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Tim's BBS * Erie, PA * 814-825-1731 * (1:2601/566)
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From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 13231
To: RANDY BROWN Date: 01/29/94 1:09p
Subj: Re: Looking Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Randy Brown wrote
╒═══════════════════════════════╕
▌▄▐I'm looking for program that plays audio cd's through DOS...CAn
▌▄▐anybody help me out?
╘═══════════════════════════════╛
Mine came with my CD-ROM drive... I'd say to try SONICH though... It's
all in german, but still a nice program..
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■ TLX v3.30 ■ Dragon? What dragon? You said we were looking for a worm.
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* Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101)
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From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 13232
To: MICHAEL GUIDRY Date: 01/29/94 1:10p
Subj: Re: Map & Travel Cds Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Michael Guidry wrote
╒═══════════════════════════════╕
░▀▒Does anyone have any recommendations/reviews/flames on travel or
░▀▒vacation planning cd's?
╘═══════════════════════════════╛
I've heard Taxi is pretty good..
... Science fiction may stimulate a desire for inter-dimensional travel.
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■ TLX v3.30 ■
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* Origin: The Altered Reality - iNsaNiTY (1:3815/101)
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13233
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 12:53a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
N E W N I G H T O W L 11. R E L E A S E
* Over 640 Meg's * No Dupes * No Dupes To Previous Versions
* All Zipped Files * New Viewer * 60% Files Released last 90 days
"Night Owl 11. " offer's over 4,500 all new files and supports for areas
such as Windows, OS/2, Games, Fonts, Ham Radio, Lan, Business and more !
Call Now And Get Your Copy ! - PRICE - $30.00
Best Of The Best - Night Owl 11. + Cream Of The Crop II - $50.00
ORDERS ONLY! US/CAN 800-243-0517 TEC/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Rodney King joins FidoNet!....."Can't we all just get along?"
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* Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46)
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13234
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 12:53a
Subj: MONSTER DISK 3 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
))))))))))))))))))) M O N S T E R M E D I A 93 NO 3 ((((((((((((((((((((((
650 Megs All Programs Cover Sep - Dec 1993 No Dupes
New File Viewer - Several Files.BBS Formats + Conversion Programs - Manual
4,700+ Files - Covering everything from ACAD to Word Proccessors and more !
Price - $30.00
ORDERS ONLY 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Without Silver Xpress, I DO NO MAIL!
--- FMail 0.96Γ
* Origin: Buggie Works Via Satellite (216)225-6130 (1:157/46)
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From: VIC HLUSHAK Number: 13235
To: RANDY BROWN Date: 01/28/94 4:01p
Subj: Looking Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (26 Jan 94) Randy Brown wrote to All...
RB> I'm looking for program that plays audio cd's through DOS...CAn
RB> anybody help
RB> me out?
RB>
RB> ---
RB> * Origin: Yes, Another BBS (YABBS) Toledo, OH 419-389-6568 (1:234/60)
RB> 163/99
RB> 247/100
RB> 102 103
RB>
Hi Randy,
A quick check through my cd's turned up several cd audio players:
- VSCD.ZIP
- CDP_126.ZIP
- CDPLAY2.ZIP
- TINYCD.ZIP
Log onto a BBS with a lot of files and do a search for these titles, you
should find a number of players.
TTYL
Vic
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From: PETER DEGRAAF Number: 13236
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 01/31/94 3:06p
Subj: Test Winmail Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (23 Jan 94) Laurie Batt wrote to Peter Degraaf...
LB> G'day Peter Degraaf, In a message on <Jan 19>, you said :
LB>
LB> PD> Test using winmail via cdrom
LB>
LB> I guess your test did not work, as your test message escaped from your
LB> system
LB> and transmitted itself all around the world. I have it here if you
LB> want it back ??
LB>
LB>
LB> Laurie
LB>
LB> --- Msgedsq 2.2e
LB> * Origin: The PNG Connection, Cairns Tropical Nth Qld, OZ (3:640/532)
LB> 163/99
LB> 247/100
LB> 102 103
LB>
Yep I quess your right..shame on me <g> Its nice nevertheless to hear from
someone far away. I sure find this CDRom echo very handy as it provides
me with lots of good solid feeback...agree?
Tata Peter
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From: MARCUS LEE Number: 13237
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 01/26/94 11:13p
Subj: Doom on a GUS? Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
JW> > The patch is for upgrading your copy of DOOM .99 to DOOM 1.1.
JW> > This is the 'regular' way to fix the DOOM/GUS music problem (I am
JW> > assuming that's what one of your problems are). DOOM also becomes
JW> > more stable at version 1.1.
JW> > It is called DOOM11PT.ZIP and it is available for download from
JW> > this system at 14.4kbps.
JW>
JW> Is there any way to get that thing to work properly with a
JW> joystick? Version .99 worked fine; enter version 1.1 and it
JW> screws up totally...
Aha, so its not just me... same thing here-so far. I'm going to try removing
the speed compensating setting for our joystick port. and if that fails, I'm
going to test out the joystick port on the PAS16...
BTW, did you get the fix for DOOM to work with GUS, not just the upgrade, but
its apparently for 1.1. I d'ld it and it has a hlp file and a dmxgus.ini file
which you're supposed to just copy to the dir with doom. I *think* it does
something...
And whats this dude that is going round saying people are playing doom with
focal point 3d on the gus blah blah blah? Thats a demo isn't it? It doesn't
interface with the game....does it?
Regards.
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* OFFLINE 1.56
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From: DANIEL MCGRATH Number: 13238
To: ALL Date: 01/27/94 12:22a
Subj: Shareware CD's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
has anybody got Shareware CD's at all, I can swap you with the one I have now I
am after Night Owl Cd's will be prepared to pay up to $30.00 for one.
Regards
Maverick
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* Origin: Public & Aviation BBS (3:713/318)
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From: BOON TEE Number: 13239
To: MARK BRACKEN Date: 01/26/94 5:34p
Subj: Unwanted Game CD'S Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>If you have any unwanted games cd's you have solved or just want to sell.
>Leave me maeesage with both the title and the price.
I've got:
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective $30
Conan the Cimmerian $30
Sport's Best $30
I'm over in Adelaide, so let me know how you want to get them, if you
are interested.
___
* UniQWK v2.1 * The Windows Mail Reader
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* Origin: Computer Connection - Australia - +618 326 2388 (3:800/838)
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From: TOM BULUM Number: 13240
To: MARC CIRCOSTA Date: 01/27/94 10:50a
Subj: New SBCD.SYS settings Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Marc Circosta was heard mumbling to All about New SBCD.SYS settings<=-
MC> Hi there!
MC> I've been happily using my Panasonic 562-B drive in DOS for quite
MC> some time now, with my SB16 driving the beast, using SBCD.SYS. Lately
MC> I found an update of this driver, and so copied over the old one and
MC> rebooted, but <shock horror> it doesn't work. I remember someone
MC> answering this question ages ago, but seeing it didn't concern me, I
MC> quickly forgot the solution. My CONFIG.SYS Line is...
MC> DEVICEHIGH=C:\SBCD.SYS /p:220 /s:a0 /d:MSCD001
MC> Thanks in advance!
MC> Marc...
It sounds like the updated driver you put in is V4.12 which only works with the
Panasonic 563. Try and get the v4.11 driver which works with all the drives.
Tom.
... WINDSCREEN WIPER: Der flippenflappenmuckenschpredder
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* Origin: Dynamite BBS - ACT Australia - Line 2 - (06) 2417399 (3:620/250)
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From: TOM BULUM Number: 13241
To: GARY KELLISON Date: 01/27/94 10:50a
Subj: RAM Drive & CD-ROM Drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Gary Kellison was heard mumbling to The Lawman about RAM Drive & CD-ROM
Drive<=-
TL>-> I want my CD Rom to be drive E and my Ram Drive to be drive F.
GK> The MSCDEX driver in your AUTOEXEC.BAT assigns drive letters
GK> to CD-ROM's and it always picks the next higher drive letter than the
GK> last fixed and/or RAM drive. There's no way to change this behavior.
Umm Gary, you seem to be a bit wrong there in regards to drive lettering.
Unless your MSCDEX is different to mine, I use the /l:<drive letter required>
to set my CDROM drive letter like below:
c:\dos\mscdex.exe /s /d:mscd000 /m:20 /l:h
so the CDROM is drive H.
Tom.
... Sometimes I wake up grouchy. Most times, I let her sleep.
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* Origin: Dynamite BBS - ACT Australia - Line 2 - (06) 2417399 (3:620/250)
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From: PETER MOSCHINI Number: 13242
To: ALL Date: 01/28/94 10:37p
Subj: night owl II Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
To all I was Looking somewhere in this bbs
for some one who was selling NIGH OWL 11
cd-rom.
But i cant find the message
if anyone finds it can someone tell me
!!! ONE LOST PERSON !!!
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* Origin: The Perth Omen. Western Australia's First BBS (3:690/660)
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From: IAN BOND Number: 13243
To: ALL Date: 01/28/94 1:31p
Subj: CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone selling a cdrom drive! drop me a message (please 02 area code people
only ie those in sydney) THANX!
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* Origin: The Web BBS - RPG Specialists. (02)528-5941 24 Hrs (3:712/523)
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From: CRAIG BIRRELL Number: 13244
To: WANDA KATO Date: 01/29/94 4:10p
Subj: !free cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
WK> JR+*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories
WK> CATALOG!*************
WK> +Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
WK> WELCOME<<<
Yes I would like a copy of the catalog sent to me, at 133 Little Eveleigh St
Redfern NSW 2016 AUSTRALIA
thanks
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* RM 1.2 * Eval Day 3 * RoboMail -- The next generation QWK compatible
reader!
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* Origin: My Computer Co/Telix Australia BBS (02) 565-1044 (3:712/411)
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From: MIKE NAPPER Number: 13245
To: BEN BLAIR Date: 01/29/94 9:47p
Subj: 1994 CD Catalogue now rea Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please send catalogue to :
Mike Napper
PO Box 492
SPIT JUNCTION
NSW 2088
Thanks!
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From: MIKE NAPPER Number: 13246
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 01/29/94 9:52p
Subj: 1994 Catalogue Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please send copy of 1994 catalogue to:
Mike Napper
PO Box 492
SPIT JUNCTION
NSW 2088
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From: JOHN SYMONDS Number: 13247
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 01/23/94 7:50p
Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please send a CD catalogue to .....
John Symonds
PO BOX 158,
Hampton,
3188.
Thanks in advance....
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From: JOHN SYMONDS Number: 13248
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 01/23/94 7:55p
Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
|) - forgot this was an international echo....
Please send a catalogue to
John Symonds
PO BOX 158,
Hampton, VIC
Australia, 3191
Once again, thanks in advance...
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From: JERZY FARYNSKI Number: 13249
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 01/24/94 6:26p
Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day,
Could you forward one copy to me at:
G. P. O. Box 578,
Sydney,
2001,
Australia.
Thanks anmd regards, Jerzy Farynski.
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* Origin: Electronic Gazette (3:712/531.0)
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From: NIGEL HUNT Number: 13250
To: JAMES SUMMERS Date: 01/29/94 5:06p
Subj: Smartdrv and CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi James Summers,
01-Jan-94 16:30, James Summers wrote to All
Subject: Smartdrv and CD
JS>
JS> I have but one question. Can DOS Smartdrv Cache a CD-rOm?
JS>
DOS 6.2's smartdrv does cache CD roms from what I here. Try typing Help
Smartdrv from the dos prompt.
───┐
└───> Regards, Nigel Hunt
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* Origin: Double your harddisk: DEL C:\WINDOWS\*.* (3:711/920.4)
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From: GLENN BRADY Number: 13251
To: BILL HELY Date: 01/29/94 1:29a
Subj: Line isolators Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
As I recall, Bill Hely was heard to pronounce to All
regarding Line isolators. I think it was on 01-26-94 08:48.
BH>Can anyone give me a name/number, preferably Brisbane but
BH>anywhere in Australia will do, where I can get some
BH>knowledgable and definitive info on using line isolators
BH>with unapproved modems on Telecom lines?
BH>Stuff like: Legality? Approved types? Brands/sources? Anything at all
There should be a number for Austel in the Brisbane directory. I called
Melbourne and was told that an LIU can not be used for connecting
non-approved modems.
According to Austel, you can't connect anything non-approved either
directly or indirectly to the 'phone network.
As a for instance. Austel forced Apple to recall _all_ Newton PDA's last
year that used a tone generator to signal MFC tone to a 'phone transmitter
because it was an "indirect connection", so as to disable the 'phone
dialler. This thing didn't physically connect to any part of the 'phone
network, but it was illegal.
Makes you wonder if they are gonna recall all the Macs, Commonwealth Bank
'phone diallers etc. as well.
Hooroo for now
?Glenn B.?
___
* WaveRdr 1.10 # 49 * A confident manner is important: Computers can sense th
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From: BRIAN ELFERT Number: 13252
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 8:08p
Subj: Omni CD? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I am considering getting a Creative Labs Omni CD (Panasonic 56x drive).
What is the maximum megabyte CD this drive will handle?
Brian
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* Origin: City Lights <612-633-1366> <6 LINES> <16.8 D/S> (1:282/108)
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From: RAPHAEL VANNEY Number: 13253
To: CARLOS FUENZALIDA Date: 01/30/94 3:26a
Subj: What do I need? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Bonjour Carlos !
Tuesday January 18 1994 10:50, Carlos Fuenzalida écrivit à All :
CF> I would like to get a CD ROM drive, mostly for the purpose to listen to
CF> good quality sound while I work with my computer.
CF> With the little I know about CD technology, I believe I need a good sound
CF> card and a single speed CD drive. Would a Soundblaster Pro do the job or
CF> should I get something better?
I'm listening to an audio CD played on a Panasonic/SoundBlaster 16.
The sound is just Ok.
Don't forget, you also need a good amplifier and good speakers ; I
believe this is more important than the drive and card brand, when
sound quality is considered.
Sala kahle, RVa
--- LoraBBS-DOS v2.34 (Eval.)
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From: RAPHAEL VANNEY Number: 13254
To: FRANK HILLIARD Date: 01/30/94 3:38a
Subj: Sound Board Mixer Aps Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Bonjour Frank !
Wednesday January 19 1994 09:32, Frank Hilliard écrivit à All :
FH> I'd like to hear from SoundBlaster Pro and other audio board owners on the
FH> following questions.
SB 16 here.
FH> Did your sound board come with a "Mixer" function
FH> that allowed you to control your CD-ROM audio level on screen?
Yes, it came with a DOS mixer and a Wind'Oz mixer ; later came
an OS/2 PM mixer program (at least).
FH> Do you have
FH> a "master" volume control, and/or individual control for CD-ROM, MIDI, and
FH> Wav sources?
Yes.
The controls are labelled Voc, FM, CD, Mic, Line, and there's also
a master volume control. There are other stuffs I quite don't
understand also... :-)
Sala kahle, RVa
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From: RAPHAEL VANNEY Number: 13255
To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 01/30/94 3:44a
Subj: Return To Zork Memor Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Bonjour Diane !
Thursday January 20 1994 01:32, Diane Pencil écrivit à Charlie Coffman :
>> I've got 634k free under OS/2 without doing anything special. ;-)
DP> Hows your Sound blaster work with that set up? I heard that OS/2 doesn't
DP> support most sound cards.
It does not support SoundBlaster previous to version 2 ; other
SoundBlasters are Ok, though. Anyway, a sound card does not
need to be supported by OS/2 (ie MMOS2) to work in OS/2's DOS
sessions.
Sala kahle, RVa
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From: GORDON PETERSON Number: 13256
To: ANDREW BISHOP Date: 01/30/94 3:04a
Subj: Mitshumi Dual & sound Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AB> GP> The Mitsumi Dual Speed ought to work with ANY sound card (as long as
AB> GP> you don't expect to replace the Mitsumi's interface board with some
AB> GP> kind of proprietary sound-card interface thing). Why is it that so
AB> GP> many people seem to be so hung up on hooking their CD-ROM drive
AB> GP> DIRECTLY to their sound board, for heaven's sake??!!
AB>To save using two slots in their computers I guess. The number of drivers
AB>might be reduced as well.
...saves only a max of one slot (that used by the CD-ROM interface
card), and doesn't change the number of drivers you need, either.
* SLMR 2.1 *
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13257
To: ANDREW BISHOP Date: 01/29/94 3:35a
Subj: Re: Need advice about a M Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Andrew Bishop to All <=-
It's wildly off-topic, but what the hey. Macs don't use parallel
printers without a whole lot of work, shop for a printer intended
for a Mac.
Next time, try an echo aimed at Mac users, you'll get a lot more
helpful messages...
... SENILE.COM found . . . Out Of Memory . . .
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From: LEW MURRAY Number: 13258
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 1:39p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just purchase one that was
supposed to be great but it is lousy. Did a listing of an apartment complex
with over a hundred units and only 13 showed up. Did an Attorney list for the
local area code an tried to find four different attorneys who are related to me
and NONE of them showed up. All of them have been listed in the local
directory for years.
Anybody know of a GOOD one?
Thanks
Lew
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From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 13259
To: SCOTT RALEY Date: 01/31/94 2:11p
Subj: Re: REBEL ASSUALT CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
26 Jan 94 20:03:12, All whispered to Scott Raley...
--------------------------------------------------------
SR> Anyone want to sell a Rebel Assualt cd? If so please contact me first. I
SR> looking for one.
SR>
SR> thanks
SR> Scott Raley
Hershel Saylor is selling them, Call: (317) 881-9391, They're pretty Cheap...
.....|<evin
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From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 13260
To: MARK VANN Date: 01/31/94 2:13p
Subj: Re: Wanting to buy a 14.4 modem Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
29 Jan 94 00:51:00, All whispered to Mark Vann...
--------------------------------------------------------
MV> Does anyone out there have a new or used 14.4kb internal or external
MV> modem for sale. If so call Mark Vann in Charlotte 535-2122. Thanks.
I have a Internal for $129.00 plus shipping ???? It's a Supra 14.4 with Fax.
Send me a note, Or call: (317) 342-2034
...|<evin
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From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 13261
To: TERRY SMITH Date: 01/31/94 2:14p
Subj: Re: X-rated interactive CD? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
27 Jan 94 13:07:52, All whispered to Terry Smith...
--------------------------------------------------------
TS> What is the X-rated interactive multimedia CD which someone is producing?
S A Y L O R E N T E R P R I S E S
P.O. Box 2083
Indianapolis, IN 46206
( 3 1 7 ) 8 8 1 - 9 3 9 1
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGE IS $5.00 PER ORDER
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME
┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ These discs contain ADULT material! │
│ FOR SALE TO ADULTS ONLY! │
│ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────┘
AMATUER MODELS (X) - - - $25.00
Over 500 full colr SVGA images of beautiful women. 650 megs of centerfold
style layouts. Photographs by professionals from around the world. All
images are in 1024 x 768 x 256 color format and 16.7 million color 24 bit
TIFF format. ViewCD CD-ROM viewer for easy viewing. Automatic
installation for quick startup. FILES.BBS description file.
AMOROUS ASIAN GIRLS (XXX) - - - $33.00
Luscious Asian girls at their playful best captured on full motion video.
BUSTY BABES #2 (XXX) - - - $30.00
New copyrighted collection of California Girls. BBS ready. "Show Off"
interface makes this a real joy to run.
COLLEGE GIRLS (XXX) - - - $35.00
Easy install with Quicktime for Windows. Clean cut amateurs "turn on" for
the cameras.
CONDO CUTIES (XXX) - - - $36.00
Staring the "Space Voyeur". Tour the Condos with this loveable fun loving
creature as he checks out the Condo Cuties.
DEBBIE DOES DALLAS (XXX) - - - $34.00
Take a trip to Dallas with this infamous cheerleader. She will show you
how to keep score.
DEVIL & MRS. JONES (XXX) - - - $34.00
Enjoy the intense drama of the "hereafter" with the lovely Mrs. Jones.
DIGITAL DREAMS (X) - - - $25.00
GIF images, adult images. BBS ready. 660 Megabytes of original images.
Easy installation. A real classy disc.
DOORS OF PASSION (XXX) - - - $38.00
Interactive adult full motion VIDEOROM that has a surprise behind every
door. But, only for consenting adults!
EXTREME DELIGHT (XXX) - - - $29.00
Very alluring and provocative adult title. Sizzles with passion.
GIRLS OF MARDI GRAS (X) - - - $35.00
Great music and beautifull girls. Don't miss the party!
L.A. STRIPPERS (X) - - - $39.00
Talented artists performing in an L.A. Cabaret to 60's music.
Professionally and tastefully done.
PHONE SEX (X) - - - $20.00
500 Megabytes of erotic conversation. Studio produced in both 8 and 16
bit stereo. WAV files for Windows.
PRINCESS OF PERSIA (XXX) - - - $35.00
Intrigue and danger in a full length movie with stereo sound. Has an
enjoyable twist. Run a scene or the whole movie. Simple to use.
SOUTHERN BEAUTIES (X) - - - $29.00
1,000 High Res GIFs at 1024x768 form original 35 MM slides. 300 Megabytes
of true 24 bit color.
SWEET DREAMS (X) - - - $30.00
Collection of sexy ladies that will give you "Sweet Dreams". Interactive
options on this slick new interface. BBS ready.
SUPER SMUTWARE (XXX) - - - $26.00
640 Megabytes. 1,000 1024x768x256 color images and 2,000 800x600 images.
100 adult animations. BBS ready.
WICKED WHISPERS #1 - - - $35.00
Full movie. The best in sight and sound. With a plot that is not hard to
follow.
WILD WOMEN (XXX) - - - $26.00
600 Megabytes of "HOT" adult GIFS. Easy user interface. BBS ready.
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From: ROB BRADEN Number: 13262
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/30/94 3:00a
Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BT> >*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!*************
BT>
Hiya' Joe!
Would you be so kind as to mail one of these to:
Rob Braden
6700 Cabot Dr. #F-8
Nashville, Tn.
37209
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13263
To: BOB HAMILTON Date: 01/30/94 6:23p
Subj: Pioneer DRM 600A for s Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
From: BOB HAMILTON Refer#: NONE
To: ALL Recvd: NO
Subj: Pioneer DRM 600A for sale Conf: (35) CD-ROMDisc
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BH>Hi there All! I have one Pioneer DRM 600A for sale. I purchased this unit
BH>July 1993 and it's in perfect shape. This unit is ideal for a BBS.
BH>You just assign a drive letter to each of the 6 disks and from that point th
BH>unit just looks like 6 individual CD's.
BH>Reason for selling: I am forking out a couple of thousand bucks to buy a ne
BH>18 disk CD-ROM player.
BH>I will take offers on this unit until my new CD-ROM drive is shipped. Highe
BH>offer takes the unit.
BH>How to Reach me:
BH> Day Voice (306) 359-3333
BH> Evening Voice (306) 789-9080
BH> Fax (306) 789-6614
BH> BBS 1:140/121 (306) 789-1899
BH>I will place the unit under my personal 30 day money back guarantee (hey, I'
BH>not a huge company - just another sysop like you).
BH>All cards and cables are included. I can take Visa and MasterCard through m
BH>company.
BH>Bob.
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BH> * Origin: Shadowland Regina, Sk. Canada (306)789-1899 (1:140/119)
I'll offer $450 for it and I'll pay the shipping. I don't need anything
but the bare drive and cartridge. 615-333-0295 24 hours a day at my
office if I don't reach you.
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 13264
To: DON KULHA Date: 01/29/94 10:25a
Subj: Obsolete media... Refer: NONE
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DK> $29.95 at K-Mart. Sony has been promoting a higher density spec
DK> (via shorter wavelegnth laser) for some time. I'm amazed they
DK> haven't released such a beast with backward compatibility to what
DK> we use today. Must have something to do with the technology to
DK> produce masters for this format....
The depth of the pits in the recording layer has a specific mathmatical
relationship to the wavelength of the laser used. If you change the
wavelength, you will have problems reading CDs designed for other wavelengths.
I'm sure they can figure a way to make this work, but it has to be practical
and affordable, too... ;-)
Jeff
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 13265
To: HOWARD RICE Date: 01/29/94 10:50a
Subj: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
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HR> Since Panasonic can daisy chain up to 4 drives, I presume it uses
HR> a pripriatory SCSI 40 wire cable setup?
No. You can daisy chain floppy drives, and they are certainly not SCSI,
nor even a variant of SCSI. The ability to daisy chain drives does not imply a
SCSI interface.
Jeff
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From: JUSTIN TURY Number: 13266
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/27/94 11:40a
Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'd like one. Send to - Justin Tury
9732 Rosemary Lane
Brighton, Mi.
48116
Thanks!
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From: BILL MORRIS Number: 13267
To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/31/94 7:20p
Subj: Re: CDROM components Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
John, many thanx for the advice on CDROM and multiMedia. Seems sound to me
and I'll do the Conference bit until I either get over the present itch or
learn enough to get something on my own. Again, many thanx> Bill
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From: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Number: 13268
To: TONY STOTT Date: 01/31/94 4:37p
Subj: Re: Canadian Cd Catalogue Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Tony Stott wrote *
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***On 01-24-94, Hayden Bradshaw elucidated to Bill Devries:
***
***HB>*** Please send a catalog to:
***HB>Thanks for asking. Our latest version HRBCD11.ZIP will be shipped
***HB>to you shortly.
***
***Puleease! You aren't going to use this international echo to personally
***thank everyone who asks you to send them a catalog (or catalogue,
***whatever) are you?
***
***Don't you think this might annoy folks a teensy bit?
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Actually, I haven't been thanking *everyone*, but now that you mention
it, that's not a bad idea after all.
Thhhhaaaannnnnkkkkk yyyyoooouuu, ttttoooooooo!! :-)
Hayden
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From: MICHAEL TROXELL Number: 13269
To: BILL LUNDBERG Date: 01/30/94 7:09p
Subj: Re: CD COMPATIBILITY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> On 26 Jan 94 21:43, Bill Lundberg said to All
concerning CD COMPATIBILITY <=-
BL> Does anyone know if the Radioshack CDR-1000 is the same as a Mitsuimi
BL> Lu0005S? I just got a Soundblaster 16 Multi CD and wonder if I can
BL> use the interface on the SB card for my CD ROM.
No, the CDR-1000 is a LU0001 OEMed for Tandy. It is not compatible with
the interface on the Multi-CD. My advice: get a newer CD-ROM drive, the
LU0001 is a serious piece of junk. I owned one and upgraded to the
LU0005, which is plugged into my Multi-CD, and it was a world of difference.
The LU0001 isn't even really MPC compatible and is useful only for reading
DATA cds.
Mike
... My V32bs fx/mdm wrks jst fne wthot a 1550 bffrd URT.
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13270
To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 02/02/94 8:43a
Subj: Re: X-rated interactive C Refer: 13261
Read: NO Private: No
-> 27 Jan 94 13:07:52, All whispered to Terry Smith...
-> --------------------------------------------------------
->
-> TS> What is the X-rated interactive multimedia CD which someone is pr
Kevin, ads for adult material are prohibited in this echo... other
ads are allowed, as long as they are posted occasionally (like once a
week) and are limited to 10 lines.
And for some friendly advice, I would carefully reconsider the merits of
selling titles like this - you may find your fanny in court fighting
someone who has alot more money than you do!
tim
co-moderator
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From: STEVE GOYER Number: 13271
To: SCOTT FISHER Date: 01/31/94 12:39a
Subj: Re:Cd for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SF>SG|Anybody want to buy the Toolworks Reference Library CD? I
SF> I'd like this..... How does $12 US sound, and I'll prepay.
SF> Leave me an address and I'll send you a cashier's check.
SF> Scott E. Fisher
SF> 7720 Penn Ave S. #119
SF> Richfield, MN 55423
SF> (612) 798-4607
Sounds good to me. I'll drop the disc in the mailbox as soon as I
receive your cashier's check. What is that anyways, just like a money
order?
Steve Goyer
1265 Babine crescent
Prince George, BC
V2M 3X7
Thanks.
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From: STEVE GOYER Number: 13272
To: JERRY ZELLER Date: 01/31/94 12:41a
Subj: Cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JZ>Steve - I'll take the Toolworks Reference. Let me know how much in
JZ>U. S. currency. Jerry
Sorry I've got a buyer already, but if he changes his mind or something
I'll let you know. I'll write your name down.
C'ya
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From: STEVE GOYER Number: 13273
To: GENE EHRICH Date: 01/31/94 12:43a
Subj: Cd for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GE>SG>Anybody want to buy the Toolworks Reference Library CD? I
GE>contains info
GE>SG>Comes with manual and registration card. It came with my CDROM
GE>SG>drive, thats why I'm selling it. First 10$CDN (plus shipping)
GE>takes it...
GE> How about $10 american including shipping.
I already have a buyer but if it doesnt go through then I'll let you
know.
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From: PETER PRASAD Number: 13274
To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 01/31/94 3:29p
Subj: Re: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DR> Do you know anything about the SCSI/IDE controller cards that allow
DR> both types of drive interface to co-exist on the same system?
DR> How much trouble is it to have 2 controller cards on 1
DR> system. It seems like that would cause conflicts.
Pardon me, but i have some info in regards to your question, perhaps.
There are quite a few SCSI cards out there, to name a few (IN2000,
DTC, Adaptec, Future Domain etc etc) will co-exist with IDE in a system.
Presently i'm running a SCSI and IDE on a 486-VLB, had a little problem
setting up, but that was only due to older drivers for my SCSI card the
DTC 3280A, under DOS 6.2, everthings working like a charm now. You will
have to make sure that the cards are configured right for the memory
address and they do not conflict. Recently I saw a ad in PC Magazine
for a combined SCSI/IDE controller card from a outfit in California, with
lifetime warranty.... for around $175. us, if you require more on this
card please post me back and I'll find this info for you if I can.
That's all, hope it helps you someway........
Peter..........L8tr
... Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded!
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13275
To: BRIAN SCHOENBECK Date: 01/31/94 9:04p
Subj: Good BBS CD's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can't help ya much with the CD drives unless your looking for a Pioneer changer
but we have an extensive collection of the latest shareware cds that would be
good for your BBS. Give us a call at 615-339-0235 9-9 and would be glad to
discuss them with you.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13276
To: PIERRE LESSARD Date: 01/31/94 9:07p
Subj: DRM600 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PL> I'm looking for best price for a Pioneer
PL> DRM600 with an SCSI 16-bit interface? Interested to
PL> buy right NOW!
The DRM600A is out of production now. One of our distributors I believe has
one left if you hurry. It is $689 without interface (cash price).
Contact us at 615-339-0235 at PCJ (9-9) if we can be of assistance.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13277
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 9:11p
Subj: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CDROM Refer: NONE
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That's right a great SHAREWARE ROM
for ONLY $19.00
Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, will ship 2/3/94.
For you who have pre ordered, you'll be the first to get one.
Yeah, I know. What kind of ROM am I getting for 19 bucks?
ANSWER
Possibly the best ROM you have to date!
This ROM is published by SysOps for the SysOp. Tired of
compiling list and heaven knows what else to get a ROM
online?
This is the answer you have been waiting for, affordable
files at this introductory price, to show what TopDrawer
is and can do.
Files.bbs in every DIR, so simple it can be run on a test
drive of QMODEM (tm). Plus SPITFIRE (tm) files SFFILES.BBS.
And you 4DOS (tm) users will find descript.ion files.
If you're a PC-BOARD(tm) SysOp, you'll find a comprehensive
SETMEUP.exe that will install the ROM for you! (...You do
have to have it in the CD-ROM player!) grin........
All archives are compressed using pkzip (PKWARE (tm) 204G
using maximum compression.
All archives and their members have been scanned with the
latest virus scanners.
All files have file_id.diz's in them, GOOD ONE's, at that;
we added over 1,859 full descriptions when none were available
or the author thought that high ASCII looked better.
And on TOP of all that, we have made a great effort to remove
commercial files and other copyright infringements.
Now, what this means is that we set this ROM up for the BBS,
not the end user!!!!
We have, because of current legal cases and judgments within the
publishing community, removed VOC, WAVE, and MIDI sound files. The
real programs are still there; we just deleted the lawyer syndrome.
All of the GIF's are our own, no copyright infringements to worry
about. You are licensed as the ROM owner to distribute them to your
users.
There is also a feature authors DIR. That's the authors we felt
exhibited professional demeanor in program ability and distribution
ease. Plus, we have the text files that are the latest rage -- that
is, we have STEVE ROBERTS stuff, NOT Megabytes of FAQ's or other
drivel. We have taken great pains to think of the user and the SysOp.
You will find your users cruising through this easy file system and
praising you for the setup (that is, if you have great users like we
do).
Both the SuperMart BBS and PC-MONTANA BBS have handicapped users,
and thought went into the files and their placement to enhance the
interface for these special individuals.
Ok, now to the brass tacks: Files -- there are 4,174;that's 624 MB +
uncompressed. Dirs -- no, not 50 or 60, just 45 ; and this ROM will
interface with our first release, BIG SKY 01, so you don't have to do
a major setup all over again!
You've probably heard other SysOps saying that they're removing such &
such ROM offline because of one problem or another. We listen to these
SysOps; you are our bread and butter (low cost spread in this ROM's price).
Now, where can I get this ROM? Well, read the list and you can order
this baby on-line or by fax (24 hours) or by voice (9-8 EST Mon-Sat).
*** PCJ COMPUTING *** Data - 1-615-478-2890 We stock 700+ titles
All major credit Fax - 1-615-479-1047 Lowest prices around
cards accepted Voice - 1-615-339-0235 Download BIGSKY2.ZIP
with no surcharge Orders- 1-800-547-7817 for the files list.
(No CODs) Internet- Douglas.Carpenter@Junction.Cld9.Com
Contact us regarding our Listserv mailing list
Compuserve- 71754.3514@Compuserve.Com
** DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME **
PC-MONTANA BBS Data - 1-406-284-3120 THE MOTHER BOARD for
(Product Support) BIG SKY ROMs !
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From: CHIP SLATE Number: 13278
To: PAUL PICCIONI Date: 01/29/94 8:52p
Subj: Re: CD rom GAMES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Paul Piccioni to All <=-
PP> Lo Out there, Juts wondering if anyone can recomend any good new or
WORLD OF XEEN<and 7th GUEST............C-Ya,Chip Slate
... Two most common elements in the universe: Hydrogen & Stupidity.
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From: CHIP SLATE Number: 13279
To: VINCE CHIARO Date: 01/30/94 12:26p
Subj: Re: T7G Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
VC> You seem to know a lot about the game. I am stuck on the puzzle of
VC> Stuaff's Face (the painting). Any advise? I am also having trouble
VC> with the microscope....thanks in advance for any help!
VC> VIP≡R
Hmmm....Stauf's face....Well you must think of it as basically the same
as the COFFIN Puzzle(after the maze)...However instead of having 2 things to
change,
you have 3......This is a puzzle in which i just sat down one day when i
wouldn't
be disturbed and "fiddled" with the puzzle for an hour or two until it finally
was solved.......Now the microscope is another one....I solved this one by at
first
replicating thier moves then when you get the basic idea of the puzzle...start
doing things your way and try to get more "blobs" than Stauf has.....
But of course there's always the book.......C-Ya,Chip Slate
... Reality is for people who can't handle computers.
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From: CHIP SLATE Number: 13280
To: VINCE CHIARO Date: 01/30/94 12:38p
Subj: Re: laser, gunfight, cd games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting VINCE CHIARO to ALL <=-
VC> Anyone with the new Sega CD-Rom has probably heard of the game Mad
VC> Dog Mcgraw or something like that. Its made by American LaserGames and
VC> is a complete movie that you shoot the bad guys with a laser type gun.
VC> If you been to a good arcade...they also have these games on bigscreen
VC> TVs and the games are amazing! I recently beat one called Drug Wars at
VC> an arcade. Does anyone know of any of these amazing games or a laser
VC> gun out or coming out for a PC computer?
VC> VIP≡R
IT's called Mad Dog Mcree and the original is out on CD.....If you want a
catalog
leave a message to Joe Rinehart in this conference...He sent me one and its got
hundreds of CD games including Mad Dog.....C-Ya,Chip Slate
... "Damage control is easy. Reading Klingon -- that's hard."
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From: CHIP SLATE Number: 13281
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/30/94 12:44p
Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
A friend of mine would like a catalog as well if its no trouble:
Danny McCormick
P.O. Box 67
Claudville,VA 24076
Thanks.....Chip Slate
... 24 hours in a day and 24 beers in a case. Hmmmm.....
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From: DAVID SEBRING Number: 13282
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 4:53p
Subj: For sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
FOR SALE
JOURNEYMAN PROJECT CD
WINDOWS MPC
The best Sci-Fi CD game to date!
The World's First Photorealistic Adventure Game for CD-ROM!
Requires Windows 3.1 or later
CD ROM drive (double speed preferred)
SVGA (640 x 480-256 colors)
8MB RAM required
MPC compatible sound card
----------------------> Only $50.00 (Includes Shipping!)
David Sebring
Voice 805-525-4649
Fax 805-525-6069
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From: DAVID SEBRING Number: 13283
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 4:54p
Subj: For sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
FOR SALE
THE 7TH GUEST CD
DOS
INCLUDES THE VIDEO THE MAKING OF THE 7TH GUEST
A VIRTUAL REALITY PHOTOREALISTIC HAUNTED HOUSE
state of the art puzzle solving
on CD-ROM for DOS
---------------------------> Only $45.00 (includes shipping!)
David Sebring
voice 805-525-4649
Fax 805-525-6069
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From: AL AGEE Number: 13284
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 12:23p
Subj: Custom cds Refer: NONE
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I'll put 640mb of your data on an ISO 9660 standard CD for $49. If you don't
have a tape drive, I will restore from 1.44mb floppies for $0.25 each.
Advantages include:
- Speed - My 10ms HD is only four times faster than CD. - Cost -
CD costs $49, 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.
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From: ANDREW BARNHARDT Number: 13285
To: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Date: 01/31/94 3:00p
Subj: CDROM 'Electronic Catalogue' Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hayden..
Just received your 'Electronic Catalogue' on disk in the mail today.
Unfortunately, I was unable to read the disk, it was loaded with Data
Errors. I tried it on two different computers (both equipped with MSDOS
6.2) and both were unable to read the disk. I would appreciate you sending
me a another (hopefully error-free) disk ASAP.
Thanks,
= Andrew Barnhardt.
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From: DARREN LEWIS Number: 13286
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 9:12p
Subj: Scripting Software Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I've been pricing out a number of MPC-2 compliant multimedia setups. Just
about everyone offers one of a number of Sound Blaster setups. A number of
them come with Authorware which I understand is a reasonably good scripting
program. Does anyone out there have any experience with it? Any other
suggestions?
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From: JONATHAN CHAU Number: 13287
To: JAY BUSSIERE Date: 01/31/94 2:03p
Subj: UNDER A KILLING MOON Refer: NONE
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The date was 01-28-1994... JAY BUSSIERE mumbled something to JONATHAN
CHAU...
JB> Totally awesome. I read that it's going to be the closest to
JB> VR on cd-rom up to date when it's realeased. Able to move above,
JB> under, and everywhere in the VR type world.
That's what I hear. Millenium Auction sounds pretty good too.
JB> 11th Hour: Part 2 of the 7th Guest-
JB> This game will be in full screen! the catch is only if
JB> you have the full screen video chip installed in your computer.
JB> The chip that is added on is call ?PEG.
Would that happen to be the same chip that Return to Zork uses?
Jonathan. [Team OS/2]
Internet - jonc@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
CompuServe - 72712,2232
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From: ROBERT HARE Number: 13288
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/31/94 2:51p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/563 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
People have been referring to the non scsi port that is perprietory as a IDE
port because that is the type of cable that fits it and so it may not be
correct to call it that but everyone know exactly what you are talking about
rather than saying nonscsi port because their are a few of them that are
neither scsi nor IDE that is why it is referred this way....
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From: NICK HONDA Number: 13289
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 10:54p
Subj: Sound Card Upgrading Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
To all of you that can help,
I am definitely interested in upgrading my Pro Audio Spectrum+ 8 bit
sound card to a 16 bit card. My experience with this MediaVision product has
been great. Installation was a snap and it is compatible with all SoundBlaster
stuff. Therefore I intend to probably purchase a MediaVision product. The
question comes here: what is the main difference between the regular PRO
AUDIO SPECTRUM 16 bit and the PRO AUDIO STUDIO 16 bit? Can somebody please
give me some information as to what the P.A. Studio's uses and advantages are
over the P.A. Spectrum 16?
Also, can you recommend some good stereo speakers for use with this card?
Preferably not more than $75-100...
Thanks for all your help.
Nick
P.S. If you have any information on CD-ROMs can you please read my other
letter too? I am also looking to upgrade my CD-ROM and need some tips and
advice.
Thanks again.
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From: NICK HONDA Number: 13290
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 10:59p
Subj: CD-ROM Upgrading Tips and Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BBSers,
Currently I own an NEC Single Speed CD ROM drive that was purchased as
part of a multimedia upgrade kit. However, speed is definitely the downside
with single speed drives. I am looking to upgrade to a double speed drive and
would appreciate any help and advice you can give me as to which brand and
model number rom is the best. I have heard such brands as NEC, TEXEL, MITSUMI,
TOSHIBA, and CHINON. Whatever info you may have on any of these brands would
be great. The only criteria is that I want a double speed INTERNAL drive that
would be compatible with a Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum or Studio sound
card. If you can give me a model #, price, brand, SEEK TIME, and ACCESS RATE
(ms) that would be great also.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
Nick
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From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 13291
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/30/94 9:26p
Subj: CD repair Refer: NONE
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TS>I have just had my first experience in repairing CDRoms.A friend
TS>accidently put a big mark on my RTZ cd and when played it threw a
TS>tantrum during the game.
TS>I used some toothpaste and a cotton bud to rub the mark away and then
TS>some tape head cleaning liquid to clean off the toothpaste and once
TS>clean it worked fine,much to my relief :)
Most stuff like car polish and the like will do it. I bought a Memorex
CD repair kit once, and it even fixed CD's that I couldn't using the
usual means. The CD looked like hell though!
-William
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From: PAULO TAO Number: 13292
To: CHUNI WU Date: 01/30/94 12:04p
Subj: sobre Carlos Main Refer: NONE
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Ola Chuni Wu, todo bem, tem um pesoal eu achar que vale voce conhece, nome
dele chamada Carlos Main, ele tem muito muito programa de computador, ele
sempre manda programa para Hot-Line BBS, sempre troca programa com outra
usario BBS. Eu ja falei com ele sobre voce, Nao sei o que voce achar, depois
voce pode troca alumas programa com Carlos, ok?
Abraço
Tao Hua
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From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 13293
To: BOB BREED Date: 01/30/94 11:48p
Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
29 Jan 94 16:44, Bob Breed wrote to Christoph Steinecke:
BB> Oh boy, this is what I get for flapping my big mouth without
BB> knowing exactly what Kodak uses. Based on the CD software, which
BB> has a Kodak Logo on it, I ASSUMED, that the actual photo disk was
BB> also aluminum -- not gold sub-strate. Now I'm in the dark, and
BB> will have to rely on some Kodak Photo CD expert.
BB> Does Kodak really use gold-plated disks for their pictures????
They use a CDROM recorder that is OEMed to them by Philips.
Photo CD's that are not mass produced are CD-R (Recordable) media, which
is a gold CD, with a green dye in the plastic of the data side of the disk.
Yes, the disk has real gold in it. Gold reflects the light better than
aluminum does through the green dye which stores the data.
Mass produced/pressed Photo CD's would look no different than any other Audio
or DATA CD. The gold disk is not needed for any reason other than the fact
that Creating a single PhotoCD for a customer is a recording process, since the
equipment and process is cheaper and much more compact. Whereas a Photo CD
for mass distribution is manufactured the same way as Audio or DATA CD's are.
For the reason that in larger quantity, it is MUCH less expensive. This
explains why your Kodak PhotoCD Access (?) disk is made of aluminum...
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From: SCOTT RALEY Number: 13294
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/30/94 4:48p
Subj: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CD Refer: NONE
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Is there any discount for sysops? Please send me your address and the price
with shipping and handling.
thanks
Scott Raley
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From: JAN HOLZNAGEL Number: 13295
To: JIM CLEMENTS Date: 01/30/94 1:44a
Subj: Re: MULTIMEDIA Refer: NONE
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JC> Thanks for the nice note, Jan. I wish I spoke your language
JC> as well as you write mine. As a Canadian I like to say: "I'm
JC> only half bilingual."
No problem. The most important thing is communication! Language
doesn't matter... ;-)
JC> I think some of the disagreement might be, as you said, that
JC> I didn't realize you were writing from Germany. As I understand
JC> it, we are fortunate in the English titles that are available --
JC> and their prices.
Thats right! I wish, we had such good software!
But normaly we have to wait two years or so longer than the english
speaking peoples. And I have to say, that my english is not good
enough to use such libraries.
JC> Thank you for giving me another look at the whole situation. I
JC> appreciate it. Cheers again!
Doesn't matter! I enjoyed it very much!
Have a nice time! Good luck!
Jan, Quickborn near Hamburg, Germany
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From: JEFF NEWMAN Number: 13296
To: COMPTON MULTIMEDIA USERS Date: 02/01/94 12:41a
Subj: hanging after search idea Refer: NONE
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Compton's Mulitmedia Encyclopedia Special Edition (Compuability bundle)
Version 1.21DI installed and put 5meg on c: drive in default directory
accepting all the defaults. I click on Special idea and type in berlin
wall and it pulls up 5 or 6 different topics. After that I can click and
click and click and then its 3 finger time.
I use qemm7.0 to load sony 31-02a driver and pckwik driver high
and have 630,000 low memory available. no problems with 7th guest.
386/33 AMD on clone board with 4 meg AMI 12/91 bios
... 98% of all constipated people don't give a sh**!
-Jeff NOPCCCC
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From: PAUL NUSBAUM Number: 13297
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 8:51p
Subj: "VERY BEST OF THE BEST" Share MasterBlend Refer: NONE
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Hi!
I picked up this shareware CD at a computer fest here in Ottawa today. The CD
is made by "Aztech Technologies" in Toronto. When I checked it out today when
I got home, I discovered that the CD does not appear to be working properly.
The different files on the CD are sorted into many subdirectories. However,
when I try to enter the directories, I am told the directory specified does not
exist. This does not make any sense. I tried entering every directory on the
CD and could not access any of them. As well, even though I am in the root
directory, there are directories called "." and "..", which should not even
EXIST in a "root" directory.
Does anybody have/know if this CD? IT is Volume 1, Number 3. I am curious if
this is normal, and I am doing something wrong, or if the CD is screwed. The
company does not supply a voice number, only a fax number. Unfortunately I
cannot reach them until I can access a fax machine (sigh).
Any help would be great, thanks.
TTYL...
-Pn
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From: TOM WALLACE Number: 13298
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 5:15p
Subj: 2 Mitsumis Refer: NONE
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I have one Mitsumi CDM350 drive installed already. I want to install a
second Mitsumi in the same computer. I know I'll have to use another
interface card and use different interrupt settings ect, what I need to
know is how to setup my drivers in config.sys and autoexec.bat so the
machine will recognize both cd drives. I would be very grateful if
someone who has done this could tell me how they did it. Thanks a bunch
in advance!
Tom
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From: DEREK STUTSMAN Number: 13299
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 3:25a
Subj: VIVID Sex CD CRAP! Refer: NONE
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I recieved the Vivid CD "101 Sex Positions II". It will _not_ run.
Period.
I used the suggested lines in config sys, and have even stripped the auto
and config of _everything_ but the CD and memory stuff. ArgH!
I run Dos 6.2, 8 megs. The requirements state 2 megs. I am very angry
here! Anyone who has had experience with kludging Vivid's crappy products
please respond. Anyone who wants to buy this CD for $25, it's yours.
Derek Stutsman
* Wave Rider 1.10 # 153 *
... Doom Modem Play.....Hehehhee..I hope noone needs to call me....:>
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From: L RICHARD JOHNSON Number: 13300
To: STANLEY SHEFF Date: 01/28/94 4:33a
Subj: Brainex Rombrain Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting Stanley Sheff to All dated 01-25-94 ***
> Now available from The Brainex System:
> FIDO 1:102/737
> Latest release date: 1/21/94
>
> ROMBRAIN - A stand alone CDROM file door. If you use a CDROM, you
> REQUEST - Used with Rombrain. This program will automatically
> copy offline file requests generated by RomBrain.
> The sysop just inserts the CD, and request copies
> files to a separate user directory on the hard drive.
> Users can download their files using the Request door.
I have Rombrain and Request registered. I have been having a problem with
Request not finding the files that were requested when I put the CD in to
transfer the files and I know they are there. Also, anyway to get Rombrain to
compile a list from all CDs available? Not just the one currently being listed.
And again, any way to be able to mark files during a search to one doesn't have
to remember where they were listed and what the name was?
I like the door but I see differences in the upgrades that lack from the
previous. I figure you have $80 from me so I can gripe. Wonderful software and
my users love it! Just a few whines from the sysop<G>.
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From: WILLIAM T. MCCLAIN Number: 13301
To: STEVE KRAISLER Date: 02/01/94 4:20a
Subj: Re: cd drive and drive d: Refer: NONE
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* Reply to msg originally in CD Rom
-=> Quoting Steve Kraisler to All <=-
SK> I have a mitsumi cd drive labeled drive d: along wth my orginal hard
SK> drive c: . I am trying to add another hard drive but it too wants to
SK> be called drive d: (it is labeled so by my cmos definitions) I think
SK> I must rename my cd drive to drive e: but i don't know how. I changed
SK> the d: to e: in my autoexec and config files but that didn't work.
SK> How can I add this second hard drive to my system? thanks
Hi, Steve. Go into your AUTOEXEC.BAT and find the entry that loads
MSCDEX.EXE. Add to that line "/L:E". Also be sure that you have an entry
in CONFIG.SYS that says "LASTDRIVE=E". I hope this helps.
... Good luck from Mac in Tampa, FL
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From: ALAN JONES Number: 13302
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/01/94 7:26a
Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Joe Rinehart to All <=-
JR> For 1,500+ CD-Titles & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog...
JR> CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip, descript.zip (or) MAJIC word CONFIG gets
JR> both The Blue Parrot CD-ROM SUPPORT RBBS offers non-backboned echo
JR> config for daily cdlist updates, news, game reviews, & more.
JR> All config.sys cd-rom support files are available to all NEW users!
Joe:
Please send me a printed copy of the catalog. Thanks in advance.
Alan Jones
1914 Kings Row
Slidell, LA 70461-4802
... "Scotty, beam me up another Blue Wave message."
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From: ALAN JONES Number: 13303
To: AERO DREAM Date: 02/01/94 7:32a
Subj: Re: BSR cd-rom drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Aero Dream to All Users <=-
AD> found an old BSR cd and need some drivers anyone know where
AD> to get them... BSR bbs # would help..
AD> thanks
Call DAK at 1-800-888-9818 for technical information. All other
inquiries at 1-800-888-7808
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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From: ALAN JONES Number: 13304
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 1:41p
Subj: External BSR from DAK Refer: NONE
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I am considering buying an external BSR CD-Rom driver from a friend. I called
DAK and they no longer sell the BSR CD-Rom driver. I was wandering if anyone
who has one has knowledge of this CD-Rom driver could give me some information.
The CD-Rom drive sold for $200 new. Can anyone provide me some information?
Thanks.
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From: TOM BROWN Number: 13305
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 6:03a
Subj: CD changers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All:
TB> I'm kind of curious as to how a CD changer would work...
TB> ...I'm thinking about a Pioneer...
I would like to thank: The Lawman, David Silver and Jim Clements for
their helpful and informative replys to my above question. I really
appreciate it. I'm sure my hardware supplier will appreciate it, as
well. :-)
Thanks,
Tom
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From: BOB HAMILTON Number: 13306
To: GUIDO PIRAINO Date: 02/01/94 1:09a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
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> BH> > I have Night Owl 11 in stock for $50...
> Hi, i have no previuos experience or knowledge of the
> Night Owl Cd's, despite hearing the name plenty of times. I
> have been using The Mega Series Shareware Cd's. What does
> Night Owl 11 offer??
I was quoting from Vince Sorensen who was selling the Night Owl disk. I bought
the disk.
The Night Owl disk series is probably one of the most respected series,
although someone always manages to find something negative to say about each
release. I have to admit the Night Owl series has had a few viruses and
commercial packages... but not any worse than most of them and better than
many.
The disk is well laid out and Night Owl 11 is very current. I would say it's a
good disk all in all.
Bob.
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From: DAVID MANZ Number: 13307
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 6:24p
Subj: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Precision Computers And Electronics
Proudly Presents A list of CD's For
Sale at reasonable prices
***GAMES****
The Adventures of Willy Beamish: A comedy adventure-game starring a wild
Trump Castle II, Bill and Ted's Excellent
Adventure, Search for the Titanic, Casino
Gambling and Exotic Car Showroom..
$35.00
The Chessmaster 300: The latest version of the finest chess program in
the world is packed with even more challenging
features
and options.
$25.00
Conan The Cimmerian: The fierce barbarian set out to explore the hills
of
Cimmeria, only his courage will keep him alive..
$35.00
Conquest of Longbow: Join Robin Hood and hes merry men on their medieval
adventures in and around Sherwood Forest. Rescue
Maid Marion and foil the Sheriff of Nottingham.
$55.00
Ecoquest: Join Adam and Delphiineus the dolphin as they brave toxic
waste
oil spolls, driftnets and other hazzards.
$54.00
Fascination: Your mession is to deliver the contents of the briefcase
without letting it fall into the wrong hands as you
navigate the under world of Paris in this fascinating
multimedia adventure.
$80.00
Game Pack1 : Five all-time favorite games. Chessmaster 2000, life &
death
Bruce Lee Lives, Beyond the Black Hole, Gin King/Cribbage
King
$45.00
Game Pack 2: 10 of the most popular PC games on one disc: Backgrammon,
Checkers, Loopz, Puzzle Gallery, Tobot Tank. Also includes
Beyond the Black Hole, Bruce Lee Lives, Chessmaster 2000,
Gin King/Cribbage King, life and Death...
$30.00
Game Master: Game lovers, this is the disc for you! More than 500 games:
sports, adventure, card, simulator, arcade.
$22.00
Golden Immortal: CD-Quality sound enhances thes mystical fantasy
adventure
set in medieval times. Your goals: survival and
enlighten-
ment....
$35.00
Guy Spy: The evil Von Maz thereatens to destroy civiliztion as we know
it.
Only you can stop him in this multimedia adventure-game.
$42.00
Inspector Gadget: Fidget and stumble along with this game and the famous
Inspector Gadget, great animation...
$59.00
Jones in the Fast Lane: Up to four players compete in thes game based on
real life. Board game-style environment has
soundtrack and digitized characters. Comes from
the makers of Leisure Suit Larry.
$25.00
Kings Quest V: King Graham embards on the mission of a lifetime to
rescue
his family from an evil, powerfull foe. Battle for the
kingdom in this new CD release with Siera's topnotch
quality animation & sound..
$25.00
Legend of Kyrandia: Find Malcolm, recover the Kyragem, source of magic
in
in the land of Kyrandia and restore harmony to
kyrandia
in this fantasy adventure game.
$55.00
Leisure Suit Larry: Join Larry for a night of singles-scene squalor.
He's
looking for a babe and could use some help.
$60.00
Mad Dog McCree: You must be a sharp shooter to save a wild west frontier
town from Mad Dog McCree and his hecnchmen. In real
motion picture action.
$52.00
The Lost Treasures of Infocom: All of infocom's best games are now
available
on a single CD-ROM disk. This special package includes,
Inchanter, Planerfall, Suspect, Zero and Zork. 10
titles.
$45.00
Mantis Exp Fighter: A made-for-CD space flight simulator, great graphics
and speed and sound
$27.00
Mario is Missing: Luigi must travel the globe to save Mario. The first
for Mario Bros for the PC.
$28.00
murder Makes Strange Deadfellows: A gang of spooks and spirits try to
thwart your progress toward figuring out whodunit and
finding the missing will in theis mystery game. Stunning
$45.00
Pilgrim Quest: Be a pilgrim and sail the Mayflower. Choose sites, build
a colony with real video and sound...From National
Geographics.
$100.00
Rotor/Airball/Time Bandit: Three already-popular video games come to CD.
each one a high-action test of your skill. 18 missions
2 player options. Extra bonus: megabytes of GIF space
...............$27.00....for MAC...$52.00
ASP Advantage..............................$20.00
Atlas of US Presidents.....................$32.00
Audio 1 by Knowledge Media.................$20.00
Audubon Mammals Encyclopedia...............$23.00
Auduon's Birds of North America............$23.00
Authorware Star & Macromind Action.........$60.00
Bakers Dozen Games for Windows.............$28.00
Barney Bear goes to school.................$18.00
Barney Bear goes to Space..................$18.00
Barron's Guide to Colleges.................$25.00
Baseball Scouting report 92'...............$27.00
Batik Designs..............................$23.00
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From: DAVID MANZ Number: 13308
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 6:24p
Subj: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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Beacon.....................................$725.00
Beauty & the Beast.........................$31.00
Best of Shareware..........................$21.00
Best of the Bureau.........................$14.00
Beyond the Wall of Stars...................$27.00
Bible Library 9............................$45.00
Bibles & Religion..........................$16.00
Big Bug Alphabet Book......................$37.00
Black Box..................................$20.00
Blue Force.................................$51.00
Bonanza Shareware -3 disk set-.............$47.00
Book of lists 3rd Edition..................$40.00
Bring the World to your Senses.............$29.00
Britanica Select...........................$27.00
Business & Economic Atlas (INTL)...........$27.00
Business 500...............................$39.00
Business Backgrounds.......................$24.00
Business Library Vol 1.....................$51.00
Business Marketplace.......................$55.00
Business Master............................$21.00
C - Source User' Group Library.............$27.00
California Collection......................$20.00
California Travel..........................$29.00
Cameron Fine Art...........................$36.00
Canadian Shareware.........................$17.00
Capital Hill...............................$24.00
Careers....................................$29.00
Cartoon Idioms.............................$33.00
Case of the Cautious Condor................$31.00
CD ROM Directory Unidisc #8................$135.00
CD ROM Expo................................$5.00
CD ROM Tour................................$15.00
CD Source Book of American History.........$61.00
Chaos, Fractals & Magic....................$30.00
Chess Maniac CD DOS........................$48.00
Chicano Data Base..........................$39.00
Childrens Treasury of Stories & Rhymes.....$45.00
China Scenies..............................$48.00
Christmas Carol............................$24.00
CIA World Factbook 750 (DOS)...............$15.00
Classic Collection.........................$37.00
Cleaning Disk for CD.......................$15.00
Clinton Portrait of Victory................$36.00
Clipart Galore Vol 2.......................$32.00
Clipart Goliath............................$16.00
Clipart Heaven.............................$23.00
Coates Arts-Impressionism..................$29.00
Collectors Edition Games...................$50.00
Color Magic Clipart........................$30.00
Colossal Cookbook..........................$17.00
Complete Bookshop..........................$17.00
Complete Home & Business Legal Guide.......$17.00
Complete House.............................$39.00
Compser's Quest............................$35.00
Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia.(MPC)....$64.00
Compton's Camily Encyclopedia..............$68.00
Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia.........$90.00
Computer Answers ADV. Backgammon...........$33.00
Computer Ref. Library......................$16.00
Constitution Papers........................$47.00
Consumer Information Database..............$29.00
Cookbook Heaven............................$23.00
Corel Art Show 91..........................$50.00
Corel Artshow 3............................$52.00
Corel Draw 3.0.............................$200.00
Countries of the World.....................$350.00
Cream of the Crop..........................$23.00
Crossword Cracker..........................$28.00
Curious George Learns the Alphabet.........$45.00 (MAC Only)
Curse of Enchanta..........................$35.00
Cyberginic Ranger..........................$20.00
Danger Hot Stuff..(Super Demo).............$28.00
Dark Sun Shattered Lands...................$66.00
Darwin.....................................$60.00
Day of the Tentacle/Maniac Mansion.........$50.00
Daytime Express............................$31.00
Deathstar Arcade Battles...................$16.00
Desert Storm War By Time Mag...............$30.00
Desert Storm: Coalition Command............$29.00
Desktop Bookshop...........................$27.00
Destination Mars...........................$42.00
Dictionaries & Languages...................$16.00
Dictionary of the Living World.............$29.00
Dinosaur Adventure.........................$35.00
Dinosaur Encyclopedia......................$28.00
Doctor Of Games............................$26.00
Doctor of Windows..........................$26.00
Don Quixote................................$29.00
Dracula Unleashed..........................$63.00
Dream Disk for Desktop Publishers..........$47.00
Dune.......................................$58.00
Ecoquest: The Search for Cetus.............$56.00
Education Master-2nd Edition...............$27.00
Educational Gameland.......................$31.00
Electricity Magnetism......................$39.00
Electronic Cookbook: New Basics............$32.00
Electronic Home Library....................$39.00
Encarta Encyclopedia By Microsoft..........$99.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 2.0 For Dos 91.......$27.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 1.5 For Windows......$40.00
Encyclopedia groliers 4.0 for MAC..........$58.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 5.0 for Dos 92.......$45.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 6.0..................$49.00
Encyclopedia of Sounds.....................$16.00
Eric the Unready...........................$47.00
Essential Home and Business Collection.....$26.00
Europe Alive...............................$57.00
European Monarchs..........................$29.00
Exploring Mathmatics.......................$17.00
Extavaganza Shareware 4 disk set...........$41.00
F15/F117A..................................$31.00
F15 Strike Eagle 3.........................$67.00
Facts on File Public Domain................$40.00
Family Choice-Comptons.....................$32.00
Family Doctor..............................$25.00
Family Education Collection................$29.00
Family Fun.................................$15.00
Family Physician...........................$200.00
Fantazia Fonts and Sounds..................$31.00
Fatty Bears Birthday.......................$59.00
Firearms Compendium........................$50.00
Fish Eye View (MAC)........................$50.00
Flight 642.................................$34.00
Florida Statutes...........................$79.00
Fly Fishing................................$41.00
Fontmaster CD Library......................$20.00
Contmaster II..............................$25.00
Food Analyst...............................$41.00
Fook Analyst Plus..........................$165.00
Fractal Ecstasy............................$46.00
Fractunes..................................$30.00
Fractools..................................$30.00
French : By Hyperglot......................$70.00
Fresh Arte 1...............................$34.00
Front Page News............................$48.00
Full Bloom.................................$32.00
Funny......................................$44.00
Future Wars................................$57.00
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From: DAVID MANZ Number: 13309
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 6:24p
Subj: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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The preceading Titles are a list of Just the Game titles that are
instock,
We have over 800 Titles in all catigories. If you are interested you
can
contact me at 1:363/227@fidonet, Call the PowerHouse BBS at
407-469-2414
or call and leave a message at 407-469-3204...
All orders subject to a shiping and handleing charge. The amount of
which
depends on the amount of CD's ordered, nad the method of shiping...
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From: ANDREW WANG Number: 13310
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/30/94 12:50a
Subj: Free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PLEASE SENT A FREE CD CATALOG TO
ANDREW WANG
223-18 59 AVE BAYSIDE
NEW YORK , 11364
THANK YOU !
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13311
To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 01/30/94 12:56p
Subj: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DR>On Jan 28 17:49 94, The Lawman of 1:116/39 wrote:
DR> TL> and so on as you add devices until you have 7 total. So if
DR> TL> you had the money, you could have a machine with 2 ide
DR> TL> drives with ide controller and a scsi controller with 7 six
DR> TL> disk minichangers hooked up to it on just one machine, which
DR>Do you know anything about the SCSI/IDE controller cards that allow both typ
DR>of drive interface to co-exist on the same system? How much trouble is it t
DR>have 2 controller cards on 1 system. It seems like that would cause
DR>conflicts.
DR>David
DR>--- Msgedsq/2 2.2e
DR> * Origin: Sapphire Jelly BBS * (919)383-4939 * Durham, NC (1:3641/235)
I didn't have any problems at all, just can't set the scsi hard drive to
be bootable when ide hard drives are present and pay attention to what
you set addresses and irq's to the devices and bingo, you're done. I was
told that 2 ide's and a scsi drive couldn't co-exist but it did just
long enough for me to copy both ide hard drives to the scsi hard drive,
before I had the scsi gig drive though I had it running with the pioneer
600A 6 disk minichanger, again no problems at all. You can also have 2
(didn't try more) ide hard drive/floppy controller cards with a scsi
card and still no problems, so I don't see a reason why you couldn't do
more as long as irq's and addresses aren't the same or conflict with any
other device you install. (I don't have a sound card in my bbs machine
to announce callers name when they log in like my friend does).
