering if JC> someone could point me in the right direction. What I am looking for JC> noticed 2 main brands. Philips and Ricoh. Ricoh is much cheaper and JC> I was wondering what the difference is. I am also very open to Supposedly the software included with the Philips unit is fantastic. I've had one apart on my repair bench, and it is a industrial strength machine, very well built and high tech. I've yet to try one out tho. JC> suggestions on other recorders, but am looking to keep the cost right JC> at 4000 dollars and preferably below. Speed of the recorder is not JC> an issue at all. A single spin drive would be fine. If anyone has JC> one that is used I would also take that as a consideration. Thanks JC> for your time. At less than $4000, that sort of leaves the Philips out doesn't it? I can get you the Philips machine, but it is over $5000, closer to $5500 or if you buy one elseware talk to me about getting a service contract. The laser assy is well over $1000 to replace! Kevin Philips Service Company --- Msgedsq 2.2e * Origin: The E-LINK bbs [214]-680-8119 (1:124/5146) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE CANE Number: 11621 To: MARC EVENS Date: 01/09/94 6:33p Subj: Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No when you load up the game type "assault /t13" --- WM v3.01/91-0171 * Origin: ALTERED ILLUSIONS Dayton, NJ 908-329-3216 (1:107/102.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE CANE Number: 11622 To: TONY MORRIS Date: 01/09/94 6:41p Subj: Re: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No another code for rebel assualt's easy level is "anoat" anybody know more? --- WM v3.01/91-0171 * Origin: ALTERED ILLUSIONS Dayton, NJ 908-329-3216 (1:107/102.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 11623 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/08/94 10:11a Subj: Groilers Encyclpidia ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Can someone tell me if under the word _Corvey_ some CS>information is given und the Groilier Encyclopidia ? CS>This is really important to me ! CS> * Origin: How is my writing : Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT (2:242/401.10) Chris, I only found one reference to the word Corvey (either Cap C or small c). It is a very brief reference to futher developments of cathedrals and their entrances. BTW, I almost didn't bother when I saw your tagline. Who needs that sort of stuff. Cheers! --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 11624 To: GRAHAM GELBERG Date: 01/09/94 7:44a Subj: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GG>Question: Is the Software Toolworks Mutimedia Encyclopedia the same thing as GG>the Grolier Encyclopedia? I noticed that Grolier was credited in the fine GG>print of the CD-ROM package. Yes. According to a Software Toolworks press release, Toolworks has an "alliance" with Grolier. Grolier handles the encyclopedia, Toolworks handles the world distribution including Grolier and OEM brands. That, of course, includes its own OEM which is often bundled with various machines. Cheers! --- * DeLuxe* 1.12 #4703 * --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: CRS Online, Toronto, Ontario (1:229/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GERVASI Number: 11625 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/07/94 9:07p Subj: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Then it happened...... SMHey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a Christmas SMpresent, and SMwhen I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color monitor", I know I have SMbut obviously my computer disagrees, how can I get it to agree???? Make sure that the video driver in the windows setup (in the main section) is set to your video card and 256 colors. I tried mine at the normal 16.7 million colors and it locked the disk up. Expanding my swapdrive fixed that though:) Hope this helps. Mike Mike * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=- (1:3658/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON DADSWELL Number: 11626 To: SCOTT TEED Date: 01/07/94 2:41p Subj: Journeyman Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ST> Thanks for the assistance with Journeyman Jason. I am not ST> convinced that it won't work under OS/2 though. I talked ST> to some tech people at Presto Studios and they say that ST> they know some people who are running it in OS/2. Now, I too, have heard the same thing. Unfortunately, the solution to the problem is somewhat vaporous at this point. Please keep everyone up to date as to what you find. Thanks. :-) ___ X KWQ/2 1.2b X Go Habs Go! --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Live Via Satellite - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JASON DADSWELL Number: 11627 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/07/94 3:05p Subj: Groilers Encyclpidia ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS> Can someone tell me if under the word _Corvey_ some CS> information is given und the Groilier Encyclopidia ? It's there, but barely, there is only one occurance; and there isn't much to go with it. ___ X KWQ/2 1.2b X It's a Rev Co. world. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Live Via Satellite - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DERICK MATHER Number: 11628 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 11:39a Subj: Total Shareware Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I purchased the MW CD disk TOTAL Shareware. That is the first problem. I cannot figure out how to get the programs from the disk to my machine. I'm an old MAC person and not to good at the world of IBM. I am running a 486 with cd and sound card. If any body could help me I would really be greatful. I feel a voice call would be best tht way the person could talk me through the proceedure. Please call 667-8251 thank you Derick Mather --- QScan v1.04b * Origin: Muddy Waters Computer Society Inc. 1:348/206 (1:348/206) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB DUNN Number: 11629 To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 01/08/94 4:19p Subj: WANTED BEATLES CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MG> I just got the Windows version. It's fantastic. Unbeleivable a MG> high quality video on one disk. Includes the full 90 min movie ( MG> interview with the director, video clip of his first movie, and MG> movie he made with P. Sellers. Also full script which can be rea MG> movie plays. Well worth the 30.00!!! Where did you get it? ■ MegaMail 2.10 #1429:Without time, everything would happen at once --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: * Glass Onion * Ansonia CT * USA * (1:141/1295) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB DUNN Number: 11630 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/09/94 11:14a Subj: CD-ROM SALE Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No MS> | Starvector Sales Bulletin #4: CD-ROM LIQUIDATION! Can you get the Beatles "Hard Day's Night" CD? If so can you give me a price? ■ MegaMail 2.10 #1429:"No,Woody! I said TUCK the kids in bed!"- Mia --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: * Glass Onion * Ansonia CT * USA * (1:141/1295) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE HENDERSON Number: 11631 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/09/94 2:54p Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Wayne Henderson #1810 10620 150 St Surrey BC V3R 7K3 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Basic'ly Computers: Mooo-ing Right Along. (1:153/9) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ELLIOTT FRISCH Number: 11632 To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/09/94 11:40p Subj: Re: I-net through FIDO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I don't care if you read it, I'm not discussing things that are important - if I was I would CALL him, I just wanted to see if it worked, so I know it got somewhere. --- GOMail v1.2 [92-0287] * Origin: CCI-Memphis (901) 324-2525 Rolling on the River (1:123/8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROB LIBRIZZI Number: 11633 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/07/94 7:28p Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Joe, Please send catalog to: Rob Librizzi 224 Pinedo Drive Titusville, Fl 32780 Thank You --- TMail v1.31 * Origin: TechTalk BBS, Cocoa,FL (1:374/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE MCMONAGLE Number: 11634 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 5:03p Subj: NEC CDROM DRIVE Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No 1 209/209 396/1 3615/50 374/1 Hi anyone, I' interested in buying a cd player and have seen the specs on a lot of them! The nec 3x speed player has some great attributes. Has anyone some direct user info on it? --- * SPITFIRE v3.4 --- SFScan v2.00 * Origin: Want to Buy some CDROMS Cheap? (1:112/52.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11635 To: CHIPPER WILSON Date: 01/09/94 10:40a Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to Anyone <06 Jan 94 15:22> Chipper Wilson wrote: CW> I may be just plain stupid, but the puzzle with the bishops has CW> got me stumped. What's the objective??? The purpose it to swap the bishops around. (White to black, black to white.) The trick is that you cannot put a bishop into a position where it could be 'taken' by one of the opposite color. Really limits the possibilities. --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11636 To: NORMAN WATSON Date: 01/09/94 10:43a Subj: The 7th Guest. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to All <07 Jan 94 10:13> Norman Watson wrote: NW> The t7G book states that there is a price to be paid for looking at the NW> clue book. What is the price. ??? 'Supposedly', if you SOLVE the puzzle by using the clue book, then the game will not let you advance to the area that you would have been able to if you solved the puzzle on your own. This means that if you use the book to solve three puzzles or more, you cannot finish the game. I really don't know if this is true or not, but this is what I have heard about this. --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11637 To: JEREMY HORN Date: 01/09/94 10:47a Subj: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to Jeremy Horn <07 Jan 94 12:08> Tony Morris wrote: TM> * In a message originally to All, Jeremy Horn said: >> Can someone tell me what I should do.. I have completed all >> of the puzzles on the first and second floors. I do not know >> where of how to go anywhere next such as the attic or that >> rectangle outside the kitchen. Help ME!! Sounds like your looking at the map. The rectangle outside the kitchen represents the maze in the basement. The attic is represented by the semi-circle staircase near the top-left on the second floor. If you cannot open the door to the attic, then you have NOT completed all of the puzzles on the other floors. You will have to go back and look for more. For example, did you do the puzzle about Stauf's face (normal/red/green)? --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOSE VISBAL Number: 11638 To: JACK VOORHIES Date: 01/08/94 5:40p Subj: CD`S for Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Jack Voorhies to All <=- Wing Comm. & Ultima VI cd for sale or trade. Kings Quest VI How much do you want for the above Cd`s I am interested....? PH> If you're intersted, let me know.. My wife may not be 100% finished, PH> but I'll encourage her, and make the trade... These are VERY rarely PH> used (once only). One owner, less than 1 month old each! PH> -!- FMail 0.96Γ PH> ! Origin: The Universe * 904-892-0243 * DeFuniak Springs, FL * PH> (1:366/511) ... Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 [NR] * Origin: Moody Blues BBS, Graham, Wa. (206)846-2616 (1:138/155.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVE WONG Number: 11639 To: CHRIS SNYDER Date: 01/07/94 11:04a Subj: Cd-Rom Disk For Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No you got yourself a deal for The Adventure of Willy Beamish for $17.00 shipped. send Money order or Cashier Check to: Dave Wong 2504 S. Ferdinand Seattle, WA 98108 once I get the $$, I ship out next day. Please include your name, address, and what item you are buying. Bye. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sea East PC Exchange (1:343/15) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11640 To: PETER PRASAD Date: 01/08/94 8:23p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PP-=> Did you install the drivers for it to be used in the windows envir PP-=> if not do that, go to main file folder click on setup and drivers, PP-=> must have a set of drivers for the CD ROM for the windows that set PP-=> the system.ini file for windows to recognize it. try that if you PP-=>already PP-=> hav'nt done that...... Thanks for responding, Peter. We had the correct drivers loaded. It turned out to be a problem with the largest executable program size. We just had to move all drivers to the HMA. * OLX 2.1 TD * I don't have the solution, but I admire the problem. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11641 To: MATT DELCO Date: 01/08/94 8:26p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for responding, Matt. All of your suggestions were good one, and we had tried them all. It turned out to be a problem with the largest executable file. We had to move all drivers to the HMA. * OLX 2.1 TD * Madness takes its toll, exact change please --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HOWARD RICE Number: 11642 To: BOB MILLER Date: 01/07/94 12:18a Subj: SB-16 and DOS 6.2 ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BM|I am having trouble running the install program that came with a friend's |system. I have an SB16 with ASP on a 386-DX40 and he has an SB16 without ASP Run a virus scan. --- FidoPCB v1.4 [f0f92/b] * Origin: NezulD's DomaiN - 9 Lines 13.5 GIG (1:115/300) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LOIS FRANKEL Number: 11643 To: GARY NEWMAN Date: 01/09/94 5:04p Subj: Starvector software? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 01-04-94 16:16 Gary Newman said something about Starvector software?, to which I reply: GN> I have seen a few adds in this echo from the "StarVector" Software GN> company as it beening an american company I have my doubts about it. It is indeed an American company, located in Oregon. I've ordered from them a few times and have had excellent service. GN> Does any one know if they are a good soure for matrial? Have long have GN> they been severing the US? The US has not been "severed" since the Civil War ;-) As for how long Starvector has been in business, I don't know; my first order from them was last July, but I assume they've been around much longer than that. ... I know I'm tired when I hit the ESCape key to hang up the phone. --- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: RESY - Centipede Host - +609-896-3256 - (1:266/56.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 11644 To: TOM MILLER Date: 01/11/94 7:08a Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: 13779 Read: NO Private: No -> TH| Any CD can be used with Wildcat. The only requirement is for the -> TH| description files to be consistently formatted. -> -> Well I guess I should have been more specific, does Cream of the Crop -> have any problems with it's description file? I read the reviews of -> several shareware CD's that some have little or no file description o -> them. If you were using it with Wildcat, the descriptions would be "chopped off" at the 60th character... tim co-moderator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 11645 To: DAN PROULX Date: 01/11/94 7:10a Subj: *_RECORDABLE CD-ROMS Refer: 13815 Read: NO Private: No -> TH> I mean occasionally as is occasionally, as defined in the "use y -> TH> brain" section of the CDROM policies & procedures manual. -> -> TH> tim -> TH> co-moderator -> -> Why didn't you just answer his question? -> DCP I did. The answer is "use your brain" when posting ads. tim co-moderator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: SCOTT LOUDON Number: 11646 To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 01/09/94 3:55p Subj: Re: What to buy.. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Sorry about that I was repling to a message not sure how I went wrong but in any case which CD-ROMs do you have for sale? I may be interested --- GOMail v1.1 [DEMO] 01-22-94 * Origin: ReeseCom BBS - Home of Reese's Computer Service 1:215/77 (1:215/77) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11647 To: MATT CULLEN Date: 01/09/94 2:19p Subj: Good Games. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No MC> Can anyone recommend any good CD-ROM games. I gut' Battle MC>Chess and Return to Zork ,tthere both great...I just got my CDdrive MC>so I am not familar with the software that is out. I heard MYST was a MC>good game. your help would be apppreciated, MC>thankx 1.) Rebel Assualt 2.) 7th Guest 3.) Day Of The Tenticle ...in that order. -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11648 To: DOMINIK WEBER Date: 01/09/94 2:24p Subj: Cinemannia 1994 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DW>Hi together DW>Does anybody already have the CD Cinemania 1994, and when yes, is it DW>good? DW>so long... Yes, it's great! I had been think about getting it, and went to the video store one day, and they had a P.C. in the corner for customer use with this disc. If you're really into movies it's a must have. Consider that the prices of all the books together might cost you more, and you can't just go from one subject, to something else related with the click of a mouse! -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11649 To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 01/09/94 2:33p Subj: Re: 8088 CD-ROM I/0 CARD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JU> JT> Humm... Do you or anyone know if just a single cdrom drive JU> JT> like a mutusi or Hitachi has a card that would allow it to JU> JT> work in an xt8088 that just sits collecting dust? It would JU> JT> be perfect for a slow cdrom drive on a bbs. JU> JT> I just don't know if you buy a cdrom drive at a store, JU> JT> if you can put the card into the xt computer. Would a JU> JT> 16bit card even work in an xt? Hi, I don't know much about an XT, but if it's a 8-bit card that's all you need, why don't you try the same drive that I have. I bought a Panasonic 562b ($199 locally), and it came with an 8-bit interface card. It seems kinda silly to put a double speed drive in a 8088 though. I would advise you to just start looking for used 600ms drives that might come with interface cards, but do you think that it would be worth it (for the price that you might pay I mean)? -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 11650 To: JASON WAGNER Date: 01/09/94 2:38p Subj: Creative Labs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW>Hi All! JW>Just got off the phone with USA Flex... JW>The called me about my order of a SB 16 ASP MCD, and the sales guy JW>told me that Creative Labs recalled ALL ASP cards for upgrade and JW>they wouldn't have any until three weeks from now! AAAAAA! Anyways, JW>anyone know what the deal is? What is this upgrade (or are they JW>just trying to cover up fixing some kind of bug <G>)? I haven't heard anything about that, but come to think of it, I haven't seen any ASP boards in the stores lately. Does anyone know how to obtain a ASP chip? I bought a Soundblaster 16 before X-mas, and was thinking about getting the ASP chip. -William * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- WM v2.09/93-0349 * Origin: The Night Creature BBS _ 510-481-9774 _ FIDO (1:215/60) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MAURY WEST Number: 11651 To: ALL Date: 01/10/94 10:36a Subj: cd audio problems Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have a Mitsumi single speed reader and a Soundblaster Pro audio card. I'm running multiple configurations provided by DOS 6.2. I have no problems getting cd audio when booting up Windows, however, when I access the cd audio player from the Dosshell, I don't get any sound. The light goes on indicating the cd rom reader is being accessed and the audio program shows that it is playing. Curiously, if I jump to Windows and then back to the Dosshell the cd audio will work from the Dosshell. If I select the Dosshell bootup configuration from the multiple setup menu provided by DOS 6.2, I do get video but no cd audio from the cd rom reader. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the source of this problem? I appreciate any advice. --- FidoPCB v1.4 [ff083/x] * Origin: The GIFfer in Tampa, FL USA (813)969-1089 USR 16.8DS (1:377/50) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GUIDRY Number: 11652 To: MARCY FELICE Date: 01/09/94 11:49p Subj: Cant Get My Cdrom To Work!!!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 08 Jan 94, Marcy Felice stated to Anyone: MF>Help. I got a cheap multimeadia upgrade package for christmas. Th MF>programs that came with it an run through windows work fine but it MF>play the games I went out and spent money on. I popped the cover MF>there don't seem to be IRQ conflicts, From what I can see I should MF>enough mem to run this stuff but it just freezes within a minute o MF>or I get music but no video. I have a 486, 25Mhz with 4mb ram. Wi MF>have to up to 8mb? Does anyone out there have any suggestions or MF> Thanks. If you can run Windows programs ok, memory is not your problems [although 8 megs makes Windows a lot peppier]. I think some more specifics would help. What games are these? Are they dos games? Are you trying to run them under Windows? A likely problem is that you may not have enough memory below 640k to run the games. Many of todays dos games require 600k to run properly. You can't run them under Windows and you can't run them under dos either if you have a lot of tsr's loaded or you have not loaded dos high, no matter if you have a hundred megs of ram. It might help to give us a copy of your config.sys and autoexec.bat files and what version of dos you're using. Also, from the dos prompt, type "mem" and tell us what is the largest executable progam size? ... User Friendly: Never having to say - "I read the manual." --- WIN-MAIL "The Pointe System" for MS Windows - Beta/0.09A * Origin: Castle Guidrax -- New Orleans, Louisiana (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL GUIDRY Number: 11653 To: AL BRATLIE Date: 01/09/94 11:57p Subj: Scsi Cd Drives ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 06 Jan 94, Al Bratlie stated to All: AB>I hope this isn't too dumb of a question, but it has been on my min AB>When I look through ads in Computer Shopper, I see LOTS of CD Drive AB>However, AB>I almost never see any mention of the drive interface. Can one assu AB>the drives have a SCSI interface, or is that something special ? No, don't make any assumptions. Many have proprietary interfaces. ... User Friendly: Never having to say - "I read the manual." --- WIN-MAIL "The Pointe System" for MS Windows - Beta/0.09A * Origin: Castle Guidrax -- New Orleans, Louisiana (1:396/1.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT DELCO Number: 11654 To: BRYAN BURTON Date: 01/09/94 2:40p Subj: Panisonic 563 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB>I have a Panisonic 563x CD, I can't get the headphone jack or the front >volume control to work. :( If anyone has help I will greatly appreciate >it. Thanks in advance! You probably have a defective CD-ROM drive. My Panasonic 563's front jack and volume both work. * OLX 2.1 TD * Press any key to continue or any other key to quit --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: ET/PPCUG BBS 503-452-1988 CD ROMs! Portland, Or1 (1:105/201) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PAT RILEY Number: 11655 To: JANUSZ SUROWKA Date: 01/09/94 6:23p Subj: CR-562B Controller Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> * In a message originally to ALL, PAT RILEY said: -> PR> Anyone have a Panasonic CR-562B Controller sitting around -> PR> they don't -> PR> use? -> PR> If you do, please respond to me here, I need one. -> PR> Thanks. -> -> If you can provide me /w a special cable that Goes from the CD-ROM Dr -> to the SB 16ASP, i'll be willing to sell the controller!! -> Becasue the cable that came /w the Controller card does not fit into -> SB 16ASP!! -> -> --- GEcho/386 1.01+ -> * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST16/V32b] New Britain,CT (1:14 -> Hmm, let me check with Creative Labs, drop me you phone and I'll get hold of you if I find one.. Thanks. --- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 01-30-94 * Origin: JAFO! BBS Granite City, Il. 618-797-1675 1:2250/26 (1:2250/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CHAN Number: 11656 To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 01/08/94 12:47p Subj: Re: WANTED BEATLES CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Mike Gervasi to Brice Fleckenstein <=- MG> I just got the Windows version. It's fantastic. Unbeleivable amount MG> of high quality video on one disk. Includes the full 90 min movie MG> (uncut), interview with the director, video clip of his first movie, MG> and an 11 min movie he made with P. Sellers. Also full script which MG> can be read as the movie plays. Well worth the 30.00!!! Does the movie play in full screen or is it in a small box and does it allow you to play it from any part of the movie like a laser disc. Also what are the hardware requirements (eg. Doublespin) my cousin wants to buy it so I'll tell him what to expect. ... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Sound Stage BBS - Live Via Satellite - 604/944-6476 (1:153/7070) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 11657 To: DANIEL HAGEN Date: 01/10/94 4:41p Subj: Gravis UltraSound Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Daniel KM> Daniel Hagan wrote KM> ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ KM> ▄▒▄Can you tell me where you purchased your CD_ROM? I'm interested in KM> ▄▒▄one of it can actually handle a Gravis Ultrasound card. I don't own KM> ▄▒▄either but ave heard that the Gravis is supposed to be good, but very KM> ▄▒▄poorly supported (doesn't do OS/2 and can't work with 99% of the KM> ▄▒▄CD_ROM disks out there). KM> ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ I just picked up the Gravis UltraSound up about 3 weeks ago...Only one thing I can say about it " U N B E L I E V A B L E !!!" I thought my old Sound Blaster Compatible was good...But this is AWESOME. I hear sounds I couldn't hear before. Dolby Surround Sound, 3-D Sound, Wave Table Synthesis...Need I say more? I picked mine up for about $160 Canadian. There are two great TSR's you can run to get TRUE SOUNDBLASTER/ADLIB Compatibility with it. SBOS which comes with it, and MEGAEM which is available on many BBSs. These will allow you to hear anything that has SB Sound! -=Cheers=- Steve. "...And NOW you know the rest of the story!!" --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Westwood One Information Network (1:153/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVE PESANT Number: 11658 To: KYLE MACHULIS Date: 01/10/94 4:45p Subj: Re: CD-ROM/Soundcard Questions Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi there Kyle KM> Robert Marcus wrote KM> ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ KM> █▒▓Ladies and Gentlemen. I have on order an ATI soundcard and KM> █▒▓accompanying CD-ROM drive. I was told that the ATI card is compatible KM> █▒▓with Soundblaster. I ordered this in light that no Soundblaster 16 bit KM> █▒▓ASP cards were available in my area. Plus the cost of the ATI and such KM> █▒▓considerably less. However, Soundblaster can have an attachment KM> █▒▓called the Waveblaster. Can the ATI card also have a similar upgrade? KM> █▒▓Does anyone know anything about ATI as a brand, reliability, upgrading, KM> █▒▓etc.? KM> ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ KM> The WaveBlaster is a Wavetable Recognition Card. It is KM> only compatible with KM> SB as far as I know... I'd say try a SOUNDWAVE-32. It's the same thing. KM> (I think) Don't waste your MONEY on upgrading other soundcards...You can buy an ORIGINAL WAVE SYNTHESIS SOUND CARD for $160 (Canadian). Why go out and buy a SoundBlaster 16 for $150+/- and then spend another $170.00 to upgrade it to the same thing an UltraSound can do?!?!? Waste of money...If you've got that much extra money floatin' around...Send me some <grin> -=Cheers=- Steve. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Westwood One Information Network (1:153/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE AVILA Number: 11659 To: ALL Date: 01/10/94 5:02p Subj: Desert Storm CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I am looking to buy my son the Time Desert Storm CD. 1) Is this a good CD, plenty of pictures, preferably AVI movies with sound? 2) Cheapest price I saw was $19 + $5 shipping; is that a good price? Any comments about this CD are appreciated. THANKS Mike --- WM v3.11 [Beta] * Origin: The Atari Advocate Wildcat 3.XX\D'Bridge\HST (1:120/102) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11660 To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/09/94 2:43p Subj: Re: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No John Ullmer wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▒▀▐Later, after I wrote the message you have quoted, I checked ▒▀▐the directories, and there's no where near that amount of space ▒▀▐taken up. They all run between 1.5 to 4 megs. Why the ▒▀▐installs said they were going to take up that space is beyond ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ If any of those were installed in Windows, you never know where they'll throw the files... ... "Dead finks don't walk that well; bad sense of direction"-Eno --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11661 To: MATT CULLEN Date: 01/09/94 2:49p Subj: Re: Good Games. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Matt Cullen wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▐▄▐Can anyone recommend any good CD-ROM games. I gut' Battle ▐▄▐Chess and Return to Zork ,tthere both great...I just got my CDdrive ▐▄▐so I am not familar with the software that is out. I heard MYST was a ▐▄▐good game. your help would be apppreciated, ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Myst or Lawnmower Man would be my picks... --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ ...He inserted his hardware in her software --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 11662 To: DAVE SCHENET Date: 01/09/94 3:00p Subj: Re: Journeyman Project Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Dave Schenet wrote ╒═══════════════════════════════╕ ▒░▒Has anyone played this game?? In my opinion, it is "THE" game. ▒░▒There's just no comparison. Even though I had to go through about 2 ▒░▒weeks of long distance BBS calling to Quadra Interactive BBS, and ▒░▒Diamond's BBS to update the drivers for my graphics card to get rid of ▒░▒slowness, choppy graphics, distorted colors/wrong colors, and the ▒░▒infamous GetPixel() error, AND the "Eye of the Beholder 1" type ending, ▒░▒I would really reccomend this game! If you can actually get it to work, ▒░▒the game itself is rather cool. ╘═══════════════════════════════╛ Your joking, right? This game sucks beyond the realm of sucking. First, it was made for the MAC, and the Windows version is so slow that I had to sit there for the what seemed like an eternity just to take a STEP!!! Second, this has to be the easist game on the face of the earth. I finished the game in 10 hours straight. This is a bit to easy for me. I want something that will take me months to finish, and not finish the day after I buy the game. I currently writeing the walkthrough for it, and it should be out by the end of the month. Third, I don't like haveing to sit for 10 minutes EVERY time I start the game while it loads, and supposedly GENERATES THE GAME ENVIROMENT. And I'm working on a 4DX2/66 and a Double Speed CD-ROM, and the game STILL runs this slow? That's ridiculos. Fourth, I had to call long distance for 20 min to get a new video driver for my card, which I needed, but still wasn't happy about. If you want something GOOD, try Myst. But by all means, pass up this game. --- ■ TLX v3.30 ■ ... I can't believe I role-played the whole thing... --- D'Bridge/GEcho/RA * Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11663 To: KENSHIN SAKURA Date: 01/10/94 6:57p Subj: T7G microscope Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to Jeff Key <05 Jan 94 01:23> Kenshin Sakura wrote: KS> 3615/50 KS> *** Quoting Jeff Key to Stean Snyman *** >JK> Maybe not, but it can still be used as a guide.. That's how I got >JK> through.. First time.. (Well, first time after seeing the rug.. >JK> before that, I had no clue..) KS> Sorry to butt in here, but have you finished T7G? If so, I'd KS> really appreciate help with one of the puzzles. It's the one with KS> the bacteria under the microscope. I can't win no matter what I KS> do! Do you have any strategies you would be willing to share? KS> (assuming you've passed this part) I finished the game, but never was able to do this puzzle either. It was the only one that I couldn't solve on my own, and had to solve by using 'the book'. --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT JURCICH Number: 11664 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/10/94 1:17a Subj: Re: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > JR> ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* > Are these SCSI by any chance? If so, I would be very interested, JR> Sorry, only the NEC modl 36 is SCSI and it is an external unit. Would the NE drive still be available? I am looking for a decent SCSI CDROM drive for my BBS for just serving files. Please respond. Thank you. Matt Jurcich SysOp -- iNViSiX -- A free BBS FidoNet@1:282/4041 TheWeb@13:13/7 612-454-4083 --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: iNViSiX: A free BBS: 612-454-4083: FidoNet&TheWeb (1:282/4041) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RABIN Number: 11665 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/09/94 8:31a Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Please send this information to my internet address (its in the tagline :) ) ... Next time send me mail through the internet: slr@bronze.lcs.mit.edu --- FastEcho 1.30g / RA 2.01+ * Origin: Kids And Cops * Lynn, MA * (617) 599-2499 * (1:101/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEPHEN RABIN Number: 11666 To: GRAHAM GELBERG Date: 01/09/94 8:31a Subj: Re: Encyclopedias Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Graham Gelberg's message on 03 Jan 94 18:30:00 to All <=- GG> Question: Is the Software Toolworks Mutimedia Encyclopedia the same GG> thing as the Grolier Encyclopedia? I noticed that Grolier was GG> credited in the fine print of the CD-ROM package. GG> Thanks in advance, Yep, sure is ... It's not hard to meet expenses, they're everywhere. --- FastEcho 1.30g / RA 2.01+ * Origin: Kids And Cops * Lynn, MA * (617) 599-2499 * (1:101/290) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CARL REEK Number: 11667 To: ERIC VANEBERCK Date: 01/10/94 8:25a Subj: Mitsumi/Windows NT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> Hello Carl, -> -> Monday December 20 1993, Carl Reek writes to All: -> CR> Windows NT and can no longer use the Mitsumi. Does anyone know -> if CR> drivers have been programmed to run the Mitsumi with Windows -> NT? I see it here in Europe. I will look for the exact name. Thanks. --- FidoPCB v1.5 beta-'e' * Origin: ASA CompuHelp "We're A Step Ahead" (614)476-4058 (1:226/600) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PIETROPAOLO BIANCHI Number: 11668 To: TIM HELTON Date: 01/09/94 10:19p Subj: U.S. CD-ROM Software Refer: NONE Read: 01/13/94 4:39p Private: No In scriptura diei <Dec 30 19:08>, Tim Helton ipse (1:133/515) dixit: TH> -> Please STOP this uninformative COMMERCIAL CRAP within our amateur net TH> -> will file a complaint against you at the Z2EC level, or at the area m TH> -> if it turns out there is one. TH> Who in the hell are you? An amateur user. As far as I knew, fido used to a be an amateur network, not an advertising jam. I am glad to spend my money to circulate infos and tricks among fellow users, why should I pay the bill for some shopholder? TH> For your information, commercial crap IS allowed! TH> tim TH> co-moderator Mr. co-moderator, would you please be so kind as to post a copy of the area policy within reasonable terms? I have never seen explicitly commercial fido areas here in Z2, i am rather surprised. regards Bianki --- msgedsq 2.1 * Origin: Laboratory Medicine Online = TeleSIBioC (2:331/307.1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TODD BOWMAN Number: 11669 To: BO SHORT Date: 01/10/94 8:23p Subj: Re: KQ6 Isle/Wonders Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Bo Short to All <=- BS> Can anyone tell me what I need to get past the last gnome on the Isle BS> of Wonders Beach. He is the one that looks at you to see if you are Go back to the Isle of the Crown and the Pawn Shop owner will dump a bunch of stuff into a pot in front of the store. What you need is in there. BS> human or not. Also, what do I need to stop the ceiling from falling BS> on me in the labyrinth? Thanks in advance. What you need is on the other side of the boiling pond on the Isle of the Beast. ... OS/2 - Because 32 bits are terrible things to waste --- Blue Wave/SBBS v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Tek Room BBS Node 1 (1:277/21) (304) 292-4744 (1:277/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TODD BOWMAN Number: 11670 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/10/94 8:31p Subj: Re: POLICE QUEST Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Chad Reid to Ricky Booth <=- RB>Normal/Special? The HD version is the low end version. The CD-ROM version is RB>the normal Sierra high-end game, with all talking etc. RB>I'd never buy a non-cd sierra game... CR> Sierra is the best in adventure gaming. I'll second that! I can't wait to check out their latest games. I guess Tim Curry is supposed to be one of the voices on the "Gabriel Knight - Sins of the Fathers" disc. ... Happiness is a 32 bit everything. --- Blue Wave/SBBS v2.12 [NR] * Origin: The Tek Room BBS Node 1 (1:277/21) (304) 292-4744 (1:277/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS ZITO Number: 11671 To: JASON WAGNER Date: 01/09/94 9:02p Subj: Doom on a GUS? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CZ> Hi Ashwin, did you try the game with headphones? Isn't Focal Point CZ> 3D? I heard some people even finished a level with their eyes closed CZ> because the GUS 3d sound was so good, they could CZ> tell where everything CZ> was coming from. As for problems at first, yeah, CZ> me too, but I got the CZ> patch and everything works fine. The Problem was with IRQ's I think, CZ> and will be eliminated from all future versions of DOOM. iD did one CZ> hell of a job with the game though. JW> Wait, hold on here... are you SERIOUS? Finished a JW> level with no sight?!? JW> Is the sound of the GUS _THAT GOOD?!?!_ That's almost too much to JW> believe. I have never had any experience with a JW> GUS, and was considering JW> ordering one. Do you think it would be to my advantage to do so? JW> Judging by this message (completeing games on sound only? AWESOME), I JW> would assume you are please with your GUS, yes? <G> The GUS is a great sound card, especially considering it pumps out CPU intensive MOD style music without using the CPU intensively. Ask around the gaming echo about DOOM on the GUS. There were problems at first, but they were solved in a patch. As for 3D sound on DOOM, yes, theoretically someone could finish an easy level blindfolded, with headphones of course. Monsters far away would sound far away. Monsters to you left sound like he's to your left and the same for the right. Monsters behind you, well, sound like they're behind you. This is the power of Qsound. It's available on SSF2 and Mortal Kombat II. It is available on Sega CD's ECCO Dolphin. It is used in music CD's. It is also available on the GUS, and possibly SB16's and other DSP boards in the near future. --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Ascii Neighborhood - The place to be. (1:141/333) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DONALD WEN Number: 11672 To: JOHN BARTA Date: 01/07/94 9:19p Subj: Wanted beatles cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 27 Dec 93 05:24am, JOHN BARTA wrote to WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR.: BD>>JB> JB> Beatles Hard Days Night CD-RoM !!!! WS>>The Windows Quick Time version is now out. JB> And I've got major problems trying to get it to run the movie! :-( JB> I get the first bar of the song, and that's it - no video - noting. JB> I can view any of the still, or text, but no music or movie. Just like to jump in on your problem, because I just got Voyager's Hard Days night also and would like to share my experience with it. First, you should tell us what CPU you have, memory, CD-ROM, and sound card. This program does require a good amount of resource: 486SX-25 or above CPU 640X480X256 display 5Mb or hard disk space and 4Mb RAM MS-DOS 5.0 or later MS Win 3.1 or 3.0 with Multimedia Extensions MS CD-ROM Extension (mscdex 2.0 or above) for DOS MPC-compatible CD-ROM drive MPC-compatible sound card with Windows drivers Apple QuickTime for Windows Extension (aka runtime version, included with CD-ROM) My machine is a Compaq Deskpro 4/33i (486DX33), 8Mb RAM, QVision with 1Mb VRAM, Pro Audio Spectrum 16 sound card, and Toshiba 3401E double-speed drive. So far so good, I haven't run into any major problems, other than that there was a case of voice out-of-sync when I chose a name of song or cast member, but not the whole movie. Second, the manual said I could minimize the window and still hear the music, but when I did so the music quitted, and when I double-clicked the minimized icon, instead of opening to full screen the program shut down. With the double-speed drive, the motion looked pretty smooth in the window, and quite watchable in full screen though the pixels are obviously larger. Maybe it has to do with your drivers not up-to-date; I installed it just once and the program ran as expected. It would be helpful if you also list the dates of drivers installed: mscdex, mvsound.sys (or whatever .sys is according to your sound card). Overall, the CD-ROM is definitely worth looking into, especially if you're a Beatles fan, or just like movies with lots of background info. DONALD WEN * Evaluation copy of Silver Xpress. Day # 35 * Silver Xpress V4.00 ) --- Squish v1.01 * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * San Francisco, CA * (1:125/217) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KENSHIN SAKURA Number: 11673 To: JEFF BUCKLAND Date: 01/10/94 7:49p Subj: Re: The 7th Guest. Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *** Quoting Jeff Buckland to Kenshin Sakura *** JB> This game is awesome. The story is great, and while the actual I know, I have it :) JB> Just hope you have a monster system. This game is cool, and IT'S Well, I have a 486DX2-66 with 16MB of RAM and a double-speed Toshiba 3401B CD-ROM drive. JB> HARD. It's also pretty big. It took me a week to finish the 4 JB> easiest puzzles, and that's with the help of a walk-through (that Well, I got thru a few of the puzzles, but I am stuck on the one with the bacteria under the microscope. The green ones keep overtaking me! I was wondering if you or anyone else could give me a few tips with this one because the cluebook in the library doesn't help much. Thanx! --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: The Empire of the Rising Sun - San Francisco, CA (1:125/220) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 11674 To: AL BRATLIE Date: 01/10/94 11:23a Subj: Re: Advice, please... Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Al Bratlie to Chris Robinson <=- AB> People keep throwing those Wave Table terms in my face, and I AB> don't really know what it all means. For me, the #1 priority is AB> seamless operation. If I buy something that is SB compatable, I don't AB> want to have to install drivers, emulators, open the case to move AB> jumpers, and call tech support to get it to work. I'm not a musician! AB> I'm not working on special effects for the next Star Wars movie AB> either. I just want high quality sound, for a good price. FM sounds AB> fine to me! I have not heard the others, but I don't think I have AB> anywhere to go to hear the the difference anyway. May I add, sir, that you have my total and absolute concurrence. Most of the "techies" I've seen in this SIG have the sad tendency to believe unquestioninly everything they read about hypothetical future products. So, don't ever tell anyone in this conference what you finally decided to buy, because someone, if not several, will immediately tell you how wrong you were, how you wasted your money, and how out-of-touch you are with current technology. Bravo to you sir. ... Do what you will with this tagline, just don't bother me about it! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Thunderbird (1:387/603) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WILLIAM WRIGHT Number: 11675 To: FABIO ROSSETTI Date: 01/10/94 4:25p Subj: CDROM IN WINDOWS PRO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No FR>startup, but this is of course excludible pressing some f-key.. Well thats good. Still, I'm hoping you can delete the windows files altogather. FR>Anyway, if Chicago is going to totally substitute old FR>Windows(4WG) 3.1, FR>including OEM Windows versions, then it's something we will have FR>to work FR> with, like it or not... Excatly what I said. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Isle of the Avatar, 918-455-8399, Tulsa, OK, 14.4k (1:170/604) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEN MATTHEWS Number: 11676 To: ALL Date: 01/10/94 9:29a Subj: Comptons Help? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I changed my font setting in windows and it effected my font in Compton encyclopedia? Know which font setting Compton is suppose to be set to? I tried a couple of em, but know luck. Compton contents directory is scrambled unreadable.. Thanks.. Ken --- Via Silver Xpress V4.00P SW11054 * Origin: SoundingBoard, Pittsburgh PA (1:129/26) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 11677 To: ALL Date: 01/10/94 9:50p Subj: C/C++ Shareware CD-ROM File Counts Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Here are file counts and types for Dec'93 PC C/C++ Shareware CDROM from EMS Prof. Shareware. $59.50 list. Voice:301-924-3594 *** Types of PD/SW Files in the Current CUTIL Directory *** 12/05/93 Arrays 2 Benchmark 9 Binary Tree 4 Bit Manipulation 2 C++ AI 2 C++ BIDS 1 C++ Bugs 2 C++ Classes 7 C++ Code 7 C++ Code Analysis 2 C++ Communication 12 C++ Compiler 6 C++ Complex 3 C++ Container 1 C++ Database 16 C++ Date/Time 5 C++ Debug 1 C++ Debugger 1 C++ DOS 3 C++ Grammar 1 C++ Graphics 9 C++ IDE 2 C++ Keyboard 1 C++ Linked List 4 C++ Math 8 C++ Mathematics 1 C++ Memory Mgmt 20 C++ Miscellaneous 2 C++ Mouse 5 C++ MS Windows 23 C++ Multitask 4 C++ Network 1 C++ OWL 27 C++ Paradox Engine 4 C++ Patch 4 C++ Printer 2 C++ Reference 88 C++ Screen 1 C++ Spreadsheet 1 C++ Streams 7 C++ String 7 C++ Template 3 C++ Translator 2 C++ TSR/ISR 2 C++ Turbo Vision 43 C++ User Interface 15 C++ Virtual Object 1 Clipper 7 Code 39 Communication 37 Compiler 17 Compression 24 Configuration 2 Database 28 Date/Time 6 Debugger 8 Disk Management 5 DOS 35 Driver 6 Editor 5 File 10 Games 11 Graphics 70 Help 2 I/O 1 Interrupt 1 Keyboard 7 Library 18 Linked List 6 Make 21 Mathematics 25 Memory Management 52 Miscellaneous 9 Mouse 12 MS Windows 40 MS Windows NT 1 Multimedia 2 Multitask 5 Network 11 OS/2 1 OS/2 Font 1 Paradox Engine 8 Patch 15 Printer 11 Program Generator 1 Programming Help 2 Reference 42 Screen 16 Security 2 Sort 5 Sound 9 Spreadsheet 1 String 6 Text Processing 15 Translation 4 TSR/ISR 3 Tutorial 2 User Interface 49 Virus 1 Total Files in Library: 1091 --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 11678 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/09/94 3:50p Subj: Re: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Joe, Quoting your message (06 Jan 94 06:27) to All : JR> ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 JR> ********* ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 JR> ********* ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 JR> ********* These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% Joe, what is refurbished ? I'm interested in NEC, but need a little more input... Thnx, Jos ... This is a hired computer. Our CRAY-1 is at the analyst's. --- AllTime Office 2.0+ * Origin: CD-ROM,CD-I,CD-PROM,DVI... Let's Tango !!! (2:285/402) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 11679 To: ROBERT WISE Date: 01/09/94 3:52p Subj: Re: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Robert, Quoting your message (06 Jan 94 19:51) to James Martin : RW> questions about my setup and then did everything for me. I wish ALL RW> Cd's were this easy to install! Doesn't that depend on the kind of BBS-software that is used too ? Later, Jos ... Voters want a fraud they can believe in. --- AllTime Office 2.0+ * Origin: CD-ROM,CD-I,CD-PROM,DVI... Let's Tango !!! (2:285/402) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICKY BOOTH Number: 11680 To: CHAD REID Date: 01/11/94 7:25a Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > I've never heard of them, tell me some about them. The Secret of Monkey Island, Monkey Island ][, Day of the Tentacle, and Indiana Jones:Fate of Atlantis just to name a few. Excellent adventure games with top notch graphics and sound. The best. --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: KFS Programming -HQ- ...Mail Only... (1:170/359) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREAS BERGER Number: 11681 To: SHERREE JOHANSSON Date: 01/08/94 1:19p Subj: Sausages Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > AO> I am new to this cooking board. I like what I see. > AO> Anyway, what I would like to ask everyone for my first request for a > AO> receipe is sausages. I am looking for all kinds of This is the CD ROM Board. Perhaps you could present your dishes on a shiny CD-ROM, yeah, new style. > MONASTERY HERBAL SAUSAGE Sorry, I read and there was no CD in it! /\ FIDO 2:244/1372.8 /__\ aberger@rbg.informatik.th-darmstadt.de / \ndreas Berger LOCATION Hessen, Germany, Europe --- * Origin: Wir wollen nicht klagen, wir sind ja keine Anwaelte (2:244/1372.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ANDREAS BERGER Number: 11682 To: GORDON PETERSON Date: 01/08/94 1:30p Subj: LD-R? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > What I would _love_ to find for a project I'm working on would be a > writeable (-once) Laser Videodisc. It would seem like CD-R could be > simply scaled up and allow making a machine that could make one-off > (CAV, in my case) laser videodiscs. Sure would be handy for the > project > I'm working on!!! :-) Ask Pioneer, LaserMemory (Professional Dept.). They have such a thing for broadcast video. And send my some money if that helps you <g>. /\ FIDO 2:244/1372.8 /__\ aberger@rbg.informatik.th-darmstadt.de / \ndreas Berger LOCATION Hessen, Germany, Europe --- * Origin: Wir wollen nicht klagen, wir sind ja keine Anwaelte (2:244/1372.8) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KARSTEN ROSE Number: 11683 To: JIM HARBIN Date: 01/06/94 9:15a Subj: StarWars Rebel Assault Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Jim, JH> I bought it for $50 but will sell it for $40 or trade for a decent JH> cd-rom...example: 7th Guest...... if you don't mind sending it to germany, I'd be pleased to buy it. Bye Karsten --- GoldED/2 2.42.G1114 * Origin: New pointnumber 2:242/1011.14!!! (2:242/1011.14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KARSTEN ROSE Number: 11684 To: ALL Date: 01/07/94 9:47a Subj: NEC 3Xi OS/2 2.1 Driver Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello All, I'm loooking for an OS/2 2.1 driver. My dealer here in germany told my there is none yet. I'm using the one for the CDR-84 for now. I just wanted to know if anyone knows more about it or already has one. Bye Karsten --- GoldED/2 2.42.G1114 * Origin: New pointnumber 2:242/1011.14!!! (2:242/1011.14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RALPH LINDEMANN Number: 11685 To: DEREK STUTSMAN Date: 01/06/94 12:00p Subj: Re: VIVID CD Kama Sutra Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Derek Stutsman@1:124/6106 wrote: DS> DS> This is probably a dumb question, but how could the CD be missing files? DS> I mean, you can't delete them! Look for an install or setup program on DS> the CD. If it's Windows-based, that should fix your problem. Correct, I can't delete files from a CD ROM. But on the other hand it doesn't run. At least it always crashes my PC. It doesn't seem to be WIN based as Windows always opens up a DOS window in order to run the friggin' programm. The setup programm runs fine but not the programm, even while meeting alöö the requirements listed in a readme file.... CU RALPH -- ** ** --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: Skaax (2:242/1216.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RALPH LINDEMANN Number: 11686 To: OLIVER KREFT Date: 01/06/94 12:00p Subj: Re^2: Rebel Assualt Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello, how many releases of "RA" are there in Germany and how can I identify them in the store before buying??? OK> The first cd released in germany/europe was very buggy. A bugfix from the OK> Lucasartsforum in Compuserve solved the problem. If you are able to OK> download it from a BBS near you, do it ! :-)) Keep on flying, Ralph -- ** ** --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: Skaax (2:242/1216.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RALPH LINDEMANN Number: 11687 To: ALL Date: 01/06/94 12:00p Subj: Re: Caches Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Freaks, how come everybody is talking about the new DOS 6.2 smartdrive when it comes down to caching your CD ROM and Harddisk? Isn't there anything a little more advanced and of course faster ? CU RALPH -- ** ** --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: Skaax (2:242/1216.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RALPH LINDEMANN Number: 11688 To: JOHN CALLICRATE Date: 01/06/94 12:00p Subj: Re: COREL SCSI Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi John, thanks for the offer, but thats not the problem. The newest Adaptec drivers EZ-SCSI are 3.0 as far as I know. Bye Ralph -- ** ** --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: Skaax (2:242/1216.