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From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 13312
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 5:45a
Subj: Intermedia (CD-ROM Show) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
March 1,2,3 1993 San Jose, CA Convention Center
We will send you complimentary passes if you FAX your address to
FAX # 1-206-473-1634
GroupWare
PS: all requests should be done by fax please!...
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From: JOHN BARTA Number: 13313
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 01/31/94 7:43p
Subj: AHDN Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SH>Draw 4.0 for its Quick Tour feature I concluded) installed in my
SH>\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory and AHDN was trying to use this rather than the
SH>later 1.1 version it installs. Do a DIR QT*.* on your SYSTEM directory and
Thanks Stephen, I think you may have hit the nail on the head. Just
checked my h.d. and I have two versions all right. The one in the
system subdirectory is 11/92, whereas the one in the qtw\bin
subdirectory is 5/93. Going to make the change at my first
opportunity and see if it flies. Thanks for the tip!
John
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From: BILL ENGLISH Number: 13314
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 9:11a
Subj: Dual CD Roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All!
I ask this Question before but Got no replys so here goes again.
The US Military has purchased CD Rom's in a Duel Case, I think these are Sony
Drives But they come in a Nice case with 2 Cd's.
I am looking for the sme but would like either Toshiba 3401 or another Dual
Speed CD Roms.
They should be SCSI.
Does ANYONE know where something like this can be purchased at?
Thanks
Bill
ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!! ... Tension breaker, had to be done.
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From: MIKE NAPPER Number: 13315
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/30/94 7:40p
Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please would you send your CD catalogue to:
Mike Napper
PO Box 492
SPIT JUNCTION
NSW 2088
Australia
Thanks!
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From: MIKE NAPPER Number: 13316
To: BEN BLAIR Date: 01/30/94 7:44p
Subj: Message to wrong person Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ben:
Please ignore previous message from me regarding CD catalogue. As you probably
realised I screwed up and sent it to the wrong person!
Regards ... Mike
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From: MARC CIRCOSTA Number: 13317
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 01/30/94 7:10p
Subj: New SBCD.SYS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Stephen,
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I managed to grab a copy of the old
driver and all is well again! Creative labs have taken a BIG step backwards
after their stupid decision to exclude hundreds of people, just over a simple
tag.
Thanks again...
Marc.
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From: MARC CIRCOSTA Number: 13318
To: TOM BULUM Date: 01/30/94 7:11p
Subj: New SBCD.SYS settings Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Tom,
Managed to get V4.11 and now all is pretty! Thanks fro the help...
Marc.
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 13319
To: ALL Date: 01/29/94 4:47p
Subj: CD's FOR SALE ................. CHEAP Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Payment :COD,CHEQUE,MONEY ORDER
Phone: 03-707-2241 after 6pm
Fax: 03-796-1433
BBS Fido: 3:633/253
Quant. Title.
1 Iron Helix $130
23 Cream of the Crop 2 $45
5 Tech Arsenal $45
1 Day of the Tentacle $85
1 Protostar War on the Frontier $85
3 Mad Dog McCree $70
4 Return to Zork *b $60
2 Mantis, 21st Century Fighter $43
4 Spirit of Excalibur $49
1 Conan the Cimmerian $48
4 Cybergenic Ranger $47
1 Best of MicroProse (4 games) $38
3 Wing Commander/Ultima 6 $40
3 Rebel Assault $80
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From: NOEL CRANSWICK Number: 13320
To: JASON HYDAMACKA Date: 01/30/94 1:50a
Subj: Re: Misdirected mail. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JH> Bye the way,
JH> feel like adopting someone from Canada? I am pouring over
JH> immigration forms I received from the Australian Consulate and
JH> although I meet the requirement for points, I think it would be
JH> easier if I could find someone that would be able to show me
JH> around if I decide to move.
JH> Just a shot in the dark...
I'd be happy to show you around. I live in Melbourne. If you move here,
I'm sure I could give you a hand. Leave a message to let me know how you
are getting on.
All the best,
Noel.
... I came, I saw, I left.
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 13321
To: SCOTT HENDERSON Date: 02/01/94 6:35p
Subj: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> GMJ> I may soon buy a copy of OS2/2.1 on CD-ROM, but I have a
> GMJ> question to ask:
> GMJ>
> GMJ> My hard drive is compressed with Stacker 3.1 (Excellent!) and I
> GMJ> was wondering if I'd be able to install OS2/2.1 on it without
> GMJ> having to reformat everything. I have a 386/DX-40 with 4MB RAM
> I don't believe Stacker has a version for os/2 which
> would be required in order to use it with os/2.
You are wrong. Stacker for OS/2 has been out for some time now. It is
expensive however because it comes with a DOS version of Stacker plus an OS/2
version of Stacker (so you can use the DOS version in your DOS sessions, I
guess.)
Larry
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 13322
To: DANA REPOUILLE Date: 02/01/94 6:40p
Subj: Gateway Cd And Os/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>-> Does anyone know if the Gateway 2000 CD-ROM will work with
>-> OS/2?
>-> I just read an article that only certain brands of CD-ROMs will
>-> work with OS/2. I'm considering the purchase of a Gateway 2000
>-> and want to get OS/2.
> Problem: Gateway is pre-installing Windows for
> Workgroups on all
> systems, and you can't run Workgroups with OS/2. You
> can run all of
> your Windows applications fine under OS/2, though.
Gateway is *still* providing both Windows and Windows for Workgroups (although
they are pre-installing WFW now.) OS/2 for Windows will *not* work with WFW,
but will work with standard Windows. OS/2 (the full package, not the "for
Windows" version) comes complete with its own copy of Windows, already modified
to work with OS/2. So it depends on *which* OS/2 you purchase (standard or
"for Windows") and whether your Windows applications use anything that has been
added for WFW and is not in standard Windows.
Larry
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 13323
To: PIETROPAOLO BIANCHI Date: 02/01/94 6:41p
Subj: U.S. CD-ROM SOFTWARE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I would welcome a splitting into an informative CDROM
> and a commercial CDROM_FOR_SALE area. Of course we
> also could create a CDROM.Z2 but this would also
> mortify the world-wide scope fidonet conferences
> achieve.
Here in the US there is already a CDROM_FOR_SALE echo, which I believe is
*international* in scope.
Larry
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From: CHRIS CHASE Number: 13324
To: DAVE CLARK Date: 01/30/94 7:09p
Subj: CD-ROM REVIEW Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> =====================================================================
-> ==
-> =====================================================================
-> == === CD-ROM DISC REVIEW - ARSENAL COMPUTER
-> === === P. O. BOX 5723, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66605
-> === === VOICE (913) 234-4146 FAX (913) 234-8528 BBS (913)
-> 234-9395 ===
-> =====================================================================
-> ==
-> =====================================================================
-> ==
What are your favorite choices for Cd's for BBS's I'm starting mine in a
little while and will be needing a couple...???
I'm using FeatherNet Pro v1.02 which is a Pcboard Clone But Much Much
Better... pretty much anything that works with Pcboard will work for
me..
BCNU ONLINE!
Chris Chase:)
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From: FRANCO CAPIZZO Number: 13325
To: BRIAN DODDS Date: 01/31/94 11:01p
Subj: Dracula Unleashed CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello, Bri-man. Small world, eh? What's goin' on with you?
...Yes, I guess I am a big spender (cd-rom, 4megs of ram, windows accelerator,
sound blaster 16 scsi-2, hp Deskjet 550c printer, and oh yes, the modem! I
plan to get a bigger tower case soon (running out of room...who would have
thought!) Oh, did I mention another hard drive (345 meg + original 212 = still
not enough hd space!)? Another thing...that motherboard is damn slow! For a
486DX 50 it should fly like the Concorde, not like Mary Poppins!
Leave me another message cow man...we'll jam!
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From: CHARLES LUONG Number: 13326
To: STEVE SMITH Date: 02/01/94 12:21a
Subj: Sony 31A-003 file Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Steve,
There are a few good audio-cd programs on this board that you may want
to download and see. If that is not to your liking, get one of those
new shareware CDs that are full of audio-cd players for DOS and Windows.
Try Software Vault Collection that some vendors are selling for around
$30. Hoped this helped.
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* Origin: Megabytes BBS, Los Angeles, CA USA 213.223.6901 (1:102/755)
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13327
To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 02/03/94 9:18a
Subj: U.S. CD-ROM SOFTWARE Refer: 13323
Read: NO Private: No
-> Here in the US there is already a CDROM_FOR_SALE echo, which I believ
-> *international* in scope.
The tag is CDROM_SALE...
tim
CDROM_SALE moderator
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From: JIM HILGEFORD Number: 13328
To: MARK VANN Date: 01/30/94 6:48p
Subj: Wanting to buy a 14.4 modem Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (29 Jan 94) Mark Vann wrote to All...
MV> Does anyone out there have a new or used 14.4kb internal or external
MV> modem for sale. If so call Mark Vann in Charlotte 535-2122. Thanks.
MV> --- GEcho 1.02+
MV> * Origin: The Transporter Room: 8 lines 14gig 20 CD's 704/567-9513
I have available a 14.4 USRobotics, Ret. LED's, manuals. External.
V32Bis and V42 Compression. Call JIm 602 544 9657. Only $225.00
... I Don't Do Windows, But OS/2 Does
--- PPoint 1.76
* Origin: Doll Creators Husband (1:300/2.7)
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From: JIM TAYLOR Number: 13329
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 3:02p
Subj: CD LONGEVITY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I've been following various messages related to the longevity of CD's. For
instance in a Subject titled KODAK PHOTOCD and Re: KODAK PHOTOCD the
following was said;
MH>* In a message originally to Bob Breed, Christoph Steinecke said:
cs>How can I see, if my CD's are gold plated ?
MH>Kodak Photo CD disk use Gold as the refle
MH>layer. this in combination with an organic dye (which is what is burned
MH>the recording laser) is layed on the polycarbonate substrate. The gold
MH>required to give sufficient reflection (ratio better than 70%) for pro
MH>recording.
MH> * Origin: The Midrange System (1:115/439)
But, I've yet to see any facts and figures on the various brands or
technologies as to their life expectancy (baring accidents). One thing
that would shurely help would be if those of us who experience apparent CD
degradation would post about the Title, age, and "pressing" company name of
CD's they experience trouble with. Don't wait for the industry to do it,
all you'll ever get is hype and "what should be" replies. I tried to nail
down life expectancy figures for various Computer Mag Tape, removable disk
cartridges, and floppies once with a view to estimating what their long
term storage life in a vault would be. Never did get a satisfactory answer
from the producing companies. Now don't laugh, but the limiting factor for
long term storage, according to the university brain boys, would be
approximately 5 to 7 years due to the probability of cosmic particle hits
per cubic volume of storage space. Such hits would change the magnetic
domains' polarity where they hit and cause errors on the various magnetic
storage media.
Can someone shed any light on what the life expectancy of Kodak and other
CD's is?
Presumably the gold will be stable and long lived but what about the
organic layer and the affects of its being in contact with the other
materials the CD's are made of? Does it deteriorate with time? If anyone
is going to produce long lived CD's is would probably be Kodak. Unless
they have changed their ways, or cut budgets too much. I still remember
reading extensive research articles from Kodak company on the long term
affects of various materials used to store photographic chemicals. If they
were willing to spend that kind of money researching the various plastics
and glass containers they stored their products in they probably still have
retained such good habits with other products they produce.
Facts and figures anyone???
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From: BARRY OWENS Number: 13330
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/29/94 11:55a
Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi, I would like to receive your free CD catalog.
Barry Owens
261 Las Palmas Street
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Thanks.
Later,
Barry
... "Ask not what your computer can do for you..."
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From: NOAH DARBY Number: 13331
To: THE LAWMAN Date: 01/31/94 11:29p
Subj: Re: CD changers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting The Lawman to Tom Brown on 01-28-94 17:34 <=-
-=> Subject: CD changers <=-
TL> I'll probably change it all once I install lantastic 5.0 so I'll
TL> assign the 6 disk minichanger to just drive e and seriously thinking
TL> about going to the new 18 disk minichanger as I just bought several
TL> CD's. Anyways, its very easy to set up and trouble free,
TL> and very easy on the cd. Either that or I'll get my dealers 6 disk
TL> minichanger when he buys the 18 disk version (which is quad speed). The
TL> 6 disk we both have is the older 600 series (DRM-600 Single Speed).
What brand 18 disk changer is he buying? I know Pioneer makes 6 disk
changer single spin for like $900 a set and quad-spin for like $1500.
I would love to interface Sony's 100 disk cd-changer to the computer.
Imagine that!!
Later... >>N<<
... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE!
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From: NOAH DARBY Number: 13332
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 01/31/94 11:45p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562B Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Laurie Batt to 9000 on 01-27-94 14:09 <=-
-=> Subject: PANASONIC 562B <=-
LB> NOTE: This message was originally addressed to ED WELCH
LB> and was forwarded to you by PAT MCCULLOCH
LB> --------------------
LB> G'day Ed Welch, In a message on <Dec 26>, you said :
EW> i've got a sb pro and i'm thinking of getting the panasonic
EW> double speed cd-rom drive
EW> should i get it?
LB> Your decision !
EW> i've got a 486dx 33, 4megs ram, 130hd, 64k cache, svga 1meg
EW> is this good enough hardware?
LB> more than adequate
EW> are there any better drives than the panasonic double speed
EW> which are compatible with My SB PRO?
EW> thanks
LB> NO ! that is your only choice, that is if you WANT your SBPro to
LB> CONTROL the CDROM. You can of course use any other CDROM in your
LB> machine if you have a seperate controller installed for that drive,
LB> prob not a good thing in your case, more better to get the Panasonic
LB> drive and plug it into your SBPro.
LB> Laurie
I have the new Panasonic double-spin CD-ROM (the ones Creative Labs have
been selling) and I was worried about plugging it to my CL SB-PRO because
I wasn't sure if the drivers wouldn't find the drive and use it in
double spin mode. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Later... >>N<<
... SENILE.COM found . . . Out Of Memory . . .
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From: ED MELO Number: 13333
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 02/02/94 7:17p
Subj: RETURN TO ZORK Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TS>I am playing the CDrom version of Return to Zork and I am stuck.
TS>How do you get into the comedy club.My bonding plant is dead and I can't
TS>find any way to make it healthy.Any help appreciated.
I hate to tell you this but I think you have to start over from a point
before your bonding plant died. How did it die? Normally this happens
only if you spend too much time at the Cliffs of Depression. Perhaps
you pulled it out or cut it? I thought I read that you could go back to
Vulture Valley and get another bonding plant but when I tried that it
wasn't there.
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From: BEN YEE Number: 13334
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 1:17a
Subj: chemical eng cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anybody know if there is any Chemical Engineering CD-ROM available?
Please drop me a message if you have any information.
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* Origin: Freddy's Place - Edmonton, Alberta (1:342/14)
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From: BERT VAAGS Number: 13335
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 01/30/94 3:14p
Subj: Dutch Users Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Martin!
Woensdag Januari 26 1994, Martin Cleaver writes to Bert Vaags:
BV>> To all Dutch users of this echo I do have great !! news.
MC>> Most Dutch users are already connected to CD-ROM.028. What a pity we
MC>> can't all work and message together :-(
Yep, but that is not my fault, the HCC.500 area's are not linked to the other
0.28 area's and I see no emprovement in this.
So all users of the .500 didn't have any CDrom echo and so that is why I
started one.
I do have a lot of 283 adresses and I am connected to cdrom.028 also but there
are less messages in this area. Perhaps cdrom.500 turns out to be quiet also,
who knows......
Greetings: Bert...
--- GoldED 2.41 / Squish 1.01
* Origin: -=Point Freqwork BBS: +31-5430-30234=- (Fidonet 2:283/414.6)
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From: REMCO TIELEMAN Number: 13336
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 01/30/94 3:03p
Subj: Phone disks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ha die Martin!
Dinsdag 25 Januari 1994 23:15, Martin Cleaver schreef aan All:
MC> CD-ROMS can save a lot of trees if phone books are put on them.
That's true!
MC> somehow I wonder if they are all as expensive as the Dutch one...
The Dutch (I'm also Dutch) - so expensive?
MC> less than US$ 50 (Dutch population is about 15 million) and the
MC> CD-ROM version costs... over US$ 600! Any other countries this
That's not true, if you want to say the correct amount in US Dollars you come
to the following conclusion:
Phonebook's (because there are more then one) $400
Cd-Rom version $321
There are many different books in Holland, such as: Region Zeeland
Region Flevoland
Region Friesland
etc.
So if you pay for every book 50 guilders or $31 you have to buy an amount of 15
books. On the CDROM version they are all layed in a CDROM and you can have an
update every quater of a year with no costs. So you pay once $321 or 650
guilders and you get 4 cdrom's. But if you don't mind I will send a netmessage
to you because English is not my best language.
Groetjes uit Sluiskil van Remco alias Mr. Pinda
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From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 13337
To: PIETROPAOLO BIANCHI Date: 02/01/94 8:33p
Subj: U.S. CD-ROM SOFTWARE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Pietropaolo,
In a message of <Sat 29 Jan 94 10:53> to Brice Fleckenstein (1:231/190), you
wrote:
BF> Your information is badly outdated - commercial ads have been welcome in
BF> several echoes for YEARS now (at least 8, as HDSALE permitted them back
BF> when I first JOINED FidoNet).
PB> Here too, yet in reserved and explictly tagged echos circulated among
PB> consenting people. What I cannot agree is the intermixing of commercial
PB> advertising and debating as it happens here.
I quite agree. It is very confusing and gives a Fidonet stamp of approval to
all the dealers who advertise here. Some are indeed honest and above board, but
others are less so :-(
PB> I speak for myself: advertising is less beneficial outside the country it
PB> comes from, whereas debating has a broader scope and a greater driving
PB> force.
I do like to get some idea of prices in the US occasionally, but can also get
them from a magazine. It soon became (painfully) apparent to me that this is a
place to get hold of second-hand, discontinued and old versions... not to buy
the latest titles and expect an invoice...
Bye, Martin.
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From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 13338
To: ANTHONY GRILLO Date: 02/01/94 8:38p
Subj: HELP Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Anthony,
In a message of <Sun 30 Jan 94 01:32> to Kyle Machulis (), you wrote:
KM> All of these are TOTALLY different acronyms...
KM> OEM means something is ommited, where being the docs, or
KM> registration card,
AG> No it dosen't... OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, the
AG> idea is that you buy OEM equipment as a distributor or dealer and you
AG> supply the Documentation and installation instructions. Like buying a
AG> car. The tires are OEM, Goodyear, etc.... The Panasonic 562B Drive is
AG> made by Panasonic for the OEM market, thats why they are such a good
AG> buy.
Unfortunately it is also occasionally used as an excuse by unscrupulous dealers
to hive off dud goods to dudes. Without docs, registration cards or the like.
:-(
Bye, Martin.
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From: ROB BRADEN Number: 13339
To: LEW MURRAY Date: 02/02/94 5:48p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LM> Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just
LM> purchase one that was supposed to be great but it is lousy.
LM> Anybody know of a GOOD one?
I don't know about a good one, but tell me which one you bought so that I'll
know which one NOT to get!
* KWQ/2 1.2b NR * Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.
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From: JONATHAN CHAU Number: 13340
To: VINCE CHIARO Date: 01/31/94 2:49p
Subj: laser, gunfight, cd games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The date was 01-27-1994... VINCE CHIARO mumbled something to ALL...
VC> Anyone with the new Sega CD-Rom has probably heard of the game Mad
VC> Dog Mcgraw or something like that. Its made by American LaserGames
VC> and is a complete movie that you shoot the bad guys with a laser
VC> type gun. If you been to a good arcade...they also have these games
VC> on bigscreen TVs and the games are amazing! I recently beat one
VC> called Drug Wars at an arcade. Does anyone know of any of these
VC> amazing games or a laser gun out or coming out for a PC computer?
Mad Dog McRee's out for the PC. Not sure as to it's quality as
compared to the Sega-CD version tho.
Jonathan. [Team OS/2]
Internet - jonc@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
CompuServe - 72712,2232
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From: JIM WILKINSON Number: 13341
To: BOB BREED Date: 02/02/94 12:37a
Subj: Re: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does it really matter weather the a CDROM will deteriorate ever so
slighlty in 10 - 20 years? By then The CD-ROM will have
" Become a BETAMAX "
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From: JIM WILKINSON Number: 13342
To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 02/02/94 12:46a
Subj: Re: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
FYI
IDE will soon becoming out with a new line of Controllers. Just Like the
SCSI II, The IDE VERSION will probably be IDE II. One of the improvements
the ablity to control CDROM Drives...
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From: AL KOLLER Number: 13343
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 10:26p
Subj: Pioneer Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Could someone post the Pioneer tech support telephone number and/or BBS number
please?
Thanks.
Al Koller
374/3
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From: BRAD LEWIS Number: 13344
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 6:39p
Subj: need tech help,CR-121-C Refer: NONE
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Does anyone out there know if there is a way to stop this single spin caddy
drive from stopping to spin when it is not addressed for a certian period of
time? The motor is hooped and I have to help it to get going again when ever it
stops; so, I would like to make it spin non stop if possible. If someone has a
scimatic for this drive, I would like to here from them.
This is the drive that came with the SBPro Kit 2 years ago.
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From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 13345
To: KENNETH ULLMAN Date: 02/02/94 3:49p
Subj: Re: Cd Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Kenneth Ullman wrote
╒═══════════════════════════════╕
█▒▓I'm planning to buy a CD-ROM drive for my system. Should I wait
█▒▓until 4x speed comes out or is the NEC 3x the way to go. I need some
█▒▓advice, because all the articles I have been reading of late are very
█▒▓confusing and contradicting. I have a 486 Gateway 2000. I'm interested
╘═══════════════════════════════╛
I've seen ads for the 4x.. It costs around $1200... And from what I've heard
(this sounded a bit weird to me), It will run at single speed of quad speed
ONLY, so if you want to slow it down, you'll have some major problems.. Like
I said, this sounded weird to me, so if I'm wrong PLEASE correct me..
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From: KYLE MACHULIS Number: 13346
To: DAVID SEBRING Date: 02/02/94 8:30p
Subj: Re: For sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
David Sebring wrote
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▓▒▌JOURNEYMAN PROJECT CD
╘═══════════════════════════════╛
Why are you selling this game? To torture all the other people who buy it
with a game that proves no challenge and is so slow I fell asleep while
playing, and finished in 14 hours flat!! Zork (One, The TEXT VERSION), is
better than this (And most things..). If you want a game, buy MYST!!!!
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From: ROB MCINTYRE Number: 13347
To: LUCA SPADA Date: 02/02/94 12:56p
Subj: Re: Help Amiga titles. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LS> Do you know which is the latest version of the Fred Fish Collection ?
The Monthly CD-ROM subscription should always offer the latest but the
quarterly online rom subscription's better, especially for BBSes. You'll have
to contact either Fred Fish or Hypermedia Concepts for more info on the latest
versions...
Rob McIntyre
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From: RANCHER Number: 13348
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 10:08a
Subj: MAYDAY! MAYDAY! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Whoops! I crashed by messing with my autoexec and had to wipe and
reload my harddisc from tape. Everything seems to be working ok
except for my CD player. Some discs work fine, while others get spit
out after loading. DOS recognizes D: drive. ANY suggestions before my
wife kills me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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From: JOHN COOK Number: 13349
To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 02/02/94 11:00a
Subj: Re: PIONEER 600X Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Jerry Thomson to John Cook <=-
JT> I read a post that you have a Pioneer 6 disk changer. I purchased
JT> one a couple of week ago and it worked fine for a week. Then all of a
Hmm..Not good. I'd press the dealer to get a replacement unit drop-
shipped to you, in return for your shipping it quickly back. Some
folks will do that if you give a CC number, and will hold the charge
slip for about 10-15 days so your DOA can be returned.
Mine has operated flawlessly, and I might consider a second one to
piggy back onto the controller card, and eliminate a mish-mash of
internal and external ones. I run the Pioneer with 6 discs, an in-
ternal OEM one, an external OEM one, and a parallel port NEC external
for a total of 9 discs. I had two internal Sonys that went South
and replaced them with the current internal OEM one. Had I originally
gone for a second Pioneer, it would have been a much cleaner instal-
lation.
On your unit, I assume you tried a different disc...Certainly the
dealer did...Sounds like the stepper motor was reading the root
(inner) tracks fine, but couldn't hack any of the others. Good
luck in the replacement process. Long ago, I purchased a player
from a major super-store, and it arrived with the 'hold-down'
screws removed. The kind of screws like you might find on a mail
order VCR, that lock the transport unit down. Needless to say,
that one was trashed. Looked like it came from demo stock anyhow.
... This tagline is SHAREWARE! To register, send me $10
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From: JASON WAGNER Number: 13350
To: BILL MORRIS Date: 02/02/94 1:17a
Subj: CDROM components Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Bill Morris to Whomever Can Help Me....... <=-
BM> I am interested in upgrading to a CDRom system, but am such a rank
BM> amateur I can't talk intelligently about such a system. What separate
BM> parts will I need to get a CDROM system? If the question is to broad,
BM> can someone get me on the right track? Many thanx Bill -!- RA
Hope this gets to the right Bill Morris! ( There's a Bill Morris who runs
a BBS here in Sierra Vista! ) Well, if you do not have a sound card, get
one. If you plan on playing games ( 7th Guest, etc ) you'd better have
a sound card. Now, some of the better sound cards come with CD-ROM
interfaces, but that all gets complicated ( Some sound cards only support
certain CD-ROM brands, etc ) so you'll be needing an interface card for
the CD-ROM. Unless you have a SCSI controller and get a SCSI CD-Rom!
See how complicated? If it were me, I'd have the following list:
CD-ROM drive itself
Interface Card
Sound Card ( Maybe also the interface )
Software! ( Let's not forget this! <G> )
Hope this helps!
When I got my CD-ROM drive, it came with a 16-bit AT-BUS ( non-scsi )
interface card and the drive, but I have since upgraded to a Sound
Blaster 16 ASP MCD, which supports and acts as the interface for my
card. This is just my case, however.
Jason
... The tuna doesn't taste the same without the dolphin.
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From: JASON WAGNER Number: 13351
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 1:25a
Subj: Alone In The Dark Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Greetings All!
I was wondering... I have Alone In The Dark on disk, but want to get it for
CD-ROM. Is it worth it? I mean, is it fast, or is it S-L-O-W like some
really intense games? Also, are there any benefits to CD-ROM ( like does
it include more rooms or a "speech acessory pack?" <G>
Thanks!
Jason
P.S. Alone II? Release Date?
... I am NOT Paranoid! And WHY are you always watching me??
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 13352
To: JOEL RANKIN Date: 01/28/94 1:28a
Subj: Battlechess Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JR> WY> Yes, it is available on CD and it cost $29 for Dos version
JR> WY> and $59 for MPC version. There is $3 for shipping
JR>Where can I find Battlechess for $29.00? Most prices I have seen it is
JR>$45-55. If you know where drop me a line here, I've been wantin that
I sell them for those prices. Call number below to order it.
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 13353
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 2:02a
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....$439.
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
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From: WEE YUNG Number: 13354
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 2:02a
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 Sony 33A 2X speed 320ms w/controller....................$209
CD-ROM MicroSolution Parallel port 350ms 128k cache caddyless..$359
CD-ROM NEC CDR-500 SCSI 3X speed 195ms External.$589/Internal..$479
CD-ROM NEC CDR-510 SCSI 3X speed 195ms.........................$459.
CD-ROM Toshiba 4101b SCSI 2X speed 320ms 256k cache..........$299
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
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From: BEN BLAIR Number: 13355
To: MIKE NAPPER Date: 01/30/94 10:15p
Subj: 1994 CD Catalogue now rea Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hey mike, i didn't write the orginal message, i was spending a message for the
catalog, just like u were, soory for the inconvience
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From: NATHAN BERG Number: 13356
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 10:37a
Subj: Hitachi CD Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi is anyone out there running a Hitachi CD Rom or knows of someone running
one?
I have a 1503s Hitachi CD Rom drive and require the updated software
to run the machine...
The version is: HITACHI Ext 5D
Well there doesn't seem to but many around, but if anyone can help me it would
be much appreciated and I'll do my best to return the favour...
Yours Faithfully
Nathan...
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From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 13357
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 8:08a
Subj: MPC Title sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the following MPC Titles for sale in stock. These are our specials to
the BBS community whilst stocks last, so please mention this ad! (The prices
are in $AUD.)
A Hard Day's Night (Beatles' Movie) - $60
- full length movie + much more!
King's Quest 6 (Boxed) - $55
Groliers Encyclopaedia 6.0 1994 MPC - $70
Gabriel Knight - $86
Stepdando Pty Ltd.
ph 07-371-2885.
payment: COD, cheque, money order.
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From: CRAIG HUXLEY Number: 13358
To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 01/26/94 4:39p
Subj: Beatles - Hard Day's Night Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Mike!
Wednesday January 19 1994 22:49, Mike Gervasi wrote to Craig Huxley:
MG> Then it happened......CHHello Steve!
MG>
MG> CHWednesday January 05 1994 10:48, Steve Mann wrote to Danny McClatchey:
MG>
SM>> Hi Danny,
SM>>
SM>> You asked about the Beatles movie "A Hard Day's Night"
SM>> Yes we will have the MPC/Windows version and our price is $66.
SM>>
MG>
MG>
MG> I got it for $30.00 at CD-Warehouse. Why the mark up?
MG>
MG> Mike
MG>
MG>
MG> Mike
MG> * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] *
MG> ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
MG> -+- Blue Wave/Maximus
MG> + Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=-
MG> (1:3658/1)
Looks like you replied to the wrong person but I can explain it easily anyway.
You are in Zone 1 (USA & Canada & close environs){Bermuda I guess from your
Origin} and we (Steve MANN & about 20 million others) are in Zone 3 (Australia,
NEw Zealand and Pacific).
Greetings from OZ .
Craig
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From: CRAIG HUXLEY Number: 13359
To: BAYANI CUSTODIO Date: 01/26/94 4:44p
Subj: Beatles - Hard Day's Nig Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Bayani!
Tuesday January 18 1994 18:40, Bayani Custodio wrote to Craig Huxley:
BC> Can I put in my $0.02 CDN (worth less than US)?
Sure but your $0.02 cdn is worth more than my $0.02 Aus :-)
SM>> You asked about the Beatles movie "A Hard Day's Night"
SM>> Yes we will have the MPC/Windows version and our price is $66.
BC>
BC> I think it was $39.00 here.
Everything is dearer over here.
CH>> Whats it like Steve?
BC>
BC> It crawls on a 386/40 so I doubt if their 486sx25 advisory is worth it.
BC> Maybe a 486DX-66 might make it look good. :)
BC>
BC> See yah later
BC> Bayani
BC> + Origin: Tech Talk Toll Wpg,MB (204)269-7373 HST/Dual (1:348/105)
Hmm at least I've got the hardware to run it. Thanks for that.
Regards
Craig
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13360
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/30/94 7:41a
Subj: CD-ROM AUDIO OUTPUTS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Brice Fleckenstein, In a message on <Jan 25>, you said :
>>metric system as a measurement, yours is one of the few in the
>>world that does NOT .
BF> True, BUT:
BF> 1) The "inch-foot-mile-etc." system originated in England.
True, but Now has seen the light and converted to metric
BF> 2) The Metric System originated in France.
They have to be good for something :-)
and we (once again) are getting way off topic.
Why is is that we havent been moderated ?? Where is BOB HALL, I understand Tim
is co-moderating but where is BOB.
Laurie
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From: LONG KHUU Number: 13361
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 9:08p
Subj: Help! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello everyone,
I need help with these two games, namely Dracula Unleashed and
Return to Zork.
Dracula Unleashed- does anyone know what to do on the second day, I've gone to
every place possible and tried everything possible but at the start of the
third day, I got killed. Has anyone got further than I have?, as I'm really
stuck at this part and have no-where else to go...
Return to Zork- at West Shanbar, I've met the Mayor, talked to Waif, talk to
Ms. Peeper, Boos, got everything I can think off and I'm stuck at this part,
can't think of anything else to do. So if anyone got any clues, please let me
know..
Thanks,
LK
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13362
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 01/30/94 4:02p
Subj: 1994 CD Catalogue now rea Refer: NONE
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DC> Well finally the 1994 CD catalogue is now ready for release, the
DC>cd
DC>database contains over 1100 titles with another 200 yet to be put in
DC>but
DC>will be done by the time everyone asks for a copy to be posted to
DC>them on
DC>720k floppy disks.
DC>
DC>leave your address here for a copy, or call
HI Dennis,please send catalogue to
Tony Saunders
8 Cohen St
Mudgee,NSW,2850
Thanks
Tony.
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From: ANDRE DI CIOCCIO Number: 13363
To: STEVE PRATT Date: 01/28/94 1:03p
Subj: Re: "popping" Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Steve Pratt to All <=-
SP> I am getting really frustrated. I have a Panasonic 562x
SP> CD-ROM and a SB16 card hooked together. Everything works great except
SP> I get this annoying popping sound when running some games (like Rebel
SP> Assault, 7th Guest, ect.). I have a 386DX40 w/8 meg RAM.
I also have this sound, but I thought it was just the Sound card
amplifiying the CD access sound. It seems to be in sync with the drive
light. If you work out a way to fix it can you mail back and tell me?
Andre.
... Speed kills - Use Windows!
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From: GEOFF BOWES Number: 13364
To: GORDON COWAN Date: 01/30/94 4:58p
Subj: Toolworks reference libra Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* In a message originally to All, Gordon Cowan said:
GC>@SUBJECT:Toolworks Reference Library
GC>N Has anybody got a fix for this problem? I have a 486 svga
GC>with a 1 meg cirrus card. Software Toolworks Reference
GC>Library on CD ROM crashes the video when loaded! I have
When I read this, I thought I'd dust off my copy of TRL and give it a bash, as
I had not used it since installing a cirrus card. Lo and behold, it does not
want to run!! Very strange considering it is text/dos based!!??? Let's hope
someone can help us BOTH!
Geoff..
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From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 13365
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/29/94 6:39p
Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Tony!
Quoting Tony Saunders's message to All:
TS> I am playing the CDrom version of Return to Zork and I am stuck.
TS> How do you get into the comedy club.My bonding plant is dead and I
TS> can't find any way to make it healthy.Any help appreciated.
Your're not gonna be pleased, but you have to restart the game because
you're not meant to pluck out or cut out the bonding plant at the beginning
of the game. Try digging out the plant with the knife.
Don't you just hate it when you must restart a game because you stuffed
it up? I had to do it with RTZ too ... there's no warning whatever that
you did something that you shouldn't ...
TTYL
SyyL
... The MPC2 Standard is for wimps. I'm Ultima VIII compliant!
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 13366
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/30/94 11:36a
Subj: Wavetable sound Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TS>I have been listening to The 7th Guest Soundtrack(and what a great
TS>soundtrack it is).Anyway,after comparing the 12 tracks from the album
TS>that was written on the Roland Sound Canvas with the sound that you
TS>get when an FM card plays music,I have decided to get some form of
TS>Wavetable sound for my PC.
TS>The problem is working out what I should get.I can get a wavetable
TS>board for my Sound Galaxy NX Pro 16 or maybe add a Gravis Ultrasound
TS>and have both cards in my PC.The Roland Sound Canvas is pretty
TS>expensive but I would love to have one :)
TS>Can you have two sound cards inside without causing major conflicts?
Yes you certainly can. I have an SB + a GUS, works just fine.
Either of the options you already mentioned would be a great improvement
on what you have got currently.
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13367
To: STEPHEN SHOIHET Date: 01/30/94 6:58p
Subj: Re: Kodak Images On Cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Stephen Shoihet to All <=-
SS> I was thinking of getting my next few rolls of film put on cd as the
SS> store near me has the service on for half price. What software is
SS> necessary to view these images from the cd (preferably free)? I have
SS> a Panasonic 562 cd rom running under OS/2.
Try Paintshop Pro 2 for Windows, it supposedly supports PCD which I
believe is the PhotoCD graphics format. Here in Australia it's not worth
spending a minimum of $90 for the service...
-T-
... This is abuse. Arguments are down the hall.
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13368
To: ALBERT CHONG Date: 01/30/94 7:02p
Subj: Re: St:Tos Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Albert Chong to All <=-
AC> i have read that there is a CDROM game called "judgement Rites" by
AC> Inteplay, which is set in the ST:TOS era.
AC>
AC> Can some one please tell me what is this game about? And when was it
AC> released (or more to the point has it been released in Australia yet)?
Yep, I've heard of that too... Try and get a copy of Gamebytes 16, it
has a short paragraph on it. It's ST:TNG, umm, release in Spring (US
time), graphics are 640x480 and 640x320. CD-ROM only, _may_ include
original actors' speech, you go around the galaxy etc. What I reckon is
good is that you can access the databank, and look up just about
everything for ST, like Borg Culture, ship ratings etc. Unreal! I just
wish I knew about Australian release dates... shouldn't be too long
though!
-T-
... Managing programmers is like herding cats.
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13369
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 7:07p
Subj: T7G Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi there...
I have a problem with T7g... at first all was fine, but recently I've
been having some pallette problems, the colours go all over the place
while moving but fixes itself when I stop.
Also, I'm trying to do the Microscope puzzle in the laboratory. I see
the blobs go to the corners and I can move _once_, but after that the
cursor disappears, and whenver I move my mouse the colours change. Then
the whole screen goes shades of brown and locks up on me. Naturally this
isn't helpful... anyone else had that problem or know how to fix it?
-T-
... Homework time limit exceeded. Auto logon in effect.
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From: TIM SANSON Number: 13370
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/31/94 1:24p
Subj: Re: CD repair Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Tony Saunders to All <=-
TS> I have just had my first experience in repairing CDRoms.A friend
TS> accidently put a big mark on my RTZ cd and when played it threw a
TS> tantrum during the game.
When they say "playing CD games", you're not supposed to take it literally,
...buy yourself a frisby!
TS> I used some toothpaste and a cotton bud to rub the mark away and then
TS> some tape head cleaning liquid to clean off the toothpaste and once
TS> clean it worked fine,much to my relief :)
Have you tried to patent that idea?
... Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic
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From: LONG KHUU Number: 13371
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 01/31/94 10:56p
Subj: 1994 CD Catalogue now ready Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Dennis,
I like a catalog of the CD-ROM.
Please send to:
Long Khuu
388 Bulwer St.
West Perth, W.A. 6005
Thank you,
LK
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From: JOEL DUMAS Number: 13372
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 2:08a
Subj: HELP! CD AND SOUND CARD KIT Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'll be buying a CDROM and a SOUND CARD in the near future and want some
idea from other people's experience. I planned on buying the best at one
stage, a NEC TRIPLE SPIN and GRAVIS ULTRASOUND, not sure whether they'll work
together (does GUS have SCSI interface?). Also heard that there are no
drivers for the NEC TRIPLE SPIN, is this true? I'd really like to buy the
best one so it'll be another 3 to 5 years before I upgrade again.
Thanks in advance,
Joel
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From: CHRIS ANSELL Number: 13373
To: EVERYONE!!!!! Date: 02/01/94 1:03p
Subj: HOT STUFF2.ANYGOOD? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi everyone, i just wanted to ask anyone who has Hot stuff 2, if it is any
good. I have that it has some excellent 3d art studio stuff, especially one
called Killer Chess, but i would love to hear from other people about how good
or bad it is.
regards
chris ansell
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From: POE LIM Number: 13374
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 02/01/94 11:00p
Subj: Re: Pioneer 6-disc CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Doug,
On Jan 28 21:06 in a msg to Poe Lim, Doug Carpenter of 1:3400/26@fidonet.org
wrote:
DC> It uses 3 - 6 CD magazines. I imaine the index times are about
DC> the same. The unit will be available in the US the end of
Does this mean 3 discs can be accessed at the same time, or merely one at a
time, or no specs as yet?
Thanks for the info.
Cheers,
Poe
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From: LONG KHUU Number: 13375
To: BERT VAAGS Date: 02/01/94 4:27p
Subj: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Bert,
I got past the first round but unfortunately I'm stuck at the second
day. Have you visit the Harker's family, you can do this by visiting the guy
who made you a member of the Hades Club, can't remember what his name is.
You'll find there that his coachman was killed and you'll get an address to the
Harker's. Go there immediately and talked to them, then go back to the place
that you got the address and take the present off the lady. Go to Harker's
office which has an address on the back of his card and give him the present,
then he'll give you a cross necklace. Give that necklace to Anissette and
you'll won't be bitten by her at night. After that I guess you're on your own.
It took me quite a while to get that part, the game is very hard and not as
predictable as others.
Hope that help...
LK
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From: LONG KHUU Number: 13376
To: BILL LUNDBERG Date: 02/01/94 4:34p
Subj: CD COMPATIBILITY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Nope, I've got the same one, it's other name is the Mitsumi lu002(three 000?)
which I don't think is compatible to lu005(three 000?)..
Unfortunately I'm having problems running it at 150kb/s, do you have the same
problem?, I test it out using Testcd in Return to Zork cd, reported max around
143KB/s..
Regards,
LK
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From: ANDREW BISHOP Number: 13377
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/31/94 11:42a
Subj: Re: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TS> I am playing the CDrom version of Return to Zork and I am stuck.
TS> How do you get into the comedy club.My bonding plant is dead and I
TS> can't find any way to make it healthy.Any help appreciated.
There are a couple of way that you can pick the plant when you first get it,
one way it dies pretty soon, the other it lives. Once the plant is dead I
don't know of a way to make it healthy again.
Andrew Bishop.
... Missiles headed for U.S.! Film at eleven. Or maybe not.
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From: STEPHEN CORCORAN Number: 13378
To: PAUL PICCIONI Date: 01/31/94 3:53p
Subj: CD ROM GAMES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Quoting PAUL to ALL on 01-26-94...
PP>Lo Out there, Juts wondering if anyone can recomend any good new or
PP>old Games. Thanx all!
PP>CU
PP>L8R
PP>Paul PIccioni
PP>--- GEcho 1.00
PP> * Origin: ->STARGAZER BBS<- Delta, Can. (604)572-8213 (1:153/976)
If you are a STARWARS fan or if you like a fast action arcade game with
exceptional graphics and sound then I would recommend you try REBEL
ASSAULT. I don't normally like arcade games or I soon get bored with
them, but with Rebel Assault I have had many hours of fun and I will
have many more. Try it. ITS TOPS !!!
Regards
Steve :-)
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From: LONG KHUU Number: 13379
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 5:42p
Subj: encyclopedia on CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello everyone,
I'm planning to buy an encyclopedia on CD. And first I thought I
get a few comment, what is the best encyclopedia available and what would each
of you recommend..
Thanks for your time..
PS: I have looked at Encarta and it's pretty good, any suggestion?
LK
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From: JOHN HILVERT Number: 13380
To: NICK FUNK Date: 02/02/94 7:12a
Subj: Critical Path Help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Nick Funk to ALL <=-
NF> I made it out of the hallway into the packing room, but am having
NF> problems surviving that.
NF> Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!!
When Kat moves in front of the bar quickly turn her right.
NF> By the way, does the notebook have any order to it?
Nahh - just another crazed mutant general's ravings. However they give you
clues as to how you set off the booby traps - ie the numerical codes. Most of
them are simple but you need to know the US emergency phone number and the
temperature that paper burns in farenheit.
... Don't hit me, Mr. Moderator... I'll go back on topic... I swear!
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From: KYLE LANCLOS Number: 13381
To: JASON WILLIAMS Date: 02/02/94 6:25p
Subj: Pas 16 Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
===========================================================================
BBS: «« Prime Connection »»
Date: 01-24-94 (22:54) Number: 146 From: JASON WILLIAMS
Refer#: NONE
To: KEVIN SINCLAIR Recvd: NO Subj: PAS 16
Conf: (83) F-CD-Rom
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JW>That wasn't the problem... BTW, is the PAS-16 compatible with the
JW>SoundBlaster pro? I was under the impression that it was, but I didn't
JW>seem to be able to find out any info about it from manual, etc...
It all depends on what program is being run- if the program is just doing Sound
Blaster w/ enhanced stereo, it will work- if the program is tailor designed for
the SB Pro, there is a good chance it won't. Usually, the PAS16 is only
compatible with Sound Blaster 2.0.
* OLX 2.1 TD * Mental Floss prevents Moral Decay.
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From: KYLE LANCLOS Number: 13382
To: ANDREW BISHOP Date: 02/02/94 6:25p
Subj: Need advice about a mac Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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BBS: «« Prime Connection »»
Date: 01-26-94 (08:21) Number: 202 From: ANDREW BISHOP
Refer#: NONE
To: ALL Recvd: NO Subj: NEED ADVICE ABOUT A MAC
Conf: (83) F-CD-Rom
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AB>Any advice that anyone can give me would be most appreciated.
Just one thing: get rid of the Macintosh. You'll save a lot more time AND money
by just buying another computer.
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From: EDDIE MAYO Number: 13383
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 02/01/94 6:34p
Subj: Netmail request Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Boris!
Did you recieve my netmail message? Just checking.
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From: MICHAEL TAUSON Number: 13384
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 7:14p
Subj: SB Pro compat drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Got a quick question for you all ...
I got the Sound Blaster Pro plus the CD-ROM they sold with it a couple years
ago. The drive's fine but eventually I'll probably want to replace it with
something better. Question is, I don't know what's compatable with that card.
Whta drives are available that'll go with this card?
Thanks ...
Ever in Gentleness ...
Michael
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From: YAROSLAV LEVASHOV Number: 13385
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 1:51p
Subj: CD's need ... Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Greetz ...
May be my problem is too specifical ... I'm live in Moscow, Russia
and have a big problems with buying CD's for my CD-ROM here - they costs
too many (from 30$ every, like old Loom or Monkey Island) May be someone
visit Moscow sometimes, or planned to do this ? Or may be you know any
safety ways to buy CD's by mail ? (I understand, that it
looks funny, but ... :) Ok, and another question, more realistic : I have
SB Pro and Panasonic 563B Double Speed CD-ROM. I'm using SpeedDrive cache
for faster axx - anybody know more progressive (or better) software ?
TJR//UGi - Rulez Russia PC Scene
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From: MAYK BACKUS Number: 13386
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 02/01/94 2:59p
Subj: Re: Pioneer 6-disc CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hi,
i'm running a bbs system and i'm interested for a long time in that thingie..
is that the drm-604X you're talking about ?!
could you give me a price indication...
in Hfl or US $ ...
thanks ...
regards , mayk
... DS 9 bbs , +31(0)4499-4677
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From: SIMONE SDERCI Number: 13387
To: BERNIE BOTTARI Date: 02/01/94 3:03p
Subj: Free CD Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello, can I have a free cd catolog, with pric at home?
My address is: Simone Sderci, viale Europa 153 50126 Firenze ITALY
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From: SIMONE SDERCI Number: 13388
To: KEITH EHLERT Date: 02/01/94 3:05p
Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can I have a cd catalog (free) directly to my home?
My address is Simone Sderci viale Europa 153 50126 Firenze Italy.
Thank you!
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From: JOHN BARTA Number: 13389
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 02/01/94 5:54a
Subj: AHDN Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SH>already had an older version of Quicktime for Windows (put there by Corel
SH>Draw 4.0 for its Quick Tour feature I concluded) installed in my
SH>\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory and AHDN was trying to use this rather than the
SH>later 1.1 version it installs. Do a DIR QT*.* on your SYSTEM directory and
BINGO! Thanks for the great tip Stephen. The installation of "Corel
Draw 4.0" prior to AHDN was indeed the culprit. And, since both
systems on which I tried it have identical software, it failed in
both places although the computers are otherwise configured
differently, and use different processors. My wife is finally able
to enjoy her *hristmas present. ...
Who'd a thunk it!
John
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From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 13390
To: REMCO TIELEMAN Date: 02/02/94 9:24a
Subj: Phone disks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Remco,
In a message of <Sun 30 Jan 94 15:03> to Martin Cleaver (2:280/204.1), you
wrote:
MC> somehow I wonder if they are all as expensive as the Dutch one...
RT> The Dutch (I'm also Dutch) - so expensive?
MC> less than US$ 50 (Dutch population is about 15 million) and the
MC> CD-ROM version costs... over US$ 600! Any other countries this
RT> That's not true,
I'm afraid it is :-(
RT> if you want to say the correct amount in US Dollars you
RT> come to the following conclusion:
RT> Phonebook's (because there are more then one) $400
No... they cost about $30 for the complete set.
RT> Cd-Rom version $321
No... $500 single-user, $1000 for the network version.
Bye, Martin.
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From: PERRY WHITNEY Number: 13391
To: MIKE AVILA Date: 02/02/94 9:37p
Subj: Re: Desert Storm CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
This CD has no movies. It's not a very good CD! I would be interested in
hearing about the Times one when you get it. I like good graphic pictures.
I have a CD called Sights and Sounds. It has some real nice pic's of cars,
people, animals, scenes, raytraced, military, airplanes. It's a good one.
Perry
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 13392
To: VINCE SORENSEN Date: 02/03/94 7:57a
Subj: MY CD, PLEASE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I received your cheque mid-January, and sent off the disc
> to the AFB
> address you gave (no state was shown). I'm not sure what a
Got it the other day Vince - thanks a lot!
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From: PETE BOUDREAU Number: 13393
To: GARY HUFF Date: 02/03/94 6:39a
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/AT BUS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> SIGH!!! Compute Magazine, January 1994 edition, Page 88, column 3:
->
-> "Most CD-ROM drives run off a SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") bus, usually
-> controlled by a SCSI controller on the sound card. Creative Labs, th
-> manufacturer of Sound Blaster sound cards and associated multimedia
-> upgrade kits, is the most visible holdout. Sound Blaster kits [which
-> use Matsushita/Panasonic CD-ROM drives] control their CD-ROM drives
-> through an IDE bus. If you plan to control your CD-ROM drive from a
Gary,
The Sound Blaster Pro has a proprietary CD-RoM interface and is not an
IDE interface. Compute Magazine is written for computer beginners and
generally screws up information on a regular basis. Get a hold of Byte
or PC Magazine for more accurate info.
Pete
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From: LAWRENCE MINTZ Number: 13394
To: GARY HUFF Date: 02/02/94 8:14p
Subj: PANASONIC 562/AT BUS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> SIGH!!! Compute Magazine, January 1994 edition, Page
> 88, column 3:
> "Most CD-ROM drives run off a SCSI (pronounced
> "scuzzy") bus, usually
> controlled by a SCSI controller on the sound card.
> Creative Labs, the
> manufacturer of Sound Blaster sound cards and
> associated multimedia
> upgrade kits, is the most visible holdout. Sound
> Blaster kits [which
> use Matsushita/Panasonic CD-ROM drives] control their
> CD-ROM drives
> through an IDE bus. If you plan to control your CD-
> ROM drive from a
> Sound Blaster card, you'll have to buy a compatible
> drive that runs
> from an IDE controller."
The quote you have cited is *not* from Sound Blaster or Matsushita but from
Compute magazine. Just because it has a 40 pin cable identical to an IDE drive
cable does not make it an IDE interface. The only true test would be to plug
an IDE hard drive into the Sound Blaster controller and see if it can be read
or to plug the CD-ROM drive into the hard drive's IDE controller (assuming an
IDE hard drive is on the machine.) Do you volunteer to test it?
Even magazines make stupid mistakes. Just read the last inside page of PC
magazine, with its column "Abort, Retry, Fail?" which is forever citing
stupidities in newpaper ads and articles and magazine ads and articles. Even
their own magazine is sometimes represented here.
Larry
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From: ELBERT CLARKE Number: 13395
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 10:49p
Subj: cd-rom purchase Refer: NONE
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I plan to purchase a cd-rom bundle pkg in the near future and would like any
information about recomedations that anyone would care to leave for me. The
creative labs products (edutainment,discovery cd-16 and the digitaledge cd)
are my choices for bundle pkgs. Is the installation beyond the novice user?
Does anyone have any experience installing one of these drives and sound
card, if so please leave me a note. Thanks
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From: JAMES D'HONDT Number: 13396
To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 02/03/94 2:36p
Subj: games Refer: NONE
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-> > If the people at your local computer store won't sell it to you,
-> > straight
-> > to the company and buy it. It is nothing short of amazing... It o
-> > 7th by a mile....
-> I tried to do just that but was very dissappointed to see that MYST i
-> Macintosh only game. Both the local computer software dealer and Ingr
-> this as a Mac only game is that true?
->
-> Diane
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I wish the same. None of the local stores here carry it (MYST) nor do
any of the mail order houses Ive called. Of cource I'm talking 'bout the
PC version. I am very enticed by the magazine reviews and the rave
reviews from the people who played it on the MAC. I am told the game
WILL be available by the end of February for the PC.......can't wait !
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From: TOM STANDRIDGE Number: 13397
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 6:05a
Subj: Cd'S For Sale Refer: NONE
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I have two cd's I would like to sell:
1 Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego Deluxe
2 Civilization/Mantis
I will take $15 each or both for $25.
Phone (voice) (817) 565-1847
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From: MICHAEL GUIDRY Number: 13398
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/02/94 7:28p
Subj: Cd-rom Upgrading Tips And Advice Refer: NONE
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On 31 Jan 94, Nick Honda stated to All:
NH>BBSers,
NH> Currently I own an NEC Single Speed CD ROM drive that was
NH>purchased as part of a multimedia upgrade kit. However, speed is
NH>definitely the downside with single speed drives. I am looking to
NH>to a double speed drive and would appreciate any help and advice y
NH>give me as to which brand and model number rom is the best. I have
NH>such brands as NEC, TEXEL, MITSUMI, TOSHIBA, and CHINON. Whatever
NH>you may have on any of these brands would be great. The only crite
NH>that I want a double speed INTERNAL drive that would be compatible
NH>Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum or Studio sound card. If you can g
NH>a model #, price, brand, SEEK TIME, and ACCESS RATE (ms) that woul
NH>great also.
Here is a list of PAS16 compatible internal drives I got from the
Mediavision BBS:
CD-ROM DRIVES SUPPORT LIST
REV. November 05, 1993
INTERNAL SCSI CD-ROM DRIVES
Chinon CDS-4316, CDS-4354, CDS-535
Hitachi CDR-3650 (with rev. 0008 ROM or later), CDR-37503
NEC CDR-55JD2, CDR-805, CDR-82, CDR-833, CDR-83J3, CD
R-83M3, CDR-843, CDR-84J3,
CDR-84-12, CDR-5002
Philips CM-425A1
Sony CDU-5413, CDU-5612, CDU-561-311
Teac CD-501 (Firmware Rev. 1.00 only)
Texel DM-3020, DM-3021, DM-30242, DM-30281
Toshiba XM-3201B3, XM-3401B2
_____________________
I've got a Toshiba 3401 internal on order. It's one of the most expensive
of the double speeds [>=$350 mail order], but its got a 200ms access time
which beats any other double speed by a good bit. I need the fast access
for searching a law book set on cd.
Will let you know how it works. BTW, the driver you need to hook a cd to
the pas is available on the Mediavision bbs. (510)770-0968 or
(510)770-0527.
As to the other drives, get a computer shopper and look at the ads. You
can glean a great deal of info and get an idea of prices.
... I yam Popeye of the Borg. Prepares ta beez askimiligrated
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 13399
To: SCOTT BENNETT Date: 02/03/94 9:50a
Subj: cd rom drives $99 Refer: NONE
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SCOTT BENNETT wrote in a message to TERRY BLOUNT:
SB> Terry do these drives come with the Card? Let me know.
No. The $99 price is for bare drives. I have new controller cards for $60
that will run up to 8 of these drives. Call me at 205-824-2552.
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 13400
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 8:02p
Subj: $99 cd rom drives Refer: NONE
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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 $970
4 drive setup as above.... A $560 value special offer .....$530
Call voice 205-824-2552 or "crash" netmail your order to 3625/441.
Sorry... routed netmail won't reach me since I get my feed via
satellite.
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From: JONATHAN CHAU Number: 13401
To: RAPHAEL VANNEY Date: 02/03/94 8:55a
Subj: Return To Zork Memor Refer: NONE
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The date was 01-30-1994... RAPHAEL VANNEY mumbled something to DIANE
PENCIL...
RV> DP> Hows your Sound blaster work with that set up? I heard that OS/2 doesn'
RV> DP> support most sound cards.
RV>
RV> It does not support SoundBlaster previous to version 2 ; other
RV> SoundBlasters are Ok, though. Anyway, a sound card does not
RV> need to be supported by OS/2 (ie MMOS2) to work in OS/2's DOS
RV> sessions.
That's the official word from IBM, but I got away with using my old SB
1.5 under OS/2 for months. :)
Jonathan. [Team OS/2]
Internet - jonc@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
CompuServe - 72712,2232
* KWQ/2 1.2d * The Bobbitts: A marriage made in hell.
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From: TED GORANSON Number: 13402
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 12:16a
Subj: Custom CD's Refer: NONE
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For Custom made cd's call Dan at 612-753-9929.
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From: JOHN ZELENKY Number: 13403
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 3:42a
Subj: Backpack CD-ROM drive Refer: NONE
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I have no experience with CD-ROM's and am in need of any information or
personal experiences/opinions about MicroSolutions Backpack drives. I'm
leaning in this direction because I don't have an empty slot for a
controller card. It is my understanding that a card is not needed with
these units.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
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From: ROBERT HARE Number: 13404
To: BRANDON LEE Date: 02/03/94 10:02p
Subj: Re: [] Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting BRANDON LEE to ALL ***
BL> Hey, I've been giving some thought to buying a CD-ROM. But I
BL> was
BL> wondering, what would I need it for? Most the CD games would be
BL> on
BL> floppies, and a CD can't be written on. So what's the good of
BL> buying
BL> one?
Well brandon...When you buy the CD version of a game you get alot of extras
that you miss out on in the disk version...like maybe a Behind the scenes look
at how it was made...all the characters are capable of speaking to you instead
of haveing to read line after line of Text...The video is better and doesn't
take up as much of the valuable Hard Drive Space...and Cd's can be written too
NOW at a fairly decent price now...in fact there is 2 type the Write Once Read
Many...Drive and a full Optical which acts just like a hard drive....so these
are a few reasons why to go buy a cd drive...others are bby having your files
on cd-rom then you can free up alot of hard drive space so that you can use it
for up loads or message areas more easier.....well i hope this helps...
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From: ROBERT HARE Number: 13405
To: DAVE ETTER Date: 02/03/94 10:19p
Subj: Re: King's Quest 6 Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting Dave Etter to All ***
DE> I'm looking for help in solving King's Quest 6. My kids and I are
well there is a few things that you have missed but thats ok...to get passed
the crushing room you must first get something from beast island to use in that
room so that you don't get crushed to understand better just use the skull on
the gears and that may give you and idea of what you are looking for...don't
forget to get the iceball cabbage, rare book, piece of page from a book,and egg
and the red scarf from the isle of wonder...the coal the cye and burning
embures from the isle of myst....(secret isle) and talk to the jester 2 times
before you go to the river of sytx...hope this helps...I finshed it in about
day...but i loved it and now am playing Gabriel Knight another cool CD game by
sierra...Let me know if you need more help...may have a hint file lying around
here i got uploaded to me from one of my users lately...write me netmail
1:395/50 if you need more help or would like a hint file...
Rob
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From: ROBERT HARE Number: 13406
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/31/94 2:51p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/563 Refer: NONE
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People have been referring to the non scsi port that is perprietory as a IDE
port because that is the type of cable that fits it and so it may not be
correct to call it that but everyone know exactly what you are talking about
rather than saying nonscsi port because their are a few of them that are
neither scsi nor IDE that is why it is referred this way....
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From: NICK HONDA Number: 13407
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 10:54p
Subj: Sound Card Upgrading Advi Refer: NONE
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To all of you that can help,
I am definitely interested in upgrading my Pro Audio Spectrum+ 8 bit
sound card to a 16 bit card. My experience with this MediaVision product has
been great. Installation was a snap and it is compatible with all SoundBlaster
stuff. Therefore I intend to probably purchase a MediaVision product. The
question comes here: what is the main difference between the regular PRO
AUDIO SPECTRUM 16 bit and the PRO AUDIO STUDIO 16 bit? Can somebody please
give me some information as to what the P.A. Studio's uses and advantages are
over the P.A. Spectrum 16?
Also, can you recommend some good stereo speakers for use with this card?
Preferably not more than $75-100...
Thanks for all your help.
Nick
P.S. If you have any information on CD-ROMs can you please read my other
letter too? I am also looking to upgrade my CD-ROM and need some tips and
advice.
Thanks again.
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From: NICK HONDA Number: 13408
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 10:59p
Subj: CD-ROM Upgrading Tips and Refer: NONE
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BBSers,
Currently I own an NEC Single Speed CD ROM drive that was purchased as
part of a multimedia upgrade kit. However, speed is definitely the downside
with single speed drives. I am looking to upgrade to a double speed drive and
would appreciate any help and advice you can give me as to which brand and
model number rom is the best. I have heard such brands as NEC, TEXEL, MITSUMI,
TOSHIBA, and CHINON. Whatever info you may have on any of these brands would
be great. The only criteria is that I want a double speed INTERNAL drive that
would be compatible with a Media Vision Pro Audio Spectrum or Studio sound
card. If you can give me a model #, price, brand, SEEK TIME, and ACCESS RATE
(ms) that would be great also.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
Nick
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From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 13409
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 01/30/94 9:26p
Subj: CD repair Refer: NONE
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TS>I have just had my first experience in repairing CDRoms.A friend
TS>accidently put a big mark on my RTZ cd and when played it threw a
TS>tantrum during the game.
TS>I used some toothpaste and a cotton bud to rub the mark away and then
TS>some tape head cleaning liquid to clean off the toothpaste and once
TS>clean it worked fine,much to my relief :)
Most stuff like car polish and the like will do it. I bought a Memorex
CD repair kit once, and it even fixed CD's that I couldn't using the
usual means. The CD looked like hell though!
-William
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From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 13410
To: BOB BREED Date: 01/30/94 11:48p
Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
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29 Jan 94 16:44, Bob Breed wrote to Christoph Steinecke:
BB> Oh boy, this is what I get for flapping my big mouth without
BB> knowing exactly what Kodak uses. Based on the CD software, which
BB> has a Kodak Logo on it, I ASSUMED, that the actual photo disk was
BB> also aluminum -- not gold sub-strate. Now I'm in the dark, and
BB> will have to rely on some Kodak Photo CD expert.
BB> Does Kodak really use gold-plated disks for their pictures????
They use a CDROM recorder that is OEMed to them by Philips.
Photo CD's that are not mass produced are CD-R (Recordable) media, which
is a gold CD, with a green dye in the plastic of the data side of the disk.
Yes, the disk has real gold in it. Gold reflects the light better than
aluminum does through the green dye which stores the data.
Mass produced/pressed Photo CD's would look no different than any other Audio
or DATA CD. The gold disk is not needed for any reason other than the fact
that Creating a single PhotoCD for a customer is a recording process, since the
equipment and process is cheaper and much more compact. Whereas a Photo CD
for mass distribution is manufactured the same way as Audio or DATA CD's are.
For the reason that in larger quantity, it is MUCH less expensive. This
explains why your Kodak PhotoCD Access (?) disk is made of aluminum...
--- GEcho 1.02+
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From: DAVID MANZ Number: 13411
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 6:24p
Subj: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Precision Computers And Electronics
Proudly Presents A list of CD's For
Sale at reasonable prices
***GAMES****
The Adventures of Willy Beamish: A comedy adventure-game starring a wild
Trump Castle II, Bill and Ted's Excellent
Adventure, Search for the Titanic, Casino
Gambling and Exotic Car Showroom..
$35.00
The Chessmaster 300: The latest version of the finest chess program in
the world is packed with even more challenging
features
and options.
$25.00
Conan The Cimmerian: The fierce barbarian set out to explore the hills
of
Cimmeria, only his courage will keep him alive..
$35.00
Conquest of Longbow: Join Robin Hood and hes merry men on their medieval
adventures in and around Sherwood Forest. Rescue
Maid Marion and foil the Sheriff of Nottingham.
$55.00
Ecoquest: Join Adam and Delphiineus the dolphin as they brave toxic
waste
oil spolls, driftnets and other hazzards.
$54.00
Fascination: Your mession is to deliver the contents of the briefcase
without letting it fall into the wrong hands as you
navigate the under world of Paris in this fascinating
multimedia adventure.
$80.00
Game Pack1 : Five all-time favorite games. Chessmaster 2000, life &
death
Bruce Lee Lives, Beyond the Black Hole, Gin King/Cribbage
King
$45.00
Game Pack 2: 10 of the most popular PC games on one disc: Backgrammon,
Checkers, Loopz, Puzzle Gallery, Tobot Tank. Also includes
Beyond the Black Hole, Bruce Lee Lives, Chessmaster 2000,
Gin King/Cribbage King, life and Death...
$30.00
Game Master: Game lovers, this is the disc for you! More than 500 games:
sports, adventure, card, simulator, arcade.
$22.00
Golden Immortal: CD-Quality sound enhances thes mystical fantasy
adventure
set in medieval times. Your goals: survival and
enlighten-
ment....
$35.00
Guy Spy: The evil Von Maz thereatens to destroy civiliztion as we know
it.
Only you can stop him in this multimedia adventure-game.
$42.00
Inspector Gadget: Fidget and stumble along with this game and the famous
Inspector Gadget, great animation...
$59.00
Jones in the Fast Lane: Up to four players compete in thes game based on
real life. Board game-style environment has
soundtrack and digitized characters. Comes from
the makers of Leisure Suit Larry.
$25.00
Kings Quest V: King Graham embards on the mission of a lifetime to
rescue
his family from an evil, powerfull foe. Battle for the
kingdom in this new CD release with Siera's topnotch
quality animation & sound..
$25.00
Legend of Kyrandia: Find Malcolm, recover the Kyragem, source of magic
in
in the land of Kyrandia and restore harmony to
kyrandia
in this fantasy adventure game.
$55.00
Leisure Suit Larry: Join Larry for a night of singles-scene squalor.
He's
looking for a babe and could use some help.
$60.00
Mad Dog McCree: You must be a sharp shooter to save a wild west frontier
town from Mad Dog McCree and his hecnchmen. In real
motion picture action.
$52.00
The Lost Treasures of Infocom: All of infocom's best games are now
available
on a single CD-ROM disk. This special package includes,
Inchanter, Planerfall, Suspect, Zero and Zork. 10
titles.
$45.00
Mantis Exp Fighter: A made-for-CD space flight simulator, great graphics
and speed and sound
$27.00
Mario is Missing: Luigi must travel the globe to save Mario. The first
for Mario Bros for the PC.
$28.00
murder Makes Strange Deadfellows: A gang of spooks and spirits try to
thwart your progress toward figuring out whodunit and
finding the missing will in theis mystery game. Stunning
$45.00
Pilgrim Quest: Be a pilgrim and sail the Mayflower. Choose sites, build
a colony with real video and sound...From National
Geographics.
$100.00
Rotor/Airball/Time Bandit: Three already-popular video games come to CD.
each one a high-action test of your skill. 18 missions
2 player options. Extra bonus: megabytes of GIF space
...............$27.00....for MAC...$52.00
ASP Advantage..............................$20.00
Atlas of US Presidents.....................$32.00
Audio 1 by Knowledge Media.................$20.00
Audubon Mammals Encyclopedia...............$23.00
Auduon's Birds of North America............$23.00
Authorware Star & Macromind Action.........$60.00
Bakers Dozen Games for Windows.............$28.00
Barney Bear goes to school.................$18.00
Barney Bear goes to Space..................$18.00
Barron's Guide to Colleges.................$25.00
Baseball Scouting report 92'...............$27.00
Batik Designs..............................$23.00
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From: DAVID MANZ Number: 13412
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 6:24p
Subj: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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Beacon.....................................$725.00
Beauty & the Beast.........................$31.00
Best of Shareware..........................$21.00
Best of the Bureau.........................$14.00
Beyond the Wall of Stars...................$27.00
Bible Library 9............................$45.00
Bibles & Religion..........................$16.00
Big Bug Alphabet Book......................$37.00
Black Box..................................$20.00
Blue Force.................................$51.00
Bonanza Shareware -3 disk set-.............$47.00
Book of lists 3rd Edition..................$40.00
Bring the World to your Senses.............$29.00
Britanica Select...........................$27.00
Business & Economic Atlas (INTL)...........$27.00
Business 500...............................$39.00
Business Backgrounds.......................$24.00
Business Library Vol 1.....................$51.00
Business Marketplace.......................$55.00
Business Master............................$21.00
C - Source User' Group Library.............$27.00
California Collection......................$20.00
California Travel..........................$29.00
Cameron Fine Art...........................$36.00
Canadian Shareware.........................$17.00
Capital Hill...............................$24.00
Careers....................................$29.00
Cartoon Idioms.............................$33.00
Case of the Cautious Condor................$31.00
CD ROM Directory Unidisc #8................$135.00
CD ROM Expo................................$5.00
CD ROM Tour................................$15.00
CD Source Book of American History.........$61.00
Chaos, Fractals & Magic....................$30.00
Chess Maniac CD DOS........................$48.00
Chicano Data Base..........................$39.00
Childrens Treasury of Stories & Rhymes.....$45.00
China Scenies..............................$48.00
Christmas Carol............................$24.00
CIA World Factbook 750 (DOS)...............$15.00
Classic Collection.........................$37.00
Cleaning Disk for CD.......................$15.00
Clinton Portrait of Victory................$36.00
Clipart Galore Vol 2.......................$32.00
Clipart Goliath............................$16.00
Clipart Heaven.............................$23.00
Coates Arts-Impressionism..................$29.00
Collectors Edition Games...................$50.00
Color Magic Clipart........................$30.00
Colossal Cookbook..........................$17.00
Complete Bookshop..........................$17.00
Complete Home & Business Legal Guide.......$17.00
Complete House.............................$39.00
Compser's Quest............................$35.00
Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia.(MPC)....$64.00
Compton's Camily Encyclopedia..............$68.00
Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia.........$90.00
Computer Answers ADV. Backgammon...........$33.00
Computer Ref. Library......................$16.00
Constitution Papers........................$47.00
Consumer Information Database..............$29.00
Cookbook Heaven............................$23.00
Corel Art Show 91..........................$50.00
Corel Artshow 3............................$52.00
Corel Draw 3.0.............................$200.00
Countries of the World.....................$350.00
Cream of the Crop..........................$23.00
Crossword Cracker..........................$28.00
Curious George Learns the Alphabet.........$45.00 (MAC Only)
Curse of Enchanta..........................$35.00
Cyberginic Ranger..........................$20.00
Danger Hot Stuff..(Super Demo).............$28.00
Dark Sun Shattered Lands...................$66.00
Darwin.....................................$60.00
Day of the Tentacle/Maniac Mansion.........$50.00
Daytime Express............................$31.00
Deathstar Arcade Battles...................$16.00
Desert Storm War By Time Mag...............$30.00
Desert Storm: Coalition Command............$29.00
Desktop Bookshop...........................$27.00
Destination Mars...........................$42.00
Dictionaries & Languages...................$16.00
Dictionary of the Living World.............$29.00
Dinosaur Adventure.........................$35.00
Dinosaur Encyclopedia......................$28.00
Doctor Of Games............................$26.00
Doctor of Windows..........................$26.00
Don Quixote................................$29.00
Dracula Unleashed..........................$63.00
Dream Disk for Desktop Publishers..........$47.00
Dune.......................................$58.00
Ecoquest: The Search for Cetus.............$56.00
Education Master-2nd Edition...............$27.00
Educational Gameland.......................$31.00
Electricity Magnetism......................$39.00
Electronic Cookbook: New Basics............$32.00
Electronic Home Library....................$39.00
Encarta Encyclopedia By Microsoft..........$99.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 2.0 For Dos 91.......$27.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 1.5 For Windows......$40.00
Encyclopedia groliers 4.0 for MAC..........$58.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 5.0 for Dos 92.......$45.00
Encyclopedia Groliers 6.0..................$49.00
Encyclopedia of Sounds.....................$16.00
Eric the Unready...........................$47.00
Essential Home and Business Collection.....$26.00
Europe Alive...............................$57.00
European Monarchs..........................$29.00
Exploring Mathmatics.......................$17.00
Extavaganza Shareware 4 disk set...........$41.00
F15/F117A..................................$31.00
F15 Strike Eagle 3.........................$67.00
Facts on File Public Domain................$40.00
Family Choice-Comptons.....................$32.00
Family Doctor..............................$25.00
Family Education Collection................$29.00
Family Fun.................................$15.00
Family Physician...........................$200.00
Fantazia Fonts and Sounds..................$31.00
Fatty Bears Birthday.......................$59.00
Firearms Compendium........................$50.00
Fish Eye View (MAC)........................$50.00
Flight 642.................................$34.00
Florida Statutes...........................$79.00
Fly Fishing................................$41.00
Fontmaster CD Library......................$20.00
Contmaster II..............................$25.00
Food Analyst...............................$41.00
Fook Analyst Plus..........................$165.00
Fractal Ecstasy............................$46.00
Fractunes..................................$30.00
Fractools..................................$30.00
French : By Hyperglot......................$70.00
Fresh Arte 1...............................$34.00
Front Page News............................$48.00
Full Bloom.................................$32.00
Funny......................................$44.00
Future Wars................................$57.00
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From: DAVID MANZ Number: 13413
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 6:24p
Subj: CD's For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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>> Continued from previous message <<
The preceading Titles are a list of Just the Game titles that are
instock,
We have over 800 Titles in all catigories. If you are interested you
can
contact me at 1:363/227@fidonet, Call the PowerHouse BBS at
407-469-2414
or call and leave a message at 407-469-3204...
All orders subject to a shiping and handleing charge. The amount of
which
depends on the amount of CD's ordered, nad the method of shiping...
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From: ANDREW WANG Number: 13414
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/30/94 12:50a
Subj: Free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PLEASE SENT A FREE CD CATALOG TO
ANDREW WANG
223-18 59 AVE BAYSIDE
NEW YORK , 11364
THANK YOU !
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From: SCOTT RALEY Number: 13415
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 01/30/94 4:48p
Subj: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Is there any discount for sysops? Please send me your address and the price
with shipping and handling.
thanks
Scott Raley
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From: JAN HOLZNAGEL Number: 13416
To: JIM CLEMENTS Date: 01/30/94 1:44a
Subj: Re: MULTIMEDIA Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JC> Thanks for the nice note, Jan. I wish I spoke your language
JC> as well as you write mine. As a Canadian I like to say: "I'm
JC> only half bilingual."
No problem. The most important thing is communication! Language
doesn't matter... ;-)
JC> I think some of the disagreement might be, as you said, that
JC> I didn't realize you were writing from Germany. As I understand
JC> it, we are fortunate in the English titles that are available --
JC> and their prices.
Thats right! I wish, we had such good software!
But normaly we have to wait two years or so longer than the english
speaking peoples. And I have to say, that my english is not good
enough to use such libraries.
JC> Thank you for giving me another look at the whole situation. I
JC> appreciate it. Cheers again!
Doesn't matter! I enjoyed it very much!
Have a nice time! Good luck!
Jan, Quickborn near Hamburg, Germany
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From: JEFF NEWMAN Number: 13417
To: COMPTON MULTIMEDIA USERS Date: 02/01/94 12:41a
Subj: hanging after search idea Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Compton's Mulitmedia Encyclopedia Special Edition (Compuability bundle)
Version 1.21DI installed and put 5meg on c: drive in default directory
accepting all the defaults. I click on Special idea and type in berlin
wall and it pulls up 5 or 6 different topics. After that I can click and
click and click and then its 3 finger time.
I use qemm7.0 to load sony 31-02a driver and pckwik driver high
and have 630,000 low memory available. no problems with 7th guest.
386/33 AMD on clone board with 4 meg AMI 12/91 bios
... 98% of all constipated people don't give a sh**!
-Jeff NOPCCCC
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From: PAUL NUSBAUM Number: 13418
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 8:51p
Subj: "VERY BEST OF THE BEST" S Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi!
I picked up this shareware CD at a computer fest here in Ottawa today. The CD
is made by "Aztech Technologies" in Toronto. When I checked it out today when
I got home, I discovered that the CD does not appear to be working properly.
The different files on the CD are sorted into many subdirectories. However,
when I try to enter the directories, I am told the directory specified does not
exist. This does not make any sense. I tried entering every directory on the
CD and could not access any of them. As well, even though I am in the root
directory, there are directories called "." and "..", which should not even
EXIST in a "root" directory.
Does anybody have/know if this CD? IT is Volume 1, Number 3. I am curious if
this is normal, and I am doing something wrong, or if the CD is screwed. The
company does not supply a voice number, only a fax number. Unfortunately I
cannot reach them until I can access a fax machine (sigh).
Any help would be great, thanks.
TTYL...
-Pn
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From: TOM WALLACE Number: 13419
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 5:15p
Subj: 2 Mitsumis Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have one Mitsumi CDM350 drive installed already. I want to install a
second Mitsumi in the same computer. I know I'll have to use another
interface card and use different interrupt settings ect, what I need to
know is how to setup my drivers in config.sys and autoexec.bat so the
machine will recognize both cd drives. I would be very grateful if
someone who has done this could tell me how they did it. Thanks a bunch
in advance!
Tom
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From: DEREK STUTSMAN Number: 13420
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 3:25a
Subj: VIVID Sex CD CRAP! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I recieved the Vivid CD "101 Sex Positions II". It will _not_ run.
Period.
I used the suggested lines in config sys, and have even stripped the auto
and config of _everything_ but the CD and memory stuff. ArgH!
I run Dos 6.2, 8 megs. The requirements state 2 megs. I am very angry
here! Anyone who has had experience with kludging Vivid's crappy products
please respond. Anyone who wants to buy this CD for $25, it's yours.
Derek Stutsman
* Wave Rider 1.10 # 153 *
... Doom Modem Play.....Hehehhee..I hope noone needs to call me....:>
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13421
To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 01/30/94 12:56p
Subj: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DR>On Jan 28 17:49 94, The Lawman of 1:116/39 wrote:
DR> TL> and so on as you add devices until you have 7 total. So if
DR> TL> you had the money, you could have a machine with 2 ide
DR> TL> drives with ide controller and a scsi controller with 7 six
DR> TL> disk minichangers hooked up to it on just one machine, which
DR>Do you know anything about the SCSI/IDE controller cards that allow both typ
DR>of drive interface to co-exist on the same system? How much trouble is it t
DR>have 2 controller cards on 1 system. It seems like that would cause
DR>conflicts.
DR>David
DR>--- Msgedsq/2 2.2e
DR> * Origin: Sapphire Jelly BBS * (919)383-4939 * Durham, NC (1:3641/235)
I didn't have any problems at all, just can't set the scsi hard drive to
be bootable when ide hard drives are present and pay attention to what
you set addresses and irq's to the devices and bingo, you're done. I was
told that 2 ide's and a scsi drive couldn't co-exist but it did just
long enough for me to copy both ide hard drives to the scsi hard drive,
before I had the scsi gig drive though I had it running with the pioneer
600A 6 disk minichanger, again no problems at all. You can also have 2
(didn't try more) ide hard drive/floppy controller cards with a scsi
card and still no problems, so I don't see a reason why you couldn't do
more as long as irq's and addresses aren't the same or conflict with any
other device you install. (I don't have a sound card in my bbs machine
to announce callers name when they log in like my friend does).
* QMPro 1.50 68-1588 * The Police Station BBS Madison, TN 615-865-4030/868-80
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From: ISMAIL ARSLANGIRAY Number: 13422
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 5:45a
Subj: Intermedia (CD-ROM Show) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
March 1,2,3 1993 San Jose, CA Convention Center
We will send you complimentary passes if you FAX your address to
FAX # 1-206-473-1634
GroupWare
PS: all requests should be done by fax please!...
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From: JOHN BARTA Number: 13423
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 01/31/94 7:43p
Subj: AHDN Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SH>Draw 4.0 for its Quick Tour feature I concluded) installed in my
SH>\WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory and AHDN was trying to use this rather than the
SH>later 1.1 version it installs. Do a DIR QT*.* on your SYSTEM directory and
Thanks Stephen, I think you may have hit the nail on the head. Just
checked my h.d. and I have two versions all right. The one in the
system subdirectory is 11/92, whereas the one in the qtw\bin
subdirectory is 5/93. Going to make the change at my first
opportunity and see if it flies. Thanks for the tip!
John
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From: BILL ENGLISH Number: 13424
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 9:11a
Subj: Dual CD Roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All!
I ask this Question before but Got no replys so here goes again.
The US Military has purchased CD Rom's in a Duel Case, I think these are Sony
Drives But they come in a Nice case with 2 Cd's.
I am looking for the sme but would like either Toshiba 3401 or another Dual
Speed CD Roms.
They should be SCSI.
Does ANYONE know where something like this can be purchased at?
Thanks
Bill
ARRRRRGGGHHH!!!! ... Tension breaker, had to be done.
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From: MIKE NAPPER Number: 13425
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/30/94 7:40p
Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please would you send your CD catalogue to:
Mike Napper
PO Box 492
SPIT JUNCTION
NSW 2088
Australia
Thanks!
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From: MIKE NAPPER Number: 13426
To: BEN BLAIR Date: 01/30/94 7:44p
Subj: Message to wrong person Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Ben:
Please ignore previous message from me regarding CD catalogue. As you probably
realised I screwed up and sent it to the wrong person!
Regards ... Mike
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From: MARC CIRCOSTA Number: 13427
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 01/30/94 7:10p
Subj: New SBCD.SYS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Stephen,
Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I managed to grab a copy of the old
driver and all is well again! Creative labs have taken a BIG step backwards
after their stupid decision to exclude hundreds of people, just over a simple
tag.
Thanks again...
Marc.
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From: MARC CIRCOSTA Number: 13428
To: TOM BULUM Date: 01/30/94 7:11p
Subj: New SBCD.SYS settings Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Tom,
Managed to get V4.11 and now all is pretty! Thanks fro the help...
Marc.
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 13429
To: ALL Date: 01/29/94 4:47p
Subj: CD's FOR SALE ......... Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Payment :COD,CHEQUE,MONEY ORDER
Phone: 03-707-2241 after 6pm
Fax: 03-796-1433
BBS Fido: 3:633/253
Quant. Title.
1 Iron Helix $130
23 Cream of the Crop 2 $45
5 Tech Arsenal $45
1 Day of the Tentacle $85
1 Protostar War on the Frontier $85
3 Mad Dog McCree $70
4 Return to Zork *b $60
2 Mantis, 21st Century Fighter $43
4 Spirit of Excalibur $49
1 Conan the Cimmerian $48
4 Cybergenic Ranger $47
1 Best of MicroProse (4 games) $38
3 Wing Commander/Ultima 6 $40
3 Rebel Assault $80
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From: NOEL CRANSWICK Number: 13430
To: JASON HYDAMACKA Date: 01/30/94 1:50a
Subj: Re: Misdirected mail. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JH> Bye the way,
JH> feel like adopting someone from Canada? I am pouring over
JH> immigration forms I received from the Australian Consulate and
JH> although I meet the requirement for points, I think it would be
JH> easier if I could find someone that would be able to show me
JH> around if I decide to move.
JH> Just a shot in the dark...
I'd be happy to show you around. I live in Melbourne. If you move here,
I'm sure I could give you a hand. Leave a message to let me know how you
are getting on.
All the best,
Noel.
... I came, I saw, I left.
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From: L RICHARD JOHNSON Number: 13431
To: STANLEY SHEFF Date: 01/28/94 4:33a
Subj: Brainex Rombrain Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Stanley Sheff to All dated 01-25-94 ***
> Now available from The Brainex System:
> FIDO 1:102/737
> Latest release date: 1/21/94
>
> ROMBRAIN - A stand alone CDROM file door. If you use a CDROM, you
> REQUEST - Used with Rombrain. This program will automatically
> copy offline file requests generated by RomBrain.
> The sysop just inserts the CD, and request copies
> files to a separate user directory on the hard drive.
> Users can download their files using the Request door.
I have Rombrain and Request registered. I have been having a problem with
Request not finding the files that were requested when I put the CD in to
transfer the files and I know they are there. Also, anyway to get Rombrain to
compile a list from all CDs available? Not just the one currently being listed.
And again, any way to be able to mark files during a search to one doesn't have
to remember where they were listed and what the name was?
I like the door but I see differences in the upgrades that lack from the
previous. I figure you have $80 from me so I can gripe. Wonderful software and
my users love it! Just a few whines from the sysop<G>.
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From: WILLIAM T. MCCLAIN Number: 13432
To: STEVE KRAISLER Date: 02/01/94 4:20a
Subj: Re: cd drive and drive d: Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* Reply to msg originally in CD Rom
-=> Quoting Steve Kraisler to All <=-
SK> I have a mitsumi cd drive labeled drive d: along wth my orginal hard
SK> drive c: . I am trying to add another hard drive but it too wants to
SK> be called drive d: (it is labeled so by my cmos definitions) I think
SK> I must rename my cd drive to drive e: but i don't know how. I changed
SK> the d: to e: in my autoexec and config files but that didn't work.
SK> How can I add this second hard drive to my system? thanks
Hi, Steve. Go into your AUTOEXEC.BAT and find the entry that loads
MSCDEX.EXE. Add to that line "/L:E". Also be sure that you have an entry
in CONFIG.SYS that says "LASTDRIVE=E". I hope this helps.
... Good luck from Mac in Tampa, FL
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From: ALAN JONES Number: 13433
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/01/94 7:26a
Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Joe Rinehart to All <=-
JR> For 1,500+ CD-Titles & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog...
JR> CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip, descript.zip (or) MAJIC word CONFIG gets
JR> both The Blue Parrot CD-ROM SUPPORT RBBS offers non-backboned echo
JR> config for daily cdlist updates, news, game reviews, & more.
JR> All config.sys cd-rom support files are available to all NEW users!
Joe:
Please send me a printed copy of the catalog. Thanks in advance.
Alan Jones
1914 Kings Row
Slidell, LA 70461-4802
... "Scotty, beam me up another Blue Wave message."
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From: ALAN JONES Number: 13434
To: AERO DREAM Date: 02/01/94 7:32a
Subj: Re: BSR cd-rom drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Aero Dream to All Users <=-
AD> found an old BSR cd and need some drivers anyone know where
AD> to get them... BSR bbs # would help..
AD> thanks
Call DAK at 1-800-888-9818 for technical information. All other
inquiries at 1-800-888-7808
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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From: ALAN JONES Number: 13435
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 1:41p
Subj: External BSR from DAK Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I am considering buying an external BSR CD-Rom driver from a friend. I called
DAK and they no longer sell the BSR CD-Rom driver. I was wandering if anyone
who has one has knowledge of this CD-Rom driver could give me some information.
The CD-Rom drive sold for $200 new. Can anyone provide me some information?
Thanks.
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From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 13436
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/29/94 1:22p
Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 11 NOW SHIP Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hello Mike,
Quoting your message (25 Jan 94 00:18) to All :
MS> | Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
MS> | Title: NIGHT OWL 11 Price: $29.90 |
Mike, do ye have any idea when the first 1994 cd with only 1994 files will
be released ? Not specific NightOwl; any PD/Shareware/NaughtyWare will be
allright :)
Thnx,
Jos
... Walt Disney is in suspended animation.
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From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 13437
To: LUCA SPADA Date: 01/31/94 7:13p
Subj: Help Amiga titles. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* In einer Nachricht an Rob Mcintyre, schrieb Luca Spada:
LS> In a message of 27 Jan 94 , Rob Mcintyre writes to Denis
LS> Coleman:
LS> RM> He now has monthly cd-roms, quarterly online roms and a 1000 disk
LS> online
LS> RM> cdrom,but if you just want "The Fred Fish Collection On CDROM", you
LS> can
LS> RM> get it from :
LS> Do you know which is the latest version of the Fred Fish
LS> Collection ?
Dudes,
i think the newst version thta some of the U.S. dealers have in
stock is Fredg Fish Collection V1.6. There is also a version which
is called Fred fish Online it has ppacked file the ones on the
collection run of CD.
Kind Reagrds Butsch CD_ROM / Switzerland Europe
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From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 13438
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/31/94 7:23p
Subj: JOURNEYMAN Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* In einer Nachricht an David Frost, schrieb Brice Fleckenstein:
BF> > Ross Focke Sorry to butt in guys, but I've heard of the
BF> >Journeyman Project but never seen it running: I take it that it's a
BF> >Windows-only product?
BF> Started out on the Mac, ported to the PC as a MPC title. I
BF> forget offhand if
BF> it requires Windows, but I THINK it does.
Hello all together, Yes "Journeyman Project" only runs under Windows.
And for all of the people who still think that windows is the best
PC system this is another hit. Journeyman did run smoothly and fast
on the mac but the MPC Version is big crap. Even on a 486 DX 2 with
a double speed cd-rom drive it is boriwng slow. We have allready
sold oer 60 pcs here in switzerland but it's not the game i would
personally buy. It has great 3D Rendered graphics but it's damm slow
Americans send us your dealerpricelists for quanity 100 / 200 mix
and match to fax + 41 61 482'22'38
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From: MIKE BUTSCH Number: 13439
To: VINCE CHIARO Date: 01/31/94 7:28p
Subj: laser, gunfight, cd games Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Vince
The was allmost correct. The game is called "Mad Dog McCree" and
it's out for the PC since 4 months. It's has fullscrenn motion
animation and synchro soundtrack. Instead of the laser gun which is
used in the arcades you usw the mouse. The game is pretty fun but
it's something you cannot play 4 hours a days or 20 times.
kind Regards Butsch CD-ROM / Mike Butsch jr.
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From: HARRY WHEAT Number: 13440
To: KEITH EHLERT Date: 01/31/94 10:24a
Subj: !Free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
KE>RL>JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories
KE>RL>JR>CATALOG!************* For the largest selection & lowest
KE>RL>JR>prices, get our NEW catalog... If you'd like a printed copy,
KE>RL>send your mailing information to us.
KE>RL>Great! Send to:
KE>RL>Randall Ledford
KE>RL>2731 Apapane. St.
KE>RL>Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
KE>Sure I'm game.
KE>Keith Ehlert
KE>53-775 Eisenhower Dr.
KE>La Quinta, CA 92253
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KE>RL> X SLMR 1.05 X I [] My Dog. I [] My Cat.
KE>RL>--- TMail v1.31.5
KE>RL> * Origin: Hawaii OnLine, Lihue, Kauai, HI. 808-246-8887
KE>(1:345/31)
KE>k\VORTEX.MSG^#FF *oqeoq^ ++^ z+ *VFT^#PTPaae++78e+bB+Qc,
KE>X CmpQwk #UNREGX UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
KE>--- Renegade v1-2 Exp
KE> * Origin: Call The Vortex next it's great! 773-5572 (1:219/804)
Keith I Would like a copy of your CD Catalog
Harry Wheat
6313 W. Desoto St.
Bay St. Louis, MS. 39520
Thanks!
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From: TOM BROWN Number: 13441
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 6:03a
Subj: CD changers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All:
TB> I'm kind of curious as to how a CD changer would work...
TB> ...I'm thinking about a Pioneer...
I would like to thank: The Lawman, David Silver and Jim Clements for
their helpful and informative replys to my above question. I really
appreciate it. I'm sure my hardware supplier will appreciate it, as
well. :-)
Thanks,
Tom
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From: BOB HAMILTON Number: 13442
To: GUIDO PIRAINO Date: 02/01/94 1:09a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> BH> > I have Night Owl 11 in stock for $50...
> Hi, i have no previuos experience or knowledge of the
> Night Owl Cd's, despite hearing the name plenty of times. I
> have been using The Mega Series Shareware Cd's. What does
> Night Owl 11 offer??
I was quoting from Vince Sorensen who was selling the Night Owl disk. I bought
the disk.
The Night Owl disk series is probably one of the most respected series,
although someone always manages to find something negative to say about each
release. I have to admit the Night Owl series has had a few viruses and
commercial packages... but not any worse than most of them and better than
many.
The disk is well laid out and Night Owl 11 is very current. I would say it's a
good disk all in all.
Bob.
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From: URBAN LARSSON Number: 13443
To: BOB BRYANT Date: 01/31/94 7:37p
Subj: CD/SB audio Refer: NONE
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I saw in the CD-rom echo that you wanted info on how to get CD sound
from an 8-bit SB. I've done this with my own 1.0 and on a friends 2.0.
This is my original text that I posted a while ago in the CD-rom echo.
The text is for the Panasonic 562 CD-rom but should be the same for
any other drive.
You can exchange the 18K resitors with a 50K stereo pontentiometer
if you want to alter the mix, instead of having it fixed, between
the SB and CD audio. It's also possible to solder the resistors to
the input jack instead of the phono connectors, but then you only
get mono sound. It's a BIG differens between mono and stereo sound,
take my word for it.
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OK, here's the solution how to get stereo sound from the SoundBlaster
1.0/1.5 when playing CD-audio sounds from the 562 CD-ROM driver using
the paddle card.
You'll need: 2pc 18-Kohm 1/4W resistors
2pc 10inch flexible wire
Misc things, like soldering iron, cutters, etc..
1. Remove both the SB and the CD-ROM controller, "paddle" card from
your PC and put them in front of you so you can read the component
markings on the cards.
2. Locate the two 10k resistors (colorlabeled brown,black,orange,gold)
marked "R3" and "R4" one inch behind the MIC input connector on
the SB card.
3. Solder one end of the first 18K resistor to the R3 resistor's end
that points to the mic connector.
4. Solder one end of the first 10inch wire to the other end of the
18K resistor and the other end of the wire to the WHITE phono
connector's center lead on the paddle card.
5. Solder one end of the second 18K resistor to the R4 resistor's end
that points at the mic connector.
6. Solder one end of the second 10inch wire to the other end of the 18K
resistor that is connected to R4 and the other end of the wire to
the RED phono connector's center lead on the paddle card.
7. Protect the 18k resistors from shortcircut other parts of the SB
card by putting some shrinktubing over them.
The 18k resitors was choosen to get a 1-1 soundlevel between sampled
sound and cd audiotrack sound. If a non 562 cd-drive is used, the
values probable have to be adjusted. Use values down to 6.8k to get
louder CD audio, and up to 33k to get more SB audio.
This can also be done to the SB 2.0, but the 10k resistors are
located 2 inches from mic connector and are marked "R21" and R23".
NOTE! The 18k resistor connecting to R21 should be soldered to
the end of R21 pointing AWAY from the mic connector.
Ubbe.
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From: DAVID EMERLING Number: 13444
To: PETER MOSCHINI Date: 02/02/94 3:19a
Subj: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PM> To all I was Looking somewhere in this bbs
PM> for some one who was selling NIGH OWL 11
PM> cd-rom.
PM> But i cant find the message
PM> if anyone finds it can someone tell me
PM> !!! ONE LOST PERSON !!!
I captured the text. Here is is below:
* * *
N E W N I G H T O W L 11. R E L E A S E
* Over 640 Meg's * No Dupes * No Dupes To Previous Versions
* All Zipped Files * New Viewer * 60% Files Released last 90 days
"Night Owl 11. " offer's over 4,500 all new files and supports for areas
such as Windows, OS/2, Games, Fonts, Ham Radio, Lan, Business and more !
Call Now And Get Your Copy ! - PRICE - $30.00
Best Of The Best - Night Owl 11. + Cream Of The Crop II - $50.00
ORDERS ONLY! US/CAN 800-243-0517 TEC/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
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From: PAULO TAO Number: 13445
To: CHUNI WU Date: 01/30/94 12:04p
Subj: sobre Carlos Main Refer: NONE
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Ola Chuni Wu, todo bem, tem um pesoal eu achar que vale voce
conhece, nome dele chamada Carlos Main, ele tem muito muito programa
de computador, ele sempre manda programa para Hot-Line BBS, sempre
troca programa com outra usario BBS. Eu ja falei com ele sobre voce,
Nao sei o que voce achar, depois voce pode troca alumas programa com
Carlos, ok?
Abraço
Tao Hua
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From: JIM LEENAN Number: 13446
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 7:29a
Subj: Chess CD-Rom Refer: NONE
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I am interested in buying one of the two CD-ROM chess games.
Either Battle Chess Enhanced or Chess Maniac [National Lampoon].
Can anyone recommend one over the other or if they are even worth
buying.
Thanks, Jim
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From: BRIAN OPITZ Number: 13447
To: ANDREW BISHOP Date: 02/04/94 10:10a
Subj: Need advice about a mac Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Kyle Lanclos > Andrew Bishop MSG 3:428 SUBJ:Need advice about a mac
CONF:Cdrom Wednesday,02-02-1994
BBS: << Prime Connection >>
Date: 01-26-94 (08:21) Number: 202 From: ANDREW
BISHOP Refer#: NONE
To: ALL Recvd: NO Subj: NEED
ADVICE ABOUT A MAC Conf: (83) F-CD-Rom --------------
AB>Any advice that anyone can give me would be most appreciated.
A few questions before any advice will be forthcoming.
1.) What is your budget for the Mac purchase?
2.) What will you be using the system for?
3.) What software do you plan to buy in addition to the system?
(relates to question 1).
Answer these questions and I may be able to help you.
Brian F. Opitz 02-04-1994
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From: BOB BREED Number: 13448
To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 02/04/94 10:51a
Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
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BB> Does Kodak really use gold-plated disks for their pictures????
LC> They use a CDROM recorder that is OEMed to them by Philips.
LC> Photo CD's that are not mass produced are CD-R (Recordable) media,
LC> which is a gold CD, with a green dye in the plastic of the data side of
LC> the disk. Yes, the disk has real gold in it. Gold reflects the light
LC> better than aluminum does through the green dye which stores the data.
LC> Mass produced/pressed Photo CD's would look no different than any
LC> other Audio or DATA CD. The gold disk is not needed for any reason
LC> other than the fact that Creating a single PhotoCD for a customer is a
LC> recording process, since the equipment and process is cheaper and much
LC> more compact. Whereas a Photo CD for mass distribution is
LC> manufactured the same way as Audio or DATA CD's are. For the reason
LC> that in larger quantity, it is MUCH less expensive. This explains why
LC> your Kodak PhotoCD Access (?) disk is made of aluminum...
Thanks for the dope -- nice to get a detailed explanation.
Now I have one more question: I have heard the the Recordable
CD's may not last as long as the mass-produced type? I don't
recall the reason, but I remember someone in this echo stating it
as a fact.
I guess my real question is this: Has Kodak done any life
expectancy tests on their version of the disk? What is the
official life expectancy, per Kodak??
I imagine that the point may be moot. Since the technology
changes so quickly, I guess the CD will soon be as extinct as an
8 track tape -- but I'm also sure that Kodak will have some
conversion system in place to transfer CD to di-lithium crystal
positronic storage media [:-) (And according to Star-Trek, that
WILL last forever.)
... Of course I'm sane. The voices said so.
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From: BOB BREED Number: 13449
To: JIM WILKINSON Date: 02/04/94 10:51a
Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
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JW> so slighlty in 10 - 20 years? By then The CD-ROM will have
JW> " Become a BETAMAX "
More like a 8 track. See other post.
... If "pro" is the opposite of "con", what's the opposite of "progress"?
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From: STEPHEN BURNS Number: 13450
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/04/94 11:26a
Subj: SENDTHECATALOG Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please send a copy of your catalog to me as well
Stephen Burns
1855 Diamond Street #222
San Diego, Ca. 92118-3336
Thanks :)
Stephen in Pacific Beach :)
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From: STEPHEN BURNS Number: 13451
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 02/04/94 11:25a
Subj: SENDTHECATALOG Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Please send me a copy of your catalog
Thanks, Stephen in Pacific Beach :)
Stephen Burns
1855 Diamond Street #222
San Diego, Ca. 92109-3336
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From: ALAN HUMAN Number: 13452
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 10:37a
Subj: 7th Guest Help Refer: NONE
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A friend of mine is playing T7G and I've been feeding him with game tips
from this conference. He has asked me to see if anyone can help him
with the following problem. He is in the Sanctuary and there's a hole
in the floor. He can't figure out the puzzle. He's been to the library
twice and it says to follow the markings on the floor. He doesn't see
any markings. Is this a hardware problem? He would really appreciate
any help with this. He's been stuck in this area for quite a while.
Thanks.
Alan Human@1:3659/2
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13453
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 02/03/94 10:00p
Subj: U.S. CD-ROM SOFTWARE Refer: NONE
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MC> magazine. It soon became (painfully) apparent to me
MC> that this is a place to get hold of second-hand,
MC> discontinued and old versions... not to buy the
MC> latest titles and expect an invoice...
Not true. Dealers like myself and Mike Shannon are always adding new titles.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13454
To: AL KOLLER Date: 02/03/94 10:04p
Subj: Pioneer Refer: NONE
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AK> Could someone post the Pioneer tech support
AK> telephone number and/or BBS number please?
Their BBS number is (408) 748-2105.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13455
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 10:05p
Subj: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CDROM stats Refer: NONE
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File stats for the BEST NEW SHAREWARE CD-TOP DRAWER for 1990 to 1994:
File % Apx 'K' % File % Apx 'K' %
==== ===== ======== ===== ==== ===== ======== =====
90 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 91 1 0.0% 100 0.0%
92 6 0.1% 2,380 0.4% 93 3,968 95.1% 558,536 91.6%
94 144 4.8% 48,607 8.0% ==== ===== ======== =====
---- Total Files: 4,174 Total Approx 'K' Bytes: 609,523 ----
Duplicate Files Comparison - Top Drawer versus other popular CDs:
Big Sky 1 - 0% So Much Shareware # 3 - 2.4%
Cream of the Crop # 2 - 11.7% Software Vault Gold (# 3) - 10.3%
Nightowl 10 - 12.4% Call PCJ at 615-339-0235 if you
Nightowl 11 - 6.4% need a file comparison with any
Pier 3 - 15.3% of the other popular CDROMs.
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 13456
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 6:19p
Subj: Comptons's Int Ency Refer: NONE
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I have (2) Comptons's Interactive Encyclopedia's for sale. These are the
windows version 1.01VW. My price is $35 + P&H. reply back soon, I do not
think these will last very long!!!!!!!
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: CHRIS CHASE Number: 13457
To: MIKE CICCOLINI Date: 02/02/94 12:43a
Subj: !FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE
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-> 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.
I would Like the catolog please....:) Thanx....
Chris Chase
6 luther street
Oneonta, New York
13820
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From: STEPHEN WESTOVER Number: 13458
To: DONALD POLAK Date: 01/29/94 10:10a
Subj: Gateway CD and OS/2 Refer: NONE
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-=Quoting a message sent by Donald Polak to Stephen Westover about Gateway CD a
DP=>It should.... If it is SCSI it should, otherwise you'd have to call IBM's B
=>there is one in Toronto and they have every driver you can think of... Once
=>installed it will work through OS/2 DOS mode and Windows mode without
=>additional drivers for each mode..
Thanks for the info.
* S p |\| *
Stephen Westover - Shippensburg, PA
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13459
To: ERNIE BUELL Date: 01/29/94 7:01a
Subj: RAM Drive & CD-ROM Dri Refer: NONE
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EB>Lawman, we are using MSCDEX v2.2 and it has a parameter that allows you to
EB>specify the drive letter. The autoexec.bat command below is on a system
EB>that we wanted to specify drive E: as the CD, The /L:x where x is the
EB>drive letter you want to use. Be sure you either do not use a LASTDRIVE=
EB>statment in your config.sys or if you do it is equal to or higher that the
EB>last drive letter you are using on your system. we are using DOS 6.2., ps.
EB>the /V is a startup command to tell MSCD001 to display its startup
EB>parameters during startup, /M: specifies the number of buffers you want
EB>allocated. I am still learning in this area so i cannot defend the paramter
EB>of /M:15, nor have i tried any other # here. This program can be loaded high
EB>if you use the memory manager of your choice. You can also specify /E and
EB>MSCDEX will load its sector buffers in extended memory if available. If you
EB>do have dos 6.2 a clear description of this and more can be had by using the
EB>'help mscdex' command in the \dos directory. This does not solve the
EB>loading sequence problem with your RAM but at least you have info on
EB>MSCDEX....
EB>C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:MSCD001 /L:E /V /M:15
EB>Hope this helps.. good luck,
EB>TL>-> I want my CD Rom to be drive E and my Ram Drive to be drive F.
EB>eb>The MSCDEX driver in your AUTOEXEC.BAT assigns drive letters
EB>eb>to CD-ROM's and it always picks the next higher drive letter than the
EB>eb>last fixed and/or RAM drive. There's no way to change this behavior.
EB>TL>You have Device=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE (and your ram statement and any oth
EB>TL>settings ) probably near the top of the loading order of your config.
EB>TL>and then lower down on that list you have your Device=C:\DEV\MTMCDS.S
EB>TL>statement near the bottom of your config.sys statement, thats why its
EB>TL>loading your ram drive before your cdrom drive. I'm not really hip ye
EB>TL>on ram drives but assuming you are probably loading some of the drive
EB>TL>in high memory, you'll have to have the RAM drive first.
EB>eb>The MTMCDS.SYS driver doesn't assign the drive letter to the CD-ROM;
EB>eb>it's the MSCDEX driver in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file that does that.
EB>eb>Resuffling the order in which these drivers and RAMDRIVE.SYS won't
EB>eb>affect drive letter assignments. It won't even help if you use the DOS
EB>eb>INSTALL command to load the MSCDEX ahead of RAMDRIVE.SYS in your
EB>eb>CONFIG.SYS
EB>eb> * OLX 2.1 TD * Bowgie, Carlsbad Calif.
EB>eb>--- WM v2.09/92-0250
EB>eb> * Origin: Dragnet BBS Oceanside,CA. 619-940-1985 (1:202/401)
EB>--- WM v3.10/92-0602
EB> * Origin: The Blues Cafe (214) 638-1186 8 Nodes Dallas Tx (1:124/8014)
I think you meant to tell somebody else this as I already knew that, the
problem was for the people I replied to, was how to get the cdrom loaded
before their ram drive and I've never fooled with a ram drive before.
Somebody had told me that that the autoexec.bat is where the drive
letter is assigned for the cdrom but not so, because I directed it from
my config.sys line then remap those drive letters in my login.bat file
as I have drive letters up to S. Also I use IBM PC DOS 6.1 as its much
more stable than MSDOS and its editor is far more superior in functions.
I have to use the pioneer cd drivers that came with my six disk cd
changer.
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From: PIERRE LESSARD Number: 13460
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/17/94 2:05p
Subj: !Free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE
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JR│If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us.
For the CD catalog:
PIERRE LESSARD
2400, 121E RUE
ST-GEORGES (QUEBEC)
CANADA, G5Y 8A2
Thanks!
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From: PIERRE LESSARD Number: 13461
To: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Date: 01/19/94 6:59p
Subj: Shareware Cdroms Refer: NONE
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HB│ Steve Fairbairn wrote *
HB│***Can anyone recommend good OS/2 or Macintosh shareware CDROMs
HB│suitable for
HB│***posting on a BBS?
HB│If you'd like info, Id like to mail you our catalogue. Please post your
HB│mailing address.
I'm interested too for buying a MacIntosh shareware Cd-ROM
suitable on a IBM bbs... Here is my address:
PIERRE LESSARD
2400, 121E RUE
ST-GEORGES (QUEBEC)
CANADA G5Y 8A2
Thanks!
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From: PIERRE LESSARD Number: 13462
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/22/94 6:19p
Subj: Mac Cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Joe!
I'm looking for a MacIntosh shareware CD-ROM suitable on my IBM
bbs... Do you know where I can buy that?
Thanks.
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From: PIERRE LESSARD Number: 13463
To: ALL Date: 01/25/94 1:14p
Subj: DRM600 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello!
I'm looking for best price for a Pioneer DRM600 with an SCSI 16-bit
interface? Interested to buy right NOW!
Thanks.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13464
To: MIKE AVILA Date: 01/29/94 12:41a
Subj: DESERT STORM CD Refer: NONE
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MA> Has anybody seen the Time Desert Storm CD-ROM? Any opinions on
MA> it? Does it have a lot of good movies or is it just still
MA> pictures?
MA> I appreciate any comments as I want to buy it for my son ASAP.
MA> The best price I have seen is $19 + $5 shipping.
Michael,
We have them in stock at $17.90. Call if you'd like to order one!
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 * ... A fool and his money soon become a Sysop!
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13465
To: MICHAEL DAVILA Date: 01/29/94 12:41a
Subj: DESERT STORM CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MD:> MA> Has anybody seen the Time Desert Storm CD-ROM? Any opinions on
MD:> Once you find out , let me know please. I spent a year over there and
MD:> would like to see that CD. Thanx
Michael,
We have them in stock at $17.90. Call if you'd like to order one!
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 * Dammit Jim! I'm a doctor, not a tagline!
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13466
To: RANDY BROWN Date: 01/29/94 12:41a
Subj: Looking Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RB:>I'm looking for program that plays audio cd's through DOS...CAn anybody
help
RB:>me out?
Randy,
SoundWorks will do that. We stock them at $18.80 if you're interested.
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 * E-Mailing frequencies are open Captain.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13467
To: ALL Date: 01/29/94 12:42a
Subj: FREE CD! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
| Title: THE CD-ROM OF CD-ROMS Price: $19 |
This Windows 3.1 multimedia CD is a directory of over 4000 CD-ROM
titles, nearly 5000 companies (with contact information), almost
2000 industry movers & shakers, and close to 600 reviews.
PRICING: ALONE...$19 * W/ ANY PURCHASE...$9 * W/$100 PURCHASE...$0
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 * '94 L.A. quake survivor.
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From: DAVE CHAPPELL Number: 13468
To: PAUL MUNZENBERGER Date: 01/29/94 3:44p
Subj: Re: Worm drive Questions Refer: NONE
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PM~hi i am interested in having some files backed up to cd-rom.
PM~I am interested in buying one if i can find a few people to form
PM~an association or something.
PM~do you do backups for people?
PM~how much do blanks cost?
PM~are they scsi?
PM~are the file just copied to the cd-rom device or is there software
PM~needed
PM~i will think of more questions for you
PM~ thanks for answering
PM~ bye
I believe that CD ROMS are READ ONLY MEMORY. Hence the term ROM. What
you want is an optical disc. That type device writes once reads many
(at least the one that I have on a system at work). The optical disks
run about $90.00 apiece.
TTFN
Dave
■ SLMR 2.1a ■ MultiMedia. Sick of that word yet?
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13469
To: ALL Date: 01/28/94 4:53p
Subj: Top Drawer Stats 1/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Top Drawer will be released any day now for a mere $19.00. I have been
working with the file lists, accumulating stats. I am very pleased with
the file lists. The producers didn't hold back here! Every file has a
very complete description, and there is a file_id.diz in every archive.
The following is a list of each file area and its contents:
1-Applications has 63 files in 15997193 bytes
2-Banner/Label Programs & Forms has 25 files in 3515446 bytes
3-Business Accounting & Finance has 104 files in 25399144 bytes
4-Benchmarks/Virus/Diagnostics Aids has 63 files in 7320366 bytes
5-Batch/Boot/Event Utilities has 26 files in 1595654 bytes
6-C.A.D. & C.A.M. has 103 files in 18077003 bytes
7-Communications Programs has 80 files in 12351707 bytes
8-Comm Protocols & Modem Setups has 44 files in 3941638 bytes
9-Compression Programs has 55 files in 6072341 bytes
10-DataBase Programs has 69 files in 17295731 bytes
11-Desktop/Desktop Pub/Spreadsheets has 17 files in 3221633 bytes
12-DOS Utilities has 179 files in 14074060 bytes
13-GAMES and Educational Programs has 365 files in 76315800 bytes
14-Graphic Programs & Utilities has 80 files in 9481809 bytes
15-Graphics/Animations/Raytraced has 26 files in 5368421 bytes
16-Ham Radio/Shortwave Listening has 93 files in 15695128 bytes
17-Handicapped Aids & Utilities has 12 files in 1409230 bytes
18-Home & Personal Computing & Humor has 108 files in 17143570 bytes
19-Home Recipes / Health / Medicine has 30 files in 4198633 bytes
20-LANs/Multitask/Nets/AltOperatingSys has 77 files in 14132417 bytes
21-Menu Programs & Shells has 37 files in 5179932 bytes
22-OffLine Mail Readers has 51 files in 8905739 bytes
23-OS/2(tm) Files / Programs has 233 files in 34110248 bytes
24-Patches & UnProtects has 74 files in 9560616 bytes
25-Printer Helps / Drivers /Utilities has 61 files in 7648704 bytes
26-Speaker & SB & AdLib & Midi Utils has 12 files in 2211023 bytes
27-Religion & Genealogy Programs has 101 files in 12080974 bytes
28-WordProcessing & Text Editors has 67 files in 7900261 bytes
29-Win Communications has 26 files in 5191920 bytes
30-Win Desktop / Editors / Fonts has 87 files in 12752918 bytes
31-Win Drivers has 14 files in 3920702 bytes
32-Win Games / Sound Utilities has 72 files in 10276459 bytes
33-Win Home & Personal has 79 files in 16611588 bytes
34-Win Icons BMP's & Screen Apps has 21 files in 5012270 bytes
35-Windows NT(tm) has 18 files in 2080386 bytes
36-Win Utilities and Help files has 184 files in 26012861 bytes
37-Windows(tm) Demo has 14 files in 6026718 bytes
38-Outerware(tm) - Original Images has 121 files in 34629332 bytes
39-Feature Authors and Unique Releases has 35 files in 10364486 bytes
40-BBS Door Programs has 309 files in 46570628 bytes
41-BBS Utilities has 507 files in 35141889 bytes
42-BBS Software Packages has 57 files in 21106603 bytes
43-RIP Icons/Buttons/Screens/Utilities has 91 files in 5721549 bytes
44-PCBoard(tm) [PPE] BBS Extensions has 185 files in 2863025 bytes
45-BBS Network Info Pak & Starter Kits has 71 files in 1849664 bytes
Now for the file dates. Please note that the handful of files dated
before 1993 are programs such as Wildcat test drive, which simply has
not been updated since then. The files were carefully hand picked.
File stats for 1992 and 1993:
92 File % Apx 'K' % 93 File % Apx 'K' %
== ==== ===== ======== ===== == ==== ===== ======== =====
1 1 0.0% 497 0.1% 1 98 2.3% 11,263 1.8%
2 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 80 1.9% 9,835 1.6%
3 1 0.0% 91 0.0% 3 107 2.6% 15,767 2.6%
4 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 4 188 4.5% 23,597 3.9%
5 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 524 12.6% 57,414 9.4%
6 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6 663 15.9% 89,775 14.7%
7 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7 610 14.6% 88,431 14.5%
8 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 8 502 12.0% 75,817 12.4%
9 2 0.0% 797 0.1% 9 306 7.3% 37,962 6.2%
10 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 10 166 4.0% 24,576 4.0%
11 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 11 191 4.6% 39,764 6.5%
12 2 0.0% 995 0.2% 12 533 12.8% 84,335 13.8%
---- ----- -------- ----- ---- ----- -------- -----
6 0.1% 2,380 0.4% 3,968 95.1% 558,536 91.6%
==== ===== ======== ===== ==== ===== ======== =====
File stats for 1994:
92 File % Apx 'K' %
== ==== ===== ======== =====
1 199 4.8% 49,669 8.0%
==== ===== ======== =====
There are 199 files dated from 1-1-94 through 1-16-94 for a total
of 49,669,386 bytes!
---- Total Files: 4,174 Total Approx 'K' Bytes: 609,523 ----
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13470
To: ALL Date: 01/28/94 4:53p
Subj: Top Drawer Stats 2/2 Refer: NONE
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(Continued from previous message)
Well, these are the facts. It's a great disc, and you can preview it
online the Computer Works BBS. The file list is available for download
as TOPDRWR.ZIP. We are accepting online orders using Visa/Mastercard &
COD.
Computer Works
CD-Rom Sales
(205) 793-4481 Voice
(205) 671-0092 BBS
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From: BENJAMIN ROOT Number: 13471
To: CHIP SLATE Date: 01/29/94 7:56p
Subj: /L: lines Refer: NONE
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not to be picky or anything - but what the @#$& are you talking about
/L: lines are used to load drivers into high memory so your lower 640 is
free scarificing some high mem for low is worth it since most programs
only run off low mem, XMS, EMS, but not HIGH - its the space between low
and your upper 1mb that just sits there - unless you use those lines.
Sorry I didn't mean to sound like an %$$&@** or anything but you should
really be sure you know what your talking about - before you shoot your
mouth off.
Das' Boot
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From: PETER CESAR Number: 13472
To: ALL Date: 01/28/94 8:41p
Subj: 7TH QUEST Refer: NONE
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I get a background noise when a digital fragment(video) plays.
I have the following configuration:
486Dx33 (Planhold) ,Speedstar Pro VLB,Soundblaster Pro 2.0,
8Mb,Qemm 7.03,Panasonic CR 562B Cd-rom directly connected to the soundblaster
card. (dma 1,220,interrupt 5).
How do I get rid of that background noise. Do I have to buy another videocard
or another soundcard ?
Drivers used cmke43.sys (don't no if this is completely the right spelling)
,opticache.
An audiocable came with the Panasonic. Can this cable directly be connected to
the SB-card. (the cable has three wires,4 openings so one dummy on either side)
I hope someone out there has a solution.
Peter Cesar, Voorburg,The Netherlands
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From: UWE MUELLER Number: 13473
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/29/94 11:10a
Subj: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
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Quoting a msg dated <24 Jan 94 09:02>, from Joe Rinehart to All:
Hi Joe
Please send one catalog to
Uwe Mueller
Untere Sonnhalde 9
CH-5035 Unterentfelden
Switzerland
Thanx
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From: ANTONIO BIANCHI Number: 13474
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/29/94 12:36a
Subj: cdroms Refer: NONE
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Hi Joe
thanks for the list that you sent me, I found it very intersting.
I have some questions to ask:
1) How can I pay the CDs, would it be possible with my visa ?
2) Is it possible to send you the order through the fax (including a copy of
my ID) ?
3) Reading through the list I found many titles that I am interested, but for
now I have chosen 7 titles to buy. That would make a total of about 200 $.
Can you tell me how much would it be the shipping costs ?
That all for now, I hope to have news from you soon so I can send you my
order. Thanks again and bye
Antonio
... File not found, I'll load something *I* think is interesting.
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From: MEL SANBORN Number: 13475
To: ED WELCH Date: 01/29/94 10:52p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562B Refer: NONE
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Hello ED!
Thursday January 27 1994, ED WELCH writes to 9000:
EW> i've got a sb pro and i'm thinking of getting the panasonic double speed
EW> cd-rom drive
EW> should i get it?
EW> i've got a 486dx 33, 4megs ram, 130hd, 64k cache, svga 1meg
EW> is this good enough hardware?
EW> are there any better drives than the panasonic double speed which are
EW> compatible with My SB PRO?
I have 1 and I have the sbp16-asp and the pan 562b.The only thing is to tell
the sb16 the port like SBP:220 .mAKE SURE YOU PUT THE SBP for the port.
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From: NATHAN MOSCHKIN Number: 13476
To: JOHN MASON Date: 01/30/94 12:53a
Subj: Creative Labs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* Friday January 28 1994, John Mason writes to All:
JM> Well this is totally UNACCEPTABLE! It is sad for a company to hide
JM> a problem and not make it right with the customer! That is how you
JM> lose your customers with BAD SERVICE AND BAD PRODUCTS!!! I think
JM> I'll go buy a ROLAND!
Creative Labs is just like any other company. They make mistakes, and
sometimes their right hand doesn't know what their left hand has done. Give
them a break. I PERSONALLY like my SoundBlaster Pro. But, if you want to go
buy another card, I would get the Gravis Ultrasound Card. That thing has
POWER.
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From: DAVID ANDERSON Number: 13477
To: ANDY ROFF Date: 01/28/94 1:03a
Subj: Night Owl 10 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AR>I have Night Owl 10. Can anyone give me a list of virus infected files.
AR>That way I could delete them from the database. Or is the producer
AR>offering refunds.
AR>Andy
THe ones i know of are:
SPORT21C.ZIP-Has a bunch of viruses. Butterfly and Filler are the ones
know of.II actually think that the program was just a way to dist.
them.
SF2_UP.ZIP- It's the street fighter 2 upgrade. it has the memory
lapse virus in it.
those are the only ones that i remember. I think they are the only ones
though.
Hope this helps
TTYL,
Dave
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 13478
To: JAMES KING Date: 01/30/94 1:19p
Subj: cd rom drives $99 Refer: NONE
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JAMES KING wrote in a message to TERRY BLOUNT:
TB> 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 $970
TB> 4 drive setup as above.... A $560 value special offer .....$530
JK> Do you have any literature on these Setup, with the
JK> Specs or Anything else to help make a Decision <G>.
The main "specs" is that they originally sold for over $600 new
(about 3 years ago) and for under $100 today this is a fantastic
deal. They have shown under 350 ms access time with every diag
utility I have ran on them. The transfer rate is 150 kbs (about
80 times faster than a modem running at 2,000 cps).
JK> can Talk <G>. Also What Warranty comes with the Above and
JK> Make me a Deal, on 1 of Each Units.
These units come with a 30 day warranty. The package deals I
have offered are the best I can do unless you want to purchase
a quantity of 50 drives. If you take 50 drives I'll give you a
1,000 discount. That's $3,950 for 50 drives! Some conditions
apply to this offer... call for details... 205-824-2552
Eagerly waiting to hear from you... <g>
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 13479
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/30/94 1:32p
Subj: DUPE CHART? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Brice Fleckenstein wrote in a message to Giuliano Maciocci jr:
LB> Try Cream of the Crop II . I dont have a copy but from
LB> what I have read it would be a good choice.
>I was thinking about it, but I still don't know how many dupes I'd get between
>my NO10 and COC2. Ideas anyone?
BF> Likely 10% or a little less - I suspect there will be a
BF> higher dupe level between COC2 and Night Owl 11.
CoC2 and N.O. 10 has about 1,100 files in common.
CoC2 and N.O. 11 has only 101 files in common.
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From: LOUIS SOKOL Number: 13480
To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/30/94 1:05a
Subj: Re: seventh guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JU> Ah HAAAAA! You cheated. You know how to play the piano.
JU> Sadly, I don't. But I play a mean multiple CD music player.
JU> The slime globs seem, by consensus, to be the toughest puzzle.
JU> Best hint I've got is to imitate the moves of the green globs.
JU> Be careful about leaving a "pocket" open w/ blue globs on
JU> three sides of an empty socket.
JU> Saw another notice in this conference that the micro puzzle
JU> was not solvable; it had a bug. But, I did get it after a few
JU> martinis. Problem is, now I don't remember what I did.
The name of the similar puzzle is HEXXAGON. The filename is something like
HEXX.ZIP After playing that game for a while, the microscope puzzle in T7G was
a snap! Took me 3 tries and I beat it.
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From: NICK FUNK Number: 13481
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 3:53a
Subj: Critical Path Help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I made it out of the hallway into the packing room, but am having
problems surviving that.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!!
By the way, does the notebook have any order to it?
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From: RICK PEDLEY Number: 13482
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 01/30/94 11:23a
Subj: Night owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BO>Laurie, a netmail responce is on it's way to you !! Hopefully you will
BO>receive it soon.
Boris, did you get the netmail I sent you re CDROM publishers?
Rick
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From: STEVE SMITH Number: 13483
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 9:49a
Subj: Sony 31A-003 file Refer: NONE
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I recently purchased a Sony 31A-003 double speed CD-ROM and I
installed it with no problem. The one thing that doesn't work however is the
file to play audio CD's. I think it's outdated. Does anyone know where I may
get a copy of the file to play audio CD's for this CD-ROM??? Any and all help
will be most appreciated..
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From: STEVE SMITH Number: 13484
To: GORDON COWAN Date: 01/31/94 9:56a
Subj: Toolworks reference libra Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* In a message originally to All, Gordon Cowan said:
GC>@SUBJECT:Toolworks Reference Library
GC>N Has anybody got a fix for this problem? I have a 486 svga
GC>with a 1 meg cirrus card. Software Toolworks Reference
GC>Library on CD ROM crashes the video when loaded! I have
GC>discovered that not loading the mouse driver fixes the
GC>problem - but who wants to use both hands anyway? A variety
GC>of rodent drivers and dos versions have been tried to get
GC>around this stupid hassle, to no avail. The problem has been
GC>replicated on a 386dx also running a cirrus svga card!
GC>--- DB 1.54/003730
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GC>102/138 2 209/209 202/1
I have heard of a problem such as this at the place I used to work. The fix
came in a disk supplied by SWTW's. I don't have access to the disk now but have
you tried contacting SWTW's?? If I'm not mistaken this is the same problem we
encountered because we used Cirrus Logic 1MB video cards for some time. Let me
know if this helps...
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From: STEVE SMITH Number: 13485
To: OKTAVIAN FLORYSIAK Date: 01/31/94 10:03a
Subj: SONY CD-ROM Question! Refer: NONE
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* In a message originally to All, Oktavian Florysiak said:
OF>Does anybody here know what brand and type of controller does
OF>the sony 31a
OF>cd-rom drive come with???
OF>Thanks In Advance!
OF>... Catch the Blue Wave!
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OF> * Origin: Phone Henge [203-826-1153 HST16/V32b] New
OF>Britain,CT (1:142/212)
Well actually I think it's a generic board. I have a Sony 31A-003 (double
speed) and I can't recall any brand on the controller.
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From: STEVE KRAISLER Number: 13486
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 6:18p
Subj: cd drive and drive d: Refer: NONE
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I have a mitsumi cd drive labeled drive d: along wth my orginal hard drive c: .
I am trying to add another hard drive but it too wants to be called drive d:
(it is labeled so by my cmos definitions) I think I must rename my cd drive to
drive e: but i don't know how. I changed the d: to e: in my autoexec and
config files but that didn't work. How can I add this second hard drive to my
system? thanks
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From: JUSTIN TURY Number: 13487
To: ALL Date: 01/22/94 2:46p
Subj: t7g Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Has anyone solved the Bishop puzzle on the floor in front of that one bed?
Also, the rug in the same room has a map of the basement maze in it! There are
two arrows, and they are close together, if that helps any.
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From: MIKE AVILA Number: 13488
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/24/94 5:05p
Subj: DESERT STORM CD Refer: NONE
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-> >I am looking to buy my son the Time Desert Storm CD.
-> >Cheapest price I saw was $19 + $5 shipping; is that a good price?
->
-> Not really - if you prepay, I sell it at $19 WITH shipping.
->
So far what I have heard about it is not impressing me. If I should
change my mind and get it how do I contact you? Via the BBS in your
tagline, is that the only way?
THANKS
Mike
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From: MIKE AVILA Number: 13489
To: PERRY WHITNEY Date: 01/24/94 5:07p
Subj: Re: Desert Storm CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> -=> Quoting Mike Avila to All <=-
->
-> MA> Has anybody seen the Time Desert Storm CD-ROM? Any opinions on
-> MA> Does it have a lot of good movies or is it just still pictures?
->
-> I have one called "A line in the sand". I looked through it a bit
-> and found many documents on the war along with pictures. It was ma
-> for the U.S. Marines. I was one of the first 10,000 troops there
-> (Navy) and I didn't see my picture in it!!! I never heard of the
-> Times one.
->
Does the one you have include movies or just still pictures and
documents? It already has points against it for not having your
picture!
THANKS
Mike
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 13490
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/24/94 10:49a
Subj: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>>Second, SCSI utilizes DMA transfers for I/O to and from the motherboard.
>>While this is the fastest way to get information to and from system memory
BF> NOT!
BF> DMA on the average 80386 or higher motherboard is SLOWER than
BF> programmed I/O can be done. Many 80286's have slower DMA than
BF> PIO can do.
You guys are getting too general here. Only ISA planar (motherboard) DMA
is so slow, EISA planar DMA and both ISA and EISA busmaster DMA are generally
faster, often by a large margin.
>>SCSI-based computer systems become quite slow at foreground
>>tasks when doing heavy disk access in the background.
BF> This is true for ANY system.
It is more true for some systems than others... ;-) I recently switched
from a PIO host adapter to a busmaster host adapter, and the impact of
background disk activity on foreground tasks was reduced *enourmously*.
However, I run OS/2; a Dos system would see much less benefit.
Jeff
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From: JEFF PATTEN Number: 13491
To: JEREMY FRASER Date: 01/25/94 10:50a
Subj: BUSTEK TO NEC3XE (CDR-600) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JF> I've just purchased an NEC 3Xe TripleSpin CDROM player ( also
JF> known as the CDR-600 ). I thought I could just hook it up to my
JF> SCSI card and let her rip. HA! My MIS department bought a SCSI
JF> adapter made by a company called BusTek ( not many people I've
JF> talked to have heard of them ). I need to get the MSCDEX drivers
JF> for the SCSI card to talk to the 3Xe. Can anybody help me with
Buslogic (408) 492-9090 voice
Jeff
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13492
To: JOHN COOK Date: 01/28/94 12:51a
Subj: PIONEER 600X Refer: NONE
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I read a post that you have a Pioneer 6 disk changer. I purchased one a couple
of week ago and it worked fine for a week. Then all of a sudden I ran into
problems. The symptom is I can do a DIR of the root directory of a CD, but
when I go into one of the subdirectories I get garbage on the screen and the
system locks up and I have to do a cold boot.