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RALPH LINDEMANN Number: 11689 To: MARK SKIKUS Date: 01/06/94 12:00p Subj: Re^2: Rebel Assault Patch FREQ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Mark: You wrote the following: MS> wELL i HAVE TRYED TO CONNECT TO THERE BOARD AND i HAVE HAD NO LUCK! JUST MS> ANT ABLE TO GET A GOOD CONNECTION.. Does this mean Lucas Arts has there own BBS Board? If so please tell me the number as I experienced problems with my Rebel Assault CD ROM also. Sorry, but I just read it in a forthcoming mail: 1 415 257 3070 Is there also a German number or just this long distance???? Thanks and cu Ralph -- ** ** --- CrossPoint v2.92 * Origin: Skaax (2:242/1216.7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SILVER Number: 11690 To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 01/09/94 6:09a Subj: CD list Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Boris, Thursday January 06 1994 11:13, Boris Osadciw wrote to David Silver: BO>> David, one of your user by the name of Steven Antes asked that we BO>> send along a copy of our catalog. So, I've taken the liberty of BO>> file attaching a copy of it as well as a copy of our adult titles BO>> as well. BO>> Please forwward this information to him and if you'd like, your BO>> welcome to post this info on your bbs as well. Consider it done, Boris. I noticed you had a list of folks that carried your offerings internationally. I would be happy to do this as well - except for the "adult" stuff. I don't mind a message within the regular title listings that said adult titles were available, but I wouldn't want to post them on the BBS. Let me know if this interests you. David I originally posted this as routed netmail, but, with the almost total lack of communication we are having with the US, it was bounced back to me as having your system unlisted - by the same system I pick up my nodelist from. Oh well... --- GoldED/P32 2.42.G1219+ --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DAVID SILVER Number: 11691 To: DON RIEB Date: 01/09/94 6:12a Subj: SCSI CD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi Don, Tuesday January 04 1994 10:11, Don Rieb wrote to Roger Collins: DR>> ULTRA Internal Dual-Speed CDROM Drive DR>> $249 DR>> Ship. & Hand. This CD-rom Drive features a 300 Ksec data DR>> U.S.A. $15 transfer rate, a 280 Msec access time and it DR>> supports multi-session Photo CD. It's also MPC DR>> compatible, Do you take plastic? If so, I'd like to order this puppy for my own use. I'm writing from Germany, buy my address is an APO (am in the Army) which is treated the same postage wise as any other USA address. Please reply via routed netmail - or, if you don't have this option available to you and don't want to call directly, mail me the answer (along with your catalog, of course) to: David J. Silver 95th CSH Unit 29223 Box 176 APO AE 09102 Thanks in advance, David --- GoldED/P32 2.42.G1219+ --- FastEcho+SBBS+InterMail * Origin: The Silverado <-> Heidelberg, Germany ZyXEL 19.2 (2:246/9717) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JEFF DENNINGTON Number: 11692 To: KULJIT DHARNI Date: 01/09/94 2:06p Subj: Re: Purchace of a CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kuljit Dharni to All <=- KD> HI, KD> After having had a look in the rags and on T.V etc I think the KD> time to buy a CD-ROM drive is now, with the prices going down. KD> The only problem is WHICH ONE, all the mags have differing opinions ( KD> I'm waiting for BYTE to do a 100 CD-ROM super test). KD> What I'm after is a fast drive for use with video. A double speed one KD> which is hopefully not to expensive. Also the ability to use say a KD> Sound Blaster card interface would be great as I'm also looking at KD> getting one of those. KD> So, if anyone can help I would be most greatfull. I no sure about the fastest drive. But if you want the Fastest Video from CD-Rom you would need a Video board Called RealMagic. It is about $400 I will also play CD I Movies but not the Games. The Board has some sort of Video Compression. Several new games will use this Tech. The only one I can thing of right now is The 7th Guest 11th Hour. Jeff Dennington ... "Yield to temptation, it may not pass your way again." - L. Long ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- GEcho 1.00+ * Origin: Web of Darkness +49-6181-574359 24 hr 14.4 (2:244/6206) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JUAN LUIS PASTOR Number: 11693 To: MARCEL EVANS Date: 01/06/94 11:34a Subj: Panasonic 562B Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi, Marcel! > We don't support the 562b so I'm not sure. I do have > some 563 drivers on our BBS though, which someone > uploaded... you might want to compare them with what > you already have. I've just bought a Sony CDU 31A-03 and I had got a SB PRO Deluxe (the new one with the manual in Spanish) and I would want to know if Creative Labs is going to make in the future any kind of adaptor so as to be able to control the CD-ROM with this SB. Juan Luis "El Príncipe de Zamunda" --- FMail 0.92 * Origin: ----- THE PRINCE OF ZAMUNDA ----- (2:344/3.27) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KARSTEN ROSE Number: 11694 To: ASHLEY BRADY Date: 01/10/94 9:27a Subj: NEC Triple Speed Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello Ashley, AB> Has any lucky sod out there got one of these new triple speed CDs? AB> If so please could you give me an idea of performance in partic. AB> compared to a double speed? And also whether anyone has set it up with a AB> Pro Audio Spectrum Card. I tested it with the MS File Transfer Speed Test V. 1.0 and got an average transfer rate of 575 kb/sec assuming a filesize of 1 Megs. Tschau Karsten --- GoldED/2 2.42.G1114 * Origin: New pointnumber 2:242/1011.14!!! (2:242/1011.14) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11695 To: KEVIN HAMANN Date: 01/10/94 6:46p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WIND Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KH-=> -=> Quoting Kay Montes to All <=- KH-=> KM> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can KH-=> KM> use it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Driv KH-=> KM> S (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please KH-=> KM> make sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviousl KH-=> KM> this is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows KH-=> KM> run. Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks. KH-=> Was there a setup disk for Windows with the drive? You might try KH-=> re-installing the software. If that doesn't work could you post your KH-=> config.sys and autoexec.bat and what drive and interface you've got. KH-=> It's hard to figure out what's happening with so little information. KH-=> Kevin KH-=>--- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10 KH-=>--- GEcho 1.00 KH-=> * Origin: Sub-Rosa barely spinning... (1:381/74) KH-=> * OLX 2.1 TD * ZIPitty do dah, ARCity ay! --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11696 To: KEVIN HAMANN Date: 01/10/94 7:13p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WIND Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for responding, Kevin. We got the problem fixed. * OLX 2.1 TD * To take the Genesis online IQ test: press Alt/H --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KAY MONTES Number: 11697 To: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Date: 01/10/94 8:11p Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No WSJ-=>Hey Kay, I think that I might be able to help. First off, what CD drive WSJ-=>do you have? Also, what drivers did you install? If you didn't include WSJ-=>these things in your original messages, no wonder everybody looked over WSJ-=>you. It sounds to me like Windows thinks that you CD is a floppy. Which WSJ-=>version of DOS and Windows are you using too? Don't worry, there are WSJ-=>lots of people that can help you out here if you just give them more to WSJ-=>work with! Sorry, I'm kind of new to this, but I realize now I should have included more information. We did finally get the problem solved, but thanks for responding. * OLX 2.1 TD * The Buck stops here, the Dough just visits.. --- TMail v1.31.5 * Origin: Colorado Connection - (303) 423-9775 (1:104/234) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BRYAN FULLER Number: 11698 To: STEPHEN BURNS Date: 01/09/94 11:33p Subj: REAL TIME VIDEO ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -> I have been trying to get an answer to a question. With a 486dx33 wha -> is the minimum speed CD ROM drive I need to have in order to get real -> time video. For example, I have seen Cinemania 94 run on a double spe -> and the video was still choppy. Is a tripple speed fast enough? Will -> need to wait for 4x speed? Also, some have suggested that all that is -> needed is good CD caching and I should be able to get real time video -> with a double speed. -> -> Dazed and confused in Pacific Beach :) -> Stephen Burns -> -> -> --- WM v3.10/91-0096 -> * Origin: Pacific Rim Information Wildcat! San Diego, CA (1:202/711 HMm.. Welp I'm about to install SmartDrive to see if that helps any.. you might try the same (if you have a CD).. i'm running a 486 dx/33 with a doublespeed drive.. --- WM v3.10/92-0044 * Origin: TBE BBS, Federal Way, WA. (206) 661-7505 (1:343/85) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY STIMPSON Number: 11699 To: ALL Date: 01/11/94 12:49a Subj: CD32 Titles 1/3 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ################################# ### ## #### #### ### ## ## ## # ## ## ## ## ## The FidoNet AMIGA CD32 Titles List # ####### ## ##### ###### ## Compiled by Gary Stimpson # ####### ## ### ##### ### Last Update: 10-Jan-94 (Happy New Year) # ####### ## ##### ### ##### ## ## ## # ## ## ## ## ## 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) $* Arabian Nights..............................(Unknown) :: 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) :* Boot........................................(Unknown) :: Brion The Lion..............................(Psygnosis) $* Brutal Football.............................(Millennium) :* Bubble 'n' Squeak...........................(Audiogenic) :: Burning Rubber..............................(Ocean) :: Cannon Fodder...............................(Virgin) :: Captive 2...................................(Mindscape) :: Case of the Cautious Condor.................(Tiger Media) $* Castles II..................................(Unknown) :: 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........................(Millennium) :* Day of the Robots...........................(Unknown) :: Day of the Tentacle.........................(LucasArts) $: Deep Core...................................(Unknown) :: Defender of the Crown II....................(Sachs Entertainment) :* Dennis......................................(Ocean) $* Desert Strike...............................(Unknown) $: Diggers.....................................(Millennium) :: Dino Worlds.................................(Millennium) :: Dogfight....................................(Microprose) :: Donk!.......................................(Supervision) :: Dracula.....................................(Psygnosis) :: Drive Fractalus.............................(Mindscape) :: Dune [2]....................................(Virgin) $: D/Generation................................(Mindscape) :: Elfmania....................................(Renegade) :: England World Cup '94.......................(Grandslam) :: Epic........................................(Ocean) :* Exile.......................................(Audiogenic) :: F117A Stealth Fighter.......................(Microprose) :: F17 Challenge...............................(Team 17) :: FA Premier Soccer...........................(Ocean) :: Fantastic Voyage............................(Centaur) $* Fire Force..................................(Unknown) :: First Contact...............................(Ocean) :: Flashback...................................(US Gold) :: Flight of the Amazon Queen..................(Renegade) :* Fly Harder..................................(Unknown) :: Formula One GP..............................(Microprose) :: Frontier....................................(Konami) $* Fury of the Furries.........................(Mindscape) :: Genesis.....................................(Flair) :: Global Chaos................................(Hex) :* Global Effect...............................(Unknown) :: 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) :* Humans 1 & 2................................(Gametek) :: Impossible Mission..........................(Microprose) :: Indiana Jones FOA...........................(Lucasarts) :: Inferno.....................................(Ocean/DID) :: Innocent Until Caught.......................(Psygnosis) :: Insight: Technology.........................(Optonica) :: International Championship Golf.............(Ocean) >>> Continued in next message <<< ... The future isn't what it used to be. --- Spot 1.1 Unreg. * Origin: The Enigma System, A600HD - Canada - (1:348/706.2@FidoNet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY STIMPSON Number: 11700 To: ALL Date: 01/11/94 12:50a Subj: CD32 Titles 2/3 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No :: James Pond: Operation Starfi5h..............(Millennium) $: James Pond 2: Robocod.......................(Millennium) :* James Pond 3................................(Millennium) :: Jet Strike..................................(Rasputin Soft) $* John Barnes' European Football..............(Unknown) :: John Doe....................................(Ocean) :: Jurassic Park...............................(Ocean) $* Labyrinth The...............................(Electronic Arts) :: 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) :: Lost Vikings The............................(Interplay) :: Lotus Turbo Trilogy.........................(Gremlin) :: Magic Carpet................................(Unknown) :: Manchester United 2.........................(Krisalis) $* Mean Arenas.................................(Unknown) :: Micro Machines..............................(Code Masters) $: Microcosm...................................(Psygnosis) :: Monkey Island...............................(Lucasarts) :: Monkey Island 2.............................(Lucasarts) :: Monkey Island 3 -perhaps-...................(Lucasarts) $: Morph.......................................(Millennium) :: 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 Grand Prix....................(Gremlin :: Ninja Trilogy The...........................(System 3) :: North Polar Expedition......................(Virgin) $* Now That's What I Call Games I (100 games)..(Unknown) $* Now That's What I Call Games II (PD soft)...(Unknown) :: One Step Beyond.............................(Ocean) $: Oscar.......................................(Flairsoft) :: Overdrive...................................(Team 17) $* Overkill/Lunar-C............................(Unknown) :: 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) :* Reunion.....................................(Unknown) :: Rise of the Robots..........................(Mirage) :* Robinsons Requiem...........................(Unknown) :: 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) :* Skeleton Krew...............................(Unknown) :* Skidmarks...................................(Acid Software) $: Sleepwalker.................................(Ocean) :: Snooker/Pool 2..............................