I have returned it to the deal and he is having the same problems. Do you
or anyone know of such a problem or have you heard of this before? If so, is
it most likely the controller card or Pioneer unit itself? The dealer is
having trouble returning it to his supplier as the supplier thinks it is just a
bad setup configuration. I was fooling with Memaker and QEMM trying different
ways to load items high in memory. However, I just booted without any loaded
high and had about 600k base memory and still got the same symptoms. The deal
put it on his computer and installed it and he gets the same problems that I
did.
Is there someone experienced out there that this rings a bell on the
symptoms and the solution. I did have a certified Tech look at it and he said
the Pioneer unit was bad. Being that it is BRAND NEW, I don't want to have it
go though warranty repair. Usually the first 30 days dealers just trade you a
new unit and return the defective one with a DOA label.
Thanks...
Jerry
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13493
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 01/28/94 1:11a
Subj: Catalog Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Mike,
I apparently don't have a copy of your catalog. Would you be so kind as to
mail me one?
Jerry Thomson
4973 Northlawn
Sterling Hgts., MI 48310
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13494
To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 01/28/94 1:19a
Subj: cd rom drives $99 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Terry Blount to All dated 01-26-94 ***
> 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 $970
Are these new or refurb drives? If refurb, what type of refurb. My brand new
Pioneer 600x broke after the first week and I just may get a refund on it and
go a route like you are offering. At least this way, if one fails, I would
have 7 others still working.
Also, if you have a catalog on your products, would you send to me?
Jerry Thomson
4973 Northlawn
Sterling Hgts., MI 48310
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From: BRANDON LEE Number: 13495
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 4:31p
Subj: [] Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello,
Hey, I've been giving some thought to buying a CD-ROM. But I was
wondering, what would I need it for? Most the CD games would be on
floppies, and a CD can't be written on. So what's the good of buying
one?
Brandon Lee
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* Origin: CAXIUS BBS - San Leandro, CA [510-895-6961] (1:215/42)
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From: JASON TAYLOR Number: 13496
To: JEFF NEWMAN Date: 02/02/94 1:44a
Subj: Re: new bbs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I don't know anything about this. talk to the other one.
Jason taylor
ttyl
from Memphis Tn.
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From: ANDREW B Number: 13497
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 1:58a
Subj: Mac CD-roms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone have any info on any catalogs the specialize in cd-roms for
Mac? Or at least offers a Mac section. And to anyone in the Philadelphia
area, does anyone know of a store that offers these? I've had little luck
finding Mac Cd info.
Thanks,
AJEB
___
* Freddie 1.2.5 * The first full-featured QWK reader for the Mac.
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* Origin: Chronicles of Narnia 215-464-9068 (1:273/941)
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From: BILL LUNDBERG Number: 13498
To: DENIS SHANAHAN Date: 02/01/94 10:23p
Subj: CD COMPATIBILITY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thanks for the info on the RS CD ROM. I will have to try to hook it up to the
SB again. As for full motion video it is a liottle choppy on 7th guest etc.
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From: RICK DEMERS Number: 13499
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 5:34a
Subj: Ultima VIII: Pagan Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone out there know if there going to release Ultima VII
on CD-Rom? Although I loved the game, I hated the fact that my hard
drive ran constantly as well as needing so much free space for the game.
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* Origin: The Inner Sanctum ..The Judge's Domain (905)732-9826 (1:247/303.0)
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From: STEPHEN WESTOVER Number: 13500
To: DANA REPOUILLE Date: 02/01/94 9:35a
Subj: Gateway Cd And Os/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-= Quoting a message sent by Dana Repouille about Gateway Cd And Os/2 =-
=>systems, and you can't run Workgroups with OS/2. You can run all of
=>your Windows applications fine under OS/2, though.
Thats not a problem. I'm going to start with a fresh
installation.
Stephen Westover - Shippensburg, PA
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* OLX 2.2 * Rap:Music :: Etch-a-Sketch:Art
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From: MTRAFFIC Number: 13501
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 12:20a
Subj: Traffic Report! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*********************************************************************
* Birdsoft Poster Record for Area: CDROM *
* Messages received by Robotech BBS (1:3600/7) *
* Sat, Jan 1, 1994 - Tue, Feb 1, 1994 *
*********************************************************************
Posts Name Average Size Address
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
65 Mike Shannon 920 1:3407/101
47 Kyle Machulis 884 1:3815/101
43 Boris Osadciw 1055 1:157/46
34 Christoph Steinecke 955 2:242/401.10
33 Chad Reid 998 1:207/703.0
32 Leslie Rhorer 618 1:387/800.4
31 Doug Carpenter 765 1:362/119
28 The Lawman 1506 1:2202/5
27 Bob Breed 1773 1:202/1010
27 David Silver 903 2:2405/21.0
26 Wee Yung 1064 1:102/138
25 Giuliano Maciocci Jr 1029 5:7211/1.78
25 Terry Blount 1151 1:3625/441
24 Laurie Batt 953 3:640/532
24 Chip Slate 941 1:3663/301.0
23 Mike Gervasi 768 1:3658/1
22 Gordon Peterson 1579 2:320/203
22 Derek Stutsman 857 1:124/6106
21 Jim Lambert 1370 1:18/10
20 Jason Wagner 962 1:309/9
19 Gary Huff 1760 1:218/201.0
18 Norm Hill 968 3:633/270
18 Diane Pencil 1382 1:110/237
17 Dave Clark 2746 1:281/60
17 Stean Snyman 897 5:7102/114
17 Matt Delco 1127 1:105/201
16 Jeff Weiss 1174 1:141/1130
16 William Schneider, Jr. 864 1:215/60
15 Dave Reed 901 1:344/79
15 Kay Montes 775 1:104/234
14 Rick Pedley 583 1:249/1
14 John Alexander 778 1:170/359
14 Joe Sitko 1295 1:2607/401
14 Raphael Vanney 804 2:320/7
13 Ray Matthews 932 1:2270/233.30
13 Ricky Booth 536 1:170/359
13 Tony Saunders 1043 3:712/613
13 Hayden Bradshaw 862 1:229/15
12 SAM FIGUEROA 1242 1:3622/2
11 Steve Mann 951 3:711/440
11 Don Rieb 1159 1:115/724
11 Bert Vaags 1177 2:283/414.6
11 Eddie Appell 1806 1:106/462.0
11 Tony Stott 1263 3:714/906
11 Tom Miller 779 1:390/22.0
11 Tim Helton 635 1:133/515.0
11 Don Kulha 803 1:125/7
10 Jonathan Chau 874 1:342/666
10 Kenshin Sakura 829 1:125/220
10 Richard Montoya 750 1:381/61
10 Rick Nay 775 1:3619/25
(truncated for brevity)
Total = 3036 by 1024 authors.
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13502
To: JOSE MARTINEZ Date: 02/01/94 9:54p
Subj: RE: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Subj: RE: SCSI VS. IDE Conf: (35) CD-ROMDisc
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JM>This might be off the SCSI Vs. IDE topic but, what does a terminator do on t
JM>first and last drives when you are daisy chaining?
JM>--- Tabby 3.0
JM> * Origin: The Mountain Air BBS, Cedar Glen, CA 909/336-6080 (1:207/226)
Kinda like a network so to speak, leave the ends open and nothing stops
where its suppose to and therefore nothing talks, scsi requires a
terminator on the first and last devices (kinda reroutes it back to
where it came from like a loop of sorts). (See I'm not technical am I!)
[:-). Now if I add another pioneer 6 disk cd minichanger, I'd have to
remove the terminator from the first external cdrom changer (they come
install as a default), before I got the hard drive, the controller card
had a terminator on it as well as the pioneer cdrom unit, add the hard
drive and remove the terminator off the scsi card as it was inbetween
(think of it as a cable to floppy drives in a sense, one floppy ex:
cable from controller card (1st device no signal going external) to 1st
floppy (yes still have an end but not connected so in a sense its
terminated there at the first floppy and makes the loop back, add
another floppy and it continues to the next floppy and then back down
the cable (like phones, answering machines etc. on the same phone line.)
* QMPro 1.01 93-0852 * The Police Station BBS 615-865-4030/868-8080 Nashville,
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13503
To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 02/01/94 10:06p
Subj: PIONEER 600X Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Subj: PIONEER 600X Conf: (35) CD-ROMDisc
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JT>I read a post that you have a Pioneer 6 disk changer. I purchased one a cou
JT>of week ago and it worked fine for a week. Then all of a sudden I ran into
JT>problems. The symptom is I can do a DIR of the root directory of a CD, but
JT>when I go into one of the subdirectories I get garbage on the screen and the
JT>system locks up and I have to do a cold boot.
JT> I have returned it to the deal and he is having the same problems. Do y
JT>or anyone know of such a problem or have you heard of this before? If so, i
JT>it most likely the controller card or Pioneer unit itself? The dealer is
JT>having trouble returning it to his supplier as the supplier thinks it is jus
JT>bad setup configuration. I was fooling with Memaker and QEMM trying differe
JT>ways to load items high in memory. However, I just booted without any loade
JT>high and had about 600k base memory and still got the same symptoms. The de
JT>put it on his computer and installed it and he gets the same problems that I
JT>did.
JT> Is there someone experienced out there that this rings a bell on the
JT>symptoms and the solution. I did have a certified Tech look at it and he sa
JT>the Pioneer unit was bad. Being that it is BRAND NEW, I don't want to have
JT>go though warranty repair. Usually the first 30 days dealers just trade you
JT>new unit and return the defective one with a DOA label.
JT>Thanks...
JT> Jerry
JT>--- GEcho 1.00
JT> * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5)
I've seen something similar on other machines (without the pioneer) and
it was a memory simm chip gone bad but since you said the dealer
installed it on his machine and got the same results, anything is fair
game. You didn't say once you remove the device if everything went back
to normal or not, and didn't say if you tried a different controller
card (scsi that is). Future Domain SCSI II cards are trouble free to me
when I see other types giving problems.
* QMPro 1.01 93-0852 * The Police Station BBS 615-865-4030/868-8080 Nashville,
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13504
To: MIKE MORE Date: 01/31/94 11:20p
Subj: STW Encyclopedia Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JV:> MM> Does anyone know if STW has an upgrade for their encyclopedia? I have
JV:> MM> Multimedia version 1.5 which came with my CD. I've seen mention of
JV:> MM> v2.0 but I haven't heard from STW. Thanks.
JV:>Try Starvector Software
JV:>o buy the way i do not work for them...
Mike,
We do indeed stock the Grolier's v 6.0, which is the update to 1.5. Price
is $43.10 if you're interested. Call # below to order.
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 * Dawn crept across the lawn, searching for her car keys.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13505
To: SCOTT RALEY Date: 01/31/94 11:20p
Subj: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SR:> > anyone wants a copy they sell for $48 and postal costs
SR:> > SEND TO: P.O.Box 239, BEACONSFIELD, VICTORIA, 3807.
SR:>$48 for Night Owl 11!!??
SR:>Starvector software sells them for $29.90!
Thanks Scott, but his quote is in Australian dollars, so it is a reasonable
price. (I think)
Later,
.\\ike
* SLMR 2.1a * I used to have a life. Now I have Windows.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13506
To: RICKY BOOTH Date: 01/31/94 11:21p
Subj: Quality Programmers CD Refer: NONE
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DR:> RB> Is there a good CD out there with quality programming stuff on it? I'd
DR:> RB> like it to be DOS stuff (No OS/2 programming if possible) and have
lots
DR:> RB> pascal (IE Not JUST C, or JUST BASIC, a mix is good.) If any dealers
ha
DR:> RB> programming cd's, can you give me a run down?
DR:>I heard a rumor that Damar Enterprises is just about to release CD
SourceBox
DR:>or something like that, which is a collection of Assembly, BASIC, C and
Pasc
DR:>source code. I'm one of the "lucky" ones to get a pre-release demo to
"proo
DR:>and I like it. Lots of code, ESPECIALLY for Pascal.
Ricky,
We're now taking pre-orders for CD Sourcebox if you're interested. Price
is $29.
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 * I can't steer without my beer.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13507
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 01/31/94 11:21p
Subj: DUPE CHART? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BF:>>I was thinking about it, but I still don't know how many dupes I'd get
betw
BF:>>my NO10 and COC2. Ideas anyone?
BF:> Likely 10% or a little less -
More like 23% according to CDDA13. That figure however, does not take into
account a series of "zipped" zipfiles which Terry Blount made me aware of.
Factoring those in, it comes out to about 20% dupes.
BF:>I suspect there will be a higher dupe level between COC2 and Night Owl
BF:>11.
Just the opposite. Cream of the Crop 2 and Night Owl 11 only dupe each
other by 2.3%.
Later,
.\\ike
* SLMR 2.1a * Hello, I am Mike and I am a baudaholic.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13508
To: DAVID SILVER Date: 01/31/94 11:21p
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11: $29.90 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DS:>I mailed an order to you in the beginning of Jan - did you ever receive
David,
It came in while I was in Los Angeles...sorry. Shipped out to you on
1/24.
Later,
.\\ike
* SLMR 2.1a * If it's British, it leaks.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13509
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 11:21p
Subj: TOP 5 NEW CD-ROM TITLES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #2: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES |
CD POWERBOX 2 * The newest of the new! Current shareware hits. BBS..$25.60
MONSTER MEDIA VOL 3 * 650mb of files from Sep-Dec 93, w/ book. BBS..$27.90
NIGHT OWL 11 * Yes, it's here. BBS-ready...........................$29.90
PC-SIG 13 * Finally! A must-have for you SIG fans. Disks 1-4203....$24.90
CREAM OF THE CROP 2 * All '93 files with automatic BBS installation.$25.00
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 * It's Ensign Pillsbury....he's bread Jim.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13510
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 11:21p
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 NOW SHIPPING Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
| Title: NIGHT OWL 11 Price: $29.90 |
* Night Owl 10.1 + 11...........(All '93 + No Dupes!)..........$49
* Night Owl 9 + 10.1 + 11.......(All '93 + No Dupes!)..........$69
* Night Owl 8 + 9 + 10.1 + 11.........(No Dupes!)..............$85
* Night Owl 11 + Cream of the Crop 2..(2.3% Dupes).............$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 * I'm leaving my body to science fiction...
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From: JOSH TINKHAM Number: 13511
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 11:53a
Subj: 7th Guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anybody have the support BBS # for the 7th Guest? Thanks.
Josh
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From: MARTIN CLEAVER Number: 13512
To: CRAIG MYERS Date: 01/31/94 7:54p
Subj: Randy White Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Craig,
In a message of <Fri 28 Jan 94 13:57> to all (), you wrote:
CM> If anyone EVER has a chance to buy a CD or anything else from
CM> Randy White of San Angelo, Tx, DO NOT do it!! After we reached an
CM> agreement on this net, I sent him my money order, and never received my
CM> disc, even after several mailings reminding him of the fact.
CM> It was only $12, but it pissed me off enough to warn others. And,
CM> Mr. Moderator, maybe you could even keep him off this echo if this is the
CM> way he's gonna conduct business.
Unfortunately the moderator does not consider it his responsibility to warn
people about the less scrupulous dealers operating here. I recently ordered
several CDs from one dealer, only to find that two were second-hand without
docs, packaging or registration cards. They were sure not offered as
second-hand or even OEM and nor was the price. If I don't see my money back
very soon, you can be sure I too will start posting regular warnings here.
Bye, Martin.
PS: A clue... the dealer I'm talking about can't spell ;-)
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From: ROMA KUZMIN Number: 13513
To: ALL Date: 01/30/94 2:54a
Subj: Looking for .... Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All!
I'm Looking CD-ROM Exchanger, I need more information about it.
Roma
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From: DAVE CHAPPELL Number: 13514
To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 01/31/94 10:19p
Subj: OBSCENE CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MG~Then it happened......
MG~BF Tony did NOT get busted for running an "adult" BBS - he got busted for
MG~BFselling
MG~BFFAO 1, FAO 2, Busty Babes, and another such COMMON "adult" CD-ROM to an
MG~BFundercover cop in a "sting" operation.
MG~ AM I missing something? Please don't think me stupid or something, but
MG~why was he busted for selling Adult disks? They aren't illegal as far as I
MG~know. Or am I wrong?
MG~ Mike
If it is illegal, then they're a lot of companys that are doing illegal
things! Just look in the back pages of CS. There are a lot of ads
(including full page). Also, there are a lot of SYSOPS that would be in
trouble too. Now on the other hand if minors are getting a hold of this
stuff.............
■ SLMR 2.1a ■ DAM: Mothers Against Dyslexia
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From: DAVID ROBERTS Number: 13515
To: PETER PRASAD Date: 02/04/94 6:24a
Subj: Re: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On Jan 31 15:29 94, Peter Prasad of 1:359/200 wrote:
PP> Pardon me, but i have some info in regards to your
PP> question, perhaps. There are quite a few SCSI cards out
PP> there, to name a few (IN2000, DTC, Adaptec, Future Domain
PP> etc etc) will co-exist with IDE in a system.
Any idea which is the best? I just have an ISA system running OS/2.
PP> running a SCSI and IDE on a 486-VLB, had a little problem
Are there any differences in actual performance?
David
--- Msgedsq/2 2.2e
* Origin: Sapphire Jelly BBS * (919)383-4939 * Durham, NC (1:3641/235)
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13516
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 4:37p
Subj: Top Drawer Released! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
That's right a great ShareWare ROM
for $19.00
Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, is now shipping;
for you who have pre ordered, it's on its way.
Yeah, I know. What kind of ROM am I getting for 19
bucks?
ANSWER
Possibly the best ROM you have to date!
This ROM is published by SysOps for the SysOp. Tired of
compiling list and heaven knows what else to get a ROM
online?
This is the answer you have been waiting for, affordable
files at this introductory price, to show what TopDrawer
is and can do.
Files.bbs in every DIR, so simple it can be run on a test
drive of QMODEM (tm). Plus SPITFIRE (tm) files SFFILES.BBS.
And you 4DOS (tm) users will find descript.ion files.
If you're a PC-BOARD(tm) SysOp, you'll find a comprehensive
SETMEUP.exe that will install the ROM for you! (...You do
have to have it in the CD-ROM player!) grin........
All archives are compressed using pkzip (PKWARE (tm) 204G
using maximum compression.
All archives and their members have been scanned with the
latest virus scanners.
All files have file_id.diz's in them, GOOD ONE's, at that;
we added over 1,859 full descriptions when none were available
or the author thought that high ASCII looked better.
And on TOP of all that, we have made a great effort to remove
commercial files and other copyright infringements.
Now, what this means is that we set this ROM up for the BBS,
not the end user!!!!
We have, because of current legal cases and judgments within the
publishing community, removed VOC, WAVE, and MIDI sound files. The
real programs are still there; we just deleted the lawyer syndrome.
All of the GIF's are our own, no copyright infringements to worry
about. You are licensed as the ROM owner to distribute them to your
users.
There is also a feature authors DIR. That's the authors we felt
exhibited professional demeanor in program ability and distribution
ease. Plus, we have the text files that are the latest rage -- that
is, we have STEVE ROBERTS stuff, NOT Megabytes of FAQ's or other
drivel. We have taken great pains to think of the user and the SysOp.
You will find your users cruising through this easy file system and
praising you for the setup (that is, if you have great users like we
do).
Both the SuperMart BBS and PC-MONTANA BBS have handicapped users, and
thought went into the files and their placement to enhance the interface
for these special individuals.
Ok, now to the brass tacks: Files -- there are 4,174;that's 624 Mb +
uncompressed. Dirs -- no, not 50 or 60, just 45 ; and this ROM will
interface with our first release, BIG SKY 01, so you don't have to do
a major setup all over again!
You've probably heard other SysOps saying that they're removing such and
such ROM offline because of one problem or another. We listen to these
SysOps; you are our bread and butter (low cost spread in this ROM's price).
Now, where can I get this ROM? Well, read the list and you can order this
baby online or by voice.
The COMPUTER WORKS Data 1-205-671-0092
Voice 1-205-793-4481
THE SUPERMART BBS Data 1-406-586-3774
Voice 1-406-586-8344
PC-MONTANA BBS Data 1-406-284-3120 THE MOTHER BOARD for
BIG SKY ROMs !
- JetMail v1.14 - Unregistered QWK Mail Door for Spitfire
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From: JAMES HOGUE Number: 13517
To: LEW MURRAY Date: 02/03/94 8:46p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just purchase one
-> that was
-> Anybody know of a GOOD one?
Lew, I've got pro-phone and phone disk. Both have serious faults.
Prophone is very out of date and missing data. The search engine also
has major bugs. It will not find many cites by name but will find them
by zip code.
Phone disk is a little better but will only let me print out a few names
at a time. It them refuses to print until I exit and reboot the
program.
It looks to me like none of the ones currently available are any good.
Maybe it is not possible to produce one at an affordable price
considering the massive amounts of data involved.
James
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13518
To: NOAH DARBY Date: 02/04/94 7:15a
Subj: Re: CD changers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
ND> -=> Quoting The Lawman to Tom Brown on 01-28-94 17:34 <=-
ND> -=> Subject: CD changers <=-
ND> TL> I'll probably change it all once I install lantastic 5.0 so I'll
ND> TL> assign the 6 disk minichanger to just drive e and seriously thinking
ND> TL> about going to the new 18 disk minichanger as I just bought several
ND> TL> CD's. Anyways, its very easy to set up and trouble free,
ND> TL> and very easy on the cd. Either that or I'll get my dealers 6 disk
ND> TL> minichanger when he buys the 18 disk version (which is quad speed). The
ND> TL> 6 disk we both have is the older 600 series (DRM-600 Single Speed).
ND>What brand 18 disk changer is he buying? I know Pioneer makes 6 disk
ND>changer single spin for like $900 a set and quad-spin for like $1500.
ND>I would love to interface Sony's 100 disk cd-changer to the computer.
ND>Imagine that!!
ND>Later... >>N<<
ND>... MONEY TALKS ... but all mine ever says is GOODBYE!
ND>___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
ND>--- WM v3.10/92-0748
ND> * Origin: Lil Red's Forest BBS! (407)622-2699 (1:3609/21)
I'm assuming the pioneer thats coming out. I wouldn't mind it myself,
but 2 6 disk changers should do me just fine, I'm hoping to get his for
$400. Then the task of selecting the right disks to prevent too much
duplication will be the next step, so far I've got nightowl 8, 9, 10, 11
and pier 3 and considering getting one called So Much Modem Madness and
Nightowl Games.
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13519
To: TOM BROWN Date: 02/04/94 7:15a
Subj: CD changers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TB>Hello All:
TB>TB> I'm kind of curious as to how a CD changer would work...
TB>TB> ...I'm thinking about a Pioneer...
TB>I would like to thank: The Lawman, David Silver and Jim Clements for
TB>their helpful and informative replys to my above question. I really
TB>appreciate it. I'm sure my hardware supplier will appreciate it, as
TB>well. :-)
TB>Thanks,
TB>Tom
TB> * KWQ/2 1.2d *
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TB> * Origin: TeeWunKay (1:140/37)
Most welcome, as I'm sure to learn from it too.
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13520
To: BOB HAMILTON Date: 02/04/94 7:15a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
BH> > BH> > I have Night Owl 11 in stock for $50...
BH> > Hi, i have no previuos experience or knowledge of the
BH> > Night Owl Cd's, despite hearing the name plenty of times. I
BH> > have been using The Mega Series Shareware Cd's. What does
BH> > Night Owl 11 offer??
BH>I was quoting from Vince Sorensen who was selling the Night Owl disk. I
BH>bought
BH>the disk.
BH>The Night Owl disk series is probably one of the most respected series,
BH>although someone always manages to find something negative to say about each
BH>release. I have to admit the Night Owl series has had a few viruses and
BH>commercial packages... but not any worse than most of them and better than
BH>many.
BH>The disk is well laid out and Night Owl 11 is very current. I would say it'
BH>a
BH>good disk all in all.
BH>Bob.
BH>--- GEcho 1.00
BH> * Origin: Shadowland Regina, Sk. Canada (306)789-1899 (1:140/119)
I wholehearty agree and will continue to purchase nightowl products and
I also bought pier 3 to give it a try since they weren't suppose to much
duplication between the two. I did notice that pier 3 had multiple text
file formats for different types of bbs packages, I'm still installing
so haven't reach that disk yet.
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From: JOE PYE Number: 13521
To: RICHARD MAY Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: Scsi Vs. Ide Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Richard!
14 Jan 94 20:50, Richard May wrote to Hugh Craig:
RM> Food for thought. I hate to sound arrogant but
RM> SCSI-for-the-end-user is aimed at people with more money than
RM> brains...
I'm an end user, and if you can show me a 2.4 gig IDE in the same price range
as a 2.4 gig SCSI then you can make absurd comments like this. And scsi has
many more advantages other than just the hard drives. Cd-Roms' and scanners,
and a lot of other neat and expensive stuff.
Joe
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From: DANNY MIRON Number: 13522
To: Q Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: How Do I Get Out Of Here Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13523
To: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: Multi-disk Cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> ML>Hi, I Hadn't seen that one, Sounds really cool. If You Don't mind,
-> ML>when you see it again, can you give me an issue and page number.
-> ML>They're wanting to get a couple of multidisks for the library wher
-> ML>work, and 1 of them might just be simpiler than 3 of the older one
-> ML>You said they are triple speed, any idea of the load time for each
-> ML>disk, before the seek starts in? Thanks.
->
-> Hi Mike, that story was on pages 60-61 in the January '94 issue of PC
-> Computing. I was mistaken, it's not a triple speed drive, it's qaudru
-> speed drive! That's 600 kilobits per second, or 105% faster than MPC
-> requirements. The article states that it takes 6 to 10 seconds for
-> changing discs. The drive uses three 6-pack cartridges, the same as
-> Pioneer home and car changers. ONLY $2,995! Gee, I got that much pock
-> change right now! But, 18 double speed drives will cost you $9,000, p
-> the cost of extra SCSI adapters, according to the article. The model
-> number is DRM-1804X from Pioneer New Media Technologies.
->
-> -William
->
->
-> * CmpQwk #UNREG* UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
->
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That drive will cost just under $2000 if you look just right, not $2995
unless you was quoting regular retail price. Most good computer stores
can order you one way under that price.
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From: ROBERT BRITZ Number: 13524
To: JOSE VISBAL Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: Re: Starwars Rebel Assault Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JV> I`ll be out tomorrow will call you sat. or if i get in early
JV> tomorrow I`ll call you....
I haven't received your call yet, did you lose the #? Its 206-256-4987
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13525
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Boris Osadciw, In a message on <Jan 19>, you said :
BO> N E W N I G H T O W L 11. R E L E A S E
BO> Windows, OS/2, Games, Fonts, Ham Radio, Lan, Business and
BO> more ! Call Now And Get Your Copy ! - PRICE - $30.00
BO> Best Of The Best - Night Owl 11. + Cream Of The Crop II -
BO> $50.00
Boris do you have a Mailing address ???
I may be interested in getting some of these, what would approx mail charges be
to Australia.
I have sent you netmail in the past but got no reply . I assume you didnt/cant
recieve netmail. please (if you can) netmail me at 3:640/532.
Laurie
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From: DAVE CLARK Number: 13526
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: Cd-rom Review Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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=== CD-ROM DISC REVIEW - ARSENAL COMPUTER ===
=== P. O. BOX 5723, TOPEKA, KANSAS 66605 ===
=== VOICE (913) 234-4146 FAX (913) 234-8528 BBS (913) 234-9395 ===
=======================================================================
=======================================================================
The Following is a CD-ROM "review." The opinions expressed belong
solely to Dave Clark, Sysop of Arsenal Computer BBS.
]]] TITLE: OS/2 Companion
]]] SIZE: 478 Megs
]]] FILES: 2546
]]] PUBLISHER: Tropical Publishing
]]] CATEGORY: Shareware
]]] DATED: 10-14-93
]]] BBS READY: Yes, barely
Before we begin, there are indications that this title is actually
being published by an individual that has had problems in the past
with getting sued over material that should not have appeared on a
CD-ROM. And for certain, it's stamped on the back with the insignia
of a distributor that, to my personal knowledge, has been involved with
business practices that are somewhat less than honorable. Because of
this, nomatter what the quality of the disc, you can be certain that
Arsenal Computer will NOT carry it. Arsenal Computer will not
knowingly offer for sale any product that could cause a SysOp
potential harm.
Well, rather than go into the same old same old all over again, I
just want to start out that this particular member of the Companion
family has the Wildcat file listings. Arrggh!
Just a quick look into the user interface shows that the program
AV, an archive viewing utility, was on the disc seven times, and LHArc
was on three times. Presentation Manager ZIP was only on two times,
as was the Bubba Offline Message reader, and KingQWK weighed in with
six duplicates. Astounding! Simplex BBS came in five times, and MR/2
was on there four times, unless you want to count the PM version, which
added another two times to the count. PMQWK was on there twice.
Now, before you figure that this is an acceptable ratio of dupe files,
I only looked for dupes in two areas! Hardly a good record there...
Given the nature of the publishers, and the contents of the disc, and
the lousy BBS support, how could I give this anything but a thumbs
down?
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From: SAM FIGUEROA Number: 13527
To: LAWRENCE LIU Date: 02/04/94 7:43a
Subj: Best Cd-roms For Bbs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LL> I'm in the process of procuring a Pioneer DRM602X 6-disc
LL> CD-ROM changer. I already have the Busty Babes V2 disc.
LL> Please give me some ideas for the remaining five. I'm
LL> primarily interested in updated, recently published
LL> adult-oriented files. My rating preferrence is for XXX, but
LL> X and XX are fine, too.
LL> Can anyone offer me a package deal of 4-5 CD-ROMs?
LL> Internet e-mail: ll@pcgfx.com
LL> FidoNet node address: 1:125/217
LL> * 1st 1.11 #296s *
LL>--- Squish v1.01
LL> * Origin: The PC GFX Exchange * San Francisco, CA * (1:125/217)
I'll trade ya FAO 1 for you BB v2 cd? I may be able to trade So Much
Stareware but its pending on a deal. AS far as package deals I got the
FAO1,2,3 deal and it was great!
Sam Figueroa
Let me know what ya think
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From: ED FURST Number: 13528
To: ROLAND HOENIG Date: 02/02/94 5:39p
Subj: TOP-EXEC-CD's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hallo Roll and,
RH>
>Fileliste der CD ist in der DATACOMM BBS BASEL (061/3119193) unter dem
>Namen EXEC.ARJ downloadbar (einfach in die MAIN-Library und "D EXEC.ARJ"
>eingeben.
>Naehere Infos per Mail an DLIGHT in der Datacomm, per FAX
>00497623-63465 oder direkt in meiner BBS 00497623-20085 "
RH>Gruss und ByeBye, Roland -
RH>---
> * Origin: SUNSHINE E-Mail System (2:301/212)
Es wren mich freuen wenn Du dem Sunshine BBS eine Uebertragung geben
koenntest. Ich habe auf dem FidoNet Weg versucht ohne Erfolg. Ich war
vor zwei Jahren in Allschwil auf Besuch und habe David Hauser kurz
besucht. Ich moechte mit Ihm den Kontakt auferhalten wie auch mit andern
Schweizer BBSen. Ich bin ein Amerikaner-Schweizer, geboren in Olten,
Kt.Solothurn, und ging in Basel fuer mehrere Jahre in die Lehre im Hotel
Metropol(Ex, nun Kleider Frei)auch im Drei Koenige, das war in den
1950er Jahre. Mein Schwager und Schwaegerin wohnen in Allschwil, BL.
Antwort kann ueber dieses Echo uebertragen werden, oder CircuitNet
Universal Echo, wie auch ueber FidoNet Ed.Furst@1:105/303 , es
wuerde mich freuen eine Nachricht zu erhalten und wenn ich irgendwie
behilflich sein kann hier in den USA, bitte frage mich und ich werde
alles moegliche versuchen!
Viele Gruesse von Portland, Oregon USA/Westkueste Heim von mehreren
groesseren Software and Hardeware Producers. Alles Gute, EDGAR FURST
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From: ED FURST Number: 13529
To: MIKE BUTSCH Date: 02/03/94 9:15p
Subj: Hallo Mike, Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hallo Mike,
MB >Kind Reagrds Butsch CD_ROM / Switzerland Europe
>---
> * Origin: SUNSHINE E-Mail System (2:301/212)
I have a favor to ask, I am having a h... of a time to contact David
Hauser on SUNSHINE BBS in Allschwil, I hope he might read this post!
He sent me his InterNet address, which I deleted before writing them
down, now I see his * Origin SUNSHINE BBS SYSTEM mentioned quite often
in this CD-ROM echo.
I was in Allschwil about two years ago, visiting my In-Laws, and while
there I had a chance to visit David, I wrote several times via FidoNet
but to no avail, somehow they got lost or David never answered them.
I am looking for someone to converse with either in Schwyzerduetsch,
High-German or English. I am Swiss born, American, living in the
best known hi-tech area of the Northwest, Beaverton/Oregon, home of
Tektronics, Intel, CentralPoint, Nike and many more. Beaverton is
in suburban area of Portland, Oregon.
For now, Uf wiederluege, happy Fasnacht and hope to hear from you,
David Hauser or any other interested parties.
Write me through this echo(CD-ROM) or Fido: E.Furst@1:105/303
Schoeni Gruess ED.
* QMPro 1.0 01-2345 * All rising to a great place is by a winding stair.
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 13530
To: ALL Date: 01/31/94 8:12p
Subj: CD SALES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Payment :COD,CHEQUE,MONEY ORDER Phone: 03-707-2241 after 6pm
Fax: 03-796-1433 BBS Fido: 3:633/253
BBS 14K4: 03-796-2180
Master Card/Bank Card/Visa: 14k4 03-725-4712 The Bermuda Triangle BBS
Quant. Title.
1 Iron Helix $130
23 Cream of the Crop 2 $45
5 Tech Arsenal $45
1 Day of the Tentacle $85
1 Protostar War on the Frontier $85
3 Mad Dog McCree $70
4 Return to Zork *b $60
5 Phoenix 3 $23
4 Phoenix 4 $29
2 So Much Modem Maddness! *NEW* $34
2 So Much Screenware $37
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13531
To: TOM BROWN Date: 01/31/94 6:16p
Subj: Re: CD changers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Tom Brown to All <=-
TB> I'm kind of curious as to how a CD changer would work. Would it look
TB> like multiple volumes to the computer or would it look like one volume
TB> with some sort of disk changing mechanism in software or hardware?
TB> Can anyone enlighten me? I'm thinking about a Pioneer. Are changers
TB> gentle to CDs?
As far as I know, each CD appears to be a different drive... the CD
changer grabs the CD that you want and moves it to a reader machanism, I
don't think CDs would get damaged! Pioneer just released an 18 CD
changer, quad speed! I'ld like one...
-T-
... I don't use Valvoline in my car, I use it to get into these pants
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From: MALCOLM YOUNG Number: 13532
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 01/31/94 9:54p
Subj: Phone disks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Martin,
> CD-ROMS can save a lot of trees if phone books are put on them. Phone
> disks are now available for many countries and areas... but somehow I
> wonder if they are all as expensive as the Dutch one... I mean, they
> shoul dbasically be paying me to use their CD-ROM version instead of the
> paper one, but the paper version costs less than US$ 50 (Dutch
> population is about 15 million) and the CD-ROM version costs... over US$
> 600!
In Australia the population is about 17 million paper phone books are free.
There are two different types of phone discs sold here. There are some that
are like an electronic version of the paper books and can only to find a phone
number for a name or do a reverse search to find a name for a number. The price
of the discs is $A 100 but can be found for less.
The more expensive discs cost over $A 1000 for a yearly license these are more
of a business tool and can be used to produce mailing lists. You can do a
search on these discs based on all the data on then for example to make a list
of people who live in a suburb. This data is on the cheaper discs but I assume
there is no index files for it as you can't search for it only display it after
you search the other fields.
BTW the exchange rate to $US is about $A 1 = $US .70
Regards, Malcolm.
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From: FRANK BUCKLE Number: 13533
To: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Date: 02/01/94 5:26p
Subj: New SBCD.SYS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The last version of CDMKE is CDMKE43.SYS which is currently on the wanted list
ready for downloading.
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From: ZAPHOD BEEDLEBROX Number: 13534
To: IAN BOND Date: 02/02/94 1:53p
Subj: CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Ian, I happened to be at Creative Labs on Firadya the 29/1/94,I think,
anyway they were moving and were selling CDROMS,Video Blasters etc that were
shop soiled but as far as I know undamaged and with full warranty,probably ex
demo stuff anyway they might be woth a shot or Just magazines make a mag called
Computer Market and there are oodles there new and used if you know what you
need.See ya !!!
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From: ZAPHOD BEEDLEBROX Number: 13535
To: HALL STEVENSON Date: 02/02/94 2:07p
Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM QUESTIONS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Sorry couldn't help but drop you a note.I don't know much about CD-ROMS
although I do have one but I do know a bit about QEMM.I have had Versions 6 and
the upgrades and now 7 with the upgrades.I have persisted with it but with
DOS 6 or 6.2 I no longer need it.QEMM would freak but I wouldn't recommend QEMM
to anyone but a very patient person who loves to edit config and auotexec files
all day everyday.It is a very advanced program but it is very unfriendly to the
user unlike DOS 6.I needed it before but I don't now as memmaker got it
right.Just specify noems on your EMM386.exe in your config.sysand run
memmaker.Select the custom install and answer the questions NO YES NO YES NO
YES in that order.I have found that with Double Space,Scanner driver,2 x CDROM
drivers,Mouse driver,TSR print spooler plus a few more I still have 616Kb base
memory left.Thats about 632,000 bytes me thinks or 616KB free.Sorry to rave on
but I chased base memory for a long time,(I have 8MB ram), and never stopped
stuffing around but since DOS 6.2 I haven't touched them. See ya !!!!
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From: ZAPHOD BEEDLEBROX Number: 13536
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 2:20p
Subj: Toshiba CD-ROM TMX3301 e1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Greetings all I have an external Toshiba 3301 CDROM that I use with an Future
Domain 850 8 bit card.Problem is I do not know the specs for the CDROM so it
makes setting the card up for the CDROM difficult.I need to know the specs for
this unit,if anyone has them could they please upload them.Also the Future
Domain card boots up before my DOS 6.2 with a 950 bios.I don't understand
!!!The card is marked 850 and the drivers I use,1 x mscdex and 1 x FDCD.sys,
work although the Future Domain book says I need to use an additional 2 x
drivers which use about 60K of base memory.But the ROM works !!! although it
technically shouldn't.Can someone shed some light for me on this ???Also do I
need a 16 bit card or will the 8 bit be adequate compared to the CRDOM speed.My
PC is a 386DX40 with 8 meg ram on Dos 6.2.Last thing how do I test the speed of
the ROM and the speed of my system when running the ROM.Thanks in advance.See
ya !!!!
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 13537
To: LONG KHUU Date: 02/03/94 10:25a
Subj: encyclopedia on CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Long,
> I'm planning to buy an encyclopedia on CD. And
> first I thought I get a few comment, what is the best
> encyclopedia available and what would each of you recommend..
> PS: I have looked at Encarta and it's pretty good, any
> suggestion?
I suggest you look at Groliers V6 1994. In my opinion, and that of many others
in this echo, it is the best all round encyclopaedia. Encarta is very pretty
but the information content is not great. It is based on the Funk & Wagnell
encyclopaedia sold through supermarkets.
Groliers V6 has very good information content, lots of movies and images
(though not as many images as Encarta), animations and sounds. They all have
excellent search and retrieval software.
We sell it or you can buy it from the BBS you posted your message on.
Hope this helps,
Steve.
Aesthetic Software P/L PO Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
VISA * MASTERCARD * BANKCARD * COD * CHEQUE
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 13538
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 10:26p
Subj: CD-ROM Specials Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hobbes OS/2 (October 93) 19.00 Software Vault Windows ... 32.00
Groliers 1994 (Windows) 82.00 Mayo Clinic (Windows) .... 35.00
Mad Dog McCree ......... 59.00 Return To Zork ........... 55.00
ALL LATEST RELEASES - WHILE STOCKS LAST
Aesthetic Software P/L PO Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
VISA * MASTERCARD * BANKCARD * COD * CHEQUE
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 13539
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 10:43p
Subj: CD-ROM Prices (Australia) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (Beatles movie collectors item) ............... $66.00
This is the official Australian release and we are authorised
resellers. Registration and support is Australian based.
NIGHT OWL 11 ..................................................... $48.00
We said we would not touch these again but by popular demand we
will have stock of these in a about a week.
PIER 4 (due soon) ................................................ $TBA
SHAREWARE STUDIO 4 (due soon) .................................... $TBA
SOFTWARE VAULT GOLD, GAMES AND WINDOWS (factory 3 CD set, NEW) ... $54
This would normally cost in excess of $100
Aesthetic Software P/L PO Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
VISA * MASTERCARD * BANKCARD * COD * CHEQUE
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 13540
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 11:00p
Subj: Catalogues Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
We have reopened after a January vacation and have more catalogues to send to
catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If you would like a free copy (or missed out on
one during our absense) drop us a line, send a message or call. Don't forget
an address (<grin> it happens).
Cheers!
Steve
Aesthetic Software P/L PO Box 459 Gosford NSW, 2250 Australia
Voice/Fax:(043) 23-7683 BBS:(043) 23-9076 Fido: 3:711/440
VISA * MASTERCARD * BANKCARD * COD * CHEQUE
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From: LEW MURRAY Number: 13541
To: JAMES HOGUE Date: 02/04/94 10:00a
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
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JH>-> Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just purchase one
JH>-> that was
JH>-> Anybody know of a GOOD one?
JH>Lew, I've got pro-phone and phone disk. Both have serious faults.
JH>Prophone is very out of date and missing data. The search engine also
JH>has major bugs. It will not find many cites by name but will find them
JH>by zip code.
JH>Phone disk is a little better but will only let me print out a few names
JH>at a time. It them refuses to print until I exit and reboot the
JH>program.
JH>It looks to me like none of the ones currently available are any good.
JH>Maybe it is not possible to produce one at an affordable price
JH>considering the massive amounts of data involved.
James;
ProPhone is the one we bought. It claims that it is updated every
quarter but it is five years out of date and VERY incomplete even for
that time.
It looks to me like the other one you mention is INTENTIONALLY flawed to
keep anyone from duplicating the data. How many will it let you print
at a time? Can you print to a file? Does it "hang" the computer if you
try to print more or just refuse to allow it in the first place?
Lew
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From: JIM TITTSLER Number: 13542
To: DON KULHA Date: 02/04/94 9:41a
Subj: Obsolete media... Refer: NONE
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>higher density spec (via shorter wavelegnth laser) for some time. I'm amazed
>they haven't released such a beast with backward compatibility to what we use
>today. Must have something to do with the technology to produce masters for
>this format....
More with the cost/manufacturability of blue/green semiconductor
lasers. There is a LOT of research going on in this field at the moment.
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From: DONALD WEN Number: 13543
To: JOHN BARTA Date: 02/01/94 3:17p
Subj: Wanted beatles cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Got your message. Keep me posted with your findings. With a system of your
calibre, maybe an upgrade to a double- or even a quad-speed drive can be in
your near future, right??
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From: EDDIE APPELL Number: 13544
To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 01/26/94 9:22a
Subj: Re: advice, please... Refer: NONE
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JU> -=> Quoting Eddie Appell to John Ullmer <=-
JU> EA> The card I got is the Computer Peripheral's "Viva Maestro 16"
JU> EA> and I highly recommend it to anyone.
JU> What you say is very interesting. However, the first CD-ROM
JU> drive I had in 1989 (NEC 77) played music CD's with exactly
JU> the same reproduction as the CD player in my sound system.
JU> If there was any synthesizing going on it, it was not
JU> detectable to my human ear. What I hear is the only
JU> criterion I use.
JU> I now have a NEC 3XE, and it plays music CD's with the same
JU> quality sound reproduction as my SONY music CD player. If
JU> there is synthesizing going on, I can't hear, so I don't
I'm not even talking about audio CD's... If you play an audio
CD in a CD-ROM player, it's gonna sound the same no matter
what card you have... I'm not talking about the sound quality
of CD-ROM drives, I'm talking about the way a sound card
reproduces programmed music and sound, like the sound you get
in a computer game... that's not nearly the same as the sound
that you get from an audio CD... We're talking about two
different things here...
JU> care. I have a Soundblaster (period), though I plan on going
JU> to a SB16 ASP in the near future.
I had a Sound Blaster (period) until I upgraded... The point
is that the SB16 ASP is the same price as my card, yet it is
not as expandable, nor does it have wavetable synthesis...
And many gamemakers have already said that they will be
supporting wavetable in upcoming games, many are supporting
it already!
JU> However, I don't use my CD reader for listening to music
JU> (except to test its capabilities). Music I hear on Inca is
JU> "music", not synthesized sound. Music from 7th Guest is
JU> syntensized to start with, and it comes across as such.
When you hear music from Inca, or 7th Guest, that music has
been programmed into the game... it's not like there's an
audio track that is playing the music, as in an audio CD...
You're hearing what are basically 1's and 0's telling the
computer what notes to play and what characteristics those
notes should have... It's up to the sound card you're using
to reproduce those sounds in the manner in which it is meant
to... What I'm saying is that my card can reproduce those
notes better than a SB16 ASP because my card uses real
instruments to reproduce the sounds and the SB16 ASP does
not, period.
I cannot stress to you enough the difference. Do you
understand the difference between a real instrument and a
synthesized instrument? The difference in sound is not in
sonic quality, or harmonic distortion, or whatever else makes
no sense to the average consumer... The difference is like
listening to someone banging pots together to simulate a
gong, and a real gong! It's like the difference between
driving a car and using a simulator... It's the difference
between real and fake! The SB16 ASP does not support this,
unless you spend an extra couple hundred bucks for the wave
blaster...
JU> Maybe this "wunder board" you have has waves or whatever.
JU> But, how do you know how compatible it is when you don't even
JU> have a CD-Reader, and therefore no CD-ROM games to contend
JU> with?
JU> And the $169 you paid is what the SB16 ASP is going for at
JU> Best Buy the last time I saw an advertisement (Jan. 9, 1994).
I don't think any piece of computer hardware has any "wunder" about it... and
if you don't even know what wave synthesis is about, then you owe it to
yourself to pick up pretty much any current issue of any computer magazine and
read the article about new sound cards.
Once again... the SB16 ASP is not as capable, nor as flexible as my card... it
simply doesn't have the features that I have, not without a lot of "extras"
that cost a lot of "extra" money! I have used my card with many different games
from Sierra, Dynamix, Epic, Id, Access, Accolade and Virgin and have had no
problems at all... Why would I have any problem with a CD-ROM? They use the
same technology to reproduce sound, they just have the ability of storing more
sounds on the disk...
You clearly don't know what you are talking about when it comes to the newer
sound card standards, and are questioning my advice simply out of some fear of
yours that any sound card besides an SB16 will not work. I understand if you
are paranoid about getting anything but a SB for compatibility reasons...
that's just what SoundBlaster wants people to feel... But if you look at my
card, or any of the newer cards on the market now, in a realistic light, then
you'll find that they offer more features for a lot less money... and many are
backed by well-known, reliable companies...
L8r!
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From: EDDIE APPELL Number: 13545
To: LAURA MUSSETTER Date: 01/27/94 4:15p
Subj: Hot new cdrom title! Refer: NONE
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LM>MultiMedia Magic is now available! Complete Multimedia Creation and
LM>Authoring System. Easily incorporate Graphics, Text, Speech, Sound
LM>Effects, Music & User Interaction in simple or complex presentations.
LM>Best of all, your creations can be distributed ROYALTY FREE!
LM>BONUS: MultiMedia Magic on CDROM includes hundreds of ready to use
LM>Background Screens, Wallpapers, Clip Graphics and Sound Effects.
LM>For more info - Reply here
Sounds great!! So what's this "magic" gonna cost me? Are the tools mostly
geared towards flashy presentations, or can you actually author a quality
interactive program with this?
Please reply here...
Thanks!!
Eddie
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From: EDDIE APPELL Number: 13546
To: JOE PYE Date: 02/01/94 9:28a
Subj: Scsi vs. ide Refer: NONE
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JP> RM> Food for thought. I hate to sound arrogant but
JP> RM> SCSI-for-the-end-user is aimed at people with more money than
JP> RM> brains...
JP>I'm an end user, and if you can show me a 2.4 gig IDE in the same
JP>price range as a 2.4 gig SCSI then you can make absurd comments like
JP>this.
I can show you a 1.8 gig IDE that costs no more than a 1.8 gig SCSI ($1200) and
if they're up to 1.8 gigs, it won't be long 'till they get to 2.4 gigs... So
actually, his comment isn't so "absurd"! Besides, the average end-user doesn't
need or use a 2.4 gig drive! The average end-user is up to about 340-500MB
drives right now, and there are plenty of those that are priced less than SCSI
versions of the same capacity!
So put that in yer pipe and smoke it! :)
L8r!
Ed
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From: DONALD WEN Number: 13547
To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 02/02/94 8:12p
Subj: Wanted beatles cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
It should be AHDN...A Hard Day's Night...understood...
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From: DON KULHA Number: 13548
To: AERO DREAM Date: 02/02/94 6:53p
Subj: BSR cd-rom drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AD> found an old BSR cd and need some drivers anyone know
AD> where to get them... BSR bbs # would help..
AD> thanks
I understand DAK bought the BSR brand name and produced the only BSR cdrom
drives made. Their drives are either Sony (Caddy type external) or Mitsumi
(Caddyless Internal). Hence you need either Sony or Mitsumi drivers. The
mitsumi drivers should be a snap to find. If you have the Sony drive open the
case, get the model number and call the Sony BBS @ 1-408-955-5107. I have one
of the externals and have the drivers for it. If you can't them otherwise give
me a buzz at 707-545-7533 (voice) and I'll put them on my BBS...
DCK
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From: DON KULHA Number: 13549
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 02/02/94 7:18p
Subj: BSR cd-rom drivers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DC> BSR is sold by DAK. You should be able to get an 800#
DC> for them from information.
Ya....The BBS (DAK's) doesn't have any software or drivers on it the last
time I checked Doug...They had a "bad" experience I think their sysop said.
DCK
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From: RANDALL LEDFORD Number: 13550
To: KEITH EHLERT Date: 01/29/94 7:54p
Subj: RE:!FREE CD CATALOG! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
KE>RL>JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories
KE>Sure I'm game.
KE>Keith Ehlert
KE>53-775 Eisenhower Dr.
KE>La Quinta, CA 92253
You need to send this to the originator of the message...JR.
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From: RANDALL LEDFORD Number: 13551
To: GEOFF BOWES Date: 02/03/94 9:49p
Subj: TOOLWORKS REFERENCE LIBRA Refer: NONE
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GB> GC>@SUBJECT:Toolworks Reference Library
GB> GC>N Has anybody got a fix for this problem? I have a 486 svga
GB> GC>with a 1 meg cirrus card. Software Toolworks Reference
GB> GC>Library on CD ROM crashes the video when loaded! I have
I had the same problem and called STW. They admitted to a problem
with the Cirrus Video. They sent me an update to correct the
problem. No charge. Worked like a champ.
Software Toolworks tech support (415) 883-3000
FAX (415) 883-0367
BBS (415) 883-7145
Hope this helps.
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From: BRIAN ONOFRIO Number: 13552
To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 02/04/94 1:06p
Subj: REBEL ASSUALT CD Refer: NONE
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> 26 Jan 94 20:03:12, All whispered to Scott Raley...
> -------------------------
> -------------------------------
> SR> Anyone want to sell a Rebel Assualt cd? If so please contact me first.
> I
> SR> looking for one.
> SR>
> SR> thanks
> SR> Scott Raley
Not really...but Rebel Assault kick butt! I don't think I've ever played a
better Star Wars Game! It's way better then X-Wing!
Brian Onofrio
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From: SHAWN RATNER Number: 13553
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 9:16p
Subj: CD-Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Can anyone please tell me what are the MPC1 and MPC2 reementsfor a computer and
CD- ROM?
Thank you!!!
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From: CHIP SLATE Number: 13554
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 9:16p
Subj: King's Quest 6 fer sale!!!! Refer: NONE
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KINGS QUEST 6 for sale!!!!!!!!! came bundeled....I don't like adventure
games...
kinda weird isnt it?? if you want I'll include my saved games on another disk
to accompany it if you have any problems.Well make me a RESONABLE offer.....
... Security, confine Ensign to the brig.
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From: CHIP SLATE Number: 13555
To: BRANDON LEE Date: 02/03/94 10:52p
Subj: Re: [] Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting BRANDON LEE to ALL <=-
BL> Hello,
BL> Hey, I've been giving some thought to buying a CD-ROM. But I was
BL> wondering, what would I need it for? Most the CD games would be on
BL> floppies, and a CD can't be written on. So what's the good of buying
BL> one?
It saves tons of space on the HD!!! Like on the game darkside of XEEN....
on diskettes it took up 35 Megs..(saved games included)...Then when I bought
the CD it took only 1 MEG !!!!!!! BIG DIFFERENCE.... C-Ya,Chip Slate
... It's not a person, damnit! It's a Borg!
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13556
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 02/06/94 9:12a
Subj: Randy White Refer: 13512
Read: NO Private: No
-> Unfortunately the moderator does not consider it his responsibility t
-> people about the less scrupulous dealers operating here. I recently o
Not getting ripped off is *your* responsibility, not mine.
tim
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13557
To: DAVE CLARK Date: 02/06/94 9:09a
Subj: Cd-rom Review Refer: 13526
Read: NO Private: No
-> Given the nature of the publishers, and the contents of the disc, and
-> the lousy BBS support, how could I give this anything but a thumbs
-> down?
Dave, isn't it a bit pretentious for you to evaluate other CDs? I don't
doubt that your statements are truthful, only that they may be a tad
biased. Anyhow, that's only my opinion and you know what opinions are
like.
tim
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From: MIKE GERVASI Number: 13558
To: CRAIG HUXLEY Date: 02/03/94 11:02p
Subj: Beatles - Hard Day's Nig Refer: NONE
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Then it happened......CHHello Bayani!
BC> It crawls on a 386/40 so I doubt if their 486sx25 advisory is worth
BC> Maybe a 486DX-66 might make it look good. :)
I have it running on a 486DX2-50 and it runs great.
Mike
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From: CRAIG MYERS Number: 13559
To: MARTIN CLEAVER Date: 02/04/94 4:00p
Subj: "bad" dealers Refer: NONE
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Recently, Martin Cleaver said this to Craig Myers:
MC> Hi Craig,
MC> In a message of <Fri 28 Jan 94 13:57> to all (), you wrote:
CM> If anyone EVER has a chance to buy a CD or anything else from
CM> Randy White of San Angelo, Tx, DO NOT do it!!
MC> Unfortunately the moderator does not consider it his responsibility to
MC> warn people about the less scrupulous dealers operating here. I
MC> recently ordered several CDs from one dealer, only to find that two
MC> were second-hand without docs, packaging or registration cards. They
MC> were sure not offered as second-hand or even OEM and nor was the
MC> price. If I don't see my money back very soon, you can be sure I too
MC> will start posting regular warnings here.
Well, after my experience with Randy White, I don't plan on buying anything
thru this net again. Maybe some people could post dealers with whom they have
had good dealings and feel they can trust (individual dealers or small
businesses.)
Good luck on getting your money back, Martin.
Best Regards,
Craig
... Truck Pulls: for people who don't understand WWF.
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From: JEFF NEWMAN Number: 13560
To: JEFF NEWMAN Date: 02/04/94 8:31p
Subj: Re: hanging after search idea Refer: NONE
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JN> Compton's Mulitmedia Encyclopedia Special Edition (Compuability bundle)
JN> Version 1.21DI installed and put 5meg on c: drive in default directory
JN> accepting all the defaults. I click on Special idea and type in berlin
JN> wall and it pulls up 5 or 6 different topics. After that I can click and
JN> click and click and then its 3 finger time.
JN> I use qemm7.0 to load sony 31-02a driver and pckwik driver high
JN> and have 630,000 low memory available. no problems with 7th guest.
JN> 386/33 AMD on clone board with 4 meg AMI 12/91 bios
Loading everything barebones low gives me 480,000 memory and still
hangs up. ideas?
... "Modesty died when false modesty was born." Mark Twain
-Jeff NOPCCCC
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From: TAMI THOMPSON Number: 13561
To: TOM STANDRIDGE Date: 02/05/94 2:02a
Subj: Cd'S For Sale Refer: NONE
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TS> 2 Civilization/Mantis
TS> I will take $15 each or both for $25.
I would like to purchase Civilization/Mantis from you for your asking price of
$15 (assuming this includes 3rd Class Shipping) the CD includes all original
docs. Thanks for your time! -Tami
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From: BILL LUNDBERG Number: 13562
To: LONG KHUU Date: 02/04/94 10:30p
Subj: CD COMPATIBILITY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
My RS CDR-1000 runs at 152 KBS with the test in 7th guest. Thanks for the
reply on campatibility. I think I am ready for a newer one.
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From: JOE SITKO Number: 13563
To: ANDREW B Date: 02/04/94 9:13a
Subj: Mac CD-roms Refer: NONE
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Quoting Andrew B to All concerning Mac CD-roms:
x================================x
AB>Does anyone have any info on any catalogs the specialize in cd-roms for
AB>Mac? Or at least offers a Mac section. And to anyone in the Philadelphia
AB>area, does anyone know of a store that offers these? I've had little luck
AB>finding Mac Cd info.
x================================x
Andrew,
Although I'm not into Mac's, I DO know of a store in the Philadelphia
area that handles them. I know because I've seen them there. You might
try them! The store is called Micro-Center, and its in St. David's, PA,
which is just off the blue route, near Conshohocken, PA.
Hope this helps...........let me know how you make out!
Later................
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From: TRACY PARNELL Number: 13564
To: CHUCK DEARBECK Date: 02/03/94 1:20p
Subj: Qmodem Refer: NONE
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I was experimenting with scripts using Qmodem today-this is the reason I logged
on and off quickly. Sorry for any inconvience this may have caused you.
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From: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Number: 13565
To: STEVE MASON Date: 02/04/94 10:05a
Subj: CD REPAIR Refer: NONE
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SM>WS>TS>I used some toothpaste and a cotton bud to rub the mark away
SM>WS>TS>and then some tape head cleaning liquid to clean off the
SM>WS>TS>toothpaste and once clean it worked fine,much to my relief :)
SM>WS>Most stuff like car polish and the like will do it. I bought a
SM>WS>Memorex CD repair kit once, and it even fixed CD's that I couldn't
SM>WS>using the usual means. The CD looked like hell though!
SM>I use Turtle Wax rubbing compound, works great!
SM>I had an audio cd that skipped, and mis-tracked on one song.
SM>Although there were no visible scratches, I polished it with Turtle
SM>Wax rubbing compound, and it works well now.
I now believe that most of these processes only work with audio
CD's. If you figure in that audio CD players have built in error
correction, they can miss some data here and there. Take my saga for
instance: Last week I went into a local computer surplus store, and they
had OEM copies of the '92 Microsoft Bookshelf for 99 cents! I picked one
up, looked at it, and figured that I could rub out the scratches. Well,
I rubbed it out, and had the Bookshelf working for a while. Later in the
day, I started it up again, and some parts of the disc didn't work. I
rubbed it out again, and parts didn't work. Again, parts didn't work.
Again, and again. Now, the whole damn thing don't work, cause I rubbed
it out so much, there is this very slight dull to the disc surface (I
can run it through my Sony audio player without a hitch). I don't know
if it's my CD reader, a 'Panasonic' 562b, or what, but for 99 cents, I
figure it's not that much a loss. But I might go back and buy 5 more...
-William
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From: GEORGE BARONE Number: 13566
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 11:57p
Subj: nec 3x Refer: NONE
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Anyone hear of any overheating problems with the NEC 3X external drive? We are
getting data read errors after leaving ours on at work over night.
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From: PEDRO VIEIRA Number: 13567
To: ALL Date: 02/01/94 10:54a
Subj: Mitsumi CD-ROM Refer: NONE
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Hello All.
Few days ago I took a Mitsumi internal CD-ROM (345ms) but I
cannot connect it to my Sound Blaster Card. I heard there's a
Sound Blaster called MULTI CD, I wanna know if it really works.
Sorry for my english. []
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** Acesse a Junt BBS, Rio de Janeiro, Tel: (021) 551-7136, 23 às 07h. **
... Você näo merece o meu prestígio. Nem meu Galak, Chokito
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From: CARLOS HENRIQUE CANTU Number: 13568
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 01/27/94 5:34p
Subj: Huh ??? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BO> N E W N I G H T O W L 11. R E L E A S E
Boris my friend, where is my GAMEWARE disk ???
If you didn't send it yet, tell me, maybe I will get another CD...
[]s
Carlos Henrique Cantu
* Better use my internet address to talk :
cahcantu@pintado.ciagri.usp.br
... Esta TAG e' procurada viva ou morta... se a encontrar avise o SYSOP !
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From: RODOLFO VAZ Number: 13569
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/02/94 8:31a
Subj: Re: Mitsumi CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PV> Hello All.
Hi Pedro,
PV> Few days ago I took a Mitsumi internal CD-ROM (345ms) but I
PV> cannot connect it to my Sound Blaster Card. I heard there's a
PV> Sound Blaster called MULTI CD, I wanna know if it really
PV> works.
Yes, SoundBlaster Multi-CD can control Mitsumi and Sony
CDROMs ...
Anyway you can use your SoundBlaster with your CDROM with
no problems, except you're going to lose one slot. You can connect
your CDROM audio OUT to your SoundBlaster AUDIO IN ...
[]s RV
... Em 94 vote coerentemente !
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From: ALESSANDRO SANTANA VIOLA Number: 13570
To: ANTONIO CARVALHO Date: 01/31/94 7:46a
Subj: Mad Dog McCree Refer: NONE
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Fala Brother !!!!
Eu vi seu anuncio sobre alungs jogos em CD, estou interessado no
Mad Dog.
Me dá uma informaçäo, este é aquele jogo de COWBOYS, certo ?
Me disseram que existem 2 versöes deste jogo, uma delas seria a
DeLuxe, qual delas é a sua ?
O preço de $60, (P)ARALELO, (C)OMERCIAL, (T)URISMO ?
Como funciona a parte de controle do jogo, dá pra jogar com MOUSE ?
É recomendado o uso do JOYSTICK ?
Eu moro em Santos, como faria para recebe-lo aqui, você mandaria
via SEDEX A COBRAR ou que outras opçöes existem ?
AH ! Aonde você está ? (CIDADE)
Té mais, []s Sandro
... Catch the Blue Wave!
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From: PEDRO VIEIRA Number: 13571
To: RODOLFO VAZ Date: 02/03/94 10:24a
Subj: Mitsumi CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-*> Existe uma conversa sobre Mitsumi CD-ROM e eu estou dentro. <*-
PV> Hello All.
RV> Hi Pedro,
PV> Few days ago I took a Mitsumi internal CD-ROM (345ms) but I
PV> cannot connect it to my Sound Blaster Card. I heard there's a
PV> Sound Blaster called MULTI CD, I wanna know if it really
PV> works.
RV> Yes, SoundBlaster Multi-CD can control Mitsumi and Sony
RV> CDROMs ...
RV> Anyway you can use your SoundBlaster with your CDROM with
RV> no problems, except you're going to lose one slot. You can connect
RV> your CDROM audio OUT to your SoundBlaster AUDIO IN ...
Thank's very much... I'm going to but this Sound Blaster MultiCD,
because this method is ... well, you know... Thank you again...
(Porque a gente está trocando mensagens em inglês?)
[]s ßy :
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║ Pedro Vieira ├──-> »» Junt BBS SysOp ≈ +55-021-551-7136 [23/07h.] ««
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... Twinkies have a half-life, but Velveeta is eternal
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From: PEDRO VIEIRA Number: 13572
To: STEVE GOYER Date: 02/03/94 10:47a
Subj: Windows CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-*> Existe uma conversa sobre Windows CD e eu estou dentro. <*-
SG> Could somebody recommend a good CD with fairly new Windows programs
SG> on it, thanks.
Hi, there.
There's a CD-ROM called CICA, that has all the Internet programs
databse for Microsoft Windows 3.x and NT. You can buy it
everywhere...
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... It's not Camelot, but it's not Cleveland either.
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From: PEDRO VIEIRA Number: 13573
To: BRIAN SCHOENBECK Date: 02/03/94 10:51a
Subj: Good BBS CD's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-*> Existe uma conversa sobre Good BBS CD's e eu estou dentro. <*-
BS> Just curious: what are the best CD-ROM drives and CD's for a BBS to
BS> use as a file source?
BS> TTYL
Hello there...
Well, for a BBS, the CD-ROM drive must not be VEEEEEEEEEEERY fast,
you can buy a Mitsumi with 345ms access time. But your CD's are
very important. I recommend you Internet CD's, like Simtel and
CICA.
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... .dnats t'nac I krow eht s'tI...boj ym evol I
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From: PEDRO VIEIRA Number: 13574
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 10:54a
Subj: English Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Porquoi tout le monde ici parle anglais ? Porquoi le français est
discriminé ? Je pense que l'anglais c'est bon, mas français c'est
meilleur...
"This is a democratic society, not?"
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... If it ain't broke . . . fix it 'til it is! ■
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13575
To: MIKE AVILA Date: 02/03/94 2:36p
Subj: DESERT STORM CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>-> >I am looking to buy my son the Time Desert Storm CD.
>So far what I have heard about it is not impressing me. If I should change my
>mind and get it how do I contact you? Via the BBS in your tagline, is that
the
>only way?
(317) 726-1980 (Tu Th 11AM - 8PM We Fr 11AM - 6PM all times Eastern Standard)
Or Snail Mail:
Brice's Library
5420 N. College Ave., Suite B5
Indianapolis, IN 46220
* SLMR 2.1a * Every absurdity has a champion to defend it.
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13576
To: BRANDON LEE Date: 02/04/94 1:53p
Subj: [] Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Hey, I've been giving some thought to buying a CD-ROM. But I was
>wondering, what would I need it for? Most the CD games would be on floppies,
Floppy versions of many games are INFERIOR to the CD-ROM version - in those
cases where a game IS available both ways.
* SLMR 2.1a * (A)bort (R)etry (K)ill Innocent Bystanders?
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13577
To: ANDREW B Date: 02/04/94 1:54p
Subj: MAC CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Does anyone have any info on any catalogs the specialize in cd-roms for Mac?
>Or at least offers a Mac section.
I carry a bunch of Mac specific and "Mac or PC or ..." type CD-ROMs.
See my price list in CFORSALE or CDROM_SALE echo, I generally post it every
Friday.
* SLMR 2.1a * You want Programming jokes? C, GWBASIC, OOP, SNOBOL,...
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13578
To: RICK DEMERS Date: 02/04/94 1:55p
Subj: ULTIMA VIII: PAGAN Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Does anyone out there know if there going to release Ultima VII on CD-Rom?
Have not heard word yet, but I would BET that it shows up on ROM eventually.
Ultima VIII might "finally" be the first "enhanced for CD-ROM" Ultima version,
given how long it's taking to show up after the floppy version was released....
* SLMR 2.1a * Self-Control - the ability to eat only one peanut.
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13579
To: HERB KRAFT Date: 02/04/94 3:02p
Subj: CD'S FOR SALE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> DM> Complete Home & Business Legal Guide
>It will be periodically updated and is a buy, even if I have to say so myself
>at $17.
You do have to say so yourself - I sell the same CD-ROM at $11, and most of
the
dealers I know of sell it in the $10-$12 range (I include shipping and/or
applicable taxes, though).
* SLMR 2.1a * My cats are to me, as roses without thorns.
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13580
To: BRUCE VIDLER Date: 02/04/94 3:05p
Subj: CDROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Have a question regarding Controllers for CDROMS. I know you can get SCSI
>controllers for a ROM, but I have an ADAPTEC SCSI card already that came with
a
>computer years ago. Will I need a new controller? Or will I need to get a
new
>BIOS for the card? Or drivers? What do I need?
You'll need the ASPI driver for your particular Adaptec card (they make
SEVERAL
different SCSI cards).
You'll then need a copy of the Adaptec ASW-410 CD-ROM drivers, or Adaptec
EZ-SCSI, or Corel SCSI (which MIGHT also replace the ASPI drivers).
If you have the original 1540, dump it and upgrade to an Allways IN-2000 or to
an Adaptec 1540C/1542C - the original 1540 flat out doesn't WORK with most or
all of the available drivers.
* SLMR 2.1a * Defend the right to keep and arm bears!
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From: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Number: 13581
To: STEVEN KATZ Date: 02/04/94 3:06p
Subj: I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Actually you almost got it right. The song was written by Geldof and the
song
>is a true story of a shooting spree in San Diego, California.
San Ysidro at a McDonalds - but it's a San DIego suburb and part of San Diego
county, so you were close enough.
The ex-McDonalds in question is now a city park, as I recall....
* SLMR 2.1a * So many moderators, so few bullets....
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From: EDUARDO ZEN Number: 13582
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 6:13p
Subj: Medical softwares Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please help me now. I need to improve my studies in medicine, and I have a
CD-ROM. Well, where I can buy softwares in medical area?
Thanks
Eduardo Zen
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From: STEPHEN SHOIHET Number: 13583
To: TIM WENAS Date: 02/05/94 2:44a
Subj: Re: Kodak Images On Cd Refer: NONE
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Tim Wenas wrote in a message to Stephen Shoihet:
TW> Try Paintshop Pro 2 for Windows, it supposedly supports PCD
TW> which I believe is the PhotoCD graphics format. Here in
TW> Australia it's not worth spending a minimum of $90 for the
TW> service...
I checked at the store closest to me and they charge $27.00 CAN (about $22 US)
for the first roll which includes the $10.00 for the cd, and then $17.00
dollars for each of the next 3 rolls (24 exp.) It's on sale 50% off until the
end of this month though.
-Steve
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From: GORDON CAMPBELL Number: 13584
To: BRANDON LEE Date: 02/04/94 12:24a
Subj: [] Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> On 02-01-94 16:31, Brandon Lee said this to All. <=-
BL> Hey, I've been giving some thought to buying a CD-ROM. But I was
BL> wondering, what would I need it for? Most the CD games would be on
BL> floppies, and a CD can't be written on. So what's the good of buying
BL> one?
How 'bout to save hard disk space? As an example, King's Quest VI takes
approx. six megs of disk space. Run it from the CD-ROM version and it
takes none.
...G
... Hard work hasn't killed anyone yet, but why take a chance
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13585
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 1:53a
Subj: CD-ROM SALE! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #4: CD-ROM LIQUIDATION! |
Mega Clipart........$20 Shareware Studio 2..$14 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.......$26
CD Winbox...........$14 DTPro...............$24 Multimedia Magic....$14
Action Traveler.....$25 Phoenix 4.0.........$17 Wildcat Gold........$15
Funny...............$29 Int'l Graphics Libr.$25 Reel Clips..........$24
Library of Future...$25 Home Designer.......$27 Arizona Images......$19
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: $4.50
* SLMR 2.1a * ...Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball...
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From: CARL POTTER Number: 13586
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/06/94 9:47a
Subj: Catalogues Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
<<***** On 02-03-94, STEVE MANN wrote to ALL: *****>>
SM>We have reopened after a January vacation and have more catalogues to
SM>send to catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If you would like a free copy (or
missed
SM>out on one during our absense) drop us a line, send a message or call.
Don't
SM>forget an address (<grin> it happens).
Steve,
Please send me one of those catalogues and any Demo CD-s you may have,
just purchased a MultiMedia upgrade and want to see what is out there! PS:
I won't forget the address!
Carl Potter II
2048 NE Jefferson Street
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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From: DAVID MUENCH Number: 13587
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 5:39p
Subj: Cream of the Crop II Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Does anyone have a filelist from the above list for freqing? I'm interested in
picking one up, but I want to see what's on it first.
David
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From: MARKUS ROHNER Number: 13588
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 1:04p
Subj: FrontDoor and CD-ROM Changer Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
I'm looking for experiences in having a CD-ROM Changer running together with
FrontDoor. What kind of SW is used to change the CD's? Does it work
when someone request files from different CD's that are not currently loaded?
Any tips kindly appreciated.
Kind regards from Switzerland
Markus
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From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 13589
To: ALAN HUMAN Date: 02/06/94 1:39p
Subj: 7th Guest Help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* in a message to All <03 Feb 94 10:37> Alan Human wrote:
AH> A friend of mine is playing T7G and I've been feeding him with game tips
AH> from this conference. He has asked me to see if anyone can help him
AH> with the following problem. He is in the Sanctuary and there's a hole
AH> in the floor. He can't figure out the puzzle. He's been to the library
AH> twice and it says to follow the markings on the floor. He doesn't see
AH> any markings. Is this a hardware problem? He would really appreciate
AH> any help with this. He's been stuck in this area for quite a while.
AH> Thanks.
Are you talking about the room with a hole on the floor and blocks around
the hole, and then some of the blocks fall down into the hole after being
stepped on?
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From: JW Number: 13590
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/07/94 12:43a
Subj: Re: Mitsumi CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yes the Sound Blaster Multi CD works with your Mitsumi. Athough The Misumi
Audio Cable needs to Be modified, at the connector on the Sound Blaster end,
trim off the "key" on the 2 pin connector, and put the connector on 180
degrees out (backwards)..
Enjoy
-JW-
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From: BRIAN ELFERT Number: 13591
To: CARL BENSON Date: 02/06/94 8:11a
Subj: Omni CD? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> 690Mb on a 74min CD as any other CD-ROM drive..
->
-> Or 580Mb on a 63min CD
Thanks, I wanted to be sure it wasn't crippled like some of them and
only read 540 mb.
Brian
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From: HOWARD RICE Number: 13592
To: MICHAEL DAVILA Date: 01/31/94 10:40p
Subj: RE: DESERT STORM CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MD| MA> Has anybody seen the Time Desert Storm CD-ROM? Any opinions on
| MA> it? Does it have a lot of good movies or is it just still
| MA> pictures?
MD| MA> I appreciate any comments as I want to buy it for my son ASAP.
| MA> The best price I have seen is $19 + $5 shipping.
MD| MA> THANKS
MD| MA> Mike
MD| Once you find out , let me know please. I spent a year over there and
| would like to see that CD. Thanx
MD| MA> --- WM v3.11 [Beta]
| MA> * Origin: The Atari Advocate Wildcat 3.XX\D'Bridge\HST
| MA> (1:120/102)
MD|MICHAEL DAVILA
The version I have has some sound, lots of photos and text.
I'll trade it for a good arcade game CD.
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From: RONALD LEON Number: 13593
To: TOBEY BIGELOW Date: 02/06/94 6:19p
Subj: Ferrets Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
TB>Hi, I'm 12 but I thought I'd tell you I love your Idea. I know two
TB>people who have and love their ferrets. I like them too. I think your
TB>idea is great!
This is the CD Rom conference. Try the pet conference for ferrets.
* WinQwk 2.0 a#435 * Political correctness: Liberal Socialist thought control.
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From: JASON CROPPER Number: 13594
To: PETER BRYCE Date: 02/06/94 6:19p
Subj: Rebel Assault codes Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Here are al of the codes:
EASY Normal Hard
------------------------------------------------------
PW#1 Falcon Biggs Ackbar
PW#2 Anoat Kaiburr Fornax
PW#3 Yuzzem Mynock Bespin
PW#4 Brigia Dagobah Kessel
PW#5 Greedo Mimban Organa
Enjoy!
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From: JASON CROPPER Number: 13595
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 02/06/94 6:26p
Subj: CD for Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Denis Coleman to All dated 02-03-94 ***
> Quant. Title.
> 1 Stellar 7 $41
> 1 Iron Helix $130
> 2 Mad Dog McCree $70
> 4 Return to Zork *b $60
> 2 Mantis, 21st Century Fighter $43
> 4 Spirit of Excalibur $49
> 1 Conan the Cimmerian $48
> 4 Cybergenic Ranger $47
> 3 Rebel Assault $80
> 3 Dracula Unleashed $86
> 3 Day of the Tentacle $79
> 2 TFX $79
> 1 Man Enough $86
> 3 Gabriel Knight $86
> 2 Harrier SVGA $86
> 1 Campaign $86
> 2 Cyber Race $86
> 3 Critical Path $101
> 4 Dinosaur Adventure 3D (Glasses supplied)$64
> 2 Science Adventure 2 $64
> 2 Space Adventure 2 $64
> 1 Quantum Gate $94
> 2 Protostar $79
>
Not many sells in the U.S.A. I bet.
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From: STANLEY SHEFF Number: 13596
To: L RICHARD JOHNSON Date: 02/05/94 10:47a
Subj: Brainex Rombrain Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LJ>> Latest release date: 1/21/94
The *new* latest release date is 2/1/94.
LJ>I have Rombrain and Request registered. I have been having a
LJ>problem with Request not finding the files that were requested when I put
LJ>the CD in
This is working correctly in the 2/1/94 version.
LJ>Also, anyway to get Rombrain to compile a list from all CDs available?
This could take a long time, with the user waiting online. Why not create them
yourself, then put them in your BBS file area?
LJ>And again, any way to be able to mark files during a search
LJ>to one doesn't have to remember where they were listed and
LJ>what the name was?
This will be added in a future version, please be patient!
LJ>Wonderful software and my users love it!
Thanks for the suggestions, and glad you are enjoying Rombrain!
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From: RICHARD KELLER Number: 13597
To: JOE HOWES Date: 02/05/94 1:15p
Subj: JOURNEYMAN Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>MB>MPC Version is big crap. Even on a 486 DX 2 with a double speed cd-rom
>MB>it is boriwng slow. We have allready sold oer 60 pcs here in switzerlan
JH> It ran exactly the same on a Quadra 650 as a 486DX33...LAME! I
>think Quadra Entertainment should be shut down and shoved off the face of
>the planet. If you need tech support you need to make about 5 long
>distance calls before you actually get tech support.
I am not sure about the tech support but The Journeyman Project runs
fine on my machine. Sure it's no Wolf or Doom in speed but then again,
it's so much larger and more advanced graphically.
First, you have to remember that it runs under Windows, is
photorealistic and requires minimum 8 megs of ram to run. Right there
we all know or should realize, that the above means tons and tons of
horsepower.
We all also know that when a Windows program says it requires minimum
4/8 megs of memory, that means 8/16 to run well. Also photorealistic
under Windows should tell you that a big time graphics accelerator
is needed.
Trying to run the Journeyman Project on anything less than a DX33 with
16 megs of ram, CD-Rom cache, under 300ms access double speed CD-Rom
and a ATI or Viper graphics accelerator, is going to be slow. This
should be expected as you don't buy the most advanced and photorealistic
game available, with the above tech specs and expect it to work fast
with every system out there.
I have a 486 DX50 (not DX2) 16 megs main memory, 240ms access CD-Rom,
Viper video card and it's a excellent game. I noticed a speed increase
when I started using a 2 meg CD cache. Also make sure NOTHING else,
even a small clock, etc... is running.
Richard Keller
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13598
To: BRIAN SCHOENBECK Date: 02/04/94 2:20p
Subj: Good BBS CD's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BS>Just curious: what are the best CD-ROM drives and CD's for a BBS to
>use as a file source?
My vote for the best drives are the Pioneer 6 disc changers. If you
don't want to spend that much, you can get a double speed Mitsumi or
Panasonic 562 for under $200. Double speed isn't necessary, but it does
come in handy when the sysop wants to take a break and play a good game
or two! <G>
I don't sell drives, but here are some nice BBS ready shareware CD's:
Top Drawer $19 Best Buy!
Big Sky Rom $26
Cream of the Crop II $29
Pier 3 $30
Night Owl 11 $30
Software Vault Gold $27
So Much Shareware 3 $26
So Much Modem Madness $29
Give us a call if you would like to place an order or would like more
information.
Computer Works Jim...
CD-Rom Sales
(205) 793-4481 Voice
(205) 671-0092 BBS Online Orders, File Lists, Catalogs
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13599
To: STEVE GOYER Date: 02/04/94 2:22p
Subj: Windows CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SG>Could somebody recommend a good CD with fairly new Windows programs
>on it, thanks.
We have Software Vault Windows Collection in stock for $24. You can
preview it online our BBS if you like. Give us a call if you have any
questions or would like to order it.
Computer Works Jim...
CD-Rom Sales
(205) 793-4481 Voice
(205) 671-0092 BBS Online Orders, File Lists, Catalogs
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From: JIM MACE Number: 13600
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 12:23p
Subj: CD-ROM/7th Guest help Refer: NONE
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I don't know if this is the right forum, but I have a Mitsumi CDROM (ss) and a
soundblaster clone sound card. Every program I have run works fine, dos,
windows and audio cd's...except 7th guest. It says I don't have a sound card
attached and will not run. There are no IRQ conflicts and memory addresses are
different....Anyway, HELP. Has anyone else had this problem and resolved it?
Thanks in advance, Jim Mace
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From: TOBEY BIGELOW Number: 13601
To: LOUISE NORTON Date: 02/02/94 5:14p
Subj: Ferrets Refer: NONE
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Hi, I'm 12 but I thought I'd tell you I love your Idea. I know two
people who have and love their ferrets. I like them too. I think your
idea is great!
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From: NIGEL ZETT Number: 13602
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/02/94 6:05p
Subj: CD-ROM Drives+ Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I saw your recent post about CD-ROM drives refurbished and in need of
same. I am looking for a used CD-ROM drive that will work on my BBS.
My FD 850DNK SCSI controller software will support any of the following
types/series:
MANUFACTURE MODEL NUMBERS
----------- ----------------------------------
Chinon CDX-435 CDS-435, CDC-435
Hitachi CDR-1750S, CDR-3650, CDR-3750
IBM CDROM I, CDROM II
LMSI CM-214
NEC CDR-25, CDR-72, CDR-73, CDR-74, CDR-83, CDR-84
(M-series are also supported)
Panasonic CR-301, CR-501, CR-532
Pioneer DRM-600
Sony CDU-541, CDU-561, CDU-6110, CDU-6111, CDU-6211, CDU-7211
Texel DM-3024, DM-5024
Toshiba XM-3201B, XM-3301B, XM-3301TA, XM-3401B
^^^^^^^^^
preferred
If you have any of these (or any that are compatible with these) please
let me know, and BTW does a "needs refurb" unit work (I don't care about
cosmetics). E-Mail me this echo or NetMail me @1:132.179 ASAP (Chg card
in hand....)
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13603
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 2:42a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
N E W N I G H T O W L 11. R E L E A S E
* Over 640 Meg's * No Dupes * No Dupes To Previous Versions
* All Zipped Files * New Viewer * 60% Files Released last 90 days
"Night Owl 11. " offer's over 4,500 all new files and supports for areas
such as Windows, OS/2, Games, Fonts, Ham Radio, Lan, Business and more !
Call Now And Get Your Copy ! - PRICE - $30.00
Best Of The Best - Night Owl 11. + Cream Of The Crop II - $50.00
ORDERS ONLY! US/CAN 800-243-0517 TEC/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Every Silver lining has a clone around it.
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From: JACK BURGHOUT Number: 13604
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 5:51a
Subj: No audio from SB16 in OS/ Refer: NONE
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I have a Panasonic 562-b CD-ROM and a SB16 Card hooked together works
fine in Dos and Windows. The problem is in OS/2 when i play a audio cd
the player works fine you can change the track's control the volume
The cd-player is working but no sound from the speakers. Using Koss
power speakers. Any one with a suggestion on this I am using the.
SBCD2.ADD date off drv = 05-25-93
CONFIG.SYS OS/2
BASEDEV=SBCD2.ADD /P:220
IFS=E:\OS2\CDFS.IFS
DEVICE=E:\OS2\OS2CDROM.DMD
DEVICE=E:\OS2\MSDOS\VCDROM.SYS
DEVICE=E:\MMOS2\SB16D2.SYS 1 1 5 5 220 8 /N:SBAud1$
DEVICE=E:\MMOS2\AUDIOVDD.SYS SBAud1$
I also have tried the new drv sbcd2.add file date is 10-16-93 if i use
this one it will come up with a error OS2CDROM.DMD driver not loaded
line ignored. If anyone have any ideas Thanks in advance for any help
Jack
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From: MATT CRICH Number: 13605
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 5:51a
Subj: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
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Am experiencing difficulties with the installation of the CD-ROM based version
of OS/2 2.1 for Windows. Everything is OK during the diskette based portion of
the install procedure, but when prompted to insert CD in drive, the program
will not recognize there is one there and returns message "Insert CD in Drive
and press <Enter>. At this point the entire system hangs and requires a cold
boot. CD drive is a non SCSI based Mitsumi FX001D running on a DX-2 66 Mhz.
with an AMI BIOS. Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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From: CHRIS KUEFLER Number: 13606
To: TOM WALLACE Date: 02/05/94 5:51a
Subj: 2 Mitsumis Refer: NONE
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TW> I have one Mitsumi CDM350 drive installed already. I want to install a
TW> second Mitsumi in the same computer. I know I'll have to use another
TW> interface card and use different interrupt settings ect, what I need to
TW> know is how to setup my drivers in config.sys and autoexec.bat so the
TW> machine will recognize both cd drives. I would be very grateful if
TW> someone who has done this could tell me how they did it. Thanks a bunch
TW> in advance!
just send cash. 8-)
------------------------------ CONFIG.SYS
--------------------------device=c:\cdrom\MTMCDD.SYS /D:mitsumi /P:320 /A:0
/M:20 /T:3 /I:2 device=c:\cdrom\MTMCDD.SYS /D:mitsum2 /P:330 /A:1 /M:20 /T:5
/I:1
------------------------------ AUTOEXEC.BAT
------------------------C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /v /l:g /D:mitsumi /d:mitsum2 /e
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Ok, with the 2 cards, and they each have different interupts, DMA's,ect... you
have to install the .SYS driver's from the config.sys (as you already probably
know) To get 2 CD-ROM drives working, you have to have 2 .SYS files. (like
illistrated above) and each .SYS must reflect the settings on the CD-ROM
controller cards. The CRITICAL thing is the:
/D: option. This option sets the device driver name for the 2 CD-ROM
drives. They MUST be different. From there, you only have to load
MSCDEX.EXE from the Autoexec.bat ONCE, but must have the two different
device driver names.
Remember, the MTMCDD.SYS is for DMA transfer, and MTMCDS.SYS is for non DMA
transfer. Adjust your card settings to reflect whether you are using the DMA
channel or not.
This has worked here with three mitsumi drives, and, the same sort of method is
now working with 1 Mitsumi and 3 Hitachi's.
CJK
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From: NEIL ST.LAURENT Number: 13607
To: RICK DEMERS Date: 02/04/94 3:17p
Subj: Ultima VIII: Pagan Refer: NONE
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As of 02-01-94, thanks to Rick Demers, All was elightened about Ultima
VIII: Pagan
RD> Does anyone out there know if there going to release Ultima VI
RD>on CD-Rom? Although I loved the game, I hated the fact that my hard
RD>drive ran constantly as well as needing so much free space for the gam
That would be really nice if it did, I think I saw somewhere about a CD
version of it, it may just have been a rumour though. I hope it goes a
little faster than VII.
Neil
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From: POE LIM Number: 13608
To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 02/03/94 7:59p
Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
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Hello Sunny,
On Jan 29 18:39 in a msg to Tony Saunders, Sunny Leung of 3:712/401 wrote:
SL> Your're not gonna be pleased, but you have to restart the game
SL> because you're not meant to pluck out or cut out the bonding plant
SL> at the beginning of the game. Try digging out the plant with the
SL> knife.
Can you re-plant it, or eat it, or something?
Cheers,
Poe
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From: POE LIM Number: 13609
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 02/03/94 8:03p
Subj: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Brice,
On Jan 21 14:49 in a msg to Richard May, Brice Fleckenstein of 1:231/190 wrote:
BF> DMA on the average 80386 or higher motherboard is SLOWER than
BF> programmed I/O can be done. Many 80286's have slower DMA than PIO
BF> can do.
Unless the SCSI controller has it's own DMA controller, like the bus masters,
now with RISC on the card to control transfers.
>>SCSI-based computer systems become quite slow at foreground
>>tasks when doing heavy disk access in the background.
BF> This is true for ANY system.
Except if you use DMA bus-master HA; the card does everything. And if the card
and drives are fully SCSI-2 compliant... have you ever seen a drive blissfully
do it's own thing while you use another SCSi device; very cute. :)
Cheers,
Poe
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From: PETER BRYCE Number: 13610
To: ALL Date: 02/02/94 9:14p
Subj: Rebel Assault codes Refer: NONE
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Some time back I read a message that listed the passcodes to Rebel Assault. At
that time I didn't have the CD but I knew I would get one so I hastily
scribbled down the codes. Unfortunately, it seems as if the last code I copied
is wrong. Can anybody help me out?
Here's the codes I have and >do< work:
* First non-training mission = FALCON
* Mission after asteroids = ANOAT
* Mission after destroying Walkers = YUZZEM
* and the final level = BRIGIA
the next code does >not< work !
** and the ending sequence = GREDDY
I've tried many permutations of GREDDY to no avail thinking it was a typo.
Other Rebel Assault owners may use the other 4 codes to show off the CD to
visitors like I do. :-)
.....seeyalater.
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From: PETER BRYCE Number: 13611
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/02/94 9:21p
Subj: !free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE
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Hi Joe. I haven't been perusing this message echo for a about a week >shame on
me< and I've missed your initial message on the availability of a free CD
catalog. However I did see several replies to your message from different
countries.
Is the offer still valid?
Does living in Western Australia excude me?
What would be the method(s) of payment if I decided to purchase?
If your offer is still valid, please send me a message and I'll send you my
address as I know half a dozen friends who buy CD's regularly and would be
interested I'm sure.
thanks.
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13612
To: SCOTT RALEY Date: 02/02/94 11:47a
Subj: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
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G'day Scott Raley, In a message on <Jan 28>, you said :
>> anyone wants a copy they sell for $48 and postal costs
SR> $48 for Night Owl 11!!??
SR> Starvector software sells them for $29.90!
29.9 * 1.5 (approx US/AUD exchange rate = AUD$45.00
add to this the cost of postage and bank charges and it all comes to more than
AUD$48.00
Laurie
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13613
To: TIM PEETERS Date: 02/02/94 11:54a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Tim Peeters, In a message on <Jan 27>, you said :
TP> VS├─> I have Night Owl 11 in stock for $50...
TP> VS├─> + Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS
TP> VS├─> (306)789-8682 (1:140/121)
TP> Thats WHOLESALE? Your price is $20.00 HIGHER than the next
TP> highest price I've seen!
Not another one ! Dont you people realise that there are more countries in the
world than just the US. many of them also use the dollar as money, but its
value is entirely different than yours.
Laurie
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From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 13614
To: JOHN BARTA Date: 02/02/94 3:01p
Subj: Wanted beatles cd Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> That's AHDN, and it's referred to in the subject line - the
> Beatles movie "A Hard Day's Night."
> I'm going to be calling the AHDN publisher about my inability to
> run
> the CD-ROM.
do you get GP errors? I had to install a later version of Win 3.1 to get it
running.
daniel.
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From: EUGENE CHAN Number: 13615
To: STEVE FINKELSTEIN Date: 02/03/94 3:56a
Subj: Rebel Assault Codes Refer: NONE
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Gadday Steve!
Thanks heaps for those codes! I really appreciate them. Once again, Thanks!
Regards
Eugene (Sydney, Aust.)
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From: GORDON COWAN Number: 13616
To: GEOFF BOWES Date: 02/02/94 9:41p
Subj: Toolworks reference libra Refer: NONE
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Did you try disabling the rodent before running TRL? Really I don't like
that CD much anyway but I would really like to find out what the bug is!
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13617
To: COLIN ZIMMER Date: 02/01/94 9:50p
Subj: T7G Refer: NONE
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Fortunately for Colin, Tim is replying re:T7G.
CZ> What do you do with the cans (the first 3 words)????
CZ> Colin Zimmer
Shy Gypsy Slyly
Rest of sentence...
-s-p-r-y-l-y t-r-y-s-t b-y m-y c-r-y-p-t !
hope that lot helps you out...
-T-
-T-
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13618
To: PAUL PICCIONI Date: 02/01/94 11:22p
Subj: CD rom GAMES Refer: NONE
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Fortunately for Paul, Tim is writing about the message to All
PPLo Out there, Juts wondering if anyone can recomend any good new or old
PPGames.
Try The 7th Guest, it's an excellent puzlle game. I don't usually like
puzzles, but T7G I like! Also take a look at Sam'n'Max, Day Of The Tentacle
(DOTT) or RTZ if you like adventure/RPG games, i've heard good reviews of
them.
-T-
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13619
To: BILL MORRIS Date: 02/01/94 11:29p
Subj: CDROM components Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Fortunately for Bill, Tim is writing about the message to Whomever Can Help
Me.......
BM>I am interested in upgrading to a CDRom system, but am such a rank amate
BM>I can't talk intelligently about such a system. What separate parts wil
BM>need to get a CDROM system? If the question is to broad, can someone ge
BM>me on the right track? Many thanx Bill
The _basic_ thing you need to set up a CD capable system is a CD-ROM drive
and some way to connect it to the PC, such as a drive interface card which
you plug into a free slot on your motherboard. This'll get you data, but not
much in the way of audio pleasure...
If you don't already have a sound card, there are many excellent "bundles"
available that include a sound card (which can act as a drive interface and
audio CD player), a CD-ROM drive and usually some software for the soundcard
and some CDs. I bought one of these bundles last year and have had nothing
but fun! These bundles are usually tested to make sure everything works
together in harmony, and so is probably safer for a beginner to buy.
However, if you wanted to you could buy all the parts separately (for
example, buying a fast SCSI CD-ROM drive and a SCSI card/sound card).
For playing games you shoul go for at least a double-spin drive, which means
about 300kb/sec data transfer. Access time should be around 280-350ms. The
Panasonic drives in the Sound Blaster CD-ROM kits fit the job. The sound
card, it's good to have 16bit stereo sound, with at least sound blaster pro
compatibility. I've heard the Sound Blaster 16ASP is very nice, and the
Gravis Ultrasound is also impressive because of it's features.
There are a few standards around, such as MPC 1, which means if your
hardware conforms to that level, any CD-ROM disc marked "MPC 1" will work on
it. MPC 2 is an upgraded MPC 1.
HIHAL! -T-
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From: SIMON CLAUSEN Number: 13620
To: MARK BRACKEN Date: 02/02/94 4:34p
Subj: Unwanted Game CD'S Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MB> Hi Simon,
MB> Thnks for the message. If you will
MB> take yoe will take 40.00 and post the cd for me. I
MB> will pay up front, and call you during the day at a
MB> specified time.
You've got a deal if you pay for postage give me a call on (08) 312217 after
4pm to arrange it.
Regards Simon.
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From: RAPHAEL VANNEY Number: 13621
To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 02/04/94 12:32a
Subj: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
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Bonjour Giuliano !
Sunday January 23 1994 15:54, Scott Henderson écrivit à Giuliano Maciocci Jr :
GMJ>> I may soon buy a copy of OS2/2.1 on CD-ROM, but I have a
GMJ>> question to ask:
GMJ>>
GMJ>> My hard drive is compressed with Stacker 3.1 (Excellent!) and I
GMJ>> was wondering if I'd be able to install OS2/2.1 on it without
GMJ>> having to reformat everything. I have a 386/DX-40 with 4MB RAM
SH> I don't believe Stacker has a version for os/2 which would be required in
SH> order to use it with os/2.
Actually, there /is/ an OS/2 version of stacker.
Anyway, if you're planning to go OS/2 (which I can only recommand ;-)),
you should get some more RAM (8 Megs will make you feel comfortable).
Sala kahle, RVa
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From: RAPHAEL VANNEY Number: 13622
To: STEVEN LANG Date: 02/04/94 12:35a
Subj: Creative Labs cd / OS2 Refer: NONE
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Bonjour Steven !
Sunday January 30 1994 15:59, Steven Lang écrivit à All :
SL> Does anyone know if there is a driver for the creative labs double spin
SL> internal CD player for OS/2 ?
If your drive is plugged to a SoundBlaster, you will find the
required drivers on lots of BBSes, under the name SBCD*.*, or
1193SBCD.* (latest I've heard of).
Sala kahle, RVa
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From: THOMAS DORSEY Number: 13623
To: SCOTT HENDERSON Date: 02/05/94 9:36a
Subj: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Scott Henderson to Giuliano Maciocci Jr <=-
GMJ> I may soon buy a copy of OS2/2.1 on CD-ROM, but I have a
GMJ> question to ask:
GMJ>
GMJ> My hard drive is compressed with Stacker 3.1 (Excellent!) and I
GMJ> was wondering if I'd be able to install OS2/2.1 on it without
GMJ> having to reformat everything. I have a 386/DX-40 with 4MB RAM
SH> I don't believe Stacker has a version for os/2 which would be required
SH> in order to use it with os/2. However, the way stacker works, you
There is a version of Stacker 3.1 for OS/2 2.x, but I'm not sure if there is
a way to install OS/2 2.1, either CD-ROM or floppy version, with the drive
already compressed.
... If speed scares you, buy Windows 3.1!
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From: ANTONIO BIANCHI Number: 13624
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/04/94 6:41p
Subj: cdroms Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Joe
thanks for the list that you sent me, I found it very intersting.
I have already post this message and I got no answer so I try again.
If you didn't got the first one then Ok otherwise if you already got it but
didn't answer yet ... well sorry I'll wait more.
I have some questions to ask:
1) How can I pay the CDs, would it be possible with my visa ?
2) Is it possible to send you the order through the fax (including a copy of
my ID) ?
3) Reading through the list I found many titles that I am interested, but for
now I have chosen 7 titles to buy. That would make a total of about 200 $.
Can you tell me how much would it be the shipping costs ?
That all for now, I hope to have news from you soon so I can send you my
order. Thanks again and bye
Antonio
... File not found, I'll load something *I* think is interesting.
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From: ANTONIO BIANCHI Number: 13625
To: AL AGEE Date: 02/04/94 6:41p
Subj: Re: Custom cds Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Al Agee to All <=-
AA> I'll put 640mb of your data on an ISO 9660 standard CD for $49. If
AA> you don't have a tape drive, I will restore from 1.44mb floppies for
AA> $0.25 each.
AA> Send QIC-80 or QIC-40 DC2120 tapes and cashiers check to: Allen Agee,
AA> 52 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Andover NJ 07821. If you have questions, call me
AA> voice at (201)786-7716 evenings. ===
Hi All, my name is Antonio, I am very interested in your offer but
unfortunately living in Switzerland it will be too expensive for me to
send you a tape. But I would like to have some informations about the system
you use if it wouldn't bother you too much.
So I would be very pleased to have some informations from you, thanks a lot.
Bye bye
Antonio
... Backup not found: (A)bort (R)etry (P)anic
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13626
To: ZAPHOD BEEDLEBROX Date: 02/05/94 4:16p
Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM QUESTIO Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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ZB>Sorry couldn't help but drop you a note.I don't know much about CD-ROMS
ZB>although I do have one but I do know a bit about QEMM.I have had Versions 6
ZB>the upgrades and now 7 with the upgrades.I have persisted with it but with
ZB>DOS 6 or 6.2 I no longer need it.QEMM would freak but I wouldn't recommend Q
ZB>to anyone but a very patient person who loves to edit config and auotexec fi
ZB>all day everyday.It is a very advanced program but it is very unfriendly to
ZB>user unlike DOS 6.I needed it before but I don't now as memmaker got it
ZB>right.Just specify noems on your EMM386.exe in your config.sysand run
ZB>memmaker.Select the custom install and answer the questions NO YES NO YES NO
ZB>YES in that order.I have found that with Double Space,Scanner driver,2 x CDR
ZB>drivers,Mouse driver,TSR print spooler plus a few more I still have 616Kb ba
ZB>memory left.Thats about 632,000 bytes me thinks or 616KB free.Sorry to rave
ZB>but I chased base memory for a long time,(I have 8MB ram), and never stopped
ZB>stuffing around but since DOS 6.2 I haven't touched them. See ya !!!!
ZB>--- FMail 0.96G
ZB> * Origin: Centrelink BBS +61-2-415-2981 (3:711/926) (3:711/926)
Strange, I've never had a bit of problem with qemm 7.03 and I found it
to be very easy to install and it automatically configures your
autoexec and config.sys, I can even change the order items load during
the install, took me a max of 10 minutes and I have 636k conventional
left after loading 12 TSR's.
* QMPro 1.01 93-0852 * The Police Station BBS 615-865-4030/868-8080 Nashville,
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From: TOM WALLACE Number: 13627
To: ROBERT HARE Date: 02/04/94 8:00p
Subj: Re: 2 Mitsumis Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> This is not true...You can just use a Daisy Chain cable and power up
-> CD and the card should support up to 4 cd-rom chained together...But
-> Config you must state that you have 2 cd-roms instead of 1..Do this w
-> /U:2 command added to the config line of your Cd-rom line...
Thanks for your reply! I *think* we are talking about different models
of Mitsumi drives. I have the cheap ones. I'm pretty sure the I/F cards
are proprietary and not SCUSSI as you imply. My drivers do not have the
"U" switch you mentioned.
I saw a message here months ago on how to setup the autoexec.bat and
config.sys files for two "cheap" Mitsumi drives, but now that I need to
set up 2 of them in one computer, I've forgotten! O well.. Again thanks
for your input, Robert.
Tom
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From: ERIC ENGELMANN Number: 13628
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 12:21p
Subj: Feb'94 Technical CDROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EMS Professional Shareware is now shipping the February 1994
editions of its diskette and CD-ROM libraries of PD and
Shareware software for: Spreadsheets, Access, C/C++, AutoCAD,
Clipper, FoxPro/dBASE, Netware, ObjectVision, OS/2, Paradox,
Science/Engineering, TrueType Fonts, TurboPascal, Visual
Basic, VBDOS/QB/PDS, various Windows tool sets, and the
145,000 record PC Products Database. Call voice:+1(301)
924-3594, Fax:+1(301)963-2708, or write: 4505 Buckhurst
Ct., Olney MD 20832-1830 for free brochure.
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* Origin: Infinite Perspectives (1:109/519)
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From: STEVE SMITH Number: 13629
To: CHARLES LUONG Date: 02/05/94 5:02p
Subj: Sony 31A-003 file Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
CHARLES,
I GOT YOUR MESSAGE AND IT HELPED
THANKS ALOT
STEVE
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 13630
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 10:46a
Subj: Comptons's Int Ency Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have (2) Comptons's Interactive Encyclopedia's for sale. These are the
windows version 1.01VW. My price is $35 + P&H. reply back soon, I do not
think these will last very long!!!!!!!
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: MIKE BARROW Number: 13631
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/03/94 5:22p
Subj: Sound card upgrading advi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
NH> some good stereo speakers for use with this
NH> card? Preferably not more than $75-100...
Nick, I have a new pair of Sony SRS88PC speakers that sound great with my PAS
16 card. I've converted to a external amp and Boston Accoustics Speakers
$600+, so I am selling the Sony's (in the box unregistered). They are shielded
self powered rated at 10 watts/channel. They retail at $189, and sell at
Egghead for $149. I'll ship to you for $110.00.
Call me at (904)828-1884 days or 641-5059 eves and weekends.
===
* KWQ/2 1.2d * Bugs come in through open Windows.
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From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 13632
To: VIC HLUSHAK Date: 02/04/94 11:52p
Subj: CD-ROM Spec's Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> The thing to remember is that a cd is _very_ much slower than a
> floppy and are mostly usefull for storing large amounts of data, ie
> shareware disks etc.
I don't agree with your statement that CDROM is slower than floppy! Some of
the older 800ms+ drives would be slower, or at least AS slow, but I work with
CD's and floppy drives every day and there's no comparison.
CD wins hands down on speed!
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* Origin: Four Star DayDreams - St. Charles, MI (1:239/900)
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From: KEVIN PLUMMER Number: 13633
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 6:35a
Subj: CD's 4-Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
**************************************************************************
January 1994 Saylor Enterprises (317) 881-9391
**************************************************************************
9000 Sounds...................19.00 Mixed Up Mother Goose.........19.50
American Business Phonebk 93..24.00 MVP Game Jamboree.............12.00
America's Premier Shareware...14.00 Night Owl 10.0................28.00
Arthur's Teacher Trouble......23.00 Night Owl Games...............18.00
Color Magic PC/MAC............12.00 Night Owl Grpahics............23.00
Dictionaries and Languages....14.00 Pier 3........................25.00
DR.Games......................15.00 Publishers Paradise Pro.......28.00
DR.Music......................15.00 Shareware '93.................20.00
DR.Windows....................15.00 Shareware Explorer 4 Disk.....35.00
Games 1993....................22.00 Shareware Studio #3...........14.00
Hackers Chronicles............25.00 So Much Shareware #3..........22.00
Ham Radio 3.0.................14.00 Software Vault Gold #3........16.00
Home and Office Legal Guide...14.00 Tech. Arsenel.................16.00
House of Games................15.00 Windows 1993..................20.00
Lan Master....................20.00 Windowware....................14.00
Monster Media '93.............24.00 Window Master.................18.00
** All disk do not include shipping.
You can FREQ the Newest CD Files list from 1:231/570 by FREQing
CD-ROM.TXT or our Adult list is AD.TXT
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From: GRANT DEASON Number: 13634
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 6:23a
Subj: Sony CD-31A Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have a Sony 31-A internal CD-ROM drive with Sony controller. I'm having a
problem copying files from the drive...it will read the disk for a while then
display "CDR101: Not ready error reading drive E:"
The files I am attempting to copy are 1.44 megs in size. When I receive the
above message, I get the familiar "Abort, Retry, Fail" message. I select
Retry but eventually the system refuses to read the drive at all until I open
the drive door and reinsert the disk.
I've had this drive for almost a year now...never any problems before now.
Running a 386-40 under MS-DOS 6.2, CD-ROM cached with SmartDrive (although
results are the same with caching disabled). No hardware has been added since
I installed the drive, except for a CMS Jumbo 250 Tape Drive 7 months ago.
Any ideas, outside of a bad disk?
-=-
* QMPro 1.52 * Dogs come when you call. Cats have answering machines.
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From: GRANT DEASON Number: 13635
To: ZAPHOD BEEDLEBROX Date: 02/05/94 10:12a
Subj: CD-ROM and QEMM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
ZB>Sorry couldn't help but drop you a note.I don't know much about CD-ROMS
>although I do have one but I do know a bit about QEMM.I have had Versions
>and the upgrades and now 7 with the upgrades.I have persisted with it but
>with
>DOS 6 or 6.2 I no longer need it.QEMM would freak but I wouldn't recommen
>QEMM to anyone but a very patient person who loves to edit config and
>auotexec files all day everyday.It is a very advanced program but it is
>very unfriendly to the user unlike DOS 6.I needed it before but I don't n
>as memmaker got it right.Just specify noems on your EMM386.exe in your
You've got to be kidding! I'm not trying to insult or flame, but my
experience was exactly the opposite. I purchased MS-DOS 6 (already had a
CD-ROM), and said goodbye to plenty of conventional memory. I tweaked
settings till I was blue in the face, but MEMMAKER just didn't allow me more
than 590K base memory. Also, when I added multiple boot
configurations, a feature of DOS 6, MEMMAKER couldn't deal with those either
and I of course had to do everything manually.
When I purchased QEMM 7, my problems came to a screeching halt! I loaded
QEMM, ran Express Optimize, and watched 590K of base memory increase to 634K!
This was with NO changes to the default setup, and all I had to do was sit
back and let QEMM do the work.
QEMM made it possible for me to optimize all 5 of my boot-up
configurations with minimal effort. And I was able to use the CD-ROM in
memory-hungry applications, unlike before.
-=-
* QMPro 1.52 * >8/++h+n AC*hanks for hanging up, dear.
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From: ROB PERELMAN Number: 13636
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/05/94 5:34p
Subj: Catalogues Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SM>We have reopened after a January vacation and have more
>catalogues to send to catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If
>you would like a free copy (or missed out on one during our
>absense) drop us a line, send a message or call. Don't
>forget an address (<grin> it happens).
Rob Perelman
15625 Avenida Alcachofa #D
Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128
___
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From: ERIC LYTLE Number: 13637
To: MATT CRICH Date: 02/05/94 10:16p
Subj: Re: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Matt, the problem is that your CD-ROM is not a true SCSI. OS/2 requires that
it be installed using a SCSI drive. I know that the full OS/2 version (on CD)
let's you recreate the disks using DOS. That's the only thing you can, short
of buying a SCSI drive and controller. BTW, once you *do* get OS/2 going, you
can probably find Mitsumi drivers to work with your CD-ROM drive in order to
run the games and other multimedia stuff.
Eric Lytle
gbear@pnet01.cts.com
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From: ARIE VAN LEYEN Number: 13638
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 7:38a
Subj: Art on CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello All,
Does anyone know if there are CDROMs containing art? I am looking for CD's on
for instance Impressionism, old and modern painting etc..
If anyone knows of the existence of such CD's please leave me a message with
all possible info on the CD (name, manufacturer).
Many thanks,
Arie
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From: JEAN-LOUIS ALAUX Number: 13639
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 3:12p
Subj: Critique world atlas Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Critique du CD ROM 'World Atlas' de chez PC TOOLS :
Un excellent produit, surtout pour le prix (109 FF), avec cependant
quelques remarques :
- les cartes pourraient tre plus nombreuses et plus grandes (la
capacit du disque est surtout occupe par l'aide sonore, pas vraiment
indispensable, et les vidos)
- les hymnes ne fonctionnent pas avec la SB
- les donnes politiques et conomiques sont par contre trs nombreuses
et prcises.
- Fonctionne sous windows, en 480*600, et ne s'adapte pas aux autres
dfinitions (vous avez intrt possder une carte permettant le
changement de dfinition instantann, mais ce problme est trs
frquent)
- Les photos sont nombreuses et d'excellente qualit
- Les vidos sont sonores et plutt bien faites.
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From: MICHELLEA SORENSEN Number: 13640
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 11:23a
Subj: CD-ROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
** NEW RELEASES ** CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA
6 Armstrong Bay, Regina, Sk. S4N 4G7
306-789-4654 Voice * 306-789-8690 Fax
NIGHT OWL 11 $45 The latest in the popular shareware series.
...add OS/2 Box for just $19
...add Shareware Studio III for just $29
Prices in Canadian dollars, include all applicable taxes.
--- The Mail Box [NR]
* Origin: SUPERBOARD/CD-ROM WHOLESALERS (306)789-8682 (1:140/121)
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 13641
To: CARLOS FUENZALIDA Date: 02/02/94 4:18p
Subj: What do I need? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> I would like to get a CD ROM drive, mostly for the purpose to listen
-> good quality sound while I work with my computer.
Hello, Carlos..
Since you only want to listen to music CD while working, I guess you
will only need a single speed CD-ROM and a sound card. (16-bit is
better, since the price had dropped so much lately..)
But I would not recommend a single speed CD-ROM. Why don't you pay
$100 more or so (maybe less..) and get a double-speed CD-ROM..
Eric
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 13642
To: DENNIS HOENICH Date: 02/02/94 4:21p
Subj: sound board Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello, Dennis..
I personally own a Media Vision ProAudio Spectrum 16, and I think it
is pretty good. ProAudio 16 has won a lot of awards, and it did not
disappoint me. The sound quality is great.. but I am not sure about the
other sound card that you mentioned. I don't think the ProAudio 16 is
exactly the same as the LogiTech..
Eric
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 13643
To: GIULIANO MACIOCCI JR Date: 02/02/94 4:23p
Subj: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello, Giuliano..
OS/2 2.1 will not work with the Stacker 3.1 drive.. but you can get
a Stacker for OS/2 and convert your hard drive to OS/2 readable format..
Eric
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From: ERIC JAN Number: 13644
To: JASON CROPPER Date: 02/02/94 4:25p
Subj: CDROM & Soundcard Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello, Jason..
I am not sure if you can plug the CD-ROM to your SB-16, but I guess
you can since Gateway 2000 also sell their computer with SB-16 and
CD-ROM together..
But why would you want to do it? Are you running out of slot?
Eric
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From: JOE SITKO Number: 13645
To: HALL STEVENSON Date: 02/06/94 10:56p
Subj: MITSUMI CD-ROM QUESTIONS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hall Stevenson wrote
╒═══════════════════════════════╕
▐▒▐JS> What type of testing did you perform and what were the before
▐▒▐JS> and after results?
▐▒▐
▐▒▐ I tried HyperDisk, NCache, and Smartdrive and all of them slowed
▐▒▐ down disk speed. I used a 256k and 512k cache and ran various
▐▒▐ tests such as Norton's Sysinfo, Checkit, Coretest, etc. All of
▐▒▐ them showed slower ratings than without the software cache.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What exactly do you mean by slower ratings?
▐▒▐JS> What's the significance of the "256" in your statement?
▐▒▐JS> If its supposed to be an element size (/E), the only
▐▒▐ allowable JS> numbers are 1024, 2048, 4096, or, the
▐▒▐ default 8192.
▐▒▐
▐▒▐ The "256" is the size of the cache. If you don't specify
▐▒▐ anything, it uses its default sizes. In my case, with 4 mb of
▐▒▐ ram, it would default to either 1 or 2 mb. Since I don't use
▐▒▐ the cd-rom very often, at least not as much as the hard drive,
▐▒▐ why waste all of that memory?
╘═══════════════════════════════╛
I don't believe that 256 is a valid number for Smartdrive. This
COULD be part of you problem.
Thanks for the response..........
Joe Sitko on Sunday, 02/06/94 22:56:43
jsitko@pro-berks.cts.com
■ TLX 3.40 ■ fraud(n): A telephone number starting with "1-900"
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From: MICHAEL LARKIN Number: 13646
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/07/94 4:27a
Subj: English Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PV> Porquoi tout le monde ici parle anglais ? Porquoi le francais est
PV> discrimine ? Je pense que l'anglais c'est bon, mas francais c'est
PV> meilleur...
PV> "This is a democratic society, not?"
I know that there are Windows forums in French, but whether there is a
CDROM forum in French, I don't know.
I suspect that if a count were to be taken of the number of CDROM drives
were to be taken, the vast preponderance would be in the US, where
French is not predominant. I believe this is because computer equipment
is generally less expensive here than elsewhere.
There have been a couple of gentlemen conversing in what appears to be
portugese, to the confusion of most of us. Whether they are aware they
are appearing all over the world, I do not know.
Perhaps another french speaker will notice your message and speak (so to
speak!) with you. As for myself, I have studied some Spanish and
German, but no French (sorry).
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From: MICHAEL LARKIN Number: 13647
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 02/07/94 4:36a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LB>Not another one ! Dont you people realise that there are more countries in t
LB>world than just the US. many of them also use the dollar as money, but its
LB>value is entirely different than yours.
The origin of messages in Fido is not always clear, Laurie. Your
messages are not taglined Australia, so those who are not as good at
geography as they ought to be don't understand where you are writing
from. I haven't ever seen Australian currency and did not understand how
big a difference there is between Australia and US dollars. Our
experience is likely to be with Canadian money which is less than ours
now, but tends to be maybe about 10% more or less over time...not so
different.
There was a gentleman whose message was in this packet asking about
medical CDs. He is somewhere in zone 4, which I guess puts him outside
the United States, but it will be hard for him to get a responsive
answer when nobody knows where he is.
* SLMR 2.1a *
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From: CARLOS PISANI Number: 13648
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 02/05/94 9:35a
Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 11 NOW SHIPPING Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
-=≡ Quoting Mike Shannon to All ≡=-
Hi Mike!!!
MS> | Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
MS> | Title: NIGHT OWL 11 Price: $29.90 |
MS> * Night Owl 10.1 + 11...........(All '93 + No
MS> Dupes!)..........$49 * Night Owl 9 + 10.1 + 11.......(All '93 + No
MS> Dupes!)..........$69 * Night Owl 8 + 9 + 10.1 + 11.........(No
MS> Dupes!)..............$85 * Night Owl 11 + Cream of the Crop
MS> 2..(2.3% Dupes).............$49
Could you send this CD's for Brazil.If you can, I'll By Night Owl 11 + Cream of
The Crop 2 and Power Box 2!
Do you have a CD called SoftwareVAULT?
[]s Carlos
... Silver Xpress? Its tracks were washed out by a Blue Wave!
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From: PAUL A GIGL JR Number: 13649
To: JOHN ZELENKY Date: 02/06/94 7:04p
Subj: Backpack CD-ROM drive Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yes, this backup unit simply plugs into your parallel port. I don't have the
manufactures specs on this product offhand, but I could obtain them for you if
needed.
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From: ROGER COLLINS Number: 13650
To: DAVID ROBERTS Date: 02/06/94 12:17p
Subj: Re: SCSI VS. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DR>On Jan 31 15:29 94, Peter Prasad of 1:359/200 wrote:
DR> PP> Pardon me, but i have some info in regards to your
DR> PP> question, perhaps. There are quite a few SCSI cards out
DR> PP> there, to name a few (IN2000, DTC, Adaptec, Future Domain
DR> PP> etc etc) will co-exist with IDE in a system.
DR>Any idea which is the best? I just have an ISA system running OS/2.
I like the Adaptec 1542CF..bus mastering ISA host. I run one and it's
rock solid. Easy setup, no jumpers to set, all software configurations.
Well worth the 200 bucks it set me back.
I've had DTC and Always host adapters, and much prefer the Adaptec
1542CF mainly because of ease of setup, and performance. The DTC3280x
isn't a bad controller, and it's much cheaper (under 100 bucks), but I
still like the Adaptec.
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From: ROGER COLLINS Number: 13651
To: JOE PYE Date: 02/06/94 12:22p
Subj: Scsi Vs. Ide Refer: NONE
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JP>Hello Richard!
JP>
JP>14 Jan 94 20:50, Richard May wrote to Hugh Craig:
JP>
JP> RM> Food for thought. I hate to sound arrogant but
JP> RM> SCSI-for-the-end-user is aimed at people with more money than
JP> RM> brains...
JP>
JP>I'm an end user, and if you can show me a 2.4 gig IDE in the same
JP>price range as a 2.4 gig SCSI then you can make absurd comments like
JP>this. And scsi has many more advantages other than just the hard
JP>drives. Cd-Roms' and scanners, and a lot of other neat and
JP>expensive stuff. Joe
Yeah, the guy who originally posted this message must be off his rocker.
I'm an "end-user" myself, one who recently went from a IDE HD,
Soundblaster MM setup (CDROM) and Colorado 250 TB setup to all SCSI, and
it was the smartest move I ever made. Ease of setup alone was worth the
upgrade. Jumped to a Maxtor SCSI, Archive Viper SCSI tape, and Toshiba
3401 SCSI CD, and Adapter 1542CF, and it sure is nice having *ONE*
controller and *TWO* device drivers vs *THREE* controllers and a bunch
of device drivers. Besides, anyone who wants high performance tape and
CDROM devices needs SCSI! The price difference isn't significant enough
to not switch.
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From: ROGER COLLINS Number: 13652
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/06/94 12:28p
Subj: CD-ROM Upgrading Tips an Refer: NONE
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NH>BBSers,
NH> Currently I own an NEC Single Speed CD ROM drive that was
NH>purchased as
NH>part of a multimedia upgrade kit. However, speed is definitely the
NH>downside with single speed drives. I am looking to upgrade to a
NH>double speed drive and would appreciate any help and advice you can
NH>give me as to which brand and model number rom is the best. I have
NH>heard such brands as NEC, TEXEL, MITSUMI,
NH>TOSHIBA, and CHINON. Whatever info you may have on any of these
NH>brands would be great. The only criteria is that I want a double
NH>speed INTERNAL drive that would be compatible with a Media Vision
NH>Pro Audio Spectrum or Studio sound card. If you can give me a model
NH>#, price, brand, SEEK TIME, and ACCESS RATE (ms) that would be great
NH>also.
NH>Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
You'll probably get a ton of replies, but here's my $.02 worth...
I recently bought (after about 2 months of research) a Texel 3028 CDROM.
I bought it for two reasons: #1, it's closest competetor (The Toshiba
3401B) was almost 100 bucks more, and frankly, not worth it, and #2,
it's performance: 240ms, 335KB transfer rate, very quick.
Bottom line: I spent 299.00 for the drive, and it's been a great
performer thus far. I could have spent 499.00 for the new NEC, but
frankly, everything I've read thus far says that triple speed ROMS
aren't worth the extra $$$ at this time. You shouldn't have any problems
hooking the Texel to your MV card, and the audio cable is only 10 bucks
(that's what I paid for mine to hook mine to my SB Pro).
Good luck!
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From: ROGER COLLINS Number: 13653
To: KEN TULLIS Date: 02/06/94 12:32p
Subj: Cdrom Interfaces Refer: NONE
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KT>BV> I have an ADAPTEC SCSI card already that came with a computer
KT>BV> years ago.
KT>You didn't say what model number Adaptec you have. I just installed
KT>a NEC CDR-55JD to my Adaptec 1522 last night. The NEC CDR-55JD is a
KT>SCSI double speed drive. I used the Adaptec EZ-SCSI version 1.0
KT>software to install the drivers for use under DOS 6.20. I also run
KT>OS/2 for Windows and it has support for that drive built-in.
Hope you didn't install ASPI for Windows..it's really not needed, and
caused my fits running DOS apps under Windows.
KT>I had two problems. I had to jumper parity off on my Adaptec 1522.
KT>Nowhere did any of the manuals say anything about parity! The system
KT>wouldn't even boot from the hard drive (SCSI naturally) with the
KT>CD-ROM drive attached. The other problem was EZ-SCSI installed a
KT>version of MSCDEX.EXE that must have been from another DOS version -
KT>it gave a "Wrong DOS version" error.
SETVER will take care of that, or just used MSCDEX from DOS 6.2.
KT>I have a couple of gripes about the NEC CD-ROM drive. The only
KT>jumper configuration available is SCSI address. Nothing about
KT>terminators, parity or anything else. The manual doesn't even
KT>mention terminators - I'm assuming the drive does have them!
Just look for 3 long thin resistor packs somewhere on the drive, or at
least the holes for them (10 each I think). They've got to be there...
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From: NATHAN MOSCHKIN Number: 13654
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/06/94 10:13p
Subj: English Refer: NONE
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* Thursday February 03 1994, Pedro Vieira writes to All:
PV> Porquoi tout le monde ici parle anglais ? Porquoi le français
PV> est discriminé ? Je pense que l'anglais c'est bon, mas français
PV> c'est meilleur...
Portuguese, French, you know it all, don't you?
Forgive me, peoples...
bien,
je sais que peut-etre il est trés difficile pour vous parler en anglais. Mais,
beaucoup de la terre ne sais pas francais. Anglais, c'est le connu langue
internationale. Fidonet existe pour toute la monde bavarder. Pas de les
persons peut parle en francais, ou aussi en espanol, ou en portugais. Alors, ou
serions-nous si toute de les persons parlent en leurs langues
naturelles?
now, if there's no further laughing at my poor french, can we go back to
english?
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From: JIGER DESAI Number: 13655
To: BRUCE VIDLER Date: 02/06/94 10:55p
Subj: CDROM INTERFACES Refer: NONE
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> Have a question regarding Controllers for CDROMS. I know you can get
> SCSI controllers for a ROM, but I have an ADAPTEC SCSI card already
> that came with a computer years ago. Will I need a new controller?
> Or will I need to get a new BIOS for the card? Or drivers? What do I
> need? Should I just get a new controller and run multiple SCSI cards?
> (CAN I?)
>
> I've been monitoring for a week or so and have not seen anything that
> answers these many questions...
What kind of CD-ROM do you have? Why don't you call that company ans
ask them if their CD-ROM is compatible with your card. Then call your ADAPTEC
company and ask them also if their card is compatible with that CD-ROM.
1. If it's not then you'll have to take out your old card and buy a new
one, and attach your old stuff on the new card.
2. If it is then you'll probally have to down load some drivers form
their BBS or the CD-ROM company's BBS or some thing.
3. Or another possibility is that when you buy your new CD-ROM you'll
get a SCSI interface kit with it, if you do that just attach your old stuff
onto that.
Do that, if you still need help just reply back, might have to keep
this letter in you "cubby-hole" if you have one, so you can reply back, if you
need to that is.
..jig....
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From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 13656
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 02/05/94 4:06p
Subj: Re: Top Drawer Released! Refer: NONE
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Hello Jim,
Quoting your message (03 Feb 94 16:37) to All :
JL> Now, where can I get this ROM? Well, read the list and you can
JL> order this baby online or by voice.
You can drop the allfiles listing/archive on our BBS for European
distribution, if you like...
Just drop it on 2:285/402 and we will take care of it further...
If there is a special policy that comes with it, please feel free and let
us know !
... Let's include some author's pictures on CD-ROM's !
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From: JOS CHRISPIJN Number: 13657
To: DAVE CLARK Date: 02/05/94 4:14p
Subj: Re: Cd-rom Review Refer: NONE
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Hello Dave,
Quoting your message (04 Feb 94 07:43) to All :
Besides this smells like multi_advertising for your own company, I am very
interested what i will read the next few minutes :)
DC> ]]] TITLE: OS/2 Companion
DC> Just a quick look into the user interface shows that the program
DC> AV, an archive viewing utility, was on the disc seven times, and LHArc
DC> was on three times. Presentation Manager ZIP was only on two times,
DC> as was the Bubba Offline Message reader, and KingQWK weighed in with
DC> six duplicates. Astounding! Simplex BBS came in five times, and MR/2
DC> was on there four times, unless you want to count the PM version,
DC> which added another two times to the count. PMQWK was on there twice.
DC> Now, before you figure that this is an acceptable ratio of dupe files,
DC> I only looked for dupes in two areas! Hardly a good record there...
DC>
DC> Given the nature of the publishers, and the contents of the disc, and
DC> the lousy BBS support, how could I give this anything but a thumbs
DC> down?
To me it isn't that interesting whether user-interfaces are oke or misserable;
first thing for me is that my bbs-users like what they see if they enter one
of the files.bbs's (generated/on_disk or not:)
Resuming it all I haven't had the info i expected; Is it worth bying the disk
for BBS use or not...???
Jos Chrispijn
... COLDBEER.CAN found, programmer probably loaded.
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From: DAVID TYREE Number: 13658
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 7:00p
Subj: sony vs panasonic Refer: NONE
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Can someone tell the differences between the Sony CDU-535
and the Panasonic CR-562?
I know that the Sony uses a caddie, but in my situation
that is not concern.
Is the Panasonic a "double Speed" or "double spin"?
What about the transfer rates?
If the Panasonic is "double whatever" then it seems
that it would transfer at roughly twice the rate of a
none "double" type.
Thanks
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From: GRANT DEASON Number: 13659
To: MATT CRICH Date: 02/06/94 12:58p
Subj: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
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MC>Am experiencing difficulties with the installation of the CD-ROM based
>version of OS/2 2.1 for Windows. Everything is OK during the diskette
>based portion of the install procedure, but when prompted to insert CD in
>drive, the program will not recognize there is one there and returns
>message "Insert CD in Drive and press <Enter>. At this point the entire
>system hangs and requires a cold boot. CD drive is a non SCSI based
>Mitsumi FX001D running on a DX-2 66 Mhz. with an AMI BIOS. Any help/advis
>would be greatly appreciated.
Matt, just installed OS/2 for Windows/CD and had the exact same problem. You
need to probably get the drivers for the Mitsumi...OS/2's built-in drivers
only support pure SCSI devices. I had to do the same...once you get the
drivers and follow the instructions for copying them to your installation
disks, you should have no problem. Good place for the drivers is IBM's
support BBS, Compuserve, or Mitsumi.
Netmail me if you need further assistance.
-=-
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13660
To: JOHN ALLISON Date: 02/07/94 12:23a
Subj: CD order Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JA:>7 days ago I ordered the OEM version of Return to Zork from you and so far
JA:>nothing. As you were so prompt with the catalog request I expected the
same
He may be out of stock right now, as there is somewhat of a market shortage
on those at present. Nevertheless, we have them in stock at $30.90 if
you're interested.
later,
.\\ike
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13661
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 12:23a
Subj: SHAREWARE CD 3-PAK: $22 Refer: NONE
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Education Master..............18.90 Shareware Overload Trio (NEW).21.90
Electronic Cookbook...........23.60 Shareware Studio 2............15.90
Electronic Home Library.......21.90 Shareware Studio 3............17.40
Electronic Library of Art.....34.00 Sherlock Holmes...............14.30
European Monarchs.............34.00 Sights & Sounds...............22.50
Family Doctor DOS.............15.10 Simtel 20.....................14.30
Family Doctor MPC.............22.70 Sleeping Beauty...............18.90
Firearms Reference............19.00 So Much Screenware............27.50
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: $4.50
* SLMR 2.1a * I think my data transmission is low on fluid.