(Virgin) :: Soccer Kid..................................(Krisalis) :: Space Junk..................................(Mirage) :: Space Simulation............................(Gremlin) :* Speedball 2.................................(Renegade) :: 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.......................................(Millennium) :: Tale of Peter Rabbit........................(Discus) :: TFX.........................................(Ocean/DID) :: The Cure....................................(Ice) :: Theatre of Death............................(Psygnosis) :: Theme Park..................................(Bullfrog) :* Thunderhawk.................................(Unknown) :* Total Carnage...............................(Unknown) :: Trivial Pursuit.............................(Domark) >>> Continued in next message <<< ... The world has become a giant shopping spree. --- Spot 1.1 Unreg. * Origin: The Enigma System, A600HD - Canada - (1:348/706.2@FidoNet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY STIMPSON Number: 11701 To: ALL Date: 01/11/94 12:50a Subj: CD32 Titles 3/3 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No $: Trolls......................................(Unknown) $* Turrican III................................(Rainbow Arts/Renegade) :: TV Sports Pack..............................(Mindscape) :: Two Towers The..............................(Unknown) :* Ultimate Body Blows.........................(Team 17) :: Ultima Underworld...........................(Mindscape) :: Universe....................................(Unknown) :: 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) :* Woody's World...............................(Kompart) :: World Circuit Grand Prix....................(Microprose) $: Zool 2......................................(Gremlin) THE END : For Now Gary ... Pirating taglines is wrong! --- Spot 1.1 Unreg. * Origin: The Enigma System, A600HD - Canada - (1:348/706.2@FidoNet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: PETER PRASAD Number: 11702 To: KAY MONTES Date: 01/11/94 6:22a Subj: Re: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WIN Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Kay Montes to Peter Prasad <=- PP-=> Did you install the drivers for it to be used PP-=> in the windows envir PP-=> if not do that, go to main file folder click PP-=> on setup and drivers, PP-=> must have a set of drivers for the CD ROM for PP-=> the windows that set PP-=> the system.ini file for windows to recognize it. try that if you PP-=>already PP-=> hav'nt done that...... KM> Thanks for responding, Peter. We had the correct drivers loaded. It KM> turned out to be a problem with the largest executable program size. KM> We just had to move all drivers to the HMA. Interesting, thanks for the feed back, sounds like you're a happy camper now..........L8tr Peter ... Catch the Blue Wave! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Exchange OS/2 BBS Prince George V32bis (1:359/200) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11703 To: STEAN SNYMAN Date: 01/11/94 6:12p Subj: T7G Maze Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to Ray Matthews <07 Jan 94 10:49> Stean Snyman wrote: SS> Hello Ray! SS> 04 Jan 94 18:11, Ray Matthews wrote to Stean Snyman: > RM> Let me know if you need help on these two. SS> I need help on the flippers.. Got the pit working.. Easy if you SS> get the hang of it :) I forget now. What do you mean by 'the flippers'? Exactly which puzzle are you talking about. (There are a lot of them with things that flip.) --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 11704 To: DEREK STUTSMAN Date: 01/11/94 6:19p Subj: Double-Spin? NOT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No * in a message to All <09 Jan 94 14:49> Derek Stutsman wrote: DS> I have a problem. DS> I just received a Creative Labs Omni CD, which is double-spin. I have a DS> 386DX/40 with 8 megs of ram, and I run smartdrive with a 512 cache in DS> Windows, 2048 in Dos. My MSCDEX DS> buffers are set to 15. My video card is a DS> Dimaond Speedstar Pro. DS> Now here's the problem: I am running the "Video for Windows" test from DS> Aris's "MPC Wizard 2.0", and I can run DS> flawlessly in 150kb mode. However, DS> I switch it to 300kb mode, and it gets choppy as hell and loses frames. DS> The drive speed tests showed me to be slightly above MPC2 requirements in DS> every category. Can anyone help? Did you use the CD device drivers that came with the drive, or did you keep the same drivers that you had for a previously installed drive? A friend of mine had a similar problem, and this is what he had done. --- * Origin: Oh no! My tagline is umop apisdn! 73 de N9LHF (RA 1:2270/233.30) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ROBERT BROOKS Number: 11705 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/06/94 10:12p Subj: GROILERS ENCYCLPIDIA ? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Can someone tell me if under the word _Corvey_ some >information is given und the Groilier Encyclopidia ? I found some information under German Arts & Architecture. Hope that is helpful to you. Robert --- ■ QMPro 1.01 00-6666 ■ Precinct toilets stolen...Police have nothing to go on. --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Toledo's TBBS, 14+ gigs, 150,000 files 313-854-6001 (1:234/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL DAUM Number: 11706 To: DEREK STUTSMAN Date: 01/11/94 12:53p Subj: DOUBLE-SPIN? NOT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DS>I have a problem. DS> DS>I just received a Creative Labs Omni CD, which is double-spin. I have DS>386DX/40 with 8 megs of ram, and I run smartdrive with a 512 cache in DS>Windows, 2048 in Dos. My MSCDEX buffers are set to 15. My video card DS>Dimaond Speedstar Pro. DS> DS>Now here's the problem: I am running the "Video for Windows" test from DS>Aris's "MPC Wizard 2.0", and I can run flawlessly in 150kb mode. Howe DS>I switch it to 300kb mode, and it gets choppy as hell and loses frames DS> DS>The drive speed tests showed me to be slightly above MPC2 requirements DS>every category. Can anyone help? Are you using the interface that came with the CD ROM, or are you using a Sound Blaster sound card. If you are using an 8 bit sound card, it will slow things down - get a 16 bit. --- ■ WinQwk 2.0 a#0 ■ Unregistered Evaluation Copy --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Toledo's TBBS, 14+ gigs, 150,000 files 313-854-6001 (1:234/2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11707 To: JOHNIE ROBINSON Date: 01/11/94 3:02a Subj: Re: Mitsumi CD drives Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 8 Jan 94 06:30pm, Johnie Robinson wrote to All: >> I need some help on installing two Mitsumi CD drives on one >> computer for my bbs. Is there a better way of doing this other >> than the way I have? Here is how I was told to do this. >> Two cards installed >> Two Device drivers lines in the config.sys >> one line in the autoexec.bat >> This way takes away a lot of memory for DV, (I had 608 for >> each window in DV before installing these, now I have 440 for >> each window.) They also take up two slots on the mother bd. I >> heard you could Daisy Chain these drives. Could someone please >> tell me how to do this? Johnie, your configuration is correct. I would suugest ( if you haven't already ) run optimizer to see if you can free up any additional memeory. As to dasiy chaining these units, the answer there would be no. You need one card per system and you need device drivers for each one as well. Hope this helps.. Boris Osadciw ... Thought of the day....... To QuaWK or not to QuaWK? --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11708 To: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Date: 01/11/94 3:02a Subj: Re: Multi-disk cdroms Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 8 Jan 94 12:51am, William Schneider, Jr. wrote to Mike Lawson: >> Hi Mike, I just saw in PC Magazine (I think) that Pioneer now >> has a triple speed 18 disc changer. It was in the 'Briefs' >> section I believe. William, the NEW PIONEER 1804X is a quad spin, which means it will have an access time od 300ms and a data transfer rate of 612kps. As to it being out, not yet, but should be very soon now. Hope this helps... Boris Osadciw ... Who Killed Superman? --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 11709 To: MATT DELCO Date: 01/11/94 3:02a Subj: Re: National Geo Animal Cd Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No On 9 Jan 94 01:46pm, Matt Delco wrote to All: >> My mother has become interested in National Geographic's >> Animals CD. If anyone knows anything about this program, or >> has used the CD, please let us know what you think of it, and >> if it is worth if for $60. >> Thank you to everyone who responds. The National Geographics disk offers you a combination of Movie Clips, statistical information, maps, pop-up glossary and an online tutorial. As to the price, we have it in stock at $39., so if your interested, please feel free to give us a call at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist you further. Boris Osadciw ... Jamming with Silver Xpress! --- FMail 0.96Γ * Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11710 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/10/94 2:16p Subj: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Chad Reid@1:207/703.0 meinte am 05.01.94 CS>zum Thema "Police Quest": CS>CR>RB> > LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? CS>CR>RB> ------^^^ CS>CR>RB>He said he wanted the CD-ROM on, look | CS>CR> CS>CR>RB> > Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM CS>CR>RB> ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ CS>CR>RB>Normal/Special? The HD version is the low end version. The CD-ROM CS>CR>RB>tversion is the normal Sierra high-end game, with all talking etc. CS>CR>RB>I'd never buy a non-cd sierra game... CS>CR> CS>CR>Sierra is the best in adventure gaming. CS> Well they could've made much more out of PQ4 ! CS> it really sucks big time I don't think so, I've made it to the second day and it seems pretty good, a lot of action. The only thing that I didn't like was that they dropped Sonny Bonds, I looked playing the Saga of Sonny Bonds, that's what gave it that gaming feel. Chad * OLX 2.2 * o * * <--- Tribbles living near Three Mile Island. --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11711 To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/10/94 2:16p Subj: Lots 'O Questions! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JU> CR> Okay, I get it. So pretty much, the things that are stored on the hard JU> CR> drive are there in order to keep the CD functioning properly and JU> CR> giving it top performance. Correct? JU> Yeh, but as you can read in another message, I was in error JU> on the amount of space the CD uses on the HD. I apologize for the JU> misinformation. JU> The CD does need some working space on the HD in order to run JU> the data from the CD properly. CD access is still slower than JU> HD access time, even w/ multi-spin. Maybe, but a CD-ROM's quality makes the difference worth the time to wait. Chad * OLX 2.2 * There is a skeleton in every old house. --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11712 To: CHRISTOPH STEINECKE Date: 01/10/94 2:16p Subj: Re^2: Police Quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No CS>Lane Weiss@1:107/614.0 meinte am 05.01.94 CS>zum Thema "Re: Police Quest": CS>LW>-> LW>Anyone know when Police Quest IV for CD-ROM is coming out?? CS>LW>-> CS>LW>-> Do you mean the _normal_ HD Version or a special CD ROM Version ? CS>LW>-> CS>LW>-> Bye CS>LW>-> Chris CS>LW>Well, I said CD ROM version, therefore I am still anticipating it's CS>LW>release and Sierra doesn't know when it's going to be ready :( CS> Well some companies sometime just put the normal HD Version CS> on CD, and that's all they do ! CS> for example the Indy4 Games was released over here on CD ROM CS> both the full talkie version and the normal HD Version on CD Some companies do, but no Sierra On-Line, with the CD-ROM there is better sound effects, no text just speech, and many other features. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Make it as simple as possible, but no simpler. --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11713 To: BO SHORT Date: 01/10/94 2:16p Subj: KQ6 Isle/Wonders Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BS>Can anyone tell me what I need to get past the last gnome on the Isle of BS>Wonders Beach. He is the one that looks at you to see if you are human or BS>not. Also, what do I need to stop the ceiling from falling on me in the BS>labyrinth? Thanks in advance. Would you like a hint or a straight out answer? Chad * OLX 2.2 * You mean this isn't a conga line? Damn I brought my casta --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11714 To: DAVID ANDERSON Date: 01/10/94 2:16p Subj: SIERRA CDROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DA>I would be very happy if someone knows how to get Mixed Up Mother Goose DA>working on a 486. the Sierra line is never free, so I have no way to DA>figure this out without your help. DA>The cd-rom version of the game will not run under DOS, saying it cannot DA>initialize my audio hardware, which your garden variety soundblaster. DA>So I run it under Windows, and the sound is there but it skips and jerks DA>and sounds like a piece of crud. And it will not save games, so you hve DA>to start over every time you play. HELP! Write them a letter, they will almost always reply within a week or two. They are a rather good company about this type of thing. If you don't have the address I could give it to you. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Do artificial plants need artificial water? --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHAD REID Number: 11715 To: TIM MARSHALL Date: 01/10/94 2:16p Subj: kings quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TM>How do I get the hole in the wall off of the wall. I'm in the catacombs TM>but I read somewhere that I needed the hole. Play the Flute. Chad * OLX 2.2 * Searching MORLEY, MURLEY, JORY, WILLOUGHBY in Cornwall --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MATT HEMSING Number: 11716 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/10/94 3:57p Subj: !free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No PB>On 01-02-94, Joe Rinehart said to All! MH>JR>********* FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!