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13662
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 12:23a
Subj: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES Refer: NONE
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| Starvector Sales Bulletin #2: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES |
CD POWERBOX 2 * The newest of the new! Current shareware hits. BBS..$25.60
MONSTER MEDIA VOL 3 * 650mb of files from Sep-Dec 93, w/ book. BBS..$27.90
NIGHT OWL 11 * Yes, it's here. BBS-ready...........................$29.90
PC-SIG 13 * Finally! A must-have for you SIG fans. Disks 1-4203....$24.90
CREAM OF THE CROP 2 * All '93 files with automatic BBS installation.$25.00
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 * I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better.
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From: BOB BREED Number: 13663
To: ROGER SMITH Date: 02/07/94 10:38a
Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
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RS> Yes, the backing really is gold on the Photo CDs. All of the
RS> recordable CDs (including Photo CDs) that I have seen have used a gold
RS> backing.
RS> I'm becoming a big fan of Photo CD. It's the ultimate way to catalog
RS> and store your photos. I've never been good at putting pictures in
RS> albums, so Photo CD adds a little order to my life. I try to get the
RS> order of pictures correct when I have the discs made. But I have used
RS> the Photo CD player's memory to store some minor changes.
RS> Also, I can quickly load the pictures into my PC. I have Corel Draw
RS> and it's Corel Mosaic program loads Photo CD pictures and saves them
RS> in most any picture format. I use Corel's PhotoPaint and the Halo
RS> Imager to modify pictures. I've played with Gryphon's Morph for
RS> Windows to do thinks like turn me into my cat (meow). I have also
RS> used bits of my Photo CD images in Autodesk Animator Pro Animations -
RS> although it is more expensive, I get much better results than when I
RS> digitize video from my camcorder.
Thanks to many experts on this system, I'm finally getting
answers to all my questions. Like you, I too didn't like
transferring slides to video tape -- the results just weren't all
that great. The other thing was I don't think the life of a video
tape is going to prove to be all that long.
I read one of your statements to mean that you have the
dedicated CD player as well as using your computer. I have to
admit that the dedicated player does a great job of selecting
the pictures, but have some reservations about the resolution of
a TV set. It is convienient tho -- beats hauling out the old
slide projector!
Thanks for all your input. I'm sure that many others reading
this echo had about as many questions as I did.
One final question: What is the best price you've been able
to find on transfer of slides at 100 at a time?? Best price in
the SD area is about $68.00/hundred. Does anyone know of a better
price?
... Docs? Why would I want to look at the Docs. Nurses are better :)
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From: ELLEN COTTON Number: 13664
To: JAMES HOGUE Date: 02/07/94 12:06p
Subj: Re: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
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I have the same problem trying to print out lists from Phone Disc (have the
Reverse version). Did notice that my address is listed wrong and that the
listings on the phone disc's used by telemarketers and at least the State of
Oklahoma is also wrong...wrong street # & lists Oklahoma City instead of Moore,
OK. Thought this was kinda interesting. Must be getting their information for
the same source as appears on Prophone & Phone Disc!
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From: SHON STERLING Number: 13665
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/06/94 6:55p
Subj: Re: !free cd catalog! Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Bruce Webster to Joe Rinehart <=-
RL>JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!*************
RL>JR>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog...
RL>JR>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us.
I need a catalog.. I just got a CD-Rom, and I'm looking for programs..
Shon Sterling
Box 2065
Arnold CA, 95223-2065
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From: SHON STERLING Number: 13666
To: STEVEN LANG Date: 02/06/94 6:55p
Subj: Re: creative labs cd / os Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Steven Lang to All <=-
SL> Does anyone know if there is a driver for the creative labs double
SL> spin internal CD player for OS/2 ?
Yea, contact the Creative labs BBS.. The number came with your Hardware.. If
you need it I could probably dig it up..
Shon Sterling
<<..Sierra..>>
... I haven't lost my mind; it's backed up on tape somewhere! ___ Blue Wave/QWK
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From: SHON STERLING Number: 13667
To: BRIAN ELFERT Date: 02/06/94 6:55p
Subj: Re: omni cd? Refer: NONE
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BE> I am considering getting a Creative Labs Omni CD (Panasonic 56x
BE> drive).
BE> What is the maximum megabyte CD this drive will handle?
I have one and i love it.. I think the max is like 680 or something..
Shon Sterling
... Taglines are irrelevant.
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From: JONATHAN CHAU Number: 13668
To: LONG KHUU Date: 02/05/94 2:14p
Subj: Help! Refer: NONE
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The date was 01-30-1994... LONG KHUU mumbled something to ALL...
LK> Return to Zork- at West Shanbar, I've met the Mayor, talked to
LK> Waif, talk to Ms. Peeper, Boos, got everything I can think off and
LK> I'm stuck at this part, can't think of anything else to do. So if
LK> anyone got any clues, please let me know.
Want some rye? 'course ya do!
Go to Boos' place and toast him a couple 'a times. Then get an
important item from him.
Jonathan. [Team OS/2]
Internet - jonc@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
CompuServe - 72712,2232
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From: JONATHAN CHAU Number: 13669
To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 02/05/94 2:14p
Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The date was 01-29-1994... SUNNY LEUNG mumbled something to TONY
SAUNDERS...
SL> Don't you just hate it when you must restart a game because you
SL> stuffed it up? I had to do it with RTZ too ... there's no warning
SL> whatever that you did something that you shouldn't ..
What I hate are the mazes. Those things always trip me up. And RTZ's
mazes are worse than The 7th Guests' too. :(
Jonathan. [Team OS/2]
Internet - jonc@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
CompuServe - 72712,2232
* KWQ/2 1.2d * Glad I don't have to be Bobbitt's stunt man in the movie!
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From: JONATHAN CHAU Number: 13670
To: ELBERT CLARKE Date: 02/05/94 3:20p
Subj: cd-rom purchase Refer: NONE
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The date was 02-02-1994... ELBERT CLARKE mumbled something to ALL...
EC> I plan to purchase a cd-rom bundle pkg in the near future and
EC> would like any information about recomedations that anyone would
EC> care to leave for me. The creative labs products
EC> (edutainment,discovery cd-16 and the digitaledge cd) are my choices
EC> for bundle pkgs. Is the installation beyond the novice user? Does
EC> anyone have any experience installing one of these drives and sound
EC> card, if so please leave me a note. Thanks
Those kits are very simple to install. Basically, you install the
sound card, shove the drive into an open bay, then connect two wires to
the SB card and you're off and running.
Jonathan. [Team OS/2]
Internet - jonc@ersys.edmonton.ab.ca
CompuServe - 72712,2232
* KWQ/2 1.2d * Now, Here's John Bobbitt with a few words about Crazy Glue.
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From: CHARLES W. EVANS Number: 13671
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/07/94 5:53p
Subj: Sound Card Upgrading Advi Refer: NONE
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I bought the STudio/16 last summer. I think the only difference is that
Studio/16 has a voice activated mic + associated software. I don't use
it and am not sure that such software/hardware is well developed. The
Studio/16 has a SCSI-I port and none on the other. As for speakers, I
looked a long time and the MMedia, shielded, self-amp'd ones just were
too costly for the money. I bought a pair from Radio Shack (Unshielded)
for about $25-30 each. They are just fine and reproduce even at higher
volumns. Good Luck.
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From: CHARLES W. EVANS Number: 13672
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/07/94 5:57p
Subj: Cd-rom Upgrading Tips And Refer: NONE
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I'm back again. I've used NEC products for years (monitor, vid card, CD,
etc.....except their laser printer). I bought their 2X speed (84-1
internal) also last summer and it was very easy to install, etc. Hooked
right onto the STudio/16 card (SCSI-I port and and audio cable). NOTE:
The audio cable did not come with the CD. NEC is sorta like HOnda...not
real fashionable or the fastest, but always relible and great support.
Toshiba is also quite good. Sony is a propritary system as well as some
others...doesn't work with "normal' SCSI port...this is true of several
others. The Texel (sp?) is also good, but have changed their name. I'm
not real enthused about Chinnon or Mitsumi.
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From: PRESTON VOOSEN Number: 13673
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 9:28p
Subj: CD ROM and mouse Refer: NONE
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I have been having problems. I recently installed a multimedia upgrade kit
with a CD ROM And a 16 bit sound card (Sony). After I installed the CD ROM I
noticed my mouse doesn't work. I can take out the CD ROM and sound drivers,
and everything is fine again. I called tech. support about it, and they
couldn't help me. We went over conflictions, but we couldn't find any reason
of why there would be one.
If you have any help, I would greatly appeciate to hear from you.
Vielen Dank (many thanks)
Preston Voosen, New Braunfels...17 yrs old
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From: TIM UNDERHAY Number: 13674
To: [0/~```X`X`X~`X~`X~`X~`X~`X~X Date: 02/07/94 3:50p
Subj: *o\TL*!1 YRPuV}]#H$.^" Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
6ALJJ9rxci#
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13675
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 3:25p
Subj: Top Drawer Shareware Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
note that the handful of files d
file dates. Please note that th
ow for the file dates. Please note that the handful of files dated--- FreeMail
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13676
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 3:16p
Subj: Top Drawer Released! Refer: NONE
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Top Drawer
That's right a great ShareWare ROM
for $19.00
Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, is now shipping;
for you who have pre ordered, it's on its way.
Yeah, I know. What kind of ROM am I getting for 19
bucks?
ANSWER
Possibly the best ROM you have to date!
This ROM is published by SysOps for the SysOp. Tired of
compiling list and heaven knows what else to get a ROM
online?
This is the answer you have been waiting for, affordable
files at this introductory price, to show what TopDrawer
is and can do.
Files.bbs in every DIR, so simple it can be run on a test
drive of QMODEM (tm). Plus SPITFIRE (tm) files SFFILES.BBS.
And you 4DOS (tm) users will find descript.ion files.
If you're a PC-BOARD(tm) SysOp, you'll find a comprehensive
SETMEUP.exe that will install the ROM for you! (...You do
have to have it in the CD-ROM player!) grin........
All archives are compressed using pkzip (PKWARE (tm) 204G
using maximum compression.
All archives and their members have been scanned with the
latest virus scanners.
All files have file_id.diz's in them, GOOD ONE's, at that;
we added over 1,859 full descriptions when none were available
or the author thought that high ASCII looked better.
And on TOP of all that, we have made a great effort to remove
commercial files and other copyright infringements.
Now, what this means is that we set this ROM up for the BBS,
not the end user!!!!
We have, because of current legal cases and judgments within the
publishing community, removed VOC, WAVE, and MIDI sound files. The
real programs are still there; we just deleted the lawyer syndrome.
BIG SKY ROMs !--- FreeMail 1.09
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From: JIM LOHR Number: 13677
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/07/94 1:22p
Subj: Catalogues Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SM> We have reopened after a January vacation and have more catalogues
SM> to send to catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If you would like a free
SM> copy (or missed out on one during our absense) drop us a line, send
SM> a message or call. Don't forget an address (<grin> it happens).
Welcome back. Please send a catalog to:
J.A.Lohr
1905 Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
Thanks
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From: JIM LOHR Number: 13678
To: ERIC ENGELMANN Date: 02/07/94 1:22p
Subj: Feb'94 Technical CDROMs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EE> EMS Professional Shareware is now shipping the February 1994
EE> editions of its diskette and CD-ROM libraries of PD and Shareware
EE> software for: Spreadsheets, Access, C/C++, AutoCAD, Clipper,
EE> FoxPro/dBASE, Netware, ObjectVision, OS/2, Paradox,
EE> Science/Engineering, TrueType Fonts, TurboPascal, Visual Basic,
EE> VBDOS/QB/PDS, various Windows tool sets, and the 145,000 record PC
EE> Products Database. Call voice:+1(301) 924-3594, Fax:+1(301)963-2708,
EE> or write: 4505 Buckhurst Ct., Olney MD 20832-1830 for free brochure.
Please send me some data on this product. Send to:
J.A.Lohr
1905 Valley Forge Rd
Lansdale, PA 19446
Thanks
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13679
To: SCOTT RALEY Date: 02/05/94 8:04a
Subj: Top Drawer Stats Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SR>Please let me know where I can order one from.
Hi Scott. You can order Top Drawer online our BBS 24 hours per day or
call us on the voice line. I'll include our address in case you prefer
to send a check or money order. We accept Mastercard & Visa as well.
Top Drawer $19 I pay shipping if you order both.
Big Sky Rom $26
Computer Works (205) 793-4481 Voice
Rt 3 Box 794-B (205) 671-0092 BBS
Ashford, AL 36312 Online Orders, File Lists, Catalogs
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13680
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 9:32a
Subj: Misc CD-Rom Titles Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Computer Works CD-Rom Sales
Sale! Miscellaneous Titles Sale!
Limited Quantities
The Animals - MPC $20 King's Quest VI $45
Battle Chess Enhanced $30 Mantis Experimental Fighter $20
ChessMaster 3000 - MPC $22 Precision Mapping $69
Desktop Publisher's Dream $32 Sherlock Holmes Cons Det I $20
Electronic Home Library $28 Space Shuttle $20
Fantazia Fonts & Sounds $24 Star Wars Chess - New! $22
Great Poetry Classics $40 U.S. & World Atlas Pack $20
Grolier MPC Encyclopedia 1 $40
Computer Works (205) 793-4481 Voice Online Orders
CD-Rom Sales (205) 671-0092 BBS Visa & Mastercard
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From: DAVE KING Number: 13681
To: ARNIE GROSS Date: 02/06/94 1:42a
Subj: MIDI Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Hi Arnie. You don't know me, but a mutual friend suggested that I contact you.
I am interested in learning about how to set up my computer for use with Midi.
The applications I am interested in consist of composing and recording
multi-track or multi-instrument pieces of music using a keyboard and my
computer. Jodi Chacho informs that you are an expert in this area and if
willing, might be able to provide me with some information as to what I need to
do to setup such a system. I would like to find out what hardware and software
I would need to get up and running as well as an understanding of how the
different elements interface. Any assistance would be appreciated. Please let
me know...
Thanks.
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From: MICHAEL MOORE @ 903/5 Number: 13682
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 9:44p
Subj: KQ6 CD for sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
King's Quest VI CD-ROM for sale.
Great game! No text to read (all the characters talk), nice animation
sequences, very good plot (more than one way to complete the game!)
Can be played in DOS or Windows. Includes original box, all
documentation, and jewel box. Everything is in excellent condition.
$32.00 (INCLUDES SHIPPING!) or will gladly consider trades.
-MDM
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13683
To: LAURIE BATT Date: 02/07/94 1:45a
Subj: Re: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 4 Feb 94 07:43am, Laurie Batt wrote to Boris Osadciw:
>> G'day Boris Osadciw, In a message on <Jan 19>, you said :
>>
BO>> N E W N I G H T O W L 11. R E L E A S E
>>
BO>> Windows, OS/2, Games, Fonts, Ham Radio, Lan, Business and
BO>> more ! Call Now And Get Your Copy ! - PRICE - $30.00
BO>> Best Of The Best - Night Owl 11. + Cream Of The Crop II -
BO>> $50.00
>>
>> Boris do you have a Mailing address ???
>> I may be interested in getting some of these, what would
>> approx mail charges be to Australia.
Our US Mailing Address is: Consumer's Club International ( will soon change )
3092 Holly Dr
Brunswick, Ohio 44212
FAX - 216-225-6759
NEW PRICE FOR THE ABOVE - Night Owl 11. $26 or both of the above for $45.
plus shipping.
>> I have sent you netmail in the past but got no reply . I
>> assume you didnt/cant recieve netmail. please (if you can)
Sorry Laurie, tried several time to make a direct reply, but with no luck !
Hope you get this message OK.....
Boris Osadciw
... Without Silver Xpress, I DO NO MAIL!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13684
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 1:45a
Subj: HOT PRODUCTS Refer: NONE
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$$$$$$$$$$$$ H O T N E W CD'S AND H O T N E W P R I C E S $$$$$$$$$$$$
DeskTop Bookshop $18. Software Vault Platinum - $17. Tech Arsenal - $18.
Night Owl 11.0 - $26. Shareware Trio - 3 cd's - $16. Window Archiver - $13.
OS/2 Comp - $13. So-Much-Modem Madness - $22. Word Perfect - $13.
PC-Sig 13 - $22. Pier 3 - $19. Ham & Scanners - $13.
Ecstacy (while supply last) - $25. Nova I or II (adult) bbs ready - $21.
Women On Wheels - $28. Kodak Photo CD w/Proccessor - $35.
ORDERS ONLY 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Silver Xpress!...... Don't leave home without it!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13685
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 1:45a
Subj: NEW PIONEER Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
))))))))))))))))))))) A L L N E W P I O N E E R 6 0 2 X (((((((((((((((((((
Double Speed - 6 - Disk Changer
300 ms Average Access Time - 307 Kbs Data Transfer Rate - 256 KB Buffer
Multi-Session Support - 2048/512 Byte Selectable - SCSI-2
Complete with Manuals, Audio Cable, Power Cord, Magazine and Software.
IN STOCK PRICE - $845.00 IN STOCK
MULTIPUL UNIT PURCHASE DISCOUNT - SAME PRICE CASH OR CHARGE
ORDERS ONLY 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Thought of the day....... To QuaWK or not to QuaWK?
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13686
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 1:45a
Subj: SPECIAL BUNDLE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} S U P E R S P E C I A L B U N D L E {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{
Panasonic 562 Int (Double Speed 320ms/300KB Transfer Rate).\
Sound Blaster Pro Deluxe .................................. } $279.00
6 CD's Titles............................................../ Plus Shipping
Sound Blaster Pro Deluxe + 4 CD Titles .....................} $119.00
LIMITED OFFER Plus Shipping
ORDERS ONLY 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Every Silver lining has a clone around it.
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From: RICK DEMERS Number: 13687
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 02/06/94 5:28p
Subj: ULTIMA VIII: PAGAN Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BF> Have not heard word yet, but I would BET that it shows up on ROM eventually
> Ultima VIII might "finally" be the first "enhanced for CD-ROM" Ultima versi
>given how long it's taking to show up after the floppy version was released.
I decided to call ORIGIN BBS and ask then so that I can be sure, and
here's what I got.
Q -> Release date for us in CANADA
A -> We are aiming for spring as the official release date. (I guess
this meant for everyone)
Q -> CD-ROM, yes or no
A -> Yes, about 2 months after the disk release.
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From: RICK DEMERS Number: 13688
To: NEIL ST.LAURENT Date: 02/06/94 5:28p
Subj: Ultima VIII: Pagan Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RD> Does anyone out there know if there going to release Ultima VI
RD>on CD-Rom? Although I loved the game, I hated the fact that my hard
RD>drive ran constantly as well as needing so much free space for the gam
NS>That would be really nice if it did, I think I saw somewhere about a CD
>version of it, it may just have been a rumour though. I hope it goes a
>little faster than VII.
I decided to call ORIGIN BBS and ask then so that I can be sure, and
here's what I got.
Q -> Release date for us in CANADA
A -> We are aiming for spring as the official release date. (I guess
this meant for everyone)
Q -> CD-ROM, yes or no
A -> Yes, about 2 months after the disk release.
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13689
To: TOBEY BIGELOW Date: 02/06/94 10:12a
Subj: Ferrets Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
From: TOBEY BIGELOW Refer#: NONE
To: LOUISE NORTON Recvd: NO
Subj: Ferrets Conf: (35) CD-ROMDisc
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TB>Hi, I'm 12 but I thought I'd tell you I love your Idea. I know two
TB>people who have and love their ferrets. I like them too. I think your
TB>idea is great!
TB>--- GOMail v1.2 [DEMO] 01-31-94
TB> * Origin: Technical Edge BBS, (603) 352-0194, v32/42/bis (1:132/179)
So what does this have to do with a cdrom? This is a cdrom echo.
* QMPro 1.01 93-0852 * The Police Station BBS 615-865-4030/868-8080 Nashville,
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From: JEREMY RANDALL Number: 13690
To: ERIC LYTLE Date: 02/06/94 11:14a
Subj: Re: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EL> Matt, the problem is that your CD-ROM is not a true SCSI. OS/2 requires th
EL> it be installed using a SCSI drive. I know that the full OS/2 version (on
EL> let's you recreate the disks using DOS. That's the only thing you can, sho
EL> of buying a SCSI drive and controller. BTW, once you *do* get OS/2 going,
The CD should allow him to make an OS/2 Install disk, to which he can add the
CD drivers to do the rest of the install off of the CD :-)
EL> can probably find Mitsumi drivers to work with your CD-ROM drive in order
EL> run the games and other multimedia stuff.
Yes, and they work GREAT! They will work on the older LU models, as well as
the new FX models.
Jeremy
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From: BOB BREED Number: 13691
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 02/06/94 12:56a
Subj: I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
>Actually you almost got it right. The song was written by Geldof and the
song
>is a true story of a shooting spree in San Diego, California.
BF> San Ysidro at a McDonalds - but it's a San DIego suburb and part of
BF> San Diego county, so you were close enough.
BF> The ex-McDonalds in question is now a city park, as I recall....
Ahem, not quite right yet. The shooting spree that started
because the shooter "didn't like Monday's," was one by a young
girl (I think about 15-17 years old) and was on a school ground.
She wounded several, and I believe killed the principal of the
school. When the cops finally got her and asked "Why did you DO
this?" she answered, "I don't like Monday's."
It was several years ago, and if you NEED more detail, I'll
try to dig it up from the newspaper archives.
The McDonald's shooting was before that I believe. It is
known for the fact that something like 40 people were killed or
wounded -- by far and above a record for those types of things.
You are correct in the fact that the McDonalds was torn down and
made into a park.
... LSD will make your CGA screen display 16.2 million colors
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From: STEVE SMITH Number: 13692
To: GORDON COWAN Date: 02/06/94 1:36p
Subj: Toolworks reference libra Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
GC>Thanks for the reply. I will write to SWTW and see if I can
Sure! No problem..
Let me know if they help you....
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From: LESLIE PARKER Number: 13693
To: GORDON COWAN Date: 02/03/94 3:43p
Subj: Toolworks Reference Libra Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 27 Jan 94, Gordon Cowan stated to All:
GC>@SUBJECT:Toolworks Reference Library
GC>anybody got a fix for this problem? I have a 486 svga with a 1 meg
GC>card. Software Toolworks Reference Library on CD ROM crashes the v
GC>when loaded! I have discovered that not loading the mouse driver f
GC>the problem - but who wants to use both hands anyway? A variety of
GC>drivers and dos versions have been tried to get around this stupid
GC>to no avail. The problem has been replicated on a 386dx also runni
GC>cirrus svga card!
GC>
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GC> * Origin: Rick's Board | 61-3-5983480 | (3:632/514)
GC>
You need a replacement file called "trl.exe" which fixes a problem with
Toolworks Reference Library and Cirrus Logic cards. You can get it by
calling SWTW's tech # at 415-883-5157 and telling them you have a Cirrus
card. They will send you a disk with the file on it. Or you can call their
BBS at 415-883-7145 and download TRL.EXE, which is much faster. The BBS is
Wildcat! I don't remember which file area it's in, but if you select Find
file and enter either the "trl.exe" in the filename search criteria or
"Cirrus" in the Description field, it will bring up the file for you.
Good luck,
Les
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From: TOM MISEL Number: 13694
To: CRAIG MYERS Date: 02/06/94 3:48p
Subj: Good Dealers Refer: NONE
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CM> Well, after my experience with Randy White, I don't plan on
CM>buying anything thru this net again. Maybe some people could post
CM>dealers with whom they have had good dealings and feel they can trust
CM>(individual dealers or small businesses.)
Craig,
Sorry to hear about your bad experience with R. White. Try not to let
the actions of one bad apple sour you to some of the good deals to be
found in this echo.
One business I can recommend highly to you (from personal experience) is
Starvector Software. Look for posts in this area from Mike Shannon. He
is a regular here so his info should be easy to find.
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From: MARK BRACKEN Number: 13695
To: JASON WAGNER Date: 02/05/94 3:44p
Subj: Alone In The Dark Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Jason,
I have Alone in the dark on CD and it is fantastic. I believe
that the major change to the cd version is that whenever you read a note/book
etc it has speech. The speed of the game I find the scrolling pretty
good.Also you get another short game of Jack in the dark. From what the box
says, you have to frre someone from jack the archenemy of Alone in the Dark 2.
I recomend yuo buy it ! How far have you gotten in it. I am stuck I cannot
kill the thing in the library and cannot make the people dance. I also picked
up the arrows and could not re-enter the room because the spiders get me? Also
how do you get rid of the pirrate? If you can help please leave me a message.
Regards,
mark
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From: MARK BRACKEN Number: 13696
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 3:54p
Subj: F-15 STRIKE EAGLE III Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All,
If anyone has f15SEIII and wants to use the modem function on it ie
link the game for 2 users. Let me know It might be fun. Leave me a message.
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From: BERT PATTERSON Number: 13697
To: JIM WILKINSON Date: 02/05/94 1:30p
Subj: Re: Mitsumi problem reading disks Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JW> Bert, If you were able to access the OS/2 Hobbs a few times, and
JW> even copying a file once, then the LU005S has a problem. You can
JW> Contact Mit SUE-ME or your vendor to find out if any others have this
JW> problem.
JW> I know of a CD Technician CD, That will clean and set_up test tones,
JW> and VErifies Many audio checks, and Error correction circuity, the Lens
JW> could be dirty, even though it is only 7 months old.. If you want the
JW> Catalog info the CD technician is in let me know..
Thanks for your reply, and pardon my ignorance but what or who is MitSUE-ME?
Could you give me more info where the CD technician is?
This problem is a puzzle, I took the drive back to the retailer and it was a
week at the distrubutor. When it came back the drive had been changed for
another one. (Of course I don't know if it was replaced by a new one or second
hand one).
It appeared to read the Hobbes disk for about half a day.
Now it won't boot into DOS or OS/2 with the Hobbes disk in the drive.
Any other disk, music or data or Simtel 20 in the drive at boot and it's OK.
The drive reads all the ten other CD-ROMs I have OK.
It reads music roms OK, although I just tried a new music rom and the last
track is breaking up and it plays OK on a music CD player.
Once the ROM is accepted it can be read and programs copied off it without
any problems.
I don't know what DOS does when it reads a directory on a disk, but after
the disk directory is read, the next time I do a DIR on the same ROM it
displays the DIR without reading the CD-ROM.
DOS must read the directory into memory.
So it appears that the directory track is not being read, but when it does
get read then the rest of the CD-ROM can be read without any problems.
It's strange that the Simtel 20 ROM gives no trouble, it's made by Walnut
Creek too.
Cheers,
Bert
... File not found. Should I fake it? (Y/N)
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From: MARK BRACKEN Number: 13698
To: DARREN CLOUTIER Date: 02/06/94 2:42a
Subj: King's Quest V Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi darren,
I am near the end of kq5. I am up to the castle . And have
entered inside. If you have any questions leave me a message.
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From: MARK BRACKEN Number: 13699
To: HENRY PAUL Date: 02/06/94 2:44a
Subj: kq5 Refer: NONE
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Henry,
How far have gotten in kq5? I am up to the castle and i am stuck can
you help?
Leave me a message..
Reagards,
mark
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From: POE LIM Number: 13700
To: STEVEN LANG Date: 02/05/94 11:26p
Subj: Creative Labs cd / OS2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Steven,
On Jan 30 15:59 in a msg to All, Steven Lang of 1:382/51 wrote:
SL> Does anyone know if there is a driver for the creative labs double
SL> spin internal CD player for OS/2 ?
Yes there is. Works fine here.
Cheers,
Poe
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From: DAVID WALTERS Number: 13701
To: SOMEONE! Date: 02/04/94 3:13a
Subj: A cd-rom Refer: NONE
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Hello ALL!
I have a CD-ROM, a Pinnacle Mirco, model PCD-100
Is there anyone out there with the same model that could tell me if it can
support Photo CD standard & Multi-sessions
I have tried to contact the company in the US, but they seem to be busy
doing other things.
If you are an owner, could you help me with more info about it.
and if there are any Aussie contacts/Dealers here. I bought the drive second
hand.
If your in the US and you live in CA, could you ring them
on (714) 727-3300 and ask them the same questions, I live in Aust. and it
makes life difficult calling them all the time.
I would be very happy if you were able to help.
Thanks
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From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 13702
To: ALL Date: 02/03/94 7:50a
Subj: encarta 1994 errors Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Someone from OZ (I think) posted some obvious flaws with the text and or
pictures in Encarta. Could they possibly re-post this please.
daniel.
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From: GARY QUINTON Number: 13703
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 5:56a
Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
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I have had a couple of problems with this game, and I was wondering if
anyone else has had the same probs, or perhaps I can warn a couple of
people!
Ok, for starters, I have an SBPRO and I'm playing this off the CDROM.
Whenever there is digitised actors and speech, the speech comes out
echoed, asas ifif itit werewere doubled (get the picture?) - any
suggestions?
Secondly, this bastard of a game ate my hard disk!
When I discovered the above problem, I decided to delete the directory
and reinstall it off the CDROM. When I did so, I saw it ask me if I
wanted to install a 45Mb file to improve performance. I thought that
might have been the problem, so I said YES...
10 minutes later the thing beeped with a fatal disk error, and when I
rebooted I no longer had an opertaing system, and my FAT had been
totally re-arranged...
FYI, I had :
486DX2-66
8Mb RAM
2 x 345Mb WD HD's (one was plain, the other stacked. RTZ on the plain)
16 bit HD controller
32 bit VLB TSENG video
Mistsumi CDROM
SBPRO
Needless to say, I wasn't very impressed - my Xmas present to myself
cost me about 600Mb of installed files. "Get 'em off the backup!" I
hear you all say. Ha!
GARYQ 8*)
... You tell 'em Operator, you've got their number.
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From: GARY QUINTON Number: 13704
To: TONY SAUNDERS Date: 02/05/94 5:56a
Subj: T/L graphics card Refer: NONE
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TS> Hi Tony,I noticed that you have a TSENG LABS graphics card.I had one
TS> of those in my 486DX33 computer when I bought it 2 months ago but I
TS> had to change it to a ACTIX Prostar VL card with Cirrus Logic chipset
TS> because a lot of games I tried had the wrong colors displayed.Mostly
TS> red where black should be plus a lot of other colours.
I have the same problem - can you give me your opinion of the Actix as
far as Windows speed/resolution, and overall speed? I have the
opportunity of changing the card if I want to, but apart from that
problem in a couple of games, I like the way it handles itself as a
Windows accelerator (BTW, mine is the VLB /W32...)
TS> The games it was most noticable on were Comanche,Alone in the
TS> Dark,Certain scenes in Syndicate.
Me too...
TS> Have you had that problem or do you have a slower computer? The
TS> Comanche readme.doc mentions the T/L card may miss I/O commands when
TS> running in a 486 computer causing wrong colours
Could you post me a copy of that doc?
GARYQ 8*)
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From: GEOFF BOWES Number: 13705
To: GORDON COWAN Date: 02/05/94 2:18p
Subj: Toolworks reference libra Refer: NONE
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GC>Did you try disabling the rodent before running TRL? Really
GC>I don't like
Yeah, tried that and it worked.
GC>that CD much anyway but I would really like to find out what
GC>the bug is!
All was fine until the cirrus arrived!
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From: PETER BRYCE Number: 13706
To: JOEL DUMAS Date: 02/05/94 7:28a
Subj: Re: Rebel Assault codes Refer: NONE
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Thanks for the codes! >GREEDO<, God, I should've been able to guess that one
as he was the character Han Solo blasted in the bar on Lukes home planet in
the first Star Wars movie. .....now to do some blasting!!! Yippeee!!
....seeyalater.
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13707
To: PETER DEGRAAF Date: 02/05/94 3:02p
Subj: Test Winmail Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Peter DeGraaf, In a message on <Jan 31>, you said :
PD> Yep I quess your right..shame on me <g> Its nice
PD> nevertheless to hear from someone far away. I sure find this
PD> CDRom echo very handy as it provides me with lots of good
PD> solid feeback...agree? Tata Peter
And a lot of information and assist too.
Laurie
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13708
To: NOAH DARBY Date: 02/05/94 3:08p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562B Refer: NONE
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G'day Noah Darby, In a message on <Jan 31>, you said :
LB>> Laurie
ND> I have the new Panasonic double-spin CD-ROM (the ones
ND> Creative Labs have been selling) and I was worried about
ND> plugging it to my CL SB-PRO because I wasn't sure if the
ND> drivers wouldn't find the drive and use it in double spin
ND> mode. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Try it and see !. You cannot damage it if you try it. There will be drivers
available if your present one (you didnt specify which driver you have) doesnt
work.
Laurie
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From: STEVE SHARP Number: 13709
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 10:20a
Subj: CR-522-B Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
* A Crosspost from area CDROM
* Crosspost in area OS2CDROM
* Crosspost in area OS2_Z3
Can anybody put me intouch with an OS/2 driver to suit the Panasonic CR-522
drive and Sound Blaster Pro card?
Thanks......
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From: EUGENE CHAN Number: 13710
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 3:37a
Subj: Iron Helix Refer: NONE
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Gadday All!
Can anyone please tell me what Iron Helix is like to play? I really want to
purchase this game. Thanks.
Eugene.
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From: BETTY GAETZ Number: 13711
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 10:22a
Subj: NEC 3XI Refer: NONE
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Is anyone running a PAS-16 with the NEC triple speed 3xi -(internal)?
I have a PAS-16 and am thinking about the 3xi. Any kind of info
would be appreciated. Thanks.....
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From: KENNETH ULLMAN Number: 13712
To: BRICE FLECKENSTEIN Date: 02/06/94 12:50p
Subj: CD ROM Refer: NONE
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how good is this drive, I mean how reliable. I thought NEC was the only
company had the 4x drive? Anyway thanks for the info. Now I can do some
checking on this drive>
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From: JOHN BARTA Number: 13713
To: DONALD WEN Date: 02/06/94 12:55p
Subj: Wanted beatles cd Refer: NONE
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DW>a system of your calibre, maybe an upgrade to a double- or
DW>even a quad-speed drive can be in your near future, right??
Possibly, but. Having found the solution to my difficulty, (after
some prompting in the right direction,) I find that AHDN runs just
fine on my 66 with single speed drive. However, I did have occasion
to try it on a both an IBM PS/1 Value Point 486SX/25, and an Compaq
486SX/33, both with double speed drives and performance was less
than satisfactory. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to
optimize either system for CD-ROM use, and had I done so performance
might have been improved considerably.
John
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From: JOHN BARTA Number: 13714
To: DANIEL TSUI Date: 02/06/94 7:50p
Subj: Wanted beatles cd Refer: NONE
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DT>do you get GP errors? I had to install a later version of
DT>Win 3.1 to get it running.
No, it was due to having installed Corel Draw 4.0, prior to AHDN.
Corel Draw 4.0 contains old Apple Quick Time for Windows drivers -
AHDN sees them in the System subdirectory and refuses to run the
movie until they're replaced with the updated versions on the AHDN
CD-ROM.
John
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From: MIKE DIAMOND Number: 13715
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 1:11p
Subj: Pioneer Cd-Rom/cd Player Refer: NONE
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I just ordered a DRM-602X, well it started as a 600A but the
earthquake in Califronia got that one in the warehouse. I also
have a Pioneer 12 Disc CD player (music type).
Last night I'm vegging on the sofa listening to CD's and it
hits me "can I make a 12, or even 18, CD-Rom with the DRM-602X
and the CD (music type) Pioneer?"
I took a look inside, and it just seems to be a motor that
moves the CD reader up and down. In thoery I should just be
able to use the stpper assembly from the music CD and the reader
from the 602X.
Is this possible? And would Pioneer have a fit if it does
work? I personally don't plan on ripping apart a new CD-Rom.
Maybe after the warranty expires.
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From: STEVEN DEAN Number: 13716
To: PETER BRYCE Date: 02/06/94 8:52p
Subj: Re: Rebel Assault codes Refer: NONE
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-=> Incoherant babbling from Peter to All <=-
PB> * and the final level = BRIGIA
PB> the next code does >not< work !
PB> ** and the ending sequence = GREDDY
PB> I've tried many permutations of GREDDY to no avail thinking it was a
PB> typo. Other Rebel Assault owners may use the other 4 codes to show off
PB> the CD to visitors like I do. :-)
The last one is "greedo".
Steven Dean
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From: DENIS SHANAHAN Number: 13717
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/06/94 11:31p
Subj: Mitsumi Cd-rom Refer: NONE
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Hello Pedro!
PV> Hello All.
PV> Few days ago I took a Mitsumi internal CD-ROM (345ms) but I
PV> cannot connect it to my Sound Blaster Card. I heard there's a
PV> Sound Blaster called MULTI CD, I wanna know if it really works.
PV> Sorry for my english. []
Your english is just fine (wish my portugese was as good as your
english!)....
I have a Mitsumi drive.. what I had to do, was to swap two of the audio
wires to the sound card in order for it to work... (actually I had
someone -who knew what he was doing- do it for me).... you may want to
ask around about that... surely there is someone out there who has done
so already...
I hope this helps....
*-=Denis
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From: ALLEN DIETZ Number: 13718
To: CRAIG MYERS Date: 02/07/94 10:04a
Subj: "bad" dealers Refer: NONE
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CM> Well, after my experience with Randy White, I don't plan
CM>on buying anything thru this net again. Maybe some people
CM>could post dealers with whom they have had good dealings
CM>and feel they can trust (individual dealers or small
CM>businesses.)
Craig, I've purchased CD-ROMs from several dealers whose ads I've
seen on this echo, specifically Boris Osadciw and Mike Shannon.
I've been very satisfied with both. To balance out your complaint
about dealers, I've sold some of my used CDs by posting ads on this
echo. A number of people have called, asked me to hold one or more
discs for them saying that they were mailing the check to me that
day, and then never mailed a check and never called to say they no
longer wanted the disc. Responsibility goes both ways in my
opinion.
Allen
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13719
To: PIERRE LESSARD Date: 02/07/94 8:49p
Subj: DRM600 Refer: NONE
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PL> Do you know if some custom duties are
PL> applicable if ordering from Canada? cause $689 US
PL> converted in CDN money that makes: $923 + shipping
PL> + custom duties (if any) + 7% of GST (tax)...
PL> That's very $$$$.$$!
Not sure on the Canadian customs. You would need to call them and see.
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13720
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 8:53p
Subj: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CDROM Refer: NONE
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That's right a great SHAREWARE ROM
for ONLY $19.00
Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, is now shipping.
For you who have pre-ordered, your's is on the way. Yeah,
I know. What kind of ROM could I be getting for 19 bucks?
ANSWER
Possibly the best ROM you have to date!
This ROM is published by SysOps for the SysOp. Tired of
compiling list and heaven knows what else to get a ROM
on-line?
This is the answer you have been waiting for, affordable
files at this introductory price, to show what TopDrawer
is and can do.
Files.bbs in every DIR, so simple it can be run on a test
drive of QMODEM (tm). Plus SPITFIRE (tm) files SFFILES.BBS.
And you 4DOS (tm) users will find descript.ion files.
If you're a PC-BOARD(tm) SysOp, you'll find a comprehensive
SETMEUP.exe that will install the ROM for you! (...You do
have to have it in the CD-ROM player!) grin........
All archives are compressed using pkzip (PKWARE (tm) 204G
using maximum compression.
All archives and their members have been scanned with the
latest virus scanners.
All files have file_id.diz's in them, GOOD ONE's, at that;
we added over 1,859 full descriptions when none were available
or the author thought that high ASCII looked better.
And on TOP of all that, we have made a great effort to remove
commercial files and other copyright infringements.
Now, what this means is that we set this ROM up for the BBS,
not the end user!!!!
We have, because of current legal cases and judgments within the
publishing community, removed VOC, WAVE, and MIDI sound files. The
real programs are still there; we just deleted the lawyer syndrome.
All of the GIF's are our own, no copyright infringements to worry
about. You are licensed as the ROM owner to distribute them to your
users.
There is also a feature authors DIR. That's the authors we felt
exhibited professional demeanor in program ability and distribution
ease. Plus, we have the text files that are the latest rage -- that
is, we have STEVE ROBERTS stuff, NOT Megabytes of FAQ's or other
drivel. We have taken great pains to think of the user and the SysOp.
You will find your users cruising through this easy file system and
praising you for the setup (that is, if you have great users like we
do).
Both the SuperMart BBS and PC-MONTANA BBS have handicapped users,
and thought went into the files and their placement to enhance the
interface for these special individuals.
Ok, now to the brass tacks: Files -- there are 4,174;that's 609 MB +
compressed. Dirs -- no, not 50 or 60, just 45 ; and this ROM will
interface with our first release, BIG SKY 01, so you don't have to do
a major setup all over again!
You've probably heard other SysOps saying that they're removing such &
such ROM offline because of one problem or another. We listen to these
SysOps; you are our bread and butter (low cost spread in this ROM's price).
Now, where can I get this ROM? Well, read below and you can order
this baby on-line or by fax (24 hours) or by voice (9-9 EST Mon-Sat).
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All major credit Fax - 1-615-479-1047 Lowest prices around
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(No CODs) Internet- Douglas.Carpenter@Junction.Cld9.Com
Listserv- Send request to Listserv@Cld9.Com
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Compuserve- 71754.3514@Compuserve.Com
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File stats for the BEST NEW SHAREWARE CD-TOP DRAWER for 1990 to 1994:
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==== ===== ======== ===== ==== ===== ======== =====
90 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 91 1 0.0% 100 0.0%
92 6 0.1% 2,380 0.4% 93 3,968 95.1% 558,536 91.6%
94 144 4.8% 48,607 8.0% ==== ===== ======== =====
---- Total Files: 4,174 Total Approx 'K' Bytes: 609,523 ----
Duplicate Files Comparison - Top Drawer versus other popular CDs:
Big Sky 1 - 0% So Much Shareware # 3 - 2.4%
Cream of the Crop # 2 - 11.7% Software Vault Gold (# 3) - 10.3%
Nightowl 10 - 12.4% Call PCJ at 615-339-0235 if you
Nightowl 11 - 6.4% need a file comparison with any
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From: DOUG CARPENTER Number: 13721
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 9:09p
Subj: Pioneer Changers Refer: NONE
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Pioneer 602X (Bare)..300ms/307KB transfer..859.00...Cash Price..839.00
Pioneer 602x w/8 bit kit...................939.00...Cash Price..919.00
Pioneer 604X (Bare)..300ms/614kb transfer.1069.00...Cash Price.1039.00
Pioneer 604X w/8 bit Kit..................1149.00...Cash Price.1119.00
Pioneer 1804X (Bare) 300ms/614kb transfer.1995.00...Cash Price.1885.00
(available late 2/94)
NOTE: PCJ buys their Pioneer units directly from the largest Pioneer
distributor in the US. I have heard that other dealers have claimed
they have already sold hundreds of the 1804X units already and at the
present, they are just out of stock, just so they can get your order.
This is just not so. Pioneer has guaranteed our distributor will be
the first to have the new 1804X units when they first become available
later on this month. So, if you have ordered an 1804X from one of our
competitor's and haven't received it, you now know why.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PRODUCT ORDERS ONLY*NO Questions/No
* PCJ Computing-Selling 700 titles* Catalogs/No Order Stats-800-547-7817
* We try to meet all competition. * Visa/MC/Amx/Disc/Dinrs/Cart/Chek/COD
* No surcharges. Full catalog with* For QUESTIONS/CATALOGS/ORDER STATUS
* descriptions on BBS-PCJCDS.ZIP. * (No Exceptions) (9-7) 615-339-0235
* No CODs on drives. Most titles * BBS HST/14400 615-4782890/4791047
* in stock. Shipping not included * Compuserve - 71754,3514
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From: NANCY FORD DEMETER Number: 13722
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 6:47p
Subj: Advice RE Multimedia Refer: NONE
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I'm in the market for a multimedia PC, but I don't know much about the systems
available. What are some of the questions I should ask before I buy a system?
What are some features I should look for in a system I intend to use for a
number of years to come? What are some of the minimum configurations I should
have (e.g., RAM, mhz, Kb)? Also, what are some good magazines/books where I
could find out more info about multimedia? Any advice would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks. Nancy
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From: MAX GREEN Number: 13723
To: MICHAEL TAUSON Date: 02/07/94 7:58p
Subj: SB Pro CD Players Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (06 Feb 94) Diane Pencil wrote to Michael Tauson...
And blabbed a bunch of histerical usless nothing
> I got the Sound Blaster Pro plus the CD-ROM they sold with it a
> couple years ago. The drive's fine but eventually I'll probably
> want to replace it with something better. Question is, I don't
> know what's compatable with that card. What drives are available
> that'll go with this card?
Deleted Diane's message as it was a waste of time & space, besides
you have already read it once.
Michael, you may want to take a look at a Panasonic CD being sold
MEI Micro (out of Ohio). Don't have their number handy but the do
sell a double speed w/cables (Panasonic internal model) which they
claim is able to connect directly to the CD connectors on the SB Pro.
I believe they are asking about $180 plus shipping. They do have an
800 number. Hope that helps, let me know how it works out.
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13724
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 5:09p
Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE
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Does anyone know if the Mitsumi drive can run off a scsi card? I use a scsi
for my pioneer and just wondered if I could connet my Mitsumi to the scsi
also..
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From: MIKE AVILA Number: 13725
To: PERRY WHITNEY Date: 02/05/94 5:33p
Subj: Re: Desert Storm CD Refer: NONE
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-> This CD has no movies. It's not a very good CD! I would be inter
-> hearing about the Times one when you get it. I like good graphic pict
-> I have a CD called Sights and Sounds. It has some real nice pic's of
-> people, animals, scenes, raytraced, military, airplanes. It's a good
->
I am not going to get the Time Desert Storm CD because it does not have
any movies, just still pictures. I (and my son) want movies. It sounds
like all of the CDs on Desert Storm are still pictures only.
Mike
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From: GEOFF DENNING Number: 13726
To: SHAWN RATNER Date: 02/06/94 6:48p
Subj: Cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SR>Can anyone please tell me what are the MPC1 and MPC2 reementsfor a computer
SR>and CD- ROM?
SR>Thank you!!!
The requirements for MPC level 2 are as follows:
- A 486 processor
- 4MB of RAM
- 160Mb Hard Disk
- Double Speed, XA-ready, Multisession capable CD-ROM Drive (Min 300Kbps
sustained transfer rate)
- A 16-bit sound card
- A 16-bit Super VGA video card capable of 64,000 colors in 640X480 mode
MPC-2 machines should be able to play digitized video in a 320X240
window at 15 frames per second. The fast CD-ROM is a key component to
that goal. I hope this helps.
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From: CARL BENSON Number: 13727
To: PHILLIP LYLES Date: 02/05/94 12:23p
Subj: Problem Running T7G Refer: NONE
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> Hi All,
> I am having a lot of problems getting T7G to
> run on my machine. I have a Gateway 2000 486DX2 local
> bus with 8 meg of RAM and a Sony CDU31A double speed
> CD drive. Every thing loads find and it tells me that
> my system is more than fast enough and I have about
> 630K of base memory. Th game starts find but when I
> go into the kitchen it slows down almost to a stop.
> It seems to stop accessing data from the CD, it looks
> like it is reading data about once a minute.
> I hope someone can give me a hand with this and thanks
> in advance
I had a similar problem on a friends computer with 16Mb of RAM, also a DX2
66MHz and a local bus card. We found out that the memory had a parity
error..maybe that's your problem too ?
// Calle
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From: PAT RILEY Number: 13728
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 02/06/94 5:03p
Subj: Top Drawer Released! Refer: NONE
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JL> That's right a great ShareWare ROM
> for $19.00
JL> Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, is now shipping;
> for you who have pre ordered, it's on its way.
> Yeah, I know. What kind of ROM am I getting for 19
> bucks?
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Jim;
We would like to order this two, one for our BBS, can you send it COD?
If so, please call me or send your reply netmail.
618-692-1652.
618-797-1675 (BBS) Netmail to 1:2250/26
Thanks.
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From: PAT RILEY Number: 13729
To: ZAPHOD BEEDLEBROX Date: 02/06/94 11:47a
Subj: Toshiba CD-ROM TMX3301 e1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I don't have a solution to your problem, but you have a solution to
mine.
If you have the information sheet on the Future Domain Card you
spoke of, I need a photocopy of it. Can I get you to mail me one?
Address:
258 W. Union Street
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
USA
Thanking you in advance....
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From: ALLEN DIETZ Number: 13730
To: PIETROPAOLO BIANCHI Date: 02/07/94 6:16p
Subj: medical & scientific CDR Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PB>- Medicine (professional level) (all branches, including bibliographies)
Creative Multimedia Corporation has several medical journals on
CD-ROM, including American Family Physician (1985-1992), The New
England Journal of Medicine (1990-1992), Pediatrics (1985-1992) and
Pediatrics in Review (1985-1992). Retail price is $295.00 U.S. per
disc.
You can reach Creative Multimedia Corporation at:
514 NW 11th Ave., Ste 203
Portland, OR 97209
503-241-4351 (voice)
503-241-4370 (FAX)
Hope this helps.
Allen
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From: LOUIS MAYS Number: 13731
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/07/94 9:46p
Subj: encyclopedia on CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yes, I also agree that the Grolier's Multimedia CD-ROM set is the best on the
market. We use it in our college library and it is extremely popular. The only
thing is.. you should have at least a 386 with 4MB RAM to run the thing
properly. SVGA is nice, too.
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From: LOUIS MAYS Number: 13732
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 9:51p
Subj: CD-ROM and LAP TOP COMPUTERS Refer: NONE
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Can anyone out there tell me if they have ever seen a lap top computer
(portable computer) with a built in CD-ROM player yet? I am interested. I am a
librarian and often take my "show" on the road for demonstration with my
overhead projection panel. It would be nice to demonstrate my databases on
CD-ROM with a built in player in a lap top computer.
If not, how long do you think it will take the industry to develop such a
product?
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From: DOUG COUGHLER Number: 13733
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/06/94 6:50p
Subj: ENGLISH Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PV> Porquoi tout le monde ici parle anglais ? Porquoi le fran ais est
> discrimin ? Je pense que l'anglais c'est bon, mas fran ais c'est
> meilleur...
PV> "This is a democratic society, not?"
Bonjour! I won't respond in French, simply because my grammar is
tr s terrible. The reason why no one speaks French on this echo is
because English is the official language of the Fido Net. It's not a
biased thing, it's just that more people speak English than French.
I myself am bilingual, or at least was. 3 years away from la belle
langue has made me kinda rusty. Take care!
Doug Coughler
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From: RICK DUNLAP Number: 13734
To: DEBORAH HAESELER Date: 02/07/94 2:56a
Subj: Re: CD-ROM DRIVER Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DH>On (20 Jan 94) Doug Coughler wrote to Deborah Haeseler...
DH>
DH> > * Does your Panasonic have the brand name Panasonic plastered
DH> > somewhere on it? Mine only has Matsushita on it. (I know that's
DH> My drive doesn't have ANY brand names on it, so you're one up on
DH>
DH> > * Is your manual a flimsy little booklet that does not even have
DH> > a manufacturer name on it, much less the Panasonic brand name?
DH>
DH> Mine's the same. The first half of the manual is in English,
DH>then the second half is in German.
DH>
DH>I saw that one! It looked thicker, so I asked to read it. Mine is just
DH>the all-English version. It's still useless!
DH>
DH> I really have no idea what software I have for mine, as I've
DH> been unable to install it yet. I got it for a gift and there was
DH>some
DH> confusion over what type of sound card I had. Sufficive to say, I've
DH>been
DH> waiting for a month for an IDE controller card to come in so that I
DH>can
DH> hook it up. Fun,fun,fun!
DH>
DH>Lucky, lucky you! I should count my blessings. I'm cynical enough to
DH>tell you that the IDE controller card will probably have its own
DH>set of problems and lack of documentation to boot.
DH>
DH>
DH>-!- PPoint 1.71
DH> ! Origin: Mom's On The Computer Again BBS (1:161/911.7)
DH>
DH>
Hi Deborah,
Excuse me for butting in. I have the Lasermate CD-ROM. The drive is a
CR-562B. It has the Matsushita drive. It is sold under the Panasonic brand
name. Matsushita is the parent company.
I must say however, that the drive was the easiest install, I've ever
done. The software did all the work with no problems.
IMHO the drive is an excellent value.
Enjoy,
-=>Rick<=-
... Don't you hate it when life doesn't follow the manuals?
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From: JOE PYE Number: 13735
To: BOB BREED Date: 02/07/94 7:27a
Subj: KODAK IMAGES ON CD Refer: NONE
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SS> I was thinking of getting my next few rolls of film put on cd as
SS> the store near me has the service on for half price. What
BB> Aha, and what is THIS price?? How much to get 100 slides
BB> duped off to a CD??
I think you sent this to the wrong person, my initials aren't SS. I don't
remember the conversation anymore... Bad memory.
Tootles :)
Joe
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From: RICHARD ROSENFELD Number: 13736
To: EUGENE CHAN Date: 02/08/94 10:16p
Subj: Iron Helix Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EC>Gadday All!
EC>Can anyone please tell me what Iron Helix is like to play? I really
EC>want to purchase this game. Thanks.
Not worth the price. I dont like the movement interface although the
graphics are good, and the game ok.
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From: GARY HUFF Number: 13737
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 02/07/94 9:55p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/AT BUS Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
MS> <<ROFLMAO>> Gotta hand it to you Gary, you've had me laughing out lou
MS> more than once! I'd say you're doing a rather admirable job of defen
MS> your position. 8)
Brice has demonstrated to me many times in the past that he's the
master of the Cheap Shot, and loves to kick people at every opportunity
in various echos. He's easy to lead out on a limb and then cut the
limb off. Actually, what difference does it make to the end user what
method of control a CD-ROM uses, as long as they've got a controller
card that works? Matushita/Panasonic drives are sold either with an
AT-BUS controller card included, or they can be controlled with a Sound
Blaster card. It's academic absurdity to try to hang a name on the
method of control used... just plug the damned thing in, fire it up and
forget it!
BTW, I see the Nightowl 11 disk is out. <grin>. Do you happen to know
how much (if any) duplication there is between that and the version 10
disk? I haven't forgotten you on that order; I've just been busy with
the earthquake, which damaged our building at work and made a lot of
extra work for everyone. BBS'ing has had to take a back seat for the
last few weeks. Yakima is starting to look like a good place to
consider moving to! At least the ground sits still there.
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From: MIKE TETREAULT Number: 13738
To: JOHN ZELENKY Date: 02/07/94 7:28p
Subj: Re: Sony 33A CDROM Help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
In a msg of <02/05/94 19:27>, John Zelenky wrote to All:
JZ> If anyone has used this unit I would be very
JZ> grateful for any help I could get.
I can't help much with the card, since I got an OEM soundcard/CD
interface from Gateway 2000, but the CD drive shipped is the 33-A.
There is a section in my docs about an interface card. It shows an
illustration of the interface card, which has four sets of jumpers, each 2x4.
It has the 34 pin drive connector parallel with the top of the card, and the
four pin audio in connector next to that. The card has one output, the audio
out on the back of the card. Is this the same as yours?
Mike
Internet: mtetreau@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
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From: WALTER ANTHONY Number: 13739
To: ROY FUNG Date: 02/07/94 9:25p
Subj: Reveal cdrom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Roy,
RF>Interesting, that dos 5.0 is comfortable with MSCDEX high. What version
RF>of MSCDEX are you using, the one that came with the drive?
I use CDROM driver 4.0 and MSCDEX version 2.21, these are the versions that
came with the drive package.
Good Luck, Walt
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From: LEW MURRAY Number: 13740
To: KEVIN HOFFMAN Date: 02/08/94 9:48p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Pro-Phone. I also called a distributor about the Business Phone Book.
Apparently they have the same problem with it and have withdrawn it.
Lew
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13741
To: MIKE MORGAN Date: 02/08/94 1:32a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 NOW SHIPPING Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
DR:> MS>> | Starvector Sales Bulletin #6: HOT NEW CD-ROM! |
DR:> MS>> | Title: NIGHT OWL 11 Price: $29.90 |
DR:> MM> I heard that Disney was suing Night Owl for $250,000 for using their
DR:> MM> copyrited material, what's going to happen to me if I get caught
runnin
DR:> MM> this on my board?
I just talked to their primary U.S. distributor today, and apparently it is
a false alarm. It was Warner Bros., not Disney....and whatever conflict
they had, is supposedly being resolved.
Later,
.\\ike
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13742
To: ANDREW B Date: 02/08/94 1:32a
Subj: MAC CD-ROMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BF:>>Does anyone have any info on any catalogs the specialize in cd-roms for
Ma
BF:>>Or at least offers a Mac section.
Andrew,
Here are a few of the ones we carry:
December 1993 MACINTOSH CD-ROM PRICE LIST Last update: 12/11
American Girls (New!).........31.40 Mac Shareware.................18.70
Audubon's Birds...............15.50 Majestic Places...............33.60
Audubon's Mammals.............20.60 Monarch Notes.................48.00
Beauty and the Beast..........18.90 Peter and the Wolf............18.90
Clipart Goliath...............12.00 Pixel Perfect Graphics........26.20
Color Magic Clipart (New!)....23.40 Shakespeare...................12.80
DTPro.........................21.80 Sherlock Holmes...............14.30
Digital Dancing (Movie).......48.00 Sleeping Beauty (New!)........18.90
Family Doctor.................15.10 Space Time and Art (New!).....26.30
Garbo MS-DOS/Mac..............14.30 Total Baseball 1992...........20.30
Interactive Story Time 1......20.50 Total Baseball 1993 (New!)....24.90
Interactive Story Time 2......20.50 Wild Places...................19.20
Interactive Story Time 3......29.00 Women of Venus (Swimsuit).....21.70
Jets & Props..................21.10 World Fact Book M/M...........17.20
Mac Multimedia Space (New!)...27.90 World View....................19.10
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: $4.50
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13743
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 1:32a
Subj: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
| Starvector Sales Bulletin #2: TOP 5 NEW CD TITLES |
MONSTER MEDIA VOL 3 * 650mb of files from Sep-Dec 93, w/ book. BBS..$27.90
CD POWERBOX 2 * The newest of the new! Current shareware hits. BBS..$25.60
NIGHT OWL 11 * Yes, it's here. BBS-ready...........................$29.90
PC-SIG 13 * Finally! A must-have for you SIG fans. Disks 1-4203....$24.90
CREAM OF THE CROP 2 * All '93 files with automatic BBS installation.$25.00
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: $4.50
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From: MIKE SHANNON Number: 13744
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 1:32a
Subj: CREAM OF THE CROP 2: $25 Refer: NONE
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| 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
* Only 2.3% dupes to Night Owl 11
* SUPER SPECIAL 2-CD PACKAGE: Cream of the Crop 2 + Night Owl 11..$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: $4.50
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 13745
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 02/03/94 10:21a
Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 11: $29.90 Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
-=> Quoting Mike Shannon to David Silver <=-
DS:>I mailed an order to you in the beginning of Jan - did you ever receive
MS> It came in while I was in Los Angeles...sorry. Shipped out to you on
MS> 1/24.
Thanks for the reply - I'll keep an eye out for it.
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 13746
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 02/03/94 10:22a
Subj: Re: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CDROM Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Doug Carpenter to All <=-
DC> That's right a great SHAREWARE ROM
DC> for ONLY $19.00
DC>
DC> Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, will ship 2/3/94.
DC> For you who have pre ordered, you'll be the first to get one.
DC> Yeah, I know. What kind of ROM am I getting for 19 bucks?
How about a mailing address, Doug?
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From: DAVID SILVER Number: 13747
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/03/94 10:24a
Subj: Re: CD-ROM DRIVES+ Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Mike Shannon to Joe Rinehart <=-
BF:>> I'm within the echo rules to the best of my knowledge.
BF:> Likely true, but daily is a BIT excessive for an ad that doesn't
CHANGE....
BF:>>The fact is, several other dealers run their same adds much more often.
BF:> Not IDENTICAL ads. Several other dealers run multi-PART ads that total
out
BF:>more than one a day - if you count each PART of the ad as a full ad.
MS> I tend to agree with Brice. Not to flame you Joe, but running the
MS> same two ADS (not "adds") every single day does get a bit excessive.
MS> Remember, there are sysops paying to pump this material all over the
MS> world. Ease up a bit, please.
Agreed 100%.
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From: BOB SPEICHER Number: 13748
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 11:37a
Subj: Kodak Photo CD Hotline Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Eastman Kodak Co. has a hot line for any questions on
their products. Call 1-800-242-2424
... If at first you don't succeed, call it Version 1.0.
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From: LON LENTZ Number: 13749
To: TERRY BLOUNT Date: 02/07/94 8:21p
Subj: Re: Hitachi CD Rom Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Terry Blount to Nathan Berg <=-
TB> MSCDEX that came with DOS 6. The drivers for the 1503s are
TB> call HitachiA.sys. If you can't figure out how to set up this
Excuse me for asking, but I have a CDR-3500 and am running Hitachia.sys
with it. Is this the right one? And is there a driver that I can run with
it that will allow me to set the IRQ for it? The Todd card that I am using
has jumpers for interrupts, but no way to tell the driver where it's at.
So right now I am running it without one and believe it is causing a slowdown
under Windows.
Also, having bought the drive used, it has a hole drilled in the front
plate, giving access to a set screw. Would you happen to know what the screw
is for?
... Is your church BATF-Approved? Call 1-800-CONFORM for our guidelines.
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From: LON LENTZ Number: 13750
To: MATT CRICH Date: 02/07/94 8:23p
Subj: Re: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Matt Crich to All <=-
MC> based version of OS/2 2.1 for Windows. Everything is OK during the
MC> diskette based portion of the install procedure, but when prompted to
MC> insert CD in drive, the program will not recognize there is one there
MC> and returns message "Insert CD in Drive and press <Enter>. At this
Call IBM and find out which driver you need. They will give you the name
of a file on their BBS that will solve your problem.
... Drop your carrier ... we have you surrounded!
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From: CHRIS APGAR Number: 13751
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 3:12p
Subj: NEC CDR-36 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Anyone who can help,
I have a NEC CDR-36 CD-ROM drive with an 8-bit CorelSCSI card. With this setup
I should be able to get the full 150kb/s transfer that the drive is capable.
However, I am only getting 80-90kb/s. I have verifed this with 3 independent
speed testing programs. Does anyone know why or how this is happening and how
to fix it? Thanx.
Chris Apgar
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From: JIM CLEMENTS Number: 13752
To: FRITZ EDMUNDS Date: 02/06/94 10:15p
Subj: cd dictionary Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
FE>To All:
FE> I'm interested in a CD ROM Dictionary. The other dictionary
FE>programs I've found are abridged & don't have pronunciations, or all the
FE>words, or detailed definitions.
FE> Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
Well, for about $895 you can have the unabridged Oxford English
Dictionary II -- a superb dictionary incidentally.
Or for considerably less, consider Microsoft Bookshelf which
includes a dictionary (don't know if unabridged or not,
probably is abridged), elementary atlas, two books of
quotations, a concise encyclopedia and almanac.
It is a very good disc and a worth addition to any cdrom library.
Incidentally, it pronounces most words if you have a soundcard,
a lot better than trying to figure pronounciation guides.
If you have the bucks and a real need though, the OED II really
is the best in the English language, especially for etymological
research. Hope that helps in some small way. Cheers!
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From: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Number: 13753
To: ARIE VAN LEYEN Date: 02/07/94 5:49p
Subj: Art on CDROM Refer: NONE
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AVL**Hello All,
AVL**Does anyone know if there are CDROMs containing art? I am looking for CD's
AVL**for instance Impressionism, old and modern painting etc..
AVL**If anyone knows of the existence of such CD's please leave me a message wi
AVL**all possible info on the CD (name, manufacturer).
AVL**Many thanks,
AVL**Arie
Greetings, Arie:
Yes, there is exactly what you're looking for: Coates' Art Review:
Impressionisn; and a second disc available for Abstract Art. The first
sells for $38.00 CDN, the second for $43.00 CDN, plus shipping. To
convert the prices to $US, multiply by .75 . For ordering information,
leave me a message here or call or fax +1 905 830 1615.
Regards
Hayden Bradshaw
HRB Computer Services
Canada
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From: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Number: 13754
To: STEVE GOYER Date: 02/07/94 5:58p
Subj: OS/2 for Windows Refer: NONE
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SG**I'm looking for OS/2 for Windows on CDROM. I heard the v2.2 was just
SG**released (or will soon be [?]). I hear that the CD version is 39$ in
SG**the states, up here in Canada I can only find it for 58 bucks... so I
SG**thought I'd try and find a dealer who will sell it to me for 39 (or
SG**less!). I'm also interested in a copy of Night Owl 11...
SG**So I'm looking for a good deal for OS/2 for Windows and Night Owl 11...
SG**Thanks
You're right, Steve. Even we're having a tough time getting a good
price on OS/2 here in Canada to resell. We DO have Night Owl 11, in
stock for $45. CDN (no GST) and $3.50 S/H. Let me know if you'd like
one.
Regards,
Hayden Bradshaw
HRB Computer Services
(905) 830-1615 (Info & Fax)
1-800-265-7081 (Orders ONLY please)
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From: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Number: 13755
To: KENT TIMM Date: 02/07/94 6:06p
Subj: CD price wanted (Canada o Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
KT**I'm looking for a price for the following (Canadain dealers only)
KT**Night Owl 10, 11
Night Owl 10: $43.00
Night Owl 11: 43.00
KT**Dr. Shareware
$23.00
KT**Cream of the Crop 1, 2
N/A yet
KT**Critical Path
N/A yet
No GST. Add 8% PST (if Ont. Order) and $3.50 S/H for first disc, $2.00
for second.
Thanks for asking. Did you receive our current Electronic Catalogue?
If not let me know and I'll mail one to you.
Regards
Hayden Bradshaw
HRB Computer Services
1-800-265-7081 (Orders Only please)
(905) 830-1615 (Info and Fax line)
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From: LEE GILLAN Number: 13756
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/08/94 3:02p
Subj: Re: Catalogues Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SM>We have reopened after a January vacation and have more catalogues to
SM>send to catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If you would like a free copy (or
SM> missed
SM>out on one during our absense) drop us a line, send a message or call.
SM> Don't forget an address (<grin> it happens).
Hi Steve....
If you get a chance, please send me a catalogue.... thanks...
Mr. Lee Gillan
RR#2
Gravenhurst, Ont.
P1P 1R2
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From: SEAN BEGGS Number: 13757
To: ALL SYSOPS Date: 02/07/94 5:58p
Subj: tagline Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Would the sysops from the BBSs receiving this echo mind attaching their city,
province/state & country to the board's tagline? There are some who do not and
it would be nice knowing what country the person to whom we're speaking comes
from.
Please? :)
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From: LEN GLADSTONE Number: 13758
To: NICK FUNK Date: 02/07/94 8:45p
Subj: Critical path help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
NF>Len once you get MCL Established enter 123 and click on the red
NF>button or press ENTER to arm and fire a bomb.
NF>I had to cheat alittle by running the viewer program on the CD-ROM
NF>and see the outcome of several events, then reverse engineering the
NF>reason for that outcome.
NF>There always more than one way to skin a cat.
Thanks for the hint! It worked really well. Now I'm stuck in front of the
furnace near the bottom of the vats. At least thats what I think they are.
Len
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From: WILLIAM ROUNTREE Number: 13759
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 3:01p
Subj: Boris Vallejo CD? Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I know that GooseBump Graphics had a CD of Boris Vallejo Fantasy Art, but he is
sold out and is having problems getting more....
Does anyone else have this CD?
453 Mb, 655 Files. Gif Format Plus 24-bit color TIFF format. Dos/Windows.
12/93?
If so, what price and what Credit Cards?
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From: RETURN RECEIPT Number: 13760
To: WERT SPERT Date: 02/07/94 9:57p
Subj: COMMENT (1) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*@ACKRR :Acknowledge Receipt of msg 3581 written on 02-07-94 21:57 N
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From: DUDLEY HILL Number: 13761
To: SEAN BEGGS Date: 02/07/94 9:42p
Subj: Re: 7th guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Sean Beggs to All <=-
SB> Is anyone selling the 7th Guest? If you're not a business (though I
Sean,
I've got 7th guest for sale for $30, I'll pay shipping if you prepay.
Let me know, reply here or you can call me at 910-725-3938.
Dudley
... A mathematician is a machine for converting coffee into theorems.
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From: DAN O'REILLY Number: 13762
To: THOMAS DORSEY Date: 02/07/94 9:27p
Subj: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Thomas Dorsey wrote in a message to Scott Henderson:
-=> Quoting Scott Henderson to Giuliano Maciocci Jr <=-
GMJ> My hard drive is compressed with Stacker 3.1 (Excellent!) and I
GMJ> was wondering if I'd be able to install OS2/2.1 on it without
GMJ> having to reformat everything. I have a 386/DX-40 with 4MB RAM
TD> There is a version of Stacker 3.1 for OS/2 2.x, but I'm not
TD> sure if there is a way to install OS/2 2.1, either CD-ROM or
TD> floppy version, with the drive already compressed.
There is not. Furthermore, you should be aware that Stacker for OS/2 only
works on FAT partitions, not HPFS.
DanO
TEAM OS/2 in Southern Colorado
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From: DAN O'REILLY Number: 13763
To: ERIC LYTLE Date: 02/07/94 9:28p
Subj: Re: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Eric Lytle wrote in a message to Matt Crich:
EL> Matt, the problem is that your CD-ROM is not a true SCSI.
EL> OS/2 requires that it be installed using a SCSI drive. I
EL> know that the full OS/2 version (on CD) let's you recreate
EL> the disks using DOS. That's the only thing you can, short
EL> of buying a SCSI drive and controller. BTW, once you *do*
EL> get OS/2 going, you can probably find Mitsumi drivers to
EL> work with your CD-ROM drive in order to run the games and
EL> other multimedia stuff.
You can also get the Mitsumi drivers (MITFX.ZIP, available here for freq) and
install them on a COPY of the installation diskettes, updating the CONFIG.SYS
thereon. After that, the install should work.
DanO
TEAM OS/2 in Southern Colorado
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From: SYSOP Number: 13764
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 02/07/94 4:13a
Subj: Low Cost Cd'S Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Could you send me a catalog. I've just gotten a CD-Rom and
I'm looking to add Cd's to my BBS. It's a single Disk CD but
I would like to have more than 1 cd and rotate them and or
be able to have it so they could request files from a certain
CD. Could you recommend a couple of the more popular CD's for
a BBS.
Address:
Roy Don Cheatheam
993 Victoria
Burkburnett,Texas
76354
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From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 13765
To: EDDIE APPELL Date: 02/06/94 3:36p
Subj: Soundcards & Waves Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Eddie Appell to John Ullmer <=-
<Much material omitted; read original message for
all the details.>
EA> You clearly don't know what you are talking about when it comes to the
EA> newer sound card standards, and are questioning my advice simply
EA> out of some fear of yours that any sound card besides an
EA> SB16 will not work. I understand if you are paranoid about
EA> getting anything but a SB for compatibility reasons...
EA> that's just what SoundBlaster wants people to feel... But
EA> if you look at my card, or any of the newer cards on the
EA> market now, in a realistic light, then you'll find that
EA> they offer more features for a lot less money... and many
EA> are backed by well-known, reliable companies...
EA> L8r!
EA> (Continued next message...)
Eddie, there wasn't any next message, but that's perhaps
as well. I'm sure anyone reading your replies has learned
a lot, as did I.
I certainly don't contest your expertise with all the ins
and outs and details about the variety of options available
to users when it comes to sound cards.
But, I can remember when stereo sound was "new", and replaced
mono sound. Then "hi-fi" was the new most realistic sound.
Next was quad sound. Deutshe Gramafone was the most perfect
reproductive vinyl record on the market. Then vinyl
disappeared and now we have CD's.
In other words, the sound reproduction hype has been going on
since the late 1940's. I used to get enthused about these new
leaps forward. I used to read, study, and try to stay on top
of all the so-called advances.
I'm sure the board you recommended is as good or better as you
described it. I will even look for it when I get to shopping
for a new sound board. But the first thing I'm gonna check on
any board I buy, is the compatibility it guarantees (not
promises) with the equipment I have.
Thanks very much for all your information. You went to a
great deal of trouble to provide it, and I (if no one else)
appreciates that.
And some day we may both find that _perfect_ sound.
... In case of temptation, give in immediately.
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From: JOHN ULLMER Number: 13766
To: JIM LEENAN Date: 02/06/94 3:50p
Subj: Re: Chess CD-Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Jim Leenan to All <=-
JL> I am interested in buying one of the two CD-ROM chess games.
JL> Either Battle Chess Enhanced or Chess Maniac [National Lampoon].
JL> Can anyone recommend one over the other or if they are even worth
JL> buying.
JL> Thanks, Jim
Two CD-ROM chess games? There's more than that.
If you are a serious chess player, check out _ChessMaster
3000_ . There is an almost infinite variety of difficulty
levels you can set for playing. You can play against Master
Chess players, or against an opponent YOU design (as well
as another human, of course).
You can play "in" or "watch" the top 150 chess games in
history. There's lots more...and it's worth checking it out.
Happy mating------------John
... Play chess, NOT Seventh Guest.
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From: CHARLES W. EVANS Number: 13767
To: CHIP SLATE Date: 02/08/94 6:01p
Subj: Re: The 7Th Guest. Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Welllll, yes and no. One needs a VESA video driver if on an ISA bus,
which I have. I'm trying to run 7th on a 386DX & 387 /33 with VGA (7th
won't support SVGA w/a 386). Their Tech Support/BBS is of no value, so I
was hoping tofind users who might have experienced similar problems. I
still think there must be a glitch somewhere if the Demo will work, but
not the program itself. Thanks.
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From: LEE HENNEY Number: 13768
To: JACK MILLER Date: 02/08/94 11:15a
Subj: MULTIMEDIA Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Jack Miller to All <=-
JM> Hi! I'm planning to enter the "Multimedia" world, justifying it by
JM> supplying access to an encyclopedia for my 10 year old daughter and 7
Cann't offer any advice on the relative merits of those two systems you'
re considering. However, just thought I'd let you know that I used the
same 'excuse' to buy my MM kit! My son is 11 and he 'needed' a multi-
media encyclopedia too! <G>
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From: LEE HENNEY Number: 13769
To: JIM RICHARDS Date: 02/08/94 11:15a
Subj: What's wrong with echo Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BS> On (14 Jan 94) Jim Richards wrote to All...
JR> What is wrong with this echo. On S&G BBS most messages are
JR> repeated multi times and many have the header but no text
JR> Are others having the same problems?
Jim, I'm getting many repeated but intact (just multi-copies of the
same message) in AZ!
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From: JASON WAGNER Number: 13770
To: MARK BRACKEN Date: 02/08/94 7:52p
Subj: Alone In The Dark Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Mark Bracken to Jason Wagner <=-
MB> Hi Jason,
MB> I have Alone in the dark on CD and it is fantastic. I
MB> believe that the major change to the cd version is that whenever you
MB> read a note/book etc it has speech. The speed of the game I find the
MB> scrolling pretty good.Also you get another short game of Jack in the
MB> dark. From what the box says, you have to frre someone from jack the
MB> archenemy of Alone in the Dark 2. I recomend yuo buy it ! How far have
MB> you gotten in it. I am stuck I cannot kill the thing in the library
MB> and cannot make the people dance. I also picked up the arrows and
MB> could not re-enter the room because the spiders get me? Also how do
MB> you get rid of the pirrate? If you can help please leave me a message.
Mark,
Thanks SO Much for the input on Alone In The Dark on CD.... I'll
defintely be going out and getting it soon! As far as hints for the
game go... Hmmm... To tell the truth, I have not played in a LONG time,
but can tell you this:
I >THINK< I simply ran from the thing in the library.. wait... no,
I remember that there is a way to kill it, but don't remember. That
talisman you find, perhaps? I'd call the hint line on this one...
To make the people dance in the dance hall, you MUST have the right
record. I think I found something like six records total, but only
one has the right music on it to make the walking dead dance.
After you get the arrows in the spider/statue room, leave. There's
nothing else there for ta. As far as the pirate, you must fight
him using your sword. The sword you get from the night in armor is
the best to use. He is a difficult opponent (this is where I used
the SAVE and RESTORE features the most <G>)....
Good luck! And thanks again for the info on the CD version...
Take care,
Jason
... (A)bort (R)etry (G)et The Sledge Hammer
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From: JASON WAGNER Number: 13771
To: RICHARD KELLER Date: 02/08/94 8:00p
Subj: JOURNEYMAN Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Richard,
I saw your post about Journeyman and was wondering if you ( Or anyone <G> )
might have some advice...
I have Journeyman and a Viper... I also have A LOT of programs in Windows,
and use Norton Desktop. I do a lot of HI-RES ( 1024 x 768 or better )
morphs, ray-traces, etc. in Windows, and thus run Win in 1280 x 1024 x 256
mode. I cannot get Journeyman to run under this res ( I know it likes
640 x 480 ), and do not want to screw up my whole desktop every time I want
to play by switching graphics modes. Any advice?
Thanks!
Jason
... I'm scared!
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From: ALAN HUMAN Number: 13772
To: RAY MATTHEWS Date: 02/08/94 9:46p
Subj: 7th Guest Help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RM> Are you talking about the room with a hole on the floor and
RM>blocks around the hole, and then some of the blocks fall down into
RM>the hole after being stepped on?
Yep, that's the one. He says that when he goes to the library it
tells him to look at the floor. He doesn't see anything on the floor.
He was wondering if the reason he sees nothing is a problem with his
system or if he's overlooking something. Have you seen this puzzle and
solved it. He'd appreciate some input. Thanks for the reply.
Alan Human@1:3659/2
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From: JASON CHANCELLOR Number: 13773
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 10:00p
Subj: CD Recording Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
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0 - 100 megs : $99 10 CD's / 650 Megs : $99
100 - 300 megs : $145 11 and Up : CALL
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** Sysop's SPECIAL **
-------------------------
0 - 650 megs : $125
Please Include Board and Number
Data accepted in QIC-40 and QIC-80 tape formats.
We also accept floppies but please call before sending.
* 2 Day Shipping included with all orders - call for priority service *
* Our Profesional staff has a 2 day turnaround on most CD orders *
Why have a custom CD-Rom created for yourself?
* Unprecedented error correction which makes CDs practically
indestructible.
* One CD will hold over 450 1.44k floppies and over 1800
360k disks.
* Easily transportable from one system to another.
Please send Check or Money order payable to CD Technology to :
PO BOX #835034
Richardson, TX
75083-5034
If you have any questions please call CD Technology at :
(214) 578 - 6390 (Call 24 Hours a day)
(Buisness Hours 8 am - 8 pm)
For Order form FREQ : CD from 1:124/8005
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13774
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 02/10/94 8:44a
Subj: Top Drawer Released! Refer: 13676
Read: NO Private: No
-> That's right a great ShareWare ROM
Jim, ads placed in the echo must be limited to 10 lines. DON'T DO IT
AGAIN!
tim
co-moderator
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13775
To: DOUG CARPENTER Date: 02/10/94 8:40a
Subj: Best New $19 SHAREWARE CD Refer: 13720
Read: NO Private: No
-> for ONLY $19.00
Doug, you know damn well that ads placed in this echo must be limited to
10 lines.... 10 LINE MAX ON ADS!
tim
co-moderator
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From: ROBERT HARE Number: 13776
To: TOM WALLACE Date: 02/07/94 10:58p
Subj: Re: 2 Mitsumis Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Tom Wallace to Robert Hare ***
TW> config.sys files for two "cheap" Mitsumi drives, but now that I
TW> need to
TW> set up 2 of them in one computer, I've forgotten! O well.. Again
TW> thanks
well if it doesn't have that then you can try putting the card in and making
sure that the addresses are different say like: put one address at 200 and
theother at 300 and the interupts at 2, and 5 and make both line the same then
make these changes so that it will see both drives...Well hope this helps if
not try calling the factory and ask for support...they should know something
...
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From: GREG BELL Number: 13777
To: LON SEIDMAN Date: 02/08/94 10:47p
Subj: Cd-Rom Drive And Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
LS>> KM> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can
Just a quick observation, did you install the cd-rom driver in
windows?? That might be your problem
LS>> KM> it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive S
LS>> KM> (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please ma
LS>> KM> sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously thi
LS>> KM> is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to ru
LS>> KM> Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks.
LS>> Window is very good at making life difficult.
LS>> I can suggest two things:
LS>> First, use a different drive letter for your CD drive. If
LS>> you don't have anything past C, name it D. Windows might
LS>> have a problem with drive's named S.
LS>> The other thing you should do is check that your CD-ROM DOS
LS>> extentions are up to date.
LS>> --- Maximus 2.00
LS>> * Origin: The Matrix BBS (1:141/111)
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From: RAY MATTHEWS Number: 13778
To: HENRY HACHE Date: 01/17/94 8:39p
Subj: T7G HELP NEEDED (AGAIN :) Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
400 3615/50 370/510 133/2 133/201
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From: GREG SHAFFER Number: 13779
To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 02/09/94 12:43p
Subj: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Lawrence Mintz wrote in a message to Greg Shaffer:
GS> LB> Not another one ! Dont you people realise that there are
GS> LB> more countries in the world than just the US. many of them
GS> LB> also use the dollar as money, but its value is entirely
GS> LB> different than yours.
GS>
GS> Then it should perhaps be a STRICT rule that when quoting prices you
GS> post where that price applies.....
LM>
LM> Try convincing the Americans who think the US dollar is the
LM> *only* currency in existance.
Doesnt look to me like an American problem......But rather the folks who post
$$ amounts from other countries and dont indentify it as such.
greg.shaffer@ascicorp.com
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From: GRANT DEASON Number: 13780
To: STEVE GOYER Date: 02/08/94 10:57p
Subj: OS/2 for Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
SG>I'm looking for OS/2 for Windows on CDROM. I heard the v2.2 was just
>released (or will soon be [?]). I hear that the CD version is 39$ in
>the states, up here in Canada I can only find it for 58 bucks... so I
>thought I'd try and find a dealer who will sell it to me for 39 (or
>less!). I'm also interested in a copy of Night Owl 11...
Call IBM direct at 1-800-465-7999 9 am to midnight EST Monday through Friday,
Saturday 9 am to 9 pm EST.
This is a Canada-only number.
The number to call from USA is 1-800-3-IBM-OS2. Same hours.
-=-
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From: JAMES HOGUE Number: 13781
To: JIM LEENAN Date: 02/08/94 6:38p
Subj: Chess CD-Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> Either Battle Chess Enhanced or Chess Maniac [National Lampoon].
Jim, have not played BC Enhanced but Chess Maniac is lousy. The attacks
are limited to one animation per attack and quickly grow boring. The
game also plays a very lousy game of chess. If you like National
Lampoon humor the maybe you will enjoy it....other wise look for
another program.
James
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From: JAMES HOGUE Number: 13782
To: ELLEN COTTON Date: 02/08/94 7:01p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> OK. Thought this was kinda interesting. Must be getting their
-> information for the same source as appears on Prophone & Phone Disc!
Looks like there is room in the market for a CD phone book that really
works and is fairly up to date. The ones currently on the market seem
to be selling pretty well despite their great flaws.
James
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From: JAMES HOGUE Number: 13783
To: LEW MURRAY Date: 02/08/94 6:58p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> It looks to me like the other one you mention is INTENTIONALLY flawed
-> to keep anyone from duplicating the data. How many will it let you
-> print at a time? Can you print to a file? Does it "hang" the
-> computer if you try to print more or just refuse to allow it in the
-> first place?
PhoneDisk will allow you to print 25 names to disk or printer and will
then issue a message telling you that it will not print any more. It
will still function for on screen lookups.
Another major complaint is that it will allow only one business code at
a time. At least ProPhone will handle a long list of codes if you put a
piping symbol (|) between the codes.
James
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From: JIGER DESAI Number: 13784
To: RICK DEMERS Date: 02/08/94 8:47p
Subj: ULTIMA VIII: PAGAN Refer: NONE
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Hey whats the number for the origin BBS, I'd like to check it out once.
..jig....
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From: JIGER DESAI Number: 13785
To: KENNETH ULLMAN Date: 02/08/94 8:54p
Subj: CD ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> how good is this drive, I mean how reliable. I thought NEC was the
> only company had the 4x drive? Anyway thanks for the info. Now I can
> do some checking on this drive>
Pioneere is the one one who has the real "afforable" 4x, one that's not like
thousand's but NEC makes the 3x one's only.
Back to your original question, That 3x is real good, I've got one the 3ei,
the internal. Avg transfer is about 400k/s but it's supposed to go at 450 but
hey... It has a fast acess time of 195, faster I ever saw. It's nice, it also
plays regular CD's with out having to run a software for it, it's neat. Only
thing is that there's not too many things that support 3x speeds, I seen one
which was Rebel Assult, I might be wrong and everythign might use it but I only
saw Rebel Assult saw that it specifically supported 3x speeds.
It's sweet! I'd get it.
jig....
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From: JIGER DESAI Number: 13786
To: EUGENE CHAN Date: 02/08/94 9:08p
Subj: IRON HELIX Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Can anyone please tell me what Iron Helix is like to play? I really
> want to purchase this game. Thanks.
I was kinda disappointed. The game has some real cool grafics but about
3/4 of the screen is the actual screen area, and 1/5 of that is the actuall
view windows.
OK, There's a ship called the "Jeremia Obrial" and it has a bunch of
sceret weapons and it's computer malfunctioned. oh yea, the human people are in
like a cold war with another race and there's a threat of war. So anyway the
computer has targeted the alien's frienly planet, and will destroy the planet.
But there's a deadly virus that messes up your DNA no a human can't enter the
ship.
So you are sent with 3 probes and you can move up, backward, left or right
with either the keyboard or mouse and you can extend your arm to logon to a
data port. While your on the ship there's a "Defender" robot that views you as
an intrudotor.
You have no weapons just your arm. The game is divided into 4 phases, which
MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER. 1. is find 3 DNA samples of high ranking people on
the ship. 2. Find the correct codes to stop the ship, and you do that by
finding "vedio-clues" left by the crew, and find some way to stop or destroy
the ship. 3. you destory or stop teh defender robot 4. You have 5 minutes until
another defender is launched and you must stop or destroy the ship in that
time.
The easy level is good to get started on and easy to beat, but you
don't get to see any good cut scenes of like the defender robot gettting blown
to bits or the ship exploding. You have to play it on the medium or hard level
to really see the good grafics this game has. Depending on teh easu, medium, or
hard, the DNA is at diferent places, Vedio clues are different, and you have a
different way to dealing with teh defender and the ship.
Interesting game, but if the made the view window about twice or mare as big
then it would have been pretty good.(while keeping the game at SVGA)
One more thing, it requires 16 megs on teh hard drive, and it runs under
windows. But you get that minimize or maximize, or the file ting on the top of
your screen.
it's like a book is'nt it
but it's an expensive game
..jig...
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From: NICK FUNK Number: 13787
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 5:39p
Subj: Critical Path HELP! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Help!!!! Anybody has ideas or hints for getting out of the Packing Room.
Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!!!1
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13788
To: SAM FIGUEROA Date: 02/08/94 3:28p
Subj: Re: CD's for Sale or TRAD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Sam Figueroa to James Pollock <=-
SF> James,
SF> I will take the Multimedia Encyclopedia in trade for me So Much
SF> Starware! What year is your encyclopedia!!?!?! Is it dos or windows?
SF> It is Groliers right? If ya write me back and want to send me the disc
SF> I will mail your back the same day I get yours via 2nd air!
Manual: "The Software Toolworks Multimedia Encyclopedia" version 1.0. The
manual says "1992 Edition". The disc says Multimedia Encyclopedia version
1.5, Copyright 1991, 1992 Grolier Inc. It is MPC version, ie, Windows.
This disc was included in Soundblaster Pro boxes late last year, along
with Lemmings and Indy 500 on diskette. When my dad bought a SBPro, I
got the disc because he doesn't have a CD-ROM drive.
I will mail, via US Snail Mail first class, as soon as I receive
confirmation that this is, in fact, the Encyclopedia you think it is (and
that you want).
... RAM DISK is NOT an installation procedure!
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13789
To: DIANE PENCIL Date: 02/08/94 4:20p
Subj: Re: SB Pro compat drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Diane Pencil to Michael Tauson <=-
> Got a quick question for you all ...
> I got the Sound Blaster Pro plus the CD-ROM they sold with it a couple
> years ago. The drive's fine but eventually I'll probably want to
> replace it with something better. Question is, I don't know what's
> compatable with that card. Whta drives are available that'll go with
> this card?
DP> That's the wrong way to buy a cd rom. The SB card will run Mitsumi
DP> (generally considered a substandard drive), and some panasonic drives
DP> (good luck finding a state of the art drive that will work on that
DP> controller). If you got the sb pro a "couple of years ago" then you
DP> really shouldn't consider the controller built into the sb card. Find a
DP> drive that meets your needs and is a standard SCSI device and buy a
DP> SCSI card. It won't interfere with your SB, you'll get a much more
DP> capable drive and probablly spend about the same money.
DP> Diane
The SoundBlaster Pro DOES NOT support Mitsumi drives, the SoundBlaster 16-
MultiCD does, but SBPro does not.
Egghead has Panasonic 562-B drives, fully compatible with the SBPro, fully
compliant with MPC-2 specs, from two different "brands", for under $200. I
bought the "LaserWave" version, included an 8-bit controller board (for the
old drive) and cables, as well as drivers for the new drive. The CR-562-B
is also caddyless, using a motorized tray for disc access.
The access time is slower than most SCSI drives, though, but at a little more
than half the cost, I can wait the extra 50ms.
... SENILE.COM found . . . Out Of Memory . . .
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13790
To: DAVID TYREE Date: 02/08/94 4:24p
Subj: Re: sony vs panasonic Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting David Tyree to All <=-
DT> Can someone tell the differences between the Sony CDU-535
DT> and the Panasonic CR-562?
DT> I know that the Sony uses a caddie, but in my situation
DT> that is not concern.
DT> Is the Panasonic a "double Speed" or "double spin"?
yes.
DT> What about the transfer rates?
MPC-2 compliant (>300k/sec)
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From: BOB BRYANT Number: 13791
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 6:51p
Subj: EXT SCSI DRIVES $95.00 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
NEW - External NEC CDR25J CD-ROM SCSI Drives Only $95.00
--------------------------------------------------------
Drives Include A/C Adapter, SCSI Cable (50 Pin TRUE SCSI), And
User Manual.
Color: White
Dimensions: 6.00 Width 2.00 Height 9.0 Depth
Load Method: Flip Top
Average Access: 650 MS, Faster w/Caching
Average Data Xfer: 150KB
Controls: Front Panel Phono/Volume/On-Off Switch
SCSI Address DIP: On Bottom Of Case
Only $ 95.00 - - Great For BBS Use, Games, Etc..
SCSI Adapters Also Available & Other Hardware Too!
Quanities Are Limited, Call To Reserve Your Drive TODAY!
These Drives Are New With A 90 DAY WARRANTY.
*** CALL (903) 581-8972 To Reserve Your Drive Today.***
Send Check Or Money Order In US Funds To....
COMPUTER SERVICE & EQUIPMENT
P.O. Box 9341
Tyler, Texas 75711
SAME DAY SHIPPING
* OLX 2.1 TD * COMPUTER S & E (903) 581-8972 (VOICE)
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From: TOM GUELKER Number: 13792
To: TOM WALLACE Date: 02/08/94 7:15p
Subj: Re: 2 Mitsumis Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
This message was from TOM GUELKER to TOM WALLACE
and was forwarded to you by TOM GUELKER
----------------------------------------
TW>I saw a message here months ago on how to setup the autoexec.bat and
>config.sys files for two "cheap" Mitsumi drives, but now that I need to
>set up 2 of them in one computer, I've forgotten! O well.. Again thanks
>for your input, Robert.
Tom, (nice name..)
I run 3 Mitsumi CD readers on my BBS each using their own controller.
Here are the pertinent sections of my AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS for
your inspection. The setup works great like this...
My AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /E /D:MSCD001 /D:MSCD002 /D:MSCD003 /M:1
My CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\MTMCDS.SYS /D:MSCD001 /P:300 /A:0 /M:1 /I:2
DEVICE=C:\DOS\MTMCDS.SYS /D:MSCD002 /P:304 /A:0 /M:1 /I:3
DEVICE=C:\DOS\MTMCDS.SYS /D:MSCD003 /P:308 /A:0 /M:1 /I:5
I set the IRQ for each card different (2, 3 and 5)
If you have any further questions, just call my BBS and leave a comment
to the SysOp! I tore my hair out getting these three Mitsumi readers to
work with each other, so hopefully I can help keep someone from losing
their sanity!
Regards,
Tom Guelker
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13793
To: CRAIG MYERS Date: 02/08/94 2:29p
Subj: "bad" dealers Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Craig Myers to Martin Cleaver dated 02-04-94 ***
> Well, after my experience with Randy White, I don't plan on buying
> anything thru this net again. Maybe some people could post dealers
> with whom they have had good dealings and feel they can trust
> (individual dealers or small businesses.)
I can tell you one dealer that I have made a couple of purchases from and has
been on the up and up with me. It is Joe Rinehart with CONFIG.SYS CO.
I just ordered another disk from StarVector and used a charge card. I'll let
you know how that one goes since I don't expect the disk to arrive till around
Friday or Monday.
Jerry
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From: JUSTIN JEFFERSON Number: 13794
To: BLUEYES Date: 02/09/94 10:37p
Subj: Ditto Babe! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi BaBE! JSUT THOUGHT THAT I WOULD LEAVE YOU A MESSAGE SO THAT YOU KNOW I WAS
THINKING OF YOU...... No i can take the caps lock off.. oops slip of the
finger... Hmmmm I wonder about that...... Grin.............. So what gives.
Ive tried calling eagle tonite, but with no luck..... Ill get with you
tomorrow sometime... hopefully we can talk some....
Hugs and kisses..
Later Babe
Me!!!!
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From: SEAN BEGGS Number: 13795
To: EUGENE CHAN Date: 02/08/94 5:25p
Subj: Iron Helix Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
EC> Gadday All!
EC> Can anyone please tell me what Iron Helix is like to
EC> play? I really want to purchase this game. Thanks.
It's a scam, is what it is! No, I'm kidding, but only minorly. I bought the
game, thinking it would be as good as the back of the box made it out to be
only to discover it's very SLOW (contrary to its comments about "no waiting")
and not action packed at all. It CAN be very suspenseful, but it is slow
moving.
If I got it for free or for, say, $5, it would be okay, but.. not for the $90 I
purchased it for (I returned it and got Gabriel Knight. Far superior game,
though not at all similar).
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From: CAVEMAN Number: 13796
To: LAWRENCE MINTZ Date: 02/09/94 5:34p
Subj: Night Owl 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hello are you receiving me please answer me
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From: KEVIN DILLON Number: 13797
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/09/94 7:37p
Subj: CD catalog Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Please ship a catalog to:
Kevin Dillon
2447 Mallard's Landing Drive
Columbus, OH 43229
Thanks,
Kevin
... #1 Geoworks tip... Drag \WIN directory to the trash can!
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From: JIM STEEN Number: 13798
To: ROGER COLLINS, ET AL Date: 02/09/94 2:59p
Subj: CD-ROM Upgrading Tips an Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: ROGER to NICK on 02-06-94.
Is it following an approximately valid summary of current low discounted
CD-Rom drive prices? (in US dollars)
TYPE PRICE MAJOR BRANDS
1x ISA $170 Panas, Mits, Sony
2x ISA $220 " " "
1x SCSI $250 Nec, Tosh, Texel, Pioneer
2x SCSI $300 " " " "
3x SCSI $500 " " " "
4x SCSI $800 Pioneer
If this chart is anywhere close to valid (& anyone should feel free to
update it), SCSI costs an $80 premium at the low end and is the only
choice in the 3x & 4x arena. ISA drives usually include a control
card, but SCSI drives rarely (never) do. SCSI drives usually need
software drivers that are often an extra cost option. With SCSI one must
select from SCSI-1, SCSI-2, SCSI fast, wide 32, etc. Also, 3x & 4x
drives are disproportionately more expensive because they represent the
newest in technology. In both types the purchaser must compare
manufacturer/model performance specifics to price.
With all of this why do I still want a 3x or 4x SCSI? I really can't
justify it! I'll probably replace my 1x Mits. with a 2x Pans. to plug
into my SBPro (instead of the NEC 3Xi that I crave to attach to my
UltraStor 34F VL and wait for the technology to "age" a little.
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From: DIRK SIBBING Number: 13799
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 6:24p
Subj: MS Encarta Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello!
I'm looking for the CD MS Encarta. Where can I get this CD for under 100$
and what would it cost to send it to Germany?
Thanks for all Replys,
Bye
Dirk
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From: MAHMUT KURSUN Number: 13800
To: MARKUS ROHNER Date: 02/07/94 12:37p
Subj: FrontDoor and CD-ROM Changer Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> I'm looking for experiences in having a CD-ROM Changer running together
> with FrontDoor. What kind of SW is used to change the CD's? Does it work
I guess its trouble. Even with 6 Single CDROM Drives, it should be
too slow and too much Filelists to scan, so it takes lots of time
and after couple of "wait" messages from your mailer to the callers
mailer, most Mailer systems hang up.
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From: BERT VAAGS Number: 13801
To: LONG KHUU Date: 02/06/94 12:47p
Subj: Dracula Unleashed Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hello Long!
Dinsdag Februari 01 1994, Long Khuu writes to Bert Vaags:
LK>> necklace. Give that necklace to Anissette and you'll won't be bitten by
LK>> her at night. After that I guess you're on your own. It took me quite a
LK>> while to get that part, the game is very hard and not as predictable as
LK>> others.
Keep me informed about your achievements, I'll need them for sure.......
Thanks.....
Greetings: Bert...
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From: ED DUCHEK Number: 13802
To: TIM SMITH Date: 02/09/94 9:24a
Subj: Comptons's Int Ency Refer: NONE
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Tim,
You choice on COD or not, you pick up the P&H and COD charges if there is any.
P&H is probably about $3 and COD is probably about the same. If you want COD,
shoot me your address, if not my address is 8418 forest ridge, san antonio, tx
78239. would be $38 to me pre-paid... drop me a note if you are pre-paying, so
I can hold one for you.
Ed Duchek
(210)650-8069
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From: CHARLES W. EVANS Number: 13803
To: MICHAEL TAUSON Date: 02/09/94 4:00p
Subj: Sb Pro Compat Drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I don't have a SB card, but there are two questions: 1) Is your current
CD Reader connected via the sound card? If so, is it a SCSI? 2) Check
your board's doc's to if the port is propiritary (sp?) or a general
type. That is, some sound board's CD port is designed for one or two
specific CD Readers. That's why I bought a MediaVision Stuiod/16 - tho'
it only has a SCSI-1 port, it will support any CD. The CD should come
with software. Also, make sure you have the latest MicroSoft TSLCD??.
driver file. That's the one that is used in both DO
DOS & Win to run the CD.
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From: CHARLES W. EVANS Number: 13804
To: TOM ORDELMAN Date: 02/09/94 4:08p
Subj: Re: 7Th Guest Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Save your money and sanity! I got the 7th in Sept. and have yet to get
it running properly....even after three calls to the US Tech Support and
about 2 hours on their BBS, which they never answer.
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From: CHARLES W. EVANS Number: 13805
To: ELBERT CLARKE Date: 02/09/94 4:11p
Subj: Cd-rom Purchase Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'd strongly suggest the, Fussion I think the name is, by Media Vision.
Their support is superb; however, I'm not sure what brand of 2X cd they
have in their package. But they have a 1-800 # to call...ask them. I
have their sound card and a NEC84-1.
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From: WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN Number: 13806
To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 02/09/94 7:02a
Subj: Mitsumi Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
In a message of <05 Feb 94 17:09:16>, Jerry Thomson (1:2202/5) writes:
>Does anyone know if the Mitsumi drive can run off a scsi card? I use a
>scsi for my pioneer and just wondered if I could connet my Mitsumi to the
>scsi also..
Sorry Guy. The mitsumi runs off a propritary IDE port that is shipped with the
druive. You'll have to use that and its' ownn drivers in addition to the stuff
you already have/use.
William Goldstein
'Goldstein's Folly
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13807
To: CRAIG MYERS Date: 01/30/94 5:14p
Subj: Randy White Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting Craig Myers to All dated 01-28-94 ***
> If anyone EVER has a chance to buy a CD or anything else from Randy White
> of San Angelo, Tx, DO NOT do it!! After we reached an agreement on
> this net, I sent him my money order, and never received my disc, even
> after several mailings reminding him of the fact.
Thanks for the tip. I sometimes worry about ordering from persons
advertising on this echo. So far I have not had a problem and appreciate posts
like this...
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From: JERRY THOMSON Number: 13808
To: DAVID HILL Date: 01/30/94 6:39p
Subj: Re: HELP Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
*** Quoting Kyle Machulis to David Hill dated 01-26-94 ***
> OEM means something is ommited, where being the docs, or registration
> card,
> or in some extream cases, the games!! (Just kidding about the game)...
> MPC means you must have some kind of Soundcard and A cD-Rom drive to
> run it.
> Mac means Macintosh only. (wow, that was a hard one...)
David,
OEM, mean Origional Equiptment Manufacturer. Nothing to do with
something be ommitted. MPC is a standard set forth that assures most CDROM
disks will run on most CD drives sold in the USA. I forget exactly what the
MPC means, but it's sort of a standard like 110 volts as opposed to say
240volts in Europe..
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From: GUIDO PIRAINO Number: 13809
To: BOB HAMILTON Date: 02/06/94 11:23a
Subj: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
BH>The Night Owl disk series is probably one of the most
BH>respected series,
So when do they release each Night Owl disk? I mean they are up to 11,
so 12 should be released this year??
How much do they generally cost and how many files compressed is
usually on the disks. Sorry for all the questions, but I'm thinking about
buying one and you seem to know quite a bit about them.
BH>few viruses and
Ummmm - What kind of Viruses? - Where they purposely put on the disk?
BH>commercial packages... but not any worse than most of them
Are you trying to scare me away from this disk? <G>.
thanks for all the info!!!
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From: LOYD CRAFT Number: 13810
To: BOB BREED Date: 02/06/94 10:30p
Subj: KODAK PHOTOCD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Now I have one more question: I have heard the the Recordable
> CD's may not last as long as the mass-produced type? I don't
> recall the reason, but I remember someone in this echo stating it
> as a fact.
DIC Digital states that their media has a life expectancy of 75 years or more.
Obviously, just like hard drive MTBF ratings, that isn't based on media
they've had that long.
They put them through various torture tests that would
simulate that many years of use and abuse.
It is my understanding that the media is susceptable to light damage. If left
in the sun, the dye can fade. (You're not even supposed to leave regular CD's
in the sun though - same thing as vinyl records.) The same holds true to
regular lighting. Again, they should be treated like a normal CDROM. If
it's not in use, it's in it's case...
> I guess my real question is this: Has Kodak done any life
> expectancy tests on their version of the disk? What is
> the official life expectancy, per Kodak??
No idea. I've never dealt with Kodak media. I've read that the media isn't
as compatible as some of the other brands. I don't know this for a fact, just
rumor. I believe the way I heard it was that it's not as compatible with the
different brands of recorders. The Philips/Kodak unit being the one it's
meant for.
> I imagine that the point may be moot. Since the technology
> changes so quickly, I guess the CD will soon be as extinct as an
> 8 track tape
If people are using CD for archival usage now, it'll be in use for a long time.
There may be something better out, such as MO drives in the price ranges of
NORMAL hard drives, etc... Still, even 9 track tape is still in use. If
after 20+ years that stuff is still in service, I'd expect to see CDROM around
for many years to come.
But at the same time, for use on a network as an archival system, it's
hard to beat the cost of a cheap CDROM drive and a recordable CD. WORM and
Magneto-Optical simply cost a lot more.
Loyd
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From: BEN YEE Number: 13811
To: CHRIS MOORE Date: 02/07/94 1:26p
Subj: Chem. Eng. CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Yes, please send me the information regarding the CCOHS CD-ROM. My
address is:
3A, 9011-112 Street
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2C5
Thanks in advance!
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From: WONG THOMAS Number: 13812
To: ALL Date: 02/07/94 4:38p
Subj: Mitsumi LU005 & SB16 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Has anyone hook up a Sb16 to a single speed Mitsumi (not the MCD/SCSI2)???
I was told it would only connect to a panasonic cd-rom... I have the mits hook
up to the ati stereo f/x that came with it. However, I would prefer the audio
via my sb16 bought earlier so if anyone who has a spare Mitsumi 16bit interface
card for the LU001/005 (SINGLE SPIN), I would gladly buy it off you or trade
for the ati stereo f/x sound card (with some cash differential off course!)
Thanks and replies can be netmail to me via fidonet@ 1:!34/91
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From: CHRIS SNYDER Number: 13813
To: ALEXANDER ANNEKER Date: 02/05/94 8:19p
Subj: Music Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
AA> I know this iskind of off the topic, but has anyone seen or have a
AA> program to print or write sheet music for musica instuments?
Songwrite 5.0 Music processing system. $30 shipped or best offer.
For $30 you can't go wrong with this one.
SMRead 3.3 #?
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From: JAMES REYLE Number: 13814
To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 02/07/94 11:43p
Subj: Vertical roll on screen Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> Then it happened......JRTo all:
-> JRI have a phillips cdd-462 cd rom player and a trident 256k super vg
-> JRvideo board. I have an unusual problem with the Grammy Awards cd ro
-> disk
-> JRWhen I run the cdrom disk, it runs o'k, but I think when it starts
-> runnin
-> JRthe motion picture clips, I get this vertical rolling similiar to w
-> JRyou would see on a tv when you adjust the verticle knob.
-> JR This disk is a Compton's New Media disk to be more specific. Some
-> JR told me that it could be a slow transfer rate from my CD Player t
-> JR computer. Someone else told me, it could be my video card. Any id
->
-> What year Grammy disk is it that you have? I have one dated 1992 a
-> there are no motion clips on it, just sound and photos.
-> Mike
->
-> Mike
-> * Wave Rider 1.0 [NR] *
-> ... UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
-> --- Blue Wave/Maximus
-> * Origin: -={ Christian Deliverance BBS, Devonshire BERMUDA }=- (1:3
-> MIke:
Maybe there isn't motion clips on there, but the picture rolls like you
wouldn't believe. I would enjoy this disk more if it were working. what
kind of cd rom are you using?
James Reyle
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From: JAMES REYLE Number: 13815
To: DAVID FROST Date: 02/07/94 11:51p
Subj: philips cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-> I don't know if this will help, but I have a philips CD-ROM ,
-> a SOundblaster Pro and Rebel Assault and I know for a fact that
-> this game has bugs in it. I have a patch which stops the game
-> "hanging" on you and may fix other bugs as well... If you're
-> interested leave a message.
-> ---
-> * SPITFIRE v3.4
->
-> --- SFScan v2.00
-> * Origin: The Edge, Auckland, New Zealand (3:772/295.0)
-> David:
I have a Philips cdd-462, CD rom. will it work with the soundblaster
card. I was rather unsure about hooking it up to a sound card.
James Reyle
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From: ELIZABETH RODIER Number: 13816
To: MICHELLEA SORENSEN Date: 02/07/94 7:19p
Subj: Cookbook CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MS>** NEW RELEASES ** CD-ROM WHOLESALERS OF CANADA
Have you got the Better Homes and Gardens CD or any other cookbook CD
with nutrition information, coloured pictures of recipes and movie clips
of kitchen preparation?
The rich & famous cookbook CD is available in a local office supply for
about double the price of the book, but that is not the kind recipes I
want.
* SLMR 2.1a * Elizabeth
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From: KEVIN HOFFMAN Number: 13817
To: LEW MURRAY Date: 02/02/94 10:36p
Subj: Phone Book cd-rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Lew...
In a note to All <01/31/94> Lew Murray wrote:
LM> Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just purchase one tha
LM> supposed to be great but it is lousy. Did a listing of an apartment comp
LM> with over a hundred units and only 13 showed up. Did an Attorney list fo
LM> local area code an tried to find four different attorneys who are related
LM> and NONE of them showed up. All of them have been listed in the local
LM> directory for years.
LM> Anybody know of a GOOD one?
LM> Thanks
LM> Lew
I've been trying to find a decent phone CD too... what was the name of
the lousy one you found... so I don't get stuck myself.
Thanks,
Kevin
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From: JOHN VAN HARE Number: 13818
To: ERIC HO Date: 02/07/94 10:34p
Subj: CDs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
What kind of setup do you have for cd dealers?
netmail 1:2225/1, I have seen prices for some of the cds cheaper in the
computer shopper or processor mag than some of the discount prices in the
echoes.....
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From: JOHN VAN HARE Number: 13819
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 02/07/94 10:46p
Subj: Re: Top Drawer Stats 2/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JL> Well, these are the facts. It's a great disc, and you can preview it
JL> online the Computer Works BBS. The file list is available for download
JL> as TOPDRWR.ZIP. We are accepting online orders using Visa/Mastercard &
JL> COD.
JL>
JL> Computer Works
JL> CD-Rom Sales
JL> (205) 793-4481 Voice
JL> (205) 671-0092 BBS
I have been trying to get someone to respond to one of these ads for this cd,
I would like to have it USMAIL shipped COD cash to me @
John Van Hare
PO Box 566
Centreville MI 49032
netmail me at 1:2225/1 TO VERIFY if need be...
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From: JOHN GRIMES Number: 13820
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 01/22/94 1:18p
Subj: Re: !free cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
After John shot another moderator he said:
JR>JR>*********** FREE HUGE CD-ROM DISC & accessories CATALOG!*************
JR>JR>For the largest selection & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog...
JR>JR>If you'd like a printed copy, send your mailing information to us.
JR>JR>We offer CDLIST file attach's upon request.
JR>JR>CATALOG FREQ: cdlist.zip (over 1,100 cd-rom disc titles available)
JR>JR> Internet: joe.rinehart@p0.f479.n157.z1.fidonet.org
JR>JR> FidoNet: 1:157/479 - RBBSNet 8:965/13 - KesherNet 18:711/176
JR>JR>Joe Rinehart / config.sys, Inc. Voice: (216) 296-9831 - 24 hours
JR>JR>P.O. Box 27 Data/Fax: (216) 296-2244
JR>JR>Kent, Ohio 44240-0001 >>>INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME<<<
Can you please send me one.
Thanks,
John
John Grimes
215A Harris Rd.
Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. 32547
... 4 out of 5 people think the 5th is an idiot.
Blue Wave/QWK v2.10
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From: GREG LUTHER Number: 13821
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 02/06/94 7:42a
Subj: SPECIAL Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
===========================================================================
BBS: The Bear's Den
Date: 02-03-94 (00:35) Number: 3645
From: BORIS OSADCIW Refer#: NONE
To: ALL Recvd: NO
Subj: SPECIAL Conf: (28) Cdrom(FIDO
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BO>>}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} S U P E R S P E C I A L B U N D L E {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{
BO>> Panasonic 562 Int (Double Speed 320ms/300KB Transfer Rate).\
BO>> Sound Blaster Pro Deluxe .................................. } $279.00
BO>> 6 CD's ..................................................../ Plus Shipping
Boris, I am very interested in this. What cd's come with it? Does it
come with the drivers? Is this a good combination? Any info would be
appreciated. Thank You.
* SLMR 2.1a * Back Up My Hard Drive? I Can't Find The Reverse Switch!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13822
To: LARRY RUPERT Date: 02/08/94 3:24a
Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 4 Feb 94 08:34am, Larry Rupert wrote to Boris Osadciw:
>> Boris, I'm interested in Night Owl 11, and wondering if you
>> have or can get the newest version of Groliers Multimedia
>> Encyclopedia. LEt me know prices. Thanks alot. Larry
Night Owl 11. - $26.
Groilers Ver 6. $39.
Give us a call at 216-225-3263 anytime and we'll be happy to assist you
further.
Boris Osadciw
... Press F1 to Reboot
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13823
To: ARIE VAN LEYEN Date: 02/08/94 3:24a
Subj: Re: Art on CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 4 Feb 94 07:38am, Arie van Leyen wrote to All:
>> Hello All,
>> Does anyone know if there are CDROMs containing art? I am
>> looking for CD's on for instance Impressionism, old and modern
>> painting etc..
>> If anyone knows of the existence of such CD's please leave me
>> a message with all possible info on the CD (name,
>> manufacturer).
>> Many thanks,
Arie, there's several of them on the market right now, two of which have
had good reports on. Their called " Renaissance Master I and II ", and they
cover paintings, sculptures , architectures and more.
As for the price, thier $32.ec.....
Interested, give us a call at 216-225-3263 and we'll be happy to assist
you further.
Hope this helps..
Boris Osadciw
... Without Silver Xpress, I DO NO MAIL!
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From: BORIS OSADCIW Number: 13824
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 3:24a
Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
**************** C D - R O M D R I V E P R I C E S ****************
NEC 74 280ms Ext Bare - $379.00 NEC 84 280ms Int Bare - $349.00 -SCSI
Panasonic 562 Int Kit - $239.00 Phillips Int 400ms Bare $185.00 -SCSI
Pioneer DRM602X Bare - $849.00 Pioneer DRM604X Bare - $1069. -SCSI
Pioneer DRM1804X 18disk - $1895. Texel Int 245ms w/ctl - $369.00 -SCSI
Texel Ext 245ms Bare - $469.00 Texel Int 3021 Bare - $189.00 -SCSI
Texel Ext Complete Kit - $569.00 Toshiba Int 3401B Bare- $379.00 -SCSI
Toshiba Ext 3401B Bare - $479.00 ( Groilers Encyc DOS v6. or 5. $39. )
ORDER'S ONLY US/CAN 800-243-0517 TECH/QUES 216-225-3263 FAX 216-225-6759
Boris Osadciw
... Be Young! Have Fun! Use Silver Xpress!
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From: MATT DELCO Number: 13825
To: PETER BRYCE Date: 02/07/94 4:12p
Subj: Rebel Assault Codes Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
PB>I've tried many permutations of GREDDY to no avail thinking it was a typo.
>Other Rebel Assault owners may use the other 4 codes to show off the CD to
>visitors like I do. :-)
Here's the list, as quoted from a prevous message from Hoang Pham
Easy Normal Hard
------- -------- -------
Password #1 Falcon Biggs Ackbar
Password #2 Anoat Kaiburr Fornax
Password #3 Yuzzem Mynock Bespin
Password #4 Brigia Dagobah Kessel
Password #5 Greedo Mimban Organa
* OLX 2.1 TD * Press any key to continue or any other key to quit
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From: MATT DELCO Number: 13826
To: ALAN HUMAN Date: 02/07/94 4:13p
Subj: 7Th Guest Help Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Every third block you step on must be purple.
I hope that helps.
* OLX 2.1 TD * Chicken heads are the chief food of captive alligators.
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* Origin: ET/PPCUG BBS 503-452-1988 CD ROMs! Portland, Or1 (1:105/201)
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13827
To: BILL YOHMAN Date: 02/06/94 2:55p
Subj: SCSI vs. IDE Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BY> -=> Quoting The Lawman to Richard May <=-
BY> TL> I wouldn't say you are arrogant, just opinionated. SCSI is by far
BY> TL> cheaper than IDE if you are looking for storage space not to mention
BY> TL> that you can connect 7 devices on one card. Try that with ide's, no
BY> TL> can do. Food for thought? Yes?
BY>Not with the new ATA (AT Attachable) from WD. Expect all major vendors
BY>to jump on the IDE bandwagon. Gateway 2000 has already said they will
BY>move to IDE exclusively, especially when the IDE CD-ROMS and tape drives
BY>start hitting the market.
BY>Bill
BY>--- Blue Wave/QBBS v2.12 [NR]
BY> * Origin: -=Hyper Access BBS=- San Angelo TX, (915) 651-5487 (1:383/33.0)
Noticed you didn't give any particulars about this ATA Card from Western
Digital. Also, as with new things, they tend to be high on cost and
have bugs at first, so I'll wait and see and let everybody spend their
money on it, I've spent mine already so I'll stay with what I've got and
add to it. The point was and still is, that ide cards now can't do what
scsi does now and keep cost low. It will be nice though if they would
mass market that type of device so you can add more hard drives when you
can when you can afford it, rather than buy one big drive eventually and
sell off the smaller ones. (or keep em).
* QMPro 1.50 68-1588 * The Police Station BBS Madison, TN 615-865-4030/868-80
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From: THE LAWMAN Number: 13828
To: JERRY THOMSON Date: 02/06/94 2:58p
Subj: PIONEER 600X Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JT>*** Quoting The Lawman to Jerry Thomson dated 02-01-94 ***
JT>> I've seen something similar on other machines (without the pioneer) and
JT>> it was a memory simm chip gone bad but since you said the dealer
JT>> installed it on his machine and got the same results, anything is fair
JT>> game. You didn't say once you remove the device if everything went back
JT>> to normal or not, and didn't say if you tried a different controller
JT>> card (scsi that is). Future Domain SCSI II cards are trouble free to me
JT>> when I see other types giving problems.
JT>The computer worked fine except for the pioneer. Didn't have another scsi,
JT>but
JT>the new Pioneer just arrived and it shows the same symptoms. The dealer wil
JT>probably thow another scsi on and see if that works. He didn't have another
JT>one to try..
JT>Jerry
JT>--- GEcho 1.00
JT> * Origin: Twin Star BBS (313)979-6139 (1:2202/5)
You might have a bad scsi controller card, you didn't say if you had
replaced it, and I can't believe you would get 2 machines in a row that
wouldn't work or the address you have the card addressed to is
conflicting with something else in your machine.
* QMPro 1.50 68-1588 * The Police Station BBS Madison, TN 615-865-4030/868-80
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From: RAPHAEL VANNEY Number: 13829
To: JONATHAN CHAU Date: 02/07/94 9:42a
Subj: SB under OS/2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Bonjour Jonathan !
Thursday February 03 1994 08:55, Jonathan Chau écrivit à Raphael Vanney :
RV>> It [OS/2] does not support SoundBlaster previous to version 2 ; other
RV>> SoundBlasters are Ok, though. Anyway, a sound card does not
RV>> need to be supported by OS/2 (ie MMOS2) to work in OS/2's DOS
RV>> sessions.
JC> That's the official word from IBM, but I got away with using my old SB
JC> 1.5 under OS/2 for months. :)
I know a friend of mine who would _love_ to know which drivers you
are using : he can't get his SB 1.5 to work in MMPM. Thanks for any
hint you may have.
Sala kahle, RVa
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From: MARK BRACKEN Number: 13830
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 8:19p
Subj: Problem With RTZ Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi All,
Can anybody halp me, I am finding Return To Zork crashes just
after the intro, and sometimes during. I have installed the 2meg version. I
have 610k free CPU mem. 8 meg of Ram, 562cdrom. Soundblasterpro16. Running on
a 486sx33 with 256k cache. PLEASE HELP PLEASE HELP. I AM FRUSTRATED THAR I
CANNOT GET THE DAM THING RUNNING.
Regards,
Mark................:-}
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From: STEPHEN HARRINGTON Number: 13831
To: JOHN BARTA Date: 02/06/94 8:03p
Subj: AHDN Problems Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-= John Barta blargled to Stephen Harrington about AHDN Problems: =-
JB>BINGO! Thanks for the great tip Stephen...
My pleasure... nice to be able to return some of the useful advice I've
gotten out of this conference over the last year or so!
Stephen Harrington
* Wave Rider 1.10 # 122 *
... Reality is for people who can't handle Science Fiction...
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From: CHRIS ANSELL Number: 13832
To: ALL AND SUNDRY Date: 02/05/94 7:31p
Subj: Lawnmower man Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi everyone, just wanted to ask around if anyone had yet seen the Lawnmower man
cd-rom game. it looks quite impressive from the screenshots. Also, Can someone
describe to me what "Under a killing moon" looks like and what it is about?
thanks
chris ansell (the kegster)
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From: JULIE MACDONALD Number: 13833
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/06/94 10:20p
Subj: Sound Card Upgrading Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Looking around myself for the same and have heard a lot of good things said
about the Gravis UltraSound 16 bit card.Leave a message someone is bound to
have one and could give you more info.
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From: JULIE MACDONALD Number: 13834
To: NICK HONDA Date: 02/06/94 10:22p
Subj: Sound Card Upgrading Advice Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Also why spend $200-300 on a soundcard and play it out of $70 speakers ?? Why
not hook it up to your stereo it is only 1
cable...Just a thought...
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 13835
To: JOEL DUMAS Date: 02/06/94 8:34a
Subj: Re: Wavetable sound Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JD> But isn't GUS sound blaster compatible?
Yes it is, but not 100%.
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From: ANDREW SEE Number: 13836
To: JOHN ALLISON Date: 02/06/94 12:37p
Subj: GUS/CDROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
JA>mandatory to run SBOS between applications and wonder if this is
No, not with version 2.08 or later of SBOS.
JA>or any tips they might have. Final question, is anyone running
JA>a Sound Blaster and a Gravis Ultra Sound together in the same
JA>computer ? GUS say no but one file I have indicates you can
Yes, I am, it is dead easy. Put your SB at it's defaults (220, irq7),
and configure the GUS around it.
If you need to use the adlib part of the SB card, you simply load then
unload SBOS, which floats the GUS's adlib registers, or just use the new
version of Ultrinit which does the same thing.
JA>of the software I use. Great native sound and great SB sound
Make sure you get all of the latest software, EG: Megaem the roland
emulator, the Miles drivers, and the new windows drivers.
* CmpQwk #UNREG * UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
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From: EUGENE CHAN Number: 13837
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 02/07/94 3:45a
Subj: A FEW CD-ROM PRICES...... Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
Gadday Mike!
I'm really interested in the Photo CD Demo...the only problem is that I'm from
Sydney, Australia. Do you do deals from overseas? If so, can you please tell me
the procedures? Any help would be much
appreciated.
Eugene. (Sydney) *B-)
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From: SHOAIB DHEDHI Number: 13838
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 10:52p
Subj: Cheap CDs Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the following titles to sell:
Rebel Assault $65.00
Return To Zork $60.00
Gabriel Knight $99.00
Mad Dog McCree $78.00
Jurassic Park $110.00
Night Owl 11 $68.00
Contact me on 07-216-8746, if interested. If you are looking for other
titles, please contact me on above phone number. The prices are in
Australian currency
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 13839
To: CHARLES LANDAU Date: 02/07/94 1:58p
Subj: Cd Rom Game Installation Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 02-02-94, Charles Landau elucidated to The 7th Guest:
CL>Hi! I'm trying to install this neat Haunted House CD Rom game on my
CL>Gateway with Windows Sound System soundboard. Since that board wasn't
CL>one of the choices in it's installation, we downloaded a patch program
CL>from Virgin Games BBS (thanks, Peter). Now we can install it, we get
CL>music, but no dialog! Since all of the clues involve dialog, this has
CL>been frustrating.
Excuse me? None of >my< clues have any sounds attached... are you
sure about this? Maybe you are looking for something which isn't
there in the first place...
For info, I'm running the system using a Soundblaster Pro plus
Roland Sound Canvas, and I >thought< everything was fine!
CL>In the installation, it prompts for a dialog
CL>soundboard, and we chose Windows sound system. The dialog begins, but
CL> chopped off. Anybody out there have any suggestions? Thanks in
CL>advance. Chuck
CL>
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CL> * Origin: Shanghai <Wallingford, Ct> (203) 265-1271 (1:141/812)
CL>
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From: JOEL DUMAS Number: 13840
To: LONG KHUU Date: 02/06/94 12:08p
Subj: Re: encyclopedia on CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> And what would the two titles of the encyclopedia be?, just
They're both Multimedia Encyclopedia, same version, so no point keeping both
of them.
> give me your price and I'll see what I can do.
Uhmmm... $50?
> BTW are you calling within Australia, preferably Perth
> because I lived in Perth, it would make things easier..
Yes I'm from Perth, if you checked the origin line of prev message, it should
say Perth Omen 3:690/660 or something like that. Anyway, if you're interested
ring me on 362-1606 or 224-4733.
Cheers,
Joel
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From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 13841
To: POE LIM Date: 02/06/94 10:37a
Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Poe!
Quoting Poe Lim's message to Sunny Leung:
SL> Your're not gonna be pleased, but you have to restart the game
SL> because you're not meant to pluck out or cut out the bonding plant
SL> at the beginning of the game. Try digging out the plant with the
SL> knife.
PL> Can you re-plant it, or eat it, or something?
You can eat it, but I think the plant then disappears forever. You can
burn it, and the game tells you something about a seed ready for planting,
but you don't get a seed in your inventory. I reckon the only way you can
get the plant is to dig it out.
Sunny.
... Two things I hate: People that can't count.
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From: SUNNY LEUNG Number: 13842
To: PETER BRYCE Date: 02/06/94 10:52a
Subj: Rebel Assault codes Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi Peter!
Quoting Peter Bryce's message to All:
PB> the next code does >not< work !
PB> ** and the ending sequence = GREDDY
PB> I've tried many permutations of GREDDY to no avail thinking it was a
PB> typo. Other Rebel Assault owners may use the other 4 codes to show off
PB> the CD to visitors like I do. :-)
It's GREEDO, I think, for the easy setting.
Sunny.
... The MPC2 Standard is for wimps. I'm Ultima VIII compliant!
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From: DANIEL TSUI Number: 13843
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 6:56p
Subj: CD roms - Cheap! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the following cds left: (All prices in Aust Dollars)
5 * Groliers 1994 (Windows) ... $70.00 <<<
3 * Beatles "A Hard Days Night" $60.00
2 * King's Quest 6 (Boxed) ... $55.00
1 * Gabriel Knight ... $86.00
The above are sale prices and only while stocks last!
Daniel
07-371-2885
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 13844
To: PETER BRYCE Date: 02/06/94 2:02p
Subj: !free Cd Catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
> If your offer is still valid, please send me a message
> and I'll send you my address as I know half a dozen
> friends who buy CD's regularly and would be interested
> I'm sure.
i sell cheap cdroms if your interested in a catalogue let me know.
Denis
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From: FRANKY WONG Number: 13845
To: RICK DEMERS Date: 02/07/94 3:02p
Subj: Ultima VIII: Pagan Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
How much do you pay for Ultima VIII? Can it read the VII part II's
character back?
Any mailorder source to buy UVIII?
Please Help.
Thanks.
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From: FRANKY WONG Number: 13846
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/07/94 3:06p
Subj: encyclopedia on CD Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
SM>I suggest you look at Groliers V6 1994. In my opinion, and that of many oth
SM>in this echo, it is the best all round encyclopaedia. Encarta is very prett
SM>but the information content is not great. It is based on the Funk & Wagnell
SM>encyclopaedia sold through supermarkets.
1. How much is your Groliers V6?
2. Please quote shipping & all misc charges to "Tamuning, Guam 96911."
3. AE? pre-paid check? To whom should the check made payable?
4. ...Your address?
5. I want to buy Ultima VIII, any places to look for?
Thanks
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From: FRANKY WONG Number: 13847
To: TOM STANDRIDGE Date: 02/07/94 3:11p
Subj: Cd'S For Sale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
TS>I have two cd's I would like to sell:
TS>1 Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego Deluxe
TS>2 Civilization/Mantis
TS>I will take $15 each or both for $25.
I am VERY INTERESTED in BOTH. Please quote me shipping and all misc
charges to the following address:
...
Tamuning
Guam 96911
Please reserve the above for me. Upon receiving the shipping cost,
...do you accept AE? Or should I give you a check? Please indicate
your preference.
Thanks.
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From: FRANKY WONG Number: 13848
To: KEVIN PLUMMER Date: 02/07/94 3:20p
Subj: Rebel Assult Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
KP> Rebel Assult Delivered to your Door in withing Three Days.
KP> $ 50.00
KP> Call: (317) 881-9391 ask for Hershel
I am VERY interested. But any incompatibilities with SB16 ASP?
Seems shipping included, right?
Accept AE?
Pls Advise.
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From: MIKE HOFFERT Number: 13849
To: MIKE SHANNON Date: 02/07/94 12:31p
Subj: A FEW CD-ROM PRICES...... Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
MS> Classic Collection + 4-Pak....52.10 Photo CD Demo (NEW)...........14.30
MS> Clipart Warehouse.............11.30 Pier 3........................24.00
MS> Color Magic Clipart (NEW).....23.40 Pier 4 (Pre-orders)...........29.00
MS> Colossal Cookbook.............12.00 Pinacotheca Multimedia........20.40
MS> Communication Master (NEW)....14.30 Pixel Garden..................29.50
MS> Companion for OS/2 (NEW)......15.90 Pixel Perfect Graphics........26.20
MS> Companion for Windows (NEW)...18.90 Plant Doctor..................29.50
MS> STARVECTOR SOFTWARE * PO BOX 8160 * YAKIMA WA 98908 * ORDERS: 509-457-2892
MS> FAX: 509-457-2966 * BBS: 509-457-0206 * VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER * S/H: $4.00
Can I get a catalog from you. I have read many of your posts. Some
of the CD's are self explainitory, but others I would like
descriptions of and how much information is on them.