********** MH>JR>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... MH>JR>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. Could you please send me one at: Matt Hemsing 59-11 Street West Brooks,Ab T1R 0C8 CANADA MH>Thanks. --==*Matt Hemsing*==-- --- * OLX 2.2 * --T-A+G-L-I+N-E--+M-E-A+S-U-R+I-N-G+--G-A+U-G-E-- --- QM v1.31 * Origin: The Idiot Box RBBS-PC =+> 1-800-295-2943 (1:207/703.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 11717 To: DOUG PROWSE Date: 01/08/94 12:00p Subj: WANTED CD DRIVER Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DP> DP> I'm looking for the Drivers for a SONY CD ( Model # CDB- DP> 9O4), this CD came with a SONY ( Model # CDU-51O-13 ( DP> Version AE)) Controller & Sound Card. This CD System was The Sony BBS likely has the drivers you need at 1-408-955-5107. DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 11718 To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 01/08/94 12:23p Subj: LD-R? Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No LC> I have a multimedia magazine sitting in front of me LC> (from Summer '93) that has an ad for a laser disk LC> system. It is a video disk system that provides the LC> same function as a Frame-accurate VCR does for desktop LC> video editing (but with much higher resolution). I LC> believe it is SCSI-controlled. Neat stuff...humungous optical storage. After wandering around Moscone and the Mac World Expo in SF this week I can appreciate the need for really humungous storage. There was a tremendous amount of multimedia, CDROM, and CD-R stuff there. A lot of this was oriented toward graphic artists who really need it to archive their work. In a scanner demo on a 1200dpi/24bit flatbed they were discussing 240mb scan files. Like, you could get two scans on a CD? There was a writeable optical system there that used the Laserdisc sized disks in a cartridge. I don't know what it cost or what the capacity was but I was impressed. A local electronics shop had a couple of these carts and I almost bought one for $10 on a whim (no idea if it was good for anything just wanted to hang it on the wall). DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON KULHA Number: 11719 To: JASON WAGNER Date: 01/08/94 1:11p Subj: Creative Labs Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JW> The called me about my order of a SB 16 ASP MCD, and the sales guy told me JW> that Creative Labs recalled ALL ASP cards for upgrade and they JW> wouldn't have any until three weeks from now! AAAAAA! Anyways, JW> anyone know what the deal is? What is this upgrade (or are they JW> just trying to cover up fixing some kind of bug <G>)? ....Or are they trying to blow smoke up one of your orfices? I'd suggest calling Creative Labs and asking them if there is a recall. I'd have thought we'd have heard of one. I think it more likely FLEX is out of stock and wants to discourage you from buying elsewhere. Let us know what you find out... DCK --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: Sonoma Online (1:125/7) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DON BRADEN Number: 11720 To: RICK PEDLEY Date: 01/10/94 8:12p Subj: Cdrom dealer Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Thanks for your kind input. I am still trying to find the London, Ont address. --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: The Eagle's Nest BBS (1:249/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: NORM HILL Number: 11721 To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 01/10/94 10:39a Subj: Re: Reveal Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No GMJ>Hi Norm! GMJ> On dark and windy Thursday December 23 1993, Norm Hill bellowed: GMJ> NH> they also have computer shows where you can get Panasonic CR-562's GMJ> NH> that work great with the SB Pro's. Be warned that there is no USA GMJ> NH> support for them until March 1994. 290ms seek time 300kbps GMJ>transfer GMJ> NH> rate. $230 is the going price...very good drive! GMJ>290ms ? Aren't they supposed to be 320ms? Info, please? It might be advertised as 320ms but just like a lot of things some out preform the back and this one seems to be one of them. (According to Norton Utilities and serveral other software packages that measure seek time) --- ■ OLX 2.1 TD ■ MSI HQ! BBS - Home of Off-Line Xpress 805-395-0650 --- MsgToss 2.0c! (r) * Origin: Intercity RBBS, Richmond VA.(21.6DS) (1:264/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN O'BUCKLEY Number: 11722 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 7:21p Subj: CHOICES!!! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I'm having a real problem choosing between two software packages: Should I buy The Seventh Guest or Return to Zork? They both look excellent, and cost the same for me. If anyone has experience with both games, please let me know which you prefer... Thanks! Kevin O'Buckley --- VPurge [DOS] V4.07 * Origin: The School Board [Hornell, NY, USA] (1:260/650) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GRANT DEASON Number: 11723 To: TIM MARSHALL Date: 01/10/94 4:46p Subj: kings quest Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No TM>How do I get the hole in the wall off of the wall. I'm in the catacombs >but I read somewhere that I needed the hole. Go to the Isle of Wonder with the flute. Play it in front of the snapdragons. While they're dancing, grab the hole. -=- * QMPro 1.51 * Press "+" to see another tagline. --- SLMAIL v3.1 (#2532) * Origin: SICSSS BBS :: Tuscaloosa, AL :: 205/752-7646 :: (1:3606/6) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MARCIA HANDY Number: 11724 To: KEN STOMSKI Date: 01/10/94 10:07p Subj: video display Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello! How are you? Been shoveling much snow (Saturday)? On Thursday I took my computer to have it fixed. I am happy to say that it works wonderful!!! I said to the guy "Now I can compete with Radio Shack" he laughed. He changed the whatever to a Triden GUI Graphics Adapter t9400TX whatever that means but it WORKS. This is funny I've had my 15 in monitor for how long?.. well I said to him "what good does it do to have a 15 in monitor when I have a half inch of black around it?" Then he showed me how to strech the screen size to get the 15 inches...how dumb of me huh? Now all I need to do is learn about the sound I have a hard time turning the volumn up and or down ..should I get speakers with a volumn knob or is there an easier way then going into the master and fixing it each time?? let me know ok? If you find any good cd-rom progams let me know. See ya later, 8---> 2A3w5a7r9E 8<---1 --- Maximus 2.01wb * Origin: SpaceMet-North Greenfield, MA (1:321/152) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11725 To: RICK PEDLEY Date: 01/11/94 12:13a Subj: Re: Lantastic & cd-rom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No LR> When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! RP> ...and the data was as slow in arriving? ;-) 'Just about. What's worse, they even crashed more often than the delivery boys. :-) Les When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: LESLIE RHORER Number: 11726 To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/11/94 12:14a Subj: Re: REAL TIME VIDEO ?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JU> Please provide information of the quadruple spin CD-ROM JU> drive that you have had since March 1993: Brand, model #, JU> configuration requirements, SCSI or not, etc., and cost. JU> Would appreciate whatever you could provide. Thanks The Pioneer DRM-604X is a 612KB/s drive that holds six CD-ROM disks in the same 6-disk magazine that Pioneer offers for its 6 and 18 disk home audio compact disk players. This allows one to have six CD-ROM disks online. It is a SCSI-II drive, and each disk is accessed as a separate embedded target of the single SCSI ID. The cost of the drive has hovered fairly steadily around $1175, plus interface cable. I have seen a rumour that Pioneer is soon releasing a single disk version of the drive, and I believe that they already offer an 18 disk version. Les When I was your age, hard drives were as big as pizzas! --- EZPoint V2.2 * Origin: GUI? Ptui!!! --- Last Chance Pt 4 (1:387/800.4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DENIS MARECAT Number: 11727 To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/10/94 8:06p Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* Hello Joe Could you send me your catalog ? Denis Marecat 76 bis rue de Guise 02100 Saint Quentin FRANCE ■ SLMR 2.1 ■ If this were an actual tagline, it would be funny. --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: * Le Coq Gaulois * Le Mans - FRANCE * +33/43.24.85.45 * (2:321/3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11728 To: ALL Date: 01/11/94 6:46a Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No *********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us. CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available)44k DESCRIPT FREQ: descript.zip (about 800 cd-rom disc descriptions)70k Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JOE RINEHART Number: 11729 To: ALL Date: 01/11/94 6:46a Subj: Cd-rom Drives+ Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3600 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* ********* Refurbished Hitachi Model 3500 CD-ROM DRIVES $120 ********* ********* Refurbished SCSI NEC Model 36 CD-ROM DRIVES $130 ********* These units are also available needing refurbished at 50% off! Catalog of 1,200+ CD-Titles and hardware products available-CDLIST.ZIP Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org FidoNet 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176 Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244 Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<< --- MsgToss 2.0c * Origin: Home of config.sys, Inc.-Discount CD's-Kent, Oh (1:157/479) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: STEVEN LANG Number: 11730 To: DANNY BRIGANCE Date: 01/10/94 9:24p Subj: Hello Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I was wondering if you recieved the CD rom Drive I sent you a month ago. I did get you money order !!! Steve * Origin: Pit Bull Bizarre! San Marcos, TX * (512)392-1377 (1:382/51) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WARREN BIRD Number: 11731 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 9:27p Subj: Panasonic drive Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hi All... I have a panasonic CR-563-B and i would like to know the specs on it and would also like to know what Card i can run it off... I have a SOUND VISION 16 AISP but it doesnt run on it... i would also like to know which driver software would be best for it aswell! Thanks a ton and a half!!! Write Back to be SOOOON! Warren. --- QM v1.30 * Origin: The ChatterBox BBS - Durban - Node 1 +27 31 2693728 (5:7103/1.0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MICHAEL FIORINI Number: 11732 To: ALL Date: 01/08/94 10:46a Subj: Philips Cdom Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I've got an old philips cd-rom drive . But the controller and the drivers for this cd-rom were missing when I got it :( The Cd-rom drive reference is: Philips Type CM-212 It's a SCSI drive I think So the question is: What type of controller does I need and where could I find the drivers for this cd-rom drive. Thanks In advance for your help ! Michaël --- * Origin: --- Point Easy PC BBS -- (2:291/712.124) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS SNYDER Number: 11733 To: DAVE WONG Date: 01/10/94 3:44p Subj: Cd-Rom Disk For Sale Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No DW> you got yourself a deal for The Adventure of Willy Beamish for DW> $17.00 shipped. send Money order or Cashier Check to: Dave Wong Sorry I'm gonna have to decline. A dealer had it listed in echos yesterday for $16 new. SMRead 3.3 #? --- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3 * Origin: The Outer-Limits/Planet Connect System (618)439-9629 (1:2290/70) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11734 To: JOHN ALEXANDER Date: 01/10/94 2:29p Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No JA> The SB16 MultiCD is a Sound Blaster 16 with a MultiCD interface. It JA> supports the Mitsumi, Sony, and the Panasonic. Thanks for the information, John. Looks like I sould just upgrade to the 16 bit card and maybe get a double spin drive while I'm at it. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11735 To: KYLE BROWN Date: 01/10/94 2:37p Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No KB> Uhh, Rich the SB16 MCD is a sound card. <g> So it is <G>! KB> Sure you could get a 3x or a 4x but one things for sure the price will KB> fall and faster ones will be coming out in the future. So whatever you KB> get now or later it's going to be outdated some day. The big question KB> is how soon. And how much. Notice how the SB16 costs less than the SBPro did just a year ago? My needs are simple, I just want to use a good reference CD Encyclopedia to do my essays and research paper for college. I'm not asking for too much. Maybe just an upgrade to a double spin drive and a 16 bit sound card that I can use as an interface for the CD. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: RICHARD MONTOYA Number: 11736 To: HANK ANDERSON Date: 01/10/94 7:25p Subj: Re: SBLASTER/CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No HA> I think that Creative Labs has a BBS and the number is listed in the HA> documentation with the card, I'd call there and ask around about the HA> driver needed. Take it easy. Thanks, Hank. I think that I have the right driver SBCD. SYS. What I need now is a drawing of the cable(s) that connect between the Sound Blaster card and the Mitsumi drive. I would certainly appreciate it if I could get hold of this information along with the original instructions on interfacing the boards. --- GEcho 1.00 * Origin: Health Professions *ZyXEL* (915) 590-9798 (1:381/61) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TONY MORRIS Number: 11737 To: MIKE CANE Date: 01/11/94 9:38a Subj: Re: Rebel Assult Patch?? Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No > another code for rebel assualt's easy level is "anoat" > anybody know > more? > --- WM v3.01/91-0171 > * Origin: ALTERED ILLUSIONS Dayton, NJ 908-329-3216 > (1:107/102.0) hi mike. i have all the codes for the easy level and a few for the medium level. the codes for the easy level are: yuzzem -for after the fight on hoth, brigia-for after the defeat of the cannon on the death star, and greedo to see the ending sequence. the codes for the medium level that i know are: biggs-for after ru murleen, and [C [kaiburr-for after the asteriod field. hope you enjoy. if anyone knows the codes for any of the others please let me know. --- * Origin: Impact 704-882-2243 680 Megs Online (1:379/21) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TRANE FRANCKS Number: 11738 To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/09/94 10:02a Subj: Good ShareWare CD Refer: NONE Read: NO Private: No -=> Quoting - Mike Shannon to Trane Francks, 05 Jan 94 01:46 -=> Subject - Good ShareWare CD MS> We ship packages overseas every day, and would be happy to help you MS> with your CD purchase. Thanks very much, Mike. However, I was very surprised to stumble across Night Owl 10 locally, and at a price that was just short of ridiculous. I purchased it the day before yesterday. Thanks again. I've saved this message and will forward the information to my user. A few of them are CD-ROM users and will appreciate having a good int'l source to deal with. --- Blue Wave/RA v2.12 * Origin: The Watering Hole BBS Tokyo +81-3-3657-9255 (6:730/18) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN BRUNER Number: 11739 To: SHANE MINER Date: 01/09/94 3:55a Subj: Re: REBEL ASSAULT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Shane Miner was babbling to Kevin Bruner about REBEL ASSAULT... <=- SM> Kevin, SM> I was wondering if you would like to give me the passcodes to SM> these places. I just got the game and I'd like to check out some other SM> levels. Shane Sure! Here's some passwords for the NORMAL game. Star Destroyer Attack - BIGGS Imperial Probe Droids - KAIBURR Yavin Training - MYNOCK Trench Run - DAGOBAH "Imperial Walkers" has to be the coolest level, BTW! It's right after Probe Droids. Go Left, Right, Left, Left in the cave (I THINK). There is a secret CHEAT CODE, also, if you want it... -+ Kevin +- ... "Actually, Artoo has been known to make mistakes..." -- C3PO ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Phantom's Lair BBS (904)286-5575 (1:3608/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: KEVIN BRUNER Number: 11740 To: JULIEN PIERRE Date: 01/09/94 4:08a Subj: Re: Rebel Assault Patch Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Julien Pierre was babbling to Kevin Bruner about Re: Rebel Assault Patch... <=- JP> Yes, I know about cocktel vision. I personally didn't like Inca (the JP> floppy version) so I didn't buy the CD-ROM .. That's certainly a matter JP> of taste, though, because they make quality games. (do you know JP> gobliins ? I'm not sure Sierra sells it under the same name however) JP> AFAIK there is an Inca II too (it was probably already released for JP> Xmas) JP> Julien Yes, they have Gobliiins here, all three of them! And in fact, they sell it under the same name. I have the first one, it's a lot of fun, and difficult, too! I believe there is an INCA II out, but it's not on CD-ROM yet. I'll have to check! Thanks a lot! -+ Kevin +- ... IF %COMMERCIAL == BLADDER.FUL GOTO BATHROOM.NOW ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: The Phantom's Lair BBS (904)286-5575 (1:3608/25) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: DICK CRAVENS Number: 11741 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/10/94 5:30a Subj: CD ROM INFO Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Leslie, I'd like to be able to say I'm glad we had this little talk, but I don't believe we've made any progress other than very clearly defining that you believe what you believe, and I have to deal with a computer market with hundreds of thousands of customers that don't have time for your theories. Enjoy. --- ■ CmpQwk #UNREG■ UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- FLAME v1.0/b * Origin: Holy Bytes, it's The Batboard TBBS - (314) 446-0475 (1:289/34) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TOM MILLER Number: 11742 To: JOS CHRISPIJN Date: 01/11/94 8:43p Subj: Re: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Greetings Jos ! In a message to Robert Wise <01/09/94> Jos Chrispijn wrote: JC| RW> questions about my setup and then did everything for me. I wish ALL JC| RW> Cd's were this easy to install! JC| Doesn't that depend on the kind of BBS-software that is used too ? It sure does, it took me about 3 hours to setup everything with Wildcat Software, it user friendly for Remote Access, Spitfire, PCBoard, and Quick BBS, but not so friendly for Wildcat. I had to build directories for each category and then read in the file descriptions from the Files.BBS file in each of the CD directories with WCFILE. The documentation is literally non-existant, especially as far as Wildcat is concerned. * WCE 1.5/2163 * Documentation is for people who can't read. --- WM v3.10/92-0228 * Origin: Miller's Crossing Slidell, LA. 14.4 (1:390/22) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: MIKE GERVASI Number: 11743 To: ROBERT BRIGGS Date: 01/10/94 4:50p Subj: Cd's wanted Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Then it happened......RB HELP !!! RB Am looking to purchase the following: RB "Seedy-Rom Sex Pack" 6 volume set published last year At last check C-3 Production Systems had one left. 1-915-944-7187 ask for Chris Mike Mike * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] * ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY --- Blue Wave/Maximus * Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=- (1:3658/1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: WAYNE HENDERSON Number: 11744 To: KEN KIRKLEY Date: 01/09/94 5:58p Subj: GETTING OUT Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello from the West Coast! --- TMail v1.31.3 * Origin: Deep Cove BBS - White Rock, B.C., Canada (604)536-5885 (1:153/915) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 11745 To: TOM MILLER Date: 01/13/94 4:39p Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP II Refer: 13779 Read: NO Private: No -> Well I guess I should have been more specific, does Cream of the Crop -> have any problems with it's description file? I read the reviews of -> several shareware CD's that some have little or no file description o -> them. I don't know... I've never looked that closely. Terry Blount would be a better person to ask. tim co-moderator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: TIM HELTON Number: 11746 To: PIETROPAOLO BIANCHI Date: 01/13/94 4:48p Subj: U.S. CD-ROM Software Refer: 14156 Read: NO Private: No -> An amateur user. As far as I knew, fido used to a be an amateur netwo -> advertising jam. I am glad to spend my money to circulate infos and t -> among fellow users, why should I pay the bill for some shopholder? FidoNet only governs NETMAIL. This is ECHOMAIL. -> Mr. co-moderator, would you please be so kind as to post a copy of th -> policy within reasonable terms? I have never seen explicitly commerci -> areas here in Z2, i am rather surprised. What policy? This is ECHOMAIL. If you want to pester someone, go get the guy who moderates CFORSALE (That "C" stands for "commerical"). tim co-moderator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: CHRIS CHASE Number: 11747 To: ALL Date: 01/09/94 11:15p Subj: LOOKING FOR AN OLD CD-ROM Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Hello I'm looking for an old (Cheaper Price range) CD Rom for my board if anyone has any ideas or something for sale leave me some mail! Chris Chase --- ■ SPEED 1.20 [NR] ■ DELETE them all! Let DOS sort them out! --- FidoPCB v1.4 beta-'f' * Origin: ■ LinkUSA HQ ■ REAL-TIME BBS ■ 508.537.4007 (1:322/735) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: GARY SHADE Number: 11748 To: ALL Date: 01/10/94 11:05p Subj: New Node Carrying Conference Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Shade's Landing of Apple Valley MN is now carrying this conference. If this message has previously been posted here, then please ignore.... GS --- --FastEcho Registered 1.40+ * Origin: Shade's Landing - Apple Valley MN (1:282/3028) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: HERRY HERMAWAN Number: 11749 To: ALL ALL ALL Date: 01/11/94 10:30a Subj: NEC 74-1 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No I have this never used CD-ROM I want to sell The reason is that I don't have money to buy A SCSI card. NEC 74-1 CD-ROM (new) complete and include REG. card never been used (I swear!!) more info Herry (612)-644-0719 there are a couple of CDs I can give those who buy this CD-ROM --- Maximus/2 2.01wb * Origin: Express Lane OS/2 BBS - Operating At A Higher Level (1:282/1011) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 11750 To: ALL Date: 01/11/94 10:25a Subj: Ultimate in BBS Ready Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No Although EMS PRof. Shareware currently supports 12 different BBS file listing formats for the CD ROMs we publish every two months, we know there are other formats in existence. We will produce, FREE OF CHARGE, a customized listing in any definable format. got an obscure or custom BBS? Give us a shot. We can put the following info into the listing: ZIP name (upper, lower, proper, etc.), full product name, producer name, producer phone, fax, EMail, 800, etc., actual date of ZIP, date ZIP was "discovered", address of producer, type of product, price of products (PD, Shareware with $$, CR with $$, Free, etc.), hardware requirements (for consumer products), and 254 character descriptions. We specialize in high tech products (languages, autocad, netware, windows/OS2/DOS utilities) but also have selected, edited collections fo consumer shareware. Voice:+1(301)924-3594 Fax:+1(301)963-2708 for brochure. dont' compromise! Do it your way! --- GEcho 1.00/beta * Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 11751 To: MIKE LUTES Date: 01/10/94 1:27p Subj: Re: CD on a 286 Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No -=> Quoting Mike Lutes to All <=- ML> Any way at all to run a CD on a 286 machine? Any info appreciated. Virtually any CD drive will work with a 286. You will NOT get "MPC" on a 286, but for stuff like shareware discs, it makes absolutely no difference. Many vendors still have 8-bit controller boards that would work with a 8086 (if you were nuts enough to ask for one.) ... Catch the Blue Wave! ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12 --- WM v3.10/92-0662 * Origin: NWCS Online + 18 Nodes + 5 Gig + (503) 620-5910 + (1:105/362) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: BOB BREED Number: 11752 To: LESLIE RHORER Date: 01/11/94 5:29p Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE Read: [N/A] Private: No BB> set) It must also have some type of program, probably on ROM, LR> Probably not: I suspect that it is hard coded, or else that LR> the programming is copied to SRAM on powerup. BB> All of this sells for less than $200. What I want is the same BB> 'software' capability for my computer!! Jeeze, I paid twice that LR> You are missing the point. That system has a very fast, if LR> unintelligent, processing system that is dedicated to the task. It LR> very well may do its task faster than the fastest supercomputers on LR> Earth could do the job. I know for a fact that the current video LR> compression gear is more than six times faster than the fastest Cray LR> at doing its job. BB> just for my CD drive -- got a 386DX40, VLB video, 8 megs ram, yet BB> I can't display an uncluttered picture off Kodak's disk. What am BB> I missing here? If Kodak/whoever can write the 'software' to run BB> that unit, why can't they do the same for a computer LR> That software will have to be much more complex for your LR> computer, because your computer was not designed to handle only that LR> task. In addition, it will take MUCH longer to run the software and LR> display the picture. Of course, your computer has a much higher LR> resolution than any TV set, and can make much better use of the LR> available resolution. BB> I need. I dont need the editing functions, I just want the BB> display ability that that little box has. (Basically, it pulls up BB> a screen full of small pictures -- you then can 'point' the one BB> you want to see in a full screen mode. You can also set-up a BB> 'slide show' via the 'mouse'. (This wasn't demonstrated, but the BB> salesman assured me it was possible.) LR> I am sure that it is. Once again, it has nothing to do with LR> how complicated the program must be: in and of itself the program is LR> trivial. The dithering function built into that box is basically a LR> RISC processor dedicated to that task, and I would not be surprised if LR> it can dither the photographs ten to a hundred times faster than any LR> software could do it on your system. In addition, the I/O in that LR> system is dedicated to nothing else, and in fact probably does not LR> even need to rely on interrupts. It is even possible that the systems LR> uses special techniques to effectively pull data off the CD much LR> faster than your system can. It *CAN* be done on your PC. The LR> question is, will you be pleased with the results. Probably all the above true. It did seem to zip right along, and we know it must use the same files, since Kodak only makes one type for their CD programs. Seems almost an insult that a $200 box will out perform a computer that costs many times that. Do you think Kodak will ever release dec