Also, I am looking for an Educational package for my 6 year old. I
am looking for something to teach him phonics and reading. Is there
anything out there that uses the sound cards?
Thankyou,
Mike
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From: MICHAEL HARBACH Number: 13850
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/05/94 11:18a
Subj: Re: !free Cd catalog! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Count me in, too. Send it to PO Box 797, Reading, PA 19603. Thanks!
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From: MICHAEL HARBACH Number: 13851
To: BILL LAWRENCE Date: 02/05/94 11:22a
Subj: For Sale or Trade Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
BL> 2. For Trade or Sale The Legend of Kyrandia Book One with all papers
BL>like
BL> new. $13.00+$2.00 for shipping
If this is the CD version, I'll take it. Let me know, and include your
address again, please. As soon as I hear from you, I'll send you the
dough. Thanks!
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From: ERIC FRANCIS Number: 13852
To: LEW MURRAY Date: 02/07/94 3:03p
Subj: PHONE BOOK CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Lew Murray to All <=-
LM> Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just purchase one
LM> All of them have been listed in the local directory for years.
LM> Anybody know of a GOOD one?
I have Phone Disc USA, Fall 93 version. So far, I'm not terribly impressed.
The search engine is weak; you can't research a number to find a name.
Listings are outdated by several years, and often wrong.
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From: ERIC FRANCIS Number: 13853
To: LEW MURRAY Date: 02/07/94 8:18p
Subj: PHONE BOOK CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Lew Murray to All <=-
LM> Has anyone had experience with phone listing cd's? Just purchase one
LM> All of them have been listed in the local directory for years.
LM> Anybody know of a GOOD one?
I have Phone Disc USA, Fall 93 version. So far, I'm not terribly impressed.
The search engine is weak; you can't research a number to find a name.
Listings are outdated by several years, and often wrong.
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From: JEFF ERHARDT Number: 13854
To: MATT CRICH Date: 01/04/90 7:25a
Subj: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
MC>Am experiencing difficulties with the installation of the CD-ROM
MC>based version of OS/2 2.1 for Windows. Everything is OK during the
MC>diskette based portion of the install procedure, but when prompted to
MC>insert CD in drive, the program will not recognize there is one there
MC> CD drive is a non SCSI based Mitsumi FX001D
Matt,
It is my understanding that the cd version of OS/2 will only
install from a scsi drive. The disk based version is a few dollars more
and is quite a pain to install (over 20 floppies!!), but you should be
able to exchange your cd version with no problem. If your local
software dealer won't honor the return, you should be able to do it
directly through IBM. Once you get it set up, you should have no
problem using your cd drive, though you may need to contact the
manufacturer for a driver.
Good luck!
Jeff
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From: JEFF ERHARDT Number: 13855
To: RAPHAEL VANNEY Date: 01/04/90 7:36a
Subj: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RV>Sunday January 23 1994 15:54, Scott Henderson crivit Giuliano
RV>Maciocci Jr :
RV>GMJ>> I may soon buy a copy of OS2/2.1 on CD-ROM, but I have a
RV>GMJ>> question to ask:
RV>GMJ>> My hard drive is compressed with Stacker 3.1 (Excellent!) and I
RV>GMJ>> was wondering if I'd be able to install OS2/2.1 on it without
RV>GMJ>> having to reformat everything. I have a 386/DX-40 with 4MB RAM
RV>Anyway, if you're planning to go OS/2 (which I can only recommand
RV>;-)), you should get some more RAM (8 Megs will make you feel
RV>comfortable).
Sorry to butt in, but I had this same question a few months ago,
First, if you buy os/2 on cd rom, you must have a scsi drive, os/2
will not install from a non-scsi drive. As far as stacker goes, you do
not neccesarily have to format your drive. The newer versions of
stacker have a feature that lets you unstack a drive, do this, then
delete all the stacker program files; the standard version of stacker is
not compatible with os/2. There is a version of stacker available for
os/2, but it is quite pricey; I believe well over $100. As far as your
system goes, I would not recommend even attempting to run os/2 before
buying another 4-8mb of ram. Trying to run it on 4 megs will make you
want to tear your hair out.
Good luck!
Jeff
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From: TIM SMITH Number: 13856
To: ED DUCHEK Date: 02/08/94 7:55a
Subj: Comptons's Int Ency Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
ED*I have (2) Comptons's Interactive Encyclopedia's for sale. These are the
*windows version 1.01VW. My price is $35 + P&H. reply back soon, I do not
*think these will last very long!!!!!!!
Where do I send the checkand how moch is p&h? Can you just send 1 COD?
Tim Smith
Timothy
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From: BILL LUNDBERG Number: 13857
To: TERRY GREENMAN Date: 02/08/94 10:23p
Subj: RE: CD COMPATIBILITY Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I got the CDR-1000 when the price dropped to $199.00. It was the lowest priced
CD ROM. It is Ok but it is not really fast enough for Multi Media. I just
installed a SB16 multiCD and would like to use the CD interface built in to the
board to open up another slot. I think I will get a Mitsumi CDRFX, I saw it at
a show for $179.00 last weekend.
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13858
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 5:40p
Subj: Top Drawer Released! Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Top Drawer
That's right a great ShareWare ROM
for $19.00
Big Sky Rom's newest release, TopDrawer, is now shipping;
for you who have pre ordered, it's on its way.
Yeah, I know. What kind of ROM am I getting for 19
bucks?
ANSWER
Possibly the best ROM you have to date!
This ROM is published by SysOps for the SysOp. Tired of
compiling list and heaven knows what else to get a ROM
online?
This is the answer you have been waiting for, affordable
files at this introductory price, to show what TopDrawer
is and can do.
Files.bbs in every DIR, so simple it can be run on a test
drive of QMODEM (tm). Plus SPITFIRE (tm) files SFFILES.BBS.
And you 4DOS (tm) users will find descript.ion files.
If you're a PC-BOARD(tm) SysOp, you'll find a comprehensive
SETMEUP.exe that will install the ROM for you! (...You do
have to have it in the CD-ROM player!) grin........
All archives are compressed using pkzip (PKWARE (tm) 204G
using maximum compression.
All archives and their members have been scanned with the
latest virus scanners.
All files have file_id.diz's in them, GOOD ONE's, at that;
we added over 1,859 full descriptions when none were available
or the author thought that high ASCII looked better.
And on TOP of all that, we have made a great effort to remove
commercial files and other copyright infringements.
Now, what this means is that we set this ROM up for the BBS,
not the end user!!!!
We have, because of current legal cases and judgments within the
publishing community, removed VOC, WAVE, and MIDI sound files. The
real programs are still there; we just deleted the lawyer syndrome.
All of the GIF's are our own, no copyright infringements to worry
about. You are licensed as the ROM owner to distribute them to your
users.
There is also a feature authors DIR. That's the authors we felt
exhibited professional demeanor in program ability and distribution
ease. Plus, we have the text files that are the latest rage -- that
is, we have STEVE ROBERTS stuff, NOT Megabytes of FAQ's or other
drivel. We have taken great pains to think of the user and the SysOp.
You will find your users cruising through this easy file system and
praising you for the setup (that is, if you have great users like we
do).
Both the SuperMart BBS and PC-MONTANA BBS have handicapped users, and
thought went into the files and their placement to enhance the interface
for these special individuals.
Ok, now to the brass tacks: Files -- there are 4,174;that's 624 Mb +
uncompressed. Dirs -- no, not 50 or 60, just 45 ; and this ROM will
interface with our first release, BIG SKY 01, so you don't have to do
a major setup all over again!
You've probably heard other SysOps saying that they're removing such and
such ROM offline because of one problem or another. We listen to these
SysOps; you are our bread and butter (low cost spread in this ROM's price).
Now, where can I get this ROM? Well, read the list and you can order this
baby online or by voice.
The COMPUTER WORKS Data 1-205-671-0092
Voice 1-205-793-4481
THE SUPERMART BBS Data 1-406-586-3774
Voice 1-406-586-8344
PC-MONTANA BBS Data 1-406-284-3120 THE MOTHER BOARD for
BIG SKY ROMs !
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From: JIM LAMBERT Number: 13859
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 5:39p
Subj: Top Drawer Shareware Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Top Drawer has been released $19.00. I have been working with the file
lists, accumulating stats. I am very pleased with the file lists. The
producers didn't hold back here! Every file has a very complete
description, and there is a file_id.diz in every archive.
The following is a list of each file area and its contents:
1-Applications has 63 files in 15997193 bytes
2-Banner/Label Programs & Forms has 25 files in 3515446 bytes
3-Business Accounting & Finance has 104 files in 25399144 bytes
4-Benchmarks/Virus/Diagnostics Aids has 63 files in 7320366 bytes
5-Batch/Boot/Event Utilities has 26 files in 1595654 bytes
6-C.A.D. & C.A.M. has 103 files in 18077003 bytes
7-Communications Programs has 80 files in 12351707 bytes
8-Comm Protocols & Modem Setups has 44 files in 3941638 bytes
9-Compression Programs has 55 files in 6072341 bytes
10-DataBase Programs has 69 files in 17295731 bytes
11-Desktop/Desktop Pub/Spreadsheets has 17 files in 3221633 bytes
12-DOS Utilities has 179 files in 14074060 bytes
13-GAMES and Educational Programs has 365 files in 76315800 bytes
14-Graphic Programs & Utilities has 80 files in 9481809 bytes
15-Graphics/Animations/Raytraced has 26 files in 5368421 bytes
16-Ham Radio/Shortwave Listening has 93 files in 15695128 bytes
17-Handicapped Aids & Utilities has 12 files in 1409230 bytes
18-Home & Personal Computing & Humor has 108 files in 17143570 bytes
19-Home Recipes / Health / Medicine has 30 files in 4198633 bytes
20-LANs/Multitask/Nets/AltOperatingSy has 77 files in 14132417 bytes
21-Menu Programs & Shells has 37 files in 5179932 bytes
22-OffLine Mail Readers has 51 files in 8905739 bytes
23-OS/2(tm) Files / Programs has 233 files in 34110248 bytes
24-Patches & UnProtects has 74 files in 9560616 bytes
25-Printer Helps / Drivers /Utilities has 61 files in 7648704 bytes
26-Speaker & SB & AdLib & Midi Utils has 12 files in 2211023 bytes
27-Religion & Genealogy Programs has 101 files in 12080974 bytes
28-WordProcessing & Text Editors has 67 files in 7900261 bytes
29-Win Communications has 26 files in 5191920 bytes
30-Win Desktop / Editors / Fonts has 87 files in 12752918 bytes
31-Win Drivers has 14 files in 3920702 bytes
32-Win Games / Sound Utilities has 72 files in 10276459 bytes
33-Win Home & Personal has 79 files in 16611588 bytes
34-Win Icons BMP's & Screen Apps has 21 files in 5012270 bytes
35-Windows NT(tm) has 18 files in 2080386 bytes
36-Win Utilities and Help files has 184 files in 26012861 bytes
37-Windows(tm) Demo has 14 files in 6026718 bytes
38-Outerware(tm) - Original Images has 121 files in 34629332 bytes
39-Feature Authors and Unique Release has 35 files in 10364486 bytes
40-BBS Door Programs has 309 files in 46570628 bytes
41-BBS Utilities has 507 files in 35141889 bytes
42-BBS Software Packages has 57 files in 21106603 bytes
43-RIP Icons/Buttons/Screens/Utilitie has 91 files in 5721549 bytes
44-PCBoard(tm) [PPE] BBS Extensions has 185 files in 2863025 bytes
45-BBS Network Info Pak & Starter Kit has 71 files in 1849664 bytes
Now for the file dates. Please note that the handful of files dated
before 1993 are programs such as Wildcat test drive, which simply has
not been updated since then. The files were carefully hand picked.
File stats for 1992 and 1993:
92 File % Apx 'K' % 93 File % Apx 'K' %
== ==== ===== ======== ===== == ==== ===== ======== =====
6 0.1% 2,380 0.4% 3,968 95.1% 558,536 91.6%
==== ===== ======== ===== ==== ===== ======== =====
File stats for 1994:
94 File % Apx 'K' %
== ==== ===== ======== =====
199 4.8% 49,669 8.0%
==== ===== ======== =====
---- Total Files: 4,174 Total Approx 'K' Bytes: 609,523 ----
Well, these are the facts. It's a great disc, and you can preview it
online the Computer Works BBS. The file list is available for download
as TOPDRWR.ZIP. We are accepting online orders using Visa/Mastercard &
COD.
Computer Works
CD-Rom Sales
(205) 793-4481 Voice
(205) 671-0092 BBS
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From: ALEXANDER MAIER Number: 13860
To: PEDRO VIEIRA Date: 02/08/94 2:51p
Subj: Re: English Refer: NONE
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Allo Pedro!
I think we don't talk francais parce que le anglais et moi, :-)), ne parle
pas bien le francais...But it would be nice to read some french letters
and to answer to them in order to improve my french!
Bye
Alexander
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From: ROB WESTBROOK Number: 13861
To: STANLEY SHEFF Date: 02/08/94 8:06a
Subj: Brainex Rombrain Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: Brainex Rombrain
I've just put up Rombrain and Brainex on my BBS. Excellent Software! Look for
my registration soon.
I'm running a single CD on line but I have 6 or 7 cd's. I would like to
rotate these, a different one each day. Is this possible with Rombrain? That
is, to have the file listings seperate and be able to select the one online?
Keep up the good work.
Rob Westbrook
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From: ROB WESTBROOK Number: 13862
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 8:06a
Subj: Panasonic 562B and OS/2 Refer: NONE
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I'm looking for a driver for the Panasonic 562 and OS/2. I have the 8 bit
card for the drive. I've tried SBCD2 and I haven't had any luck.
Rob
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From: ROD SPENCER Number: 13863
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 2:51a
Subj: CDrom on 386-40 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Is anyone using a CDRom player with a 386-40 machine? I read several comments
about the Reveal CD Rom player being a good machine, and wanted to know if
anyone was using one with a 386-40? I thought I read somewhere that there
were some problems with CDRoms and that CPU.
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From: MARCEL LAPOINTE Number: 13864
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/08/94 4:06p
Subj: Catalogues Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
RP> SM>We have reopened after a January vacation and have more
RP> >catalogues to send to catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If >you would
RP> like a free copy (or missed out on one during our >absense) drop us
RP> a line, send a message or call. Don't >forget an address (<grin> it
RP> happens).
Please send catalogue to.
28 Dunkirk, Road
Welland, Ontario
Canada, L3B 2N6
Thanks <ML>
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From: ANDREW BARNHARDT Number: 13865
To: HAYDEN BRADSHAW Date: 02/04/94 9:38p
Subj: CDROM 'Electronic Catalog Refer: NONE
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(02-01-94 17:48) Hayden Bradshaw wrote about 'CDROM 'Electronic Catalog':
HB> BTW, did you type in GO to start it? I know it sounds silly, but some
HB> have neglected to realize that this is not an ASCII program, but rather
HB> a proprietary program. A text editor will not work (except for the
HB> *.txt files, of course).
No, like I said, the disk itself was corrupt. I couldn't run anything from
it. I tried to copy the files from the disk and everything copied except
for the CATALOG.EXE file... go figure.
HB> Nonetheless, the replacement's on the way!
Thanks very much..
= Andrew B.
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From: GREG LLOYD Number: 13866
To: TYLER BROADBENT Date: 02/08/94 4:04p
Subj: tyler is a little billy goat Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
hi hi hi and hi
Im just saying hello!
hi tyler
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From: VIC HLUSHAK Number: 13867
To: LOYD CRAFT Date: 02/07/94 8:26a
Subj: CD-ROM Spec's Refer: NONE
Read: NO Private: No
On (06 Feb 94) Loyd Craft wrote to Vic hlushak...
LC> > The thing to remember is that a cd is _very_ much slower than a
LC> > floppy and are mostly usefull for storing large amounts of data, ie
LC> > shareware disks etc.
LC>
LC> I don't agree with your statement that CDROM is slower than floppy!
LC> Some of the older 800ms+ drives would be slower, or at least AS slow,
LC> but I work with CD's and floppy drives every day and there's no
LC> comparison.
LC>
LC> CD wins hands down on speed!
You are of course welcome to your opinion, however a floppy disk drive
average access time (for a 3.5 floppy with a worm gear) is between 66 and
a 100 ms. There are currently no cdroms that have that kind of speed.
You might be thinking of apparent access times when using a cache. I am
very happy with my Texel double speed and I have run Coral Draw off of
it for quite a while now with good results but it is _not_ as fast as my
floppy's. Even my poor old Bernoulli is faster than a cd!
TTYL
... Vic Hlushak..Fort McMurray..Alberta..Canada
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From: PETER DEGRAAF Number: 13868
To: DEBORAH HAESELER Date: 02/08/94 10:33a
Subj: Test Winmail Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On (05 Feb 94) Deborah Haeseler wrote to Peter Degraaf...
DH> On (19 Jan 94) Peter Degraaf wrote to Peter Degraaf...
DH>
DH> PD> Test using winmail via cdrom
DH>
DH> And Deborah Haeseler of the point named below responded!
DH> How did you get Winmail on CD-ROM? How much does it cost? How much
DH> space on the hard drive does it need (other than your incoming
DH> echomail
DH> messages)? Do you like the program? I tried to install it but
DH> my local BBS only had a partial copy of the beta version, so I had
DH> to delete it. It looked nice, but the hard drive version eats space
DH> big time!
DH>
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DH> 211 213
DH> 3402/1
DH>
Hello Deborah
No this software is not available on CDRom, I send a test message on
this echo using WinMail to determine if I was getting anywhere. Yes the
software takes up disk space but then which Windows related program
doesnt ie WPWin6.0....33megs. WinMail show promise as a PPointe system
and would help make things easier getting our mail etc from this echo. I
am off topic here so must sign off. If you need more info send me a
message on the Windows echo.
TTYL Peter
... The flying dutchman soars again!
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13869
To: BRUCE VIDLER Date: 02/03/94 1:54a
Subj: Re: Cdrom interfaces Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Bruce Vidler to All <=-
BV> Greetings all!
BV> Have a question regarding Controllers for CDROMS. I know you can get
BV> SCSI controllers for a ROM, but I have an ADAPTEC SCSI card already
BV> that came with a computer years ago. Will I need a new controller? Or
BV> will I need to get a new BIOS for the card? Or drivers? What do I
BV> need? Should I just get a new controller and run multiple SCSI cards?
BV> (CAN I?)
BV> I've been monitoring for a week or so and have not seen anything that
BV> answers these many questions...
Hopefully, all that will be required is a new driver. Possibly you will
need to upgrade the SCSI card if it is old enough that it does not
support CD-ROM devices (doubtful, however, that this is the case). The
catch is in finding the driver--you'll either have to find somebody with
a similar setup and get the driver from them (this is probably a copyright
violation) or buy a package of SCSI drivers (ie, CorelSCSI!).
Your least favorite choice is to run two SCSI cards. Each needs a separate
I/O address and IRQ level, and those can get scarce.
... If it wasn't for C, we would be using BASI, PASAL and OBOL!
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13870
To: FRANK POWELL Date: 02/03/94 1:56a
Subj: Re: External BSR from DAK Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Frank Powell to Alan Jones <=-
> I am considering buying an external BSR CD-Rom driver from a
> friend. I called DAK and they no longer sell the BSR CD-Rom
> driver. I was wandering if anyone who has one has knowledge
> of this CD-Rom driver could give me some information. The
> CD-Rom drive sold for $200 new. Can anyone provide me some
> information? Thanks.
The BSR drives are actually Sony. You'll probably have better luck
getting a copy of the driver if you know what model the drive is.
The model of the controller card might also be significant.
One more note: Have you tried Sony? They might be able to help you.
... A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered desk drawer.
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13871
To: PETE BOUDREAU Date: 02/03/94 2:02a
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/AT BUS Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Pete Boudreau to Gary Huff <=-
-> SIGH!!! Compute Magazine, January 1994 edition, Page 88, column 3:
->
-> "Most CD-ROM drives run off a SCSI (pronounced "scuzzy") bus, usually
-> controlled by a SCSI controller on the sound card. Creative Labs, th
-> manufacturer of Sound Blaster sound cards and associated multimedia
-> upgrade kits, is the most visible holdout. Sound Blaster kits [which
-> use Matsushita/Panasonic CD-ROM drives] control their CD-ROM drives
-> through an IDE bus. If you plan to control your CD-ROM drive from a
PB> Gary,
PB> The Sound Blaster Pro has a proprietary CD-RoM interface and is not
PB> an IDE interface. Compute Magazine is written for computer beginners
PB> and generally screws up information on a regular basis. Get a hold of
PB> Byte or PC Magazine for more accurate info.
PB> Pete
Actually, the drive IS IDE. It is just not the SAME IDE as HD IDE. IDE
means Integrated Drive Electronics--in other words, most of the controller
is built into the drive rather than on a separate interface board.
Thus, the correct way to refer to the Panasonic drive interface is to call
it "proprietary IDE".
Causes no end to confusion, of course, for people who only keep track of
initials instead of what the mean--the drive's IDE, and my HD is IDE, so
they should work together....
This is just the same problem as the fact that MFM HD's and RLL HD's are
both ST-506 interfaces.
... File not found, I'll load something *I* think is interesting.
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13872
To: MICHAEL TAUSON Date: 02/03/94 2:06a
Subj: Re: SB Pro compat drives Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Michael Tauson to All <=-
MT> I got the Sound Blaster Pro plus the CD-ROM they sold with it a couple
MT> years ago. The drive's fine but eventually I'll probably want to
MT> replace it with something better. Question is, I don't know what's
MT> compatable with that card. Whta drives are available that'll go with
MT> this card?
MT> Thanks ...
This is easy. The original, single speed drive is a Panasonic CR-521. You
can upgrade to the Panasonic CR-562-B or CR-563, which are the same drive,
which is a double-speed drive. This is the drive in the OMNI CD box, and
in the Reveal double-speed drive, and in the Laserwave double-speed CD-ROM
package. Note:The last one includes an AT-BUS controller, cables, and
drivers, and I got one at Egghead for $180.
... Go straight to the docs. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200!
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From: JAMES POLLOCK Number: 13873
To: SHELDON LAWSON Date: 02/05/94 1:36a
Subj: Re: Cd rom's data capacit Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
-=> Quoting Sheldon Lawson to Keith Ritchie <=-
SL> Hello KEITH!
SL> Well that depends, If he is talking about the amount of space on the
SL> CD-Rom as amount between 540- to 600megs. There is 2 sizes of disks in
SL> the music world, the single and LP sized CD, but as far as I know there
SL> is only one size in the CD-Rom Catagory. This 540- 600megs, with the
SL> 540 a bare min has to be wrong, for the fact that I have a disk with
SL> only 125 megs(Fly and Drive Spectacular by lasersoft) of software on
SL> it, and on with 300megs(VGA Games I think), so the disks vary depending
SL> on what is on them. I am running a Double speed Mitsumi, and Sound
SL> Blaster Pro, and have had no problems reading the CD, or sound so, I do
SL> not know what he is talking about. Try talking with a salesperson at a
SL> different place or another Techie.... If you find out please let me in
SL> on it, because, as far as I see it, the size did not matter, not does
SL> the amount of information writen on a disk(Come to think of it, there
SL> is a large, very large CD-Rom disk but I highly do not think you could
SL> use it) ....
SL> Sheldon
Here's how it works: A CD-ROM can be any size up to the maximum allowed by
the disc drive, and there is no "minimum" size for a CD-ROM disc (in terms
of storage capacity, all CD-ROMs are the same size physically).
BUT, the catch is, some drives can read up to a higher maximum. If you
have a standard drive, it will be able to read AT LEAST up to the standard
that it adheres to. Some manufacturers allowed the drive to read MORE
from the disc.
OK: Some CD-ROM drives can read more than others, but all can read at least
the standard amount. Most disc publishers put no more on the disc than the
standard maximum, so everyone can read everything on the disc. On the other
hand, some publishers put EXTRA material in the higher range, for those who
have drives that can read it.
Now, let's put in some numbers. The original standard maximum size is 540
megabytes. The current standard is either 650 or 680, I can't remember
which. Some discs are advertised with a size of 700 or more megs. If you
don't have a drive which can read "beyond the spec", everything above the
limit of your drive is inaccessible, and attempting to read it will produce
a CD101 error.
... Mary had a little RAM -- only about a MEG or so.
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From: MARC LAVOOIJ Number: 13874
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 3:27p
Subj: cd-roms te koop Refer: NONE
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hallo allemaal,
ik heb 2 waanzinnige cd-roms te koop.
1* sound sensations en 1* midi musicshop.
deze twee cd-roms staan vol met midi, voc, wav files,
en heel heeeelll veeellll share ware.
Zoek je op muziek gebied nog programma's voor alle mogelijke kaarten?
dan ben je met deze cd-roms een paar uurtjes zoet.
Nieuw waarde is samen Fl 110,==, maar je mag ze al hebben voor Fl 55,==. Bel ff
naar Marc op 01180-24085.
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From: SHAWN RATNER Number: 13875
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 4:04p
Subj: Cd-Rom Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Hi,
When I run cd's on my Cd-Rom with video segments on them, they
usually freeze. It has been suggested to me that I should grade
my Vio Card from 512k to 1mb memory, they said thathis should
solve my video probl. They id I should alsget MS-Dos 6.2
because it has a CD-Rom Cache. Do you think that the video card
could be the cause of the problem?Also, do you think a CD-Rom
cache will helps it hardsetup the CD-Rom Cac after I
have MS-Dos 6.2?
Thank you for all your help!
Shawn Ratner
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From: TERRY BLOUNT Number: 13876
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 7:32p
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.
They can use the same controller cards that are used with the
model 3500's. If you don't already have an interface card I
have them NEW for $60. I also have:
Caddies $ 5 each.
External cases for 4 drives $ 20
External cases for 8 drives $ 30
Cables for 4 or 8 drives $ 10
Power supplies. (110/220) $ 25
Shipping aprox. $ 4 each drive.
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 $970
4 drive setup as above.... A $560 value special offer .....$530
Call voice 205-824-2552 or "crash" netmail your order to 3625/441.
Sorry... routed netmail won't reach me since I get my feed via
satellite.
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From: TIM HELTON Number: 13877
To: JIM LAMBERT Date: 02/11/94 9:47a
Subj: Top Drawer Released! Refer: 13858
Read: NO Private: No
-> That's right a great ShareWare ROM
Jim, I wish you luck in selling your CD, but seeing this same ad over
and over and over again gets real old....
1. Ads placed in this echo must be limited to 10 lines.
2. Ads must be posted only occasionally (like once a week).
tim
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From: BOB FEUERBERG Number: 13878
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 8:17p
Subj: CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I'm new to cd-rom. Could someone tell me what is a reliable unit?
Bob
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From: THOMAS WARDMAN Number: 13879
To: JEFF ERHARDT Date: 02/09/94 6:11p
Subj: OS/2 2.1 for Windows Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Re: OS/2 2.1 for Windows
> Matt,
> It is my understanding that the cd version of OS/2 will only
> install from a scsi drive. The disk based version is a few dollars more
> and is quite a pain to install (over 20 floppies!!), but you should be
> able to exchange your cd version with no problem. If your local
> software dealer won't honor the return, you should be able to do it
> directly through IBM. Once you get it set up, you should have no
> problem using your cd drive, though you may need to contact the
> manufacturer for a driver.
> Good luck!
> Jeff
> CmpQwk #UNREG UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY
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Hello!
I have a Mitsumi drive, and it's not a SCSI drive. I installed the OS/2 2.1
CDROM Upgrade Standard Edition with no problems. Just get the Mitsumi
Driver, nad it works...OS/2 has support for alot of goodies...
Caio... .\\Tom~~
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From: WARREN KREICK Number: 13880
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 3:45p
Subj: Adult CD-ROM Discs Forsale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have the following used, in excellent condition working 100%, discs -
Busty Babes I
Extasy Hot Pics
Foxes
Seedy-Rom VII
Smutware
Storm III
Make me an offer on the lot - I will consider a trade for some interesting
piece(s) of Hardware or Software too...
\\~arren
... A penny for your thoughts; $20 to act it out.
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From: CLAYTON ALLEN Number: 13881
To: BRUCE VIDLER Date: 02/08/94 12:50p
Subj: Cdrom interfaces Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
> Have a question regarding Controllers for CDROMS. I know you can get
> SCSI controllers for a ROM, but I have an ADAPTEC SCSI card already
> that came with a computer years ago. Will I need a new controller?
That all depends on the Rom bus type, if it is SCSI, yes, yours will work, with
the appropriate drivers. If it is proprietary, like so many of the lower
priced ones are (Mitsumi, Panasonic, and all the third party vendors putting
their names on the aforementioned drives), no, your SCSI controller is no good
to them. Check the interface before you buy. A SCSI controller can handle 7
devices on the one card, the proprietary interfaces do only one device (or that
is all I've seen so far).
> Or will I need to get a new BIOS for the card? Or drivers? What do
> I need? Should I just get a new controller and run multiple SCSI
> cards? (CAN I?)
Yes, you can run multiple SCSI cards, just have to configure each one
uniquely (address, IRQ, DMA, etc.)
Clay
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From: WILLIAM PONG Number: 13882
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 10:31p
Subj: Kings Quest 6 cd forsale Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Kings Quest 6 CD (Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow)
Original box, manual, disk casing.
$30.00 shipped
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From: MATT ROSS Number: 13883
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 5:24p
Subj: My CD-ROM Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
I have always been always had trouble with our CD-ROM. First, Let me
give all of the facts. My coputer has been put together by our hands. It was
first thought to be the best computer that is in the market. We still have (and
use) the old case. This computer has been upbraded more than two-dossen times.
It has always been cranky and very stubourn. We first had our problem with our
first sound card. That was easy enuff that we got it in a few days. This whent
on and on until I got this computer: 386DX-40 with a 1991 bios, a 130 meg hard
drive that has been formated tons of times, The PRO-AUDIO16 sound card
w/300btr, 150ms acsses time CDROM, and other stuff not very important. All of
my stuff has been working at some point in time. I eeven got my 'The 7th Guest'
to work. now I is to slow to even get the first screen. This sucks. Sometimes I
can get it working so that the video is perfect... The sound is choppy and it
stops and goes. Other times the graphics are just plain slow and the music is
perfect. The rest of the time, it is crapy. I know I don't have a problem with
my IRQ's or DMA chanals's so there must be somting wrong. I will take advice
from anyone!!! HELP!
-Matt Ross
P.S.
Excuse my spelling.
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From: STEWART ROTHMAN Number: 13884
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 02/09/94 1:08p
Subj: CDROM SYSTEMS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Boris, the $52.00 credit was posted to my account last Tuesday,
that was Feb 2. It is now Feb 9th and the $630.55 balance has
not been credited yet, why? All items were in the same box you
received at the same time according to the DHL receipt.
SNR
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From: JAMES WHATLEY Number: 13885
To: JACK BURGHOUT Date: 02/08/94 6:45a
Subj: No audio from SB16 in OS/ Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
While scanning the ethernet Jack was seen discussing 'No audio from SB16 in
OS/' with All:
JB> OS/2 when i play a audio cd the player works fine you can
JB> change the track's control the volume The cd-player is
JB> working but no sound from the speakers.
Everything in your config.sys looks fine. Have one, stupid?, question for you.
Have you gone to your multi-media folder, opened it and then opened the volume
control? When I first installed MMPM the volume control was turned so low that
I was unable to hear anything through the speakers.
TTYL, HAGO, CUL
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From: JAMES WHATLEY Number: 13886
To: STEVEN LANG Date: 02/09/94 1:24a
Subj: Creative Labs cd / OS2 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
While scanning the ethernet Steven was seen discussing 'Creative Labs cd / OS2'
with Raphael:
SL> Yes, I understand there is one for os/2 but I read in the
SL> os/2 instructions that the multimedia player with os/2 will
SL> not work properly.
I'll say this; they're wrong! <g> I purchased the creative lab discovery kit
and have no problems at all using OS/2 2.1's multimedia player
TTYL, HAGO, CUL
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From: JULIE MACDONALD Number: 13887
To: GARY HUFF Date: 02/07/94 2:52p
Subj: Re: PANASONIC 562/AT BUS Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
The IDE motherboard controls the IDE based SCSI interface card which controls
CDROM's which are SCSI and SCSI hard disks etc.I think the word INTERFACE is
the main one here as in SCSI.See ya !!!
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From: JOEL DUMAS Number: 13888
To: SCOTT HENDERSON Date: 02/08/94 1:20a
Subj: Re: OS2/2.1 Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Scott Henderson to Giuliano Maciocci Jr <=-
SH> I don't believe Stacker has a version for os/2 which would be required
SH> in order to use it with os/2. However, the way stacker works, you
Yes there's a Stacker for OS/2! A Version written specially for OS/2.
Cheers,
Joel
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From: LAURIE BATT Number: 13889
To: BORIS OSADCIW Date: 02/07/94 10:14a
Subj: Re: NIGHT OWL 11 Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
G'day Boris Osadciw, In a message on <Jan 29>, you said :
BO> Laurie, a netmail responce is on it's way to you !!
BO> Hopefully you will receive it soon.
received on the same day as this message.
tks.
I will be making up an order shortly for you.
Laurie
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From: TONY STOTT Number: 13890
To: DENIS COLEMAN Date: 02/08/94 8:58p
Subj: Currency Confusion Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 02-03-94, in a colourful display of the English language, Denis Coleman
said to Scott Raley:-
DC>
DC>try working the currancy from US$ to Austalian $.
DC>
DC>$29.90US = $42.11 Australian
Denis, this continuing confusion can be stopped by simply adding
"A" next to the "$" sign in your messages.. eg $A 48. This should
prevent zone 1 participants from getting all thingy <g>
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From: BOB BAIN Number: 13891
To: ARIE VAN LEYEN Date: 02/08/94 7:17p
Subj: ART ON CDROM Refer: NONE
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> Does anyone know if there are CDROMs containing art? I am looking
> for CD's on for instance Impressionism, old and modern painting etc..
Microsoft have a disk called "Art Gallery" I believe which documents
the paintings in the National Gallery in London... and the voices that
describe these works speak with an English accent.
Bob
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From: JULIE MACDONALD Number: 13892
To: DAVID SEBRING Date: 02/08/94 9:56p
Subj: For sale Refer: NONE
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Hi from AUS.Your price is obviously $US.can you give an indication of frieght
to AUS and maybe discount schedule for buying 5 to 10 CD's ?? See ya !!! Also
do I pay import duty or tax or anything ??
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From: JULIE MACDONALD Number: 13893
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/08/94 10:14p
Subj: CD-ROM Specials Refer: NONE
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Hello Steve If you have a catalog or even a text file could you upload it here
please or send it to 24 Ferndale Close Wentworthville 2145.Thanks See ya !!
Also how much for SWOTL.
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From: JULIE MACDONALD Number: 13894
To: TOM MILLER Date: 02/08/94 10:20p
Subj: USED TOSHIBA CD-ROM DRIVES Refer: NONE
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Hi Tom.Seems you know a bit about Toshiba ROMS.I have an external 3301.With an
8 bit Future Domain card.Could you tell me the specs for my CD ROM.The
speed,m/s access and all that stuff as I haven't got a clue what it does and it
makes fault finding rather
difficult.Anything appreciated.Thanks in advance.See ya !!!
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From: JACK MILLER Number: 13895
To: CHIP SLATE Date: 02/06/94 9:23p
Subj: Re: MULTIMEDIA Refer: NONE
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Hi Chip,
Well I went out and bought a CD ROM. Importing things down here is a little
difficult at times. The Customs people charge big duties and "20 % Uplifted
Sales Tax" which is really at a rate of 24%. The other 4% comes from the tax
on the tax they are going to charge you??
And the customer/supplier contact is difficult at those distances.
Thanks anyway Chip.
G'day
Jack Miller
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13896
To: JOEL DUMAS Date: 02/06/94 9:08p
Subj: Re: Wavetable sound Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting Joel Dumas to Andrew See <=-
AS> Yes you certainly can. I have an SB + a GUS, works just fine.
JD> But isn't GUS sound blaster compatible?
Apparently the SBOS emulation is pretty dodgee. I wanna GUS, but don't
know if it'll coexist with my Audiowave 16...
-T-
... Nothing wrong with politicians a bullet couldn't fix.
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From: TIM WENAS Number: 13897
To: JOHN ULLMER Date: 02/07/94 5:49p
Subj: Re: The 7th Guest Refer: NONE
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-=> Quoting John Ullmer to 80 <=-
JU> Hmmmm. Re: "forcing". I think I was on the rag that day.
JU> Also, when I finished 7thG, and went on to _Return to Zork_
JU> and _Countdown_, where the puzzles really fit the game and
JU> the storyline, I got even more P.O.'d at 7th G. montonony.
JU> But, you're right about the microscope.
Sorry to charge in like this, but I noticed... "the microscope"? I'm
nearly finished with T7G, all I need is to finish the microscope and
then I can do the last two puzzles. Unfortunately the bloody game hangs
just as I start the microscope game.... any help available?
-T-
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From: STEVE MANN Number: 13898
To: FRANKY WONG Date: 02/10/94 12:35a
Subj: encyclopedia on CD Refer: NONE
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Hi Franky,
SM>>I suggest you look at Groliers V6 1994. In my opinion, and
> 2. Please quote shipping & all misc charges to
> "Tamuning, Guam 96911."
We only ship to Australia and New Zealand. For various reasons you would be
better off buying from a US dealer. I believe Boris Osadciw and Mike Shannon
to be reliable sources.
Good Luck,
Steve
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13899
To: PAUL PICCIONI Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: CD rom GAMES Refer: NONE
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Hi Paul
PP>Lo Out there, Juts wondering if anyone can recomend any good new or
PP>old
PP>Games.
PP>Thanx all!
PP>CU
PP>L8R
PP>Paul PIccioni
My personal favorite CD Roms games of the past few months are :
7th Guest-excellent
Day of the Tentacle -brilliant and very funny adventure.
Rebel Assault-amazing (after you have installed the V1.4 bug fix :) )
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective Vol I & II & III
Hot Games that are here or are coming:
The 11th Hour-sequel to the 7th Guest
Sam and Max Hit the Road-Next brilliant adventure from Lucas Arts
The Journeyman Project-Looks great
The Dig-Steven Spielberg helped write this adventure
See ya
Tony.
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13900
To: ALL AUSTRALIANS Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: Gravis Ultrasound Refer: NONE
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If anyone in Sydney knows of a distributor of the Gravis Ultrasound
soundcard please let me know.
Thanks.
Tony.
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13901
To: STEVE MANN Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: Catalogues Refer: NONE
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SM>We have reopened after a January vacation and have more catalogues to
SM>send
SM>to catalogue hungry cd-rom users. If you would like a free copy (or
SM>missed
SM>out on one during our absense) drop us a line, send a message or
SM>call.
SM>Don't forget an address (<grin> it happens).
Please send a catalogue to
Tony Saunders
8 Cohen St
Mudgee NSW 2850
Thanks
Tony
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13902
To: SUNNY LEUNG Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
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On 29th January Sunny Leung replied unhappily:
SL> TS> I am playing the CDrom version of Return to Zork and I am stuck.
SL> TS> How do you get into the comedy club.My bonding plant is dead and
SL>I
SL> TS> can't find any way to make it healthy.Any help appreciated.
SL>
SL>Your're not gonna be pleased, but you have to restart the game
SL>because
SL>you're not meant to pluck out or cut out the bonding plant at the
SL>beginning
SL>
SL>of the game. Try digging out the plant with the knife.
SL>
SL>Don't you just hate it when you must restart a game because you
SL>stuffed
SL>it up? I had to do it with RTZ too ... there's no warning whatever
SL>that
SL>you did something that you shouldn't ...
Thanks for the reply Sunny.Return to Zork is starting to annoy me
greatly.What was wrong with them telling you in some way that you are not
supposed to pull the plant.I have now started again and are now back up to
where I was.I entered the Comedy Club with the live plant but couldn't do
anything in there so I had to leave.
See ya.
Tony
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13903
To: ANDREW SEE Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: Wavetable sound Refer: NONE
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AS>TS>I have decided to get some form of
AS>TS>Wavetable sound for my PC.
AS>TS>The problem is working out what I should get.I can get a wavetable
AS>TS>board for my Sound Galaxy NX Pro 16 or maybe add a Gravis
AS>Ultrasound
AS>TS>and have both cards in my PC.The Roland Sound Canvas is pretty
AS>TS>expensive but I would love to have one :)
AS>
AS>TS>Can you have two sound cards inside without causing major
AS>conflicts?
AS>
AS>Yes you certainly can. I have an SB + a GUS, works just fine.
AS>
AS>Either of the options you already mentioned would be a great
AS>improvement
AS>on what you have got currently.
I think I may go the GUS way.A ROM based wavetable appears to be a bit
more restrictive than a RAM based one such as a GUS.Is it a lot of hassle
having to load the patches in all the time.
I noticed your origin is in Sydney,where did you buy your GUS from? There
doesn't seem to be an abundance of suppliers around.I know of one in Perth
but thats about it.
See ya
Tony.
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13904
To: ANDREW BISHOP Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: Re: Return to Zork Refer: NONE
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On 31st January 1994 Andrew Bishop said:
AB> TS> I am playing the CDrom version of Return to Zork and I am stuck.
AB> TS> How do you get into the comedy club.My bonding plant is dead and
AB> TS> I can't find any way to make it healthy.Any help appreciated.
AB>There are a couple of way that you can pick the plant when you first
AB>get
AB>it,
AB>one way it dies pretty soon, the other it lives. Once the plant is
AB>dead I
AB>don't know of a way to make it healthy again.
AB>
AB>Andrew Bishop.
Hi Andrew,Thanks for the reply.I have restarted the game(grrr!!) and dug
the plant up with a knife.
See ya
Tony.
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13905
To: WILLIAM SCHNEIDER, JR. Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: CD repair Refer: NONE
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On 30th January 1994 William Schneider wrote:
WS>TS>I have just had my first experience in repairing CDRoms.A friend
WS>TS>accidently put a big mark on my RTZ cd and when played it threw a
WS>TS>tantrum during the game.
WS>TS>I used some toothpaste and a cotton bud to rub the mark away and
WS>then
WS>TS>some tape head cleaning liquid to clean off the toothpaste and
WS>once
WS>TS>clean it worked fine,much to my relief :)
WS>Most stuff like car polish and the like will do it. I bought a
WS>Memorex
WS>CD repair kit once, and it even fixed CD's that I couldn't using the
WS>usual means. The CD looked like hell though!
WS>
WS>-William
Hi William,The toothpaste method is pretty useful for marks and fine
scratches,for more severe damage a CD repair kit such as the one you
mentioned has to be used,but thankfully I haven't been that clumsy yet :)
I did intentionally damage a useless audio CD once,so that It wouldn't
play and then set about repairing it with fine emery paper and then
toothpaste then cleaning it off and it did work again after I finished so
I guess you only have to repair the worst damage and the CD will take care
of the rest.
See ya
Tony.
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13906
To: ED MELO Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: RETURN TO ZORK Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
On 2nd Febuary 1994 Ed Melo said:
EM>TS>I am playing the CDrom version of Return to Zork and I am stuck.
EM>TS>How do you get into the comedy club.My bonding plant is dead and I
EM>can't
EM>TS>find any way to make it healthy.Any help appreciated.
EM>I hate to tell you this but I think you have to start over from a
EM>point
EM>before your bonding plant died. How did it die? Normally this
EM>happens
EM>only if you spend too much time at the Cliffs of Depression. Perhaps
EM>you pulled it out or cut it? I thought I read that you could go back
EM>to
EM>Vulture Valley and get another bonding plant but when I tried that it
EM>wasn't there.
Thanks Ed,I have restarted (Stupid Infocom) and dug the plant out.
See ya
Tony
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From: TONY SAUNDERS Number: 13907
To: TIM SANSON Date: 02/08/94 10:28p
Subj: Re: CD repair Refer: NONE
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On 31st January 1994 Tim Sanson did wittingly reply:
TS> TS> I have just had my first experience in repairing CDRoms.A friend
TS>
TS> TS> accidently put a big mark on my RTZ cd and when played it threw
TS>a
TS> TS> tantrum during the game.
TS>When they say "playing CD games", you're not supposed to take it
TS>literally,
TS>...buy yourself a frisby!
Yes,we were wondering how good CD's were as frisbee's and he didn't catch
it in time and it scraped across the corner of its jewel case causing a
big mark.(part of the preceding story is made up,you guess which part :)
TS> TS> I used some toothpaste and a cotton bud to rub the mark away and
TS>then
TS> TS> some tape head cleaning liquid to clean off the toothpaste and
TS>once
TS> TS> clean it worked fine,much to my relief :)
TS>
TS>Have you tried to patent that idea?
Don't tell me I can become rich selling toothpaste and head cleaning
liquid in a repair kit.:) Wow !!! fabulous riches here I come.
Tony.
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From: NOEL CRASKE Number: 13908
To: STEPHEN CORCORAN Date: 02/08/94 8:56p
Subj: REBEL ASSAULT CODES Refer: NONE
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 13909
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 7:23p
Subj: New CD's Refer: NONE
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Hi,
Just to announce that Natural Learning has released a new cd and updated
its first great seller.
UPDATED:
Birds of Australia V2.0 RRP A$99
Includes many new features.
NEW:
Australian Reptiles V1: Snakes & Monitors RRP A$99
Based on the Cornstalk edition of "Austrlian Reptiles" by Stephen Wilson &
David Knowles, this new cd contains 200 high resolution pictures of Australia's
Monitors and Terrestial Snakes.
Australia's Reptiles CD is simplicity itself to use with every screen and
function available at the click of a mouse button. Help "Wizards" that
demostrate how to use the CD.
Reptile species can be selected by Common name, Latin name, Genus or Family.
Each reptile picture is displayed with its name and Latin name. Each species
includes the full text of Wilson & Knowles book together with an Australian
distribution map and scientific status.
The CD includes a complete list of Australian habitats. Each habitat has a
professional photograph and descriptive text. Other features include trivia
quiz, a glossary of reptile terms, the anatomy of a snake, reptile fossils and
the treatment of snake bite. Video clips are included from each of the Major
Australian reptile parks.
This CD is great for Schools.
Overseas Dealers needed for BOTH titles.
Regards Denis
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From: DENIS COLEMAN Number: 13910
To: ALL Date: 02/08/94 7:37p
Subj: Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games in Australia Refer: NONE
Read: [N/A] Private: No
Draft by the Australian Attorney General's Office.
This may prove insightful to people selling computer games and/or CD's in
Australia or to Australians from overseas.
The main features of the scheme are:
- computer games or images offered for sale, hire or arcade use would be
subject to classification against an agreed set of guidlines. The exceptions
would be:
- 'Bulletin Board Systems' would remain the responsibility of Austel under
Telecommunications legislation; and
- Business, accounting or educational software would not be regulated unless
it contained 'adult' type material.
- The strongest material would be banned, some material would be restricted
for sale to over 18's and over 15's as appropriate or, in the case of amusement
arcades, to restricted areas, and the remainder would be classified with
particular regard to suitability for children under 8 years. Additionally,
consumer information is to be displayed on packaging and advertising. These
measures are designed to asist parents to chose material for themselves and
those in their care.
- There would be substantial penalties under State and Territory laws for
selling unclassified games, particularly those subsequently classified
restricted or refused classification.
The structure of the classification system is:-
(in brief)
General: Recommended for persons under 15, may provide break down for different
age groups.
- depictions of unrealistic or stylised violence even where these were
considered mild or incidental.
- mild horrer or frightening fantasy characters or situations.
Mature: Recommended for persons over 15.
- depictions of realistic violence of low intensity (eg punches, kicks, blows
to realistic animated characters or real life images.).
- supernatural or horror scenarios, but not if graphic or impactful.
- mild sexual allusions.
MA: Restricted for persons 15 and over.
- depictions of realistic violence of medium intensity and impact (eg punches,
kicks, blows and blood-shed to realistic animated charecters or real-life
images.).
- graphic or impactful supernatural or horror scenarios.
- strong sexual allusions.
- use of course language.
Restricted: For persons over 18.
:Interactive Games:
- depictions of realistic violence, but not if detailed,
relished or cruel (eg excessive and serios violence such as realistic
depictions of dismemberment accompanied by loss of blood to real life images.).
- more extreme (compared to the MA category) 'horror' scenarios.
- nudity including genitalia, simulated sexual activity or erotic images. No
depiction of sexual violence, coercion or non-consent of any kind is permitted
in this category.
- depictions which incorporate or encourage the use of tobacco and/or alcohol,
or which depict drug abuse.
:Images:
- nudity including genitalia
- simulated depictions of sexual acts between consenting adults and mild non-
violent fetishes. No depiction of sexual violence, coercion or non-consent of
any kind is permitted in this category.
X-Restricted: For persons over 18.
- explicit depictions of sexual acts between consenting adults and mild nin-
violent fetishes. No depiction of sexual violence, coercion or non-consent of
any kind is permitted in this category.
Refused Classication: May not be sold.
- depictions of unduly detailed and/or relished acts of extreme violence or
crulity.
- any depiction of sexual violence or sexual activity involving non-consent of
any kind.
- depictions of child sexual abuse, bestiality, sexual acts accompanied by
offesive fetishes, or exploitive incest fantasies.
- detailed instruction or encouragement in:
- matters of crime or violence.
- the abuse of proscribed drugs.
- depictions which are likelt to condone, endorse or promote ethnic, racial or
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From: ROY AUSTEN Number: 13911
To: DAVID WALTERS Date: 02/08/94 6:28a
Subj: A cd-rom Refer: NONE
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Hello David,
Friday February 04 1994, David Walters writes to Someone!:
DW> I have a CD-ROM, a Pinnacle Mirco, model PCD-100
DW> Is there anyone out there with the same model that could tell me if it
DW> can support Photo CD standard & Multi-sessions
DW> I have tried to contact the company in the US, but they seem to be busy
DW> doing other things.
DW> If you are an owner, could you help me with more info about it.
DW> and if there are any Aussie contacts/Dealers here. I bought the drive
DW> second hand.
I have three of them on the bbs but I can't answer your question, the Aust
dealer is Chips & Bits in Melbourne, sorry haven't got there phone number
handy. They are in the phone book.
Rgds,
Roy..
Megalist HQ Australia
Voice: +61-(0)03-44-4240
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From: NOEL CRANSWICK Number: 13912
To: DAVID WALTERS Date: 02/08/94 11:33p
Subj: A cd-rom Refer: NONE
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While looking for the meaning of life, David Walters said thus to Someone!
DW> Hello ALL!
DW> I have a CD-ROM, a Pinnacle Mirco, model PCD-100
G'day David,
I have the same cd-rom. like you I have found very little support.
Could you please let me know if you find the answers to your questions
as well as good local support.
All the best,
Noel.
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From: JOHN FOTI Number: 13913
To: ALL Date: 02/09/94 6:07a
Subj: Kings Quest 6 Sale - Aussie only Refer: NONE
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Kings Quest 6 for Sale OR Swap.- $50
This is the upgrade version.
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From: JOSEPH THOMAS Number: 13914
To: DIRK SIBBING Date: 02/10/94 9:26a
Subj: MS Encarta Refer: NONE
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DS> Hello!
DS> I'm looking for the CD MS Encarta. Where can I get this CD for under 100$
DS> and what would it cost to send it to Germany?
Pl. Try Microsoft direct from where you are
OR
Try 1-800-egg-head, i.e., Egghead Software co. in USA.
344-4323
There is a promotional price of 79.00$$ till ?? Tnx.
The telephone prefix may be different ffrom your city.
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From: MICHAEL HARBACH Number: 13915
To: ERIK GROENHUIJZEN Date: 02/09/94 8:45a
Subj: Dracula Refer: NONE
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###I have heard of the new game "Dracula unleashed". Has anyone yet
###played this game and is it worth the money, both with respect to
###gameconcept and sound and gfx ? I'm considering to buy it, but
###first I wanna make sure it is really a cool game.
Here's my review of the game:
Graphics: A movie-type screen, runs little flicks with each action.
Very entertaining, smooth too.
Sound: Digital speech, always cool.
Story: The old bat's back... fairly interesting.
Solve-ability: Very low. Hints are very hard to come by for this
game... seems no one's gotten past day three -- including me.
Recommendation: A very well-done game, both visually and aurally... but
don't expect to ever finish this one.
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From: GARY HILBERT Number: 13916
To: CHRIS MOORE Date: 02/10/94 12:17p
Subj: CHEMICAL ENG CD-ROM Refer: NONE
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Hi Chris. Please send me information on the Canadian Centre for
Occupational Health & Safety. Can you give me an internet address,
assuming anonymous FTP is allowed. If they dont have internet, can you
pass the files to me via Compuserve Mail 71451,1637 . If none of these
work my USnail address is Gary A Hilbert, 3306 Kennedy Drive,
Northampton PA 18067-1019
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From: ALLEN DIETZ Number: 13917
To: LOUIS MAYS Date: 02/09/94 4:01p
Subj: CD-ROM and LAP TOP COMPU Refer: NONE
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LM>Can anyone out there tell me if they have ever seen a lap
LM>top computer (portable computer) with a built in CD-ROM
LM>player yet? I am interested.
Pick up a copy of CD-ROM Professional, CD-ROM World, or PC magazine,
they've all had ads recently for a variety of laptops with built-in
CD-ROM drives.
Allen
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From: BEN YEE Number: 13918
To: MICHEAL MOORE Date: 02/08/94 7:05p
Subj: KQ6 Cd Refer: NONE
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I am interested in your KQ6 CD-ROM. Please leave me a message on how the
payment can be send and stuff. I am staying in Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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From: AERO DREAM Number: 13919
To: DON KULHA Date: 02/06/94 1:10p
Subj: BSR cd-rom drivers Refer: NONE
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thanks so much for the info!... found the drivers and the user is happy...
thanks again..
dom
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From: BOB DUNN Number: 13920
To: JERRY JOSEPH Date: 02/06/94 4:21p
Subj: Initial Message Refer: NONE
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JJ> BD>This message initalizes this conference (FNPACK)!
JJ> BD>--- FreeMail 1.10 alpha-3
JJ>
JJ> I take it we have a fellow Spitfire Sysop now online???
Yes, Actually I've been carrying the conference for a while but my
message bas became corrupt and I had to start over. :(
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From: BOB DUNN Number: 13921
To: MIKE GERVASI Date: 02/07/94 8:10p
Subj: Beatles - Hard Day's Nig Refer: NONE
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MG> Then it happened......CHHello Bayani!
MG>
MG> BC> It crawls on a 386/40 so I doubt if their 486sx25 advisory i
MG> BC> Maybe a 486DX-66 might make it look good. :)
MG>
MG> I have it running on a 486DX2-50 and it runs great.
MG> Mike
I have it running on a 386dx40 with no problem.
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From: PETER DEGRAAF Number: 13922
To: JERRY MURPHY Date: 02/10/94 9:23p
Subj: Canadian cd catalogue Refer: NONE
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On (29 Jan 94) Jerry Murphy wrote to Laurie Batt...
JM> LB>G'day Vince Sorensen, In a message on <Jan 19>, you said :
JM>
JM> ->> "Electronic Catalogue" version. (There's that crazy
JM> ->> Canadian spelling
JM>
JM> VS> What's "crazy" about it?
JM>
JM> LB>And who say's its "Canadian Spelling"
JM> LB>We spell it the same here.
JM>
JM> But Laurie, in Oz the alphabet has only 26 letters, and in Canada
JM> there are 52:
JM>
JM> a, eh?, b, eh? c, eh? ... z, eh? :)
JM>
JM> the Jerry Murphy in Lakewood, Ohio
JM>
JM> * DeLuxe2 1.21 #8814 * Who makes up these dumb taglines anyhow?
JM>
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JM> 211 213
JM> 3402/1
JM>
Now ! now ! now ! that isnt very nice, we in Canada speak proper english
and are certainly easily understood. Not all of us say " eh " only the
Queens lanquage is good enough for us, <double g>. Color or is it colour,
check or...cheque, how about program...or programme. Oh well thank god
for the U S of A to keep things simple. All in fun!
Tata Peter
... The flying dutchman soars again!
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From: ROBERT HARE Number: 13923
To: SHAWN RATNER Date: 02/05/94 7:08p
Subj: Re: CD-Rom Refer: NONE
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*** Quoting Shawn Ratner to All ***
SR> Can anyone please tell me what are the MPC1 and MPC2 reementsfor
SR> a computer and CD- ROM?
Well they are for MPC1 are Single Speed Cd-Roms that are Multi Media Complient
and MPC2 are Double Speed Cd-Roms which are newer and Better Multi-Media
Complient...hope that helps...
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From: BENJAMIN ROOT Number: 13924
To: CHIP SLATE Date: 02/05/94 4:07p
Subj: Relax Refer: NONE
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Sorry about that didn't mean to be nasty -
Das' Boot
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From: MARIO BONELLI Number: 13925
To: ALL Date: 02/05/94 9:39p
Subj: Beach Babes Refer: NONE
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Anyone get this one yet? Is it bbs ready?
Mario Bonelli - CNET & AMIGA_CDROM FidoNet Echo Moderator - FREQ US!
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From: JIM FAHNESTOCK Number: 13926
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 8:07a
Subj: Shareware Overload Virus Refer: NONE
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Caution - the file SPORT21C.ZIP on Shareware Overload Trio CD #1
has the Butterfly Virus embedded in it. It is not detected by
McAfee SCAN 9.21 V111 until it is run. The file SPORTS is PKLITED. If you
extract PKLITE -x sports - you will find the BFLY virus. If you
get it, you can clean it with McAfee Clean program - clean c: [bfly].
If you have this virus, you will probably get PROGRAM TOO BIG FOR MEMORY
on some old and standard programs. It will attack floppies in your drives.
Jim Fahnestock
* SLMR 2.1 * The Plywood PC - 604-598-1546 - Home of SLMR!
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From: PEDRO VIEIRA Number: 13927
To: ALL Date: 02/04/94 7:04p
Subj: Creative Labs Refer: NONE
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Hi,All.
I want to contact thecnical support of Creative Labs via messages.
Can anybody give me the Internet or Fidonet adress of somebody
there?
I thank you very much.
[]s ßy :
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From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 13928
To: PETER CLEMENKO Date: 02/06/94 5:43a
Subj: CD-i Refer: NONE
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PC> Can Phillips CD-i CD-Roms be used with windows multimedia??
No, I don't believe so. The only ones that are even close to a Windows format
is Radio Shack's equivelant device to the CD-I. Right now, I'm avoiding all of
these CD-ROM based television systems. There's too many of them, and I know
I'll end up wasting my $700+ if I bought one :).
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From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 13929
To: KAY MONTES Date: 02/06/94 5:43a
Subj: CD-ROM DRIVE AND WINDOWS Refer: NONE
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KM> Ok, our problem is that we recently installed a CD-ROM drive and can use
KM> it from DOS, but when in Windows, the system won't recognize Drive S
KM> (the CD-ROM drive). We get a msg like "no disk in drive -- please make
KM> sure the drive door is closed" or something like that. Obviously this
KM> is a problem since most of the CD disks we have require windows to run.
KM> Anyone have any ideas? I'd much appreciate any help. Thanks.
Window is very good at making life difficult.
I can suggest two things:
First, use a different drive letter for your CD drive. If you don't have
anything past C, name it D. Windows might have a problem with drive's named S.
The other thing you should do is check that your CD-ROM DOS extentions are up
to date.
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From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 13930
To: SHANE MINER Date: 02/06/94 5:43a
Subj: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT Refer: NONE
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SM> Hey can anyone help me? I got the CD for windows as a
SM> Christmas present, and
SM> when I tried to run it it said "Need's 256 color
SM> monitor", I know I have one,
SM> but obviously my computer disagrees, how can I get it to agree????
You only either have a 16 color driver installed, or you have a driver which
uses more than 256 colors. Many windows applications will report such an error
when you are using drivers with 32k, 64k, or 16.8 million colors.
Installing a 256 color driver should solve your problems.
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From: LON SEIDMAN Number: 13931
To: ALL Date: 02/06/94 5:43a
Subj: JFK Review Refer: NONE
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JFK Assassination: A Visual Investigation - Review
By: Lon Seidman
Published by: Medio
Requirements: MPC compatible PC.
Tested system:
Homemade 486DX-33
4 Megs of Ram
Win 3.1 in 386 Enhanced mode
Diamond Speedstar VGA card
8 bit Soundblaster
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Ever since Oliver Stone's film "JFK" was released, The assassination
of John F. Kennedy has been a hot topic among Americans. People have been
desperate for answers ever since that fatal day on November 22, 1963. Thirty
years have past since the incident, and experts are still at odds over whether
or not there was a conspiracy involved.
With this CD-ROM release, Medio has tried to uncover some answers to
the assassination. They have collected an ENORMOUS amount of information.
Important films (including the Zapruder film) are on the disc and playable
at any time. Two books on the assassination, as well as a portion of the
Warren commission report are included. Autopsy photos, coroners reports,
just about everything you could imagine are on this CD.
When starting the CD, you'll hear a radio report and see a film of the
president's car making its way through Dealey Plaza. After that, you're free
to go as you wish. This presents some problems. There is so much information
you really don't no where to start. There are six items on the main menu, and
I'd recomend taking them in order.
The first item on the menu is the Intro. This is a video for Windows
describing the events leading up to the assassination. It consists of a
voice over with footage from Dealey plaza.
The next item is the Overview, which gives brief text and photos on
JFK, Dallas, the conspiracy theory, the aftermath, and conclusions. This is
really placed to wet your appetite.
Next on the list is the Dealey Plaza item. Clicking on this will give
you the positions of all of the witnesses that day. All of this is displayed
on an overhead photo on the plaza, with the motorcade's path drawn in. It's
not hard to spend over an hour in this section. There's plenty of things to
look at here.
Films & Photos is the next option. You're able to view the Nix,
Hughes, Muchmore, and the important Zapruder film. You may also take a look
in the "photo libarary" which has plenty of photographs to browse through.
Autopsy reports, Autopsy photos of the president, evidence photographs, and
much more are presented here. You'll probably spend at least an hour and
a half to two hours in this section. There's just so much to look at.
The Analysis item has computer reenactments of the assassination
which were produced not too long ago to dispell the conspiracy theory. The
computer re-enactments are .AVI files, with some narration explaining them as
it goes. You can view re-enactments based on findings of the conspiracy
theory, the warren commission, or the 1978 house committee findings. There
are views from nearly every vantage point you can think of. Again, expect
to spend a few hours in this section.
Finally, the Text option off the main menu is where you'll spend the
rest of your time. Upon entering this submenu, you're presented with three
publications. First, is "The Assassination of John F. Kennedy : The Complete
Book of Facts." This is a helpful publication written in the form of an
encyclopedia. It's very usefull for when you're reading the other two books.
The second book is "Crossfire: The plot that killed Kennedy." The final book
is the Warren Commission Report. All three books are hypertexted, so it's
easy to navigate through them. Most of the names and places are linked to the
encyclopedia so you may learn more about them. I must admit I haven't found
the time to begin looking over this section in detail.
Photographs and videos are very nicely done. The photos are very
sharp, and look great. The videos are smooth, and the voices are clear.
Medio did a commendable job on this one.
All in all, this CD is a work of art. If you are at least the slight
bit interested in the assassination, I'd suggest purchasing this one. Medio
took a neutral approach in making this product, and presents all theories
fairly. They leave it up to you to decide what happened. My only complaint
is that the CD just throws all this information at your face. You're really
on your own when trying to find things. There's no guided tour to point you
in the right direction. Although it gives you freedom to move around, it
occasionally gets too overwhelming. Despite this shortcoming, JFK
Assassination: A Visual Investigation is well worth purchasing.
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From: JOSH STONE Number: 13932
To: JOE RINEHART Date: 02/06/94 5:43a
Subj: Send Me one... Refer: NONE
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JR>For 1,500+ CD-Titles & lowest prices, get our NEW catalog...
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JR>All config.sys cd-rom support files are available to all NEW users!
Could You Please Send Me one:
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If there are any shiping costs just let me know...
Thanx
___
X SLMR 2.1a X My reality check just bounced.
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From: RICK DEMERS Number: 13933
To: JOHN ZELENKY Date: 02/06/94 5:56a
Subj: Backpack CD-ROM drive Refer: NONE
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JZ>information or personal experiences/opinions about MicroSolutions
>Backpack drives.
I borrowed one from a friend and used it when I repartitioned my HD.
JZ>I don't have an empty slot for a controller card. It is my
>understanding that a card is not needed with these units.
That's right, it plugs into you